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Single-player games like Doll Explorer

Below are 10 single-player Steam games similar to Doll Explorer, 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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    StarVaders — Steam game cover

    StarVaders

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

    Pilot a powerful mech to fight off the alien invasion in this ULTIMATE fusion of deckbuilding and grid-based tactics. Discover game-breaking combos, rewind time to alter your fate, and protect the future of humanity in this endlessly replayable roguelike.

    2025StrategyIndieAdventure17.49 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Relapse — Steam game cover

    Relapse

    Single-player alternative to Doll Explorer — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Doll Explorer.

    A 3D deck building roguelike game. Collect over 240 abilities; level them up, enchant them, pair them up with over 100 trinkets, and synergize them with your companions' abilities to create endless combinations to defeat your foes.

    2022Strategy3.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Black Book — Steam game cover

    Black Book

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

    “Black Book” is a dark RPG Adventure, based on Slavic myths, in which you play as a young sorceress. Fight evil forces in card-based battles and explore the world, where humans live alongside mythological creatures.

    2021StrategyIndieAdventure24.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Alina of the Arena — Steam game cover

    Alina of the Arena

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

    A roguelike deckbuilding tactics game that combines elements from 'Slay the Spire' and 'Into the Breach'. Play as a gladiator to survive. With roguelike deckbuilding and hex-based tactics, no longer bound by simple attack and defense. Make use of dodges and knockbacks to stay alive!

    2022StrategyIndie5.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Monster Train — Steam game cover

    Monster Train

    Single-player alternative to Doll Explorer — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Doll Explorer.

    Monster Train is a strategic roguelike deck building game with a twist. Set on a train to hell, you’ll use tactical decision making to defend multiple vertical battlegrounds. With real time competitive multiplayer and endless replayability, Monster Train is always on time.

    2020Strategy4.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Warriors of the Nile 2 — Steam game cover

    Warriors of the Nile 2

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

    Warriors of the Nile 2 is a fast-paced Roguelite strategy game. This time our Warriors are equipped with a more unique combat style. Freely choose the adventure route, use the skill tablets to strengthen characters, lead your squad to repel the Roman legion.

    2022StrategyIndie14.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Banners of Ruin — Steam game cover

    Banners of Ruin

    Single-player alternative to Doll Explorer — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Doll Explorer.

    Assemble your party. Answer the call. Win the war. Build a deck and fight a series of turn-based combats with up to 6 party characters through the city of Dawn's Point. Each character can unlock a set of unique cards and abilities that can augment your deck in powerful, exciting ways.

    2021StrategyRPG19.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Wildfrost — Steam game cover

    Wildfrost

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

    Take on the elements in Wildfrost, a tactical roguelike deckbuilder! Journey across a frozen tundra, collecting cards strong enough to banish the eternal winter…

    2023StrategyIndie11.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Witch Explorer — Steam game cover

    Witch Explorer

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

    Witch Explorer is a Shoot 'em up with Tower defense elements. You will play as Tia, an apprentice witch, who goes on an adventure in search of treasure.

    2021StrategyIndieCasual6.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Yuri Sword Saga — Steam game cover

    Yuri Sword Saga

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

    This is a side-scrolling shoot 'em up game set in a beautifully drawn Japanese world where you can slay enemies and bullets with simple controls. Parry enemy attacks and use a variety of special moves to defeat powerful demons and evil monsters.

    2024ActionIndie10.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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