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Single-player games like Lame Defenders

Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Lame Defenders, 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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    Conquest — Steam game cover

    Conquest

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

    Go from alone in the forest, to leading your army to victory! Choose your weapons and level up to unlock new skills, kill enemies to earn loot and gold, and construct a village to raise an army. The open world is full of enemies and villages, all of which are ready for combat.

    2021ActionStrategyIndie1.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Warrior Architects — Steam game cover

    Warrior Architects

    Single-player alternative to Lame Defenders — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and RPG with Lame Defenders.

    The game's story follows the grand adventures of warriors who encounter various villages and tribes. Collaborating with these tribes, they transform small villages into large fortresses, building defenses to repel external attacks. Their efforts earn the trust of the people.

    2024StrategyIndieAdventure9.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    In memory of TITAN — Steam game cover

    In memory of TITAN

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

    IMOT is a Roguelite, Tactical, Turn-Based, Real-time Strategy Action Packed Space Opera. Battle your way across the solar system, customize your fleet to master your enemies and fight for the survival of the human race... There is no quarter, no port to hide, only the cold emptiness of space...

    2018ActionStrategyIndie14.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Age of Reforging: The Freelands — Steam game cover

    Age of Reforging: The Freelands

    Single-player alternative to Lame Defenders — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and RPG with Lame Defenders.

    Age of Reforging: The Freelands is a medieval high-freedom sandbox adventure CRPG. You'll be a reforger in the freelands chosen by the Goddess to embark on a medieval adventure tour at your own pace, gathering teammates, fighting for survival, and craft your unique legend!

    2025StrategyIndieAdventure29.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Kingdom Heroes 8 — Steam game cover

    Kingdom Heroes 8

    Single-player alternative to Lame Defenders — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and RPG with Lame Defenders.

    The " Kingdom Heroes" series is a classic horizontal battle single-player game developed by Userjoy, which has been released seven generations since 1998. The latest sequel, " Kingdom Heroes 8", will feature a new look and exciting battles, interpreting the magnificent era of the Three Kingdoms.

    2021ActionStrategySimulation29.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Zombie Party 丧尸派对 — Steam game cover

    Zombie Party 丧尸派对

    Single-player alternative to Lame Defenders — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and RPG with Lame Defenders.

    "Zombie Party" is an anti-superhero-themed strategy game. You need to play the role of a chaotic ability user GRAVEDIGGER, and use your super power to summon the zombie army to destroy the land that is governed by the government and the PARLIAMENT OF FIVE, The established order of power.

    2024StrategyIndieAdventure5.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Kingdom Under Fire: The Crusaders — Steam game cover

    Kingdom Under Fire: The Crusaders

    Single-player alternative to Lame Defenders — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and RPG with Lame Defenders.

    The cult heavy metal fantasy action-strategy gem comes to PC in HD. Lead your armies from the front lines, giving strategic orders to your forces while wading into hack n’ slash action battle. Crush your foes across four campaigns, and spend the spoils of war on upgrading your forces.

    2020ActionStrategyRPG19.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Beneath the Mountain — Steam game cover

    Beneath the Mountain

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

    In Beneath the Mountain, you play as the King of a new Dwarven civilization seeking to find their fortune beneath the mountain. You dig your way through the mountain, encountering many dangerous foes along the way, all while defending your kingdom from periodic Orc invasions.

    2024ActionStrategyIndie24.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →