Single-player games like Backpack Dungeon
Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Backpack Dungeon, 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
Single-player alternative to Backpack Dungeon — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Backpack Dungeon.
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.
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Abyss Deck
Single-player alternative to Backpack Dungeon — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Backpack Dungeon.
A deckbuilding auto-battler roguelike.Build your team, shape your deck, and survive through random events and shifting rules.Every outcome depends on your decisions before battle.
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Rogue Paper Scissors
Single-player alternative to Backpack Dungeon — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Backpack Dungeon.
What if Rock-Paper-Scissors became a roguelite extraction deckbuilder? You'll build a deck of deadly choices, master bizarre traits, and craft powerful hybrid cards. Extract your loot, or risk everything for the next floor. Sometimes, the best strategy is knowing when to run.
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Brofish: Fishing Autobattler
Single-player alternative to Backpack Dungeon — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Backpack Dungeon.
Autobattler Tower Defense Rogue-like about fishing! Reel in creatures with unique abilities and create an overpowered build to fight off waves of undead!
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Recall Rogue
Single-player alternative to Backpack Dungeon — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Backpack Dungeon.
The knowledge roguelite. Answer questions to hit harder, skip them to die faster. The deeper you go, the more the dungeon punishes ignorance. Bosses shrug off everything but proven knowledge. 98 decks, 7 languages, 67,000 real facts. Guilt-free gaming.
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GOAT - Gear Optimization Auto-Battle Tactics
Single-player alternative to Backpack Dungeon — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Backpack Dungeon.
An evil goat stole all your clothes. Win them back piece by piece, auto-battle goats, create powerful gear combos, and find absurd synergies in this dress-up roguelike auto-battler.
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Jupiter Moons: Mecha🦾
Single-player alternative to Backpack Dungeon — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Backpack Dungeon.
Choose your mech, customize your loadout, and build your perfect deck. Experiment with cards to find powerful combinations as you enjoy the tactical combat and deckbuilding in this roguelike adventure!
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Knightstones
Single-player alternative to Backpack Dungeon — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and RPG with Backpack Dungeon.
Lead your troops on a war table in this unique roguelite auto-battler. Deploy your decks of elite warriors, trigger devastating chain reactions, and invest your rewards to rebuild your fallen Order. Be ready… or perish in the final battle.