Single-player games like Imperial Kingdoms
Below are 10 single-player Steam games similar to Imperial Kingdoms, 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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Old World
Single-player alternative to Imperial Kingdoms — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Imperial Kingdoms.
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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Sid Meier's Civilization VII
Single-player alternative to Imperial Kingdoms — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Imperial Kingdoms.
The award-winning strategy game franchise returns with a revolutionary new chapter. Sid Meier's Civilization® VII empowers you to build the greatest empire the world has ever known!
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ENDLESS™ Legend 2
Single-player alternative to Imperial Kingdoms — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Imperial Kingdoms.
Lead your people to victory on an ever-evolving world in this strategy game featuring asymmetric factions led by powerful heroes. Build your empire, wield political influence, and raise grand armies to wage war in a race to uncover dark secrets buried within the planet.
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Panzer Corps 2
Single-player alternative to Imperial Kingdoms — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Imperial Kingdoms.
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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Ozymandias: Bronze Age Empire Sim
Single-player alternative to Imperial Kingdoms — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Imperial Kingdoms.
Build an empire in a single sitting. All the strategy of a classic 4X in a faster format, which also shines in multiplayer.
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Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War
Single-player alternative to Imperial Kingdoms — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Imperial Kingdoms.
Warhammer 40,000: Gladius – Relics of War brings you to a world of terror and violence. Four factions will engage in a brutal war for dominance over the planet’s resources. In the first turn-based 4X strategy game set in Warhammer 40,000 you will lead one of four unique factions.
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Crusader Kings III
Single-player alternative to Imperial Kingdoms — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Imperial Kingdoms.
Love, fight, scheme, and claim greatness. Determine your noble house’s legacy in the sprawling grand strategy of Crusader Kings III. Death is only the beginning as you guide your dynasty’s bloodline in the rich and larger-than-life simulation of the Middle Ages.
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Driftland: The Magic Revival
Single-player alternative to Imperial Kingdoms — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Imperial Kingdoms.
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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Creator's Fall
Single-player alternative to Imperial Kingdoms — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Imperial Kingdoms.
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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Empire at Risk
Single-player alternative to Imperial Kingdoms — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Imperial Kingdoms.
Expand, conquer and dominate your rivals on dynamic hex maps. Capture regions, secure supply and adapt to every seed. Battle friends or AI in solo and multiplayer matches with up to 8 players and climb the leaderboard.