Single-player games like Alpha Lyrae Discovery
Below are 12 single-player Steam games similar to Alpha Lyrae Discovery, 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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Lessaria: Fantasy Kingdom Sim
Single-player alternative to Alpha Lyrae Discovery — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Alpha Lyrae Discovery.
Lessaria is an RTS inspired by Majesty 👑 where you guide heroes with indirect control. Play through the campaign or relax in sandbox mode as you build your magical kingdom.
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Gold Gold Adventure Gold
Single-player alternative to Alpha Lyrae Discovery — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Alpha Lyrae Discovery.
In this world, it’s all about the gold! Use it to build up a fantasy town, recruit heroes, give quests, raise a Godbeast, cast powerful spells, and expand your influence—all one gold coin at a time.
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King of the Dwarves: Underground City Builder
Single-player alternative to Alpha Lyrae Discovery — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Alpha Lyrae Discovery.
Build an epic kingdom inside a mountain in this underground city builder. Mine and build in a vast procedurally generated 3D world. Gather resources, research technology, train warriors and engineers, forge weapons, fight monsters and manage hundreds of units. Become the King of the Dwarves!
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Fata Deum - The God Sim
Single-player alternative to Alpha Lyrae Discovery — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Alpha Lyrae Discovery.
Inspired by the god games of old, Fata Deum lets you mold settlements and townsfolk in your image. Will you raise the settlements to splendor, or spur them on to violent debauchery and demons? Watch as a living world grows under your whims.
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Stronghold: Definitive Edition
Single-player alternative to Alpha Lyrae Discovery — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Alpha Lyrae Discovery.
Greetings sire! Your stronghold awaits you. Build a castle economy, besiege unforgettable villains and return to the 'castle sim' that started it all. Experience this classic RTS with upgraded visuals, modernised gameplay, Steam multiplayer and a new campaign.
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Night is Coming
Single-player alternative to Alpha Lyrae Discovery — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Alpha Lyrae Discovery.
Survival strategy game set in a world inspired by Slavic mythology and the nature of Eastern Europe. Build your settlement, protect its dwellers, and help them prepare for the coming Darkness.
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Stronghold HD (2012)
Single-player alternative to Alpha Lyrae Discovery — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Alpha Lyrae Discovery.
The original castle sim, Stronghold HD allows you to design, build and destroy historical castles. Engage in medieval warfare against the AI in one of two single player campaigns or online with up to 8 players.
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Crown of Greed
Single-player alternative to Alpha Lyrae Discovery — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Alpha Lyrae Discovery.
Master the art of indirect rule in this fantasy RTS inspired by the classic Majesty. Forget direct orders, use gold to bribe subjects and set bounties for heroes. Build your kingdom in Rodovia and master a unique system where the coin is king. Can you lead those who won't obey?
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Pineapple Island
Single-player alternative to Alpha Lyrae Discovery — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Alpha Lyrae Discovery.
bite pineapple to grow them, when they drop. Then eat them to gain pineapple coin. You get random ability for several seconds when your eat some special pineapple . You can use pineapple coin to upgrade your ability forever when you get in store.
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CorePiercer
Single-player alternative to Alpha Lyrae Discovery — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Alpha Lyrae Discovery.
Because of the increase in solar radiation, the surface of the earth will soon be unable to sustain life, and people will need to move to the ground in the future. Therefore, scientists have developed high-tech trains that can shuttle underground efficiently.
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Street volleyball - Invitation
Single-player alternative to Alpha Lyrae Discovery — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Alpha Lyrae Discovery.
Play volleyball matches with different players from different regions. Use you ability and find a way to defeat the opponent. Only with skill and quick reflexes can you beat them and become a champion.
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Christmas Runner
Single-player alternative to Alpha Lyrae Discovery — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Alpha Lyrae Discovery.
"Christmas Runner - Rocket Boot Adventure" is an exciting Christmas-themed parkour game where players become a rocket boot runner, navigating diverse terrains, overcoming various obstacles, and pushing their limits.