Single-player games like 말리온
Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to 말리온, 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 Reeve
Single-player alternative to 말리온 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with 말리온.
You are an Administrator serving your probationary period in a medieval town. Make decisions to affect the town's reputation, order, military and supplies. Choose wisely to deal with bandits, famines, cultists and plagues. The most difficult choices will decide the fate of your town!
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Basements n' Basilisks: Storms of Sorcery
Single-player alternative to 말리온 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure and Simulation with 말리온.
A visual novel paying satirical homage to the world’s greatest TTRPG. Make important choices, roll countless dice, build lasting relationships, explore magical lands and experience all the rest of the crap you expect from a fantasy game without the hassle of finding actual friends to play with!
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The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante
Single-player alternative to 말리온 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with 말리온.
A narrative-driven hardcore RPG set in a gritty world ruled by real but unrelenting gods. Set out on a challenging lifetime journey, where every choice has a price and entails consequences. Will you become an inquisitor, a judge, or conspire against the old order? Dare to decide!
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Epic Tavern
Single-player alternative to 말리온 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with 말리온.
Award Winner: PAX 10 2019 | Winner, Momocon 2018 Indie Games Awards | "A fascinating reverse-RPG" - PC Gamer | "A cross between The Sims and a rousing game of Dungeons and Dragons" - Geek & Sundry
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Sultan's Game
Single-player alternative to 말리온 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with 말리온.
Survive a mad Sultan's reign in this brutal resource management RPG. Draw a card every seven days and complete its challenge. Make dreadful choices to stay alive: will you die a loyal servant, become a kingslayer, or call down the gods' judgement?
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Gobby McGobblenutz Presents - The Questionably Quirky Quiz Show
Single-player alternative to 말리온 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with 말리온.
Are you Quirky enough to win The Questionably Quirky Quiz Show with Gobby McGobblenutz, and permanently enter your name into the Hall of Legends for other players around the world to see how incredibly awesome you are?! Well then... What are you waiting for?!
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King of Dragon Pass
Single-player alternative to 말리온 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Adventure with 말리온.
Create your own epic saga of survival, mythology and diplomacy! Rule your clan, make strategic decisions that affect the game world, win battles and expand your influence in this unique mix of RPG, strategy and story-telling.
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Roadwarden
Single-player alternative to 말리온 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with 말리온.
Roadwarden is an illustrated text-based RPG that uses isometric pixel art and combines mechanics borrowed from RPGs, Visual Novels, adventure games and interactive fiction.