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Single-player games like Toaster Defense

Below are 9 single-player Steam games similar to Toaster Defense, 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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    Dungeon Defenders: Awakened — Steam game cover

    Dungeon Defenders: Awakened

    Single-player alternative to Toaster Defense — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Strategy with Toaster Defense.

    Dungeon Defenders: Awakened is co-op Tower Defense combined with epic Action RPG combat. You’re able to join forces with up to four players to take on a never-ending army of orcs, demons, and dragons! Are your defenses strong enough to save the world of Etheria?

    2020ActionStrategyIndie3.74 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Restitched — Steam game cover

    Restitched

    Single-player alternative to Toaster Defense — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Toaster Defense.

    Join Stuffy on a charming platforming adventure as they "restitch" unraveled communities. Unleash your creativity with a robust 2.5D level editor, play dress up with a powerful mix-and-match Wardrobe, and share your creations via Steam Workshop!

    IndieAdventureCasualSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Dungeon Defenders — Steam game cover

    Dungeon Defenders

    Single-player alternative to Toaster Defense — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Strategy with Toaster Defense.

    Create a hero from one of four classes to save Etheria in this 4-player coop Tower Defense Action-RPG. Includes Steam exclusive Portal gun & TF2 familiars!

    2011ActionStrategyIndie2.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Robonauts — Steam game cover

    Robonauts

    Single-player alternative to Toaster Defense — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Toaster Defense.

    Shoot through storms of weird and funny creatures, jump between planets by switching gravity, and relive the childhood fun of your very first arcade shooters - alone or with a friend in co-op!

    2021ActionIndieAdventure3.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    RESEARCH and DESTROY — Steam game cover

    RESEARCH and DESTROY

    Single-player alternative to Toaster Defense — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Strategy with Toaster Defense.

    RESEARCH and DESTROY is a TURN-BASED ACTION GAME with local and online co-op. Take control of three brilliant scientists as you RESEARCH and develop strange new weapons and gadgets to DESTROY the Supernatural hordes that have all but crushed humanity!

    2022ActionStrategyCasual2.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Paper Planet — Steam game cover

    Paper Planet

    Single-player alternative to Toaster Defense — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Toaster Defense.

    Paper Planet is a planet-defender, arcade roguelike with a doodley, Flash-inspired artstyle. Battle through waves of unique enemies and bosses. Combine items with strange and wacky effects for insanely overpowered runs. Play with 1-4 players, for some chaotic co-op fun!

    2023Action14.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Octogeddon — Steam game cover

    Octogeddon

    Single-player alternative to Toaster Defense — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Strategy with Toaster Defense.

    You ARE Octogeddon, a massive mutant octopus with one mission: DESTROY the world! Grow more tentacles and evolve each of them into deadlier and deadlier weapons until you become the ultimate eight-legged killing machine!

    2018ActionStrategyIndie8.88 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    FullBlast — Steam game cover

    FullBlast

    Single-player alternative to Toaster Defense — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Toaster Defense.

    Blast your way through waves of alien invaders in this retro style shooter with modern visuals. Collect power ups, destroy the enemy ships and defeat the mega bosses in 12 action packed levels. On your own or with a friend in local co-op mode.

    2016ActionIndieCasual4.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Cast Out Colony — Steam game cover

    Cast Out Colony

    Single-player alternative to Toaster Defense — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Strategy with Toaster Defense.

    Cast Out Colony combines roguelite and bullet-heaven action with robust town-building elements. Choose from various characters, fight hordes of foes, and grow your colony, which in return grows your stats, offering a unique twist on the survival genre.

    2025ActionStrategyIndie9.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →