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Single-player games like cheesequest

Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to cheesequest, 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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    DIMENSION REIGN - ROGUELIKE DECKBUILDER — Steam game cover

    DIMENSION REIGN - ROGUELIKE DECKBUILDER

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

    Dimension Reign is a roguelike deckbuilder where players control two characters at once to defeat hordes of enemies in an ever-changing landscape. Draw your abilities from your deck, and chain multiple breaks together to decimate entire screens of enemies before they can even get in a hit.

    2020StrategyIndieRPG17.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Inscryption — Steam game cover

    Inscryption

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

    Inscryption is an inky black card-based odyssey that blends the deckbuilding roguelike, escape-room style puzzles, and psychological horror into a blood-laced smoothie. Darker still are the secrets inscrybed upon the cards...

    2021StrategyIndieAdventure7.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    CD 2: Trap Master — Steam game cover

    CD 2: Trap Master

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

    Become THE Trap Master - play your deck of lethal traps to mow down waves of bizarre creatures and protect your altars! Craft a unique deck of traps and powers, discover treasure of surprise effects, and guard a different base each time until you are ready for the unforgiving boss.

    2024StrategyIndieCasual10.49 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Deliverance & Reign — Steam game cover

    Deliverance & Reign

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

    Join a gothic battle where Good confronts Evil using roguelike deckbuilding mechanics. Play as either side, invading Alaric's Castle, or as Alaric himself defending against the invading heroes!

    2023StrategyIndieRPG4.39 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Tower Tactics: Liberation — Steam game cover

    Tower Tactics: Liberation

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

    We fused deck-building roguelikes and tower defenses in a way never seen before - deploy your towers, collect valuable trinkets and cast powerful spells to defend yourself against the Salkoth!

    2023StrategyIndie6.49 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Balatro — Steam game cover

    Balatro

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

    The poker roguelike. Balatro is a hypnotically satisfying deckbuilder where you play illegal poker hands, discover game-changing jokers, and trigger adrenaline-pumping, outrageous combos.

    2024StrategyIndieCasual11.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    One Step From Eden — Steam game cover

    One Step From Eden

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

    Build a powerful deck, cast spells on the fly, battle evolving enemies, find game-changing artifacts, make friends or make enemies, just make it to Eden.

    2020ActionStrategyIndie7.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Loop Hero — Steam game cover

    Loop Hero

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

    The Lich has thrown the world into a timeless loop and plunged its inhabitants into never ending chaos. Wield an expanding deck of mystical cards to place enemies, buildings, and terrain along each unique expedition loop for the brave hero.

    2021StrategyIndieRPG2.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →