Single-player games like Rail World
Below are 16 single-player Steam games similar to Rail World, 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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RAILGRADE
Single-player alternative to Rail World — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Rail World.
RAILGRADE is the train RTS game! Construct dense vertical railroads, build cities, construct vast factory chains with train automation! Restore an off world colony's economy all in the intense story driven campaign or relaxing sandbox mode!
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Train Fever
Single-player alternative to Rail World — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation and Casual with Rail World.
It’s the year 1850, and there are great times ahead! Establish a transport company and be its manager. Build infrastructure such as railways and stations, purchase transportation vehicles and manage lines. Fulfill the people’s needs and watch cities evolve dynamically.
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Global City
Single-player alternative to Rail World — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Rail World.
Become the mayor and build the city of your dreams! In this game, anything is possible. Whatever you can imagine in a city-building and development simulator, you can do. Start from the very beginning and unlock new possibilities for developing your city in Global City!
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Transport Fever
Single-player alternative to Rail World — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with Rail World.
Transport Fever is a railroad-focused tycoon game. Players start in 1850 and build up a thriving transport company. As an emerging transport tycoon, the player constructs stations, airports, harbors and makes money by connecting areas requiring transport services. Build up your own Empire!
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Railway Empire
Single-player alternative to Rail World — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Rail World.
In Railway Empire, you will create an elaborate and wide-ranging rail network, purchase over 40 different trains modelled in extraordinary detail, and buy or build railway stations, maintenance buildings, factories and tourist attractions to keep your travel network ahead of the competition.
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Stonies
Single-player alternative to Rail World — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation and Free To Play with Rail World.
Stonies – Secure the survival of your kin! Play the gripping mix of life simulation and tycoon game now and accompany your Stonies through their prehistoric life. Prove your skill as a Stone Age leader in Stonies.
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My Sunny Resort
Single-player alternative to Rail World — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation and Free To Play with Rail World.
Are you ready for a vacation? Then treat yourself to one! Experience My Sunny Resort – a unique simulation with a holiday feel. In this tycoon you open your own resort. Play free now and put your hotel management skills to the test!
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Rail Route
Single-player alternative to Rail World — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Rail World.
In Rail Route, you will design, construct, upgrade, and automate your railway network in one of the many maps based on real-life cities worldwide. Dispatch the trains to make the traffic flow and the network grow!
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My Vet Practice - In the Country
Single-player alternative to Rail World — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation and Casual with Rail World.
Do you sometimes dream of being a vet doctor? This dream can now come true. Build up your own practice -decide when to build which building and which patient to treat.
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My Pet Hotel
Single-player alternative to Rail World — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation and Casual with Rail World.
You alone are responsible for the wellbeing of these animals, entrusted to you by their owners, in your own carefully set up pet hotel. You can build up and decorate the pet hotel in a complete 3D world, as you wish, using exciting scenarios and different levels of difficulty, in order to be able to provide the animals with a secure...
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My Pet Hotel 2
Single-player alternative to Rail World — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Casual with Rail World.
A lot of exciting tasks and different pets are waiting for you! You will be in charge of caring for each little fosterling personally. The playful little pets will need a lot of attention when running around lumbering.
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Horse Farm
Single-player alternative to Rail World — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation and Free To Play with Rail World.
Create the ranch of your dreams, with cute horses, diverse buildings, amazing features and captivating quests. Download Horse Farm now and take care of your horses!
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My Riding Stables: Your Horse breeding
Single-player alternative to Rail World — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation and Casual with Rail World.
Always dreamt of breeding your own foals? Now you can create your own stud farm and lovingly take care of breeding, spoiling and training your horses. It's never been so much fun learning the ropes of horse breeding! Enjoy exciting rides and challenging tournaments!
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Bibi & Tina - Adventures with Horses
Single-player alternative to Rail World — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation and Casual with Rail World.
Explore the beautiful surroundings of Martinshof riding over hedge and ditch with Bibi or Tina. Keep on training with your horse to improve your riding skills. Master countless challenges and show your skills and what you're made of in the final decisive race through the corn labyrinth!
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Bibi Blocksberg ™ - Big Broom Race 3
Single-player alternative to Rail World — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation and Casual with Rail World.
This is only just the beginning of a wild witch rally: Bibi and her friends saddle their broomsticks and set off to discover exciting worlds. Using secret witchcraft potions and daredevil flight manoeuvres they travel back to the age of dinosaurs, the Orient and Transylvania. Wit-Wit, off you go!
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Finnigan Fox
Single-player alternative to Rail World — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
Join Finnigan Fox on a journey into a magical land. Take up your sword and crossbow to defeat enemies! Master the seasons with your magic to solve puzzles. Collect treasure to upgrade your equipment and abilities. Find all the special tree seeds to help your friends rescue the forest!