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Single-player games like Yamafuda! 2nd station

Below are 7 single-player Steam games similar to Yamafuda! 2nd station, 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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    The Valley: XuGu — Steam game cover

    The Valley: XuGu

    Single-player alternative to Yamafuda! 2nd station — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Yamafuda! 2nd station.

    The Valley:XuGu is a casual deck-building roguelike game that blends Taoist alchemy with cyber technology. Players can combine herbs based on their grades and elemental attributes to create unique alchemy recipes and refine distinct elixirs. These pills can help those who enter Xugu.

    2024StrategyIndieSimulation2.79 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Sunset Routes — Steam game cover

    Sunset Routes

    Single-player alternative to Yamafuda! 2nd station — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Yamafuda! 2nd station.

    Sunset Routes is an easy and intriguing roguelite game. You can choose your crew, put them in the cabins, select your destination, and set sail. Through a series of choices, you can earn profits during the emergency period of the New World and even decide its fate—unintentionally or on purpose.

    2022StrategyIndie0.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Calamity Eliminator — Steam game cover

    Calamity Eliminator

    Single-player alternative to Yamafuda! 2nd station — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Yamafuda! 2nd station.

    Calamity Eliminator is an anime-styled roguelike single-player deck-building game.You play as a member of the Existence Management Company, using the Calamity Eliminator to lead pioneers and Valkyries to save the day on a planet that has been struck by disaster.

    2021StrategyIndieAdventure7.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Groob — Steam game cover

    Groob

    Single-player alternative to Yamafuda! 2nd station — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Yamafuda! 2nd station.

    Embark on a challenging roguelike adventure, mastering tactical deck-building and intricate strategies as you explore unknown dungeons. Build your powerful deck, adapt to changing enemies, and utilize cards and items for victory.

    2023StrategyIndie1.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    我的人生 — Steam game cover

    我的人生

    Single-player alternative to Yamafuda! 2nd station — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Yamafuda! 2nd station.

    This is a wild and unpredictable life simulator, filled with laughter, banter, and endless possibilities. A strategy game that blends deck-building roguelike mechanics with Luck Be a Landlord-style gameplay. Shape your own life story from 400+ unique events and a deck of 380+ cards!

    2025StrategyIndieSimulation6.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Happy Poker — Steam game cover

    Happy Poker

    Single-player alternative to Yamafuda! 2nd station — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Yamafuda! 2nd station.

    Dou Di Zhu + LTK + Roguelike = Happy Poker! A roguelike card strategy game inspired by Dou Di Zhu. Build custom decks, use rule cards to upgrade your hand, and strategize discards for explosive damage! With dozens of spell cards and relics, every game is a fresh, exciting challenge!

    2025StrategyIndieCasual2.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Slay the Spire — Steam game cover

    Slay the Spire

    Single-player alternative to Yamafuda! 2nd station — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Yamafuda! 2nd station.

    We fused card games and roguelikes together to make the best single player deckbuilder we could. Craft a unique deck, encounter bizarre creatures, discover relics of immense power, and Slay the Spire!

    2019StrategyIndie6.24 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →