Single-player games like Riftborne
Below are 10 single-player Steam games similar to Riftborne, 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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Kingdom Wars 4
Single-player alternative to Riftborne — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Riftborne.
It's 1347, the time of the Hundred Years' War. In this historical grand strategy and RTS hybrid you play as one of 200 minor lords across medieval Europe, Africa or Middle East. Rise up to take over your Kingdom and be crowned, then fight to preserve your empire as Black Death descends on Europe.
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Solargene
Single-player alternative to Riftborne — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Riftborne.
Take Command of a Space Corporation in the Sci-Fi Simulator Solargene! Manage personnel, design and develop colonies and orbital stations across the solar system! Mine resources, establish logistics, research cutting-edge technologies, trade, and complete missions
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Driftland: The Magic Revival
Single-player alternative to Riftborne — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Riftborne.
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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Galactic Ruler
Single-player alternative to Riftborne — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Riftborne.
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!
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AI War 2
Single-player alternative to Riftborne — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Riftborne.
The most devious and acclaimed artificial intelligence in strategy gaming is better than ever. A grand strategy/RTS hybrid that reverses many conventions of both genres. Take territory without attracting attention, build your empire with care, and adapt to an ever-evolving galactic battleground.
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Songs of Silence
Single-player alternative to Riftborne — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Riftborne.
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 Riftborne — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Riftborne.
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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Workers & Resources: Soviet Republic
Single-player alternative to Riftborne — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Riftborne.
Build a soviet republic from an impoverished country into a rich industrial superpower in a city builder with intricate production chains and a fully simulated global economy. Manage the lives of your citizens from education to work and party loyalty to criminal activity.
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Stellaris
Single-player alternative to Riftborne — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Riftborne.
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.
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Master of Orion 2
Single-player alternative to Riftborne — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Riftborne.
Forge an empire in a universe where population growth is stripping away planetary resources. Colonize unknown planets and trade with other races for their knowledge.