IMHO.

Single-player games like Dead Stake

Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Dead Stake, 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.

Want the full alternatives list (paid + free + Steam Deck + cheaper picks)? See the parent games like Dead Stake page.

Ranked picks

  1. 1
    Slots & Sword & Magic — Steam game cover

    Slots & Sword & Magic

    Single-player alternative to Dead Stake — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Strategy with Dead Stake.

    Slots & Sword & Magic is a turn-based roguelike slot machine game where every spin can break your build and trigger insane combo chains.

    2026ActionStrategyIndieSingle-playerSimilar games →
  2. 2
    Slot & Dungeons — Steam game cover

    Slot & Dungeons

    Single-player alternative to Dead Stake — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Dead Stake.

    A deck-building roguelite where the reels decide your fate! Enemies and items appear based on the spin of the slot. Master luck and strategy to conquer the dungeon!

    2025StrategyIndieRPG6.39 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
  3. 3
    till death ROLLS us apart — Steam game cover

    till death ROLLS us apart

    Single-player alternative to Dead Stake — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Strategy with Dead Stake.

    "till death ROLLS us apart" is a roguelike dice battler where you collect new dice, stack powerful modifiers, and unleash huge combos in stylish, fast-paced duels.

    ActionStrategyIndieSingle-playerSimilar games →
  4. 4
    Qilin — Steam game cover

    Qilin

    Single-player alternative to Dead Stake — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Dead Stake.

    An ordinary martial arts student stumbles upon divine Qilin weapons and begins his rise to greatness. Collect and combine blades, spears, swords, and axes, empower them with manuals, and deal massive damage. Use Qilin weapons wisely to turn the tide!

    StrategyIndieRPGSingle-playerSimilar games →
  5. 5
    Knight's Errand — Steam game cover

    Knight's Errand

    Single-player alternative to Dead Stake — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and RPG with Dead Stake.

    HoMM-like Rogue-Lite for those who don't have the energy for classic turn-based strategies, but crave deep tactics after work. Raise an army of units with unique abilities. Empower them with hero artifacts. Turn the tide of battle with spells. Defeat the armies of other players.

    StrategyRPGSingle-playerSimilar games →
  6. 6
    Deck of Potential — Steam game cover

    Deck of Potential

    Single-player alternative to Dead Stake — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Strategy with Dead Stake.

    Deck of Potential combines roguelike deckbuilder with bullet heaven. Collect cards, fuse them, and slap on sticker upgrades to beat thousands of monsters. Take down dungeon bosses, unlock new cards, characters, and discover fusion recipes to build the ultimate auto-firing deck.

    2026ActionStrategyIndieSingle-playerSimilar games →
  7. 7
    Cupiclaw — Steam game cover

    Cupiclaw

    Single-player alternative to Dead Stake — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Dead Stake.

    Cupiclaw is a cute & frantic claw machine roguelike deckbuilder. Grab unique prizes, build powerful combos, face chaotic machines… and claw back your relationship!

    2026StrategyIndieSimulation9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
  8. 8
    Talespinner — Steam game cover

    Talespinner

    Single-player alternative to Dead Stake — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Dead Stake.

    Enter a captivating realm woven with the tapestry of Japanese mythology in Talespinner, a deck-building roguelike adventure. As the storyteller, you will guide your chosen hero through an ever-changing narrative shaped by your decisions and deck construction.

    2026StrategyIndieRPG14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →