Single-player games like Space Drilling Station
Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Space Drilling Station, 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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Star Trek: Outposts Unknown
Single-player alternative to Space Drilling Station — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Space Drilling Station.
Lead your crew across strange new worlds in this narrative driven outpost builder! Research, explore, and build as you face a mysterious cosmic force that threatens a new ally. Your adventure awaits, Captain!
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SpaceSlog
Single-player alternative to Space Drilling Station — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Space Drilling Station.
Build your spaceship, manage your crew, and explore the cosmos whilst trying to keep your crew alive and your ship fully functioning. This game features simulated ship systems and a lived in universe which creates a challenging, unique and unforgettable experience with every playthrough.
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Calyx
Single-player alternative to Space Drilling Station — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Early Access with Space Drilling Station.
A strategy game with a new kind of enemy, Calyx puts you in charge of a space mining outpost, locked in battle against powerful plant-aliens. Build your base, gather resources, assemble your forces, and take on the Calyx. With only an out-of-date AI for company, can you survive?
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Here Comes The Swarm
Single-player alternative to Space Drilling Station — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Space Drilling Station.
Here Comes the Swarm is a survival RTS with a pause button! Create your strategy, build, manage, and defend your settlements at your own pace. Take the fight to the hive mind and lead expeditions to deliver a deadly blow and eradicate your foes. Will you reclaim Ulora from the relentless Swarm?
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New Home: Medieval Village
Single-player alternative to Space Drilling Station — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Space Drilling Station.
New Home Medieval Village is a zoning-based medieval themed city building game. Create zoning areas according to the demands of the villagers and meet the needs of the villagers. Keep them happy with your service buildings and attract wealthier villagers to your village.
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Let Them Trade
Single-player alternative to Space Drilling Station — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Space Drilling Station.
Build a network of cities that produce and trade resources, upgrade your castle, and protect the cities from cheeky bandits. Tinker with the economy at your own pace, and watch the charming wooden world grow into a lively and thriving kingdom.
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Whiskerwood
Single-player alternative to Space Drilling Station — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Space Drilling Station.
Establish a home for your industrious mice under the oppressive paw of your cat overlords in this city builder featuring complex simulations, intricate production chains, and the age-old rivalry between cat and mouse.
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Ground of Aces
Single-player alternative to Space Drilling Station — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Space Drilling Station.
Take command of a remote military air base during World War II. Build your own airfield, manage iconic aircraft and oversee your crew’s well-being. Prepare them against air raids and send your pilots on dangerous missions. Survive and help your nation win the war!