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Single-player games like Software Industry Tycoon

Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Software Industry Tycoon, 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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    Grub Truck — Steam game cover

    Grub Truck

    Single-player alternative to Software Industry Tycoon — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Software Industry Tycoon.

    Grub Truck is a food truck simulation game where you cook up mouthwatering meals, strategise enticing menus, set the perfect prices, complete quests and decorate your trucks with style. Invest your earnings wisely to upgrade your fleet as you build, cook, and conquer the culinary scene!

    2024IndieSimulationRPG10.49 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Pawnbroker Simulator: First Haggle — Steam game cover

    Pawnbroker Simulator: First Haggle

    Single-player alternative to Software Industry Tycoon — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Software Industry Tycoon.

    Welcome to Pawnbroker Simulator! Learn the art of pawnbroking in this prologue, where you appraise items, haggle with customers, and manage your first shop to turn bargains into profit.

    2026IndieSimulationCasualSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Worldwide Rush — Steam game cover

    Worldwide Rush

    Single-player alternative to Software Industry Tycoon — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Software Industry Tycoon.

    Worldwide Rush lets you experience passenger transportation and management on a global scale. Expand your company, meet the growing travel demand, compete against other companies, and discover new continents with its unique vehicles. The entire world is yours to control.

    2025StrategyIndieSimulation19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Wrap House Simulator🌯 — Steam game cover

    Wrap House Simulator🌯

    Single-player alternative to Software Industry Tycoon — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Software Industry Tycoon.

    Welcome to Wrap House Simulator! Run your own wrap shop, chop, grill, and serve in this cooking adventure. Customize your shop, master the grill, and survive the rush solo or co-op with up to 6 players. Keep up with orders, satisfy customers, and build your dream restaurant!

    2025IndieSimulationCasual14.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Tailor Simulator — Steam game cover

    Tailor Simulator

    Single-player alternative to Software Industry Tycoon — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Software Industry Tycoon.

    Build your workshop and turn it into a fashion business. Interact with your customers and design unique collections to sell in your store. Upgrade your workshop until you rule the fashion industry.

    2026IndieSimulationCasual8.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Mall Simulator — Steam game cover

    Mall Simulator

    Single-player alternative to Software Industry Tycoon — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Software Industry Tycoon.

    Turn your building from a small shopping center into a huge city mall! To avoid going bankrupt, you’ll need to build new stores and restaurants, set smart prices, and keep up with trends. 15+ stores, dozens of machines & services, and hundreds of brands waiting for you!

    2025IndieSimulationCasual13.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Business Heroes: Street Grub — Steam game cover

    Business Heroes: Street Grub

    Single-player alternative to Software Industry Tycoon — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Software Industry Tycoon.

    Start broke on a burger bike. Build your fortune by selling... well... just burgers. Outsmart rivals, ride economic booms, feel in control and powerful as your strategies begin to show results. A tycoon/management game about starting small, getting better, and making it big.

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

    Pub Sim

    Single-player alternative to Software Industry Tycoon — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Software Industry Tycoon.

    You've just bought your first Pub. First steps are to clean it, stock it, set your markup and let in the Patrons. Keep the drinks flowing and try not to shortchange anyone! If you keep it going long enough you might just earn enough to spruce up the place, hire staff and expand the premises.

    2025IndieSimulationCasual13.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →