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Single-player games like War Theatre

Below are 11 single-player Steam games similar to War Theatre, 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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    Space Viking Raiders — Steam game cover

    Space Viking Raiders

    Single-player alternative to War Theatre — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with War Theatre.

    Co-op action role-playing comedy in a sci-fi multiverse. 3-5 hour campaign, 1-4 players online! Badass abilities will have you wreck havoc with physics and mass destruction. The best vikings use their limited energy to efficiently wipe out hordes of enemies. PvE MOBA-style hack-and-cast!

    2019ActionStrategyIndie4.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Talisman: Digital Classic Edition — Steam game cover

    Talisman: Digital Classic Edition

    Single-player alternative to War Theatre — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and RPG with War Theatre.

    The complete 4th Edition experience of the classic fantasy adventure board game, Talisman. On your travels, you will need strength, courage and some good dice rolls to survive the dangers you face and beat your opponents to the centre of the board!

    2014StrategyIndieRPG6.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Stellar Stars — Steam game cover

    Stellar Stars

    Single-player alternative to War Theatre — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and RPG with War Theatre.

    Reach for the stars in the world's 1st ever Multiplayer Online Roguelite Arena! Challenge other players (up to 4) in the fast-paced, competitive and procedurally generated arenas! Climb your way up the multiplayer leagues by grabbing trophies from winning matches!

    2016ActionStrategyRPG9.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Tiny Force Deluxe — Steam game cover

    Tiny Force Deluxe

    Single-player alternative to War Theatre — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and RPG with War Theatre.

    30 characters to evolve, 5 worlds, only one champion

    2017StrategyIndieRPG5.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    ZEPHON — Steam game cover

    ZEPHON

    Single-player alternative to War Theatre — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and RPG with War Theatre.

    From the developers of Warhammer 40,000: Gladius, ZEPHON is a post-apocalyptic 4X strategy game built on Proxy’s unique tactical combat system. Guide survivors through a turbulent future, navigating unexpected disasters, eldritch horror and cyberpunk monstrosities. What will you do to survive?

    2024StrategyRPG39.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Roll Player - The Board Game — Steam game cover

    Roll Player - The Board Game

    Single-player alternative to War Theatre — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and RPG with War Theatre.

    Create the ultimate Fantasy character by rolling dice, building attributes, purchasing weapons, gaining skills, and discovering character traits in Roll Player, a digital adaptation of a popular board game of dice manipulation and strategy!

    2023StrategyIndieRPG14.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Armello — Steam game cover

    Armello

    Single-player alternative to War Theatre — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and RPG with War Theatre.

    Armello is a grim fairy-tale board game come to life, with every match combining deep, tactical card play, rich tabletop strategy and RPG elements. Leverage subterfuge, spells and careful strategy to wrangle control of the game's chaotic odds as you quest for the throne.

    2015StrategyIndieAdventure24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    For The King — Steam game cover

    For The King

    Single-player alternative to War Theatre — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and RPG with War Theatre.

    For The King is a strategic RPG that blends tabletop and roguelike elements in a challenging adventure that spans the realms. Set off on a single player experience or play cooperatively both online and locally.

    2018StrategyIndieAdventure3.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Plague Road — Steam game cover

    Plague Road

    Single-player alternative to War Theatre — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and RPG with War Theatre.

    Rescue survivors, fight monsters and explore a once great city fallen to plague in a dark fantasy game combining turn-based tactical strategy and roguelike elements.

    2017StrategyIndieAdventure19.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Mecho Tales — Steam game cover

    Mecho Tales

    Single-player alternative to War Theatre — playable solo, no multiplayer required.

    An all-new adventure in the world of Mecho Wars! Run and shoot through chaotic platforming levels filled with spikes, bottomless pits and an army of deadly robots. Go it alone or team up with your friends in 4-player local multiplayer. Directed by Luc Bernard.

    2017ActionIndieCasual19.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Death Tales — Steam game cover

    Death Tales

    Single-player alternative to War Theatre — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares RPG with War Theatre.

    Play as a new reaper, completing quests, collecting spells, and gathering equipment to fight through hordes of enemies in this grim but whimsical 2D adventure!

    2020ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →