Single-player games like Cardborne
Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Cardborne, 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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SOLITAIRE.EXE: A Roguelike on the Night Shift
Single-player alternative to Cardborne — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Cardborne.
The solitaire roguelike that wants your soul. Clock in, clear each deal to make payroll, then install cursed floppy-disk plugins to chain outrageous combos. Survive the performance reviews. Get PROMOTED, or get TERMINATED. There is no day shift.
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灵韵牌：清浊之间
Single-player alternative to Cardborne — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Strategy with Cardborne.
Each additional card you chain makes your next strike hit even harder! Lingyun Cards: Between the Clear and the Turbid – an Eastern fantasy roguelite deckbuilder. Dive into mist-shrouded spirit realms, match wits with restless spirit beasts, counter their every move, and cut your way through!
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ASCENDANT VEIL
Single-player alternative to Cardborne — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Casual with Cardborne.
ASCENDANT VEIL is a sci-fi roguelike deckbuilder where you create powerful card synergies, upgrade your Exosuit with Boosters, and explore mysterious planets filled with ancient ruins, deadly creatures, and cosmic secrets.
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13 BONES
Single-player alternative to Cardborne — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Cardborne.
A fast-paced card battler. Like BLACKJACK, but with added MONSTERS and VIOLENCE. Build your DECK and push your LUCK to earn your freedom !
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Tarot Gambit
Single-player alternative to Cardborne — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Cardborne.
Tarot Gambit is a 1v1 tarot duel against the Devil. Draw blindly: each Arcana brings healing or sudden death. Use relics to spy, sabotage, and turn the tables. In endless mode, bet chips each round — lose them all and you're out, or cash out anytime. A candlelit battle of memory, nerve, and bluff.
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Crystal Core
Single-player alternative to Cardborne — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Cardborne.
Crystal Core is a first-person roguelike deckbuilder where every card becomes an action in battle. Build your deck, choose your hero, and descend through the cursed Crystal Caves, battling monsters and growing stronger with every encounter. Can you survive the depths and destroy the Crystal Core?
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Slay the Spire 2
Single-player alternative to Cardborne — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Cardborne.
The iconic roguelike deckbuilder returns. Craft a unique deck, encounter bizarre creatures, and discover relics of immense power in Slay the Spire 2!
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Wordatro!
Single-player alternative to Cardborne — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Cardborne.
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!