IMHO.

Single-player games like Mercenary Squad Auto Chess

Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Mercenary Squad Auto Chess, 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.

Want the full alternatives list (paid + free + Steam Deck + cheaper picks)? See the parent games like Mercenary Squad Auto Chess page.

Ranked picks

  1. 1
    Dwarves: Glory, Death and Loot — Steam game cover

    Dwarves: Glory, Death and Loot

    Single-player alternative to Mercenary Squad Auto Chess — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Mercenary Squad Auto Chess.

    Build and command your own party of Dwarves in this mix of RPGs, roguelike and auto battlers. Prepare formations, assign equipment, and decide the fate of up to 10 Beardlings, as you lead the raid through reckless runs filled with Glory, Death, and Loot!

    2026StrategyIndieAdventure14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
  2. 2
    Random Legion — Steam game cover

    Random Legion

    Single-player alternative to Mercenary Squad Auto Chess — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Mercenary Squad Auto Chess.

    This is a auto battler game with both casual and strategic attributes.Players will take on the role of the leader, expanding the team, learning talents and skills, strengthening equipment, transforming soldiers and other ways to combat power, breaking through random levels, ultimately to win game.

    2024StrategySimulation5.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
  3. 3
    Tavern of Gods — Steam game cover

    Tavern of Gods

    Single-player alternative to Mercenary Squad Auto Chess — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Mercenary Squad Auto Chess.

    "Tavern of Gods" is a roguelite auto battle game. Players collect hero skills, followers, and equipment to form various builds to fight with random monsters. Unlock new heros, follower traits and equipment suits, then you can experience more different builds next time.

    2021ActionStrategyIndie9.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
  4. 4
    ShapeHero Factory — Steam game cover

    ShapeHero Factory

    Single-player alternative to Mercenary Squad Auto Chess — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Mercenary Squad Auto Chess.

    In ShapeHero Factory, you’re the engineer of an ever-evolving paint-fuelled factory that spits out magical, shape-based warriors. Send them into battle - to death or glory - then build an even better factory on your next run.

    2025StrategyIndieSimulation23.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
  5. 5
    Magicbook AutoBattler: Contract — Steam game cover

    Magicbook AutoBattler: Contract

    Single-player alternative to Mercenary Squad Auto Chess — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Mercenary Squad Auto Chess.

    This is a brand - new strategic auto - chess game that integrates RPG and roguelike elements. In the world of the Grimoire, players can freely create combinations and indulge in endless battles.

    2025StrategyIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
  6. 6
    Luck be a Landlord — Steam game cover

    Luck be a Landlord

    Single-player alternative to Mercenary Squad Auto Chess — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Mercenary Squad Auto Chess.

    Luck be a Landlord is a roguelike deckbuilder about using a slot machine to earn rent money and defeat capitalism. This game does not contain any real-world currency gambling or microtransactions.

    2023StrategyIndieSimulation3.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
  7. 7
    Diablo The Abyss — Steam game cover

    Diablo The Abyss

    Single-player alternative to Mercenary Squad Auto Chess — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Mercenary Squad Auto Chess.

    Diablo The Abyss is a strategic RPG full of random and roguelike elements. Within this randomized world, you can freely make strageties at your own pace and conquer formidable challenges, while shaping your unique adventure journey.

    2023StrategyIndieAdventure7.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
  8. 8
    Astronaut: The Best — Steam game cover

    Astronaut: The Best

    Single-player alternative to Mercenary Squad Auto Chess — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Mercenary Squad Auto Chess.

    Astronaut: The Best is an occult management adventure where people aren't just numbers: they're screwups. You must run a proper space academy using lies, witchcraft, and/or hard work. Guide cadets through a roguelite web of scandals and challenges, or the government will have you killed.

    2023StrategyIndieAdventure14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →