Single-player games like Marble Madness
Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Marble Madness, 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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The Simulacrum
Single-player alternative to Marble Madness — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Marble Madness.
The Simulacrum is a deckbuilder with procedurally generated cards. Obtain cards through a roguelite mode, acquire a large collection and challenge the hidden guardians of The Simulacrum.
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Castle Warriors
Single-player alternative to Marble Madness — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Marble Madness.
Castle Warriors is a rogue like auto battler with a strategy twist. Build your army one card at a time!
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Balatro
Single-player alternative to Marble Madness — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Marble Madness.
The poker roguelike. Balatro is a hypnotically satisfying deckbuilder where you play illegal poker hands, discover game-changing jokers, and trigger adrenaline-pumping, outrageous combos.
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Ratropolis
Single-player alternative to Marble Madness — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Marble Madness.
A fusion of roguelite, tower defense, city-building, and deck-building! We created a new kind of real time strategy game filled with addictive and fast-paced gameplay. Create your deck, defend your city, and build the largest Ratropolis in history!
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Backpack Hero
Single-player alternative to Marble Madness — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Marble Madness.
The inventory management roguelike! Collect rare items, organize your backpack, and vanquish your foes!
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DICEOMANCER
Single-player alternative to Marble Madness — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Marble Madness.
DICEOMANCER is a roguelike deck-building game. Though you long for a peaceful life, you're forced to embark on an adventure. In this world of swords, magic, and guns, make good use of your dice and deck to find a way back to tranquility! What can the dice be used for? To change... anything.
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Astrea: Six-Sided Oracles
Single-player alternative to Marble Madness — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Marble Madness.
Astrea is a DICE-deck-building roguelike that flips the script on deckbuilders by using dice instead of cards and a unique dual “damage” system: Purification vs Corruption. Build a dice pool strong enough to purify Astrea's out-of-control corruption and save the Star System.
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Dice Player One
Single-player alternative to Marble Madness — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Marble Madness.
"Dice Player One" is a roguelike strategy game where dice reign supreme! Roll your dice, seize pivotal moments, and transform limited chances into boundless opportunities. Conquer challenges, unearth hidden secrets, and master the art of dice manipulation!