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Single-player games like Etherlords

Below are 17 single-player Steam games similar to Etherlords, 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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    Etherlords II — Steam game cover

    Etherlords II

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

    The saga continues! Etherlords II takes you back to the world of Ether and into a whole new realm of fantastic possibilities. Lead your hero on an unforgettable journey through lands filled with unsurpassed beauty and danger to unlock the ultimate mystery.

    2014StrategyIndieAdventure4.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    US Spy: Mission in Russia — Steam game cover

    US Spy: Mission in Russia

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

    In this game, you have to become a spy from the USA. Your key goal is to incite a revolution in Russia. It's the right time to bribe officials and lawmakers just to make them doing those unacceptable things and accepting ridiculous laws. People have to get out on the street and riot.

    2020StrategyIndieSimulation1.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Duelyst — Steam game cover

    Duelyst

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

    The depth of CCG meets the strategy of tabletop gaming in Duelyst! Every choice matters, from your General and deck to positioning on the 9x5 battleboard. Competitive head-to-head turn-based battles at its best!

    2016StrategyIndieFree To PlaySingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Pox Nora — Steam game cover

    Pox Nora

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

    Delve into classic turn-based strategy gaming with elements of table top miniatures, fantasy RPG and TCG style gameplay all wrapped into one.

    2014StrategyRPGFree To PlayFreeSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Artifact — Steam game cover

    Artifact

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

    Artifact now features two games: Artifact Classic, the original Dota 2 trading card game, and Artifact Foundry, a special edition with streamlined gameplay, new cards, new single-player content, and an improved new player experience.

    2018StrategyFreeDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Chaos Reborn — Steam game cover

    Chaos Reborn

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

    Turn-based wizard combat with the tactical positioning of chess and the bluff of poker. Features wizard customization, 100s of gear items, single player realm adventures, online leagues and co-op play.

    2015StrategyIndieRPG9.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Cardaclysm — Steam game cover

    Cardaclysm

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

    Face the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse in epic card battles! Cardaclysm: Shards of the Four is a procedurally generated collectible card game mixed with action RPG elements. Collect creature and spell cards throughout your journey and unleash their power if anyone opposes you!

    2021StrategyRPG14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Faeria — Steam game cover

    Faeria

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

    With its unique living board, Faeria is also the only card game where you can gain all 300 cards in less than 50 hours.

    2017StrategyIndieAdventure3.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Heroes of Might & Magic V — Steam game cover

    Heroes of Might & Magic V

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

    Witness the amazing evolution of the genre-defining strategy game as it becomes a next-generation phenomenon, melding classic deep fantasy with next-generation visuals and gameplay. In the renowned Might & Magic universe, demon swarms spread chaos over the land in a relentless assault.

    2008Strategy9.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Magic: The Gathering - Duels of the Planeswalkers 2013 — Steam game cover

    Magic: The Gathering - Duels of the Planeswalkers 2013

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

    Play with friends or AI as you travel across fantastic planes to take on new encounters & opponents. Magic 2013 features ten customizable decks, individual records, new items & more!

    2012StrategySingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Blitzkrieg 3 — Steam game cover

    Blitzkrieg 3

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

    Blitzkrieg 3 is a WW2 RTS made for true admirers of strategic mastery! Challenge your tactical skills in historical campaigns and defeat powerful Neural Network AI in competitive matches.

    2017Strategy9.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Heroes of Might & Magic V: Tribes of the East — Steam game cover

    Heroes of Might & Magic V: Tribes of the East

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

    For the first time, play as the Orc faction and recruit heroes, build armies and manage cities as you explore and conquer legendary lands. Use tactics, skills and magic to outsmart fantasy armies while developing your heroes and unveiling the dark plot that threatens to tear the world of Ashan apart.

    2008Strategy9.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Blitzkrieg Anthology — Steam game cover

    Blitzkrieg Anthology

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

    March into the real-time strategy legend, Blitzkrieg, and prepare for war. This legendary WWII RTS blends unprecedented realism and accuracy to form immersive 3D backgrounds and a game where brute force often takes a back seat to strategy and wits.

    2014Strategy4.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Blitzkrieg 2 Anthology — Steam game cover

    Blitzkrieg 2 Anthology

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

    Return to the bloody battlefields of World War II in this epic sequel. Blitzkrieg 2 returns you to the gritty realism of WWII battles while pushing your focus into new, strategic opportunities during global war!

    2014Strategy4.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Silent Storm Gold Edition — Steam game cover

    Silent Storm Gold Edition

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

    Silent Storm from leading Russian developer Nival is a true 3D tactical turn-based Role-Playing-Game set against the backdrop of WWII. As the conflict rages on the frontlines, you’ll be leading a small multinational squad behind enemy lines to gather information and wreak havoc on your enemies while trying to thwart a mysterious new...

    2013ActionStrategyRPG9.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Prime World: Defenders — Steam game cover

    Prime World: Defenders

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

    Fight off hordes of monstrous mutants created from a strange cataclysmic event in the new tower defense game, Prime World: Defenders. Join a group of exile treasure hunters who have ventured into the capital of an ancient empire, vast with mystery and danger.

    2013StrategyIndieRPG9.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Heroes of Might & Magic V: Hammers of Fate — Steam game cover

    Heroes of Might & Magic V: Hammers of Fate

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

    Take part in a thrilling new adventure in the world of Ashan with the Hammers of Fate expansion. Discover uncharted territories and experience new ways of playing Heroes of Might & Magic V. Introducing a brand-new Dwarves faction, made up of heroic warriors and rune magic adepts who stalk the deepest mountains and most hostile regions of...

    2008Strategy9.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →