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Single-player games like REM Cycles

Below are 10 single-player Steam games similar to REM Cycles, 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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    Inkbound — Steam game cover

    Inkbound

    Single-player alternative to REM Cycles — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with REM Cycles.

    A turn-based tactical roguelike from the creators of Monster Train. Play solo or co-op, create powerful builds, and save the Atheneum.

    2024ActionStrategyIndie8.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Astral Throne — Steam game cover

    Astral Throne

    Single-player alternative to REM Cycles — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with REM Cycles.

    Uncover the mystery of a land beset by a Falling Star's curse in this Roguelike Strategy RPG inspired by the classics. Build your party, recruit new allies, and synergize your team's skills for decisive victory.

    2025StrategyIndieRPG19.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Forgotten Mines — Steam game cover

    Forgotten Mines

    Single-player alternative to REM Cycles — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and RPG with REM Cycles.

    Wreak vengeance and retake lost mines from goblins, orcs, skeletons, and demons in this small-scale tactical roguelite RPG. Build the perfect expedition team and turn the underworld red with each challenging, fast-paced run.

    2024StrategyRPG7.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Pathway — Steam game cover

    Pathway

    Single-player alternative to REM Cycles — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with REM Cycles.

    Explore the strange unknown with Pathway, a strategy adventure set in the 1930s great wilderness. Unravel long-forgotten mysteries of the occult, raid ancient tombs and outwit your foes in turn-based squad combat!

    2019StrategyIndieAdventure15.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Lost Eidolons: Veil of the Witch — Steam game cover

    Lost Eidolons: Veil of the Witch

    Single-player alternative to REM Cycles — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with REM Cycles.

    Veil of the Witch is a roguelite strategy RPG with turn-based combat and branching progression. Set in the world of “Lost Eidolons,” build a nimble squad of five, pick your skills as you level, and adapt to each unique run. May the gods favor the bold and the wise.

    2025StrategyIndieRPG24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Mortal Glory — Steam game cover

    Mortal Glory

    Single-player alternative to REM Cycles — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with REM Cycles.

    Mortal Glory is a fantasy-themed tactical roguelike game about recruiting a team of gladiators and pitting them against brutal competition in a blood-soaked tournament. Train your gladiators, find a legendary sword, learn ancient spells, recruit a celebrity, cheat - do whatever it takes to bring glory to your name!

    2020StrategyIndieSimulation7.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Swords and Sandals Immortals — Steam game cover

    Swords and Sandals Immortals

    Single-player alternative to REM Cycles — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and RPG with REM Cycles.

    Gladiator! Grab your sword, equip your sandals and take on the world in multiplayer Swords and Sandals! Brutal turn-based combat where gladiators can lose limbs, wield guitars and yell so loudly enemy heads will fall off. This is the most fun you'll ever have in the arena!

    2023StrategyRPG13.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Legends of Kingdom Rush — Steam game cover

    Legends of Kingdom Rush

    Single-player alternative to REM Cycles — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with REM Cycles.

    RPG turn-based combat game with deep tactics and bad jokes! Do you have what it takes to save the kingdom?

    2022StrategyIndieRPG5.24 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Dogma — Steam game cover

    Dogma

    Single-player alternative to REM Cycles — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with REM Cycles.

    2d puzzle platformer with a unique grab and pivot mechanic.

    2017ActionIndie4.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Graveyard Birds — Steam game cover

    Graveyard Birds

    Single-player alternative to REM Cycles — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with REM Cycles.

    Graveyard Birds is a 2d puzzle game. Guide Lemmy the bird through 50 devious levels and escape the clutches of the undead with the help of your friends!

    2018IndieAdventure4.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →