Single-player games like Cardstock City
Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Cardstock City, 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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Card Shop Duelist
Single-player alternative to Cardstock City — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Cardstock City.
Run your own trading card shop. Rip packs chasing the big pull, price the shelves, hire staff, and duel your customers in Battleforge, a full TCG built into the game. Play solo or with up to seven friends online.
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Feather Trace
Single-player alternative to Cardstock City — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Cardstock City.
Inside vast biodomes, embark on a one-of-a-kind birdwatching journey built around deck-building, Birdpedia collection, and long-term progression. Explore diverse habitats, meet birds of every kind, and study them through card-based play to fill out your Birdpedia.
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Barbie™ Horse Ride & Rescue
Single-player alternative to Cardstock City — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure and Simulation with Cardstock City.
Start your Western horse riding adventure with Barbie at Roaming Hearts Rescue Ranch. Rescue and rehabilitate charming horses, test your riding skills and customize your style as you uncover the mysteries of Moonrise Valley!
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Tama Pet
Single-player alternative to Cardstock City — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Cardstock City.
Raise your own desktop companion! Feed, decorate, collect cute accessories, open surprise packs, and watch your virtual pet grow while it keeps you company throughout the day.
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Attack on Hex Island
Single-player alternative to Cardstock City — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares RPG and Casual with Cardstock City.
A cute and approachable turn-based deck builder/card battler that combines the battle systems from Tetra Master/Triple Triad and Pokémon. Collect, upgrade, and customize your party to strategically defeat your opponents and save them from the attack on Hex Island.
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Nimbit Frontier
Single-player alternative to Cardstock City — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Cardstock City.
A cozy creature-collecting life sim with deep creature care, roguelite action, and a focus on nurturing, discovery, and atmosphere. Raise adorable Nimbits, build cozy custom habitats, and explore the shifting Underwild to uncover rare species and support their conservation.
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God Faction
Single-player alternative to Cardstock City — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure with Cardstock City.
Travel the world of Godrune, collect powerful cards from defeated champions, and build the ultimate deck to reign supreme at the Grand Tournament.
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Many Ducks
Single-player alternative to Cardstock City — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Cardstock City.
Waddle into a world of weird and wonderful ducks as the new Duck Rancher of Waddleton Cove! Build your ranch, hatch ducklings, and raise a flock worthy of leading the legendary Duck Parade.