Single-player games like Anvilia
Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Anvilia, 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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Master Alchemist Simulator: Arcane Workshop
Single-player alternative to Anvilia — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Anvilia.
Build and run your own arcane workshop. Explore a dangerous fantasy world, gather rare ingredients, grow magical crops, craft powerful potions, manage your shop, and fight with blades, bows, and spells—alone or with friends in co-op.
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Viking Vending
Single-player alternative to Anvilia — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Anvilia.
Start with a Viking harbor at your command—buy low, sell high, and turn a tidy profit! Identify unknown treasures and strike it rich overnight! Rebuild the blacksmith's forge, enchant mighty artifacts, hire fierce raiders, and make every Viking your loyal customer!
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Craft. Sell. Goblin. Repeat.
Single-player alternative to Anvilia — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Anvilia.
Build and manage your own goblin shop. Craft unique weapons with minigames and negotiate their price! Hire workers to help you run the business! Become the richest merchant in the kingdom!
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Night Club Simulator: Party King
Single-player alternative to Anvilia — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Anvilia.
Step into the vibrant world of nightlife! Create, manage & customize your own nightclub, solo or co-op. From hiring staff and organizing events to setting the perfect atmosphere with music & lighting, every choice you make will shape your club. Are you ready to become the ultimate nightclub tycoon?
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Tire Dealer Simulator
Single-player alternative to Anvilia — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Anvilia.
Take over your father’s debt-ridden tire shop and turn it into a thriving business. Buy and manage stock, negotiate with customers, change and balance tires, hire mechanics, upgrade your shop, take on contracts, and make the financial decisions that determine your future.
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Vape Store Miami
Single-player alternative to Anvilia — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation and Casual with Anvilia.
Run your own retro Miami vape shop in this 1-4 player co-op simulator. Stock shelves, serve customers, craft e-liquids, handle phone and online orders, grow your reputation, and expand the business.
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Sproutmart – Grocery Store Simulator
Single-player alternative to Anvilia — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Anvilia.
Run your own grocery store. Stock shelves, scan items at the checkout, and keep the store moving — solo or with friends. Farm, process, and fish for goods to expand what you can sell.
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TCG Football Card Shop Simulator
Single-player alternative to Anvilia — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Anvilia.
Manage your own football card shop! Open card packs to discover rare football player cards, stock your shelves with football merchandise, sell to customers, expand your store, and build the ultimate football card shop.