Single-player games like Xon
Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Xon, 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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Driftland: The Magic Revival
Single-player alternative to Xon — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Xon.
After a devastating war between ancient mages, a powerful spell is all that holds together the shattered planet of Driftland. Take on the role of a powerful mage capable of moving and connecting floating lands, develop a mighty empire, and restore Driftland to its former glory!
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Stronghold: Warlords
Single-player alternative to Xon — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Xon.
Besiege Great Khans, Imperial warlords and Shōgun commanders in Stronghold: Warlords, the latest 'castle sim' from Firefly Studios. Command AI warlords across the battlefield as you build a castle economy and new gunpowder-fuelled siege engines!
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The Settlers: New Allies
Single-player alternative to Xon — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Xon.
The Settlers®: New Allies is a strategy game with an in-depth build-up experience and real-time strategic battles.
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Summer Islands
Single-player alternative to Xon — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Xon.
Summer Islands is a holiday real-time strategy business simulator. Be the right businessman, build your holiday paradise and grab the money from your tourists. Play alone, with your friends and with computer enemies and survive natural disasters without going insolvent.
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Parkitect
Single-player alternative to Xon — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Xon.
Parkitect is a business simulation game that charges you with the construction and management of theme parks! Bringing back the best of classic theme park games with many new features and content on top. Now supports online co-op with up to 8 players!
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Rail Route
Single-player alternative to Xon — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Xon.
In Rail Route, you will design, construct, upgrade, and automate your railway network in one of the many maps based on real-life cities worldwide. Dispatch the trains to make the traffic flow and the network grow!
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Northgard: Definitive Edition
Single-player alternative to Xon — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Xon.
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!
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Anno 117: Pax Romana
Single-player alternative to Xon — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Xon.
Shape the Roman Empire in this genre-defining strategic builder game. Build cities while expanding your influence through Roman provinces. Govern using your economic prowess, diplomatic skills, or military might.