Single-player games like Shell of the coward
Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Shell of the coward, 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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Forsworn
Single-player alternative to Shell of the coward — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
Step into a realm torn by divine conflict where every defeat is just another beginning in this rogue lite, turn-based tactics adventure where no hero fights alone. Build powerful synergies to overcome unforgiving battles and defy fate in a world controlled by the gods.
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Nilia
Single-player alternative to Shell of the coward — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares RPG with Shell of the coward.
Nilia is a turn-based Roguelike game. You can choose to play up to four characters at the same time. Each character can evolve with lots of abilities, skills and spells. You also rely on various items that you will find on your way.
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Feywood Wanderers
Single-player alternative to Shell of the coward — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares RPG with Shell of the coward.
Explore the Feywood as you defeat enemies in tactical, turn-based battles. Find loot, abilities, secrets and meet helpful denizens of the forest as you delve deeper, customize your character with a great variety of classes, races, and equipment in this highly replayable extraction roguelike.
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Beneath the Grinning Nodes
Single-player alternative to Shell of the coward — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares RPG with Shell of the coward.
Beneath the Grinning Nodes is a hardcore turn-based tactical game. No leveling up. Here, progression means deprivation. Each node inflicts a curse, permanently weakening you. As you wither, enemies laugh louder. Rise from your coffin. Prove yourself.
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Swords and Sandals 3 Redux
Single-player alternative to Shell of the coward — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares RPG with Shell of the coward.
A legend returns! The beloved classic Swords and Sandals 3 is back, re-forged in glory! Step back into the Gladiae Ultratus once more and prepare to take on the greatest gladiators in all Brandor. It's the hardest, most metal gladiator game ever made.
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Deified
Single-player alternative to Shell of the coward — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
Forge your strategy around powerful relics in this turn-based tactical roguelite. Choose your slots, manage their constraints, and face formidable bosses.
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Rogue Fable IV
Single-player alternative to Shell of the coward — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares RPG with Shell of the coward.
Storm the lair of the immortal wizard Yendor in this fast paced, turn based, traditional rogue-like. The massive scope, deep mechanics and challenging gameplay that define the genre distilled into dense and highly varied one hour runs.
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Cell Command
Single-player alternative to Shell of the coward — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares RPG with Shell of the coward.
TURN-BASED TACTICS meets SNAKE: A new roguelike in the Genome Guardian universe. SPLICE DNA to create new units, enhance their genetics, and take on the Abyss virus once more in a variety of different modes & match types.