Single-player games like Archipelago
Below are 10 single-player Steam games similar to Archipelago, 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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Tower Dominion
Single-player alternative to Archipelago — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Archipelago.
Build and design the terrain while defending your stronghold against alien invasion in this unique Roguelike tower defense. Choose from 30 heroes, survive enemy waves, and upgrade a variety of destructive towers to hold the line!
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Nordhold
Single-player alternative to Archipelago — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Archipelago.
Enemies are coming! Every decision matters: build your city, grow the economy, and prepare for enemy waves. Strengthen your defenses, adapt your strategy, and unleash your hero’s full potential. This unique Tower Defense will test your skills – are you worthy to claim a place at Valhalla?
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Rogue Tower
Single-player alternative to Archipelago — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Archipelago.
Rogue Tower is a tower defense game with roguelike elements and a continuously expanding path which you can influence. Unlock, build, upgrade, expand, defend.
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Isle of Arrows
Single-player alternative to Archipelago — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Archipelago.
Isle of Arrows is a Puzzle Tower Defense game in which you build a fortress in the sky. Place towers, expand the isle, and build your own paths. Can you find the perfect spot for each tile to beat the RNG and defend against waves of invaders?
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ShapeHero Factory
Single-player alternative to Archipelago — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Archipelago.
In ShapeHero Factory, you’re the engineer of an ever-evolving paint-fuelled factory that spits out magical, shape-based warriors. Send them into battle - to death or glory - then build an even better factory on your next run.
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Dwarf Fortress
Single-player alternative to Archipelago — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Archipelago.
Build a fortress and try to help your dwarves survive against a deeply generated world. Keep your dwarves happy, grow their community and beware of digging too deeply. The deepest, most intricate simulation of a world that's ever been created.
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Loop Hero
Single-player alternative to Archipelago — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Archipelago.
The Lich has thrown the world into a timeless loop and plunged its inhabitants into never ending chaos. Wield an expanding deck of mystical cards to place enemies, buildings, and terrain along each unique expedition loop for the brave hero.
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Gnomes
Single-player alternative to Archipelago — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Archipelago.
Gnomes is a turn-based tower defense with deep roguelike progression, set in ever-expanding, procedurally generated biomes. Build, farm and defend your village as you push deeper into goblin-infested territory. Unlock powerful upgrades and craft your environment to survive the endless goblin horde
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Arcane Assembly
Single-player alternative to Archipelago — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
Arcane Assembly is a fantasy metroidvania where you create spells using a visual programming language. Unlock new instructions, upgrade your powers, and fight epic bosses on your journey to becoming the most powerful wizard who ever lived.
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36 Nights
Single-player alternative to Archipelago — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Archipelago.
36 Nights is a tower defense game with roguelike and bullet heaven elements. Buy turrets and upgrade your survivor to defend against waves of zombies. You'll need careful strategy and a little luck if you want to survive 36 nights...