Single-player games like Brutal TD
Below are 11 single-player Steam games similar to Brutal TD, 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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DROPSOL
Single-player alternative to Brutal TD — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Brutal TD.
DROPSOL is a retro-style arcade game where, equipped only with a parasol that reduces your speed, you have to dodge obstacles and take special items to increase your chances of getting a big score.
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Cave Of Treats
Single-player alternative to Brutal TD — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Brutal TD.
You're trapped inside the TV — but hey, life’s meant to be fun, right? Dig through the cave and go trick-or-treating.. But watch out for the enemies... what could they be after? Maybe your sweets? Defend your territory, don’t let anyone invade your cave and steal your treats.
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VOID WARD
Single-player alternative to Brutal TD — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Brutal TD.
A minimalist roguelite tower defense with neon aesthetics. Defend your planet against infinite waves of geometric enemies. Buy 70 upgrades, activate abilities, chain combos and grow stronger between runs with permanent upgrades. Every attempt makes you stronger.
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Monster Killer
Single-player alternative to Brutal TD — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Brutal TD.
Monster Killer - shooter, controlling the sight help the monster hunter, clear all the locations.
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The Scam
Single-player alternative to Brutal TD — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Brutal TD.
Play as a little purple square who just wants to have coins and not get scammed.
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Orbit Breaker
Single-player alternative to Brutal TD — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Casual with Brutal TD.
Choose a geometric core, survive escalating waves with automatic weapons, and evolve matching weapons and passives into stronger builds. Explore sectors, find unlocks, and defeat the boss.
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Defend the Fort
Single-player alternative to Brutal TD — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Brutal TD.
2D topdown zombie survival shooter, build defences, survive the waves of zombies
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misaligned
Single-player alternative to Brutal TD — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Brutal TD.
Classic 80s inspired shooter
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Merri Puzzle
Single-player alternative to Brutal TD — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Brutal TD.
Merri Puzzle is a physics based puzzle solving game, with a unique look and feel to it. The goal is simple, getting an object, often a ball to the end of a maze.
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Physics Cake
Single-player alternative to Brutal TD — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Brutal TD.
Physics Cake is a 2-D physics simulation game where you can draw containers, objects, or anything you want really and put whatever chosen physical object you want inside of it.
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Big Jays Rattastic Adventure
Single-player alternative to Brutal TD — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Casual with Brutal TD.
Big Jays Rattastic Adventure is a 3D mascot platformer game with tons of collectibles. Every level can be finished without collecting anything, but the more stuff you grab, the better grade you get at the end of each level. Unlock more levels and stuff by getting higher grades on previous levels.