Single-player games like Warlords I + II
Below are 13 single-player Steam games similar to Warlords I + II, 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
Single-player alternative to Warlords I + II — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Warlords I + II.
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.
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Warlords III: Darklords Rising
Single-player alternative to Warlords I + II — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Warlords I + II.
Conquer kingdoms, wield dark magic, and lead armies in Warlords III: Darklords Rising. Master strategy in this fantasy world of warfare.
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Athena Crisis
Single-player alternative to Warlords I + II — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Warlords I + II.
Athena Crisis is a modern retro turn-based strategy game that places you in command of 40+ units in your journey across the multiverse. Embark on a challenging single-player quest or dive into the thrill of ranked or casual multiplayer modes to become the best Athena Crisis player!
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Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War
Single-player alternative to Warlords I + II — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Warlords I + II.
Warhammer 40,000: Gladius – Relics of War brings you to a world of terror and violence. Four factions will engage in a brutal war for dominance over the planet’s resources. In the first turn-based 4X strategy game set in Warhammer 40,000 you will lead one of four unique factions.
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Pennon and Battle
Single-player alternative to Warlords I + II — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Warlords I + II.
"Pennon and Battle" is a turn-based strategy war game. As a lord, you will play a crucial role in the revival of the kingdom! Lead heroes and armies to expand territory in Ruachland, utilize tactics and magic to eliminate enemy forces, and create your own legend!
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Heroes of Might & Magic V
Single-player alternative to Warlords I + II — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Warlords I + II.
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.
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Demeo x Dungeons & Dragons: Battlemarked
Single-player alternative to Warlords I + II — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Warlords I + II.
A cooperative tactical RPG set in the D&D universe. Embark on a fantasy tabletop adventure. Your quest, on your schedule.
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Fantasy General II
Single-player alternative to Warlords I + II — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Warlords I + II.
The fantasy wargaming classic is back! Lead powerful heroes and mighty armies into battle in this critically acclaimed turn-based strategy milestone. Level up and train your units and guide them through a gripping story campaign to decide the fate of a world on the brink of destruction.
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Master of Orion 1
Single-player alternative to Warlords I + II — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Warlords I + II.
Forge an empire in a universe where population growth is stripping away planetary resources. Colonize unknown planets and trade with other races for their knowledge.
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The Oregon Trail
Single-player alternative to Warlords I + II — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Warlords I + II.
The Oregon Trail is back in a beautiful blend of charming pixel art characters, 3D environments, and cutting-edge lighting and visual effects!
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Avernum: Escape From the Pit
Single-player alternative to Warlords I + II — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Warlords I + II.
Avernum is a land underground, a subterranean nation full of rogues, misfits, and brigands, struggling for survival in the monster-infested darkness. Hunt for glory, treasure, and justice in the underworld. Fight for survival, freedom, and even vengeance in the epic indie cult-classic.
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Strategos
Single-player alternative to Warlords I + II — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Warlords I + II.
Strategos is a real-time tactics wargame set in classical antiquity. Simulate large-scale battles with over 120 factions, and 250+ units, from the ancient world. Create custom battles, or take command of historical ones.
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King's Bounty II
Single-player alternative to Warlords I + II — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Warlords I + II.
Legend returns! King’s Bounty II is the long-awaited sequel to the legendary King’s Bounty video games franchise, one of the most iconic representatives of the turn-based RPG genre.