Single-player games like Desolation Arcanist
Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Desolation Arcanist, 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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Furry Defenders
Single-player alternative to Desolation Arcanist — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Strategy with Desolation Arcanist.
In Furry Defenders, where the Demon Clan covets the Dragon Veins and incites war among all races, you will play as Cynton, the Dragon Bloodline Warrior. Rally your allies and set masterful traps at crucial passes to outsmart the looming threat of the Demon Army.
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Relic Delivery
Single-player alternative to Desolation Arcanist — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Strategy with Desolation Arcanist.
(VERY EARLY DEVELOPMENT, WISHLIST AND FOLLOW TO GET UPDATED). Shoot your way out of a relentless pursuit in the middle of a desert in your armed truck to deliver a stolen Time Relic. Harness the relic's power to aid your escape, but brace yourself for the unimaginable consequences.
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Spell Magic
Single-player alternative to Desolation Arcanist — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Early Access with Desolation Arcanist.
Craft, cast, and master magical spells using mathematical concepts. Explore, battle, and solve puzzles in a thrilling adventure that combines arithmetic, geometry, and algebra with fast-paced action and strategy.
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RUNE GUNNER
Single-player alternative to Desolation Arcanist — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Desolation Arcanist.
RUNE GUNNER is a 1-4 player co-op roguelite shooter where you fuse guns and magic, mix classes mid-run, and break your build in the best way possible.
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Anunnaki & The Kingdom of Goku
Single-player alternative to Desolation Arcanist — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Strategy with Desolation Arcanist.
Smash your way through endless waves of enemies and grow insanely powerful with spells + guns! Summon armies, fortify bases, level up, dash around enemies effortlessly, unlock characters + upgrade to create unique and wild builds as you fend off swarms of monstrosities in this surreal RTS-TPS hybrid
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They won't get our eggs!
Single-player alternative to Desolation Arcanist — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Desolation Arcanist.
They won't get our eggs!!! Welcome to the fantasy world, where you play as the dragon, trying to protect your eggs from the enemies. They won't get our eggs - is a roguelike game where you need to shoot infinite waves of enemies, attacking your nest.
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Escape to Ariah
Single-player alternative to Desolation Arcanist — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Strategy with Desolation Arcanist.
Strategically use runes on a mystical grid in this tactical roguelike deckbuilder. Choose a character with unique abilities and runes for a variety of build ideas. Can you survive your quest to escape to Ariah?
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Witch & Dragon: Hope of Elements
Single-player alternative to Desolation Arcanist — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Desolation Arcanist.
Harness elemental chains to defeat foes, collect treasures, and craft unique builds in high-risk, high-reward adventures. Witch & Dragon: Hope of Elements is a roguelike with elemental gameplay, RPG mechanics, and turn-based tactics. Join Elise and dragon Pipi on their magical journey.