Single-player games like Elemental War 2
Below are 13 single-player Steam games similar to Elemental War 2, 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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Elemental War Clash
Single-player alternative to Elemental War 2 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Elemental War 2.
Elemental War Clash combines classic tower defense with roguelite and RPG mechanics as well as different elements to combine and create more powerful towers. In its PvP mode you can also battle with other players trying to overrun them with your own hordes of monsters!
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Elemental War - A Tower Defense Game
Single-player alternative to Elemental War 2 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Elemental War 2.
Elemental War takes Tower Defenses to a new level with exciting multiplayer matches, dozens of hours of single-player gameplay, and lots of indie love!
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Pioneers of Pagonia
Single-player alternative to Elemental War 2 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Elemental War 2.
Rebuild hope in a world that was lost in the fog. Lead your Pioneers across the isles of Pagonia, unite scattered tribes, raise thriving communities and discover the history of your people as you reclaim your world in the new story campaign.
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Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition
Single-player alternative to Elemental War 2 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Elemental War 2.
Gird your loins and sharpen your steel! Besiege 20 unique enemy lords and battle friends online, in this expanded remaster of the classic 'castle sim'. Relive history with new units, opponents, visuals, audio, campaigns, skirmish trails, co-op and larger maps.
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Nordhold
Single-player alternative to Elemental War 2 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Elemental War 2.
Enemies are coming! Every decision matters: build your city, grow the economy, and prepare for enemy waves. Strengthen your defenses, adapt your strategy, and unleash your hero’s full potential. This unique Tower Defense will test your skills – are you worthy to claim a place at Valhalla?
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Atom Zombie Smasher
Single-player alternative to Elemental War 2 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Elemental War 2.
The zombie apocalypse is upon us and it's up to you to evacuate everyone before they fall prey to the undead. Conduct massive rescue operations with a helping hand from snipers, artillery crews, orbital bombardments, and more.
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Tower Wars
Single-player alternative to Elemental War 2 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Elemental War 2.
Tower Wars combines elements of tower defense, RTS, and all-out multi-player mayhem to bring you a completely unique experience, delivered with a fun and funny not-so-old world style!
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Demeo: PC Edition
Single-player alternative to Elemental War 2 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Elemental War 2.
It’s dangerous to go alone! Grab your friends and assemble a party, because plumbing the depths of Demeo requires strategy, cunning, and teamwork. An award-winning cooperative tabletop adventure for up to four players.
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Element TD 2 - Tower Defense
Single-player alternative to Elemental War 2 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Elemental War 2.
Element TD 2 sees you combine powerful elements to create unique towers. Prove your defenses against challenging foes, and compete or cooperate with others to determine who has mastered the elements.
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Kingdom Run VR
Single-player alternative to Elemental War 2 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Elemental War 2.
Kingdom Run VR is an action-packed fitness game; explore trapped tombs, avoid dangers, collect gems and eliminate enemies!
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Tri6: Infinite
Single-player alternative to Elemental War 2 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Elemental War 2.
Tri6: Infinite is a fast paced endless racer in the Tri6 cyberspace. Avoid the obstacles as long as possible with your driving skills and different powerups to beat the top scores. With electrons you collect while playing you can unlock new vehicles and powerups for new challenges.
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CyberTD
Single-player alternative to Elemental War 2 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Elemental War 2.
Mutant viruses threaten the very heart of cyberspace! You'll need the right tactics and the "help" of your support drone to build a deck of terrific upgrades in this innovative deckbuilding tower defense game packed with roguelite elements!
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HexaScape: Cyber Defense
Single-player alternative to Elemental War 2 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Elemental War 2.
Build your perfect defenses with hexagons! Use hex tiles to explore cyberspace, upgrade your defense towers, and complete quests in this unique turn-based strategy game. With a campaign, a procedurally generated endless mode, and a powerful editor, HexaScape offers endless challenges.