Single-player games like Darklands
Below are 15 single-player Steam games similar to Darklands, 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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Crusader Kings II
Single-player alternative to Darklands — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares RPG with Darklands.
Explore one of the defining periods in world history in an experience crafted by the masters of Grand Strategy.
- 2
Mount & Blade: With Fire & Sword
Single-player alternative to Darklands — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares RPG with Darklands.
The standalone expansion for Mount & Blade! With Fire & Sword builds and expands upon the highly regarded combat system from Mount & Blade: Warband. Firearms have been introduced to the battlefield.
- 3
Kingdom Come: Deliverance
Single-player alternative to Darklands — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure and RPG with Darklands.
Story-driven open-world RPG that immerses you in an epic adventure in the Holy Roman Empire. Avenge your parents' death as you battle invading forces, go on game-changing quests, and make influential choices. Explore castles, forests, villages and other realistic settings in medieval Bohemia!
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1428: Shadows over Silesia
Single-player alternative to Darklands — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure and RPG with Darklands.
Medieval Europe is in the middle of religious upheaval and many a preacher predict the imminent end of the world. Immerse yourself in a dark fantasy story with true historical events in the background. You'll be facing intricate puzzles, challenging battles and cunning stealth.
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Gothic 1
Single-player alternative to Darklands — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares RPG with Darklands.
War has been waged across the kingdom of Myrtana. Orcish hordes invaded human territory and the king of the land needed a lot of ore to forge enough weapons, should his army stand against this threat. Whoever breaks the law in these darkest of times is sentenced to serve in the giant penal colony of Khorinis, mining the so much needed...
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Pillars of Eternity
Single-player alternative to Darklands — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares RPG with Darklands.
Prepare to be enchanted by a world where the choices you make and the paths you choose shape your destiny. Obsidian Entertainment, the developer of Fallout: New Vegas™ and South Park: The Stick of Truth™, together with Paradox Interactive is proud to present Pillars of Eternity.
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Duel Corp.
Single-player alternative to Darklands — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure with Darklands.
A Souls-inspired action RPG set in a sandbox open world with an MMO feel and challenging directional combat. Play solo or with up to 3 friends in co-op. Build friendships, master an unrestricted class system, and uncover the cause that darkened all eyes.
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Sid Meier's Pirates!
Single-player alternative to Darklands — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares RPG with Darklands.
Sail the Caribbean, marauding all on the high seas or ally your ship and crew as a privateer in search of riches - the life you choose is up to you. Face dogged enemies, raid unsuspecting villages, woo fair maidens, avoid capture or dig for buried treasure. Discover what it takes to become one of the most famous pirates in history!
- 9
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
Single-player alternative to Darklands — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares RPG with Darklands.
EPIC FANTASY REBORN The next chapter in the highly anticipated Elder Scrolls saga arrives from the makers of the 2006 and 2008 Games of the Year, Bethesda Game Studios. Skyrim reimagines and revolutionizes the open-world fantasy epic, bringing to life a complete virtual world open for you to explore any way you choose.
- 10
Pathfinder: Kingmaker — Enhanced Plus Edition
Single-player alternative to Darklands — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure and RPG with Darklands.
Pathfinder: Kingmaker - Enhanced Plus Edition is the first isometric party-based cRPG set in the Pathfinder fantasy universe. Enjoy a classic RPG experience inspired by games like Baldur's Gate, Fallout 1 and 2 and Arcanum. Explore and conquer the Stolen Lands and make them your kingdom!
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The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered
Single-player alternative to Darklands — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares RPG with Darklands.
Explore Cyrodiil like never before with stunning new visuals and refined gameplay in The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion™ Remastered.
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Dragonsphere
Single-player alternative to Darklands — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure with Darklands.
Newly-crowned King of Callahach! It's been twenty years since your father saved the world by entrapping the evil Sorcerer Sanwe. Now the spell is waning. Sanwe's malevolent force will soon consume the land, and only you can stop him!
- 13
M1 Tank Platoon
Single-player alternative to Darklands — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
US Tank Platoons have four M1s. Four soldiers operate each. That's four tanks, sixteen men. And you control the whole shooting match.
- 14
Return of the Phantom
Single-player alternative to Darklands — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure with Darklands.
The legendary Phantom of the Opera has returned! As Inspector Raoul Montand, you are the only one who can pursue the Red Death into the past and prevent him from terrorizing the present in this point and click mystery.
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Lightspeed
Single-player alternative to Darklands — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
You're the only human in a huge, robotic space ship, flying at incredible speeds through deep space. Your mission: find and settle a new planet where humanity can thrive. Combat is inevitable, but you'll need more than flying skills to succeed.