Single-player games like Project Screwed
Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Project Screwed, 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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Toaster Defense
Single-player alternative to Project Screwed — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Strategy with Project Screwed.
Smash and shoot down robots in this challenging fast-paced game that mixes tower defense and shoot 'em up platforming. Build lamps, fans, and meat tenderizers to aid in your defenses and find the deadliest combination. Do you have what it takes to defend the world's cutest toaster?!
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I am Reptile
Single-player alternative to Project Screwed — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Project Screwed.
In this 2D action platformer, you'll play as a humanoid reptile and save the planet and your people from an evil corporation! Reach the control center and activate the self-destruct mechanism! It won't be easy, as there are plenty of traps, obstacles, and heavily armed guards in your way!
- 3
Tanks Etc.
Single-player alternative to Project Screwed — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Strategy with Project Screwed.
Tanks Etc. is a modern reimagining of co-op overhead arcade classics; it offers classic gameplay while adding in depths of strategy to keep players reinventing strategies for waging war with their friends.
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X-Morph: Defense
Single-player alternative to Project Screwed — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Strategy with Project Screwed.
Unique fusion of a top-down shooter and tower defense strategy. You are the invader! Use destructive weapons or lead your enemies into a maze of towers. Strategize in the build mode by carefully selecting various types of alien towers or throw yourself right into the heat of the battle.
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Abduction Bit
Single-player alternative to Project Screwed — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Project Screwed.
Abduction Bit is a NES-like arcade based on elements of some timeless classics from 80's (Bubble Bobble, Ice Climber, Mario Bros).
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Sanctum 2
Single-player alternative to Project Screwed — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Strategy with Project Screwed.
Sanctum 2 is the sequel to the world’s first Tower Defense/FPS hybrid game. Pick from four unique character classes and embark on a mission to protect the oxygen-producing Cores from hordes of deadly aliens who are threatened by their existence.
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Dungeon Defenders: Awakened
Single-player alternative to Project Screwed — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Strategy with Project Screwed.
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?
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Dungeon Defenders
Single-player alternative to Project Screwed — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Strategy with Project Screwed.
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!