Single-player games like Trip to the Core
Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Trip to the Core, 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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Against All Skies
Single-player alternative to Trip to the Core — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Trip to the Core.
Uncover the true cost of power in this party-based RPG deckbuilder with roguelite storytelling. Navigate treacherous sky islands, build unique decks for a crew of unlikely heroes and breach the storm to deliver revolution to the skies.
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Etymancy
Single-player alternative to Trip to the Core — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Trip to the Core.
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.
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Combolands: Roguelike Citybuilder
Single-player alternative to Trip to the Core — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Trip to the Core.
A mini citybuilding roguelike. Place buildings, stack combos, and master deep strategy in short bursts to create a tiny thriving metropolis!
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THORNSPELL
Single-player alternative to Trip to the Core — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Trip to the Core.
Embody a magical florist by placing plants strategically in your garden, and watering them to score points. THORNSPELL is a garden-building roguelike where you will create and unleash chains of magical effects, dispelling the corruption spreading through your home.
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Cave Crusade
Single-player alternative to Trip to the Core — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Trip to the Core.
Classic roguelike deckbuilder designed for quick runs. Upgrade your cards, discover powerful artifacts, and master the Wheel of Fortune to maximize your rewards.
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Low Magic They Said
Single-player alternative to Trip to the Core — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Trip to the Core.
A dark fantasy roguelike deckbuilder where broken builds are a feature, not a bug. Think Slay the Spire meets the unforgiving difficulty of Dark Souls, with Diablo 2's philosophy of letting you discover ridiculously powerful builds yourself. They lied about the magic being low.
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Blasted Dice
Single-player alternative to Trip to the Core — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Trip to the Core.
Blasted Dice is a roguelike deckbuilder where you assemble a deck of dice to blow up your enemies. Achieve masterful combos, acquire legendary items, meet strange characters and blow up your enemies with your very own dice launcher.
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Slot or Not
Single-player alternative to Trip to the Core — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Trip to the Core.
Slot or Not is a turn-based slot machine battling adventure. Fight evil fruits alongside your battle buddy slot machine to save your village. Spin your destiny and grab the precious loot in a fast-paced, colorful adventure.