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Single-player games like Project Serial

Below are 9 single-player Steam games similar to Project Serial, 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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    As We Descend — Steam game cover

    As We Descend

    Single-player alternative to Project Serial — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and RPG with Project Serial.

    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?

    2025StrategyIndieRPG13.39 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Monster Train — Steam game cover

    Monster Train

    Single-player alternative to Project Serial — playable solo, no multiplayer required.

    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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    Signs of the Sojourner — Steam game cover

    Signs of the Sojourner

    Single-player alternative to Project Serial — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Project Serial.

    In this narrative card game about relationships and communication, navigate conversations in a colorful world reminiscent of our own. Learn and grow through the cards you choose to play. Who will you become? What will you leave behind?

    2020IndieAdventureRPG1.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Souls of White Star — Steam game cover

    Souls of White Star

    Single-player alternative to Project Serial — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Project Serial.

    Souls of White Star is a sci-fi turn-based card wargame Roguelike strategy game. The different design of [double-sided technology moving cards] and [bandwidth draw cost] will test your judgment and decision more!

    2023StrategyIndieAdventure4.49 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    LONESTAR — Steam game cover

    LONESTAR

    Single-player alternative to Project Serial — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Project Serial.

    LONESTAR is a strategic Roguelike spaceship deckbuilder. As a bounty hunter, you will capture criminals scattered across the universe. Win the shockwave battle to gain rewards and vacations. Find treasures, customize spaceships, unlock talents, defeat the felons and be a legend!

    2025StrategyIndieAdventure12.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Deck of Ashes — Steam game cover

    Deck of Ashes

    Single-player alternative to Project Serial — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Project Serial.

    Deck of Ashes is an adventure game with tactical card combat. One character at a time, lead the cast of antiheroes on a quest for redemption. Explore the cursed fantasy world and hunt down powerful cards. Forge a unique Battle Deck, and crush your foes! Can you rid the world of the Ash Curse?

    2020StrategyIndieAdventure4.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Hadean Tactics — Steam game cover

    Hadean Tactics

    Single-player alternative to Project Serial — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Project Serial.

    Hadean Tactics is a roguelike deckbuilding game fused with autobattler elements to create a unique strategy experience. Use your cards to influence the actions of your units and help your Hero defeat the Six Wings of Hell!

    2023StrategyIndie8.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Astrea: Six-Sided Oracles — Steam game cover

    Astrea: Six-Sided Oracles

    Single-player alternative to Project Serial — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Project Serial.

    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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    Behold The Dark — Steam game cover

    Behold The Dark

    Single-player alternative to Project Serial — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Project Serial.

    Behold The Dark is a 2D isometric action, adventure game with pixel graphics and survival horror elements emphasizing on lighting mechanics. Fight off monsters, interact with people, stay in the light, do whatever it takes to fend off that horrible oblivion.

    2021ActionIndieAdventure2.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →