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Single-player games like Strategist

Below are 16 single-player Steam games similar to Strategist, 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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    Emoji Merge - Puzzle Matching — Steam game cover

    Emoji Merge - Puzzle Matching

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

    Welcome to Emoji Merge, a vibrant and addictive puzzle-matching game that will immerse you in a world of colorful emojis and exciting challenges. Get ready to combine and merge emojis to create new and captivating expressions!

    2022StrategyIndieAdventure1.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Blockee - Sliding Puzzle — Steam game cover

    Blockee - Sliding Puzzle

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

    Blockee is a puzzle game based on klotski. Slide the blocks to find a path to the next level.

    2021StrategyIndieCasual1.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Milky Way Jigsaw Puzzles — Steam game cover

    Milky Way Jigsaw Puzzles

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

    Embark on a cosmic journey with "Milky Way Jigsaw Puzzles". Solve puzzles featuring stars, galaxies, and celestial wonders while unlocking Steam Achievements. Dive deep into the universe, learn astronomical facts, and connect with fellow puzzle enthusiasts. Your galactic adventure awaits!

    2023StrategyIndieAdventure1.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Golden Leaf Jigsaw Puzzles — Steam game cover

    Golden Leaf Jigsaw Puzzles

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

    Unfold the tapestry of the season, from golden forests to festive harvests. With breathtaking artwork and a heartwarming narrative, it's an ode to autumn's splendor in puzzle form.

    2023StrategyIndieAdventure1.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Gnome Enchanted Jigsaw Puzzles — Steam game cover

    Gnome Enchanted Jigsaw Puzzles

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

    "Gnome Enchanted Jigsaw Puzzles" bring the whimsical world of gnomes to life! Discover the magic as you assemble pieces featuring vibrant, enchanting gnome realms. Ideal for both kids and adults, these puzzles offer a unique blend of challenge and charm. Perfect for a cozy evening indoors!

    2023StrategyIndieAdventure1.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Puzzle Light: One Move — Steam game cover

    Puzzle Light: One Move

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

    Only one move to turn on all the lights. Can you do this?

    2021IndieCasual0.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Puzzle Light — Steam game cover

    Puzzle Light

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

    Swap the pieces to form the circuit and turn on the lights in this puzzle game.

    2021IndieCasual0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Classic Memory Game — Steam game cover

    Classic Memory Game

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

    Classic Memory Game is a game of memorization skills, designed for the entire family and suitable for people of all ages. It is inspired by the popular game of pairs where the player requires concentration and memory.

    2022StrategyIndieCasual1.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Shadow Ninja: Apocalypse — Steam game cover

    Shadow Ninja: Apocalypse

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

    Fast 2D ninja action where every mistake costs everything. Run, dodge, attack and survive as long as you can.

    2015ActionStrategyIndie4.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Red Fox and the Four Seasons — Steam game cover

    Red Fox and the Four Seasons

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

    Embark on an enchanting adventure as Fox, exploring vibrant worlds of spring, summer, autumn, and winter. Jump, double jump, and overcome challenging obstacles in this captivating 2D platformer with stunning graphics. Skillfully navigate with just two buttons and uncover the secrets that lie within.

    2026ActionIndieAdventure4.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Solitaire - Cat Pirate Portrait — Steam game cover

    Solitaire - Cat Pirate Portrait

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

    Solitaire - Cat Pirate Portrait - Experience the crisp, clear, and easy to read cards, simple and quick animations, and nice sounds, you can play with portrait views. You can move cards with a single tap or drag them to their destination.

    2017SportsStrategyIndie1.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Puzzle: Underwater World — Steam game cover

    Puzzle: Underwater World

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

    Puzzle: Underwater World is a classical puzzle game invented in 1878, it’s still popular today. The sliding puzzle that consists of a frame of numbered square tiles in random order with one tile missing. The object of the puzzle is to place the tiles in order by making sliding moves that use the empty space.

    2017SportsStrategyIndie1.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Rainbow Duck — Steam game cover

    Rainbow Duck

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

    Turn the Duck upside down and defying the laws of gravity. Rainbow Duck is an addictive game that requires focus, concentration and precise timing. The intuitive one-tap controls allow you to discover the ideal path through all the challenging mazes.

    2019ActionSportsIndie1.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Jewels of the Mysterious Woodland — Steam game cover

    Jewels of the Mysterious Woodland

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

    Jewels of the Mysterious Woodland - The new match 3 game is here, with brilliant jewels in over 600 dazzling puzzles! A magical journey filled with waves of excitement and brilliant visuals! Swap jewels to clear the way, and match pieces to crush each challenge that lies ahead.

    2017StrategyIndieAdventure3.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Klondike Solitaire Kings — Steam game cover

    Klondike Solitaire Kings

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

    Famous Card game also known as Klondike. We kept the game true to the spirit of the classic Solitaire (also known as Klondike or Patience) Klondike Solitaire Kings features a beautiful custom designed card set in high resolution with 300+ levels, playing Patience on your desktop never looked this good!

    2017SportsStrategyIndie4.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Mahjong Challenge — Steam game cover

    Mahjong Challenge

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

    Mahjong Challenge is the perfect game for the casual player looking for fun and extensive gameplay. The goal of this game is to match open pairs of identical tiles and remove them from the board. The game is finished when all pairs of tiles have been removed from the board.

    2017SportsStrategyIndie2.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →