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Single-player games like Folklands

Below are 9 single-player Steam games similar to Folklands, 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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    Stronghold: Definitive Edition — Steam game cover

    Stronghold: Definitive Edition

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

    Greetings sire! Your stronghold awaits you. Build a castle economy, besiege unforgettable villains and return to the 'castle sim' that started it all. Experience this classic RTS with upgraded visuals, modernised gameplay, Steam multiplayer and a new campaign.

    2023StrategySimulation14.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Northgard: Definitive Edition — Steam game cover

    Northgard: Definitive Edition

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

    Northgard: Definitive Edition is a critically acclaimed real-time strategy game based on Norse mythology. Lead your clan, uncover the secrets of a mysterious newfound continent and defeat your enemies to conquer the Throne!

    2018StrategyIndieAdventure34.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Stronghold HD (2012) — Steam game cover

    Stronghold HD (2012)

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

    The original castle sim, Stronghold HD allows you to design, build and destroy historical castles. Engage in medieval warfare against the AI in one of two single player campaigns or online with up to 8 players.

    2013StrategySimulation5.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Colony Survival — Steam game cover

    Colony Survival

    Single-player alternative to Folklands — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Folklands.

    Colony Survival is a unique first-person strategy game developed by a two-man team. Build your own colony in a voxel world. Command guards, farmers, miners and other colonists. Defend your colony against the horde of monsters that attacks every night!

    2017ActionStrategyIndie24.95 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    The Settlers: New Allies — Steam game cover

    The Settlers: New Allies

    Single-player alternative to Folklands — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Folklands.

    The Settlers®: New Allies is a strategy game with an in-depth build-up experience and real-time strategic battles.

    2024Strategy39.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition — Steam game cover

    Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition

    Single-player alternative to Folklands — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Folklands.

    42 Civilizations, 229 Campaign Missions, Singleplayer, Co-Op, Multiplayer, In-Game Editor, Mods, Cross-play...It is good to be the king.

    2019Strategy34.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Kingdoms Reborn — Steam game cover

    Kingdoms Reborn

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

    A city builder with simulated citizens, set in a procedurally-generated world map. Grow your kingdom through the eras from a tiny medieval hamlet into a prosperous global empire! Cooperate or compete in real-time with your friends in multiplayer mode.

    2020StrategyIndieSimulation19.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    The Colonists — Steam game cover

    The Colonists

    Single-player alternative to Folklands — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Folklands.

    Build a new home for your team of robots as they begin a new life for themselves on a distant planet where they can fulfil their ultimate dream: to be human.

    2018StrategyIndie24.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Dragon Evo — Steam game cover

    Dragon Evo

    Single-player alternative to Folklands — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Folklands.

    A fantasy themed card game and deckbuilder with elements from RPGs and strategy games. Manage resources, utilize strategic placement and use additional building cards, event cards and action cards to win. Single player, online ranked or unranked - play with or without your friends.

    2022StrategyIndieRPG9.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →