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Single-player games like Against the Horde

Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Against the Horde, 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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    Crown of Petals — Steam game cover

    Crown of Petals

    Single-player alternative to Against the Horde — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Against the Horde.

    A unique fusion of deckbuilding and grand strategy! Command 6 distinct races across procedurally generated lands. Construct tactical fortresses, draft powerful cards, and outmaneuver rival nations through dynamic diplomacy or brutal warfare to claim the Crown!

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    Triad: Elemental Saga — Steam game cover

    Triad: Elemental Saga

    Single-player alternative to Against the Horde — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Against the Horde.

    A tactical card battler with dynamic decks. Pick three heroes, each channeling Fire, Water, Earth, or Air, each chasing a personal quest. Complete in-match quests to earn resources, and unlock epic items and spells from your Archives.

    2026StrategyIndieRPGSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Wyldernook — Steam game cover

    Wyldernook

    Single-player alternative to Against the Horde — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Against the Horde.

    Build a deck around a powerful Champion and outsmart up to 3 opponents in a free multiplayer trading card game.

    2026StrategyIndieFree To PlayFreeSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Silent Mainland — Steam game cover

    Silent Mainland

    Single-player alternative to Against the Horde — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Against the Horde.

    Silent Mainland is a Roguelike deck-builder mixing positioning and board tactics on a 5×12 battlefield. Every card is a life-or-death choice. As monster waves surge like a tide, only sharp positioning and smart deckbuilding carve a path to survival.

    2027StrategyIndieSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Rookspell — Steam game cover

    Rookspell

    Single-player alternative to Against the Horde — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Against the Horde.

    Rookspell is a roguelike chess deckbuilder where tactical positioning meets chaotic card play. Outmaneuver your opponents with grandmaster strategy or break the board entirely with powerful card combos. Win through pure skill or draft an unstoppable play. The choice is yours!

    2026StrategyIndieCasual7.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Deckrage — Steam game cover

    Deckrage

    Single-player alternative to Against the Horde — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Against the Horde.

    A grim single-player card-based tactical RPG where you assemble a party of four heroes, chart dangerous expeditions, and survive brutal battles by managing formation, stress, and resources.

    2027StrategyIndieRPGSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Evocation — Steam game cover

    Evocation

    Single-player alternative to Against the Horde — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Against the Horde.

    Evocation is a card game with unique gameplay, high interactivity, and deep mechanics. It includes a roguelike PvE mode and an online PvP mode without in-app purchases. Draw and maintain your magical circle, freely trade and craft equipment, and purge the heretics along the pilgrimage path.

    2026StrategyIndieSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Sunyata CCG — Steam game cover

    Sunyata CCG

    Single-player alternative to Against the Horde — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Against the Horde.

    Sunyata is a tactical, action‑packed card game where you command fantastical creatures in Earth's magical future. Ride dragons, summon the undead, and evolve magical beasts in duels that reward creative deckbuilding and adaptive strategy.

    2027StrategySingle-playerSimilar games →