Single-player games like Rise of Venice
Below are 13 single-player Steam games similar to Rise of Venice, 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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Port Royale 3
Single-player alternative to Rise of Venice — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Rise of Venice.
The Caribbean, in the turbulent 17th Century. The mighty kingdoms of Spain, England, France and the Netherlands fight over the colonies. And there you are, a young sea captain whose only goal is to become the most powerful man in the New World.
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Port Royale 4
Single-player alternative to Rise of Venice — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Rise of Venice.
Set sail and join the colonial powers of Spain, England, France and the Netherlands in their fight for supremacy of the Caribbean in the 17th century.
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Patrician III
Single-player alternative to Rise of Venice — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Rise of Venice.
Become a fellow of the famous medieval Hanse trading association in the 13th century. Manage the politics, prestige and economic success in your city and the known parts of Europe!
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Grand Ages: Medieval
Single-player alternative to Rise of Venice — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Rise of Venice.
Rise from the humble role of a simple mayor governing a small settlement and rule over all of Europe.
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Winds Of Trade
Single-player alternative to Rise of Venice — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Rise of Venice.
Winds Of Trade is a strategy game about running an ocean trading company in the 18th and 19th centuries. Building your trading empire will not be your only goal! Ruthless pirates, shady smugglers, wartime and fierce competitors will make the way to the top a long and hard road for you!
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Port Royale 2
Single-player alternative to Rise of Venice — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Rise of Venice.
The Caribbean in the 17th Century - Trade with over 60 towns, create your own production facilities, expand your trading empire and influence the development of the New World. As pirates and military fleets threaten your trade convoys, you'll need escort ships.
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Commander: Conquest of the Americas
Single-player alternative to Rise of Venice — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Rise of Venice.
Set sail for the New World and shape the destiny of your empire. Lead one of seven European factions in this blend of colony management, exploration, and naval strategy. Build settlements, explore vast territories, and secure your legacy through diplomacy and tactical naval combat.
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Patrician IV
Single-player alternative to Rise of Venice — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Rise of Venice.
You are a merchant in northern Europe in the late Middle Ages when the Hanseatic League was flourishing. Your goal is to rise to the most successful and influential member of the Hanse, ultimately being elected Elderman, leader of the trading league.
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Sid Meier's Pirates!
Single-player alternative to Rise of Venice — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
Sail the Caribbean, marauding all on the high seas or ally your ship and crew as a privateer in search of riches - the life you choose is up to you. Face dogged enemies, raid unsuspecting villages, woo fair maidens, avoid capture or dig for buried treasure. Discover what it takes to become one of the most famous pirates in history!
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Merchant
Single-player alternative to Rise of Venice — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with Rise of Venice.
Merchant blends traditional RPG systems and tycoon style mechanics. No gems, no consumables, all purchases are DLC! Great for second screen gaming! Merchant reimagines the classic RPG experience from the perspective of a Merchant. Hire Heroes and Crafters to do your bidding for you.
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Railway Empire
Single-player alternative to Rise of Venice — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Rise of Venice.
In Railway Empire, you will create an elaborate and wide-ranging rail network, purchase over 40 different trains modelled in extraordinary detail, and buy or build railway stations, maintenance buildings, factories and tourist attractions to keep your travel network ahead of the competition.
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Railway Empire 2
Single-player alternative to Rise of Venice — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Rise of Venice.
Don the coat of a clever entrepreneur, take over a small railway company in the early 1800s and turn your steam engines into the workhorses of the economy. Grow your company into the largest railway company of the continent and outsmart your competitors.
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Tortuga - A Pirate's Tale
Single-player alternative to Rise of Venice — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Rise of Venice.
Tortuga - A Pirate’s Tale tells the journey of a pirate captain with a lust for gold and glory who assumes command of a fleet of pirate ships to strike the Caribbean.