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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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    Dicebinder — Steam game cover

    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.

    StrategyIndieRPGSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    FULL BET  - FIGHTING CASINO - — Steam game cover

    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!

    2026StrategyIndieSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Kingdom of Ashes - Fallen Era — Steam game cover

    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.

    2026StrategyIndie8.09 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Deckmon21 — Steam game cover

    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!

    StrategyIndieAdventureSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    天机:大唐重构 — Steam game cover

    天机:大唐重构

    Single-player alternative to Pemkie Island — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Pemkie Island.

    Tianji: Reforging Tang is a 2D side-view deckbuilding rogue-like set in an alternate late Tang Dynasty. Play as a modern science student, build Physics and Chemistry decks, break enemy armor, read hidden intents, and reshape the fate of Tang.

    2026StrategyIndieAdventureSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Hunter's Moon: A Sovereign Syndicate Adventure — Steam game cover

    Hunter's Moon: A Sovereign Syndicate Adventure

    Single-player alternative to Pemkie Island — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Adventure with Pemkie Island.

    A Victorian Steampunk Roguelite Deckbuilder. Choose from four characters with unique cards and abilities. Customize your deck and character as you investigate a mysterious plague. Battle corrupted beasts and bosses in turn-based combat to unlock powerful relics and enchanted tarot cards.

    2025StrategyAdventureRPG15.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    As We Descend — Steam game cover

    As We Descend

    Single-player alternative to Pemkie Island — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Pemkie Island.

    The apocalyptic roguelike deckbuilder with squad sculpting and deep tactics. Recruit the right units and outmaneuver titanic foes on dangerous expeditions. Build up allies and resources in the feudal Vault-City. Can you survive all the perils that await the last bastion of humanity?

    2025StrategyIndieRPG13.39 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Erannorth Chronicles — Steam game cover

    Erannorth Chronicles

    Single-player alternative to Pemkie Island — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Pemkie Island.

    Erannorth Chronicles blends old-school card strategy with deep RPG progression in a vast sandbox world. With no fixed story, revel in unmatched freedom and limitless character customization.

    2021StrategyIndieAdventure4.19 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →