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Single-player games like Starfend

Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Starfend, 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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    Button Pop — Steam game cover

    Button Pop

    Single-player alternative to Starfend — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Strategy with Starfend.

    Button Pop is a 3D Tower defense game fused with Button mashing chaos. Construct the deadliest defense strategies by unlocking powerful traps and turrets across a variety of terrains, while building your very own button with the rewards of your adventures!

    2024ActionStrategyIndie10.59 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Grow Empire: Rome — Steam game cover

    Grow Empire: Rome

    Single-player alternative to Starfend — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Strategy with Starfend.

    Hey Caesar! Defend your fortress and build your roman empire

    2024ActionStrategySimulation3.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Towers & Goblins: The Last Stand — Steam game cover

    Towers & Goblins: The Last Stand

    Single-player alternative to Starfend — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Starfend.

    Build towers, manage resources, and lead units to defend your kingdom against goblins. Every decision you make determines your kingdom's fate.

    2025StrategyIndieSimulation4.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    SORALAND — Steam game cover

    SORALAND

    Single-player alternative to Starfend — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Strategy with Starfend.

    Third person strategy game: Collect resources, conquer new areas and grow your civilization.

    2021ActionStrategyIndie4.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Guerra de Insetos TW PREMIUM — Steam game cover

    Guerra de Insetos TW PREMIUM

    Single-player alternative to Starfend — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Strategy with Starfend.

    play, win insects and use multiple insects to beat your opponent

    2024ActionStrategyCasual0.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Island Crusaders — Steam game cover

    Island Crusaders

    Single-player alternative to Starfend — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Strategy with Starfend.

    Island Crusaders is a cute yet brutal tactical RTS game. Defend your home against swarms of enemies as your picturesque island gets stained by the blood of your enemies. Unlock new and unique units, strategically place and move them, and defeat the impending army.

    2021ActionStrategyIndie4.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Northend Tower Defense — Steam game cover

    Northend Tower Defense

    Single-player alternative to Starfend — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Strategy with Starfend.

    Jump into a realtime strategy, action filled battlefield, deploy relentless soldiers, unlock powerful troops and vehicles, upgrade your army, decimate the enemy. If that's not enough, jump into a chaotic Zombie mode, with traps, fun upgrades, and a new gameplay!

    2024ActionStrategyIndie3.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    EverSiege: Untold Ages — Steam game cover

    EverSiege: Untold Ages

    Single-player alternative to Starfend — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Starfend.

    Retreating ends here. Defend Bastion against evil hordes, reclaim lost powers, rebuild ancient ruins, and adapt your tactics to reverse the siege. Shape your playstyle in this hero-strategy rogue-lite solo or co-op up to 3 players.

    2026StrategyIndie19.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →