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Single-player games like Microwave Simulator

Below are 14 single-player Steam games similar to Microwave Simulator, ranked by player overlap. Every pick carries Steam's Single-player category, so multiplayer-only titles or always-online games don't sneak in. imho.run pulls the category data from Steam directly — Single-player here matches what the store labels.

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Ranked picks

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    Cucumber Airlines — Steam game cover

    Cucumber Airlines

    Single-player alternative to Microwave Simulator — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with Microwave Simulator.

    You finally landed your dream job as a flight attendant—too bad your passengers are a bunch of pesky cucumbers. Keep the cabin from crumbling into absolute mayhem, juggle unruly veggies and your sanity to ensure a (mostly) safe landing.

    StrategySimulationSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    The Coin Game — Steam game cover

    The Coin Game

    Single-player alternative to Microwave Simulator — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with Microwave Simulator.

    A collection of ticket redemption arcades with realistic physics, a carnival, goofy robots, open world design, a global ranking system and silly prizes. Featuring 50+ modern inspired arcade machines and a pawn shop to keep money in your pocket. The Coin Game is made by a solo developer.

    2026IndieAdventureSimulation19.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Cabin Crew Life Simulator — Steam game cover

    Cabin Crew Life Simulator

    Single-player alternative to Microwave Simulator — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with Microwave Simulator.

    Have you ever wondered what flight attendants do on each flight? Let's find out with Cabin Crew Life Simulator, the pioneering flight attendant simulator with variety of aircraft, airports, passenger services, handling emergency situations, in-flight business, teamwork and much more.

    2025IndieSimulationEarly Access12.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    G.O.P.O.T.A 2 — Steam game cover

    G.O.P.O.T.A 2

    Single-player alternative to Microwave Simulator — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with Microwave Simulator.

    Don't you keep the kid's word?!

    2024ActionIndieAdventure0.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Симулятор ПВЗ — Steam game cover

    Симулятор ПВЗ

    Single-player alternative to Microwave Simulator — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with Microwave Simulator.

    Станьте владельцем пункта выдачи заказов своего любого маркетплейса в этом Симуляторе ПВЗ! Разгружайте посылки, отдавайте заказы, занимайтесь менеджментом и просто зарабатывайте деньги. Сможете ли вы сделать самый успешный пункт выдачи заказов?

    2024IndieSimulationCasual1.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    The Sims™ 4 — Steam game cover

    The Sims™ 4

    Single-player alternative to Microwave Simulator — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with Microwave Simulator.

    Play with life and discover the possibilities. Unleash your imagination and create a world of Sims that’s wholly unique. Explore and customize every detail from Sims to homes–and much more.

    2020AdventureSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    King of Retail 2 — Steam game cover

    King of Retail 2

    Single-player alternative to Microwave Simulator — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with Microwave Simulator.

    Build a retail empire across dozens of locations with hundreds of employees. Design every inch of your stores with a deep building tool, then fine-tune pricing, staffing, and product mix to stay profitable. Scale up, customize everything, and manage the details that make or break your bottom line.

    2025StrategyIndieSimulation19.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Metro Sim Hustle — Steam game cover

    Metro Sim Hustle

    Single-player alternative to Microwave Simulator — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with Microwave Simulator.

    Take control of an underground commuter train and rise to the top in a bustling metropolis filled with cheap thrills, prime real estate, and a diverse community of unique characters.

    2021ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Broventure: The Wild Co-op — Steam game cover

    Broventure: The Wild Co-op

    Single-player alternative to Microwave Simulator — playable solo, no multiplayer required.

    Broventure = Vampire Survivors + Base building + Co-op. Band together with friends and obliterate hordes of grueling enemies, gather crucial resources, and transform your camp into a sanctuary of liberation.

    2025ActionIndieAdventure4.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
  10. 10
    Santa’s Letters VR — Steam game cover

    Santa’s Letters VR

    Single-player alternative to Microwave Simulator — playable solo, no multiplayer required.

    Santa’s Letters is a spatial puzzle game in which you have to find matching pieces among a lot of other interesting things. Put them together to make a toy!

    2023IndieCasual9.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Sea Town - Fish Market Simulator — Steam game cover

    Sea Town - Fish Market Simulator

    Single-player alternative to Microwave Simulator — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with Microwave Simulator.

    Build your fishing empire in Sea Town - Fish Market Simulator! Explore oceans, upgrade boats, and conquer a dynamic market across unique islands. Ready to rule the seas? Start now!

    2025AdventureSimulationCasual3.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Gamble Your Breath — Steam game cover

    Gamble Your Breath

    Single-player alternative to Microwave Simulator — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with Microwave Simulator.

    A claustrophobic click-based survival game where every spin, card, and choice could be your last. Earn oxygen by gambling your fate through charms, curses, and rising debt before the air runs out.

    2025StrategySimulation0.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Cats and Tails — Steam game cover

    Cats and Tails

    Single-player alternative to Microwave Simulator — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with Microwave Simulator.

    Cats & Tails is a luck-driven coin game where you chase a streak of 10 Cats, face unpredictable outcomes, and unlock multiple endings over repeated playthroughs.

    2026IndieSimulationCasual1.59 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Dynamite Day — Steam game cover

    Dynamite Day

    Single-player alternative to Microwave Simulator — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with Microwave Simulator.

    Sirens blare, the instruments lie. Dynamite Day is a co-op thriller inside a missile-defense bunker: in minutes, tell a real attack from the spies' lies and decide whether to launch the counterstrike. Co-op for up to 6 players. One mistake - and humanity is dust.

    StrategyIndieSimulationSingle-playerSimilar games →