Single-player games like Solar Settlers
Below are 13 single-player Steam games similar to Solar Settlers, 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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Axes and Acres
Single-player alternative to Solar Settlers — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Solar Settlers.
Axes and Acres is a deep and engaging single-player strategy game designed to create exciting decisions every turn. The rules are easy to learn, but every turn can be played out in many different ways in order to farm, build and survive.
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Slipways
Single-player alternative to Solar Settlers — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Solar Settlers.
Weave isolated planets into a vast trade empire. Hatch plans. Research game-breaking technologies. Still be done in time for lunch. Enjoy the endless possibilities of a space grand strategy game in 60 minutes flat.
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Sid Meier's Starships
Single-player alternative to Solar Settlers — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Solar Settlers.
Build and command a fleet of starships and travel between planets as you explore, build, negotiate, and fight to preserve your vision for humanity.
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Terraformers
Single-player alternative to Solar Settlers — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Solar Settlers.
Terraform Mars in this turn-based colony builder and resource management game with roguelike elements. Explore the planet, develop spectacular cities, spread life and turn the Red Planet into a green one!
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Militia
Single-player alternative to Solar Settlers — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Solar Settlers.
Militia is a tight turn-based strategy game that brings the thrill of victory to single-player. It's simple to pick up, and from the moment you start, you'll be learning and improving -- building your skills, learning new strategies, and ranking up on the single player ladder.
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Clonizer
Single-player alternative to Solar Settlers — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Solar Settlers.
Clonizer combines Hex-based tactics and roguelike deckbuilding! Play cards, manage clones, explore unique charming planets and outsmart aliens. Craft a powerful deck through your expedition and Clonize the universe to become employee of the month of CLONPO!
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Interstellar Space: Genesis
Single-player alternative to Solar Settlers — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Solar Settlers.
Interstellar Space: Genesis is a turn-based space 4X strategy game in which you attempt to build a thriving galactic empire. Discover mysteries among the stars, colonize worlds, and engage enemies in tactical turn-based combat on your journey to becoming the ruler of the galaxy!
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Stars in Shadow
Single-player alternative to Solar Settlers — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Solar Settlers.
Stars in Shadow is a turn-based 4X strategy game and a vivid tribute to the genre classics. Compete with alien factions to explore and colonize nearby starsystems, build fleets to defend against rivals, negotiate or conquer them. Win by unifying the galaxy, through diplomacy or force.
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Terraforming Mars
Single-player alternative to Solar Settlers — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Solar Settlers.
The taming of the Red Planet has begun! Corporations are competing to transform Mars into a habitable planet by spending vast resources and using innovative technology to raise temperature, create a breathable atmosphere, and make oceans of water.
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SkyBoats
Single-player alternative to Solar Settlers — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Solar Settlers.
Ahoy SkyBoat captains! Today is your chance to learn to sail the skies, take control of the winds and discover vast riches up in the clouds. Even better, as you improve your skill at the game, SkyBoats will use your evolving rank to consistently give you a satisfying strategic challenge.
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Minos Strategos
Single-player alternative to Solar Settlers — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Solar Settlers.
You are the legendary Minos Strategos (general of the ancient city of Minos)! Command the defenders of the temple by harnessing the power of specific battle formations to push back the Minotaur hordes. Minos Strategos is a quick single-player strategy game with a focus on elegance and clarity.
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Rolling in the Reef
Single-player alternative to Solar Settlers — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Solar Settlers.
Rolling in the Reef is a dice-driven strategy game about guiding your fishy friends to thrive in their coral home. Dive beneath the waves to build big fish combos, collect valuable artifacts and unlock wild new schools of fish.
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Militia 2
Single-player alternative to Solar Settlers — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Solar Settlers.
Militia is back with more bite-sized strategy that evolves to match your skill! Beat back hordes of ruffians that challenge you in Beam and Push World!