Single-player games like Pemkie Island
Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Pemkie Island, 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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深渊书简
Single-player alternative to Pemkie Island — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Pemkie Island.
深渊之书是一款克苏鲁风格的多人组队冒险类卡牌构筑Rouguelike游戏。每个角色除自身卡牌构筑外,还可以通过游戏特有的深渊“书简”和“追忆”形成技能连携、给予敌人额外伤害。玩家将组织一支自杀探险小队,接受女伯爵委托,前往神秘的深渊群岛去探寻疯狂黑公爵的秘密。
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Dicebinder
Single-player alternative to Pemkie Island — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Pemkie Island.
A dark fantasy roguelite card battler where every roll becomes mana. Spend dice to cast creature skills, shield, save for combos, or bind defeated enemies into your party.
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Cards of the Abyss
Single-player alternative to Pemkie Island — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and RPG with Pemkie Island.
Cards of the Abyss is a roguelike deckbuilder where movement is your only defense. Move on a grid, dodge enemy attacks, trigger countless chain-reactions and unleash overpowered card combos as you dive deeper into the Abyss.
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FULL BET - FIGHTING CASINO -
Single-player alternative to Pemkie Island — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Pemkie Island.
A 1v1 turn-based fighting card battle set in a casino!Bet your chips and fight for the right to strike!Luck and strategy, nerve and intellect—everything will be tested ina thrilling battle where the tide can turn in an instant.Outplay your opponent, seize victory, and claim your rewards!
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Kingdom of Ashes - Fallen Era
Single-player alternative to Pemkie Island — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Pemkie Island.
A single-player roguelike deck-builder set in a fallen kingdom. Draft cards, chain elemental resonances, fight through procedural maps of battles, shrines, and bosses. Spend Ash at the Forge for permanent upgrades. Eight heroes, brutal Ascension tiers.
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Deckmon21
Single-player alternative to Pemkie Island — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Pemkie Island.
Deckmon21 is a card-based strategy roguelite game inspired by blackjack. As a Deckmon trainer, you command your three Deckmon in battles against other Deckmon, challenge the 5 major league gyms, and ultimately defeat the league champion to become the ultimate Deckmon Master!
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Gelecard: Guerreiros Gelatinosos
Single-player alternative to Pemkie Island — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Pemkie Island.
Gelecard: Gelatinous Warriors is a fun card game featuring the adorable SLIMES! These cute little creatures are ready to wreak havoc on the game boards.
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ON&OFF
Single-player alternative to Pemkie Island — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Pemkie Island.
ON&OFF is a turn-based strategy game where you manipulate pieces on a grid to trigger explosive chain reactions. Toggle pieces ON to attack, defend, and heal. Read the enemy's telegraphed intents, unleash powerful skills, and master the board to survive!