Single-player games like Defense of the Oasis
Below are 11 single-player Steam games similar to Defense of the Oasis, 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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Theocracy
Single-player alternative to Defense of the Oasis — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Defense of the Oasis.
Classic 4X turn-based strategy game, where you manage a theocratic empire, conquer and convert pagans and enemies by divine power or brute force, cast mighty miracles and enact dogmas. Advance and expand your theocracy into dominant world empire. And if necessary... release the Kraken!
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Ascension
Single-player alternative to Defense of the Oasis — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Defense of the Oasis.
In this cultivation 4X strategy game, your sect has been in peril, and so they open a portal—sending you, a young disciple and their last hope, inside. Stand tall as the new sect leader and guide disciples to rebuild what was lost. Sharpen your focus, master alchemy, and ascend to immortality.
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Tenants of the Shade
Single-player alternative to Defense of the Oasis — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Defense of the Oasis.
Build a living civilization from a single village. Guide your people across a dynamic landscape of rivers, farms, trade routes, and rival kingdoms as your society rises from the dawn of history.
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Dominium Mundi
Single-player alternative to Defense of the Oasis — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Defense of the Oasis.
Dominium Mundi is a lightweight 4X strategy game set in the medieval period where 4 players compete to create the most influential empire. Expand your empire over the map, convert more people to your religion, and control more trade routes.
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Farthest Frontier
Single-player alternative to Defense of the Oasis — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Defense of the Oasis.
Protect and guide your people as you forge a town from untamed wilderness at the edge of the known world. Harvest raw materials, hunt, fish and farm to survive. Produce crafted items to trade, consume, equip and fight with as you battle for your survival against the elements and outside threats.
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Microcivilization
Single-player alternative to Defense of the Oasis — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Defense of the Oasis.
Incremental clicker strategy, where you expand, construct, research, fight, collect heroes and make choices between good and evil. Ascend through difficulty tiers by playing through challenge campaign going back and forth through history. Mammoths included.
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Slipways
Single-player alternative to Defense of the Oasis — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Defense of the Oasis.
Weave isolated planets into a vast trade empire. Hatch plans. Research game-breaking technologies. Still be done in time for lunch. Enjoy the endless possibilities of a space grand strategy game in 60 minutes flat.
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Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI
Single-player alternative to Defense of the Oasis — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Defense of the Oasis.
Expand your empire, advance your culture and go head-to-head against history’s greatest leaders. Will your civilization stand the test of time?
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MineSweeper VR
Single-player alternative to Defense of the Oasis — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Casual with Defense of the Oasis.
The famous "Minesweeper" is now in virtual reality! Classic gameplay with stunning control and excellent atmosphere!
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Minesweeper Classy
Single-player alternative to Defense of the Oasis — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Casual with Defense of the Oasis.
A modern and stylish take on a classic logic puzzle game. Play the classic minesweeper levels, beat unique level layouts and challenges, or create and share your own level designs. Features a ton of customization options.
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Tiny Civilization
Single-player alternative to Defense of the Oasis — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Defense of the Oasis.
This is a historical simulation game that promotes the development of civilization based on the match-3 Game. You'll need to gather resources, use skills, discover new technology, and lead humanbeing through a 10,000-year journey to the cosmos.