Single-player games like The Newspapers of the day
Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to The Newspapers of the day, 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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Help Will Come Tomorrow
Single-player alternative to The Newspapers of the day — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Adventure with The Newspapers of the day.
In an uninhabitable Siberian wilderness, in a wake of October Revolution, a group of passengers survives the mysterious catastrophe of Trans-Siberian railway train. They must endure in a harsh ice-clad climate until rescue arrives. Facing many dangers, their own weaknesses and, their own prejudice.
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Through the Darkest of Times
Single-player alternative to The Newspapers of the day — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with The Newspapers of the day.
Berlin 1933. “Adolf Hitler is chancellor!” We all know the consequences this message bore. Unspeakable horrors and suffering would sweep across the world. Few would stand and fight the monstrosity that was the German Reich. Will you? Lead an underground resistance group Through the Darkest of Times.
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Celestial Empire
Single-player alternative to The Newspapers of the day — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Simulation with The Newspapers of the day.
Forge an empire under the watchful eyes of the gods! Take care of your people, develop efficient production chains and trade with other landlords. Ensure their survival through harsh winters and disasters.
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Anno 1800
Single-player alternative to The Newspapers of the day — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Simulation with The Newspapers of the day.
Anno 1800™ – Lead the Industrial Revolution! Welcome to the dawn of the Industrial Age. The path you choose will define your world. Are you an innovator or an exploiter? A conqueror or a liberator? How the world remembers your name is up to you.
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My Lovely Empress
Single-player alternative to The Newspapers of the day — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with The Newspapers of the day.
My Lovely Empress is an empire management sim inspired by Asian mythology. As the Emperor of the Crimson Empire, you will build relations with neighboring rulers, balance internal factions, and ensure the prosperity of your people, all before you reap their souls to resurrect your beloved empress.
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Ways of Alchemy
Single-player alternative to The Newspapers of the day — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with The Newspapers of the day.
Become a medieval alchemist in this card game. Brew deadly potions, discover ancient recipes, hire adventurers, and outwit the Inquisition. Transform your humble shack into an alchemical empire. No wands are required — just knowledge and wit.
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Road to Empress I
Single-player alternative to The Newspapers of the day — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Newspapers of the day.
You've never played a game like this before. Road to Empress I is a cinematic palace adventure where your choices decide everyone's fate. Tackle multiple story branches and a high mortality rate with charm, wisdom and courage? First...survive.
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Farthest Frontier
Single-player alternative to The Newspapers of the day — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with The Newspapers of the day.
Protect and guide your people as you forge a town from untamed wilderness at the edge of the known world. Harvest raw materials, hunt, fish and farm to survive. Produce crafted items to trade, consume, equip and fight with as you battle for your survival against the elements and outside threats.