Single-player games like Earth Simulator
Below are 16 single-player Steam games similar to Earth Simulator, 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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Under Par Golf Architect
Single-player alternative to Earth Simulator — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Earth Simulator.
Step into the shoes of a golf architect as you build and manage your own golfing paradise! Sharpen your strategy by designing incredible courses to challenge the most demanding golfers and watch your club flourish as you attract VIP players, hire quirky staff and hold prestigious tournaments.
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FISHERY
Single-player alternative to Earth Simulator — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Earth Simulator.
Fishery is a stylized aquarium simulation game. Harness your creativity to build and maintain beautiful aquatic habitats. Then relax and watch your beautiful fish enjoy their home.
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Arena Renovation
Single-player alternative to Earth Simulator — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with Earth Simulator.
Take on the role of a one-man renovation team tasked with restoring various sports facilities to their former glory. Many of them have been destroyed as a result of time or lack of care. Don't let them go into complete oblivion - roll up your sleeves and breathe new life into them!
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Hotel Giant 2
Single-player alternative to Earth Simulator — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Earth Simulator.
Following its international success, Hotel Giant is back and bigger than ever. In Hotel Giant 2 you will create the hotel of your dreams and manage prestigious locations around the world. Your goal is to attract as many guests as possible and make sure they are satisfied throughout their stay.
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Crusader Kings III
Single-player alternative to Earth Simulator — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Earth Simulator.
Love, fight, scheme, and claim greatness. Determine your noble house’s legacy in the sprawling grand strategy of Crusader Kings III. Death is only the beginning as you guide your dynasty’s bloodline in the rich and larger-than-life simulation of the Middle Ages.
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Islands & Trains
Single-player alternative to Earth Simulator — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with Earth Simulator.
Craft tiny railway dioramas in a stress-free island sandbox. No rules or timers - just design, build, and enjoy.
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Planet Zoo
Single-player alternative to Earth Simulator — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Earth Simulator.
Build a world for wildlife in Planet Zoo. From the developers of Planet Coaster and Zoo Tycoon comes the ultimate zoo sim. Construct detailed habitats, manage your zoo, and meet authentic living animals who think, feel and explore the world you create around them.
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Two Point Museum
Single-player alternative to Earth Simulator — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Earth Simulator.
Curate and manage incredible museums! Explore to discover amazing artifacts. Design and refine the layout, keep staff happy, guests entertained, donations plentiful… and children off the exhibits
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MEMOLOGY: GOYDA
Single-player alternative to Earth Simulator — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with Earth Simulator.
Take the annual meme exam and prove you're an expert!
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MEMOLOGY 2: OLD TIMES
Single-player alternative to Earth Simulator — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with Earth Simulator.
The continuation of the legendary MEMOLOGY series. This time you will have to demonstrate your knowledge of old memes, and prove that you are the based scuf!
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Clicker: Glad Valakas
Single-player alternative to Earth Simulator — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with Earth Simulator.
This game is about one of the most extraordinary streamers Runet, it is a clicker in which you have to stay by Glad Valakas.
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MEMOLOGY: ITALIAN BRAINROT
Single-player alternative to Earth Simulator — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with Earth Simulator.
Tralalero Tralala, Bombardino Crocodilo, Lirili Larila, Tung Tung Tung Sahur – do you recognize these unusual characters? Let's test your knowledge in the new part of the MEMOLOGY series of games - MEMOLOGY: ITALIAN BRAINROT!
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HANGMAN
Single-player alternative to Earth Simulator — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
The purpose of the puzzle is to guess the unknown word by adding the correct letters. For every unsuccessful attempt, a part of the human body will appear on the gallows.
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HANGMAN II
Single-player alternative to Earth Simulator — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
A grim sequel to the puzzle of guessing words. The rules are the same - you need to guess the word, and you have the right to make a mistake 6 times, otherwise the man will be in the noose. And be careful - the game contains many secrets...
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Russian Reality
Single-player alternative to Earth Simulator — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
Meet the new satirical beat em up on the theme of Russia! You will find a deep storyline and a unique combat system in which you can make your own combinations based on the main hits and special moves.
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Underwater
Single-player alternative to Earth Simulator — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
Dive into a world of despair in the world of Underwater. Take the role of an unknown inmate entering the a deep sea prison where mutants roam and barely any traces of human life remain. You will have to use all your ingenuity to escape and avoid becoming the meal of the hideous denizens.