Single-player games like A Very Simple Idle Game
Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to A Very Simple Idle Game, 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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ScaMMO
Single-player alternative to A Very Simple Idle Game — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with A Very Simple Idle Game.
Incremental game where you play as a frustrated rich MMO veteran promising to make the next WoW killer. How far will you get before cashing out?
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Picky Numbers
Single-player alternative to A Very Simple Idle Game — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with A Very Simple Idle Game.
Picky Numbers is a game based on lottery mechanics. Buy tickets, choose numbers, and watch as the drum draws results one by one. The more numbers you hit, the bigger the payout. Each ticket is a different strategy, with higher risk and higher reward, or a JACKPOT.
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Empire Origin
Single-player alternative to A Very Simple Idle Game — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with A Very Simple Idle Game.
Multiplayer Incremental Idle tycoon with a stock market that actually works. 200 stocks, real options pricing, Fed rate decisions, 55 businesses across 10 tiers, real estate, banking, taxes, and a 530-node research tree. Multiplayer shares one market. There's also a casino.
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Drugs and Crime Idle
Single-player alternative to A Very Simple Idle Game — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with A Very Simple Idle Game.
Behind every great fortune, lies a great crime! Sell drugs, attack with your gang, gamble your CrimeCoins away and hope, that you get that rare item, finally. Free-to-play. Offline Progression. No Microtransactions except 2 optional DLCs.
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The Idle
Single-player alternative to A Very Simple Idle Game — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with A Very Simple Idle Game.
The ultimate idle clicker game with endless possibilities and infinite fun. Passive and active income, seven currencies, interest, bets, prestige, perks and many more features are available!
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Idle Casino Empire
Single-player alternative to A Very Simple Idle Game — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with A Very Simple Idle Game.
An idle casino tycoon where you build the floor, then rig it. Turn casino psychology into upgrades. Play blackjack, roulette, and slots in Owner Mode. Use the Owner's Edge to cheat: nudge reels, peek at hidden cards, read marked cards. Twelve games, eight venues, a prestige loop. The house is you.
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HordeFall
Single-player alternative to A Very Simple Idle Game — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with A Very Simple Idle Game.
A bulletheaven x incremental game that runs as a desktop companion in the corner of your screen! While you work, your hero automatically fights thousands of enemies. Unlock upgrades and manage your economy, attributes, and spells. Your screen is your battlefield - minimal space, maximum progress!
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It Takes One Year To Beat This Game
Single-player alternative to A Very Simple Idle Game — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with A Very Simple Idle Game.
Make one billion clicks and spend years to beat the game or show who is a really pro gamer here