Single-player games like Meet the Master
Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Meet the Master, 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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Forge the Fates
Single-player alternative to Meet the Master — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Meet the Master.
Take deckbuilding to the next level. Transform your hand of cards into a tactical grid of runes. Plan, shift, and strike to unleash powerful combos and chain match-3 bonuses. Choose your hero, master their deck, and fight through deadly dungeons to face a mysterious dark overlord.
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StarVaders
Single-player alternative to Meet the Master — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Meet the Master.
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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Touhou Rinrinki ~ Crafts of the Lucky Beast
Single-player alternative to Meet the Master — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Meet the Master.
Touhou Rinrinki ~ Crafts of the Luck Beast is a Touhou Doujin Card-Strategy Game. Using cards across different seasons, join forces with duelists of unique abilities, face various opponents from all over Gensoukyo, and uncover the truth behind the Card Duel Incident!
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Tabulo
Single-player alternative to Meet the Master — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Meet the Master.
Position your pieces carefully to max out your score in this Balatro-inspired chess roguelike. Enhance your pieces, purchase powers, and win bonuses from optional challenges, but be careful - your board only has so much room.
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As We Descend
Single-player alternative to Meet the Master — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Meet the Master.
The apocalyptic roguelike deckbuilder with squad sculpting and deep tactics. Recruit the right units and outmaneuver titanic foes on dangerous expeditions. Build up allies and resources in the feudal Vault-City. Can you survive all the perils that await the last bastion of humanity?
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The Royal Writ
Single-player alternative to Meet the Master — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Meet the Master.
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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Clutchtime™: Basketball Deckbuilder
Single-player alternative to Meet the Master — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Meet the Master.
Build your perfect deck and become a Champion.
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Cobalt Core
Single-player alternative to Meet the Master — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Meet the Master.
A sci-fi roguelike deckbuilder with a deep new single-axis spin on tactics games! Dodge missiles, line up your cannons, and blast 'em out of the sky... Then get to the bottom of these time loops, before it's too late!