Single-player games like Puzzle Quest 3
Below are 9 single-player Steam games similar to Puzzle Quest 3, 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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Gems of War - Puzzle RPG
Single-player alternative to Puzzle Quest 3 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Strategy with Puzzle Quest 3.
Gems of War is a Match-3 RPG from the original creators of Puzzle Quest! Start your RPG journey and fight puzzle battles through hundreds of quests, or build your army of troops and go to war in strategic PVP match-3 combat!
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Might & Magic: Clash of Heroes - Definitive Edition
Single-player alternative to Puzzle Quest 3 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Adventure with Puzzle Quest 3.
Plan your next move wisely, every additional combo can make the difference! Whether in solo or duo, online or offline, mix and match your units to defeat your enemies in this Definitive Edition of Might & Magic: Clash of Heroes!
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MARVEL Puzzle Quest
Single-player alternative to Puzzle Quest 3 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and RPG with Puzzle Quest 3.
Collect Marvel characters and upgrade your unstoppable squad in this epic Super Hero Puzzle RPG! Fight on the tactical Match-3 board where every move is crucial, and master head-to-head PvP tournaments alongside high-stakes events all year round!
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Jagged Alliance 3
Single-player alternative to Puzzle Quest 3 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Strategy with Puzzle Quest 3.
The country of Grand Chien is thrown into chaos when the elected president goes missing and the paramilitary force known as “the Legion” seizes control. Hire mercs, meet interesting characters, and fight in tactically deep turn-based combat in this true successor to a beloved franchise.
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Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin
Single-player alternative to Puzzle Quest 3 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure and RPG with Puzzle Quest 3.
A new adventure awaits you in this second installment of the turn-based RPG series set in the world of Monster Hunter! Become a Rider and form bonds with friendly monsters known as Monsties to fight alongside them as you take part in an epic story.
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Puzzle Quest 2
Single-player alternative to Puzzle Quest 3 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares RPG and Casual with Puzzle Quest 3.
Escape to a puzzle game fantasy world with amazing creatures and weapons! Addicting gameplay blends with immersive roleplaying in this sequel to the award-winning Puzzle Quest!
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PuzzleQuest: Challenge of the Warlords
Single-player alternative to Puzzle Quest 3 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Casual with Puzzle Quest 3.
PuzzleQuest: Challenge of the Warlords delivers, for the first time ever, classic puzzle-game action backed with an epic story of good vs. evil. Challenge your match 3 skills as you battle against computer opponents to save the Kingdom of Etheria from the evil Lord Bane.
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Demeo x Dungeons & Dragons: Battlemarked
Single-player alternative to Puzzle Quest 3 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Adventure with Puzzle Quest 3.
A cooperative tactical RPG set in the D&D universe. Embark on a fantasy tabletop adventure. Your quest, on your schedule.
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Puzzle Quest: Immortal Edition
Single-player alternative to Puzzle Quest 3 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and RPG with Puzzle Quest 3.
Puzzle Quest: Immortal Edition combines the classic match 3 puzzle game with deep level role playing. Match 3 or more gems in a row to gain mana used to cast spells, battle opponents, collect items and rewards, and advance in the quests collected from nearly 20 years!