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Single-player games like NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Sphere of Influence

Below are 21 single-player Steam games similar to NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Sphere of Influence, 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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    NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Sphere of Influence - Ascension — Steam game cover

    NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Sphere of Influence - Ascension

    Single-player alternative to NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Sphere of Influence — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Sphere of Influence.

    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 XIII — Steam game cover

    Romance of the Three Kingdoms XIII

    Single-player alternative to NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Sphere of Influence — playable solo, no multiplayer required.

    "The ultimate depiction of the Three Kingdom. A heroic drama of a gathering of Legends. "With this as the concept behind Romance of the Three Kingdoms 13, we have compiled an experience that will immerse you even deeper into the world of the Three Kingdoms, with "human drama," seen through the interactions of the...

    2016Simulation17.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Taishi — Steam game cover

    NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Taishi

    Single-player alternative to NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Sphere of Influence — playable solo, no multiplayer required.

    "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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    NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Souzou — Steam game cover

    NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Souzou

    Single-player alternative to NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Sphere of Influence — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Sphere of Influence.

    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: Kakushin with Power Up Kit — Steam game cover

    NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Kakushin with Power Up Kit

    Single-player alternative to NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Sphere of Influence — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Sphere of Influence.

    An extension of the 12th release in the Nobunaga’s Ambition series, Nobunaga’s Ambition: Iron Triangle, has appeared at the Steam Store as Nobunaga’s Ambition: Iron Triangle w/Power-up Kit!

    2015Strategy27.49 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Tendou with Power Up Kit — Steam game cover

    NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Tendou with Power Up Kit

    Single-player alternative to NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Sphere of Influence — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Sphere of Influence.

    Nobunaga’s Ambition, a series synonymous with Historical Simulation Games, has now released an extension of the 13th release in that series, Nobunaga’s Ambition: Tendou, at the Steam Store as Nobunaga’s Ambition: Tendou w/Power-up Kit!

    2015Strategy27.49 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 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Sphere of Influence — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Sphere of Influence.

    "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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    ROMANCE OF THE THREE KINGDOMS XIV — Steam game cover

    ROMANCE OF THE THREE KINGDOMS XIV

    Single-player alternative to NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Sphere of Influence — playable solo, no multiplayer required.

    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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    NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION — Steam game cover

    NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION

    Single-player alternative to NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Sphere of Influence — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Sphere of Influence.

    Nobunaga's Ambition, the first of the series, was released in 1983. Players assume the mantle of either Nobunaga Oda or Shingen Takeda and strive to conquer the entire land (17 areas in the Kansai and central Japan region). They manage their country to make it rich, then prepare their military forces.

    2016Strategy6.49 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Lords of the Black Sun — Steam game cover

    Lords of the Black Sun

    Single-player alternative to NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Sphere of Influence — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Sphere of Influence.

    Take command of one race to join the struggle for supremacy in the galaxy. As the leader of your empire you are tasked with exploring the stars, colonizing new worlds, managing your empire and conquering whoever dares to oppose you.

    2014StrategyIndie2.49 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    SAMURAI WARRIORS 4-II — Steam game cover

    SAMURAI WARRIORS 4-II

    Single-player alternative to NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Sphere of Influence — playable solo, no multiplayer required.

    The latest iteration of the 10th anniversary "SAMURAI WARRIORS" series is here at last! Naomasa Ii appears as a playable character for the first time, and the various personalities of the age are explored in more depth in "Story Mode", which is now focused on individual characters.

    2015Action19.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Total War: SHOGUN 2 — Steam game cover

    Total War: SHOGUN 2

    Single-player alternative to NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Sphere of Influence — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Sphere of Influence.

    Total War: SHOGUN 2 is the perfect mix of real-time and turn-based strategy gaming for newcomers and veterans alike.

    2011Strategy29.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    SAMURAI WARRIORS 5 — Steam game cover

    SAMURAI WARRIORS 5

    Single-player alternative to NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Sphere of Influence — playable solo, no multiplayer required.

    A new SAMURAI WARRIORS begins. After a 7-year wait, a new instalment in the tactical action series "SAMURAI WARRIORS" is finally here!

    2021Action29.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Ascension — Steam game cover

    Ascension

    Single-player alternative to NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Sphere of Influence — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Sphere of Influence.

    In this cultivation 4X strategy game, your sect has been in peril, and so they open a portal—sending you, a young disciple and their last hope, inside. Stand tall as the new sect leader and guide disciples to rebuild what was lost. Sharpen your focus, master alchemy, and ascend to immortality.

    2025StrategyEarly Access16.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Nioh 2 – The Complete Edition — Steam game cover

    Nioh 2 – The Complete Edition

    Single-player alternative to NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Sphere of Influence — 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 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Sphere of Influence — 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 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Sphere of Influence — 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 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Sphere of Influence — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Sphere of Influence.

    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 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Sphere of Influence — 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 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Sphere of Influence — 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 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Sphere of Influence — 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 →