Single-player games like Alchemy Garden
Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Alchemy Garden, 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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Sugardew Island - Your cozy farm shop
Single-player alternative to Alchemy Garden — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Alchemy Garden.
In this cozy farming game, you have to run your own farm shop. Take care of your animals and your farm, sell your goods to the cute Forest Folk, upgrade the island and fulfill small orders from the Harmony Tree to fill the island with life again.
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Grow: Song of the Evertree
Single-player alternative to Alchemy Garden — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Casual with Alchemy Garden.
Grow your own worlds and nurture a deep natural connection with everything they hold. See your actions change the world for better! Bring the Evertree back to life in this breathtaking world-crafting sandbox, with life management and adventure elements.
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Sticky Business
Single-player alternative to Alchemy Garden — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation and Casual with Alchemy Garden.
Experience the joy of running your own cozy small business: Create stickers, pack orders and hear your customers’ stories. Time to build the cutest shop on the internet!
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Alchemy Story
Single-player alternative to Alchemy Garden — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with Alchemy Garden.
Discover a world of magic, cute creatures and adventure in Alchemy Story, a casual farming simulation game! Grow your garden, brew potions, care for your pets and meet new friends!
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Hokko Life
Single-player alternative to Alchemy Garden — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Casual and Indie with Alchemy Garden.
Hop off the train and into your new life in the village of Hokko! Take over the old workshop and get creative; use crafted materials and design everything in town! With complete creative freedom, what type of town will you build?
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Stardew Valley
Single-player alternative to Alchemy Garden — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Alchemy Garden.
You've inherited your grandfather's old farm plot in Stardew Valley. Armed with hand-me-down tools and a few coins, you set out to begin your new life. Can you learn to live off the land and turn these overgrown fields into a thriving home?
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Potion Permit
Single-player alternative to Alchemy Garden — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Casual with Alchemy Garden.
Moonbury's residents need healing, and you're the best chemist around! With your trusty tools, a brewing cauldron, and a canine companion at your side, you'll need to diagnose symptoms, gather ingredients, brew potions, and cure ailments in this open-ended sim RPG.
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Garden In!
Single-player alternative to Alchemy Garden — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation and Casual with Alchemy Garden.
Chill in the peaceful world of Garden In!, a charming sandbox game. Grow unique plants, discover new seeds, and design your dream garden. With its serene atmosphere, you'll find yourself saying 'just one more plant!' Dive in for quick relaxation or lose yourself for hours in the cozy journey.