Single-player games like The Cradle of Life
Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to The Cradle of Life, 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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Crystals of Power
Single-player alternative to The Cradle of Life — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
The crystals hold the power to save Elicion—or destroy it. The choice lies in your hands.
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Primus Numen
Single-player alternative to The Cradle of Life — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares RPG with The Cradle of Life.
A dark fantasy tactical RPG where you can combine classes and join together to unleash an evolving Nexus Beast.
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Dark Deity 2
Single-player alternative to The Cradle of Life — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares RPG with The Cradle of Life.
Verroa is a peaceful continent on the brink of war as the Asverellian Empire seeks to expand - at your homeland’s expense. Command unlikely heroes, fight challenging turn-based battles, and watch hardship forge iron into steel. Dark Deity is back, bigger and better than before!
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TROUBLESHOOTER: Abandoned Children
Single-player alternative to The Cradle of Life — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares RPG with The Cradle of Life.
TROUBLESHOOTER: Abandoned Children is the first season of a turn-based strategy SRPG that takes place in the world of Troubleshooter.
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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
Single-player alternative to The Cradle of Life — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares RPG with The Cradle of Life.
Lead the members of Expedition 33 on their quest to destroy the Paintress so that she can never paint death again. Explore a world of wonders inspired by Belle Époque France and battle unique enemies in this turn-based RPG with real-time mechanics.
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Symphony of War: The Nephilim Saga
Single-player alternative to The Cradle of Life — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares RPG with The Cradle of Life.
Enter Tahnra, a land savaged by war. You, a fresh academy graduate with humble beginnings, will grow to lead a grand army against a corrupt adversary. Gather heroes, form bonds, and lead your force in turn-based battles. Make use of tactics, terrain, morale and more to bring peace to the land!
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Dark Deity
Single-player alternative to The Cradle of Life — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares RPG with The Cradle of Life.
Step into the world of Terrazael and lead soon-to-be legendary heroes in a quest to restore a land fractured by broken oaths, reckless wars, and untamed magic. Fight back in turn-based battles, manage character relationships, collect dangerous artifacts, and hopefully restore the world...
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Kingsvein
Single-player alternative to The Cradle of Life — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares RPG with The Cradle of Life.
Explore and reclaim the infested castle-city of Kingsvein! Ride into its depths on your trusty wyvern, and lead your customizable party of Knights and Mystics in deep tactical combat.