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Games like Variables 2

Below are 8 hand-picked alternatives to Variables 2 for fans of strategy, indie, casual, ranked by imho.run's hybrid recommender. Each pick is scored on three signals: collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries (which players who logged hours in Variables 2 also play), content overlap on genres, categories, and storefront tags, and review-mined "vibe" embeddings that catch tonal similarity even when the genre label differs. Sections below cover closest matches, reviewer cross-mentions, more from Asteroid Game Studio. No login required — these picks work anchor-only.

About Variables 2: 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 USDWindowsby Asteroid Game Studio
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Ranked by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries plus content overlap on genres, tags, and developers.

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    变量 Variables — Steam game cover

    变量 Variables

    Top pick for Variables 2 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Variables 2.

    We created this unique single player game with a combination of Tower Defence and Roguelike. Come and create your maze, build your turret, defeat the invaders, and save the world!

    2019StrategyIndieCasual10.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
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    Refactor

    Second-strongest match for Variables 2 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with Variables 2.

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

    2022Strategy0.74 USDSteam ↗
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    Duelyst — Steam game cover

    Duelyst

    Third-strongest match for Variables 2 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Variables 2.

    The depth of CCG meets the strategy of tabletop gaming in Duelyst! Every choice matters, from your General and deck to positioning on the 9x5 battleboard. Competitive head-to-head turn-based battles at its best!

    2016StrategyIndieFree To PlaySteam ↗
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    Bionic Dues — Steam game cover

    Bionic Dues

    Ranked #4 for Variables 2 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Variables 2.

    Bionic Dues is a tactical, turn-based roguelite with mech customization. Out-think wide-ranging tactical situations featuring robots with bad GPS, terrible aim, insecurity, a lack of focus, a tendency to backstab, and dozens of other maladies to exploit.

    2013StrategyIndieRPG9.99 USDSteam ↗
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    The Last Spell — Steam game cover

    The Last Spell

    Ranked #5 for Variables 2 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Variables 2.

    Defend the last bastion of humanity with your squad of heroes! Exterminate fiendish monsters with magic and brute force by night and re-build your battered city defenses by day in this tactical RPG with rogue-lite mechanics.

    2023ActionStrategyIndie24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

More from Asteroid Game Studio

Other recommendable Steam games by Asteroid Game Studio, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.

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    Esports Godfather

    Another title from Asteroid Game Studio, the studio behind Variables 2. Shares Strategy and Indie with Variables 2.

    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 PlayableSteam ↗
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    变量 Variables — Steam game cover

    变量 Variables

    Another title from Asteroid Game Studio, the studio behind Variables 2. Shares Strategy and Indie with Variables 2.

    We created this unique single player game with a combination of Tower Defence and Roguelike. Come and create your maze, build your turret, defeat the invaders, and save the world!

    2019StrategyIndieCasual10.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
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    Esports Godfather: The Legend Begins — Steam game cover

    Esports Godfather: The Legend Begins

    Another title from Asteroid Game Studio, the studio behind Variables 2. Shares Strategy and Indie with Variables 2.

    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 PlayableSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Variables 2

How much does Variables 2 cost?
Variables 2 is listed on Steam at 14.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Variables 2?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Variables 2 are 变量 Variables, Refactor, Duelyst.
Who developed Variables 2?
Variables 2 was developed by Asteroid Game Studio.

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