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Single-player games like Serial World

Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Serial World, 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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    Super Fantasy Kingdom — Steam game cover

    Super Fantasy Kingdom

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

    Rebuild your kingdom and explore a vibrant fantasy world in this roguelite city builder. Defeat hordes of monsters with a unique team of defenders as you harvest, build, mine, cook, brew, and grow. But if your defenses should fail, be prepared to watch it all burn!

    2025StrategySimulationRPG19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    He is Coming — Steam game cover

    He is Coming

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

    Deep in the forgotten corners of the world, a dark force stirs – the Demon King rises once more. Sharpen your wits, seek out powerful artifacts, and stand firm in the face of the apocalypse in this roguelite RPG auto battler.

    2025StrategyRPGEarly Access19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
  3. 3
    Slay the Spire 2 — Steam game cover

    Slay the Spire 2

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

    The iconic roguelike deckbuilder returns. Craft a unique deck, encounter bizarre creatures, and discover relics of immense power in Slay the Spire 2!

    2026StrategyIndieEarly Access24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Hive Blight — Steam game cover

    Hive Blight

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

    Hive Blight is a roguelite autobattler where you lead a team of insect warriors against a corrupting Fungal Threat. Build powerful synergies, uncover the source of the plague, and destroy it to save your world!

    2026StrategyRPGEarly Access12.49 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Into The Grid — Steam game cover

    Into The Grid

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

    Become a master hacker in this Cyberpunk Roguelike Deckbuilder. Explore the dangers of cyberspace and fight evil corporations. Build and upgrade a deck of powerful programs. Unlock perks and skills, and unleash digital hell on your enemies. Dive Into The Grid!

    2025StrategyIndieRPG11.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    DOG WITCH — Steam game cover

    DOG WITCH

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

    Dog Witch is a roguelike deckbuilder where your spells are fueled by enchanted dice. Combine over 150 unique items to forge ever-evolving strategies, perfect synergy combos, summon minions, and tackle an endless range of foes so bizarre, they’ll leave your tail wagging in disbelief!

    2025StrategyIndie6.49 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Gold and Graves — Steam game cover

    Gold and Graves

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

    Gold and Graves is a roguelike extraction game where you bribe enemies to recruit them as allies, escape the dungeon, and bring back cards, relics, and mercenaries to your village to accumulate resources. Strengthen your deck and forces with the resources you gather and challenge deeper dungeons.

    2025StrategyIndie4.79 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    My Card Is Better Than Your Card! — Steam game cover

    My Card Is Better Than Your Card!

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

    Become the coolest kid of the playground in this playful roguelike deckbuilder. Craft every card yourself with adorable stickers and wow your rivals in tug-of-war card battles full of wonder!

    2025StrategyIndieCasual11.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →