Single-player games like Universal Combat CE
Below are 19 single-player Steam games similar to Universal Combat CE, 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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X3: Terran Conflict
Single-player alternative to Universal Combat CE — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Strategy with Universal Combat CE.
It is the year 2938. The long wished-for encounter of the X Universe and the Earth holds both joy and sorrow for the people. Despite flourishing trade, the clash of the diverse races, cultures and life forms creates new tensions, mistrust and open conflict that need to be overcome!
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Starpoint Gemini 2
Single-player alternative to Universal Combat CE — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Simulation with Universal Combat CE.
Captain your own space ship and roam the galaxy in 3D in this tactical space simulator with tons of RPG depth ! Space has never looked so inviting - but images can betray...It has been two years since the end of the second Gemini war, the situation in the wartorn system is further from resolution than ever.
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X3: Reunion
Single-player alternative to Universal Combat CE — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Universal Combat CE.
X3: Reunion continues the epic space saga, blending deep space trading and intense real-time combat. Explore a vast universe, establish your empire, and shape the new frontier. With enhanced graphics and intricate economies, it's a journey of strategy, simulation, and interstellar intrigue.
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Freespace 2
Single-player alternative to Universal Combat CE — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Universal Combat CE.
FreeSpace 2, the follow up to the classic Descent: FreeSpace – The Great War is ready to engage you in the second round. Follow the Grand Terran Vasudan Alliance further into the mysteries of the Shivans. Get your flight stick and hit the flight deck. The last time was just a warm up.
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Evochron Mercenary
Single-player alternative to Universal Combat CE — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Universal Combat CE.
The life of an independent mercenary is rarely without excitement. Your spacecraft awaits and your adventure begins in the Sapphire star system.
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Elite Dangerous
Single-player alternative to Universal Combat CE — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Strategy with Universal Combat CE.
Take control of your own starship and blaze your trail in an ever-changing galaxy. Master the arts of combat, mining and trade or venture out into the unknown across a 1:1 scale universe.
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The Last Starship
Single-player alternative to Universal Combat CE — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Universal Combat CE.
The Last Starship is a 2D space construction game where you design and upgrade your starship. Choose your path: pirate hunter, miner, engineer, spacebus driver, and more, whilst exploring vibrant star systems. Enjoy a growing sandbox world, with regular free updates. Your cosmic adventure awaits!
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Kerbal Space Program
Single-player alternative to Universal Combat CE — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Universal Combat CE.
In Kerbal Space Program, take charge of the space program for the alien race known as the Kerbals. You have access to an array of parts to assemble fully-functional spacecraft that flies (or doesn’t) based on realistic aerodynamic and orbital physics.
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688(I) Hunter/Killer
Single-player alternative to Universal Combat CE — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Universal Combat CE.
688(I) Hunter/Killer, the most realistic submarine simulation ever developed for PC. Master the sonar and weapons control systems, learn to develop real target situations and outfit your boat with the latest advanced weaponry. Then use your skills to complete the tour of duty and earn your dolphins to become a true submariner.
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Fleet Command
Single-player alternative to Universal Combat CE — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Universal Combat CE.
International waterways become theaters of war when the world's most formidable maritime powers exchange their fatal blows. With entire fleets at your command, you must strategically deploy vessels from every class - frigate to aircraft to nuclear submarine - to maintain the precarious balance of naval power and gain position for the...
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Falcon
Single-player alternative to Universal Combat CE — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with Universal Combat CE.
When you climb into the cockpit of the F-16 Fighting Falcon, get set for the "flight of your life" as the powerful FALCON F-16 takes you streaking across the sky at Mach 2.
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Battlecruisers
Single-player alternative to Universal Combat CE — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Strategy with Universal Combat CE.
A visually stunning RTS where players battle to build the ultimate automated floating Ultraweapon. Outsmart players or AIs by building a strategically superior Battlecruiser. Step aboard for unique, hand-drawn misadventure on Flooded Earth, explosive gameplay, and an addictive soundtrack. And nukes.
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Dangerous Waters
Single-player alternative to Universal Combat CE — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Universal Combat CE.
S.C.S. - Dangerous Waters allows you total control over multiple air, surface, and submarine platforms in a modern-day naval environment. Take direct control of individual crew stations and also plan and execute combined arms naval strategies from a top-down 'Commanders Eye' perspective.
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Command: Modern Operations
Single-player alternative to Universal Combat CE — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with Universal Combat CE.
Command: Modern Operations is the next generation in cross-domain modern wargaming. It enables you to simulate every military engagement from post World War II to the present day and beyond. The scale is primarily tactical/operational, although strategic scale operations are also possible.
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Angle of Attack
Single-player alternative to Universal Combat CE — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Universal Combat CE.
Angle Of Attack is the aerial combat action companion title to All Aspect Warfare. It features high-octane air combat against air, land and sea threats over vast planetary regions. See the action from a different perspective and get in on the action!
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All Aspect Warfare
Single-player alternative to Universal Combat CE — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Universal Combat CE.
All Aspect Warfare is a thrilling planetary combat game featuring first person, vehicular and air combat over vast terrain.
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Line Of Defense Tactics - Tactical Advantage
Single-player alternative to Universal Combat CE — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Strategy with Universal Combat CE.
A real-time strategy combat game based on the world of the Line Of Defense. Command a team of four Galactic Command marines in highly classified missions in space and on planets.
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Galactic Command Echo Squad SE
Single-player alternative to Universal Combat CE — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Strategy with Universal Combat CE.
Galactic Command Echo Squad SE is a high-end and very challenging space/planetary combat game. It offers a thrilling campaign, instant action combat sessions as well as a sandbox mode allowing you to explore the game's universe while battling hostile Insurgent forces among others.
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Battlecruiser Generations
Single-player alternative to Universal Combat CE — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Universal Combat CE.
In celebration of the 25 yr anniversary of the first release, this compendium contains all 4 games in the Battlecruiser 3000AD series which was first released in 1996.