Single-player games like Empires Edge
Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Empires Edge, 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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Powerplay
Single-player alternative to Empires Edge — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Empires Edge.
Powerplay is an RTS with a focus on resources and industry. Create supply chains, transport, and explore in this thrilling base builder. Grow into a powerful industrial nation, but don't spread too thin! Resources are finite and "the others" can reclaim what is theirs at any time.
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Driftland: The Magic Revival
Single-player alternative to Empires Edge — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Empires Edge.
After a devastating war between ancient mages, a powerful spell is all that holds together the shattered planet of Driftland. Take on the role of a powerful mage capable of moving and connecting floating lands, develop a mighty empire, and restore Driftland to its former glory!
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Anno 2205™
Single-player alternative to Empires Edge — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Empires Edge.
In Anno 2205™, you join humankind‘s next step into the future with the promise to build a better tomorrow. You conquer Earth, establishing rich, bustling cities and grand industrial complexes, but to secure the prosperity of your people, you must travel into space.
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COPA CITY
Single-player alternative to Empires Edge — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Empires Edge.
An economic strategy where top football clubs entrust you with organizing their matches. Build in the city, manage its structures and stadium, provide entertainment, food, and security for fans. Your success is measured by Match Readiness.
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Kingdom Ascension
Single-player alternative to Empires Edge — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Empires Edge.
Step into the role of a lord, starting from scratch to build your kingdom. Gather resources, construct buildings, recruit troops, explore, and embark on adventures to continuously expand your territory and defend your homeland.
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IDLE BOSS RUSH
Single-player alternative to Empires Edge — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Empires Edge.
Slay giant bosses and turn the hollow wasteland into the almighty kingdom! Endlessly rewarding incremental game where you collect fountains of rare loot, unleash crazy combos and watch the monsters fall under your knees. Boss Rush that keeps on going when you're gone!
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After Inc: Revival
Single-player alternative to Empires Edge — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Empires Edge.
Can you rebuild civilisation after a zombie apocalypse? From the creator of Plague Inc. comes a unique blend of strategic simulation, survival city builder and ‘mini 4X’. Build settlements, harvest resources and shape society as you lead Humanity out of the darkness.
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Northgard: Definitive Edition
Single-player alternative to Empires Edge — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Empires Edge.
Northgard: Definitive Edition is a critically acclaimed real-time strategy game based on Norse mythology. Lead your clan, uncover the secrets of a mysterious newfound continent and defeat your enemies to conquer the Throne!