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Single-player games like MandarinMastermind

Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to MandarinMastermind, 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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    Dwarves  & Dungeons — Steam game cover

    Dwarves & Dungeons

    Single-player alternative to MandarinMastermind — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure and RPG with MandarinMastermind.

    Dwarves & Dungeons is a game that combines the three-match gameplay with roguelike elements. Move on the game board, earn gold coins, acquire weapons, and engage in battles against unique monsters. Brave the dungeons and take on extreme challenges!

    2024StrategyAdventureRPG0.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Class of Heroes 2G: Remaster Edition — Steam game cover

    Class of Heroes 2G: Remaster Edition

    Single-player alternative to MandarinMastermind — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure and RPG with MandarinMastermind.

    Are you ready to take on dark winding dungeons crawling with magic and monsters? Prepare yourself for a remastered classic dungeon crawler, full of exploration, combat, and endless opportunities.

    2024AdventureRPG10.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    图说八道 — Steam game cover

    图说八道

    Single-player alternative to MandarinMastermind — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with MandarinMastermind.

    Pic Talk Nonsense is a casual puzzle game about guessing Chinese puns from pictures. There is no timer and no penalty. Just relax, think freely, and enjoy the fun of solving visual pun puzzles.

    2026IndieCasual2.39 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    TriviaQuest: Mythic Conquest — Steam game cover

    TriviaQuest: Mythic Conquest

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

    TriviaQuest: Mythic Conquest is a game where you battle mythical monsters by answering true/false to questions. Utilize unique abilities and progress through challenging levels.

    2024ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Age of Reforging: The Freelands — Steam game cover

    Age of Reforging: The Freelands

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

    Age of Reforging: The Freelands is a medieval high-freedom sandbox adventure CRPG. You'll be a reforger in the freelands chosen by the Goddess to embark on a medieval adventure tour at your own pace, gathering teammates, fighting for survival, and craft your unique legend!

    2025StrategyIndieAdventure29.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    The Magister — Steam game cover

    The Magister

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

    The Magister is a murder-mystery card-battler RPG. Build and customise your deck to fight in battles, or use ‘Tactical Diplomacy’ to pacify those who stand in your way. Gather clues and discover motives as you investigate the death of your predecessor and unmask the guilty culprit.

    2021ActionIndieAdventure14.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Monsters' Den: Godfall — Steam game cover

    Monsters' Den: Godfall

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

    The popular dungeon-crawling RPG series returns! Take your party into procedurally-generated dungeons, fight in turn-based battles, loot and level up! Explore the land and uncover the mysteries of the Godfall!

    2017StrategyIndieAdventure14.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Grotesque Tactics 2 – Dungeons and Donuts — Steam game cover

    Grotesque Tactics 2 – Dungeons and Donuts

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

    In this successor to the celebrated RPG-parody Grotesque Tactics, you will experience an ironic story-driven RPG with humorous dialogue-puzzles in the style of Monkey Island.

    2011StrategyIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →