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Single-player games like Empire Chronicles

Below are 9 single-player Steam games similar to Empire Chronicles, 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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    Wildermyth — Steam game cover

    Wildermyth

    Single-player alternative to Empire Chronicles — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and RPG with Empire Chronicles.

    Wildermyth follows heroes over their whole careers, from their pitchfork days to their powerful primes, and on into old age and memory. It’s a party-based procedural storytelling RPG where tactical combat and story decisions will alter your world and reshape your cast of characters.

    2021StrategyIndieRPG24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    The Banner Saga 3 — Steam game cover

    The Banner Saga 3

    Single-player alternative to Empire Chronicles — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and RPG with Empire Chronicles.

    Banner Saga 3 is the epic conclusion to a sweeping viking saga six years in the making. This strategic RPG, acclaimed for its strong story and compelling characters has won over 20 awards and been nominated for 4 BAFTA awards.

    2018StrategyIndieRPG24.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Dark Deity — Steam game cover

    Dark Deity

    Single-player alternative to Empire Chronicles — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Empire Chronicles.

    Step into the world of Terrazael and lead soon-to-be legendary heroes in a quest to restore a land fractured by broken oaths, reckless wars, and untamed magic. Fight back in turn-based battles, manage character relationships, collect dangerous artifacts, and hopefully restore the world...

    2021StrategyIndieAdventure24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    The Age of Decadence — Steam game cover

    The Age of Decadence

    Single-player alternative to Empire Chronicles — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and RPG with Empire Chronicles.

    The Age of Decadence is a turn-based, hardcore role-playing game set in a low magic fantasy world. The game features a detailed skill-based character system, multiple skill-based ways to handle quests, choices & consequences, and extensive dialogue trees.

    2015IndieRPG14.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Inkbound — Steam game cover

    Inkbound

    Single-player alternative to Empire Chronicles — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Empire Chronicles.

    A turn-based tactical roguelike from the creators of Monster Train. Play solo or co-op, create powerful builds, and save the Atheneum.

    2024ActionStrategyIndie8.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    YIIK: A Postmodern RPG — Steam game cover

    YIIK: A Postmodern RPG

    Single-player alternative to Empire Chronicles — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and RPG with Empire Chronicles.

    Experience YIIK: A Postmodern RPG 1.5 (I.V) update with revamped battles and cutscenes. A child relinquishes her name for a birthday invite, hoping to find her brother. Alex's reality unravels, guided by a mysterious cat, witnessing a woman vanish, igniting an obsession that threatens his world.

    2019IndieRPG19.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Lost Eidolons — Steam game cover

    Lost Eidolons

    Single-player alternative to Empire Chronicles — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and RPG with Empire Chronicles.

    Lost Eidolons is a turn-based tactical RPG with a gripping cinematic narrative, set in a waning empire riven by civil war. Take on the role of a charming mercenary captain, Eden, and lead his band of allies through epic encounters on a classic turn-based battlefield.

    2022StrategyIndieRPG34.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Rogue Waters — Steam game cover

    Rogue Waters

    Single-player alternative to Empire Chronicles — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure and RPG with Empire Chronicles.

    Rogue Waters is a Pirate Tactical Turn-Based Rogue-lite. Play as Captain Cutter, commanding your ship and crew through procedurally generated encounters to seek revenge. Recruit, train, and upgrade crew, use powerful sea creatures, and engage in dynamic naval and melee combat to gain the upper hand.

    2024ActionStrategyAdventure29.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Harvest Moon: Mad Dash — Steam game cover

    Harvest Moon: Mad Dash

    Single-player alternative to Empire Chronicles — playable solo, no multiplayer required.

    Go solo or take along a few friends in this fast-paced farming frenzy! Harvest, fish, milk, and more as you fulfill orders to complete each level, but watch out for molten lava, raging boars, and other obstacles!

    2019Casual19.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →