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Single-player games like The Valley: XuGu

Below are 9 single-player Steam games similar to The Valley: XuGu, 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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    Balatro — Steam game cover

    Balatro

    Single-player alternative to The Valley: XuGu — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with The Valley: XuGu.

    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.

    2024StrategyIndieCasual11.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Commander Quest — Steam game cover

    Commander Quest

    Single-player alternative to The Valley: XuGu — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with The Valley: XuGu.

    Congratulations! You just found a 'one of a kind' roguelike that combines deck-building card game and auto battle strategy game! Consider unit counters, then create powerful synergy by breaking down the boundaries between the battlefield and cards, then lead your army to victory!

    2025StrategyIndieSimulation7.79 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Sunset Routes — Steam game cover

    Sunset Routes

    Single-player alternative to The Valley: XuGu — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with The Valley: XuGu.

    Sunset Routes is an easy and intriguing roguelite game. You can choose your crew, put them in the cabins, select your destination, and set sail. Through a series of choices, you can earn profits during the emergency period of the New World and even decide its fate—unintentionally or on purpose.

    2022StrategyIndie0.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Yamafuda! 2nd station — Steam game cover

    Yamafuda! 2nd station

    Single-player alternative to The Valley: XuGu — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with The Valley: XuGu.

    A fun, easy game where you climb mountains using a deck of cards and special gear you build along the way. Go and reach the summit!

    2021StrategyIndieCasual6.49 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Dog And Goblin — Steam game cover

    Dog And Goblin

    Single-player alternative to The Valley: XuGu — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with The Valley: XuGu.

    Dog and Goblin is an auto-battler Roguelike deck-building strategy game where you assemble a mixed army to stand against humans. With nearly 150 units across 19 different types, build your ultimate army and conquer their castles!

    2024StrategyIndieCasual4.79 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Dicey Dungeons — Steam game cover

    Dicey Dungeons

    Single-player alternative to The Valley: XuGu — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with The Valley: XuGu.

    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!

    2019StrategyIndie3.74 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Monster Train — Steam game cover

    Monster Train

    Single-player alternative to The Valley: XuGu — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with The Valley: XuGu.

    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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    Astrea: Six-Sided Oracles — Steam game cover

    Astrea: Six-Sided Oracles

    Single-player alternative to The Valley: XuGu — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with The Valley: XuGu.

    Astrea is a DICE-deck-building roguelike that flips the script on deckbuilders by using dice instead of cards and a unique dual “damage” system: Purification vs Corruption. Build a dice pool strong enough to purify Astrea's out-of-control corruption and save the Star System.

    2023StrategyIndieCasual24.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Azazel Gamble 阿撒兹勒赌局 — Steam game cover

    Azazel Gamble 阿撒兹勒赌局

    Single-player alternative to The Valley: XuGu — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with The Valley: XuGu.

    Join Azazel's lethal gambling arena—a high-stakes showdown of life or death. at a 4-player table with allies or adversaries, where cunning strategies and skills determine survival. Hunting demon or being hunted? Team up or solo.Hey guys !Are you ready to embrace the chaos of a blood-soaked gamble?

    2025StrategyIndieCasual3.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →