Single-player games like The Pioneers: Surviving Desolation
Below are 14 single-player Steam games similar to The Pioneers: Surviving Desolation, 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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Shuttle World
Single-player alternative to The Pioneers: Surviving Desolation — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation and RPG with The Pioneers: Surviving Desolation.
Shuttle World is a first person open world sandbox game, integrating exploration, construction, survival, entertainment and other elements. Players can embark on adventures alone in the game, exploring the entire vast planet! Various free gameplay, welcome to download...
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the ISLE survival
Single-player alternative to The Pioneers: Surviving Desolation — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with The Pioneers: Surviving Desolation.
The ISLE survival is a vast open world survival / crafting game. Loot resources, craft items, build camps and explore the environment. Protect yourself from hazards and wildlife. Find ways to survive in hostile living conditions.
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Retailer Tycoon
Single-player alternative to The Pioneers: Surviving Desolation — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Simulation with The Pioneers: Surviving Desolation.
Retailer Tycoon is a base building, retail empire game. This game allows you to create any kind of retail shop you can think of. This RTS game allows you to make billions of in game money from your store. Create endless possibilities of stores and create that chain all though Sydney Australia.
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Outworld Station
Single-player alternative to The Pioneers: Surviving Desolation — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Simulation with The Pioneers: Surviving Desolation.
Take the helm as a new Station Commander and exploit an alien star system in this stunning space-station factory automation game. Amass resources and construct starships using increasingly advanced manufacturing and expand your station in a hostile universe.
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Sapiens
Single-player alternative to The Pioneers: Surviving Desolation — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Simulation with The Pioneers: Surviving Desolation.
Create your own prehistoric civilization and lead your tribe in a world you shape. Start with nothing, build towns and industry, and advance through thousands of years of technological breakthroughs in this intimate yet expansive colony sim.
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Darfall
Single-player alternative to The Pioneers: Surviving Desolation — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Simulation with The Pioneers: Surviving Desolation.
Darfall is a hero-based RPG city-building game that puts you in the role of a hero who must protect their home and help it grow! During the day, grow your hero’s might, find epic loot, master new abilities, and fortify your settlement. At night, survive the hordes of undead, until you triumph.
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The Last Haven
Single-player alternative to The Pioneers: Surviving Desolation — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Simulation with The Pioneers: Surviving Desolation.
The world after a nuclear war. Manage the settlement, learn technology, make decisions, produce weapons, ammunition, organize defense, raid for supplies on other areas, do not let residents die, survive the nuclear winter.
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Tower Factory
Single-player alternative to The Pioneers: Surviving Desolation — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Simulation with The Pioneers: Surviving Desolation.
Tower Factory is a tower defense and automation game with roguelite elements. Optimize resource production using conveyor systems while defending against monster waves. Can you find and destroy the enemy tower before it's too late?
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Surviving Mars
Single-player alternative to The Pioneers: Surviving Desolation — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Simulation with The Pioneers: Surviving Desolation.
There will be challenges to overcome. Execute your strategy and improve your colony’s chances of survival while unlocking the mysteries of this alien world. Are you ready? Mars is waiting for you.
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The Martian Job
Single-player alternative to The Pioneers: Surviving Desolation — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares RPG with The Pioneers: Surviving Desolation.
Rob the first Martian casino and find out who really rules the planet! Crack a safe, break some hearts, start a revolution, or get rich beyond the stars!
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Stranded: Alien Dawn
Single-player alternative to The Pioneers: Surviving Desolation — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Simulation with The Pioneers: Surviving Desolation.
Brave a new world in Stranded: Alien Dawn, a planet survival sim placing the fate of a small marooned group in your hands. Forge your story through compelling and immersive strategic gameplay as you make vital decisions to protect your survivors.
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The Alters
Single-player alternative to The Pioneers: Surviving Desolation — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
Explore an emotional sci-fi game with a unique blend of survival, adventure, and base-building elements. Help Jan Dolski, the sole survivor of an ill-fated space expedition, create alternative versions of himself to escape a hostile planet and tackle personal turmoils with this unconventional crew.
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Aftermath
Single-player alternative to The Pioneers: Surviving Desolation — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and RPG with The Pioneers: Surviving Desolation.
This is a shooting game!
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Jurassic Parkour
Single-player alternative to The Pioneers: Surviving Desolation — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
Jurassic Parkour is a 2D auto-running precision platformer where you play as a raptor. Control Kora by timing jumps to dodge hazards, collect eggs, and unlock new modes. Nail tight, responsive movement across 100+ handcrafted levels. It's easy to pick up, rewarding and fun to master.