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Single-player games like Dawn of Andromeda

Below are 13 single-player Steam games similar to Dawn of Andromeda, 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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    Galactic Dominion — Steam game cover

    Galactic Dominion

    Single-player alternative to Dawn of Andromeda — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Dawn of Andromeda.

    Galactic Dominion is a fast paced 4x space strategy game. Explore the stars, perform research, manage your colonies, build a fleet, defend your systems, and conquer the galaxy. Play through an epic story driven campaign or alternatively customize your games for countless re-playability!

    2018ActionStrategyIndie4.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Distant Worlds: Universe — Steam game cover

    Distant Worlds: Universe

    Single-player alternative to Dawn of Andromeda — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Dawn of Andromeda.

    Distant Worlds is a vast, pausable real-time 4X space strategy game. Experience the full depth and detail of turn-based strategy, but with the simplicity and ease of real-time, and on the scale of a massively-multiplayer online game.  

    2014StrategySimulation29.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Galactic Ruler — Steam game cover

    Galactic Ruler

    Single-player alternative to Dawn of Andromeda — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Dawn of Andromeda.

    Galactic Ruler offers real time strategy game play at both planetary level and in space! Lead your faction in diplomacy or conquest across a procedurally generated galactic map where any system might hold hostile enemies or resource riches. Develop advanced technologies to rule the galaxy!

    2022StrategyIndieSimulation19.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Distant Worlds 2 — Steam game cover

    Distant Worlds 2

    Single-player alternative to Dawn of Andromeda — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Dawn of Andromeda.

    Distant Worlds 2 is a vast, pausable real-time 4X space strategy game.

    2022StrategySimulation49.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Pax Nova — Steam game cover

    Pax Nova

    Single-player alternative to Dawn of Andromeda — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Dawn of Andromeda.

    A sci-fi turn-based 4X strategy game where you lead the fate of one of several factions divided between three races. Explore new worlds and new star systems filled with exciting secrets as well as dangers. Build cities, expand your influence and fight great battles on land and in space.

    2020StrategyIndie24.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    The Last Federation — Steam game cover

    The Last Federation

    Single-player alternative to Dawn of Andromeda — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Dawn of Andromeda.

    From the creators of AI War: Fleet Command comes an all-new grand strategy title with turn-based tactical combat, set in a deep simulation of an entire solar system and its billions of inhabitants. You are the last of a murdered race, determined to unify or destroy the 8 others.

    2014StrategyIndieSimulation19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Stellaris — Steam game cover

    Stellaris

    Single-player alternative to Dawn of Andromeda — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Dawn of Andromeda.

    Explore a galaxy full of wonders in this sci-fi grand strategy game from Paradox Development Studios. Interact with diverse alien races, discover strange new worlds with unexpected events and expand the reach of your empire. Each new adventure holds almost limitless possibilities.

    2016StrategySimulation9.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Ceres — Steam game cover

    Ceres

    Single-player alternative to Dawn of Andromeda — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Dawn of Andromeda.

    Take control of a squadron of ships in full 3D space combat. Explore, battle and trade your way through a pirate, machine and monster-infested solar system.

    2015ActionStrategyIndie2.39 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    STAR WARS™ Empire at War - Gold Pack — Steam game cover

    STAR WARS™ Empire at War - Gold Pack

    Single-player alternative to Dawn of Andromeda — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Dawn of Andromeda.

    Command or corrupt an entire galaxy in the definitive Star Wars strategy collection. It is a time of galactic civil war. Will you take up the reins of the Rebellion, assume control of the Empire, or rule the Star Wars Underworld?

    2010Strategy4.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Sins of a Solar Empire II — Steam game cover

    Sins of a Solar Empire II

    Single-player alternative to Dawn of Andromeda — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Dawn of Andromeda.

    Battle for galactic dominance in this real-time 4X strategy game with unrivaled scale! You’ll explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate through military force, diplomacy, trade, culture, influence, and other underhanded tactics.

    2024StrategySimulation49.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Master of Orion — Steam game cover

    Master of Orion

    Single-player alternative to Dawn of Andromeda — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Dawn of Andromeda.

    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 →
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    Hearts of Iron IV — Steam game cover

    Hearts of Iron IV

    Single-player alternative to Dawn of Andromeda — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Dawn of Andromeda.

    Victory is at your fingertips! Your ability to lead your nation is your supreme weapon, the strategy game Hearts of Iron IV lets you take command of any nation in World War II; the most engaging conflict in world history.

    2016StrategySimulation14.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Second Sun — Steam game cover

    Second Sun

    Single-player alternative to Dawn of Andromeda — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Dawn of Andromeda.

    Second Sun is a Hi-octane FPS with RPG elements, set in an open world, filled with intriguing landmarks, procedurally generated dungeons and tons of loot! Explore a vast, picturesque map and use your abilities to save the Empire from devastation and prevent the world from falling into darkness.

    2025ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →