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Single-player games like Paper Dungeons

Below are 12 single-player Steam games similar to Paper Dungeons, 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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    Wizlite: Everybody loved RPGs — Steam game cover

    Wizlite: Everybody loved RPGs

    Single-player alternative to Paper Dungeons — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and RPG with Paper Dungeons.

    ⚔️ A Dungeon RPG You Can Enjoy in Just 15 Minutes! Dive into the depths with a Nostalgic party-based RPG—now reborn as a roguelite! 🆕 The latest update adds tons of dungeon cards and items, pushing your adventure even further!

    2024StrategyIndieRPG19.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    MISTOVER — Steam game cover

    MISTOVER

    Single-player alternative to Paper Dungeons — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure and RPG with Paper Dungeons.

    ''MIST-ical' RPG with expeditions for finding the key to survival. Choose your next step wisely and keep in mind that your every move will change the future. Create your own 'Corps' and explore through various regions in the Pillar of Despair: forests, lakes, mountains, cities, cathedrals, castles, and much more.

    2019StrategyAdventureRPGSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    A Magical High School Girl / 魔法の女子高生 — Steam game cover

    A Magical High School Girl / 魔法の女子高生

    Single-player alternative to Paper Dungeons — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Paper Dungeons.

    "The magic beckons you." A Magical High School Girl is a magic crafting rogue-like RPG! The only weapon you possess is the magic you conjure from within. You can freely name your magic. The elemental properties and effects are generated automatically with what you typed in.

    2016IndieAdventureRPG9.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Crown Trick — Steam game cover

    Crown Trick

    Single-player alternative to Paper Dungeons — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Paper Dungeons.

    Enter a labyrinth that moves as you move, where mastering the elements is key to defeating enemies and uncovering the mysteries of this underground world. With a new experience awaiting every time you enter the dungeon, let the power bestowed by the crown guide you in this challenging adventure!

    2020StrategyIndieAdventure19.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Chrono Ark — Steam game cover

    Chrono Ark

    Single-player alternative to Paper Dungeons — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Paper Dungeons.

    Chrono Ark is a singleplayer roguelike that combines elements from deckbuilders and party-based RPGs. Recruit, train, and build a team of unique Investigators to restore the Twisted World!

    2024StrategyIndieAdventure17.49 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Paper Dungeons Crawler — Steam game cover

    Paper Dungeons Crawler

    Single-player alternative to Paper Dungeons — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and RPG with Paper Dungeons.

    True classic 16 bits Roguelike with an unique magic system. Explore the mysterious Dungeons of Cyndaria and unearth an extensive lore. A plethora of creatures and magical items are waiting for you to step into ever-changing dungeons, with diverse biomes and challenges.

    2018IndieRPG4.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Valkyrie: Journey To Midgard — Steam game cover

    Valkyrie: Journey To Midgard

    Single-player alternative to Paper Dungeons — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares RPG with Paper Dungeons.

    Dragon Orb has been stolen from Asgard. Valkyrie has been sent down to Midgard to retrieve the lost treasure. The goddess must not only overcome fierce monsters, but also to face a dark conspiracy that will affect all of nine realms.

    2021RPG2.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Rezrog — Steam game cover

    Rezrog

    Single-player alternative to Paper Dungeons — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Paper Dungeons.

    Test your fighting spirit as you take your party of brave adventurers on an epic quest to restore peace to the lands of Rezrog in this table-top inspired, turn-based, dungeon crawler. Upgrade your skills & tactically exploit enemy weaknesses as you try to handle everything the dungeons will throw at you.

    2017IndieAdventureRPG9.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Desktop Dungeons — Steam game cover

    Desktop Dungeons

    Single-player alternative to Paper Dungeons — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Paper Dungeons.

    Each step into the unknown heals you and reveals new obstacles as you guide fresh heros to glorious retirement or ignominious death. Master tactical spells, appease ancient gods and get rich through taxidermy in this award-winning quick-play puzzle-roguelike.

    2023StrategyIndieAdventure14.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Hero's Quest — Steam game cover

    Hero's Quest

    Single-player alternative to Paper Dungeons — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and RPG with Paper Dungeons.

    Simple Roguelite RPG game with incremental progress

    2023StrategyIndieRPG3.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Miaou Moon — Steam game cover

    Miaou Moon

    Single-player alternative to Paper Dungeons — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Paper Dungeons.

    Rise to the challenge and play Captain Miaou, lost in space. Survive by grabbing energy food to propel yourself and gain enough speed momentum. Fight gravity and bump away through 5 worlds of various physical obstacles. Time your jumps accordingly, upgrade your catsuit and scratch at will !

    2016ActionIndieCasual4.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Break my body — Steam game cover

    Break my body

    Single-player alternative to Paper Dungeons — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Paper Dungeons.

    Break my body renews the breakout game genre with tiles to protect, a power to fill up and a paddle that can extend its reach with a repulsive cloud. In this medical breakout, you play professor Brick's assistant and try to treat a hopeless patient.

    2019ActionIndieCasual4.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →