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Single-player games like Megapolis

Below are 20 single-player Steam games similar to Megapolis, 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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    Romopolis — Steam game cover

    Romopolis

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

    Casual city building. Become an architect. Manage the small polis. Construct an idyllic ancient Roman city with plenty of houses. Work your way to the top through the campaign mode, or create your own scenarios.

    2016IndieSimulationCasual4.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Townopolis — Steam game cover

    Townopolis

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

    Casual city building. Become an architect. Manage the small polis. Construct an idyllic neighborhood with plenty of houses. Work your way to the top through the campaign mode, or create your own scenarios.

    2016IndieSimulationCasual4.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Paradise Island 2: Hotel Game — Steam game cover

    Paradise Island 2: Hotel Game

    Single-player alternative to Megapolis — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation and Casual with Megapolis.

    Turn a sun-kissed island into the ultimate tropical getaway. Build luxury hotels, design beautiful beaches, and create attractions to delight your guests. Manage resources, expand your resort, and watch tourists flock to your paradise in this relaxing citybuilding game.

    2025StrategySimulationFree To PlayFreeSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Parkitect — Steam game cover

    Parkitect

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

    Parkitect is a business simulation game that charges you with the construction and management of theme parks! Bringing back the best of classic theme park games with many new features and content on top. Now supports online co-op with up to 8 players!

    2018StrategyIndieSimulation29.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Empire City Simulator — Steam game cover

    Empire City Simulator

    Single-player alternative to Megapolis — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation and Casual with Megapolis.

    Become a ruler and build the ancient city of your dreams in Empire City! Unlock new opportunities for your city's prosperity, gain the support of the gods, construct grand buildings, and create unique infrastructure. Transform a small settlement into a magnificent center of civilization!

    2024StrategySimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Two Point Campus — Steam game cover

    Two Point Campus

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

    Build the university of your dreams with Two Point Campus, the sim with a twist from the makers of Two Point Hospital. Build, hire staff and run an academic institution packed with wild courses.

    2022StrategyIndieSimulation29.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Transport Tycoon Deluxe — Steam game cover

    Transport Tycoon Deluxe

    Single-player alternative to Megapolis — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation and Casual with Megapolis.

    Transport Tycoon Deluxe challenges you to become the ultimate Transport Tycoon by creating a transit empire. Build a network of trains, trucks, ships, planes, and more to grow your business, make money, and fend off rivals in this 1995 building sim from Chris Sawyer.

    2026StrategySimulationCasual9.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Two Point Hospital — Steam game cover

    Two Point Hospital

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

    Design stunning hospitals, cure peculiar illnesses and manage troublesome staff as you spread your budding healthcare organisation across Two Point County.

    2018IndieSimulation29.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    SimCity™ 4 Deluxe Edition — Steam game cover

    SimCity™ 4 Deluxe Edition

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

    SimCity 4 Deluxe Edition includes the bestselling SimCity 4 and the all-new SimCity 4 Rush Hour Expansion Pack. Create the most massive region of cities ever, with a farming town, bedroom community, high-tech commercial center, and industrial backbone.

    2010StrategySimulation3.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Build-A-Lot — Steam game cover

    Build-A-Lot

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

    Send the housing market through the roof as you build, buy, and sell houses in the new strategy game, Build-a-lot! You can flip houses for quick cash or sit back and watch the rental income pile up. Become a real estate mogul as you visit scenic towns, earn huge profits and perform special favors for the colorful local mayors.

    2009Simulation9.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Banished — Steam game cover

    Banished

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

    In this city-building strategy game, you control a group of exiled travelers who decide to restart their lives in a new land. They have only the clothes on their backs and a cart filled with supplies from their homeland. The townspeople of Banished are your primary resource.

    2014StrategyIndieSimulation19.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Caesar™ 3 — Steam game cover

    Caesar™ 3

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

    Prove your strength of mind and spirit and you just may be crowned Caesar!

    2016StrategySimulation5.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Hero of the Kingdom — Steam game cover

    Hero of the Kingdom

    Single-player alternative to Megapolis — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Megapolis.

    Lovely adventuring RPG series. Casual, story-driven journey and quests. Your home has been raided. Your father is missing. Set off on a dangerous journey to save him, and become the hero of the kingdom.

    2013IndieAdventureRPG7.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Hero of the Kingdom II — Steam game cover

    Hero of the Kingdom II

    Single-player alternative to Megapolis — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Megapolis.

    Lovely adventuring RPG series. Casual, story-driven journey and quests. The kingdom is under threat from pirates. Sail to the farthest islands to save your sister and become hero of the kingdom.

    2015IndieAdventureRPG8.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Hero of the Kingdom III — Steam game cover

    Hero of the Kingdom III

    Single-player alternative to Megapolis — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Megapolis.

    Lovely adventuring RPG series. Casual, story-driven journey and quests. An ancient evil awakened in the kingdom. Travel through the four valleys to become a hero and save the kingdom on the brink of destruction.

    2018IndieAdventureRPG9.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Hero of the Kingdom: The Lost Tales 1 — Steam game cover

    Hero of the Kingdom: The Lost Tales 1

    Single-player alternative to Megapolis — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Megapolis.

    Lovely adventuring RPG series. Casual, story-driven journey and quests. People live in fear of the dragon. Embark with your friend Brent on a dangerous quest to kill the dragon and become a hero.

    2020IndieAdventureRPG6.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Hero of the Kingdom: The Lost Tales 2 — Steam game cover

    Hero of the Kingdom: The Lost Tales 2

    Single-player alternative to Megapolis — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Megapolis.

    Lovely adventuring RPG series. Casual, story-driven journey and quests. Your city is suffering from the attack of unknown monsters. You must save your people and become a heroic princess.

    2021IndieAdventureRPG1.39 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Hero of the Kingdom: The Lost Tales 3 — Steam game cover

    Hero of the Kingdom: The Lost Tales 3

    Single-player alternative to Megapolis — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Megapolis.

    Lovely adventuring RPG series. Casual, story-driven journey and quests. A darkness is coming that will engulf the whole kingdom. Prepare for an adventure full of surprises and heroic deeds.

    2024IndieAdventureRPG6.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    War on Folvos — Steam game cover

    War on Folvos

    Single-player alternative to Megapolis — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Megapolis.

    Clouds of war are shaping over the endless Folvos desert. You cannot wait any longer. Choose your side and take command! Lead your soldiers, tanks and aircraft to victory through Folvos varying landscapes across dozens of battles.

    2014StrategyIndie3.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Empire of the Gods — Steam game cover

    Empire of the Gods

    Single-player alternative to Megapolis — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Megapolis.

    Ancient Egypt cards. Master power, wealth, faith and life. Work your way up from a small tribe to a flourishing Empire. Win the Gods' favor and become the mightiest Pharaoh.

    2016IndieCasual2.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →