Single-player games like Yet Another Zombie Defense
Below are 14 single-player Steam games similar to Yet Another Zombie Defense, 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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Zombie Defense
Single-player alternative to Yet Another Zombie Defense — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Strategy with Yet Another Zombie Defense.
A modern hybrid of the classic RTS and modern Tower Defense. Recruit soldiers, place them on slots and let them shoot incoming waves of zombies by their own. Order supplies, throw grenades, order airstrikes and many more... Perfect mix of strategy, tactics and micromanagement.
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Guns n Zombies
Single-player alternative to Yet Another Zombie Defense — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Yet Another Zombie Defense.
This is the world after a zombie apocalypse in which the main characters have to go through many perils. It is a story about ordinary people who, when faced with danger, decided not to run away from it, but to fight back. As the story goes along, you will learn what caused the disaster and help other survivors to overcome its aftermath.
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VERSUS SQUAD
Single-player alternative to Yet Another Zombie Defense — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Yet Another Zombie Defense.
Versus Squad is a fast action twin-stick shooter from the creator of Nation Red. Build your own sandbox defense and battle thousands of zombie mutants in top down combat! Face up to a dozen bosses. Simultaneously. Collect loot, build and repair. Play single player, on-line or local coop!
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I, Zombie
Single-player alternative to Yet Another Zombie Defense — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Yet Another Zombie Defense.
Quite a different zombie game - this time YOU are the zombie! Command your infested comrades, fight your way to freedom and let the zombie kind dominate the world! Oh, and you're able to create your own scenarios!
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They Are Coming
Single-player alternative to Yet Another Zombie Defense — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Yet Another Zombie Defense.
They Are Coming is a hybrid game that combines roguelike, tower defense, and base building in a side-scrolling shooter format. It offers a straightforward gaming experience for pure enjoyment.
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Sanctum 2
Single-player alternative to Yet Another Zombie Defense — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Strategy with Yet Another Zombie Defense.
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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How to Survive
Single-player alternative to Yet Another Zombie Defense — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Yet Another Zombie Defense.
“A real Gem” – Destructoid at E3 “Offers a different experience for zombie game veterans” – Co-Optimus“Has a lot more going for it than smashing brains and gory, red goo ... With a surprisingly deep crafting system” – GamesRadarYou're shipwrecked on an isolated island, a desperate castaway in a total freakshow world. How will you survive?
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Monsters are Coming!
Single-player alternative to Yet Another Zombie Defense — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Strategy with Yet Another Zombie Defense.
Beware, Monsters are Coming! In this Tower-Survivor rogue-lite, you protect an ever-moving city from unrelenting hordes. Gather resources, fortify defences, and survive for as long as you can. Will you reach the Ark?
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Zombie Shooter
Single-player alternative to Yet Another Zombie Defense — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Yet Another Zombie Defense.
The human race is in danger again. This time scientists could not cope the imminent threat and became monsters themselves. Crowds of zombie people filled the secret research base. The dreadful contagion is about to spread earth wide. Use the last chance to save the humanity from total annihilation!
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Yet Another Zombie Survivors
Single-player alternative to Yet Another Zombie Defense — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Yet Another Zombie Defense.
The Horde is coming but you're ready to fight it! Assemble your team and decide upon their enhancements to find the most efficient synergies against thousands of the undead. Survive. Then evolve. Then break all the limits in this deceivingly simple but addictive bullet heaven game.
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The Neverending Summer
Single-player alternative to Yet Another Zombie Defense — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Yet Another Zombie Defense.
Summer comes again and again, and changes come quietly.
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Fury Unleashed
Single-player alternative to Yet Another Zombie Defense — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Yet Another Zombie Defense.
Shoot your way through the pages of an ever-changing comic book in this fast-paced roguelike. Play solo, in local or online co-op, expand your weaponry, and upgrade your hero with each run. All that to find out why has your creator lost his faith in you and to prove him wrong.
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Oozi: Earth Adventure
Single-player alternative to Yet Another Zombie Defense — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Yet Another Zombie Defense.
Oozi: Earth Adventure is a classic 2D platformer with old school gameplay - no puzzles, no punishment, just 100% pure classic platforming fun! Its most prominent features are HD visuals and beautiful hand-drawn art, but despite its visual style, it’s a good fit for all kinds of gamers!
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Fury Unleashed: Prologue
Single-player alternative to Yet Another Zombie Defense — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Yet Another Zombie Defense.
Fury Unleashed is a combo-driven roguelite action platformer - each kill you score increases your combo. Hit certain thresholds and your damage resistance and healing powers will kick in! It's a game you can even beat in one, ultimate combo. Are you up for the task?