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Single-player games like Backgaminion

Below are 9 single-player Steam games similar to Backgaminion, 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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    Cardtonia — Steam game cover

    Cardtonia

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

    A deckbuilding card game. Summon minions, sacrifice wounded ones to summon stronger minions, use their effects to grow fast, and defeat your opponent within a set number of turns. Keep upgrading your minions, discover Treasures, build unique decks, and aim to reach the top of Diamond Town!

    StrategyIndieRPGSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Heatspire — Steam game cover

    Heatspire

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

    Build devastating chains in this satisfying Connect-Four roguelike. Battle drunk ogres and loud knights, stack run-defining charms, drink powerful brews, and push your luck for explosive combos.

    2026StrategyIndieRPG9.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Cardslinger — Steam game cover

    Cardslinger

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

    Cardslinger is a singleplayer, weird west, roguelite where you fight your way through the harsh Frontier to cut out the source of the corruption; the Devil himself. Pick a team of two Outlaws both cursed by the devil. Don trinkets and gather powerful cards to perfect the build and break the curse.

    ActionStrategyIndieSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Master of Piece — Steam game cover

    Master of Piece

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

    Recruit mercenaries, combine their traits, and forge endless synergies. Venture through the mysterious medieval realm, facing powerful foes and mighty bosses. Simple turn-based rules hide deep strategic depth—build your ultimate team, master the pieces, and uncover the secrets of the Black fog.

    2026StrategyIndieEarly Access11.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Re:Night — Steam game cover

    Re:Night

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

    Re:Night is a strategy game that blends turn based tactics with roguelike deckbuilding. In each run, build your deck, plan your tactics, and experiment with countless 3-character team combinations. Journey to a mysterious town, break the endless cycle of night, and bring dawn back to the world.

    2026StrategyIndieRPGSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Die For The Lich — Steam game cover

    Die For The Lich

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

    Gather magical dice, adapt your gear and venture through a land haunted by folklore creatures.

    2025StrategyAdventureRPG10.19 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Become the Moon — Steam game cover

    Become the Moon

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

    Become the Moon is a challenging, deckbuilding auto battler. Choose from 10 unique characters, each with their own distinct playstyles. Assemble a team of powerful minions & cast cosmic spells where every run takes you one step closer to the moon.

    2025StrategyIndie10.19 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Touhou Rinrinki ~ Crafts of the Lucky Beast — Steam game cover

    Touhou Rinrinki ~ Crafts of the Lucky Beast

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

    Touhou Rinrinki ~ Crafts of the Luck Beast is a Touhou Doujin Card-Strategy Game. Using cards across different seasons, join forces with duelists of unique abilities, face various opponents from all over Gensoukyo, and uncover the truth behind the Card Duel Incident!

    2026StrategyIndieEarly Access8.49 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Lottery vs Aliens — Steam game cover

    Lottery vs Aliens

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

    Lottery vs Aliens is a highscore deckbuilder about winning lottery money to pay for defense satellites against aggressive aliens. You can manipulate the machine and every ball to skyrocket the output.

    2026StrategyIndieSimulation2.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →