Single-player games like Prison Simulator
Below are 11 single-player Steam games similar to Prison Simulator, 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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Prison Simulator Prologue
Single-player alternative to Prison Simulator — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Simulation with Prison Simulator.
Wanna find out what a prison riot looks like? Check a free stand-alone prologue for Prison Simulator. A story that is not available in the full game! Be warned: Police baton might not be enough to bring order to the prison halls.
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Drug Dealer Simulator
Single-player alternative to Prison Simulator — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Prison Simulator.
Have you ever considered creating your own crime empire, without the legal and moral consequences? SIMULATE IT! Crawl into the dark alleys of the street business in this OG drug-dealing game, and make a fortune! A co-op sequel – DDS2 – is out NOW
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Thief Simulator
Single-player alternative to Prison Simulator — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Prison Simulator.
Become the best thief. Gather intel, steal things and sell them to buy hi-tech equipment. Do everything that a real thief does.
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Crime Simulator
Single-player alternative to Prison Simulator — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Prison Simulator.
You’re out of jail, but the debt isn’t gone. Sneak, steal, and break into houses solo or in 4-player co-op. Use lockpicks, sleeping gas, and brute force to complete jobs, outsmart security, and make enough money before time runs out. Will you pay back what you owe, or lose everything?
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Contraband Police
Single-player alternative to Prison Simulator — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Prison Simulator.
Take over the duties of a border guard inspector in a communist country of the 80's. Smuggling, corruption and forgery are the order of the day here. Be vigilant and earn the respect of your superiors.
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Police Simulator: Patrol Officers
Single-player alternative to Prison Simulator — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with Prison Simulator.
Welcome to Brighton! Join the police force of this fictitious American city and experience the day to day life of a police officer.
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Flashing Lights - Police, Firefighting, Emergency Services (EMS) Simulator
Single-player alternative to Prison Simulator — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Prison Simulator.
Play solo or in up to 10-player multiplayer co-op! Flashing Lights is an open world police, firefighting and EMS simulator game with plenty of opportunity for role-play or more relaxed fun with friends. Become the law or save lives! Discover leagues of player-created mods!
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American Theft 80s
Single-player alternative to Prison Simulator — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Prison Simulator.
From the THIEF SIMULATOR developers. It's the 80s. Steal VCRs, tapes, classic cars, and if you get caught, outrun the police!
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Tribe: Primitive Builder
Single-player alternative to Prison Simulator — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure and Simulation with Prison Simulator.
Chill out as you explore the beautiful, realistic island of exiles. Gather resources, craft tools, construct buildings and settlements. Manage tribe and automate your gameplay. Discover 4 lands, a storyline and save the inhabitants of the island.
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Alaska Gold Fever
Single-player alternative to Prison Simulator — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Prison Simulator.
Step into the role of a gold prospector during the Alaskan gold rush and build your own empire from scratch. Mine resources, refine different forms of gold, and upgrade your tools to increase efficiency. Explore diverse mines, survive the harsh climate, and complete engaging story and side quests!
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Hotel Dracula
Single-player alternative to Prison Simulator — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation and Casual with Prison Simulator.
Make yourself comfortable and ... wait a minute, did I say make yourself comfortable? There is no time for lazing around! Uniform in hand and to work! Hotel guests will not handle themselves and they don’t belong to patient...