Single-player games like Anathyma
Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Anathyma, 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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Tower Defense Hero
Single-player alternative to Anathyma — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Strategy with Anathyma.
A game combining tower defense and RPG
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Legends of Goodness
Single-player alternative to Anathyma — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Strategy with Anathyma.
A revolutionary hybrid of strategy and action. Command your forces from above, then fight as a hero with Hero Takeover Mode. Lead 22 chosen heroes from different nations and battle the reptilian armies of the demon Whispera in a world torn between light and darkness.
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Eternal Vigil: Crystal Defender
Single-player alternative to Anathyma — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Strategy with Anathyma.
Eternal Vigil is a first-person action fantasy set in a tower defense world. Protect the sacred Crystal from waves of relentless monsters using magical weapons and powerful turrets
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Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition
Single-player alternative to Anathyma — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Anathyma.
Gird your loins and sharpen your steel! Besiege 20 unique enemy lords and battle friends online, in this expanded remaster of the classic 'castle sim'. Relive history with new units, opponents, visuals, audio, campaigns, skirmish trails, co-op and larger maps.
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Age of Darkness: Final Stand
Single-player alternative to Anathyma — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Anathyma.
Age of Darkness: Final Stand is a dark fantasy survival RTS where you must illuminate, build and defend humanity’s last bastion against hordes of Nightmares. Set in the remnants of a kingdom consumed by a deadly fog, you decide. Will you hide in the light? Or take back your world.
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Nordhold
Single-player alternative to Anathyma — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Anathyma.
Enemies are coming! Every decision matters: build your city, grow the economy, and prepare for enemy waves. Strengthen your defenses, adapt your strategy, and unleash your hero’s full potential. This unique Tower Defense will test your skills – are you worthy to claim a place at Valhalla?
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Door Kickers 2: Task Force North
Single-player alternative to Anathyma — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Strategy with Anathyma.
Command military Special Ops Teams in gripping tactical combat against a Middle East-based terrorist network. Sequel to RockPaperShotgun's "Best Tactics Game of 2014".
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Empires Apart
Single-player alternative to Anathyma — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Anathyma.
An exciting free-to-play Real Time Strategy game set in medieval times. Uniquely designed factions, customization options, singleplayer and multiplayer gameplay. Gather resources, raise an army and lead your civilization to victory in a classic RTS, brought to the modern age.