Single-player games like Novice Dungeon Master
Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Novice Dungeon Master, 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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Runerock Arena
Single-player alternative to Novice Dungeon Master — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Novice Dungeon Master.
Forge a lasting dynasty across a Gladiator League of Runerock in this turn-based strategy game with RPG aspects. Hire your team, outfit them with equipment and spells, then lead them into tactical combat. Guide careers from raw recruits to seasoned legends, training new successors for arena glory.
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Dark Deity
Single-player alternative to Novice Dungeon Master — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Novice Dungeon Master.
Step into the world of Terrazael and lead soon-to-be legendary heroes in a quest to restore a land fractured by broken oaths, reckless wars, and untamed magic. Fight back in turn-based battles, manage character relationships, collect dangerous artifacts, and hopefully restore the world...
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Athena Crisis
Single-player alternative to Novice Dungeon Master — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Novice Dungeon Master.
Athena Crisis is a modern retro turn-based strategy game that places you in command of 40+ units in your journey across the multiverse. Embark on a challenging single-player quest or dive into the thrill of ranked or casual multiplayer modes to become the best Athena Crisis player!
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GhostControl Inc.
Single-player alternative to Novice Dungeon Master — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Novice Dungeon Master.
Manage a team of ghosthunters and free London from paranormal terror in turn-based battles. Develop your own strategy and build your business well.
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Company of Crime
Single-player alternative to Novice Dungeon Master — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Novice Dungeon Master.
Company of Crime places you in the heart of 1960s London. Will you build an influential criminal empire, or head up an elite Scotland Yard task force and crack down on the rising tide of corruption? Case out targets, then dive into the melee with your hand-picked team of gangsters or detectives.
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Into the Breach
Single-player alternative to Novice Dungeon Master — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Novice Dungeon Master.
Control powerful mechs from the future to defeat an alien threat. Each attempt to save the world presents a new randomly generated challenge in this turn-based strategy game.
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DUAL GEAR
Single-player alternative to Novice Dungeon Master — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Novice Dungeon Master.
DUAL GEAR is a Tactical Action Turn-Based Strategy Game inspired by Japanese Mecha. To go beyond the traditional, DUAL GEAR engages the player to pilots their mechs with Real-Time Action Shooting while experiencing the high pressure of Tactical Turn-Based Layers!
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Winter Falling: Battle Tactics
Single-player alternative to Novice Dungeon Master — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Novice Dungeon Master.
Lead troops in tense tactical battles, just you and your brain against the dying world. Can you save it? Manage a mercenary company, scavenge supplies, build an army. Go on a quest! Burn down a village or two... Explore the rich medieval fantasy world in a mix of LOTR, Warhammer, FTL and Total War.