Single-player games like PhDing in the UK
Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to PhDing in the UK, 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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Diary of a Stoner
Single-player alternative to PhDing in the UK — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with PhDing in the UK.
Wander through the Stoner Universe and Duel with Magical Cards! Will you use your power for Good? Or Evil? Many different endings are available depending on the choices you make. You are about to embark on a wonderous stoned adventure!
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Insignis
Single-player alternative to PhDing in the UK — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with PhDing in the UK.
Insignis follows the struggles of wizard merchants trying to survive in a newly conquered and economically struggling wizarding city. It's a card game focused on diamonds and spells, requiring speed, precision, and resource management.
- 3
The Last Craftsman
Single-player alternative to PhDing in the UK — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with PhDing in the UK.
Get settled into Gear Springs! Gather materials, craft items, go fishing, and battle it out with punch cards in the ruined facility. Don't get distracted though, you've still got to stop the last Craftsman and save the town!
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垃圾游戏
Single-player alternative to PhDing in the UK — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and RPG with PhDing in the UK.
This is a Stitch Monster game, with card fights (collective exchange) and classic turn system fights (RPGMV comes with it). As the title says, it's a garbage game, but I'll try my best to do it. (approximate)
- 5
Chroma Cards
Single-player alternative to PhDing in the UK — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and RPG with PhDing in the UK.
Chroma Cards are the only thing standing between Chroma Island and total gray despair. The legendary stones have been scattered and the land is being overrun by Emo-sters. To save it, you must battle with Chroma Chards! Level up your hero's stats and collect 250+ unique cards in this deckbuilder RPG
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Paragon's Hand
Single-player alternative to PhDing in the UK — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and RPG with PhDing in the UK.
Collect cards, duel rivals, forge new bonds and seek your own way forward! Explore a story of friendship and competition that revolves around the TCG Paragon’s Hand. Do you believe in the Power of Friendship?
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Cardstock City
Single-player alternative to PhDing in the UK — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with PhDing in the UK.
The cozy trading card life sim where every paycheck becomes another booster pack. Work odd jobs, rip packs, chase rare pulls, trade with locals, run your own card shop, and battle starting on folding tables at card expo tournaments to earn a World Championship invite.
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Take That Mainstage!
Single-player alternative to PhDing in the UK — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with PhDing in the UK.
It's 1992 in Emerald City. The world screams for change. You made the leap, now fulfill your destiny and change the world. Build your band, write real music you perform, manage relationships, and reach the top of the charts. In this hybrid life sim, be the one to Take That Mainstage!