Single-player games like Mandate of Galactic Empires
Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Mandate of Galactic Empires, 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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Shadow Empire
Single-player alternative to Mandate of Galactic Empires — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Mandate of Galactic Empires.
Shadow Empire is a deep turn-based 4X wargame with a unique blend of military focus, procedurally generated content and role-playing features. Players take the seat of the supreme ruler of a small nation, with the goal of reconquering a devastated planet.
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Galactic Civilizations® II: Ultimate Edition
Single-player alternative to Mandate of Galactic Empires — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Mandate of Galactic Empires.
Get the complete GalCiv II saga including Galactic Civilizations II: Dread Lords, the expansion pack Dark Avatar, and the newest expansion pack Twilight of the Arnor!
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Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War
Single-player alternative to Mandate of Galactic Empires — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Mandate of Galactic Empires.
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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Sid Meier's Civilization®: Beyond Earth™
Single-player alternative to Mandate of Galactic Empires — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Mandate of Galactic Empires.
Sid Meier’s Civilization: Beyond Earth is a new science-fiction-themed entry into the award winning Civilization series. As part of an expedition sent to find a home beyond Earth, lead your people into a new frontier, explore and colonize an alien planet and create a new civilization in space.
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Galactic Civilizations III
Single-player alternative to Mandate of Galactic Empires — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Mandate of Galactic Empires.
Build a civilization that will stand the test of time in the largest space-based strategy game ever! Choose from dozens of unique races and make a name for yourself across the galaxy through diplomacy, espionage, technological advances, and more.
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Gemini Wars
Single-player alternative to Mandate of Galactic Empires — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Mandate of Galactic Empires.
Take control of a fleet commander returned from exile, rise through the ranks of the United Space Federation forces and join an epic war across the stars.
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Old World
Single-player alternative to Mandate of Galactic Empires — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Mandate of Galactic Empires.
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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ENDLESS™ Space 2
Single-player alternative to Mandate of Galactic Empires — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Mandate of Galactic Empires.
ENDLESS™ Space 2 is a Strategic Space Opera, featuring the compelling “just one more turn” gameplay, set in the mysterious ENDLESS™ Universe. As the leader of your civilization, will you impose your vision and build the greatest stellar empire?