Single-player games like Variables 2
Below are 7 single-player Steam games similar to Variables 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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变量 Variables
Single-player alternative to Variables 2 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. 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!
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Refactor
Single-player alternative to Variables 2 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Variables 2.
Refactor is a hard-core tower defense game that combines modular building, route planning, and element composition.
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Duelyst
Single-player alternative to Variables 2 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. 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!
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Bionic Dues
Single-player alternative to Variables 2 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. 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.
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The Last Spell
Single-player alternative to Variables 2 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. 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.
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Esports Godfather
Single-player alternative to Variables 2 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. 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!
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Esports Godfather: The Legend Begins
Single-player alternative to Variables 2 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. 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!