IMHO.

Single-player games like Lords of Magic: Special Edition

Below are 18 single-player Steam games similar to Lords of Magic: Special Edition, 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.

Want the full alternatives list (paid + free + Steam Deck + cheaper picks)? See the parent games like Lords of Magic: Special Edition page.

Ranked picks

  1. 1
    Age of Wonders III — Steam game cover

    Age of Wonders III

    Single-player alternative to Lords of Magic: Special Edition — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and RPG with Lords of Magic: Special Edition.

    Age of Wonders III is the long anticipated sequel to the award-winning strategy series. Delivering a unique mix of Empire Building, Role Playing and Warfare, Age of Wonders III offers the ultimate in turn-based fantasy strategy for veterans of the series and new players alike!

    2014StrategyRPG29.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
  2. 2
    Age of Wonders II: The Wizard's Throne — Steam game cover

    Age of Wonders II: The Wizard's Throne

    Single-player alternative to Lords of Magic: Special Edition — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and RPG with Lords of Magic: Special Edition.

    Age of Wonders II is the wildly anticipated sequel to the award-winning strategy phenomenon. Delivering an invigorating mix of Empire Building, Role-playing, and Warfare, Age of Wonders II brings s turn-based strategy to new heights.

    2010StrategyRPG9.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
  3. 3
    Planar Conquest — Steam game cover

    Planar Conquest

    Single-player alternative to Lords of Magic: Special Edition — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and RPG with Lords of Magic: Special Edition.

    Become an all-powerful Sorcerer Lord and lead one of 8 different races to the ultimate victory. Explore multiple planes of existence, raid dungeons, and conquer cities. Expand your armies, cast mighty spells, and summon godly creatures to do your bidding. Fight the enemies in D20 OGL battles.

    2016StrategyIndieSimulation0.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
  4. 4
    Deity Empires — Steam game cover

    Deity Empires

    Single-player alternative to Lords of Magic: Special Edition — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and RPG with Lords of Magic: Special Edition.

    Deity Empires is a 4X, turn-based strategy game with a powerful “just one more turn” feel! Enter an intricate fantasy world as one of many deities posed to become ruler of the world.

    2018StrategyRPG24.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
  5. 5
    Drakensang — Steam game cover

    Drakensang

    Single-player alternative to Lords of Magic: Special Edition — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares RPG with Lords of Magic: Special Edition.

    Drakensang is a third-person party-based RPG based on the pen & paper role-play rules of The Dark Eye. Drakensang is the first PC game for over 10 years to be based on Germany's most successful and popular role-play system. Drakensang builds on the pen & paper rules as applied in version 4.0.

    2009RPG9.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
  6. 6
    Aarklash: Legacy — Steam game cover

    Aarklash: Legacy

    Single-player alternative to Lords of Magic: Special Edition — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Lords of Magic: Special Edition.

    In Aarklash: Legacy take command of a mercenary squad in search of truth and guide it through countless battles.Welcome to Aarklash, a land of chaos where incessant battles between the forces of Light, Destiny and Darkness have lasted since the beginning of time.

    2013StrategyAdventure15.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
  7. 7
    Drakensang: The River of Time — Steam game cover

    Drakensang: The River of Time

    Single-player alternative to Lords of Magic: Special Edition — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares RPG with Lords of Magic: Special Edition.

    The prequel to Radon Labs' award-winning RPG, Drakensang: The River of Time introduces a brand new story within the Drakensang universe. The new story brings many innovations and new game elements for experienced as well for first time players, who will jump right into the fascinating medieval fantasy RPG scenario of Drakensang: The...

    2011RPG19.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
  8. 8
    Conquest of Elysium 4 — Steam game cover

    Conquest of Elysium 4

    Single-player alternative to Lords of Magic: Special Edition — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Lords of Magic: Special Edition.

    Conquest of Elysium 4 is a quick turn based fantasy strategy game with a touch of rogue-like. The game is full of depth, details and monsters. There are also a huge number of factions, each with its own unique gameplay and magic rituals.

    2015StrategyIndie24.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
  9. 9
    Heroes of Might & Magic V — Steam game cover

    Heroes of Might & Magic V

    Single-player alternative to Lords of Magic: Special Edition — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Lords of Magic: Special Edition.

    Witness the amazing evolution of the genre-defining strategy game as it becomes a next-generation phenomenon, melding classic deep fantasy with next-generation visuals and gameplay. In the renowned Might & Magic universe, demon swarms spread chaos over the land in a relentless assault.

    2008Strategy9.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
  10. 10
    Lord of the Rings: War in the North — Steam game cover

    Lord of the Rings: War in the North

    Single-player alternative to Lords of Magic: Special Edition — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares RPG with Lords of Magic: Special Edition.

    Work together or die alone in this epic quest to turn the tides in the War of the Ring.

    2011ActionRPGSingle-playerSimilar games →
  11. 11
    Master of Orion — Steam game cover

    Master of Orion

    Single-player alternative to Lords of Magic: Special Edition — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Lords of Magic: Special Edition.

    The ascendant spacefaring 4X strategy game returns! A new chapter in the epic Master of Orion saga is poised to once again capture the imaginations of millions of gamers.

    2016Strategy24.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
  12. 12
    Lords of the Realm II — Steam game cover

    Lords of the Realm II

    Single-player alternative to Lords of Magic: Special Edition — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and RPG with Lords of Magic: Special Edition.

    The great Lords of England have their eyes on the the English throne! Muster an army and overrun your enemies' castles in this classic, nail-biting strategy game that blends turn-based and real-time gameplay.

    2015StrategyRPG2.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
  13. 13
    Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era — Steam game cover

    Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era

    Single-player alternative to Lords of Magic: Special Edition — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and RPG with Lords of Magic: Special Edition.

    Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era is the official prequel hailing back to the origins of the genre-defining, critically acclaimed series of turn-based strategy games. Raise grand armies and wield devastating spells to overcome your foes in both solo and multiplayer.

    2026StrategyRPGEarly Access29.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
  14. 14
    Pharaoh + Cleopatra — Steam game cover

    Pharaoh + Cleopatra

    Single-player alternative to Lords of Magic: Special Edition — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Lords of Magic: Special Edition.

    Immerse yourself in Ancient Egypt from the age of the great pyramids to the final years of the New Kingdom.

    2016StrategySimulation9.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
  15. 15
    Caesar™ 3 — Steam game cover

    Caesar™ 3

    Single-player alternative to Lords of Magic: Special Edition — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Lords of Magic: Special Edition.

    Prove your strength of mind and spirit and you just may be crowned Caesar!

    2016StrategySimulation5.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
  16. 16
    Zeus + Poseidon — Steam game cover

    Zeus + Poseidon

    Single-player alternative to Lords of Magic: Special Edition — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Lords of Magic: Special Edition.

    Zeus + Poseidon delivers hundreds of hours of gameplay in one game!

    2016Strategy9.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
  17. 17
    Lords of the Realm — Steam game cover

    Lords of the Realm

    Single-player alternative to Lords of Magic: Special Edition — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Lords of Magic: Special Edition.

    The year is 1268 and the English throne lies empty. Fight for the right to be King in this classic blend of turn-based and real-time strategy.

    2015Strategy1.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
  18. 18
    Lords of the Realm III — Steam game cover

    Lords of the Realm III

    Single-player alternative to Lords of Magic: Special Edition — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Lords of Magic: Special Edition.

    When it comes to medieval real-time strategy, Lords of the Realm III flies the flag high. Whether it's maneuvering troops on the battlefield, negotiating trade and alliances, or overseeing armies across the lands, RTS fans will find plenty here to enjoy.

    2015StrategySimulation4.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →