Single-player games like Deck of Defense
Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Deck of Defense, 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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Corrupted: Dawn of Havoc
Single-player alternative to Deck of Defense — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Deck of Defense.
A hardcore auto battle rogue-like deck-building (H.A.R.D) game, "Corrupted" has the strategy of an auto-battler and the challenging difficulty of a rogue-like. Build your own team and skill card deck, and retake the stolen planet through strategic placement and real-time card use!
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Deathless. The Hero Quest
Single-player alternative to Deck of Defense — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Deck of Defense.
In Deathless, elements of a collectible card game, roguelike, and turn-based strategy combine seamlessly. Build a unique deck of cards, discover unusual relics, and defeat legendary bosses. No two journeys will ever be the same with endless Path. Crush the Evil and save the world!
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Meteorfall: Krumit's Tale
Single-player alternative to Deck of Defense — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Deck of Defense.
Krumit's Tale, the second game in the Meteorfall universe, is a new take on the deckbuilding roguelike genre. Use your cards to clear dungeons, then upgrade your deck with new cards and perks to press forward. The fate of the world is in your hands.
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Pirates Outlaws
Single-player alternative to Deck of Defense — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Deck of Defense.
Pirates Outlaws is a roguelike card game in which you navigate dangerous seas and challenge their masters. Your expedition will be full of ambushes and will not be easy. Build your deck and combos to become a reputed pirate.
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Dicey Dungeons
Single-player alternative to Deck of Defense — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Deck of Defense.
Become a giant walking dice, explore dungeons and defy Lady Luck in this dice powered roguelike! Now featuring "Reunion", a free DLC with six brand-new episodes!
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Cobalt Core
Single-player alternative to Deck of Defense — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Deck of Defense.
A sci-fi roguelike deckbuilder with a deep new single-axis spin on tactics games! Dodge missiles, line up your cannons, and blast 'em out of the sky... Then get to the bottom of these time loops, before it's too late!
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Balatro
Single-player alternative to Deck of Defense — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Deck of Defense.
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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Slay the Spire
Single-player alternative to Deck of Defense — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Deck of Defense.
We fused card games and roguelikes together to make the best single player deckbuilder we could. Craft a unique deck, encounter bizarre creatures, discover relics of immense power, and Slay the Spire!