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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HUMANKIND™ 2
Single-player alternative to Imperial Kingdoms — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Imperial Kingdoms.
Build a civilization that spans the ages in this historical turn-based strategy game. Combine evolving cultures, raise cities, command armies and expand your empire as a changing climate reshapes the world and your path through history.
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Zaman
Single-player alternative to Imperial Kingdoms — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Imperial Kingdoms.
Zaman is a fast, card-driven 4X strategy game where every card shapes your empire. Found cities, research technologies, command your leader on the battlefield and unleash game-changing abilities in short, high-stakes matches.
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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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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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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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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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Corsair Cove
Single-player alternative to Imperial Kingdoms — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Imperial Kingdoms.
Build a sprawling pirate haven, raise a fleet to explore the high seas, and take on the Crown to keep the Age of Piracy alive! From ale to flintlock pistols, and from scallywags to swashbucklers, you’ll need to manage complex production chains and govern a rowdy crew to reign supreme over the seas!
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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.