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Single-player games like AfterWar

Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to AfterWar, 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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    Hedge Fund Tycoon — Steam game cover

    Hedge Fund Tycoon

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

    Are you ready to climb the ranks of the elite and become the wealthiest hedge fund in the world? In this thrilling new stock market game, you'll trade stocks, bonds, and use corruption to achieve your goals. Don't miss your chance to dominate the world of finance and amass a fortune.

    2024StrategySimulation5.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Simulator of Ukraine 1991 — Steam game cover

    Simulator of Ukraine 1991

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

    This game is a global strategy, which is primarily focused on Ukraine after leaving the Soviet occupation. Here you will be given control of Ukraine with the opportunity to change history and intervene in the events of that time.

    2024StrategyIndieSimulation3.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Gilded Destiny — Steam game cover

    Gilded Destiny

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

    Forge empires, incite revolutions, and reshape society in Gilded Destiny, the definitive grand strategy game of the Industrial Age. Take command of your chosen nation and lead it to glory through masterful diplomacy, sweeping industrialization, and decisive warfare.

    2026StrategySimulationSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Plutocracy — Steam game cover

    Plutocracy

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

    The business simulator Plutocracy gives you the chance to become wealthy and powerful to take control over the world. Where policy, laws, officials and people are only the chess pieces how do you play your game?

    2019StrategyIndieSimulation24.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Democracy 4 — Steam game cover

    Democracy 4

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

    Democracy 4 lets you take the role of President / Prime minister, govern the country (choosing its policies, laws and other actions), and both transform the country as you see fit, while trying to retain enough popularity to get re-elected...

    2022StrategyIndieSimulation29.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Turkish Throne — Steam game cover

    Turkish Throne

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

    Lead your political party in a fierce competition to seize power against major rivals. Invest strategically, secure votes, and navigate crucial decisions to claim the presidential seat. Will you shape the destiny of Turkish politics?

    2025Simulation2.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    The Political Machine — Steam game cover

    The Political Machine

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

    Do you have what it takes to be president?Play as more than 20 candidates including Barack Obama, Mitt Romney, Rick Santorum, Ron Paul, Newt Gingrich or create your own candidate from scratch.Players take to the campaign trail against a computer controlled opponent or a human challenger over the Internet.

    2012StrategySingle-playerSimilar games →
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    SuperPower 2 Steam Edition — Steam game cover

    SuperPower 2 Steam Edition

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

    SuperPower 2 is the only global geopolitical simulation game which allows players to control entire countries. Players control countries in 3 major areas: political, economic and military, but this time, in a beautiful real-time 3D environment.

    2014StrategySimulation9.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →