Single-player games like Arc Intelligence
Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Arc Intelligence, 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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Life of an NPC
Single-player alternative to Arc Intelligence — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Arc Intelligence.
An AI-directed town where anything can happen. Let your NPCs thrive, or turn them against each other. Each character has their own goals and desires and responds to events in real time.
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Dark Web: Vigilante
Single-player alternative to Arc Intelligence — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Arc Intelligence.
You are Vigilantus, a genius hacker and former member of Runyan. Immerse yourself in a world run by corrupt corporations, politicians, and greedy pharmaceutical companies. Uncover dark political secrets. Battle systemic injustice. Redistribute wealth to the poor. Destroy entire corporations.
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This Is the President
Single-player alternative to Arc Intelligence — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Adventure with Arc Intelligence.
This Is the President is a political thriller. You are the newly elected leader with a shady background. It is up to you to abuse the position of the most powerful man in the world to escape justice for past crimes – even if that pitches the country into utter chaos.
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Mesmer
Single-player alternative to Arc Intelligence — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Arc Intelligence.
A unique revolution simulator where every encounter matters. Mesmer! The pearl of the old world. At least it used to be. But this city has failed its people. Unite the people, spark a revolution and storm the castle. Build a better Mesmer.
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Pax Astra
Single-player alternative to Arc Intelligence — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Arc Intelligence.
A political sim RPG space opera with 4X elements, inspired by Suzerain and Stellaris. Become the first president of a fallen empire, choose any ideology, and expand into the stars. Your decisions shape the nation and the galaxy. Follow any ideology, be the leader you want in Pax Astra!
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Political Arena
Single-player alternative to Arc Intelligence — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Arc Intelligence.
POLITICAL ARENA is a one-of-a-kind strategy/sim sandbox about American politics. Seek fame or infamy in a richly simulated political world, complete with high stakes legislative strategizing, backroom deals and the press. Customize and play as the politician of your dreams (or nightmares).
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The Prime Minister's Crest: Path to Power
Single-player alternative to Arc Intelligence — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Arc Intelligence.
A political simulation visual novel set in a severe post-bubble economic crisis. As newly elected governor Kazuma Oreki, allocate tight budgets to resolve economic, security, and welfare issues. Navigate complex factional politics and ultimately forge your path to the Prime Minister's seat.
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KingSim
Single-player alternative to Arc Intelligence — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Arc Intelligence.
Become the King in a story-driven 8-bit style game, where choice matters. And try not to die instantly...