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Single-player games like Gladihaters

Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Gladihaters, 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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    Globalism — Steam game cover

    Globalism

    Single-player alternative to Gladihaters — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Gladihaters.

    A global strategy for the 21st century. The threat of nuclear war, economic inequality, overpopulation of some regions and extinction of other regions, the crisis of capitalism... Find your solutions to the current problems of mankind!

    2024StrategySimulationEarly Access29.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Grow Empire: Rome — Steam game cover

    Grow Empire: Rome

    Single-player alternative to Gladihaters — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Strategy with Gladihaters.

    Hey Caesar! Defend your fortress and build your roman empire

    2024ActionStrategySimulation3.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    AfterWar — Steam game cover

    AfterWar

    Single-player alternative to Gladihaters — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Gladihaters.

    AfterWar is a strategy about the world in 2028

    2023StrategyIndieSimulation24.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Cyber Prison Management — Steam game cover

    Cyber Prison Management

    Single-player alternative to Gladihaters — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Gladihaters.

    You are tasked with managing 8 prisoners in a flying space prison for 30 days with your camera system. You’ll need to manage the stock market, hostile ships, and keep prisoners in line. Or play as one of the prisoners, hiding and trying to escape. But be careful - danger is always around the corner.

    2023StrategySimulation9.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    World Order: Global Power — Steam game cover

    World Order: Global Power

    Single-player alternative to Gladihaters — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Gladihaters.

    Lead a nation, shape global policy, and rewrite history in this deep real-time grand strategy and political simulation.

    2026StrategyIndieSimulation19.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Global Protocol: New World Order — Steam game cover

    Global Protocol: New World Order

    Single-player alternative to Gladihaters — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Gladihaters.

    Command any of 261 real-world countries in this 2026 grand strategy game. Build your economy, lead armies, and navigate deep diplomacy. Features built-in modding support and 12 supported languages. Shape the global order through espionage, nuclear deterrence, and AI-driven geopolitics.

    2026StrategyIndieSimulation17.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Dark Web: Vigilante — Steam game cover

    Dark Web: Vigilante

    Single-player alternative to Gladihaters — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Gladihaters.

    You are Vigilantus, a genius hacker and former member of Runyan. Immerse yourself in a world run by corrupt corporations, politicians, and greedy pharmaceutical companies. Uncover dark political secrets. Battle systemic injustice. Redistribute wealth to the poor. Destroy entire corporations.

    2024StrategyIndieAdventure4.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Government Contractors: Arms of Influence — Steam game cover

    Government Contractors: Arms of Influence

    Single-player alternative to Gladihaters — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Gladihaters.

    Historically accurate strategy game where you act as a government contractor researching, developing, and manufacturing weapons and technology for your clients. You choose the parts for each product, but be aware that cheap or wrong political choices may affect your success rate!

    2025StrategySimulationEarly Access6.00 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →