Single-player games like Journey of Rune
Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Journey of Rune, 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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Tales of Tarium: Awakening from the Ashes
Single-player alternative to Journey of Rune — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and RPG with Journey of Rune.
Explore this dark medieval world while fighting mythological creatures. Throughout betrayal, nervous battles and hidden truths decide whether to defend the honor of high members of the church, help a rebellious group of cultists or embrace on a quest to reveal the secrets of this land.
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The Missing Link
Single-player alternative to Journey of Rune — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Adventure with Journey of Rune.
The Missing Link is a pixel art-style RPG game with turn-based strategy. Available in portuguese and english. The game features: 90 collectable cards for the mini-game, +400 spells, legendary weapons and demonic relics forging system, resource collection system, 9 playable characters.
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Curse of the Dragonbeast
Single-player alternative to Journey of Rune — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and RPG with Journey of Rune.
A turn-based tactical RPG with Team Roguelike Loot - help your team find the best build. Choose from 20+ playable professions, master over 130 unique items, and outsmart your enemies in unpredictable hex grid battles that reward adaptable strategy.
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Forged of Blood
Single-player alternative to Journey of Rune — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Adventure with Journey of Rune.
A fantasy turn-based tactical RPG built on depth and mechanical complexity, featuring classless character building, strategic management, and small unit tactics on a world scale.
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Lost Eidolons: Veil of the Witch
Single-player alternative to Journey of Rune — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and RPG with Journey of Rune.
Veil of the Witch is a roguelite strategy RPG with turn-based combat and branching progression. Set in the world of “Lost Eidolons,” build a nimble squad of five, pick your skills as you level, and adapt to each unique run. May the gods favor the bold and the wise.
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Guild Saga: Vanished Worlds
Single-player alternative to Journey of Rune — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Adventure with Journey of Rune.
On your maiden voyage with the Heroes Guild, your ship was capsized by an enigmatic maelstrom, stranding your party on Respite Island. Navigate your way through pirates, ferocious beasts, and shady alchemists as you unravel its mysteries.
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The Iron Oath
Single-player alternative to Journey of Rune — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Adventure with Journey of Rune.
Command, endure, and prosper in The Iron Oath, a turn-based tactical RPG where the fate of your mercenary company rests on your decisions. Customize your roster, build your renown, and discover the secrets that await in the medieval fantasy realm of Caelum.
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FINAL FANTASY TACTICS - The Ivalice Chronicles
Single-player alternative to Journey of Rune — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and RPG with Journey of Rune.
Featuring fully voiced dialogue, beautifully enhanced graphics, and countless gameplay improvements, the genre-defining tactical RPG makes its long-awaited return.