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Single-player games like IRONHIVE

Below are 9 single-player Steam games similar to IRONHIVE, 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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    Cardopolis — Steam game cover

    Cardopolis

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

    Cardopolis is card based city-builder, where you take on the role of Cardopolis' Mayor. Build up your city card by card, law by law, sector by sector and avoid meeting your investors' ire by reaching your goals in time!

    2026StrategyIndieSimulationSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Faryloopa — Steam game cover

    Faryloopa

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

    Build the board. Play the cards. Roll the dice. Faryloopa is a roguelike deckbuilder meets boardbuilder where every run is a new layout, new synergies, and bigger scores to chase.

    2026StrategyIndieCasualSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Traffic Authority — Steam game cover

    Traffic Authority

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

    "Control dynamic city traffic! Deploy cards to manage lights and signs, keeping the streets moving. Combo cards with buildings for massive boosts. Solve accidents before chaos hits to crush the high score!

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    Card Homestead — Steam game cover

    Card Homestead

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

    Card Homestead is a roguelike deckbuilder where card placement decides everything. Each day, draft one of three delivered cards and stack them onto your plot, engineering powerful chain reactions. Produce gold with efficient synergies and layouts to survive the ever-rising taxes.

    2026StrategyIndieSimulationSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Node Crown — Steam game cover

    Node Crown

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

    Node Crown is a roguelite focused on building a node-based kingdom. Quick runs designed for replayability, deep synergies, hundreds of nodes, and builds that make every run unique - you will find it here! Have fun!

    2026StrategyIndieSimulationSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Tiny Kingdom — Steam game cover

    Tiny Kingdom

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

    Tiny Kingdom is a minimalist city-building strategy game where every placement matters. Start with a single hut and grow a thriving kingdom by combining buildings, unlocking synergies, and creating efficient layouts.

    2025StrategyIndieSimulation7.14 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Cardboard Town — Steam game cover

    Cardboard Town

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

    Cardboard Town is a city-building card game. Manage your resources, obtain upgrades, draw your cards and thrive! Random events, quest cards, and game modes make each run different.

    2023StrategyIndieSimulation3.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Little Tree Kingdom — Steam game cover

    Little Tree Kingdom

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

    Build a gnome kingdom among the branches of a giant tree in this relaxing mix of city-building and roguelike deckbuilding. Grow the tree, build structures, earn cards and blessings, and survive monsters and disasters. Each run spans seasons and unfolds differently. Can your tree kingdom thrive?

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    Aspire: Ina's Tale — Steam game cover

    Aspire: Ina's Tale

    Single-player alternative to IRONHIVE — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with IRONHIVE.

    Set out on a mystical adventure of self-discovery against the backdrop of fantastical landscapes of The Tower. Meet its dwellers and unravel their stories. Manipulate spirits to solve puzzles, and lead Ina on her path to freedom.

    2021IndieAdventureCasual12.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →