Single-player games like Defect detector
Below are 16 single-player Steam games similar to Defect detector, 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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PinRogue
Single-player alternative to Defect detector — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Defect detector.
PinRogue is a pinball roguelike. Build up points and multiplier by hitting bumpers, score satisfying combos, purchase powerful upgrades in the shop and create game-breaking builds!
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In Shape 2
Single-player alternative to Defect detector — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Defect detector.
In this minimalistic arcade game, you have to move and reshape your figure to match the passing figures.
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Math-Havoc
Single-player alternative to Defect detector — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Defect detector.
Solve fast. Think faster. Math-Havoc is a rapid-fire logic game where every second counts. Chain correct answers, push your limits, and survive as long as you can.
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消耗阳寿1
Single-player alternative to Defect detector — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Defect detector.
It's a boring game with no story, no levels, no nerve-racking effects, and no sound effects. Prices are for development funds only, please read the instructions before ordering.
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Clicker Time
Single-player alternative to Defect detector — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Defect detector.
Clicker Time is a simple and fun clicker game on Steam, where you earn points and unlock Steam achievements by simply tapping the screen!
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Mastermine
Single-player alternative to Defect detector — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Defect detector.
Mastermine is a 3D, minesweeper inspired puzzle game - solve complex boards over a 3D Rubik's Cube-esque map.
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Vlobs
Single-player alternative to Defect detector — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Defect detector.
A relaxing casual arcade/puzzle game all about connecting and popping vlobs.
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PSolTrix
Single-player alternative to Defect detector — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Defect detector.
Play Tetris on a regular dodecahedron or icosahedron. The latest development in falling-block technology.
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Chilljong
Single-player alternative to Defect detector — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Defect detector.
Chilljong is an endless adventure for lovers of puzzles and unhurried gameplay without limits! An unusual hybrid of genres in the style of mahjong connect will delight fans of the genre.
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Hunting grounds
Single-player alternative to Defect detector — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Defect detector.
Hunting grounds - Take on a fleet of space pirates as you pilot your starship in this arcade shoot'em up! Blow up enemies and collect bonuses in the vastness of the vast space and break new score records. How far can you go on this adventure?
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Torico's b-day gift hunt
Single-player alternative to Defect detector — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Defect detector.
Torico's b-day gift hunt - Toriko slept peacefully, looking forward to the upcoming party on her birthday, but bad luck - all the gifts were stolen! Restore justice and return the gifts to their place in this game inspired by the classic platformers of the 90s!
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Torico's mine quest!
Single-player alternative to Defect detector — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Defect detector.
Clean up the mine and uncover its secrets in this game inspired by classic 90s platformers!
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Horn sounds
Single-player alternative to Defect detector — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Defect detector.
Your task is to destroy all enemies on the map. Farms will provide you with provisions, with which you can hire new soldiers. Gather squads, hire new soldiers, capture farms... All this will help you win!
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Save the sheep
Single-player alternative to Defect detector — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Defect detector.
Sheep are a valuable resource, protect your sheep! Hire soldiers and build barricades on the enemy's path! Explode bombs and set traps!
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Keepers of ancient lands
Single-player alternative to Defect detector — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Defect detector.
ou are one of the defenders of ancient lands. In this game, you have to destroy crowds of enemies with the help of your faithful warriors.
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Xeno TD
Single-player alternative to Defect detector — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Defect detector.
The task is very simple - do not let the enemy forces pass on the way to your base. Enemies move along a marked path while you place defense towers along the path.