Single-player games like NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Taishi
Below are 19 single-player Steam games similar to NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Taishi, 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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NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Sphere of Influence - Ascension
Single-player alternative to NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Taishi — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
In the simulation game series "Nobunaga's Ambition", players aim to unify Japan in the troubled times of the Warring States era. In this release we include "Officer Play" for the first time in the series, allowing players to advance from retainer to Castle Lord and then on to Daimyo.
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NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Souzou
Single-player alternative to NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Taishi — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
The 14th entry of the the historical simulation series "Nobunaga's Ambition." Become a daimyō of the Warring States era, and unite the land! With "the creation of a new age" as the key concept, this title features beautifully recreated castle towns, dynamic battlefield action and dramatic event scenes.
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NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Sphere of Influence
Single-player alternative to NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Taishi — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
Become a Daimyo of the Warring States period of Japanese history in NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION, a historical simulation game of conquest and domination. It is the 30th anniversary of this series and this current release, NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Sphere of Influence, is the crown of the series.
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NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Tendou with Power Up Kit
Single-player alternative to NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Taishi — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
Nobunaga’s Ambition, a series synonymous with Historical Simulation Games, has now released an extension of the 13th release in that series, Nobunaga’s Ambition: Tendou, at the Steam Store as Nobunaga’s Ambition: Tendou w/Power-up Kit!
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ROMANCE OF THE THREE KINGDOMS XIV
Single-player alternative to NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Taishi — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Taishi.
Triumph over the land, take charge of the fate of China! Conquer territories and fly your colors!
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Romance of the Three Kingdoms XIII
Single-player alternative to NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Taishi — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Taishi.
"The ultimate depiction of the Three Kingdom. A heroic drama of a gathering of Legends. "With this as the concept behind Romance of the Three Kingdoms 13, we have compiled an experience that will immerse you even deeper into the world of the Three Kingdoms, with "human drama," seen through the interactions of the...
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ROMANCE OF THE THREE KINGDOMS 8 REMAKE
Single-player alternative to NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Taishi — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Taishi.
Theater of war, infinite drama. A masterpiece of historical simulation "ROMANCE OF THE THREE KINGDOMS 8" is revived after 20 years. Enjoy the greatest military drama in the Three Kingdoms series, with the largest number of officers and scenarios!
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NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Awakening
Single-player alternative to NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Taishi — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Taishi.
Conquer Warring States Japan under one banner
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Romance of the Three Kingdoms
Single-player alternative to NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Taishi — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
"Romance of the Three Kingdoms" was first released in 1985. It was the first historical simulation game released in Japan based on the Chinese classical literature "Romance of the Three Kingdoms". Players become the leaders of their countries and strive to unite the land under their rule.
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Total War: SHOGUN 2
Single-player alternative to NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Taishi — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
Total War: SHOGUN 2 is the perfect mix of real-time and turn-based strategy gaming for newcomers and veterans alike.
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NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION
Single-player alternative to NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Taishi — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
Nobunaga's Ambition, the first of the series, was released in 1983. Players assume the mantle of either Nobunaga Oda or Shingen Takeda and strive to conquer the entire land (17 areas in the Kansai and central Japan region). They manage their country to make it rich, then prepare their military forces.
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Romance of the Three Kingdoms XI with Power Up Kit
Single-player alternative to NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Taishi — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
"Romance of the Three Kingdoms 11 with Power Up Kit" is an expanded version of "Romance of the Three Kingdoms 11," which was released in 2006 as the 11th game in the series. The grand battles that shaped the course of Chinese history are shown in 3D space! In Administration, players freely develop cities.
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Nioh 2 – The Complete Edition
Single-player alternative to NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Taishi — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
Battle hordes of yokai in this masocore Action RPG. Create your protagonist and embark on an adventure through a myriad of locales across Japan during the Sengoku period. Utilize the new Yokai Shift ability to defeat even the most ferocious yokai and be prepared to brave through Dark Realms created by your enemies.
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Nioh: Complete Edition
Single-player alternative to NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Taishi — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
Ready to die? Experience the newest brutal action game from Team NINJA and Koei Tecmo Games. In the age of samurai, a lone traveler lands on the shores of Japan. He must fight his way through the vicious warriors and supernatural Yokai that infest the land in order to find that which he seeks.
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Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty
Single-player alternative to NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Taishi — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
A new dark fantasy Three Kingdoms action RPG from Team NINJA, the developers of Nioh.
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DYNASTY WARRIORS: ORIGINS
Single-player alternative to NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Taishi — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
Become immersed in exhilarating battles as a nameless hero in the Three Kingdoms
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DYNASTY WARRIORS 8: Xtreme Legends Complete Edition
Single-player alternative to NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Taishi — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
"Dynasty Warriors 8: Xtreme Legends" introduces entirely new levels of fun to the refreshing gameplay vanquishing swarms of enemies with mighty warriors found in "Dynasty Warriors 8."
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Nioh 3
Single-player alternative to NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Taishi — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
In the third game in the dark samurai action RPG series Nioh, you will need to use both Samurai and Ninja combat styles in your battles against formidable yokai as you explore a thrilling open field.
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WILD HEARTS™
Single-player alternative to NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Taishi — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
Master ancient tech to hunt down giant beasts. WILD HEARTS™ is a twist on the hunting genre where technology gives you a fighting chance against giant nature-infused beasts. Hunt alone or with friends.