Single-player games like Commander: Modern War
Below are 17 single-player Steam games similar to Commander: Modern War, 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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Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War
Single-player alternative to Commander: Modern War — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Commander: Modern War.
Warhammer 40,000: Gladius – Relics of War brings you to a world of terror and violence. Four factions will engage in a brutal war for dominance over the planet’s resources. In the first turn-based 4X strategy game set in Warhammer 40,000 you will lead one of four unique factions.
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Fantasy General II
Single-player alternative to Commander: Modern War — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Commander: Modern War.
The fantasy wargaming classic is back! Lead powerful heroes and mighty armies into battle in this critically acclaimed turn-based strategy milestone. Level up and train your units and guide them through a gripping story campaign to decide the fate of a world on the brink of destruction.
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Shadow Empire
Single-player alternative to Commander: Modern War — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Commander: Modern War.
Shadow Empire is a deep turn-based 4X wargame with a unique blend of military focus, procedurally generated content and role-playing features. Players take the seat of the supreme ruler of a small nation, with the goal of reconquering a devastated planet.
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Panzer Corps 2
Single-player alternative to Commander: Modern War — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Commander: Modern War.
Panzer Corps 2 is the ultimate Second World War strategy game! Enjoy the time-proven gameplay formula which has been appreciated by millions of players over the years, brought to a whole new level of refinement up to the latest technical standards.
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Unity of Command II
Single-player alternative to Commander: Modern War — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Strategy with Commander: Modern War.
Unity of Command II is the sequel to one of the most critically acclaimed strategy games of all time; a game critics called 'the perfect gateway' into computer war games.
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Athena Crisis
Single-player alternative to Commander: Modern War — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Commander: Modern War.
Athena Crisis is a modern retro turn-based strategy game that places you in command of 40+ units in your journey across the multiverse. Embark on a challenging single-player quest or dive into the thrill of ranked or casual multiplayer modes to become the best Athena Crisis player!
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The Battle of Polytopia
Single-player alternative to Commander: Modern War — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Commander: Modern War.
Welcome to the unique, turn-based strategy game set in the strange, flat world of the Square. Lead one of 16 distinct civilizations to victory by expanding your empire, researching technologies, and ultimately become ruler of the world! Play in single-player or multiplayer mode for up to 16 players.
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Old World
Single-player alternative to Commander: Modern War — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Commander: Modern War.
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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Fire Commander
Single-player alternative to Commander: Modern War — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Strategy with Commander: Modern War.
See what it means to face the fire. Command a firefighting unit in an exciting tactical RTS. Save lives, manage your water supplies and care for your team in 30+ missions. Be a real hero!
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Z Dawn
Single-player alternative to Commander: Modern War — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Strategy with Commander: Modern War.
Z Dawn is a survival RPG that takes place in a post-apocalyptic world in which you get to manage a group of survivors to fight for their life, level up their skills, help fight off different breeds of zombies, build and upgrade camp, face hundreds of thrilling events and much more!
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Expect The Unexpected
Single-player alternative to Commander: Modern War — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Commander: Modern War.
Expect The Unexpected is a roguelike, fast-paced, turn-based game with RPG elements. Interact with random generated maps in which you have to deal with hundreds of different events and situations. What will you be? What will you become?
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Dungeons of Hell
Single-player alternative to Commander: Modern War — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Strategy with Commander: Modern War.
Enter the dungeons of hell, face many different demons in a tactical challenge. You play as a lone hero against hordes of demons, clear the dungeons to get more equipment and experience to unlock new and powerful abilities.
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Paths & Danger
Single-player alternative to Commander: Modern War — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Strategy with Commander: Modern War.
Embark on an enchanting journey to Paths & Danger, a masterfully crafted procedural turn-based RPG that seamlessly blends simplicity with tactical brilliance. Get ready to be captivated as you assemble a formidable fellowship, where the art of teamwork takes center stage.
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Mutant Meltdown
Single-player alternative to Commander: Modern War — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Commander: Modern War.
Mutant Meltdown is a survival RPG that takes place in a post-apocalyptic world in which you get to manage a group of survivors to fight for their life, level up their skills, help fight off different breeds of mutants, build and upgrade your camp, face hordes of mutants and much more!
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Jurassic Clans
Single-player alternative to Commander: Modern War — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Commander: Modern War.
Jurassic Clans sets in a world where dinosaurs co-exist with humans. Ensure your people thrive in this dangerous world by surviving and evolving your tribe. Search for resources to expand your village, research technologies, defend your people from predators and prepare for the upcoming apocalypse.
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Interstellar Conquest
Single-player alternative to Commander: Modern War — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Commander: Modern War.
Take planets and assemble your fleet. The conquest of space is now, navigate through asteroid fields and hide in nebulas to outsmart your opponents. Experience the challenge of ion storms disrupting your ship's sensors and become the ultimate space fleet commander.
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Commander: World War II
Single-player alternative to Commander: Modern War — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Commander: Modern War.
Commander: World War II is a turn-based tactical game where you lead either the Allies or the Axis to victory. Deploy infantry, tanks, planes, and naval units, capture locations, use the terrain, and counter specialized units in intense battles. Design your own maps and dominate the battlefield.