Single-player games like Just A Shadow Game
Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Just A Shadow Game, 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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Whispers of Elenrod
Single-player alternative to Just A Shadow Game — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Just A Shadow Game.
Deck-building meets strategy map exploration. Craft powerful decks. Discover mysterious artifacts on procedurally generated maps. Defeat enemies in turn-based combat and gain experience to evolve your hero. Create your best build…and find all the Whispers of Elenrod!
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Ribbit Rogue
Single-player alternative to Just A Shadow Game — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Just A Shadow Game.
Stop the corruption in this strategic turn based deck-builder roguelike. Collect and upgrade dice for your limited deck, discover powerful relics to create game breaking synergies, and navigate unique events on your way to the heart of the swamp.
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INFERIUS
Single-player alternative to Just A Shadow Game — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Just A Shadow Game.
Descend through nine dominions of Hell in a first-person horror roguelike deckbuilder. Wield Major Arcana tarot cards, upgrade your deck between deaths, use your lantern to survive the dark, and defeat each ruler before your sanity breaks.
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Verse of Birth
Single-player alternative to Just A Shadow Game — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Just A Shadow Game.
Your words rise as allies in this roguelike tactical battler. Collect "Logos" whose form and abilities are shaped by the words you type, craft a build that's yours alone, and fight your way through the dungeon in turn-based auto battles!
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Mythbinder
Single-player alternative to Just A Shadow Game — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Just A Shadow Game.
The roguelike auto-battler card game where any minion can be combined with any other! Summon mythic creatures, bind them together, and build a team strong enough to survive the dangerous pilgrimage to the Lost City.
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Kegs of Eternity
Single-player alternative to Just A Shadow Game — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Just A Shadow Game.
A roguelite deckbuilder starring seven stubborn dwarves. Build unique decks, slay cursed monsters, crawl procedural dungeons, drink plenty of beer, find broken synergies, and rebuild your ruined town, one keg, one combo, one dwarf at a time.
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Become the Moon
Single-player alternative to Just A Shadow Game — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Just A Shadow Game.
Become the Moon is a challenging, deckbuilding auto battler. Choose from 10 unique characters, each with their own distinct playstyles. Assemble a team of powerful minions & cast cosmic spells where every run takes you one step closer to the moon.
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Slay the Spire 2
Single-player alternative to Just A Shadow Game — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Just A Shadow Game.
The iconic roguelike deckbuilder returns. Craft a unique deck, encounter bizarre creatures, and discover relics of immense power in Slay the Spire 2!