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Single-player games like How We Die

Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to How We Die, 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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    How We Die: Prologue — Steam game cover

    How We Die: Prologue

    Single-player alternative to How We Die — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with How We Die.

    Pack your bag with good tools, modify your character's dice, and reach the end of the story.

    2024StrategyIndieAdventureDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Right and Down — Steam game cover

    Right and Down

    Single-player alternative to How We Die — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with How We Die.

    A deep roguelike and card game that is played using only two buttons: Right and Down! Choose your hero and explore randomly generated card dungeons, gather powerful artifacts to get new abilities, and fight against mighty enemies! Will you make it to level 50?

    2022StrategyIndie3.49 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    StarVaders — Steam game cover

    StarVaders

    Single-player alternative to How We Die — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with How We Die.

    Pilot a powerful mech to fight off the alien invasion in this ULTIMATE fusion of deckbuilding and grid-based tactics. Discover game-breaking combos, rewind time to alter your fate, and protect the future of humanity in this endlessly replayable roguelike.

    2025StrategyIndieAdventure17.49 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Nowhere Prophet — Steam game cover

    Nowhere Prophet

    Single-player alternative to How We Die — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with How We Die.

    Prepare your decks and go on a pilgrimage through the wasteland! Nowhere Prophet is a unique single-player card game. Travel across randomly generated maps and lead your followers in deep tactical combat. Discover new cards and build your deck as you explore this strange, broken world.

    2019StrategyIndieRPG6.24 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Monster Train — Steam game cover

    Monster Train

    Single-player alternative to How We Die — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with How We Die.

    Monster Train is a strategic roguelike deck building game with a twist. Set on a train to hell, you’ll use tactical decision making to defend multiple vertical battlegrounds. With real time competitive multiplayer and endless replayability, Monster Train is always on time.

    2020Strategy4.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Wildfrost — Steam game cover

    Wildfrost

    Single-player alternative to How We Die — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with How We Die.

    Take on the elements in Wildfrost, a tactical roguelike deckbuilder! Journey across a frozen tundra, collecting cards strong enough to banish the eternal winter…

    2023StrategyIndie11.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Drop Duchy — Steam game cover

    Drop Duchy

    Single-player alternative to How We Die — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with How We Die.

    Build your duchy piece by piece in this refreshing hybrid rogue-lite game. Use block-dropping mechanics to collect resources, recruit troops to fight against belligerent armies, and let every block shape your realm, leading your path to victory!

    2025StrategyIndieAdventure14.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Pirates Outlaws — Steam game cover

    Pirates Outlaws

    Single-player alternative to How We Die — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with How We Die.

    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.

    2020StrategyIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →