Single-player games like By the King's Command
Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to By the King's Command, 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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ZeroSpace
Single-player alternative to By the King's Command — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with By the King's Command.
ZeroSpace is a hybrid sci-fi RTS / RPG game that allows you to play as the commander of The Protectorate, a galactic force dedicated to securing humanity’s place in the galaxy. The Orion sector is locked in a vicious power struggle between many alien factions, ready to fight to the death.
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Подвиги древних Русов
Single-player alternative to By the King's Command — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with By the King's Command.
"Great Feats of Ancient Rus: Defenders of the Homeland" is an exciting real-time strategy game where you'll immerse yourself in the atmosphere of ancient Russian mythology and become the leader of a thriving settlement constantly under threat from lizardmen attacks.
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Moongrave
Single-player alternative to By the King's Command — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with By the King's Command.
Moongrave is a roguelite tower defense. Rebuild your underground city, summon a crystal to the surface to repel hordes of monsters, erect turrets, cast powerful spells, and gather resources to strengthen your village and uncover the secrets of the fallen Moon.
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Sunbreak War
Single-player alternative to By the King's Command — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with By the King's Command.
A light Rogue strategy game centered on building and defense. Build your territory, recruit soldiers to fend off enemies. 9 maps, 6 weapons (30 talents), 40 monsters, 30 units/buildings. Plan your pace, control soldiers, choose abilities—enjoy command and strategy.
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Ancient Wars: Sparta Definitive Edition
Single-player alternative to By the King's Command — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with By the King's Command.
One of the most innovative Real-Time Strategy Games comes back totally renewed and improved to the smallest detail, with epic large scale battles, new civilizations, unit customization system never seen before in a game, 8K support, and much more.
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The King is Watching
Single-player alternative to By the King's Command — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with By the King's Command.
The King is Watching is a roguelite kingdom builder. Rule by the power of your royal gaze! Decide between producing resources, training armies, or balancing both, while adapting to unique events every run
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Attack on Toys
Single-player alternative to By the King's Command — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with By the King's Command.
Relive Your Childhood Toys comes to life! Build your Army Toys, make battle scenario, watch the Toys battling each other, and customize your play with Attack on Toys Toy Box. Command your Army Toys to fight againts another toys strategically and keep them alive during battle!
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There Are No Orcs
Single-player alternative to By the King's Command — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with By the King's Command.
An RTS-Roguelike hybrid with auto-battling troops. Master building placement, swarm your enemies, and smash their defenses with unit-commander combos!