Best Singleplayer Games on Steam

Unlike generic lists, our strategy game recommendations use a rigorous analysis of Steam user reviews to identify and feature only the best, community-validated singleplayer games.

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Thief Gold Stalk your prey on the quest for stolen goods with your blackjack, sword, and an assortment of unique arrows. Steal for money and uncover the hidden agendas of your allies and enemies as you play through an unravelling story of deception and revenge.

Price -75% 1.79€
Rating 8.9
Release 22 May 2012
Alan Wake's American Nightmare A thrilling new storyline, hordes of creepy enemies, serious firepower and beautiful Arizona locations, combined with a fun and challenging new game mode!

Price -94% 0.57€
Rating 7.1
Release 22 May 2012
Alien Shooter 2 Conscription The Great War has begun! The world population capable of functioning is mobilized to serve in the army and the outcome depends on you!

Price -82% 1.79€
Rating 7.7
Release 18 May 2012
Sonic the Hedgehog 4 - Episode II The Sonic 4 Saga continues in Episode II with the return of a beloved side kick and fan-favorite villains! Following the events of Episode I, Metal Sonic has returned to form an alliance with Dr. Eggman! To face this new evil, Sonic will have to call upon an old friend to help him save the day!

Price -69% 3.11€
Rating 7.2
Release 14 May 2012
Offspring Fling! Offspring Fling is a game about a poor forest creature that has misplaced all of her children.

Price -62% 2.32€
Rating 7.8
Release 11 May 2012
Warlock - Master of the Arcane In a time of chaotic upheaval, the player takes the role of a great mage, a warlord vying for ultimate power.

Price 23.99€
Rating 8.3
Release 08 May 2012
Botanicula Humor-filled indie adventure game created by the makers of Machinarium and Samorost.

Price -96% 0.74€
Rating 9.2
Release 07 May 2012
Port Royale 3 The Caribbean, in the turbulent 17th Century. The mighty kingdoms of Spain, England, France and the Netherlands fight over the colonies. And there you are, a young sea captain whose only goal is to become the most powerful man in the New World.

Price -92% 1.20€
Rating 7.1
Release 04 May 2012
Aliens: Colonial Marines Collection You & your friends are the deadliest killers in the galaxy – the US Colonial Marines. It’s up to you to not just survive, but wipe out the Xeno infestation.

Price -79% 6.55€
Rating 6.0
Release 01 May 2012
Analogue: A Hate Story A dark visual mystery novel featuring transhumanism, traditional marriage, loneliness, and cosplay. Two pursuable characters. Five endings. Welcome to the future.

Price -76% 2.43€
Rating 8.9
Release 27 Apr 2012
Toy Soldiers Command your TOY SOLDIERS in epic, action-packed battles.

Price 8.99€
Rating 8.5
Release 27 Apr 2012
Binary Domain Set in futuristic Tokyo, take control of the robotic community before they control everything!

Price -96% 0.60€
Rating 8.3
Release 26 Apr 2012
Risen 2: Dark Waters Set several years after the end of Risen, raging titans have devastated the world and pushed humanity to the brink of existence. Subsequently, monstrous creatures have risen from the watery depths of the sea and their attacks have brought all seafaring to a grinding halt.

Price -95% 0.51€
Rating 7.8
Release 26 Apr 2012
The Walking Dead A five-part adventure horror series set in the same universe as Robert Kirkman’s award-winning comic book series.

Price -96% 0.61€
Rating 9.6
Release 24 Apr 2012
Lone Survivor: The Director's Cut In this original and adult psychological survival horror, the masked protagonist must escape from a city ravaged by disease, by any means necessary.

Price -72% 2.81€
Rating 8.1
Release 23 Apr 2012
Sherlock Holmes and The Hound of The Baskervilles Help Sherlock Holmes, the famed detective, investigate the legend of a supernatural hound on the fog-shrouded moorland in England of the 19th century. Immerse yourself into the dangerous world of diabolical curse and discover the truth of the monstrous creature.

Price -96% 0.43€
Rating 8.3
Release 23 Apr 2012
Noitu Love 2: Devolution A century after the legendary boy Noitu Love saved the world from the evil Darns, they rise again, but in a chaos of time-bending mayhem!

Price 4.99€
Rating 8.6
Release 23 Apr 2012
Blades of Time Ayumi, the gorgeous gun and sword-wielding treasure hunter, sets out on a journey to an ancient island in search of new adventures. While rich in bounty, the island is also filled with the magic of Chaos, being at the same time home to blood thirsty monsters.

Price -54% 4.52€
Rating 7.6
Release 20 Apr 2012
Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet In this Insanely Twisted, 2-D action-adventure game, explore unique environments and battle bizarre creatures.

Price -93% 1.04€
Rating 8.2
Release 17 Apr 2012
Superbrothers: Sword & Sworcery EP Traverse a mythic little realm, use a sword to do battle & evoke sworcery to solve mystical musical mysteries.

Price -84% 0.96€
Rating 7.5
Release 16 Apr 2012
The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition A time of untold chaos has come. Mighty forces clash behind the scenes in a struggle for power and influence. The Northern Kingdoms mobilize for war. But armies on the march are not enough to stop a bloody conspiracy...

Price -87% 2.72€
Rating 8.8
Release 16 Apr 2012
Avernum: Escape From the Pit Avernum is a land underground, a subterranean nation full of rogues, misfits, and brigands, struggling for survival in the monster-infested darkness. Hunt for glory, treasure, and justice in the underworld. Fight for survival, freedom, and even vengeance in the epic indie cult-classic.

Price 9.75€
Rating 8.7
Release 11 Apr 2012
Legend of Grimrock Use the Dungeon Editor to build entirely new adventures and challenges for other players to solve.

Price -93% 1.10€
Rating 9.1
Release 11 Apr 2012
Lunar Flight A modern take on the classic arcade game, Lunar Lander, Lunar Flight extends the experience to a fully fictionalized and accessible lunar module simulator

Price -51% 7.39€
Rating 7.7
Release 10 Apr 2012
Rayman® Origins Experience the magical universe of Rayman with legendary 2D gameplay that has captured the hearts of millions of fans!

Price 9.99€
Rating 9.1
Release 29 Mar 2012
A Total War Saga: FALL OF THE SAMURAI Experience the dramatic conflict of samurai culture and modern weaponry between the Imperial throne and the last Shogunate in 19th century Japan.

Price -81% 5.99€
Rating 6.7
Release 22 Mar 2012
Warp Warp™ is a strategic stealth-action puzzler where gamers play as Zero, a loveable yet lethal, little orange alien with a big score to settle. Abducted by a villainous General from his home world and taken to an underwater research facility, Zero must plan his ultimate escape by relying on his arsenal of special abilities.

Price -80% 1.99€
Rating 6.5
Release 21 Mar 2012
Waveform Navigate the beauty and hazards of the solar system while riding a wave of light through 100+ levels in this innovative action-puzzle game!

Price 0.99€
Rating 8.0
Release 20 Mar 2012
Ys: The Oath in Felghana An Action RPG driven by fast-paced combat and paired with an intricate puzzle-filled world.

Price -17% 9.99€
Rating 9.0
Release 19 Mar 2012
Cubemen Just Updated! Version 1.1 now has 6 New online Mayhem levels, Character Customization, 35 Defense levels, 25 Skirmish levels, and more!

Price -75% 0.75€
Rating 6.8
Release 16 Mar 2012
Wizorb The once peaceful Kingdom of Gorudo is threatened by an evil presence. The only hope for salvation is Cyrus!

Price -80% 0.61€
Rating 6.7
Release 14 Mar 2012
Stacking Embark on an adventure to rescue Charlie’s family from the nefarious industrialist known only as the 'Baron.'

Price -96% 0.43€
Rating 8.5
Release 06 Mar 2012
iBomber Defense Pacific iBomber moves to the Pacific as you fight a whole new enemy across the Pacific rim to regain freedom.

Price -83% 1.03€
Rating 7.8
Release 01 Mar 2012
Vessel Living liquid machines have overrun a world of unstoppable progress and their inventor must stop the chaos in this game about a man with the power to bring ordinary matter to life!

Price 4.99€
Rating 8.3
Release 01 Mar 2012
Really Big Sky A super fast, twin analogue shooter for the modern age!

Price -92% 0.40€
Rating 7.3
Release 24 Feb 2012
1000 Amps Light up the world! As Plug, you are charged with restoring the expansive Amp-Tree-System, and thwarting an enigmatic intruder.

Price -23% 3.10€
Rating 7.4
Release 22 Feb 2012

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