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Single-player games like Cavesweeper

Below are 16 single-player Steam games similar to Cavesweeper, 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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    Dwarves: Glory, Death and Loot — Steam game cover

    Dwarves: Glory, Death and Loot

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

    Build and command your own party of Dwarves in this mix of RPGs, roguelike and auto battlers. Prepare formations, assign equipment, and decide the fate of up to 10 Beardlings, as you lead the raid through reckless runs filled with Glory, Death, and Loot!

    2026StrategyIndieAdventure14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Supernova Tactics — Steam game cover

    Supernova Tactics

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

    Customize your army with different traits and items. Unlock permanent upgrades to go deeper in this survival Auto-Battler/Roguelite hybrid!

    2022ActionStrategyIndie6.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Herman Electro — Steam game cover

    Herman Electro

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

    Dungeon crawling roguelike where rooms contain puzzles, not enemies. Discover alternative solutions which use up different tools. Manage you resources, spend rare tools, and discover secrets. Will your covert broadcasts be answered? 480+ Puzzles.

    2021StrategyIndie4.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Arms Evolution: ZOMBIE DESTROYER — Steam game cover

    Arms Evolution: ZOMBIE DESTROYER

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

    "Arms Evolution: ZOMBIE DESTROYER" is a unique Roguelite tower defense game. You will slaughter thousands of zombies in the game and enhance your weapon towers through build character in the RPG way. and , the game also offers an idle mode, so you can enjoy building weapons anytime and anywhere.

    2023StrategyIndieCasual5.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    One Deck Dungeon — Steam game cover

    One Deck Dungeon

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

    The hit roguelike adventure that captures all the fun of a dungeon crawl in a single deck of cards!

    2018StrategyIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Tharsis — Steam game cover

    Tharsis

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

    Succeeding in Tharsis requires you to make the best of what you have, even if it happens to be a pair of snake eyes. Certain factors may be outside of your control, but that doesn’t mean they can’t be overcome. Tharsis is not a game about facing the odds. It’s a game about changing them.

    2016StrategyIndieRPG14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Trials of Fire — Steam game cover

    Trials of Fire

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

    A Tactical, Deck-Building Roguelite. Choose 3 Heroes and adventure into a post-Cataclysmic wasteland. Engage enemies in a unique meld of card-play and tactical, positional combat. Level up and scavenge what you can to customise your decks and build a party to take on any challenge!

    2021StrategyIndieRPG3.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Megaloot — Steam game cover

    Megaloot

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

    Megaloot is an addictive Inventory Management Roguelike RPG, where meticulous loot management lets you create diverse and powerful builds for each run. With every new attempt, start from scratch and loot strategically to craft dominating setups and become the ultimate power hunter.

    2024StrategyIndieRPG9.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Tess Elated — Steam game cover

    Tess Elated

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

    Tess Elated is an addicting Logic Puzzle game where you face off against a series of powerful female professionals. Investigate the diverse cast to discover who or what is influencing their world. Cross the line, and become... Elated!

    2019Indie5.00 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Primate Signal — Steam game cover

    Primate Signal

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

    Embark on an insane journey with Comer Sintra through MMOs, hacking, the financial markets, love, and a philosophical understanding of how absolutely everything works.

    2020IndieAdventure5.00 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Bonkey Trek Quimdung Edition — Steam game cover

    Bonkey Trek Quimdung Edition

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

    Running low on food, 100 miles from home, and you don't know if you'll ever see your love again

    2021IndieAdventure5.00 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Triple Dungeon — Steam game cover

    Triple Dungeon

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

    Control three adventurers simultaneously in this experimental split-screen dungeon crawling adventure!

    2021IndieAdventure5.00 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Jubilane — Steam game cover

    Jubilane

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

    Innovative Hexagonal eSports Puzzle Game With Online 1-on-1 Battling! Featuring BG PLATES by Leomi Sadler and Julien Ceccaldi

    2021Strategy5.00 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Amshay — Steam game cover

    Amshay

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

    Strategically drop beautiful gems and ugly blobs in an addictive pursuit attempting to capture 100 hideous freaks! Play solo or with a partner in couch co-op. Chase high scores in endless or time attack modes. If you love dropping blocks and making crush, you'll love Amshay!

    2022StrategyIndie5.00 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Four Winds Fantasy — Steam game cover

    Four Winds Fantasy

    Single-player alternative to Cavesweeper — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure with Cavesweeper.

    The speedrunning action/RPG you've been dreaming of! Take control of an elderly man who has been banished by the only town he's ever known. Discover insane secrets and multiple endings, compete on the leaderboards, now with full gamepad support!

    2022ActionAdventureRPG5.00 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    GAMEDOG — Steam game cover

    GAMEDOG

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

    TWELVE games! A dating sim, JRPG, Hori Shmup, Speedrun Platformer, Hockey with lightning bolts, and much more! AROOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!! This is one dog you'll want to adopt into your Steam library. Full Xbox360 controller support!

    2022ActionSportsIndie5.00 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →