Single-player games like Hexfactory
Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Hexfactory, 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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Cosmic Ascent
Single-player alternative to Hexfactory — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Hexfactory.
Build and expand an orbital station in this idle/incremental space colony sim. Manage crew, resources, refinery chains, research and ship expeditions as you progress from Earth orbit toward new planets.
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Stellar Shipyard
Single-player alternative to Hexfactory — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Hexfactory.
Stellar Shipyard is a space colony sandbox where you design modular ships and stations, and automate resource production using drones and workers. Let the automated systems fly even the most improvised designs. Face rival factions and threats solo, or alongside friends as allies or rivals.
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Asteroid Colony
Single-player alternative to Hexfactory — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Hexfactory.
In this real time strategy city builder game you will help humanity in reaching beyond earth by establishing a permanent and thriving settlement in the asteroid belt. Settling in space comes with enormous challenges and dangers, which you will have to guide your people through
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The Final Earth 2
Single-player alternative to Hexfactory — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Hexfactory.
The Final Earth 2 is a vertical sci-fi city builder. Earth is unlivable, so you decide to create a space colony. Gather resources, then build and research your way to a better future! Grow your city from an exploration ship to a huge metropolis, full of advanced technology. What will you build?
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Space Haven
Single-player alternative to Hexfactory — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Hexfactory.
Embark on a space voyage with your ragtag crew of civilians in search of a new home. Build spaceships tile by tile, create optimal gas conditions, manage the needs and moods of their crew, encounter other space-faring groups, and explore the universe in this spaceship colony simulation.
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Heliopolis Six
Single-player alternative to Hexfactory — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Hexfactory.
Embark on a cosmic odyssey as the director of your own space station in a galaxy full of wonders. Skillful management is vital as you construct and connect station components, oversee resource handling, and guide your space haven to reach new heights amidst the stars.
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Surviving Mars
Single-player alternative to Hexfactory — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Hexfactory.
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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Stellar Settlers: Space Base Builder
Single-player alternative to Hexfactory — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Hexfactory.
Stellar Settlers is a chill space base/city builder and colony sim game. With unique vertical and horizontal base-building gameplay, settle on 10 hostile alien planets and build your own thriving colony. Get enough materials to build a physics-based Spaceship and try to escape from disasters.