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Single-player games like Elemental Defenders TD

Below are 9 single-player Steam games similar to Elemental Defenders TD, 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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    IMM Defense 2 — Steam game cover

    IMM Defense 2

    Single-player alternative to Elemental Defenders TD — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Strategy with Elemental Defenders TD.

    This is a very beautiful two-way fluorescent tower defense game.

    2020ActionStrategyIndie0.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Random Core Defense — Steam game cover

    Random Core Defense

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

    "In 'Random Core Defense,' acquire and enhance cores using limited resources to withstand relentless enemy onslaughts. Defeat powerful bosses and test your strategy to survive until the very end!"

    2024StrategyIndieSimulation3.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    No Heroes Here — Steam game cover

    No Heroes Here

    Single-player alternative to Elemental Defenders TD — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Strategy with Elemental Defenders TD.

    No Heroes Here is a frantic co-op game for 1 to 4 players, available in local and online modes. Craft and use several items effectively whilst coordinating your ragtag band of non-heroes to defend castles and survive! ...Oh, as well as saving the Kingdom in the meantime!

    2017ActionStrategyIndie14.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    The Wild Age — Steam game cover

    The Wild Age

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

    The Wild Age is a micromanagement strategy game with tower defense gameplay mechanics. The game is designed mainly for a peaceful and relaxed gaming experience that offers a break from the busy realities of life.

    2020StrategyIndieSimulation12.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Prime World: Defenders — Steam game cover

    Prime World: Defenders

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

    Fight off hordes of monstrous mutants created from a strange cataclysmic event in the new tower defense game, Prime World: Defenders. Join a group of exile treasure hunters who have ventured into the capital of an ancient empire, vast with mystery and danger.

    2013StrategyIndieRPG9.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Battlewake — Steam game cover

    Battlewake

    Single-player alternative to Elemental Defenders TD — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Strategy with Elemental Defenders TD.

    Fight for dominion in Battlewake, a fantasy naval combat game built for VR. Play as 4 mythical pirate lords, captain massive battle-ready warships, and summon ancient powers as you set sail on a larger-than-life nautical war for the ages.

    2019ActionStrategyIndie29.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Bee Island — Steam game cover

    Bee Island

    Single-player alternative to Elemental Defenders TD — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Strategy with Elemental Defenders TD.

    Take control of the hive and protect it from enemies. Build factories and defence, research technologies and, if necessary, use nuclear weapons, but do not let the enemies harm the queen!

    2023ActionStrategyIndie9.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Infectonator: Survivors — Steam game cover

    Infectonator: Survivors

    Single-player alternative to Elemental Defenders TD — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Strategy with Elemental Defenders TD.

    "Infectonator : Survivors" is a Randomized Permadeath Survival Simulator that combines RTS, Tower Defense, Roguelike, and Management-Simulation gameplay. The goal is to lead a group of survivors in a struggle to stay alive and find rescue in a zombie apocalyptic world.

    2016ActionStrategyIndie9.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Undeads vs Humans — Steam game cover

    Undeads vs Humans

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

    A Tower Defense with deck of cards. Unlock cards and build your own deck to beat the levels. Easy to play but hard to master.

    2022StrategyIndieCasual2.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →