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Single-player games like 变量 Variables

Below are 10 single-player Steam games similar to 变量 Variables, 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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    Variables 2 — Steam game cover

    Variables 2

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

    After two years of precipitation, we re-made this variable sequel after thinking about it! Variable 2 is a unique stand-alone tower defense game. We have enriched the building and elements of tower defense, and the experience in the game can be changed according to your ideas!

    2021StrategyIndieCasual14.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Spacetime Dimension — Steam game cover

    Spacetime Dimension

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

    A physics simulation software that simulates planetary motion and objects that obey Newton's laws,build slopes and connect geometries with sticks or springs and observe their trails.Observe the interaction and gravitational energy of planets.

    2022ActionStrategyIndie0.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Flip TD - Tower Defense — Steam game cover

    Flip TD - Tower Defense

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

    Flip Tower Defense on it's head in Flip TD. Flip your world upside down to defend with towers, upgrades, modifiers, powers, and more. Build custom worlds with the in-game world builder and share them online to compete for high scores in the community leaderboards.

    2024StrategyIndieCasual3.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Gem Tower Defense 2 — Steam game cover

    Gem Tower Defense 2

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

    Gem tower defense is different from general tower defense games. The map of gem tower defense is extremely open and free. Players need to constantly plan and build labyrinths to delay the advance of waves of monsters hitting the fortress.

    2022StrategyIndie2.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Tower of Grimoiria — Steam game cover

    Tower of Grimoiria

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

    Tower of Grimoiria is a unique blend of tower defense and first-person magic casting with roguelike elements. Defend your wizard tower against hordes of fantastical creatures by strategically placing magical turrets and unleashing powerful spells.

    2024ActionStrategyIndie4.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    童话塔防 Fairy Tale Tower Defense — Steam game cover

    童话塔防 Fairy Tale Tower Defense

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

    Fairy Tale Tower Defense is a 3D cartoon style tower defense game

    2024StrategyIndieCasual3.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    The Echoes of Mars — Steam game cover

    The Echoes of Mars

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

    The Echoes of Mars is a voxel-style tower defence game. Defend your research base on Mars from ancient creatures by strategically placing towers and using advanced tech.

    2024StrategyIndieCasual3.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Refactor — Steam game cover

    Refactor

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

    Refactor is a hard-core tower defense game that combines modular building, route planning, and element composition.

    2022Strategy0.74 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Esports Godfather — Steam game cover

    Esports Godfather

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

    E-sports Godfather is a Deck-building game simulating MOBA e-sports. You will play a role as team coach and build your team. You need to train players and make strategies in various game versions, beat other teams and finally, take the Champion of the World. Be nobody, or lead your team to dominate!

    2024SportsStrategyIndie11.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Esports Godfather: The Legend Begins — Steam game cover

    Esports Godfather: The Legend Begins

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

    E-sports Godfather is a Deck-building game simulating MOBA e-sports. You will play a role as team coach and build your team. You need to train players and make strategies in various game versions, beat other teams and finally, take the Champion of the World. Be nobody, or lead your team to dominate!

    2024SportsStrategyIndieFreeDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →