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Single-player games like THORNSPELL

Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to THORNSPELL, 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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    Runeveil — Steam game cover

    Runeveil

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

    Sequencer Roguelike. Enter the Arena as an elemental wizard, craft powerful rune chains, and break the game with wild artifact synergies. Beat all trials, defeat the Sin Kings, and ascend to godhood. Magic is chaos, order is power!

    2026StrategyIndieCasual11.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Whispers of Elenrod — Steam game cover

    Whispers of Elenrod

    Single-player alternative to THORNSPELL — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with THORNSPELL.

    Deck-building meets strategy map exploration. Craft powerful decks. Discover mysterious artifacts on procedurally generated maps. Defeat enemies in turn-based combat and gain experience to evolve your hero. Create your best build…and find all the Whispers of Elenrod!

    2027StrategyRPGSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Slot or Not — Steam game cover

    Slot or Not

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

    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.

    2026StrategyIndieRPG6.29 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Cave Crusade — Steam game cover

    Cave Crusade

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

    Classic roguelike deckbuilder designed for quick runs. Upgrade your cards, discover powerful artifacts, and master the Wheel of Fortune to maximize your rewards.

    2025StrategyIndieRPG3.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    RogueJack21 — Steam game cover

    RogueJack21

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

    RogueJack21 is a Blackjack-inspired deckbuilder where you build and upgrade your deck to battle your opponents. Navigate through procedurally generated casinos and take revenge on The House, the ruthless mafia ruling Noir City that stole everything from you.

    2026StrategyIndieCasual7.79 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Astrea: Six-Sided Oracles — Steam game cover

    Astrea: Six-Sided Oracles

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

    Astrea is a DICE-deck-building roguelike that flips the script on deckbuilders by using dice instead of cards and a unique dual “damage” system: Purification vs Corruption. Build a dice pool strong enough to purify Astrea's out-of-control corruption and save the Star System.

    2023StrategyIndieCasual24.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    SpellRogue — Steam game cover

    SpellRogue

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

    SpellRogue is the ultimate tactical turn-based roguelike! Draft from over 350 powerful spells to assemble the perfect combination and crush your enemies in 70+ unique encounters. Face brutal choices, adapt to impossible odds, and strike back at the horrors that destroyed the world.

    2025StrategyIndieRPG9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Hunter's Moon: A Sovereign Syndicate Adventure — Steam game cover

    Hunter's Moon: A Sovereign Syndicate Adventure

    Single-player alternative to THORNSPELL — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with THORNSPELL.

    A Victorian Steampunk Roguelite Deckbuilder. Choose from four characters with unique cards and abilities. Customize your deck and character as you investigate a mysterious plague. Battle corrupted beasts and bosses in turn-based combat to unlock powerful relics and enchanted tarot cards.

    2025StrategyAdventureRPG15.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →