Single-player games like Hollow Stars
Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Hollow Stars, 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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Driftland: The Magic Revival
Single-player alternative to Hollow Stars — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Hollow Stars.
After a devastating war between ancient mages, a powerful spell is all that holds together the shattered planet of Driftland. Take on the role of a powerful mage capable of moving and connecting floating lands, develop a mighty empire, and restore Driftland to its former glory!
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Sins of a Solar Empire®: Rebellion
Single-player alternative to Hollow Stars — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Hollow Stars.
Command a space-faring empire in Sins of a Solar Empire: Rebellion, the new stand-alone expansion that combines 4X depth with real-time strategy gameplay.
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Old World
Single-player alternative to Hollow Stars — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Hollow Stars.
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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Songs of Silence
Single-player alternative to Hollow Stars — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Hollow Stars.
Lead armies, rebuild fallen kingdoms, and rise to greatness! Embark on an epic journey of strategy in a visually stunning world. Fight intense battles and uncover a captivating story.
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AI War 2
Single-player alternative to Hollow Stars — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Hollow Stars.
The most devious and acclaimed artificial intelligence in strategy gaming is better than ever. A grand strategy/RTS hybrid that reverses many conventions of both genres. Take territory without attracting attention, build your empire with care, and adapt to an ever-evolving galactic battleground.
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Cataclismo
Single-player alternative to Hollow Stars — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Hollow Stars.
Design and build fortresses brick by brick to stand against endless hordes of Horrors in this real-time strategy game with resource management, siege defense, and exploration. Lead from the ramparts, push back the darkness, and hold fast against the creatures of the Mist.
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Knights of Honor II: Sovereign
Single-player alternative to Hollow Stars — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Hollow Stars.
Become the king and fight over Europe in this fresh take on medieval real-time grand strategy. Manage provinces, gather armies, initiate diplomacy, and dabble in espionage. The path is open: become the true Sovereign of your people and bring them to glory.
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Galactic Civilizations III
Single-player alternative to Hollow Stars — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Hollow Stars.
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.