Single-player games like Nexus 5X
Below are 14 single-player Steam games similar to Nexus 5X, 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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Space Imperia 4X
Single-player alternative to Nexus 5X — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Nexus 5X.
A faithful digital adaptation of the acclaimed board game Space Empires 4X by GMT Games, beloved by wargamers for almost two decades. Command the rise of your civilization and the fall of others, all in one to two hours.
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Headquarters: World War II
Single-player alternative to Nexus 5X — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Nexus 5X.
Headquarters: World War II is a fast-paced turn-based strategy game where your battlefield tactics are as important as your army management skills. Experience both sides of the war, battling in Europe as the USA, the UK, or Germany. Storm bunkers, occupy houses, win tank duels.
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远征契约
Single-player alternative to Nexus 5X — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and RPG with Nexus 5X.
《远征契约》是一款经典回合制战略冒险游戏，融合角色扮演、武装冲突和王国管理元素，驾驭古代魔法，厉兵秣马、拓土开疆，铸就游吟诗人可万世传颂的帝国伟业！
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Battlestar Galactica Deadlock
Single-player alternative to Nexus 5X — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Nexus 5X.
In Battlestar Galactica Deadlock™ you’ll take command of the Colonial Fleet in defense of the Twelve Colonies during the First Cylon War. Lead many different types of ships in this 3D tactical game. Every decision counts, your strategy will be vital – can you ensure mankind’s survival?
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Yacht Dice
Single-player alternative to Nexus 5X — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Nexus 5X.
Yacht Dice is a classic dice game popular around the world, each player by throwing dice statistics score to carry on the game, the player with the highest score wins. Invite friends to play online, or compete against players from around the world.
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Songs of Conquest
Single-player alternative to Nexus 5X — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and RPG with Nexus 5X.
Raise mighty armies, wield ancient magic and forge an empire. This turn-based strategy adventure game fuses strategic decision making, tactical combat and kingdom management.
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Demeo
Single-player alternative to Nexus 5X — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Nexus 5X.
Adventurers, it’s time to unite! Gather your friends and battle the dark forces that have overtaken the world of Resolution Games' award-winning RPG dungeon crawler, Demeo. The next generation of tabletop adventure has arrived!
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Demeo: PC Edition
Single-player alternative to Nexus 5X — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Nexus 5X.
It’s dangerous to go alone! Grab your friends and assemble a party, because plumbing the depths of Demeo requires strategy, cunning, and teamwork. An award-winning cooperative tabletop adventure for up to four players.
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Stellaris
Single-player alternative to Nexus 5X — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Nexus 5X.
Explore a galaxy full of wonders in this sci-fi grand strategy game from Paradox Development Studios. Interact with diverse alien races, discover strange new worlds with unexpected events and expand the reach of your empire. Each new adventure holds almost limitless possibilities.
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Master of Orion 2
Single-player alternative to Nexus 5X — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Nexus 5X.
Forge an empire in a universe where population growth is stripping away planetary resources. Colonize unknown planets and trade with other races for their knowledge.
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Old World
Single-player alternative to Nexus 5X — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Nexus 5X.
Old World is a revolutionary new historical strategy game where you lead your dynasty over generations of rule against rival kings and queens. Wage massive wars, manage your court, and build a dynasty — or watch your empire crumble to dust. What legacy will you leave behind?
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Slay the Spire
Single-player alternative to Nexus 5X — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Nexus 5X.
We fused card games and roguelikes together to make the best single player deckbuilder we could. Craft a unique deck, encounter bizarre creatures, discover relics of immense power, and Slay the Spire!
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Trials of Fire
Single-player alternative to Nexus 5X — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Nexus 5X.
A Tactical, Deck-Building Roguelite. Choose 3 Heroes and adventure into a post-Cataclysmic wasteland. Engage enemies in a unique meld of card-play and tactical, positional combat. Level up and scavenge what you can to customise your decks and build a party to take on any challenge!
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Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader
Single-player alternative to Nexus 5X — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Nexus 5X.
Made in a close partnership with Games Workshop, Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader is a story-rich classical RPG from Owlcat Games, developers of the critically acclaimed game, Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous.