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Single-player games like Defenders of Cardom

Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Defenders of Cardom, 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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    The King of Wall Street — Steam game cover

    The King of Wall Street

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

    This is a rougelite card game that combines parkour-style with stock speculation. You can experience the journey from a stock trading novice to the most powerful king of stocks! More casual or more strategic? It's your choice!

    2024StrategyIndieSimulation4.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    The Legend of Bum-Bo — Steam game cover

    The Legend of Bum-Bo

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

    A puzzle based deck building rogue-like prequel to The Binding of Isaac... Made of cardboard!

    2019StrategyIndieAdventure14.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Pirates Outlaws — Steam game cover

    Pirates Outlaws

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

    Pirates Outlaws is a roguelike card game in which you navigate dangerous seas and challenge their masters. Your expedition will be full of ambushes and will not be easy. Build your deck and combos to become a reputed pirate.

    2020StrategyIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    ORX — Steam game cover

    ORX

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

    A new take on tower-defence and deckbuilding roguelike genres. ORX is like playing Carcassonne with your table on fire. Build your perfect deck, use powerful artefacts, master 3 unique factions. Prove that you are the King of your castle!

    2022StrategyIndieSimulation9.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Necronator: Dead Wrong — Steam game cover

    Necronator: Dead Wrong

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

    Necronator: Dead Wrong is a deck-building roguelike with an RTS twist. Build a powerful deck. Collect and deploy undead units and raise a unique army. Master each commander’s playstyle and conquer the world. Change the game with rule-bending relics. Unlock new decks and do it all again.

    2020ActionStrategyIndie12.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Deck Hunter — Steam game cover

    Deck Hunter

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

    Deck Hunter is a roguelike card game. The World of Klanojh has been cursed by Glatta, the Goddess of Anger. Build your deck, make combos, defeat fantasy creatures and help Avery to face the evil and restore the balance!

    2019StrategyIndieAdventure2.49 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Erannorth Chronicles — Steam game cover

    Erannorth Chronicles

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

    Erannorth Chronicles blends old-school card strategy with deep RPG progression in a vast sandbox world. With no fixed story, revel in unmatched freedom and limitless character customization.

    2021StrategyIndieAdventure4.19 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    One Step From Eden — Steam game cover

    One Step From Eden

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

    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 →