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Single-player games like 炼器师

Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to 炼器师, 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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    Gravefire Tavern — Steam game cover

    Gravefire Tavern

    Single-player alternative to 炼器师 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with 炼器师.

    Gravefire Tavern is a dark-fantasy roguelite backpack auto-battler. Recruit adventurers, arrange formations, and create builds through item shape, placement, and adjacency. Brave shifting expeditions where every victory, wound, death, and legacy shapes your tavern and the party that follows.

    StrategyIndieAdventureSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    The Eastern Sacrifice — Steam game cover

    The Eastern Sacrifice

    Single-player alternative to 炼器师 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with 炼器师.

    “The Eastern Sacrifice” is an idle game combining simulation with Eastern Cthulhu-inspired themes. In a world spiraling into chaos over authority, vanquish enemy, gather treasures, and build a devoted religion. Your sanctuary will help you reclaim theurgy, ascend to the divine realm.

    2025StrategyIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Rumor Raiders — Steam game cover

    Rumor Raiders

    Single-player alternative to 炼器师 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with 炼器师.

    Solve riddles, arrange residents to build a town, and use your raiders to push-your-luck through lethal dungeons in a puzzle strategy game inspired by various tabletop games.

    2025StrategyIndieAdventure3.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Trading Towns — Steam game cover

    Trading Towns

    Single-player alternative to 炼器师 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with 炼器师.

    Trading Towns is a simple and relaxing economic game in which your goal is to find ways for your town to become wealthy and prosperous.

    2024IndieSimulationCasual3.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Idle Medieval Tavern — Steam game cover

    Idle Medieval Tavern

    Single-player alternative to 炼器师 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure and Casual with 炼器师.

    Once upon a time, in a realm of danger and intrigue, you find yourself entrusted with the management of a quaint medieval tavern. This captivating idle game weaves a tale of daring quests, legendary heroes, and a thriving tavern that serves as the heart of a bustling community.

    2023StrategyAdventureCasualDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Warsim: The Realm of Aslona — Steam game cover

    Warsim: The Realm of Aslona

    Single-player alternative to 炼器师 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with 炼器师.

    Warsim is a deep, rich text based kingdom ruling sim unlike anything else, complete with charming ASCII graphics. Navigate the millions of different procedurally generated races, events and areas with a huge emphasis on player choice. Don't let its look fool you, there is depth in every direction.

    2022StrategyIndieSimulation9.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    World of Talesworth: Idle MMO Simulator — Steam game cover

    World of Talesworth: Idle MMO Simulator

    Single-player alternative to 炼器师 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with 炼器师.

    Explore new lands, slay monsters, gather loot and level up in this idle MMO simulation experience. Packed with unique and meaningful upgrades, moments of discovery, and gaming nostalgia, World of Talesworth is an homage to all our favorite RPGs.

    2022IndieAdventureSimulationFreeDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Sons Of The Dream Forest — Steam game cover

    Sons Of The Dream Forest

    Single-player alternative to 炼器师 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with 炼器师.

    The beautiful and cruel wilderness requires you to learn survival skills, such as building campsites, making tools, hunting, and gathering. You can cut down trees, fish, plant crops, and even collaborate with other players to tackle environmental challenges together

    2023IndieAdventureSimulation4.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →