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Single-player games like Animation Throwdown: The Quest for Cards

Below are 10 single-player Steam games similar to Animation Throwdown: The Quest for Cards, 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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    Dreamy Duels ~ Tales of Heroes in Gensoukyo — Steam game cover

    Dreamy Duels ~ Tales of Heroes in Gensoukyo

    Single-player alternative to Animation Throwdown: The Quest for Cards — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Animation Throwdown: The Quest for Cards.

    Dreamy Duels is a card game inspired by Touhou project universe and various other classic card games. In this game, you can craft you own cards with card editor, and use them to engage other players in a diverse card game world.

    2024StrategyIndieCasual7.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links — Steam game cover

    Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links

    Single-player alternative to Animation Throwdown: The Quest for Cards — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Free To Play with Animation Throwdown: The Quest for Cards.

    Take on Duelists around the world with "Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links"! Step into a world that crosses dimensions and connects all Duelists. In Duel World, any location transforms into a Duel Field where heated Duels unfold!

    2017StrategyFree To PlayFreeDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    The Legacy of Shadow's Bane TCG — Steam game cover

    The Legacy of Shadow's Bane TCG

    Single-player alternative to Animation Throwdown: The Quest for Cards — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Adventure with Animation Throwdown: The Quest for Cards.

    Based on the book "The Legacy of Shadow's Bane" featuring characters from the first book of the series along with many new characters yet to be introduced. This game features a single player adventure mode, single player versus mode (against AI), and online multiplayer with global rankings. 

    2026ActionStrategyIndie14.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Shardgrave — Steam game cover

    Shardgrave

    Single-player alternative to Animation Throwdown: The Quest for Cards — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Adventure with Animation Throwdown: The Quest for Cards.

    A Slay the Spire–inspired roguelike deckbuilder with both PvE progression and real-time competitive PvP battles. Build your deck, outplay real opponents, and adapt every run to survive and climb.

    2026StrategyIndieAdventureSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Cardrottini — Steam game cover

    Cardrottini

    Single-player alternative to Animation Throwdown: The Quest for Cards — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Animation Throwdown: The Quest for Cards.

    Cardrottini is a chaotic Italian meme-fueled card battler where brainrot meets strategy. Build absurd decks, outwit your opponents, and embrace the madness. No context needed. If you know, you know.

    2025StrategyIndieCasual3.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Bud Masters - Battle Edition — Steam game cover

    Bud Masters - Battle Edition

    Single-player alternative to Animation Throwdown: The Quest for Cards — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Animation Throwdown: The Quest for Cards.

    Bud Masters is an indie weed lifestyle card game. Smoke your opponent's buds from their bud bowl, while defending your own bud bowl. This 'Battle Edition' includes the custom deck builder, card unlock system and more. Full card game. No extra logins, no micro-transactions, no pay-to-win!

    2026StrategyCasual9.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    GACHIMUCHI The Card Game — Steam game cover

    GACHIMUCHI The Card Game

    Single-player alternative to Animation Throwdown: The Quest for Cards — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Adventure with Animation Throwdown: The Quest for Cards.

    Hey buddy, I think you've got the wrong door, the leather club's two blocks down.

    2019SportsStrategyIndie0.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    GWENT: The Witcher Card Game — Steam game cover

    GWENT: The Witcher Card Game

    Single-player alternative to Animation Throwdown: The Quest for Cards — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and RPG with Animation Throwdown: The Quest for Cards.

    Command mighty Witcher-world heroes in epic online PvP card battles!

    2020StrategyRPGFree To PlayFreeSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Magic: The Gathering - Duels of the Planeswalkers 2013 — Steam game cover

    Magic: The Gathering - Duels of the Planeswalkers 2013

    Single-player alternative to Animation Throwdown: The Quest for Cards — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Animation Throwdown: The Quest for Cards.

    Play with friends or AI as you travel across fantastic planes to take on new encounters & opponents. Magic 2013 features ten customizable decks, individual records, new items & more!

    2012StrategySingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Spellstone — Steam game cover

    Spellstone

    Single-player alternative to Animation Throwdown: The Quest for Cards — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Adventure with Animation Throwdown: The Quest for Cards.

    Spellstone is a fantasy card game with beautiful hand-drawn art and rich lore! Collect hundreds of striking cards to battle through a compelling story and unravel the mystery of the Void.

    2016StrategyAdventureRPGFreeSingle-playerSimilar games →