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Single-player games like Iron & Ivory

Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Iron & Ivory, 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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    Morse Depths: WWII — Steam game cover

    Morse Depths: WWII

    Single-player alternative to Iron & Ivory — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Strategy with Iron & Ivory.

    Take command of a WWII submarine. Master Morse Code to fire torpedoes, defuse mines, and survive the final siege. From 1942 to 1945, every dot and dash is the difference between glory and the ocean floor.

    2026ActionStrategyIndieSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Shorebreaker — Steam game cover

    Shorebreaker

    Single-player alternative to Iron & Ivory — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Strategy with Iron & Ivory.

    A drone-combat roguelite fought above, on, and under a breaking wave. Zippity Drones Corporation used to deliver burritos; now its runaway fleet wants your island. Ride the break, dive to torpedo, strafe from the air, and weld salvage on mid-fight. When your drones fall, stand up yourself.

    ActionStrategyIndieSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Earth Atlantis 2 — Steam game cover

    Earth Atlantis 2

    Single-player alternative to Iron & Ivory — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Iron & Ivory.

    Earth Atlantis 2 is a boss-rush, side-scrolling shoot 'em up (SHMUP) with Metroidvania-style exploration. Pilot a heavily armed sub through intense boss battles against more than 20 colossal machine sea monsters in a post-apocalyptic sunken world, and uncover lost secrets to save humanity.

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    Nuclear Sub — Steam game cover

    Nuclear Sub

    Single-player alternative to Iron & Ivory — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Strategy with Iron & Ivory.

    A realistic nuclear submarine simulator will allow you to take command of your crew and battle your fiercest enemies. Arm yourself with missiles, dive into the ocean and fight for your country

    2026ActionStrategyIndieSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    SUBMARINES 2D — Steam game cover

    SUBMARINES 2D

    Single-player alternative to Iron & Ivory — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Strategy with Iron & Ivory.

    Submarine Battles. Action Game. Second World War. Play With All Armies. Complete the Missions.

    2024ActionStrategyAdventure7.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Sonar & Silence — Steam game cover

    Sonar & Silence

    Single-player alternative to Iron & Ivory — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Strategy with Iron & Ivory.

    In Sonar & Silence you pilot a submarine through the depths of the ocean. In this tactical exploration and combat game your sensors are your only eyes: read the echoes and identify what's out there. Mine resources, conduct intelligence missions and upgrade your ship after each dive.

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    Submarine War — Steam game cover

    Submarine War

    Single-player alternative to Iron & Ivory — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Strategy with Iron & Ivory.

    Submarine War is a new action-packed submarine combat game that immerses players in the 3D action with unique game controls and 3D environments.

    2021ActionStrategyIndieDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Sub Command — Steam game cover

    Sub Command

    Single-player alternative to Iron & Ivory — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Iron & Ivory.

    Take charge of the most deadly modern-day submarines in the world - three distinct submarines across two unique and challenging campaigns. Utilize cutting-edge sensor and weapon technology to locate, track and destroy the enemy - even deliver Tomahawk missiles to inland targets.

    2006Strategy3.79 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →