Single-player games like Buddies to Death
Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Buddies to Death, 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 of Krawall
Single-player alternative to Buddies to Death — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Buddies to Death.
A fast-paced strategy game about building a kingdom, outplaying your rivals, and conquering your enemies. Play solo or in multiplayer and enjoy the depth of a classic 4X in a single sitting.
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Old World
Single-player alternative to Buddies to Death — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Buddies to Death.
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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Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War
Single-player alternative to Buddies to Death — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Buddies to Death.
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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Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era
Single-player alternative to Buddies to Death — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Early Access with Buddies to Death.
Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era is the official prequel hailing back to the origins of the genre-defining, critically acclaimed series of turn-based strategy games. Raise grand armies and wield devastating spells to overcome your foes in both solo and multiplayer.
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ZEPHON
Single-player alternative to Buddies to Death — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Buddies to Death.
From the developers of Warhammer 40,000: Gladius, ZEPHON is a post-apocalyptic 4X strategy game built on Proxy’s unique tactical combat system. Guide survivors through a turbulent future, navigating unexpected disasters, eldritch horror and cyberpunk monstrosities. What will you do to survive?
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Dominions 6 - Rise of the Pantokrator
Single-player alternative to Buddies to Death — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Buddies to Death.
In Dominions 6 you take control of a powerful being that rules a nation and aspires to godhood. The type of Pretender Gods can vary from magically powerful arch mages to old dragons or an enormous tree. Dominions is a deep 4x turn based strategy game with a very large variety of spells and units.
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Blood Bowl 3
Single-player alternative to Buddies to Death — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Buddies to Death.
Brutal, crazy, tactical… this is BLOOD BOWL! The iconic death sport returns with the new video game of fantasy football faithfully using the latest board game rules and new content. Create your team, then crush, mulch and cheat your way to the top... leaving your opponents in the graveyard.
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Nexus 5X
Single-player alternative to Buddies to Death — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Buddies to Death.
eXplore, eXpand, eXploit, eXterminate, EXPRESS. All of the depth, diplomacy, conflict and conquest of a turn-based 4X epic but played in fast-paced 60-minute competitive sessions. Play Solo or Multiplayer for 2-8 players.