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Single-player games like Rutrum

Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Rutrum, 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 Tracer — Steam game cover

    Dungeon Tracer

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

    A puzzle RPG where you connect tiles to fight and survive strategically in ever-changing dungeons.

    2025StrategyIndieAdventure4.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Critter Crossfire — Steam game cover

    Critter Crossfire

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

    A Turn-Based Tactics Roguelike where YOU aim the shots! Position your units in a 3D environment and skillfully aim your shots in first person with physics-based weapons. Customize your loadout from over 100 items and take on the Campaign mode or compete against your friends in 2-4 player PvP.

    2025StrategyIndie14.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Pandora's Sack — Steam game cover

    Pandora's Sack

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

    Pandora's Sack is a deck builder roguelike auto battler where the players use a slot machine system to create a ridiculously silly, destructive army to fight Pandora's minions.

    StrategyIndieAdventureSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Soulblaze — Steam game cover

    Soulblaze

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

    Catch Animons and roll some dice in this cute creature-collecting roguelite! Build your team, train them well, and fight your way through several regions. Can you defeat all bosses?

    2026StrategyIndieRPG12.59 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Agestan — Steam game cover

    Agestan

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

    Build your base in Agestan, form your army with cards, and crush your rivals. Conquer all lands solo or clash with a friend in PvP... Choose a blind spot, fire the catapult, and destroy their base. Remember: you can only see each other on the battlefield!

    2026StrategyIndieRPG9.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    ANTHEM#9 — Steam game cover

    ANTHEM#9

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

    Combine gems to form combos! In the Strategic Gem Match roguelite "Anthem#9", you’ll fight thrilling and puzzle-like combo battles. Assume the role of an agent of the secret organization known as Anthem#9 and confront powerful foes! Strategic deck construction is the key to unleashing lots of combos

    2026StrategyIndie10.34 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Joey's Nightmare II — Steam game cover

    Joey's Nightmare II

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

    Joey’s Nightmare II is a cartoon-style roguelite deckbuilding card battler set inside a bizarre and dangerous dream. Battle monkeys, donkeys, turkeys, and undead horrors, build powerful card combos, and fight your way through a nightmare that changes every run.

    2026StrategyIndieAdventure7.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    ON&OFF — Steam game cover

    ON&OFF

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

    ON&OFF is a turn-based strategy game where you manipulate pieces on a grid to trigger explosive chain reactions. Toggle pieces ON to attack, defend, and heal. Read the enemy's telegraphed intents, unleash powerful skills, and master the board to survive!

    2026StrategyIndieFree To PlayFreeSingle-playerSimilar games →