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
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.
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AbsentedAge: Squarebound
Single-player alternative to REM Cycles — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with REM Cycles.
"Satsuki" is a ghost girl that lost her memory and substance, and she explores DRIFTWORLD to revive her life. This game is the consecutive mixture of ARPG and tactical RPG in roguelike dungeons with the seamless, rapid and stress-free gameplay.
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TROUBLESHOOTER: Abandoned Children
Single-player alternative to REM Cycles — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with REM Cycles.
TROUBLESHOOTER: Abandoned Children is the first season of a turn-based strategy SRPG that takes place in the world of Troubleshooter.
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Utawarerumono: Prelude to the Fallen
Single-player alternative to REM Cycles — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and RPG with REM Cycles.
The first game in the Utawarerumono trilogy of story-rich tactics RPGs. Into a world filled with verdant nature, populated by folk with fluffy ears and fuzzy tails, awakens Hakuowlo, a man of masked mien and missing memory.
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Symphony of War: The Nephilim Saga
Single-player alternative to REM Cycles — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with REM Cycles.
Enter Tahnra, a land savaged by war. You, a fresh academy graduate with humble beginnings, will grow to lead a grand army against a corrupt adversary. Gather heroes, form bonds, and lead your force in turn-based battles. Make use of tactics, terrain, morale and more to bring peace to the land!
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Dark Deity 2
Single-player alternative to REM Cycles — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with REM Cycles.
Verroa is a peaceful continent on the brink of war as the Asverellian Empire seeks to expand - at your homeland’s expense. Command unlikely heroes, fight challenging turn-based battles, and watch hardship forge iron into steel. Dark Deity is back, bigger and better than before!
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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!