Single-player games like Pairs & Perils
Below are 11 single-player Steam games similar to Pairs & Perils, 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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Dice & Fold
Single-player alternative to Pairs & Perils — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Pairs & Perils.
A turn-based dungeon crawler where your only way of attacking the enemy is by rolling dice. Roll dice to damage enemy cards to FOLD. Inspired by classic Solitaire, in a top-down table and enemies made out of cards, try to beat the dungeon with 35 unique classes. Build your deck, kill monsters.
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Clonizer
Single-player alternative to Pairs & Perils — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Pairs & Perils.
Clonizer combines Hex-based tactics and roguelike deckbuilding! Play cards, manage clones, explore unique charming planets and outsmart aliens. Craft a powerful deck through your expedition and Clonize the universe to become employee of the month of CLONPO!
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Stray Path
Single-player alternative to Pairs & Perils — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Pairs & Perils.
Stray Path is an innovative adventure and strategy game that blends FreeCell mechanics with roguelike gameplay. Choose from colourful characters and explore a randomly generated world. Drag cards, optimize your choices, select equipment, and uncover the mysteries of this mysterious stray world!
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Dungeons & Degenerate Gamblers
Single-player alternative to Pairs & Perils — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Pairs & Perils.
Battle your way through a seedy tavern filled with gambling addicted townspeople in this Blackjack Roguelike Adventure. From aces and face cards to tarot cards, business cards and more, create your unique deck to beat the house.
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Dungeon Clawler
Single-player alternative to Pairs & Perils — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and RPG with Pairs & Perils.
Dungeon Clawler is a Roguelike Claw Machine Deckbuilder. Build your deck, grab weapons and items from the claw machine to battle enemies, discover powerful perks that create game-changing synergies and unleash crazy combos as you fight your way through the dungeon!
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Balatro
Single-player alternative to Pairs & Perils — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Pairs & Perils.
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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StarVaders
Single-player alternative to Pairs & Perils — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Pairs & Perils.
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.
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The Royal Writ
Single-player alternative to Pairs & Perils — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Pairs & Perils.
Sacrifice creates stories in this medieval roguelike deckbuilder. Watch your cards march to glory or permanent death as they battle toward the enemy. Each fallen hero becomes part of your kingdom's legend. Command wisely... some sacrifices are necessary.
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How to Train Your Cock
Single-player alternative to Pairs & Perils — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Pairs & Perils.
A chill idle game that sits in your screen while you do other tasks. Watch your cock train and grow, decorate his island, and buy him some stylish hats. Is your cock the biggest among your friends? Now it can be!
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Kitty Survivors: Rogues of Catmere
Single-player alternative to Pairs & Perils — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and RPG with Pairs & Perils.
Kitty Survivors is a funny action rogue-lite game where you slay hordes of creatures, create overpowered builds, use elemental skills and craft stupid weapons. Join a growing guild of misfits with a thirst for milk, hired to protect the Kingdom of Catmere!
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How to Grow Your Sausage
Single-player alternative to Pairs & Perils — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Pairs & Perils.
Every [key]stroke makes your sausage bigger. Let it sit in the corner of your screen and watch it grow while you use your PC. Feed it different meats, upgrade your butcher, and see the magic happen. Have you ever dreamed of growing your sausage? Now it’s finally possible!