Single-player games like Defenders of Legends
Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Defenders of Legends, 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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Element TD 2 - Tower Defense
Single-player alternative to Defenders of Legends — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Defenders of Legends.
Element TD 2 sees you combine powerful elements to create unique towers. Prove your defenses against challenging foes, and compete or cooperate with others to determine who has mastered the elements.
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Creeper World 4
Single-player alternative to Defenders of Legends — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Defenders of Legends.
The unstoppable fluid enemy has returned and destroyed every world in its path! Defend against Creeper as it floods across the 3D terrain in this real time strategy game where the enemy is a fluid.
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9-Bit Armies: A Bit Too Far
Single-player alternative to Defenders of Legends — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Defenders of Legends.
Unleash voxel warfare in 9-Bit Armies: A Bit Too Far. Lead a modern military, build bases, unlock units, and attack in all-out war. Engage on land, sea and air in over two dozen missions, online skirmishes, or co-op. Easy to learn, a challenge to master.
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A Year Of Rain
Single-player alternative to Defenders of Legends — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Defenders of Legends.
A desolate realm, kept in flux by the rhythm of battle. A proving ground for those with great ambition. A Year Of Rain is the ultimate team real-time strategy game. Choose your faction, team up and take control of a legendary hero to lead your armies!
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Atom Zombie Smasher
Single-player alternative to Defenders of Legends — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Defenders of Legends.
The zombie apocalypse is upon us and it's up to you to evacuate everyone before they fall prey to the undead. Conduct massive rescue operations with a helping hand from snipers, artillery crews, orbital bombardments, and more.
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Stronghold: Definitive Edition
Single-player alternative to Defenders of Legends — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Defenders of Legends.
Greetings sire! Your stronghold awaits you. Build a castle economy, besiege unforgettable villains and return to the 'castle sim' that started it all. Experience this classic RTS with upgraded visuals, modernised gameplay, Steam multiplayer and a new campaign.
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Stronghold HD (2012)
Single-player alternative to Defenders of Legends — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Defenders of Legends.
The original castle sim, Stronghold HD allows you to design, build and destroy historical castles. Engage in medieval warfare against the AI in one of two single player campaigns or online with up to 8 players.
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Taur
Single-player alternative to Defenders of Legends — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Defenders of Legends.
Taur is an action-strategy sci-fi game. Control the Prime Cannon and unlock all of its powerful weapons and abilities. Build turrets, droids, aircraft and more as you fight to protect the homeworld of the Tauron droids against a relentless invasion. Will your Taur stand against the Imperion warmachine?