Single-player games like Rise of Realms
Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Rise of Realms, 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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Almanach: Of Empires and Sorcery
Single-player alternative to Rise of Realms — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Rise of Realms.
Almanach is a turn-based 4X strategy game where you take control of an empire in a world that is in a constant cycle of rebirth. Every game represents a new age of the world, and the choices you make will impact the next ones! Can you rise from the ashes of ages past and lead your people to glory?
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Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War
Single-player alternative to Rise of Realms — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Rise of Realms.
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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Dominions 6 - Rise of the Pantokrator
Single-player alternative to Rise of Realms — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Rise of Realms.
In Dominions 6 you take control of a powerful being that rules a nation and aspires to godhood. The type of Pretender Gods can vary from magically powerful arch mages to old dragons or an enormous tree. Dominions is a deep 4x turn based strategy game with a very large variety of spells and units.
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ZEPHON
Single-player alternative to Rise of Realms — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and RPG with Rise of Realms.
From the developers of Warhammer 40,000: Gladius, ZEPHON is a post-apocalyptic 4X strategy game built on Proxy’s unique tactical combat system. Guide survivors through a turbulent future, navigating unexpected disasters, eldritch horror and cyberpunk monstrosities. What will you do to survive?
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Shadow Empire
Single-player alternative to Rise of Realms — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Rise of Realms.
Shadow Empire is a deep turn-based 4X wargame with a unique blend of military focus, procedurally generated content and role-playing features. Players take the seat of the supreme ruler of a small nation, with the goal of reconquering a devastated planet.
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Kingdom, Dungeon, and Hero
Single-player alternative to Rise of Realms — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Rise of Realms.
Lead your kingdoms. protect your lands, conquer your enemies. Stop the fallen god Draeul. Collect the Unity Runes to prevent the Corruption Curse from destroying the realm. Armies keep you in power, Heroes do your bidding and adventure to defeat the horrific creations of the curse.
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Panzer Corps 2
Single-player alternative to Rise of Realms — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Rise of Realms.
Panzer Corps 2 is the ultimate Second World War strategy game! Enjoy the time-proven gameplay formula which has been appreciated by millions of players over the years, brought to a whole new level of refinement up to the latest technical standards.
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Fantasy General II
Single-player alternative to Rise of Realms — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Rise of Realms.
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.