Single-player games like Darkstar One
Below are 12 single-player Steam games similar to Darkstar One, 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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Starpoint Gemini 2
Single-player alternative to Darkstar One — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Darkstar One.
Captain your own space ship and roam the galaxy in 3D in this tactical space simulator with tons of RPG depth ! Space has never looked so inviting - but images can betray...It has been two years since the end of the second Gemini war, the situation in the wartorn system is further from resolution than ever.
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Evochron Mercenary
Single-player alternative to Darkstar One — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Darkstar One.
The life of an independent mercenary is rarely without excitement. Your spacecraft awaits and your adventure begins in the Sapphire star system.
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X3: Terran Conflict
Single-player alternative to Darkstar One — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Darkstar One.
It is the year 2938. The long wished-for encounter of the X Universe and the Earth holds both joy and sorrow for the people. Despite flourishing trade, the clash of the diverse races, cultures and life forms creates new tensions, mistrust and open conflict that need to be overcome!
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PULSAR: Lost Colony
Single-player alternative to Darkstar One — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Darkstar One.
The co-op open-world space sim where everyone has a role! Pilot the ship. Reroute power. Launch nukes. Explore alien planets. Research new talents. Work together to find the Lost Colony! ...or just deliver some biscuits
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Starpoint Gemini Warlords
Single-player alternative to Darkstar One — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Darkstar One.
Strategy from the front lines! Starpoint Gemini Warlords combines 3rd person capital spaceship combat with 4X strategy and RPG gameplay elements. Build mighty war fleets and send them into battle or lead them into combat yourself. Become the Warlord and conquer the Gemini system!
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Avorion
Single-player alternative to Darkstar One — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Darkstar One.
A procedural co-op space sandbox where players can build their own space ships out of dynamically scalable blocks. Fight epic space battles, explore, mine, trade, wage wars and build your own empire to save your galaxy from being torn apart by an unknown enemy.
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Chorus
Single-player alternative to Darkstar One — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Darkstar One.
Take control of Nara on a quest to destroy the dark cult that created her. Unlock devastating weapons & mind-bending abilities in an evolution of the space-combat shooter. Along with Forsaken, her sentient starfighter, explore ancient temples, engage in zero-g combat & venture beyond waking reality.
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Ostranauts
Single-player alternative to Darkstar One — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
Navigate your scrappy ship through the boneyard in search of valuable parts in abandoned vessels. Use salvage to upgrade your ship, or sell it for cash to pay down your mounting debt, or restock fuel, air, or food. Fly and role-play aboard your dream spaceship in this hardcore noir space-sim.
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Privateer Escape
Single-player alternative to Darkstar One — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Darkstar One.
Play as a Privateer, sailing the seas and hunting for treasure while being hunted by Pirates! Prove your worth as you avoid dangerous obstacles, face fearsome foes, take on the terrors of the seas, and show how long you can last!
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Patrician III
Single-player alternative to Darkstar One — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
Become a fellow of the famous medieval Hanse trading association in the 13th century. Manage the politics, prestige and economic success in your city and the known parts of Europe!
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Port Royale 2
Single-player alternative to Darkstar One — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
The Caribbean in the 17th Century - Trade with over 60 towns, create your own production facilities, expand your trading empire and influence the development of the New World. As pirates and military fleets threaten your trade convoys, you'll need escort ships.
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The Great Art Race
Single-player alternative to Darkstar One — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
The famous art collection of your family was stolen. By investing the profits of your coffee or tobacco plantations you might have the chance to save the heritage of your ancestors – but only if you manage your colonial enterprise wisely.