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Single-player games like Malvexis: Apocalypse Architect

Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Malvexis: Apocalypse Architect, 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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    Free of the Land — Steam game cover

    Free of the Land

    Single-player alternative to Malvexis: Apocalypse Architect — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Malvexis: Apocalypse Architect.

    A tactical roguelike deckbuilder of misfits and monsters. Build your deck, summon your minions, cast your spells and survive long enough to claim the land.

    StrategyIndieSimulationSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    DRONES — Steam game cover

    DRONES

    Single-player alternative to Malvexis: Apocalypse Architect — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Malvexis: Apocalypse Architect.

    A run-based, autobattling, deckfighter. The deck you build is the enemy you fight. Choose the enemies you want to engage, discard the ones you don't. Unlock and guide autonomous drones, and acquire components, munitions, hacks, and modulators to stop planetary invasions in daily seeded runs.

    ActionStrategyIndieSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Hazardous Employment — Steam game cover

    Hazardous Employment

    Single-player alternative to Malvexis: Apocalypse Architect — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Malvexis: Apocalypse Architect.

    Hire expendable heroes, arrange their formation, and send them into automated fantasy expeditions in this darkly comedic guild-management roguelite. Manage contracts, injuries, morale, payroll, and debt—then file the paperwork when your best employees fail to return.

    2027StrategyIndieSimulationSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    HeroesSagaZero — Steam game cover

    HeroesSagaZero

    Single-player alternative to Malvexis: Apocalypse Architect — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Malvexis: Apocalypse Architect.

    Pixel-art meets 2.5D battles in this strategy-driven, loot-focused roguelite RPG. Build your own team, master countless skill combinations, and collect gear with endless randomized options. No two strategies are ever the same—unleash your tactics and carve your path to infinite victory!

    2026StrategyIndieSimulationSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Last Warrior Arena — Steam game cover

    Last Warrior Arena

    Single-player alternative to Malvexis: Apocalypse Architect — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Malvexis: Apocalypse Architect.

    A fast-paced roguelike autobattler where every run is a new strategy. Choose from 29 unique classes, build powerful item synergies, and push your build to its limits as you climb toward the highest stage possible.

    2027StrategyIndieRPGSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Cosmic Crossover: Roguelike Basketball — Steam game cover

    Cosmic Crossover: Roguelike Basketball

    Single-player alternative to Malvexis: Apocalypse Architect — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Malvexis: Apocalypse Architect.

    Draft a ragtag squad of alien, mutant, robot, and human hoopers. Collect advanced alien gear. Stack game-breaking cosmic relics. Coach every quarter of a simulated 5v5 season. Build enough power to challenge The King for the Galactic Cup!

    2026SportsStrategyIndie4.49 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Stuck in a Trench — Steam game cover

    Stuck in a Trench

    Single-player alternative to Malvexis: Apocalypse Architect — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and RPG with Malvexis: Apocalypse Architect.

    You are the High Command. Guide generals as they send soldiers through wartime trenches, make agonizing strategic choices, learn from campaign outcomes, and build a lasting legacy across many fronts.

    2026StrategyRPGSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    My Infamous Dungeon — Steam game cover

    My Infamous Dungeon

    Single-player alternative to Malvexis: Apocalypse Architect — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Malvexis: Apocalypse Architect.

    Be evil. Build your dungeon and grow your empire in this roguelite dungeon builder. Hire monsters, set traps, battle heroes, and conquer the overworld with an ever expanding legion of evil.

    2026StrategyIndieRPG14.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →