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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 — Steam game cover

    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.

    2027StrategySingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Zaman — Steam game cover

    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.

    StrategyEarly AccessSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Old World — Steam game cover

    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?

    2022StrategySimulationRPG39.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    ENDLESS Legend™ 2 — Steam game cover

    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.

    2026StrategySimulationRPG24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Sid Meier's Civilization VII — Steam game cover

    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!

    2025StrategySimulation69.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Ozymandias: Bronze Age Empire Sim — Steam game cover

    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.

    2022StrategySimulation14.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War — Steam game cover

    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.

    2018Strategy39.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Corsair Cove — Steam game cover

    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!

    2026StrategySimulation39.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Creator's Fall — Steam game cover

    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.

    2025ActionIndie9.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Empire at Risk — Steam game cover

    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.

    2026StrategyIndie3.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →