Single-player games like Ratropolis
Below are 9 single-player Steam games similar to Ratropolis, 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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Slay the Spire
Single-player alternative to Ratropolis — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Ratropolis.
We fused card games and roguelikes together to make the best single player deckbuilder we could. Craft a unique deck, encounter bizarre creatures, discover relics of immense power, and Slay the Spire!
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Monster Train
Single-player alternative to Ratropolis — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Ratropolis.
Monster Train is a strategic roguelike deck building game with a twist. Set on a train to hell, you’ll use tactical decision making to defend multiple vertical battlegrounds. With real time competitive multiplayer and endless replayability, Monster Train is always on time.
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Gordian Quest
Single-player alternative to Ratropolis — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Strategy with Ratropolis.
An epic deckbuilding RPG inspired by old-school classics like Ultima and D&D, using modern gaming concepts like roguelite elements and turnbased strategic combat. Lead and nurture parties of heroes. Forge bonds and discover new skills among them. Guide them to unravel the curses laid upon the lands.
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Trials of Fire
Single-player alternative to Ratropolis — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Strategy with Ratropolis.
A Tactical, Deck-Building Roguelite. Choose 3 Heroes and adventure into a post-Cataclysmic wasteland. Engage enemies in a unique meld of card-play and tactical, positional combat. Level up and scavenge what you can to customise your decks and build a party to take on any challenge!
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Wildfrost
Single-player alternative to Ratropolis — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Strategy with Ratropolis.
Take on the elements in Wildfrost, a tactical roguelike deckbuilder! Journey across a frozen tundra, collecting cards strong enough to banish the eternal winter…
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Commander Quest
Single-player alternative to Ratropolis — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Ratropolis.
Congratulations! You just found a 'one of a kind' roguelike that combines deck-building card game and auto battle strategy game! Consider unit counters, then create powerful synergy by breaking down the boundaries between the battlefield and cards, then lead your army to victory!
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Balatro
Single-player alternative to Ratropolis — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Ratropolis.
The poker roguelike. Balatro is a hypnotically satisfying deckbuilder where you play illegal poker hands, discover game-changing jokers, and trigger adrenaline-pumping, outrageous combos.
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Overdungeon
Single-player alternative to Ratropolis — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Casual and Indie with Ratropolis.
A completely new style real-time card battle "Overdungeon" Overdungeon combines rogue-like, tower defense and card games. More than 100 cards are Attack, Animal, Building, Spell, Trap, etc..Build your creative and crazy deck!
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Ratopia
Single-player alternative to Ratropolis — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Ratropolis.
Ratopia is a new game that has combined elements of both strategic survival and city building. With plenty of content available, and more planned, enjoy a vast world to adventure and populate with citizens! Build your own economical system to sustain your ideal city of Ratopia.