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Single-player games like Paper Dungeons Crawler

Below are 16 single-player Steam games similar to Paper Dungeons Crawler, 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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    Rogue Empire: Dungeon Crawler RPG — Steam game cover

    Rogue Empire: Dungeon Crawler RPG

    Single-player alternative to Paper Dungeons Crawler — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and RPG with Paper Dungeons Crawler.

    Explore randomly generated content and experience the thrill of a classic tactical turn-based rogue-like RPG! Choose from a diverse cast of characters, each with their own unique abilities and strengths. Get ready for an unforgettable journey of strategy, skill, and discovery.

    2019IndieRPG14.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    The Depths of Tolagal — Steam game cover

    The Depths of Tolagal

    Single-player alternative to Paper Dungeons Crawler — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and RPG with Paper Dungeons Crawler.

    The Depths of Tolagal is an addictive roguelike dungeon crawler with an emphasis on tactical combat.

    2015StrategyIndieRPG3.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Crypt of the NecroDancer — Steam game cover

    Crypt of the NecroDancer

    Single-player alternative to Paper Dungeons Crawler — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and RPG with Paper Dungeons Crawler.

    Crypt of the NecroDancer is an award winning hardcore roguelike rhythm game. Move to the music and deliver beatdowns to the beat! Groove to the epic Danny Baranowsky soundtrack, or select songs from your own MP3 collection!

    2015ActionIndieRPG2.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    WazHack — Steam game cover

    WazHack

    Single-player alternative to Paper Dungeons Crawler — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and RPG with Paper Dungeons Crawler.

    Time moves forward only when you do in the dungeons of WazHack. Think your way out of problems instead of just spamming 'attack' and 'drink healing potion'.

    2014ActionStrategyIndie9.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Rogue Fable III — Steam game cover

    Rogue Fable III

    Single-player alternative to Paper Dungeons Crawler — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and RPG with Paper Dungeons Crawler.

    Rogue Fable III is a traditional rogue-like game which combines the depth, complexity, and challenge of the genre classics with a shorter, more tightly focused game length.

    2021StrategyIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Rezrog — Steam game cover

    Rezrog

    Single-player alternative to Paper Dungeons Crawler — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and RPG with Paper Dungeons Crawler.

    Test your fighting spirit as you take your party of brave adventurers on an epic quest to restore peace to the lands of Rezrog in this table-top inspired, turn-based, dungeon crawler. Upgrade your skills & tactically exploit enemy weaknesses as you try to handle everything the dungeons will throw at you.

    2017IndieAdventureRPG9.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Rogue Wizards — Steam game cover

    Rogue Wizards

    Single-player alternative to Paper Dungeons Crawler — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and RPG with Paper Dungeons Crawler.

    Battle creatures, collect loot, master magic, and build your very own Wizard Tower sanctuary in this rogue-like, dungeon-crawling RPG.

    2016IndieRPG14.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Heroes of Steel RPG — Steam game cover

    Heroes of Steel RPG

    Single-player alternative to Paper Dungeons Crawler — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and RPG with Paper Dungeons Crawler.

    Heroes of Steel is a tactical RPG set in a grim post-apocalyptic fantasy world. Coordinate your party of four heroes in turn-based combat and navigate a engaging world and story.

    2014StrategyIndieRPG9.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Vulture for NetHack — Steam game cover

    Vulture for NetHack

    Single-player alternative to Paper Dungeons Crawler — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and RPG with Paper Dungeons Crawler.

    Vulture for NetHack is an isometric graphical interface for the roguelike engine: NetHack.

    2015StrategyIndieRPG9.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Tangledeep — Steam game cover

    Tangledeep

    Single-player alternative to Paper Dungeons Crawler — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and RPG with Paper Dungeons Crawler.

    Enter the magical world of Tangledeep, a beautifully polished dungeon crawler inspired by classic 16-bit RPGs! Colorful characters, a unique job system, tons of skills, items, and diverse environments with deep, turn-based roguelike gameplay. A different adventure every time you play!

    2018IndieRPG9.74 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Dungeons of Dredmor — Steam game cover

    Dungeons of Dredmor

    Single-player alternative to Paper Dungeons Crawler — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and RPG with Paper Dungeons Crawler.

    Test your luck and cunning in this exciting RPG as you craft, cast, and pillage your way through Lord Dredmor's Dungeons.

    2011IndieRPGCasual7.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    I Am Overburdened — Steam game cover

    I Am Overburdened

    Single-player alternative to Paper Dungeons Crawler — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and RPG with Paper Dungeons Crawler.

    I Am Overburdened is a silly turn-based roguelike full of crazy artifacts and a "hero" who has 20 inventory slots.

    2017IndieRPGCasual4.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Cursed Loop — Steam game cover

    Cursed Loop

    Single-player alternative to Paper Dungeons Crawler — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Paper Dungeons Crawler.

    Trapped in a nightmare, every death pulls you back into the same dark cycle. Test your spirit and courage as you escape the depths of a sinister mansion.

    2024IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Paper Dungeons — Steam game cover

    Paper Dungeons

    Single-player alternative to Paper Dungeons Crawler — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and RPG with Paper Dungeons Crawler.

    Paper Dungeons is a fantasy board-game boosted by online content. With the ability to create and share online your own levels, you're up for an infinite replay value! The game is visualized as a classic tabletop board-game with dice and tokens, and has 4 game modes: Boardgame, Campaign, Puzzle and Rogue.

    2015IndieAdventureRPG4.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Miaou Moon — Steam game cover

    Miaou Moon

    Single-player alternative to Paper Dungeons Crawler — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Paper Dungeons Crawler.

    Rise to the challenge and play Captain Miaou, lost in space. Survive by grabbing energy food to propel yourself and gain enough speed momentum. Fight gravity and bump away through 5 worlds of various physical obstacles. Time your jumps accordingly, upgrade your catsuit and scratch at will !

    2016ActionIndieCasual4.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Break my body — Steam game cover

    Break my body

    Single-player alternative to Paper Dungeons Crawler — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Paper Dungeons Crawler.

    Break my body renews the breakout game genre with tiles to protect, a power to fill up and a paddle that can extend its reach with a repulsive cloud. In this medical breakout, you play professor Brick's assistant and try to treat a hopeless patient.

    2019ActionIndieCasual4.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →