Single-player games like Handmancers
Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Handmancers, 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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Abjure
Single-player alternative to Handmancers — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Handmancers.
Win by emptying your hand. Abjure is a roguelike deckbuilder where the 2 of Spades reigns supreme — draft cards, stack relics, and outplay every opponent in a strategic twist on the Big 2 card game.
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Low Magic They Said
Single-player alternative to Handmancers — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Handmancers.
A dark fantasy roguelike deckbuilder where broken builds are a feature, not a bug. Think Slay the Spire meets the unforgiving difficulty of Dark Souls, with Diablo 2's philosophy of letting you discover ridiculously powerful builds yourself. They lied about the magic being low.
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RogueJack21
Single-player alternative to Handmancers — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Handmancers.
RogueJack21 is a Blackjack-inspired deckbuilder where you build and upgrade your deck to battle your opponents. Navigate through procedurally generated casinos and take revenge on The House, the ruthless mafia ruling Noir City that stole everything from you.
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Dark Cards of Candlewood
Single-player alternative to Handmancers — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Handmancers.
A solo collectible card game with the soul of a classic JRPG. Embark on replayable dungeon runs with deceptively deep, two-choice card combat. Draft items for your backpack, master chain attacks, and even crack a few card packs...then save the world from eternal darkness!
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Into The Grid
Single-player alternative to Handmancers — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Handmancers.
Become a master hacker in this Cyberpunk Roguelike Deckbuilder. Explore the dangers of cyberspace and fight evil corporations. Build and upgrade a deck of powerful programs. Unlock perks and skills, and unleash digital hell on your enemies. Dive Into The Grid!
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Slay the Spire 2
Single-player alternative to Handmancers — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Handmancers.
The iconic roguelike deckbuilder returns. Craft a unique deck, encounter bizarre creatures, and discover relics of immense power in Slay the Spire 2!
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As We Descend
Single-player alternative to Handmancers — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Handmancers.
The apocalyptic roguelike deckbuilder with squad sculpting and deep tactics. Recruit the right units and outmaneuver titanic foes on dangerous expeditions. Build up allies and resources in the feudal Vault-City. Can you survive all the perils that await the last bastion of humanity?
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Become the Moon
Single-player alternative to Handmancers — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Handmancers.
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.