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Single-player games like FTD2

Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to FTD2, 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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    Queenchantment — Steam game cover

    Queenchantment

    Single-player alternative to FTD2 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with FTD2.

    The Lich Queen needs your help to achieve her ultimate goal. Ready your troops and set your traps to hold the incoming kingdom soldiers and their allies in a 2D tower defense game!

    2022ActionStrategyIndie4.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Eternal Elements — Steam game cover

    Eternal Elements

    Single-player alternative to FTD2 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Early Access with FTD2.

    Melt sand, shatter glass, and rust iron in this epic elemental tower defense game. Combine elemental effects to beat powerful materials. Use cunning strategy and wit to take on impossible challenges. Unlock new abilities and power as you embark on this difficult journey.

    2019StrategyIndieEarly Access9.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Kingdom Rush Origins - Tower Defense — Steam game cover

    Kingdom Rush Origins - Tower Defense

    Single-player alternative to FTD2 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with FTD2.

    Command your elven army and defend mystical lands from sea serpents, evil sorcerers, and wave after wave of gnoll tribesman, all with the help of brand-spankin’ new towers, heroes, and spells to fend off every last baddie.

    2018StrategyIndie8.24 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Chest Mate — Steam game cover

    Chest Mate

    Single-player alternative to FTD2 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with FTD2.

    A precision based tower defense/puzzle game that focuses on optimization! Control your cannon, optimize your defenses and defend your mate! Chest Mate is a challenging aim-based strategy game.

    2022ActionStrategyCasual4.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Crystal Guardians TD — Steam game cover

    Crystal Guardians TD

    Single-player alternative to FTD2 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Early Access with FTD2.

    Crystal Guardians is a tower defense game with rogue-like elements. Fight of waves and defend the world crystal. Gear up your towers with a powerful combination of items for your strategy. In an ever expanding map, find hidden powers and conquer the enemies.

    2024StrategyCasualEarly Access13.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Emberward — Steam game cover

    Emberward

    Single-player alternative to FTD2 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Early Access with FTD2.

    Build twisting mazes with tetromino blocks and deploy unique towers in this strategic roguelite tower defense adventure!

    2024StrategyIndieEarly Access14.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Artisan TD — Steam game cover

    Artisan TD

    Single-player alternative to FTD2 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with FTD2.

    Artisan TD is a puzzle-oriented Tower Defense game where you must survive by building mazes.

    2024Strategy16.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Tiny Tactics — Steam game cover

    Tiny Tactics

    Single-player alternative to FTD2 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with FTD2.

    Tiny Tactics is a Tower Defense game with a heavy focus on mazing, with mechanics inspired by the Auto Chess genre.

    2022StrategyIndie9.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →