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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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    Calyx — Steam game cover

    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 With only an out-of-date AI for company, can you survive?

    2026StrategyEarly Access24.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Here Comes The Swarm — Steam game cover

    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?

    2026StrategyIndieSimulation15.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    New Home: Medieval Village — Steam game cover

    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.

    2022StrategyIndieSimulationDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Ground of Aces — Steam game cover

    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!

    2025StrategySimulationEarly Access29.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Whiskerwood — Steam game cover

    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.

    2025StrategySimulationEarly Access29.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Nova Roma — Steam game cover

    Nova Roma

    Single-player alternative to Space Drilling Station — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Space Drilling Station.

    The glory of Rome is at your fingertips in this city-building game where you must appease the gods, enact laws, and develop complex supply chains to meet the needs of your citizens.

    2026StrategySimulationEarly Access29.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Mars Attracts — Steam game cover

    Mars Attracts

    Single-player alternative to Space Drilling Station — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Space Drilling Station.

    Mars Attracts is a park management sim set in the iconic universe of Mars Attacks™. Play as the devious Martians as you construct detailed enclosures, manage staff, and most importantly - abduct and experiment on humans for the entertainment of your Martian guests!

    2025ActionStrategyAdventure24.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Let Them Trade — Steam game cover

    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.

    2025StrategyIndieSimulation17.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →