Single-player games like Scallywags
Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Scallywags, 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
- 1
Submarine Homesick Blues
Single-player alternative to Scallywags — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Strategy with Scallywags.
A real-time submarine management and survival game with tactical pause, where you manage crew, systems, and resources under constant pressure.
- 2
Slotbound
Single-player alternative to Scallywags — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Scallywags.
A roguelike auto-battler defense where luck meets strategy. Spin a 3x3 slot machine to summon units and grow your army by absorbing others. Use Items and Cores to manipulate the odds and survive challenging judgement waves and boss waves. Every spin and every choice counts.
- 3
Irondrive
Single-player alternative to Scallywags — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Scallywags.
Your base is moving. Your crew is exhausted. Manage task priorities, automate critical repairs, and keep your colonists alive as your fortress drives through hell.
- 4
Slimecity
Single-player alternative to Scallywags — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Strategy with Scallywags.
An ADORABLELY SQUISHY rougelite game~! Command your army of slimes using the power of overwhelming number of Slime to gather and claim resources! But be AWARE of the time, because if it runs out before your lil guys are home, then The Horsemen will come charging!
- 5
Reclaim The Sea
Single-player alternative to Scallywags — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Scallywags.
Reclaim the Sea is a roguelike strategy game set in a pirate fantasy world. Fight your way through randomly generated maps and text events. Command your pirate crew, upgrade your ship and make tactical decisions to beat the boss and save the world… or die trying.
- 6
Everfront
Single-player alternative to Scallywags — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Strategy with Scallywags.
A territory-control strategy game where you continuously expand against AI opponents. Master six doctrines, unlock upgrades, and dominate procedurally generated maps.
- 7
Poly Pirates
Single-player alternative to Scallywags — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Strategy with Scallywags.
Build ye ship, battle ye enemies, and take the plunder! But beware, there be dangers in these waters...
- 8
Xenopurge
Single-player alternative to Scallywags — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Scallywags.
Xenopurge is a tactical auto-battler where you are a Commander tasked with purging the Xenos threat. Operate from a remote command center, issuing indirect orders via multi-screen interfaces. Plan routes, set priorities, and adapt as missions escalate and feel the true weight of being in command.