Single-player games like Going Once!
Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Going Once!, 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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Lil Laundry Lane
Single-player alternative to Going Once! — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation and Casual with Going Once!.
Run a hand-painted little laundromat that's all yours. Take in orders from the neighborhood's regulars, tend each load with care, and sink into the soothing rhythm of cleaning clothes.
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The Paint Atelier: Replica Co.
Single-player alternative to Going Once! — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation and Casual with Going Once!.
The Paint Atelier: Replica Co. is a fun 2D art & management sim. Paint what’s in the minds of quirky customers with top accuracy, showcase your art in the gallery, sell it at auctions, and compete online with friends!
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REAL DEAL
Single-player alternative to Going Once! — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Going Once!.
Run your own electronics store chain. Buy phones, tablets, computers, fridges, and more in bulk, transport them with your truck, and sell them at prices you choose. Manage up to 4 stores with hired employees, but fail to plan well and you won’t be able to pay rent, bills, or salaries.
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芽灵小屋
Single-player alternative to Going Once! — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Going Once!.
欢迎来到第一款AI小人模拟养成游戏——芽灵小屋！一个看似平凡的小窝，却能根据你的心愿召唤出独特的AI伙伴，TA会在里面生活工作与成长。而你则需要一起经营这个家，通过添置家具、规划行程等方式，从零开始，用心浇灌，将小小的芽灵小屋打造成属于你们的梦想家园！
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MageTender
Single-player alternative to Going Once! — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Going Once!.
MageTender is a fantasy bartending game where you serve customers with different moods and quirks. Mix drinks using magical ingredients that shift emotions in different ways! If your concoction misses the mark, be ready to defend your bar with spells and quick typing!
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Squidy and the Devourers
Single-player alternative to Going Once! — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Going Once!.
A cozy 2d game where you and a friend explore the ocean floor to gather various recipes and ingredients to run your own restaurant! Take orders, cook, serve and learn new stories from your clients.
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Bus Station Simulator: Prologue - Early Days
Single-player alternative to Going Once! — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Going Once!.
Bus Station Simulator Prologue: Early Day is a free prologue where you take over a neglected bus station in Winston Springs. Manage passengers, vehicles, and infrastructure as you transform a run-down facility into the thriving heart of the town.
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Ultimate Pet Shop Simulator
Single-player alternative to Going Once! — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Going Once!.
Build and manage your own pet shop in a first-person simulation experience. Sell pets, place stands, decorate your store, satisfy customers, grow your business, and create the ultimate pet shop.