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Single-player games like Trial By Fire

Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Trial By Fire, 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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    Pox Nora — Steam game cover

    Pox Nora

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

    Delve into classic turn-based strategy gaming with elements of table top miniatures, fantasy RPG and TCG style gameplay all wrapped into one.

    2014StrategyRPGFree To PlayFreeSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    GWENT: The Witcher Card Game — Steam game cover

    GWENT: The Witcher Card Game

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

    Command mighty Witcher-world heroes in epic online PvP card battles!

    2020StrategyRPGFree To PlayFreeSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Duelyst — Steam game cover

    Duelyst

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

    The depth of CCG meets the strategy of tabletop gaming in Duelyst! Every choice matters, from your General and deck to positioning on the 9x5 battleboard. Competitive head-to-head turn-based battles at its best!

    2016StrategyIndieFree To PlaySingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Shadowverse CCG — Steam game cover

    Shadowverse CCG

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

    Four million battles every day. One Shadowverse. Japan's #1 strategic card game. Made by card gamers for card gamers. 

    2016StrategyFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Eternal Card Game — Steam game cover

    Eternal Card Game

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

    Six-guns and sorcery collide in Eternal, the new strategy card game of unlimited choices and unbelievable fun. Eternal brings AAA pace and polish to the infinite possibilities of a deep strategy card game. The only limits are your own creativity.

    2018StrategyMassively MultiplayerFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    KARDS - The WW2 Card Game — Steam game cover

    KARDS - The WW2 Card Game

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

    KARDS, The World War II Card Game, combines traditional CCG gameplay with innovative mechanics inspired by classic strategy games and real battlefield tactics. Take command and challenge other players in grand-scale warfare on the ground, air, or seas.

    2020StrategyIndieFree To PlayFreeSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Fable Fortune — Steam game cover

    Fable Fortune

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

    A collectible card game that combines the iconic world and characters of the Fable series with fast-paced tactical gameplay. Choose between Good and Evil to alter your special abilities and even the cards in your deck. Compete in leagues and events, or take on a boss with a friend in co-operative mode.

    2018StrategyFree To PlaySingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Artifact — Steam game cover

    Artifact

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

    Artifact now features two games: Artifact Classic, the original Dota 2 trading card game, and Artifact Foundry, a special edition with streamlined gameplay, new cards, new single-player content, and an improved new player experience.

    2018StrategyFreeDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →