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Single-player games like World Railway

Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to World Railway, 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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    Farm BoYS — Steam game cover

    Farm BoYS

    Single-player alternative to World Railway — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with World Railway.

    In Farm BoYS, you can enjoy the cosy experience of an idle farming game. Plant crops, catch fish and raise animals to grow your farm. Upgrade your workers and buildings, fulfil marketplace orders and uncover surprises as your farm flourishes, even when you’re away.

    IndieSimulationCasualSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Apocalypse Tale — Steam game cover

    Apocalypse Tale

    Single-player alternative to World Railway — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with World Railway.

    This is a post-apocalyptic survival farming game where you can plant crops, chop wood, fish, mine, trade, play the stock market—but most importantly, plan how to stay alive.

    2025IndieAdventureSimulation4.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Automated Ranch Simulator — Steam game cover

    Automated Ranch Simulator

    Single-player alternative to World Railway — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with World Railway.

    Design interconnected systems to handle daily operations with minimal manual effort. Raise chickens, sheep, and cows, process eggs, wool, and milk, and turn raw products into profitable goods. Expand your facilities and fulfill growing orders from the nearby town to build a thriving ranch empire.

    IndieSimulationCasualSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Console Shop Simulator — Steam game cover

    Console Shop Simulator

    Single-player alternative to World Railway — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with World Railway.

    Become the owner of a game store! Organize shelves, repair CDs, negotiate profits, promote your store via live stream, and increase customer satisfaction.

    2025IndieSimulationCasual15.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Weed Supermarket Simulator — Steam game cover

    Weed Supermarket Simulator

    Single-player alternative to World Railway — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with World Railway.

    Weed Supermarket Simulator is a chill store sim where you grow weed, develop new strains, set prices, and keep your shelves stocked. Expand your business and optimize it for maximum profit. Manage employees, handle inventory, and turn your shop into a high-performing business.

    2026IndieSimulationCasual11.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Gun Factory Simulator — Steam game cover

    Gun Factory Simulator

    Single-player alternative to World Railway — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with World Railway.

    Take control of your very own firearms factory. Start with a workshop and a gun shop, and evolve it into a factory of mass destruction. Craft bullets to rockets, handguns to shotguns, hire workers & managers, and become a merchant of death. Get use to the smell of gunpowder and cash.

    2025IndieSimulationRPG14.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Ultimate Theater Simulator — Steam game cover

    Ultimate Theater Simulator

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

    Ultimate Theater Simulator is a first-person cinema management game where you screen movies, serve snacks, hire staff, handle chaos, and grow your dream theater from the ground up.

    2025Simulation12.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Another Farm Roguelike — Steam game cover

    Another Farm Roguelike

    Single-player alternative to World Railway — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with World Railway.

    Another Farm Roguelike is a 2D farming & crafting game with rougelike elements where your job is to earn as much money as possible to pay the rent. Start from scratch and build the most profitable farm you can make as soon as possible. Work hard to be able to afford the rent.

    2022StrategyIndieSimulation2.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →