Single-player games like Shambles: Sons of Apocalypse
Below are 13 single-player Steam games similar to Shambles: Sons of Apocalypse, 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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天机:大唐重构
Single-player alternative to Shambles: Sons of Apocalypse — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Shambles: Sons of Apocalypse.
Tianji: Reforging Tang is a 2D side-view deckbuilding rogue-like set in an alternate late Tang Dynasty. Play as a modern science student, build Physics and Chemistry decks, break enemy armor, read hidden intents, and reshape the fate of Tang.
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侠不义·昙花一线
Single-player alternative to Shambles: Sons of Apocalypse — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Shambles: Sons of Apocalypse.
一个暗黑武侠故事,你将会遇到各种需要通过武力或者智力才能解决的难题。 以武侠游戏中的实招、虚招、架招,加入卡牌的策略,在异步的策略对战中,享受拆招对招的快感。 除了基础类型,还加入了气劲、暗器、心决、绝学等丰富策略的招式类型。
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Fallen Isekai
Single-player alternative to Shambles: Sons of Apocalypse — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Shambles: Sons of Apocalypse.
Fallen Isekai is a three-lane tactical card roguelike. Play as Lin Mo, recruit heroes from five races, build your deck, command units across three lanes, conquer the tower, and find a way back to reality.
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Noctiria
Single-player alternative to Shambles: Sons of Apocalypse — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Shambles: Sons of Apocalypse.
A filthy, brutal, and disturbing horror roguelike deckbuilder. Choose your hero, build your deck, combine devastating status effects, and cross Noctiria: a sick urban city where every run drags you deeper.
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Empire in Decay
Single-player alternative to Shambles: Sons of Apocalypse — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Shambles: Sons of Apocalypse.
Start a rebellion and fight chess inspired turn-based combats in this roguelike deckbuilder. Upgrade your units and cards wisely. You will need it to progress through the districts of Daandria, the city where the tyrant king awaits you. Save this Empire in Decay.
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Cave Crusade
Single-player alternative to Shambles: Sons of Apocalypse — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Shambles: Sons of Apocalypse.
Classic roguelike deckbuilder designed for quick runs. Upgrade your cards, discover powerful artifacts, and master the Wheel of Fortune to maximize your rewards.
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Last Ember
Single-player alternative to Shambles: Sons of Apocalypse — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Shambles: Sons of Apocalypse.
We fused deckbuilding and roguelikes into the ultimate single-player experience. Build a unique deck, summon dinosaurs to crush your enemies, and discover powerful relics to protect the Last Ember.
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Blacktower
Single-player alternative to Shambles: Sons of Apocalypse — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and RPG with Shambles: Sons of Apocalypse.
Blacktower is a roguelike mini-RPG loosely based on Blackjack. Recruit your party, gather your strength and push your luck to conquer the monstrous denizens of the tower.
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Battle Brothers
Single-player alternative to Shambles: Sons of Apocalypse — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and RPG with Shambles: Sons of Apocalypse.
Lead a mercenary company in this tactical RPG set in a medieval fantasy world. Chase fame and fortune as you choose where to go, who to recruit, which contracts to pursue, and how to train and equip your men in a procedurally generated open world campaign.
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Fallout 4
Single-player alternative to Shambles: Sons of Apocalypse — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares RPG with Shambles: Sons of Apocalypse.
From Bethesda Game Studios, the award-winning creators of Starfield and The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, comes Fallout 4. A landmark in open-world RPG design and winner of over 200 ‘Best Of’ honors, including the DICE and BAFTA Game of the Year.
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Slay the Spire
Single-player alternative to Shambles: Sons of Apocalypse — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Shambles: Sons of Apocalypse.
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!
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We're Here, Papa
Single-player alternative to Shambles: Sons of Apocalypse — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Shambles: Sons of Apocalypse.
We're Here, Papa is a VR horror game. In the dark depths of the sewer, you must find your way and escape on your own. But you are not alone down there. Something is pursuing you. You don’t know what it is, but one thing is certain… you must not let it catch you.
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Orion Blue
Single-player alternative to Shambles: Sons of Apocalypse — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Shambles: Sons of Apocalypse.
Orion Blue is a cozy fishing adventure set on a beautiful alien planet. Catch fish, gather resources, and build relationships with the locals. Play actively, or relax and let the game progress with Idle Mode.