Single-player games like World War I
Below are 15 single-player Steam games similar to World War I, 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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Aggression: Europe Under Fire
Single-player alternative to World War I — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with World War I.
Aggression is a military real-time strategy game set within a historic context featuring role-playing elements. Play the role of a political leader of Russia, Great Britain, France or Germany. It is up to you to take firm decisions at the crucial period of the European history – the World Wars ages covering 1914 – 1945.
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Battle of Empires : 1914-1918
Single-player alternative to World War I — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with World War I.
Battle of Empires: 1914-1918 is a story-driven RTS that brings to life some of the most brutal battles of the Great War. Each mission showcases the era’s most devastating weaponry — sabotage, stealth, trench warfare, gas attacks, artillery, and mobile infantry. BoE delivers the full WWI experience.
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Last Train Home
Single-player alternative to World War I — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with World War I.
The Great War is over - the fight continues. Command a legion of soldiers, desperately trying to make their way home amidst the chaos of civil war. Lead them through the unforgiving wilderness onboard an armored train. Manage your crew and resources and try to survive.
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Victoria II
Single-player alternative to World War I — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with World War I.
Carefully guide your nation from the era of absolute monarchies in the early 19th century, through expansion and colonization, to finally become a truly great power by the dawn of the 20th century. Victoria II is a grand strategy game played during the colonial era of the 19th century, where the player takes control of a country, guiding...
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Darkest Hour: A Hearts of Iron Game
Single-player alternative to World War I — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with World War I.
Developed by a team of experienced modders from the Paradox forum, Darkest Hour is a stand-alone Hearts of Iron game. The game features a mixture of short and in-depth campaigns set across the darkest chapters of the 20th century. Play from the outbreak of the Great War up until the onset of the Cold War.
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The Entente Gold
Single-player alternative to World War I — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with World War I.
In the game you become not only a witness to history, but a powerful and cunning army commander as well. You will lead forces of one of the following European countries: Russia, France, Germany, Austrian Empire and Britain through five campaigns which vary due to the real historical role of each participant.
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Stronghold HD (2012)
Single-player alternative to World War I — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with World War I.
The original castle sim, Stronghold HD allows you to design, build and destroy historical castles. Engage in medieval warfare against the AI in one of two single player campaigns or online with up to 8 players.
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Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition
Single-player alternative to World War I — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with World War I.
42 Civilizations, 229 Campaign Missions, Singleplayer, Co-Op, Multiplayer, In-Game Editor, Mods, Cross-play...It is good to be the king.
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Blitzkrieg 3
Single-player alternative to World War I — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with World War I.
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.
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Stalingrad
Single-player alternative to World War I — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with World War I.
Stalingrad is a real-time strategy title that places gamers in the middle of the most dramatic periods of World War II, covering major events from June 1942 till January 1943.
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Total War: WARHAMMER II
Single-player alternative to World War I — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with World War I.
Strategy gaming perfected. A breath-taking campaign of exploration, expansion and conquest across a fantasy world. Turn-based civilisation management and real-time epic strategy battles with thousands of troops and monsters at your command.
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KURSK
Single-player alternative to World War I — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
KURSK is the first ever adventure and documentary video game inspired by real events. You assume the role of a spy who finds way on the Russian nuclear submarine K-141 Kursk. While trying to complete your mission, you become witness to the dramatic events which shook the world at that time.
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Age of Empires: Definitive Edition
Single-player alternative to World War I — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with World War I.
Age of Empires, the pivotal real-time strategy game that launched a 20-year legacy returns with modernized gameplay, all-new 4K visuals, 8-person multiplayer battles and a host of other new features. Welcome back to history.
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Click and Conquer
Single-player alternative to World War I — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with World War I.
Click and Conquer is a short, relaxing incremental game. Drop bombs through the fog of war, uncover hidden enemies, collect rewards, and spend currency to boost passive income, increase bombing power, and unlock new maps.
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Toe-tal War
Single-player alternative to World War I — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
TOE-TAL WAR is a platformer where you kill people with your foot smell. Run and jump to make your feet smelly, change your shoes and socks to control the smell — then get close to enemies and stink them to death.