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Single-player games like DUSK OF WAR

Below are 12 single-player Steam games similar to DUSK OF WAR, 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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    Quarantineer — Steam game cover

    Quarantineer

    Single-player alternative to DUSK OF WAR — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Simulation with DUSK OF WAR.

    For the glory of Motherland, the truth shall never be revealed. None of us expected this, Yet history is repeating itself.

    2021StrategyIndieAdventure9.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Infection Free Zone — Steam game cover

    Infection Free Zone

    Single-player alternative to DUSK OF WAR — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Simulation with DUSK OF WAR.

    Choose any real region from the world. Choose your base of operations, then rebuild and readapt the buildings around you to create a self-sustaining settlement. Take charge of a group of survivors from your city. And when the night falls - Defend the zone from the infected!

    2024ActionStrategyIndie24.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Rebirth evolution — Steam game cover

    Rebirth evolution

    Single-player alternative to DUSK OF WAR — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Simulation with DUSK OF WAR.

    2D pixel style simulation business strategy game Build and operate your own survivor base, recruit and cultivate various professional combatants. Clear zombie strongholds, reduce regional infections, survive in the apocalypse, and establish your own power.

    2023StrategyIndieSimulation8.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Anno 1701 History Edition — Steam game cover

    Anno 1701 History Edition

    Single-player alternative to DUSK OF WAR — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Simulation with DUSK OF WAR.

    Rediscover the classic gameplay of 1701 A.D. and its expansion The Sunken Dragon in Anno® 1701 History Edition.

    2024StrategySimulation4.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Here Comes The Swarm — Steam game cover

    Here Comes The Swarm

    Single-player alternative to DUSK OF WAR — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Simulation with DUSK OF WAR.

    Here Comes the Swarm is a survival RTS with a pause button! Create your strategy, build, manage, and defend your settlements at your own pace. Take the fight to the hive mind and lead expeditions to deliver a deadly blow and eradicate your foes. Will you reclaim Ulora from the relentless Swarm?

    2026StrategyIndieSimulation15.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Stronghold Crusader HD (2012) — Steam game cover

    Stronghold Crusader HD (2012)

    Single-player alternative to DUSK OF WAR — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Simulation with DUSK OF WAR.

    The highly anticipated sequel to the best-selling Stronghold, Stronghold Crusader HD throws you into historic battles and castle sieges from the Crusades with fiendish AI opponents, new units, 4 historical campaigns and over 100 unique skirmish missions.

    2013StrategySimulation9.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Final Outpost: Definitive Edition — Steam game cover

    Final Outpost: Definitive Edition

    Single-player alternative to DUSK OF WAR — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Simulation with DUSK OF WAR.

    Final Outpost is a survival strategy base-builder. You lead the last survivors of the apocalypse. Assign roles, craft tools, and manage resources carefully. Construct buildings, level up your citizens, and fortify your town against hordes of zombies. How many days can you survive?

    2025StrategySimulation9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Stronghold: Warlords — Steam game cover

    Stronghold: Warlords

    Single-player alternative to DUSK OF WAR — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Simulation with DUSK OF WAR.

    Besiege Great Khans, Imperial warlords and Shōgun commanders in Stronghold: Warlords, the latest 'castle sim' from Firefly Studios. Command AI warlords across the battlefield as you build a castle economy and new gunpowder-fuelled siege engines!

    2021StrategySimulation39.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Takeover — Steam game cover

    Takeover

    Single-player alternative to DUSK OF WAR — playable solo, no multiplayer required.

    Join the magnificent Fubuki, Anna and Sakura in their epic fight against the corrupt cyborgs of the EXE group in this SEXY hack and slash that takes inspiration from the best while adding its own personal touch.

    2024ActionIndieAdventure6.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    FLAAK TD — Steam game cover

    FLAAK TD

    Single-player alternative to DUSK OF WAR — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with DUSK OF WAR.

    Each day the US air force send wave after wave of bomber to crush our War machine. You are one anti-aircraft Brigade commander equiped with flakwierling 38 and the awesome Flak 88mm gun. Install them wisely and shoot all the bombers! Protect our factories and the fatherland!

    2024Strategy4.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    AFFRAID — Steam game cover

    AFFRAID

    Single-player alternative to DUSK OF WAR — playable solo, no multiplayer required.

    AFFRAID is a third-person horror game where you explore corridors and fight zombies. The combat mechanics are strongly inspired by the game Resident Evil 3. The main character is quite sexy.

    2025ActionIndieAdventure6.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    BLEST — Steam game cover

    BLEST

    Single-player alternative to DUSK OF WAR — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Simulation with DUSK OF WAR.

    In BLEST, you are responsible for defending the sacred statue. You must use all your wits and the goddess's divine power to eliminate all the monsters that enter through the cathedral's main gate. May the goddess be with you!

    2025ActionStrategySimulation6.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →