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Single-player games like Deck & Conn

Below are 9 single-player Steam games similar to Deck & Conn, 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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    Battle Brothers — Steam game cover

    Battle Brothers

    Single-player alternative to Deck & Conn — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Deck & Conn.

    Lead a mercenary company in this tactical RPG set in a medieval fantasy world. Chase fame and fortune as you choose where to go, who to recruit, which contracts to pursue, and how to train and equip your men in a procedurally generated open world campaign.

    2017StrategySimulationRPG29.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Horizon — Steam game cover

    Horizon

    Single-player alternative to Deck & Conn — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Deck & Conn.

    Horizon is a turn-based space strategy game of galactic exploration and conquest in which you are in control of humanity’s destiny. You will explore deep space, find new frontiers and discover alien artifacts hidden on long-abandoned planets.

    2014StrategyIndieAdventure29.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Cobalt Core — Steam game cover

    Cobalt Core

    Single-player alternative to Deck & Conn — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Deck & Conn.

    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!

    2023StrategyIndie7.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Halcyon 6: Starbase Commander (LIGHTSPEED EDITION) — Steam game cover

    Halcyon 6: Starbase Commander (LIGHTSPEED EDITION)

    Single-player alternative to Deck & Conn — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Deck & Conn.

    A retro space strategy RPG with base building, deep tactical combat, crew management and emergent storytelling. Halcyon 6: Lightspeed Edition is a massively enhanced version of the Award Winning indie strategy RPG, Halcyon 6.

    2017StrategyIndieSimulation14.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Star Hammer: The Vanguard Prophecy — Steam game cover

    Star Hammer: The Vanguard Prophecy

    Single-player alternative to Deck & Conn — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Deck & Conn.

    Take command of Naval Strike Group 7 and lead your fleet to victory in full 3D tactical space combat. Star Hammer: The Vanguard Prophecy is a sci-fi strategy saga that will test your skills as both capital assault ship Captain and naval fleet Commander.

    2015StrategyAdventureSimulation19.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Halcyon 6: Starbase Commander — Steam game cover

    Halcyon 6: Starbase Commander

    Single-player alternative to Deck & Conn — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Deck & Conn.

    Halcyon 6: Starbase Commander is a retro space strategy RPG with base building, deep tactical combat, crew management and emergent storytelling.

    2016StrategyIndieSimulation14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Athena Crisis — Steam game cover

    Athena Crisis

    Single-player alternative to Deck & Conn — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Deck & Conn.

    Athena Crisis is a modern retro turn-based strategy game that places you in command of 40+ units in your journey across the multiverse. Embark on a challenging single-player quest or dive into the thrill of ranked or casual multiplayer modes to become the best Athena Crisis player!

    2024StrategyIndie4.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Battlestar Galactica Deadlock — Steam game cover

    Battlestar Galactica Deadlock

    Single-player alternative to Deck & Conn — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Deck & Conn.

    In Battlestar Galactica Deadlock™ you’ll take command of the Colonial Fleet in defense of the Twelve Colonies during the First Cylon War. Lead many different types of ships in this 3D tactical game. Every decision counts, your strategy will be vital – can you ensure mankind’s survival?

    2017StrategyDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Dungeons of Freeport — Steam game cover

    Dungeons of Freeport

    Single-player alternative to Deck & Conn — playable solo, no multiplayer required.

    A Daily Extraction Roguelike Dungeon-Crawler. Play the same dungeons as everyone else, once a day. Select your gear and delve into dungeons, attempting to escape with the loot you obtain. Inspired by classical roguelikes of decades past, but with a modern interface and metagame.

    2026IndieRPG7.19 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →