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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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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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.
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The Royal Writ
Single-player alternative to Contested Space — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Contested Space.
Sacrifice creates stories in this medieval roguelike deckbuilder. Watch your cards march to glory or permanent death as they battle toward the enemy. Each fallen hero becomes part of your kingdom's legend. Command wisely... some sacrifices are necessary.
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Dream of Corpse Lady
Single-player alternative to Contested Space — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Contested Space.
Cards, battle! Someone woke up the sleeping Corpse Lady... Perhaps, the world needs to pay a price for the awakening... In this game, you will play the role of the awakened Corpse Lady, try various strange construction combinations, discover powerful opponents, and then knock them all down!
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My Card Is Better Than Your Card!
Single-player alternative to Contested Space — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Contested Space.
Become the coolest kid of the playground in this playful roguelike deckbuilder. Craft every card yourself with adorable stickers and wow your rivals in tug-of-war card battles full of wonder!
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As We Descend
Single-player alternative to Contested Space — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Contested Space.
The apocalyptic roguelike deckbuilder with squad sculpting and deep tactics. Recruit the right units and outmaneuver titanic foes on dangerous expeditions. Build up allies and resources in the feudal Vault-City. Can you survive all the perils that await the last bastion of humanity?