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Single-player games like Artificial Extinction 2

Below are 9 single-player Steam games similar to Artificial Extinction 2, 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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    Deterrence — Steam game cover

    Deterrence

    Single-player alternative to Artificial Extinction 2 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Artificial Extinction 2.

    Artificial intelligence has plotted a path to a sustainable future, but humans aren't included. Defend humanity against the A.I. in this instant action real-time strategy, tower defense hybrid.

    2024ActionStrategy9.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Attack on Toys — Steam game cover

    Attack on Toys

    Single-player alternative to Artificial Extinction 2 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Artificial Extinction 2.

    Relive Your Childhood Toys comes to life! Build your Army Toys, make battle scenario, watch the Toys battling each other, and customize your play with Attack on Toys Toy Box. Command your Army Toys to fight againts another toys strategically and keep them alive during battle!

    2021ActionStrategyIndie6.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Armed to the Gears — Steam game cover

    Armed to the Gears

    Single-player alternative to Artificial Extinction 2 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Artificial Extinction 2.

    Control a fully armed Mech and fight through cyberpunk cities, military bases and industrial ruins. Capture and defend territories, build turrets and structures, and wage war against powerful enemies!

    2020ActionStrategyIndie4.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Shrot — Steam game cover

    Shrot

    Single-player alternative to Artificial Extinction 2 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Artificial Extinction 2.

    Shrot is a bite-sized old-school action RTS set on a sandy planet with horses, tractors and techno music.

    2024ActionStrategyIndie6.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Tempest Rising — Steam game cover

    Tempest Rising

    Single-player alternative to Artificial Extinction 2 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Artificial Extinction 2.

    Command distinct factions in a desperate struggle for power and resources in Tempest Rising - a classic RTS set on Earth after a nuclear war.

    2025ActionStrategy29.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Door Kickers 2: Task Force North — Steam game cover

    Door Kickers 2: Task Force North

    Single-player alternative to Artificial Extinction 2 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Artificial Extinction 2.

    Command military Special Ops Teams in gripping tactical combat against a Middle East-based terrorist network. Sequel to RockPaperShotgun's "Best Tactics Game of 2014".

    2025ActionStrategyIndie24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Northend Tower Defense — Steam game cover

    Northend Tower Defense

    Single-player alternative to Artificial Extinction 2 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Artificial Extinction 2.

    Jump into a realtime strategy, action filled battlefield, deploy relentless soldiers, unlock powerful troops and vehicles, upgrade your army, decimate the enemy. If that's not enough, jump into a chaotic Zombie mode, with traps, fun upgrades, and a new gameplay!

    2024ActionStrategyIndie3.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Cosmic Trip — Steam game cover

    Cosmic Trip

    Single-player alternative to Artificial Extinction 2 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Artificial Extinction 2.

    Cosmic Trip is an award-winning real-time strategy VR game. Build a base, command a flying drone army, and attack/defend hostile enemies on strange alien planets.

    2017ActionStrategyIndie19.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Artificial Extinction — Steam game cover

    Artificial Extinction

    Single-player alternative to Artificial Extinction 2 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Artificial Extinction 2.

    You have 9 days to find a safe place on the planet. Your ship is low on fuel and you have to land. Setup sentry guns around you to defend yourself while you collect more fuel for the ship. AI controlled Drones and Tanks attack you trying to find weaknesses in your defenses.

    2020ActionStrategyIndie4.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →