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Single-player games like The Cooking Game

Below are 10 single-player Steam games similar to The Cooking 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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    The Cooking Game VR — Steam game cover

    The Cooking Game VR

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

    Embark on a culinary adventure in "The Cooking Game VR." Cook up a storm in two themed restaurants, battling against AI or friends in thrilling PvP mode. Tackle kitchen chaos, earn coins, upgrade tools, and achieve gastronomic greatness. Ready, set, cook!

    2024IndieSimulationCasual19.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Cats and Sushi — Steam game cover

    Cats and Sushi

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

    Run a cozy sushi restaurant for adorable cats. Stock up the ingredients, prepare dishes requested by customers, earn tips and unlock new recipes.

    IndieSimulationCasualSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Burger Cooking Simulator — Steam game cover

    Burger Cooking Simulator

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

    Become the burger chef in the physical-based Burger Cooking Simulator. Skillfully use your hand to interact with ingredients and utensils to complete orders. Grill, fry, make burgers, watch your time, and keep your customers in a good mood.

    2023IndieSimulationCasual4.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Cook-Out — Steam game cover

    Cook-Out

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

    Get your aprons ready… things are about to get messy in this award-winning multiplayer VR game from Resolution Games!

    2021IndieSimulationCasual9.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Good Pizza, Great Pizza - Cooking Simulator Game — Steam game cover

    Good Pizza, Great Pizza - Cooking Simulator Game

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

    Ready to settle in with a soothing shift behind the counter? Feel the dough, hear the quiet crackle of the oven, and serve warm slices to grateful guests. Good Pizza, Great Pizza is the cozy, asmr-friendly escape you didn’t know you kneaded.

    2023IndieSimulationCasual6.49 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Beers and Boomerangs — Steam game cover

    Beers and Boomerangs

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

    A VR game where you throw boomerangs at kangaroos that are trying to steal your beer! Cook and bring drinks to your mates, but don't forget to defend your BBQ from those pesky kangaroos!

    2022ActionSportsIndie4.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Keep Me Gifted — Steam game cover

    Keep Me Gifted

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

    In Keep Me Gifted you will make your career debut as a Gift Shop owner. Be ready to encounter unhinged characters and their requests, try to match those requests with your wrapping skills, manage your item stock, upgrade your shop, and increase your store's popularity. And stay gifted!

    2025IndieSimulationCasual3.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Coffie Simulator — Steam game cover

    Coffie Simulator

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

    Coffie Simulator is a coffee simulator game. Run your own café, serve 500+ unique customers, and master the art of coffee-making! Customize, upgrade, and manage your shop while handling orders with precision. Every choice matters—your reputation shapes the experience. Can you succeed?

    2026IndieSimulationRPG9.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Dragon Kingdom War — Steam game cover

    Dragon Kingdom War

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

    Welcome to the magical world of "Dragon Kingdom War: Puzzle RPG", an adventure that combines addictive game play from turn-based strategy, role playing, card battle & match 3.

    2017StrategyIndieRPG4.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Cute Monsters Battle Arena — Steam game cover

    Cute Monsters Battle Arena

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

    Massively addictive turn based strategy RPG with intense action & puzzles.

    2017StrategyIndieCasualFreeSingle-playerSimilar games →