Single-player games like Novel Rogue
Below are 17 single-player Steam games similar to Novel Rogue, 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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Witch's Apocalyptic Journey
Single-player alternative to Novel Rogue — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and RPG with Novel Rogue.
Abyss decayed, witches awaken. As their guide, you will weave their destinies. Craft unique cards, schedule their days, shape endless possibilities through deckbuilding. Each choice will lead to different Ending...
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Reminiscence of Gusuku: Card and Explore
Single-player alternative to Novel Rogue — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and RPG with Novel Rogue.
Any 2 Cards Can Be Fused. Build Your Combo Engine! Survive on a small island. Every choice reshapes your destiny in this deck-building roguelite. Stranded on an island said to gather everything that drifts ashore, you explore, build your deck, and push toward its deepest reaches.
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Knightstones
Single-player alternative to Novel Rogue — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and RPG with Novel Rogue.
Deploy your troops on a war table in this powerful fusion of auto-battler and deckbuilding. Plan your formations, trigger tons of chain reactions, and invest your rewards to rebuild your fallen Order. Be ready… or perish in the final battle.
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Alchemy Duel
Single-player alternative to Novel Rogue — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Novel Rogue.
Alchemy Duel is a card game that combines elements of alchemy and roguelike gameplay. Alchemize monsters suited to the situation and unleash powerful combos by making use of synergies between your cards!
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Empire in Decay
Single-player alternative to Novel Rogue — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and RPG with Novel Rogue.
Start a rebellion and fight chess inspired turn-based combats in this roguelike deckbuilder. Upgrade your units and cards wisely. You will need it to progress through the districts of Daandria, the city where the tyrant king awaits you. Save this Empire in Decay.
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Shumo: Prologue
Single-player alternative to Novel Rogue — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Adventure with Novel Rogue.
"Shumo" is a turn-based combat game with elements of roguelike and deck-building. You can experience the prologue content for free.
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Hive Blight
Single-player alternative to Novel Rogue — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and RPG with Novel Rogue.
Hive Blight is a roguelite autobattler where you lead a team of insect warriors against a corrupting Fungal Threat. Build powerful synergies, uncover the source of the plague, and destroy it to save your world!
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Super Fantasy Kingdom
Single-player alternative to Novel Rogue — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and RPG with Novel Rogue.
Rebuild your kingdom and explore a vibrant fantasy world in this roguelite city builder. Defeat hordes of monsters with a unique team of defenders as you harvest, build, mine, cook, brew, and grow. But if your defenses should fail, be prepared to watch it all burn!
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Overrogue
Single-player alternative to Novel Rogue — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Adventure with Novel Rogue.
A card deck-building roguelite! Explore labyrinths each time from level 1!
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Alphadia Genesis
Single-player alternative to Novel Rogue — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure and RPG with Novel Rogue.
Alphadia Genesis chronicles an epic adventure with Fray and his investigative team from the Archleign Kingdom as they set out to solve a mysterious murder case in a nearby city. Immerse yourself in stunning 3D battles!
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Asdivine Hearts
Single-player alternative to Novel Rogue — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Adventure with Novel Rogue.
Restore the balance of light and shadow in the world!Beautiful hand-drawn visuals and a story of epic proportions bring Asdivine Hearts to the forefront of PC gaming! Travel alongside four companions and a cat in this fantasy 2D turn-based RPG!
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Revenant Saga
Single-player alternative to Novel Rogue — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Adventure with Novel Rogue.
Become a Revenant and find the truth beyond revenge in this gothic fantasy RPG with stunning 3D battles! Boasting a story that blurs the lines between good and evil, a refined 3D battle system, and plenty of content to go around, this is one title not to be missed!
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Antiquia Lost
Single-player alternative to Novel Rogue — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Adventure with Novel Rogue.
An authentic RPG of a journey with a girl made of slime! Enjoy fluid 2D turn-based battles! Bine is a young man who lives in a small rural village. One day, he is asked by Lunaria, a girl who lives near the village, to go with her to the royal capital...
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Dragon Sinker
Single-player alternative to Novel Rogue — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure and RPG with Novel Rogue.
Join forces with elves and dwarves, and slay the evil dragon, Wyrmvarg in a retro-style fantasy RPG!
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Fernz Gate
Single-player alternative to Novel Rogue — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure and RPG with Novel Rogue.
Travel to the other side and beyond and find a way back home in a fantasy RPG!
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Revenant Dogma
Single-player alternative to Novel Rogue — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure and RPG with Novel Rogue.
What is the fate of those who have acquired divine power? Discover it in a fantasy RPG featuring stunning 3D battles!
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Asdivine Hearts II
Single-player alternative to Novel Rogue — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Adventure with Novel Rogue.
With a world on the verge of being frozen in ice, hearts unite once more in a sequel to the smash hit RPG series!