Single-player games like Empire at Risk
Below are 10 single-player Steam games similar to Empire at Risk, 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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Hex of Steel
Single-player alternative to Empire at Risk — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Empire at Risk.
Hex of Steel is a refreshing WWII wargame covering all fronts featuring a certain amount of original mechanics. Fight in solo against finally a decent AI throughout Europe, Africa or the Pacific, or against a friend in the cross-platform PBEM or real time multiplayer. Coop is also an option!
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The Conquest of Go
Single-player alternative to Empire at Risk — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Empire at Risk.
Learn and play Go, the classic board game that has been played for thousands of years, and compete in the race to conquer the most land in the in-game world, or compete online against opponents around the real world.
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Blood Bowl 3
Single-player alternative to Empire at Risk — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Empire at Risk.
Brutal, crazy, tactical… this is BLOOD BOWL! The iconic death sport returns with the new video game of fantasy football faithfully using the latest board game rules and new content. Create your team, then crush, mulch and cheat your way to the top... leaving your opponents in the graveyard.
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Songs of Silence
Single-player alternative to Empire at Risk — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Empire at Risk.
Lead armies, rebuild fallen kingdoms, and rise to greatness! Embark on an epic journey of strategy in a visually stunning world. Fight intense battles and uncover a captivating story.
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Old World
Single-player alternative to Empire at Risk — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Empire at Risk.
Old World is a revolutionary new historical strategy game where you lead your dynasty over generations of rule against rival kings and queens. Wage massive wars, manage your court, and build a dynasty — or watch your empire crumble to dust. What legacy will you leave behind?
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For The King
Single-player alternative to Empire at Risk — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Empire at Risk.
For The King is a strategic RPG that blends tabletop and roguelike elements in a challenging adventure that spans the realms. Set off on a single player experience or play cooperatively both online and locally.
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Panzer Corps 2
Single-player alternative to Empire at Risk — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Empire at Risk.
Panzer Corps 2 is the ultimate Second World War strategy game! Enjoy the time-proven gameplay formula which has been appreciated by millions of players over the years, brought to a whole new level of refinement up to the latest technical standards.
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Blood Bowl 2: Legendary Edition (Classic)
Single-player alternative to Empire at Risk — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Empire at Risk.
Blood Bowl 2 smashes Warhammer and American football together, in an explosive cocktail of turn-based strategy, humour and brutality, adapted from Games Workshop’s famous boardgame.
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Creator's Fall
Single-player alternative to Empire at Risk — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Empire at Risk.
Creator’s Fall is an action roguelike with various classes, where you can choose between different paths. The goal is to reach and defeat the final boss at the end of the path. Levels are dynamically generated and feature different biomes. You can choose an upgrade after each level up.
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Imperial Kingdoms
Single-player alternative to Empire at Risk — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Empire at Risk.
Lead a medieval kingdom through expansion, warfare and economic growth. Manage resources, supply your capital and research new technologies to strengthen your realm. Customize your armies and conquer rival kingdoms across dynamic hex maps.