Single-player games like Derail Valley
Below are 15 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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Powerboat VR
Single-player alternative to Derail Valley — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Derail Valley.
Take the helm of a variety of different ocean vessels from small sport boats all the way up to large commercial vessels. Dynamic seas, Day/Night cycle, RADAR, GPS, "IALA A" Buoyage with NavAid/AtoN lighting systems provide a realistic sailing environment. VR & Non-VR modes supported.
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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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American Truck Simulator
Single-player alternative to Derail Valley — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Derail Valley.
Experience legendary American trucks and deliver various cargoes across sunny California, sandy Nevada, and the Grand Canyon State of Arizona. American Truck Simulator takes you on a journey through the breathtaking landscapes and widely recognized landmarks around the States.
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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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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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Euro Truck Simulator 2
Single-player alternative to Derail Valley — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Derail Valley.
Travel across Europe as king of the road, a trucker who delivers important cargo across impressive distances! With dozens of cities to explore, your endurance, skill and speed will all be pushed to their limits.
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Train Life: A Railway Simulator
Single-player alternative to Derail Valley — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with Derail Valley.
For the first time in railroad simulation, play as both the driver and company director! Take the controls of your locomotives and grow your railway empire by negotiating deals and developing your network.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.