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Single-player games like Sword of the Stars: The Pit 2

Below are 11 single-player Steam games similar to Sword of the Stars: The Pit 2, 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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    Sword of the Stars: The Pit — Steam game cover

    Sword of the Stars: The Pit

    Single-player alternative to Sword of the Stars: The Pit 2 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Sword of the Stars: The Pit 2.

    A fun, fast, light-hearted, turn-based RPG, where the tradition of old school dungeon-diving games meets the sci-fi Sword of the Stars universe!

    2013StrategyIndieRPG9.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Skirmish Squad — Steam game cover

    Skirmish Squad

    Single-player alternative to Sword of the Stars: The Pit 2 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Sword of the Stars: The Pit 2.

    Choose your characters and establish your strategy! Strengthen your party with endless upgrades as you ascend the tower.

    2024StrategyIndieSimulationSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Tenebris: Terra Incognita — Steam game cover

    Tenebris: Terra Incognita

    Single-player alternative to Sword of the Stars: The Pit 2 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Sword of the Stars: The Pit 2.

    A turn-based tactical RPG in which you will explore a harsh planet teeming with terrifying monsters. Experiment with talent builds for 23 heroes. Combine abilities with equipment and other characters. Assemble a squad and learn the secrets of the planet Tenebris!

    2024StrategyIndieAdventure15.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    The Necromancer's Tale — Steam game cover

    The Necromancer's Tale

    Single-player alternative to Sword of the Stars: The Pit 2 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Adventure with Sword of the Stars: The Pit 2.

    A story-rich gothic RPG. Master the rituals of an ancient spellbook. Raise an undead army to march against your enemies. Commune with the realm of the dead & struggle with your descent into madness. Progress through secrecy, diplomacy, blackmail, coercion & seduction until ready to reveal yourself.

    2025StrategyAdventureRPG24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Bionic Dues — Steam game cover

    Bionic Dues

    Single-player alternative to Sword of the Stars: The Pit 2 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Sword of the Stars: The Pit 2.

    Bionic Dues is a tactical, turn-based roguelite with mech customization. Out-think wide-ranging tactical situations featuring robots with bad GPS, terrible aim, insecurity, a lack of focus, a tendency to backstab, and dozens of other maladies to exploit.

    2013StrategyIndieRPG9.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Kyvir: Rebirth — Steam game cover

    Kyvir: Rebirth

    Single-player alternative to Sword of the Stars: The Pit 2 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Sword of the Stars: The Pit 2.

    Kyvir: Rebirth is a single player card game that combines elements of RPG, deck building, and roguelike gameplay. This game features an original dual deck mechanism, hundreds of distinctive items, skills, and cards for you to experiment with.

    2021StrategyIndieAdventure3.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Element Space — Steam game cover

    Element Space

    Single-player alternative to Sword of the Stars: The Pit 2 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Sword of the Stars: The Pit 2.

    Year 2199. Assemble an elite crew and make allies to combat a shadowy organization threatening the future of humanity. Face overwhelming odds with strategy. Make your choices and save us from extinction.

    2019ActionStrategyIndie0.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Dark Deity — Steam game cover

    Dark Deity

    Single-player alternative to Sword of the Stars: The Pit 2 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Sword of the Stars: The Pit 2.

    Step into the world of Terrazael and lead soon-to-be legendary heroes in a quest to restore a land fractured by broken oaths, reckless wars, and untamed magic. Fight back in turn-based battles, manage character relationships, collect dangerous artifacts, and hopefully restore the world...

    2021StrategyIndieAdventure24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    The Pit: Infinity — Steam game cover

    The Pit: Infinity

    Single-player alternative to Sword of the Stars: The Pit 2 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Sword of the Stars: The Pit 2.

    Enter a legendary alien facility dug deep into the Feldspar Mountains... a massive Pit, built by the ancient Suul'ka. Enter The Pit again for the first time, in this unique Roguelike / FPS hybrid!

    2019ActionIndie9.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Hoards of Glory — Steam game cover

    Hoards of Glory

    Single-player alternative to Sword of the Stars: The Pit 2 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Sword of the Stars: The Pit 2.

    Hoards of Glory is a dice placement game for 1-4 players. Players take on the role of a Viking captain forced to follow through on his grand boasts! Developed as an answer for how to playtest a tabletop during a pandemic, Hoards of Glory grew into a video game in its own right!

    2020StrategyCasual4.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Planetary Control! — Steam game cover

    Planetary Control!

    Single-player alternative to Sword of the Stars: The Pit 2 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Sword of the Stars: The Pit 2.

    Invade strange worlds with alien armies! populate and shield your planets! Assassinate, Sabotage and Nuke your opponents! Collect victory points and achieve... PLANETARY CONTROL!

    2021StrategyIndieCasual4.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →