Single-player games like Nights of Nil
Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Nights of Nil, 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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Tech Division
Single-player alternative to Nights of Nil — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Nights of Nil.
Play as Simone! Build and command your squad of bots on the field. Battle through swarms of enemy Wrikes who have a diverse set of their own abilities. Use resources and upgrades to get through the relentless Wrike factions to reunite with your friends! Hopefully you are not too late.
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Scarecropia
Single-player alternative to Nights of Nil — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Nights of Nil.
Here is Scarecropia! Lead at most 400 people to build a settlement. Arm your village to fight against the Goblin army, or invest limited resources in yourself to become unparalleled! Take every cost to survive!
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SORALAND
Single-player alternative to Nights of Nil — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Nights of Nil.
Third person strategy game: Collect resources, conquer new areas and grow your civilization.
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Little Kingdom RTS
Single-player alternative to Nights of Nil — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Nights of Nil.
Little Kingdom RTS is an indie real-time strategy game set in a medieval fantasy world. Gather resources, build settlements, raise walls, and grow your small kingdom. Command an army of knights, archers, and mages to fight off rival kingdoms, orcs, and undead.
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Towers & Goblins: The Last Stand
Single-player alternative to Nights of Nil — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Nights of Nil.
Build towers, manage resources, and lead units to defend your kingdom against goblins. Every decision you make determines your kingdom's fate.
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Surrounded by Death
Single-player alternative to Nights of Nil — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Nights of Nil.
Lead your people, fight for survival, become their ruler in this 2D strategy game. To accomplish this, you will have to create powerful walls, an efficient economy and a strong army. But it's not enough. Destroy all portals for peace to reign
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Island Crusaders
Single-player alternative to Nights of Nil — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Nights of Nil.
Island Crusaders is a cute yet brutal tactical RTS game. Defend your home against swarms of enemies as your picturesque island gets stained by the blood of your enemies. Unlock new and unique units, strategically place and move them, and defeat the impending army.
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Kingdom Wars 2: Definitive Edition
Single-player alternative to Nights of Nil — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Nights of Nil.
An intense real-time strategy game set in a dark fantasy world of Orcs, Elves and Dragons. Kingdom Wars 2 combines the best of Zombie survival and crafting with complex fast-paced city building. Fight massive siege battles that turn beautiful landscapes into gory blood-soaked battlefields.