Best Singleplayer Games on Steam

Unlike generic lists, our 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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SimCity 4 Deluxe Edition SimCity 4 Deluxe Edition includes the bestselling SimCity 4 and the all-new SimCity 4 Rush Hour Expansion Pack. Create the most massive region of cities ever, with a farming town, bedroom community, high-tech commercial center, and industrial backbone.

Price -90% 2.13€
Rating 8.0
Release 20 Jul 2010
Alien Swarm Co-operative multiplayer game and complete code base available for free.

Price Free to play
Rating 9.3
Release 19 Jul 2010
Chaser Mars, 2044. The UN establishes MARSCORP (Martian Security and Economics Committee) under the leadership of Samuel Longwood. In the years that follow, the UN gradually loses control of MARSCORP, mainly due to the non-transparent licence policy of its director.

Price -87% 0.67€
Rating 6.8
Release 16 Jul 2010
4 Elements The ancient kingdom is in trouble! The magic of the four elements that kept it running for centuries has been corrupted by evil powers and the altars no longer yield the energy of life. It is up to you to unlock the 4 ancient books of magic and collect 16 mysterious cards that will help you restore the kingdom to life.

Price 22.13€
Rating 8.3
Release 12 Jul 2010
Theatre of War Command a special task force composed of different kinds of units, including tanks, APCs, field guns, mortars, various infantry regiments and will also have an opportunity to call for artillery and air support.

Price -80% 0.79€
Rating 6.0
Release 09 Jul 2010
Monkey Island 2 Special Edition: LeChuck’s Revenge Wannabe pirate Guybrush Threepwood, and the now zombie pirate LeChuck, return in what has long been considered one of the greatest LucasArts adventure games of all time.

Price -91% 0.91€
Rating 9.1
Release 07 Jul 2010
Puzzle Agent Created with indie comic artist Graham Annable's unique narrative and visual sensibilities, delivered with the distinctive Telltale storytelling style, Puzzle Agent is sure to challenge, thrill and engage in more ways than you can shake a cryptogram at!

Price -82% 0.87€
Rating 8.5
Release 07 Jul 2010
Moonbase Alpha NASA has once again landed on the lunar surface with the goal of colonization, research, and further exploration. Shortly after the return to the Moon, NASA has established a small outpost on the south pole of the moon called Moonbase Alpha.

Price Free to play
Rating 8.8
Release 06 Jul 2010
Singularity FIGHT THE PAST TO SAVE THE FUTURE. STOP THE SINGULARITY. Learn the truth behind a massive cover-up of the catastrophic SINGULARITY, an event that fractured time and threatens the world as we know it. Armed with powerful, advanced weaponry and the experimental Time Manipulation Device, fight enemies from the past, the present, and...

Price -67% 6.59€
Rating 9.0
Release 30 Jun 2010
Arma 2: Operation Arrowhead Three years after the conflict in Chernarus, portrayed in the original Arma 2, a new flashpoint explodes in the Green Sea Region. Coalition forces led by the US Army are deployed to Takistan to quickly restore peace and prevent further civilian casualties.

Price -94% 0.95€
Rating 9.0
Release 29 Jun 2010
The Guild II The Guild 2 is the shining successor of the ultra successful medieval life sim, Europe 1400. The Guild 2 is a unique mixture of RPG and life simulation in an immersive middle ages scenario. The player and his party become part of history and can even change it in real-time. Go back to the dark middle ages and found a new dynasty!

Price -80% 1.99€
Rating 6.8
Release 24 Jun 2010
Puzzle Dimension Find solutions to 100 unique puzzles and experience the satisfaction of "Aha" moments!

Price 9.75€
Rating 8.4
Release 21 Jun 2010
Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands Prince of Persia The Forgotten Sands is the next chapter in the fan-favorite Sands of Time universe. Visiting his brother's kingdom following his adventure in Azad, the Prince finds the royal palace under siege from a mighty army bent on its destruction.

Price -80% 1.99€
Rating 6.8
Release 10 Jun 2010
Jolly Rover A comedic 2D point and click adventure, featuring a crazy cast of poxy pirate pooches.

Price -75% 2.49€
Rating 8.2
Release 07 Jun 2010
eversion The Princess of the Flower Kingdom has vanished! She was taken by the Ghulibas of the north, and it is up to brave Zee Tee to rescue her. On his quest, he - and you - will discover the hidden lands behind the peaceful kingdom, and come face to face with secrets that will set you on edge!

Price -71% 1.18€
Rating 8.7
Release 07 Jun 2010
Sword of the Stars: Complete Collection Sword of the Stars: Complete Collection is the original Sword of the Stars games and the three expansions Born of Blood, A Murder of Crows and Argos Naval Yard. It is the year 2405, and human scientists have discovered a new technology that allows travel from star to star at speeds faster than light.

Price -86% 1.40€
Rating 8.2
Release 04 Jun 2010
Alien Breed: Impact Experience the explosive science fiction arcade-shooter that resurrects a much revered franchise in an epic single player and co-op multiplayer campaign.

Price -80% 1.79€
Rating 7.2
Release 03 Jun 2010
Puzzler World Puzzler World brings over 1200 puzzles of 8 popular puzzle types to your PC. Conceptis picture logic puzzle fans will be happy to know that in addition to Crossword, Wordsearch, Fitword, Sudoku, Codeword, Spot the Difference and Silhouette puzzles, Puzzler World also offers 83 Conceptis Link-a-Pix available in sizes of 10x10, 20x20 and...

Price 4.99€
Rating 8.3
Release 28 May 2010
Alpha Protocol Loyalty carries a price and no one knows this more than agent Michael Thorton. A talented young agent cast out by his government, Thorton is the only one with the information needed to stop an impending international catastrophe.

Price -50% 9.99€
Rating 7.9
Release 27 May 2010
STAR WARS Empire at War - Gold Pack Command or corrupt an entire galaxy in the definitive Star Wars strategy collection. It is a time of galactic civil war. Will you take up the reins of the Rebellion, assume control of the Empire, or rule the Star Wars Underworld?

Price -65% 6.82€
Rating 9.6
Release 25 May 2010
F.E.A.R. Experience the original F.E.A.R. along with F.E.A.R. Extraction Point and F.E.A.R. Perseus Mandate.

Price -91% 0.87€
Rating 9.1
Release 21 May 2010
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Conviction In this stealth-action thriller, Sam Fisher investigates his daughter’s death, only to uncover a betrayal by his former agency. Now hunted, he races against time to thwart a terrorist plot threatening millions.

Price -75% 2.49€
Rating 7.0
Release 29 Apr 2010
Serious Sam HD: The Second Encounter Serious Sam HD: The Second Encounter is a visually upgraded and fully Steam supported remake of the original high-adrenaline single-play and 16-player co-operative arcade-action FPS and Gamespot's Game of the Month!

Price -90% 1.99€
Rating 8.6
Release 28 Apr 2010
The Misadventures of P.B. Winterbottom Enter a macabre and comical silent world filled with mischief, time travel and delicious pie. Includes Steam Achievements, Cloud, and Leaderboards!

Price -50% 1.99€
Rating 8.2
Release 20 Apr 2010
AquaNox The water is no longer calm. The undersea world has undergone a transformation from tranquil environment to a place of unspeakable violence, graphic murder and horrific danger.

Price -91% 0.47€
Rating 6.7
Release 20 Apr 2010
Beat Hazard Experience your music collection like never before with this intense music driven arcade shooter. Each of your songs will have its own unique ebb and flow based on the music.

Price -88% 1.20€
Rating 9.2
Release 15 Apr 2010
Fortix Can you reclaim your ancestors’ land? Evil forces have taken over the once fertile land of Fortiana. You are the only one who can storm the castles and claw it back from the hordes of dragons. Experience a new type of strategy and arcade game. Fence off parts of the battlefield to corner your enemies.

Price 0.99€
Rating 8.7
Release 14 Apr 2010
Lead and Gold: Gangs of the Wild West Lead and Gold: Gangs of the Wild West is a third-person shooter that delivers an intense team-based multiplayer experience. Relive the violent era of the Wild West with adrenaline-fueled action and fast-paced gunfights. Engage in gritty battles in beautifully rendered classic Western settings.

Price -90% 0.99€
Rating 7.0
Release 08 Apr 2010
Mount & Blade: Warband In a land torn asunder by incessant warfare, it is time to assemble your own band of hardened warriors and enter the fray. Lead your men into battle, expand your realm, and claim the ultimate prize: the throne of Calradia!

Price -81% 3.98€
Rating 9.7
Release 31 Mar 2010
Batman: Arkham Asylum Game of the Year Edition Experience what it’s like to be Batman and face off against Gotham's greatest villians. Explore every inch of Arkham Asylum and roam freely on the infamous island.

Price -85% 2.99€
Rating 9.5
Release 26 Mar 2010
Just Cause 2 Dive into an adrenaline-fuelled free-roaming adventure with 400 square miles of rugged terrain and hundreds of weapons and vehicles.

Price -97% 0.53€
Rating 8.9
Release 23 Mar 2010
Shatter Shatter is a retro-inspired brick-breaking game that merges familiar action with unique twists and a modern crafted production approach.

Price -65% 0.56€
Rating 8.9
Release 15 Mar 2010
Assassin's Creed 2 An epic story of family, vengeance and conspiracy set in the pristine, yet brutal, backdrop of a Renaissance Italy. New low price!

Price -75% 2.49€
Rating 8.8
Release 04 Mar 2010
Sonic & SEGA All-Stars Racing SONIC AND SEGA ALL-STARS RACE FOR VICTORY IN A HIGH SPEED HIGH SKILL RACETRACK SHOWDOWN! TAKE TO THE TRACK BY CAR, MONSTER TRUCK, BIKE AND EVEN AEROPLANE IN SONIC & SEGA ALL-STARS RACING. Explore stunning new circuits including Sonic Seaside Hill, Curien Mansion and Blizzard Castle as you zip around medieval castle ramparts, hurtle...

Price -58% 4.20€
Rating 8.4
Release 03 Mar 2010
Star Wolves Star wolves is a 3D space RPG with deep strategy and tactical elements. The game thrusts players into a world of freelance space hunters in the XXI-XXII century A.D. during a time of political crisis for the all-powerful Empire and the three mega-corporations that control all the known worlds.

Price -82% 0.75€
Rating 7.9
Release 02 Mar 2010
Supreme Commander 2 Includes 47 Steam achievements, leaderboards, and stats!

Price -80% 2.59€
Rating 8.6
Release 01 Mar 2010

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