Single-player games like Pale Lies
Below are 10 single-player Steam games similar to Pale Lies, 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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Dungeon Tells
Single-player alternative to Pale Lies — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Pale Lies.
Dungeon Tells is a single-player deduction roguelite where you read thoughts to uncover levels and identities. Execute the weak, Charm the strong, and turn the escapees against one another to defend your dungeon.
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The Wrong Ones
Single-player alternative to Pale Lies — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Pale Lies.
The Wrong Ones is a single-player social deduction game where you study characters dialogue, detect contradictions, and uncover Skinwalkers hiding in plain sight. Analyze each claim carefully and decide who can be trusted before making your final accusation.
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Demon Bluff
Single-player alternative to Pale Lies — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Pale Lies.
The cards lie! In this single-player social deduction game, demons have infiltrated your village and disguised themselves as allies. Every card you turn over is either a friend or a foe. Can you see through their bluff?
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核心防线 core defense line
Single-player alternative to Pale Lies — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Pale Lies.
You are a cloud operator. In the game, to protect the core and resist the continuous virus invasions, you build defenses, construct cards, install creatively designed plugins that provide you with various attack methods, repair external nodes, and at the same time offer you more convenient defense.
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Infinity Sweeper
Single-player alternative to Pale Lies — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Pale Lies.
Think you know Minesweeper? Think again. Infinity Sweeper brings roguelite elements to the classic puzzle - upgrades, boss fights and a constantly evolving grid that demands both logic and instinct. One wrong click could end it all.
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Aestheta
Single-player alternative to Pale Lies — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Pale Lies.
A roguelike royalelike about warriors from across space and time, fighting to claim a wish from the Star of Aestheta. Strategize your tactics, enhance your troops, and outwit your opponents to rise to the top!
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Wordatro!
Single-player alternative to Pale Lies — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Pale Lies.
Wordatro! fuses addictive word game with thrilling roguelite strategy! Spell high-scoring words, chain massive combos, and unlock game-changing bonuses. With 50+ unique upgrades and daily challenges, endless linguistic adventures await!
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Brawl To The West
Single-player alternative to Pale Lies — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Pale Lies.
"Join this hilarious auto-battler! Equip gear, grow fruit trees, and tame monsters to build your team. Choose unique characters or battle others in ranked mode—every run is fresh! Weaklings perish; victors take all. Will you go the farthest? Dive in now!"
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Apple Hero
Single-player alternative to Pale Lies — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Casual with Pale Lies.
Apple Hero is a puzzle game in which you lead the hero to the goal. Create a path for the hero by placing apples, BUT the twist is that the hero always moves only to the closest apple. Avoid dangers, collect coins and solve all the puzzles!
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Overflower
Single-player alternative to Pale Lies — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Pale Lies.
Strategically merge flowers in the pot to score more points, but be careful to keep the balance in check!