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Single-player games like Greenrise

Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Greenrise, 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.

Want the full alternatives list (paid + free + Steam Deck + cheaper picks)? See the parent games like Greenrise page.

Ranked picks

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    Mergeopolis — Steam game cover

    Mergeopolis

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

    Merge matching buildings to grow a tiny island into a thriving city. Plan residential, commercial, industrial, and civic districts, reinvest their income, unlock more land, and build at your own pace in this relaxing incremental city builder.

    StrategyIndieSimulationSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Idle Miner — Steam game cover

    Idle Miner

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

    A little mining crew, right on your desktop. Idle Miner is a relaxing idle game that sits along the bottom of your screen. Upgrade your miners, explore branching fantasy routes, collect rare artifacts, and rebirth to grow your crew while you work, browse, or unwind.

    IndieSimulationCasualSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Artillery Miner — Steam game cover

    Artillery Miner

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

    An incremental mining game, where you mine through massive blocks using guns, fire, lasers and nuclear missiles. Discover new ores, unlock new worlds and weapons as you progress through the upgrades tree and become the ultimate Artillery Miner!

    2026IndieSimulationCasual6.79 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Milk Can Clicker — Steam game cover

    Milk Can Clicker

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

    Click cows, collect raw milk and gradually build your farm into an automated dairy. A relaxing idle/clicker game with upgrades, delivery orders, In-game achievements, prestige progression and no in-game purchases.

    2026IndieSimulationCasual2.39 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Repotted — Steam game cover

    Repotted

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

    A cozy desktop game where you grow plants in unique charming pots.

    IndieSimulationCasualSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Oh Shear! — Steam game cover

    Oh Shear!

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

    Grab your shears and build a cozy wool empire! Oh Shear! is a relaxing incremental game about managing a colorful flock of sheep. Upgrade your tools, automate the pasture, and master the skill tree. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the 'shear satisfaction' of numbers going up!

    2026IndieSimulationCasualSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Quackyard — Steam game cover

    Quackyard

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

    A cozy incremental farming sim about helping your duck friend clean out their backyard. Dig, mine and farm your way to clearing up the space so that a tea party with friends can be hosted.

    2026SimulationCasualSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Everyday Empire — Steam game cover

    Everyday Empire

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

    Run a small coastal supermarket and grow it into a chain. Choose your assortment, set your prices, lay out the aisles your customers actually walk, and build a team that keeps the tills moving. A calm, hand-drawn tycoon where every euro of running cost is a decision.

    StrategyIndieSimulationSingle-playerSimilar games →