Single-player games like Bull Run
Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Bull Run, 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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Galactic Economy
Single-player alternative to Bull Run — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Bull Run.
Your road to financial freedom leads to the stars. Acquire strategic sectors, manage complex loans, and mitigate systemic risks to grow your passive income. A gritty sci-fi tycoon strategy game where every decision determines your path to galactic domination.
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Timeflow – Life Sim
Single-player alternative to Bull Run — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Bull Run.
This game will make you rich! Learn the basics of investment and life management. Your goal is to make your dream come true. You can make a career, buy real estate, run business, trade stocks, become a blogger, or make a fortune on an art market. Study, network, and plan your time for all of it.
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Football, Tactics & Glory
Single-player alternative to Bull Run — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Bull Run.
XCOM meets Football Manager. Develop your club, earn experience in turn-based matches, learn new skills, achieve new classes, upgrade your facilities, buy and sell footballers, grow your youth academy, make difficult choices. It's a deep strategy game that respects your time.
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Imperiums: Greek Wars
Single-player alternative to Bull Run — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Bull Run.
Unique combination of turn-based 4X and historical grand strategy with a mythological twist. Explore the ancient world and build a world leading civilization. Survive, expand, conquer... and win!
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16bit Trader
Single-player alternative to Bull Run — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Bull Run.
Take revenge on your father’s killer!
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Ticket to Ride®
Single-player alternative to Bull Run — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Bull Run.
Discover a fresh adaptation of the iconic, multi-award-winning board game. Play against fellow fans around the world, or take on state-of-the-art AI opponents. Build a railway empire, claim routes and dominate your competitors on the leaderboards in this fan-favourite modern classic!
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Democracy 3
Single-player alternative to Bull Run — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Bull Run.
Have you ever wanted to be president? or prime-minister? Convinced you could do a better job of running the country? Let's face it, you could hardly do a worse job than our current political leaders.
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The Battle of Polytopia
Single-player alternative to Bull Run — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Bull Run.
Welcome to the unique, turn-based strategy game set in the strange, flat world of the Square. Lead one of 16 distinct civilizations to victory by expanding your empire, researching technologies, and ultimately become ruler of the world! Play in single-player or multiplayer mode for up to 16 players.