Single-player games like Contested Space
Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Contested Space, 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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Dungeon Raid
Single-player alternative to Contested Space — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Contested Space.
Dungeon Raid is an adventure card roguelike. Dive deeper and deeper into the dungeon. Use everything you find to defeat enemies and kill the final boss. Good luck! And try not to die... from hunger.
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Star Dice
Single-player alternative to Contested Space — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Contested Space.
A turn-based roguelike strategy game about crafting powerful builds through dice customization and relic synergies. Optimize your 3×3 dice grid, trigger massive combo chains, and reach unbelievable scores.
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Forge the Fates
Single-player alternative to Contested Space — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Contested Space.
Take deckbuilding to the next level. Transform your hand of cards into a tactical grid of runes. Plan, shift, and strike to unleash powerful combos and chain match-3 bonuses. Choose your hero, master their deck, and fight through deadly dungeons to face a mysterious dark overlord.
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Vortex Siege
Single-player alternative to Contested Space — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Contested Space.
Defend your city in Vortex Siege, a roguelike collectible card game where you can evolve your cards in unique ways for millions of possibilities. Defeat your enemies in battle, steal their cards, and customize them. Build and defend your town between battles. Collect, customize, and carry on!
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Soulsworn
Single-player alternative to Contested Space — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Contested Space.
A Yu-Gi-Oh!-inspired roguelike where you fuse any two monsters and create your own custom cards. No mana, no restrictions: combo off, break boards, and OTK your way out of hell.
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Tower Tactics 2
Single-player alternative to Contested Space — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Contested Space.
The fusion of deck-building roguelike and tower defense returns, bigger than ever! Build your deck with powerful new cards, unlock unique trinkets, and deploy enhanced towers to overcome relentless waves of enemies and new strategic challenges.
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Slay the Spire 2
Single-player alternative to Contested Space — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Contested Space.
The iconic roguelike deckbuilder returns. Craft a unique deck, encounter bizarre creatures, and discover relics of immense power in Slay the Spire 2!
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Become the Moon
Single-player alternative to Contested Space — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Contested Space.
Become the Moon is a challenging, deckbuilding auto battler. Choose from 10 unique characters, each with their own distinct playstyles. Assemble a team of powerful minions & cast cosmic spells where every run takes you one step closer to the moon.