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Single-player games like Romance of the Three Kingdoms XIII

Below are 22 single-player Steam games similar to Romance of the Three Kingdoms XIII, 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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    ROMANCE OF THE THREE KINGDOMS XIV — Steam game cover

    ROMANCE OF THE THREE KINGDOMS XIV

    Single-player alternative to Romance of the Three Kingdoms XIII — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with Romance of the Three Kingdoms XIII.

    Triumph over the land, take charge of the fate of China! Conquer territories and fly your colors!

    2020Simulation35.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    ROMANCE OF THE THREE KINGDOMS 8 REMAKE — Steam game cover

    ROMANCE OF THE THREE KINGDOMS 8 REMAKE

    Single-player alternative to Romance of the Three Kingdoms XIII — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with Romance of the Three Kingdoms XIII.

    Theater of war, infinite drama. A masterpiece of historical simulation "ROMANCE OF THE THREE KINGDOMS 8" is revived after 20 years. Enjoy the greatest military drama in the Three Kingdoms series, with the largest number of officers and scenarios!

    2024StrategySimulation35.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Romance of the Three Kingdoms XI with Power Up Kit — Steam game cover

    Romance of the Three Kingdoms XI with Power Up Kit

    Single-player alternative to Romance of the Three Kingdoms XIII — playable solo, no multiplayer required.

    "Romance of the Three Kingdoms 11 with Power Up Kit" is an expanded version of "Romance of the Three Kingdoms 11," which was released in 2006 as the 11th game in the series. The grand battles that shaped the course of Chinese history are shown in 3D space! In Administration, players freely develop cities.

    2018Strategy19.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Sphere of Influence - Ascension — Steam game cover

    NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Sphere of Influence - Ascension

    Single-player alternative to Romance of the Three Kingdoms XIII — playable solo, no multiplayer required.

    In the simulation game series "Nobunaga's Ambition", players aim to unify Japan in the troubled times of the Warring States era. In this release we include "Officer Play" for the first time in the series, allowing players to advance from retainer to Castle Lord and then on to Daimyo.

    2016Strategy29.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Romance of the Three Kingdoms XII with Power Up Kit — Steam game cover

    Romance of the Three Kingdoms XII with Power Up Kit

    Single-player alternative to Romance of the Three Kingdoms XIII — playable solo, no multiplayer required.

    "Romance of the Three Kingdoms 12 with Power Up Kit" is an expanded version of "Romance of the Three Kingdoms 12," which was released in 2012 as the 12th game in the series. The stage is set. Create the story.

    2018Strategy19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Sphere of Influence — Steam game cover

    NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Sphere of Influence

    Single-player alternative to Romance of the Three Kingdoms XIII — playable solo, no multiplayer required.

    Become a Daimyo of the Warring States period of Japanese history in NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION, a historical simulation game of conquest and domination. It is the 30th anniversary of this series and this current release, NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Sphere of Influence, is the crown of the series.

    2015Strategy29.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Souzou — Steam game cover

    NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Souzou

    Single-player alternative to Romance of the Three Kingdoms XIII — playable solo, no multiplayer required.

    The 14th entry of the the historical simulation series "Nobunaga's Ambition." Become a daimyō of the Warring States era, and unite the land! With "the creation of a new age" as the key concept, this title features beautifully recreated castle towns, dynamic battlefield action and dramatic event scenes.

    2014Strategy12.49 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Taishi — Steam game cover

    NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Taishi

    Single-player alternative to Romance of the Three Kingdoms XIII — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with Romance of the Three Kingdoms XIII.

    "Nobunaga's Ambition: Taishi" is the 15th entry in the historical simulation game series Nobunaga's Ambition. Where a warrior's resolve exceeds their ambition. We offer the grandest warring states experience to all the fans out there!

    2017Simulation29.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Total War: ROME REMASTERED — Steam game cover

    Total War: ROME REMASTERED

    Single-player alternative to Romance of the Three Kingdoms XIII — playable solo, no multiplayer required.

    Total War: ROME REMASTERED lets you relive the legacy that defined the award-winning strategy game series. Remastered to 4K with multiple improvements to visuals as well as refinements to gameplay, it’s time to revisit a true classic. Not everyone gets a second chance to conquer the Roman Empire.

    2021Strategy29.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Total War: THREE KINGDOMS — Steam game cover

    Total War: THREE KINGDOMS

    Single-player alternative to Romance of the Three Kingdoms XIII — playable solo, no multiplayer required.

    Total War: THREE KINGDOMS is the first in the award-winning series to recreate epic conflict across ancient China. Combining a gripping turn-based campaign of empire-building & conquest with stunning real-time battles, THREE KINGDOMS redefines the series in an age of heroes & legends.

    2019ActionStrategy59.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Romance of the Three Kingdoms X with Power Up Kit — Steam game cover

    Romance of the Three Kingdoms X with Power Up Kit

    Single-player alternative to Romance of the Three Kingdoms XIII — playable solo, no multiplayer required.

    "Romance of the Three Kingdoms Ⅹ with Power Up Kit" is an expanded version of "Romance of the Three Kingdoms Ⅹ," which was released in 2004 as the 10th game in the series. In this release, the all-officer playable advances.

    2017Strategy14.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Romance of the Three Kingdoms IX with Power Up Kit — Steam game cover

    Romance of the Three Kingdoms IX with Power Up Kit

    Single-player alternative to Romance of the Three Kingdoms XIII — playable solo, no multiplayer required.

    "Romance of the Three Kingdoms Ⅸ with Power Up Kit" is an expanded version of "Romance of the Three Kingdoms Ⅸ," which was released in 2003 as the 9th game in the series. RTK Ⅸ is a strategy based simulation game based in China's chaotic Three Kingdoms period.

    2017Strategy14.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Total War: WARHAMMER II — Steam game cover

    Total War: WARHAMMER II

    Single-player alternative to Romance of the Three Kingdoms XIII — playable solo, no multiplayer required.

    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.

    2017ActionStrategy59.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Romance of the Three Kingdoms VIII with Power Up Kit — Steam game cover

    Romance of the Three Kingdoms VIII with Power Up Kit

    Single-player alternative to Romance of the Three Kingdoms XIII — playable solo, no multiplayer required.

    "Romance of the Three Kingdoms Ⅷ with Power Up Kit" is an expanded version of "Romance of the Three Kingdoms Ⅷ," which was released in 2001 as the 8th game in the series. RTK Ⅷ is a Historical Simulation game where players direct their heroes in a bid for power over all of China amongst the turbulent times of the...

    2017Strategy9.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Romance of the Three Kingdoms VI with Power Up Kit — Steam game cover

    Romance of the Three Kingdoms VI with Power Up Kit

    Single-player alternative to Romance of the Three Kingdoms XIII — playable solo, no multiplayer required.

    "Romance of the Three Kingdoms Ⅵ with Power Up Kit" is an expanded version of "Romance of the Three Kingdoms Ⅵ," which was released in 1998 as the 6th game in the series. "Time of the Heavens" is depicted in dramatic historical events that enliven the world of the Three Kingdoms.

    2017Strategy9.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Nioh 2 – The Complete Edition — Steam game cover

    Nioh 2 – The Complete Edition

    Single-player alternative to Romance of the Three Kingdoms XIII — playable solo, no multiplayer required.

    Battle hordes of yokai in this masocore Action RPG. Create your protagonist and embark on an adventure through a myriad of locales across Japan during the Sengoku period. Utilize the new Yokai Shift ability to defeat even the most ferocious yokai and be prepared to brave through Dark Realms created by your enemies.

    2021ActionRPG19.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Nioh: Complete Edition — Steam game cover

    Nioh: Complete Edition

    Single-player alternative to Romance of the Three Kingdoms XIII — playable solo, no multiplayer required.

    Ready to die? Experience the newest brutal action game from Team NINJA and Koei Tecmo Games. In the age of samurai, a lone traveler lands on the shores of Japan. He must fight his way through the vicious warriors and supernatural Yokai that infest the land in order to find that which he seeks.

    2017ActionRPG4.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty — Steam game cover

    Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty

    Single-player alternative to Romance of the Three Kingdoms XIII — playable solo, no multiplayer required.

    A new dark fantasy Three Kingdoms action RPG from Team NINJA, the developers of Nioh.

    2023ActionAdventureRPG23.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    DYNASTY WARRIORS: ORIGINS — Steam game cover

    DYNASTY WARRIORS: ORIGINS

    Single-player alternative to Romance of the Three Kingdoms XIII — playable solo, no multiplayer required.

    Become immersed in exhilarating battles as a nameless hero in the Three Kingdoms

    2025ActionStrategyRPG48.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    DYNASTY WARRIORS 8: Xtreme Legends Complete Edition — Steam game cover

    DYNASTY WARRIORS 8: Xtreme Legends Complete Edition

    Single-player alternative to Romance of the Three Kingdoms XIII — playable solo, no multiplayer required.

    "Dynasty Warriors 8: Xtreme Legends" introduces entirely new levels of fun to the refreshing gameplay vanquishing swarms of enemies with mighty warriors found in "Dynasty Warriors 8."

    2014Action14.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Nioh 3 — Steam game cover

    Nioh 3

    Single-player alternative to Romance of the Three Kingdoms XIII — playable solo, no multiplayer required.

    In the third game in the dark samurai action RPG series Nioh, you will need to use both Samurai and Ninja combat styles in your battles against formidable yokai as you explore a thrilling open field.

    2026ActionRPG55.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    WILD HEARTS™ — Steam game cover

    WILD HEARTS™

    Single-player alternative to Romance of the Three Kingdoms XIII — playable solo, no multiplayer required.

    Master ancient tech to hunt down giant beasts. WILD HEARTS™ is a twist on the hunting genre where technology gives you a fighting chance against giant nature-infused beasts. Hunt alone or with friends.

    2023ActionAdventure6.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →