Games made by solo developers
160 games · every one verified from its listing · updated Sep 26, 2026
No back catalogue, no publisher, no marketing department. We judge this from how the listing is written and what else the studio has shipped, rather than from whether we happen to recognise the name.
Best ad-free life simsBest business tycoon gamesHidden gems under 1,000 ratingsNew releases with fewer than 100 ratingsOffline games for flights
The short answer
Top pick: TrainLand (★5.0 from 14 ratings). No forced ads: SAPPER: Infinite Minesweeper. Solo-built: Mycotopia: Mushroom Colony.
1. TrainLandSolo devWhy it qualifies: a simulation that clears this list's bar — free to try, built by one person.
2. Mycotopia: Mushroom ColonySolo devWhy it qualifies: a simulation that clears this list's bar — free to try, built by one person.
3. Idle Space Miner Tycoon GameSolo devWhy it qualifies: a adventure that clears this list's bar — free to try, built by one person.
4. SAPPER: Infinite MinesweeperNo forced adsSolo devWhy it qualifies: a strategy game that clears this list's bar — no forced ads, verified from the listing, free to try, built by one person.
5. Idle PaintingSolo devWhy it qualifies: a games that clears this list's bar — free to try, built by one person.
6. Load Up: Horse Loading SimNo forced adsSolo devWhy it qualifies: a simulation that clears this list's bar — no forced ads, verified from the listing, free to try, built by one person.
7. Idle Make It RainSolo devWhy it qualifies: a games that clears this list's bar — free to try, built by one person.
8. Sudoku Shelter - Cozy CatsNo forced adsSolo devWhy it qualifies: a puzzle that clears this list's bar — no forced ads, verified from the listing, free to try, built by one person.
9. Farm Garden SimulatorSolo devWhy it qualifies: a simulation that clears this list's bar — free to try, built by one person.
10. Golden Grind: Business EmpireNo forced adsSolo devWhy it qualifies: a simulation that clears this list's bar — no forced ads, verified from the listing, free to try, built by one person.
11. Idle Factory: Profit TycoonSolo devWhy it qualifies: a strategy game that clears this list's bar — free to try, built by one person.
12. Miner Steve - Craft ClickerSolo devWhy it qualifies: a simulation that clears this list's bar — free to try, built by one person.
13. Idle Space MiningNo forced adsSolo devWhy it qualifies: a simulation that clears this list's bar — no forced ads, verified from the listing, free to try, built by one person.
14. GenZ SimSolo devWhy it qualifies: a strategy game that clears this list's bar — free to try, built by one person.
15. Streampire: Streaming TycoonSolo devWhy it qualifies: a strategy game that clears this list's bar — paid up front, built by one person.
16. Fishing OrbitSolo devWhy it qualifies: a role playing game that clears this list's bar — free to try, built by one person.
17. Treasure Flea Market: Cozy SimNo forced adsSolo devWhy it qualifies: a simulation that clears this list's bar — no forced ads, verified from the listing, free to try, built by one person.
18. City Train Station: Train GameSolo devWhy it qualifies: a simulation that clears this list's bar — free to try, built by one person.
19. Deep South DynastySolo devWhy it qualifies: a simulation that clears this list's bar — free to try, built by one person.
20. ProGridironSolo devWhy it qualifies: a sports game that clears this list's bar — free to try, built by one person.
21. City Builder - NewYorkNo forced adsSolo devWhy it qualifies: a simulation that clears this list's bar — no forced ads, verified from the listing, paid up front, built by one person.
22. Mound Reborn: Baseball CareerSolo devWhy it qualifies: a simulation that clears this list's bar — paid up front, built by one person.
23. Virtual Dad & Mother SimulatorSolo devWhy it qualifies: a role playing game that clears this list's bar — free to try, built by one person.
24. Pixel Plants: Cozy GardenNo forced adsSolo devWhy it qualifies: a simulation that clears this list's bar — no forced ads, verified from the listing, free to try, built by one person.
25. Cruise Seaport SimulationSolo devWhy it qualifies: a simulation that clears this list's bar — free to try, built by one person.
26. Craftropolis: Master BuilderSolo devWhy it qualifies: a games that clears this list's bar — free to try, built by one person.
27. My Legacy: Football CareerSolo devWhy it qualifies: a sports game that clears this list's bar — free to try, built by one person.
28. Multi Market Sim: Go & DeliverSolo devWhy it qualifies: a role playing game that clears this list's bar — free to try, built by one person.
29. Monster Farm 1Solo devWhy it qualifies: a games that clears this list's bar — free to try, built by one person.
30. Cat Village Fish RestaurantSolo devWhy it qualifies: a simulation that clears this list's bar — free to try, built by one person.
31. My First Biz - Lemonade StandSolo devWhy it qualifies: a strategy game that clears this list's bar — free to try, built by one person.
32. Family Zoo Story Animal ParkSolo devWhy it qualifies: a simulation that clears this list's bar — free to try, built by one person.
33. Moto Racing Career GPNo forced adsSolo devWhy it qualifies: a racing game that clears this list's bar — no forced ads, verified from the listing, free to try, built by one person.
34. WatchBlocks: Craft & BuildNo forced adsSolo devWhy it qualifies: a simulation that clears this list's bar — no forced ads, verified from the listing, free to try, built by one person.
35. Farm Truck EmpireSolo devWhy it qualifies: a casual game that clears this list's bar — free to try, built by one person.
36. Entrepreneur's QuestSolo devWhy it qualifies: a strategy game that clears this list's bar — free to try, built by one person.
37. Idle Diner 3DSolo devWhy it qualifies: a simulation that clears this list's bar — free to try, built by one person.
38. Idle Gold Miner: Tycoon GameSolo devWhy it qualifies: a strategy game that clears this list's bar — free to try, built by one person.
39. Police Dad Life SimulatorNo forced adsSolo devWhy it qualifies: a simulation that clears this list's bar — no forced ads, verified from the listing, free to try, built by one person.
40. Dynasty Manager: Soccer CareerNo forced adsSolo devWhy it qualifies: a strategy game that clears this list's bar — no forced ads, verified from the listing, free to try, built by one person.
41. Building Company TycoonSolo devWhy it qualifies: a strategy game that clears this list's bar — free to try, built by one person.
42. Pretend Play Farming WorldSolo devWhy it qualifies: a role playing game that clears this list's bar — free to try, built by one person.
43. Doom Loop: 2028-2038Solo devWhy it qualifies: a strategy game that clears this list's bar — free to try, built by one person.
44. Pin Factory: Business GameSolo devWhy it qualifies: a strategy game that clears this list's bar — paid up front, built by one person.
45. NationCraft: Government SimSolo devWhy it qualifies: a simulation that clears this list's bar — free to try, built by one person.
46. Idle Influencer: Viral TycoonSolo devWhy it qualifies: a simulation that clears this list's bar — free to try, built by one person.
47. XGameIOsSolo devWhy it qualifies: a strategy game that clears this list's bar — free to try, built by one person.
48. Idle Space Company TycoonNo forced adsSolo devWhy it qualifies: a games that clears this list's bar — no forced ads, verified from the listing, free to try, built by one person.
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