Single-player games like Trial of Ember
Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Trial of Ember, 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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Guildrun
Single-player alternative to Trial of Ember — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Trial of Ember.
Turn a simple team into an unstoppable force and crush waves of monsters in this PvE autobattler roguelike. No two runs feel the same as you bend heroes beyond their class roles and discover countless combinations and synergies. Seal the rifts at your own pace and uncover what tore them open.
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Stonespire
Single-player alternative to Trial of Ember — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Trial of Ember.
Stonespire is a roguelike autobattler about defeating a great evil to protect your city. Recruit an army and collect powerful relics while managing the limited lives of your units through a unique injury system. Unique enemies across various biomes create strategic challenges.
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Three Kingdoms Club Manager
Single-player alternative to Trial of Ember — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Trial of Ember.
This is a tactical roguelike with grid battles. Recruit heroes, collect gear and passives to build teams. The roguelike mode has Slay the Spire-style maps, 6 classes with unique difficulties. Shop pulls items and rare upgrades. League mode offers 18 factions with football-style ranks.
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Montabi
Single-player alternative to Trial of Ember — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Trial of Ember.
Tame, collect, fight! Assemble an unstoppable team of unique Montabi in this Creature-Collector Roguelike Deckbuilder. Master their awesome abilities, synergize their strategic strengths and save the city in tactical turn-based combat!
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Railroads & Catacombs: Prologue
Single-player alternative to Trial of Ember — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Adventure with Trial of Ember.
Start your training in Railroads & Catacombs! Learn how to build your cards in the most effective way. Test your deck against the first boss and master your strategy for the full game.
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Knightica
Single-player alternative to Trial of Ember — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Trial of Ember.
Recruit powerful units, place them strategically and find the best synergies in this Roguelike Autobattler! Knightica lets you guide a warband through many challenges to free the Kingdoms. Discover optimal combinations, weave powerful enchants, face dangerous monsters and lead your army to victory!
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The Dungeon Beneath
Single-player alternative to Trial of Ember — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Trial of Ember.
The Dungeon Beneath is a tactical rogue-like autobattler. Gather your party and descend into the dungeon, battling your way through room after room of nefarious enemies. Collect powerful artifacts and equipment to create an endless variety of strategies.
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Lost In The Open
Single-player alternative to Trial of Ember — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and RPG with Trial of Ember.
An unexpected assassination attempt leaves you wounded and fleeing across no man's land. To survive in this roguelike, low-fantasy tactical RPG, you must recruit strategically, fight desperately and repent sincerely.