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Single-player games like Slay the Horde

Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Slay 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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    BRUV - The Bold Retaliation of Ultimate Vengeance — Steam game cover

    BRUV - The Bold Retaliation of Ultimate Vengeance

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

    Lead an army to battle demons across space in a roguelike action-strategy game. Choose a planet and engage in ship-to-ship combat, then eject in your drop pod to join the chaos.

    ActionStrategySingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Bibidi Bibidi! — Steam game cover

    Bibidi Bibidi!

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

    Bibidi Bibidi! is a wizardcore roguelike deckbuilder where you combine cards in your spellbook to cast unique and powerful spells. Crawl through twisting tunnels and fight maddening monsters to find the perfect build for your wizard. Every turn is a puzzle!

    StrategyIndieSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Rogue Drone Hunter — Steam game cover

    Rogue Drone Hunter

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

    Explore high-tech ruins with your drone partner in this action deckbuilder. It mixes fast combat with strategic card play. Collect lost tech to build a strong deck of skills. Plan and use card combos to uncover the secrets beyond the neon city of Elysia.

    ActionStrategyIndieSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Etymancy — Steam game cover

    Etymancy

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

    Etymancy is a dark fantasy roguelike dungeon crawler where every spell is a word. Craft your pile of magic letter tiles, collect strange grimoires to grow stronger, smite enemies, and descend deeper into the Lexicon.

    StrategyIndieEarly AccessSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Volatica: The Devil's Trap — Steam game cover

    Volatica: The Devil's Trap

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

    Volatica: The Devil's Trap is a Roguelike Deckbuilder with grim hand-drawn illustrations, dark humor and a branching story. Take on the role of a witch who got trapped by her desires after making a deal with the devil.

    StrategyIndieRPGSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Become the Moon — Steam game cover

    Become the Moon

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

    Become the Moon is a challenging, deckbuilding auto battler. Choose from 10 unique characters, each with their own distinct playstyles. Assemble a team of powerful minions & cast cosmic spells where every run takes you one step closer to the moon.

    2025StrategyIndie10.19 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    One Step From Eden — Steam game cover

    One Step From Eden

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

    Build a powerful deck, cast spells on the fly, battle evolving enemies, find game-changing artifacts, make friends or make enemies, just make it to Eden.

    2020ActionStrategyIndie7.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Master of Piece — Steam game cover

    Master of Piece

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

    Recruit mercenaries, combine their traits, and forge endless synergies. Venture through the mysterious medieval realm, facing powerful foes and mighty bosses. Simple turn-based rules hide deep strategic depth—build your ultimate team, master the pieces, and uncover the secrets of the Black fog.

    2026StrategyIndieEarly Access11.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →