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Single-player games like NTL: No Time Left

Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to NTL: No Time Left, 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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    Stellar Sovereigns — Steam game cover

    Stellar Sovereigns

    Single-player alternative to NTL: No Time Left — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with NTL: No Time Left.

    Indie 4X space strategy game with TB empire management and RTS combat set in a 3D star cluster. Build an interstellar empire by colonizing and conquering star systems, develop your colonies establish trade routes and construct fleets from a range of retrofittable capital & escort class vessels.

    2023StrategyIndie24.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Until somewhere — Steam game cover

    Until somewhere

    Single-player alternative to NTL: No Time Left — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with NTL: No Time Left.

    WARNING! This game is harder than it looks – you’ll need to be a real go-getter. The aim is to build your shuttle and upgrade it so you can venture into the unknown depths of interstellar space. With only Lina, your faithful companion, by your side, will you have enough patience?

    2026ActionAdventureSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    TheFlagship — Steam game cover

    TheFlagship

    Single-player alternative to NTL: No Time Left — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with NTL: No Time Left.

    "The Flagship" is a singleplayer third-person space warship roguelike game. From destroyers to battleships, choose your vessel and equip it to face node-based roguelike challenges, each adventure is a different experience. Your ship, equipment, skill level and roguelike ability build will be tested.

    ActionSimulationSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Ironfront Express — Steam game cover

    Ironfront Express

    Single-player alternative to NTL: No Time Left — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Strategy with NTL: No Time Left.

    Upgrade your engine’s arsenal in this bullet hell, tower defense roguelite featuring the most heavily armored locomotive in existence. Engineer and command the Ironfront Express in a unique take on lane defense where you upgrade with specialized turrets, drones, and tactical abilities.

    ActionStrategySingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Roguebound Pirates — Steam game cover

    Roguebound Pirates

    Single-player alternative to NTL: No Time Left — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with NTL: No Time Left.

    Loot, upgrade & dominate! Your inventory IS your ship in this action roguelike. Customize weapons, create game-breaking synergies, and claim your place as the most overpowered pirate across the seas!

    2026ActionIndieAdventureSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Unconquered Sun — Steam game cover

    Unconquered Sun

    Single-player alternative to NTL: No Time Left — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Strategy with NTL: No Time Left.

    A space-sim and roguelite where you build your own ship and live in it. Survive in a procedural galaxy or become part of history.

    ActionStrategyIndieSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Astrobound — Steam game cover

    Astrobound

    Single-player alternative to NTL: No Time Left — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with NTL: No Time Left.

    Survive and explore space in Astrobound! Visit strange planets, encounter cosmic calamities, and keep your crew alive as you journey through the stars in a retro-inspired whimsical space adventure.

    2026StrategyAdventureSimulationSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    DELIVERY MUST COMPLETE — Steam game cover

    DELIVERY MUST COMPLETE

    Single-player alternative to NTL: No Time Left — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with NTL: No Time Left.

    High speed Acelike Roguelike with SSSTYLE. Cut across cel-shaded, action-packed, arcade-paced dogfights as you fly, fight, and upgrade your roster of kickass planes. Every battle is massive, every location is procedural, and every fight is a spectacle- whether it's aircraft, blimps, dragons or mechs

    ActionIndieSimulationSingle-playerSimilar games →