Single-player games like Derail Valley
Below are 14 single-player Steam games similar to Derail Valley, 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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Railroader
Single-player alternative to Derail Valley — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation and Early Access with Derail Valley.
You and your fellow railroaders are the lifeblood of your railroad, just like it is the lifeblood of the communities it serves. Switch cars at industries. Keep people moving while running local passenger trains. Run trains with a purpose in transition era Appalachia – in Railroader!
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SimRail - The Railway Simulator
Single-player alternative to Derail Valley — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with Derail Valley.
SimRail is new, advanced railway simulator. Master high-speed long-distance EMU, heavy freight hauls and suburban trains. Travel 500 km of geodetic-data based real routes. Become train dispatcher and control the traffic according to the schedule or cooperate with other players on multiplayer mode.
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Motor Town: Behind The Wheel
Single-player alternative to Derail Valley — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Derail Valley.
Enjoy realistic driving in the open world. Relaxing cargo deliveries or driving buses and taxis will give you enough money to buy new cars and parts. You can test your driving skills at the race track. It's all about pure driving pleasure!
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Diesel Railcar Simulator
Single-player alternative to Derail Valley — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Derail Valley.
Drive vintage diesel trains, shifting gears manually and trying to reach a perfect score. Create new routes, trains and timetables. Share your creations and download new content from the Workshop.
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Train Sim World® 2
Single-player alternative to Derail Valley — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with Derail Valley.
The evolution of train simulation! Master iconic locomotives on high-speed services, long freight hauls or precise commuter traffic, and get creative with customisation tools in this advanced sequel. Climb into the cab in Train Sim World 2.
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Railroads Online
Single-player alternative to Derail Valley — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Derail Valley.
Build your dream railroad across a huge open world! You can build tracks and stations, drive detailed locomotives, and transport goods to earn money and experience. Play exciting Online Multiplayer sessions with your friends or create your very own sandbox!
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Rolling Line
Single-player alternative to Derail Valley — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Derail Valley.
Build your own model railway tracks and scenery or explore pre-made maps, including 1000s of player-made maps and mods on the Steam Workshop! Play solo and in multiplayer, both in virtual reality and on PC!
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Transport Fever 2
Single-player alternative to Derail Valley — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Derail Valley.
The classic transport simulation genre has a new gold standard with Transport Fever 2. Discover a whole new world by navigating transport routes through land, water and air. May progress and prosperity find their way!
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SnowRunner
Single-player alternative to Derail Valley — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure and Simulation with Derail Valley.
Get ready for the next-generation off-road experience! Drive powerful vehicles and overcome extreme open environments to complete dozens of challenging missions solo or with up to 3 friends!
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Train World
Single-player alternative to Derail Valley — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with Derail Valley.
Become a railroad pioneer in Train World - a railway simulator that spans centuries as you design, manage, and operate your own train network. Start at the dawn of railroad technology and evolve into a complex, modern railway company.
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Train Simulator Classic
Single-player alternative to Derail Valley — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with Derail Valley.
The ultimate railway hobby for more than 15 years! From historic steam locomotives to modern high-speed and heavy freight trains, and routes around the world, Train Simulator Classic is the simulation made by railfans for railfans.
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Sailwind
Single-player alternative to Derail Valley — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Derail Valley.
Sailing simulator featuring realistic sailing physics and a vast open world to explore. Embark on cargo delivery missions, customize your boat, try fishing and cooking. A relaxing day sail, or an epic ocean voyage? Your sailing adventure starts here!
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Farming Simulator 22
Single-player alternative to Derail Valley — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with Derail Valley.
Create your farm and let the good times grow! Harvest crops, tend to animals, manage productions, and take on seasonal challenges.
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Switchcars
Single-player alternative to Derail Valley — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Derail Valley.
In a science experiment gone wrong, there's only one way to survive - traverse dynamic environments in over 1300 realistic vehicles, as fast as possible.