Single-player games like 十字防守(X Defense: Timing TD)
Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to 十字防守(X Defense: Timing TD), 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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Automatrons - Tower Defense
Single-player alternative to 十字防守(X Defense: Timing TD) — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with 十字防守(X Defense: Timing TD).
Join our machine legion to conquer the world.
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Cyber Tower
Single-player alternative to 十字防守(X Defense: Timing TD) — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with 十字防守(X Defense: Timing TD).
Tricky maps, insane waves. Once you master the path, enemies are nothing.
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SYNCHRONIZERS: UNDEAD MARINES
Single-player alternative to 十字防守(X Defense: Timing TD) — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with 十字防守(X Defense: Timing TD).
"SYNCHRONIZERS: UNDEAD MARINES" blends high-quality Three-Lane Tower Defense with Reverse Tower Defense gameplay. Command your units in a thrilling narrative reminiscent of a StarCraft and Plants Vs. Zombies fusion! Your choices will forge the path to victory—or defeat.
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TD Tower Defense
Single-player alternative to 十字防守(X Defense: Timing TD) — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Casual with 十字防守(X Defense: Timing TD).
Build your towers according to the enmey you are facing in the wave. Upgrade your turrets to increase range, damage or rewards. Each enemy wave will be random and increases in speed and damage resistance. How far can you go!
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Evolution of War
Single-player alternative to 十字防守(X Defense: Timing TD) — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with 十字防守(X Defense: Timing TD).
The Evolution of War game shows the evolution of warfare in 5 ages, starting with the age of dinosaurs, crusades, medieval, 21st century (present time) and futuristic (fiction).The game's main objective is to destroy the enemy base.
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Million Star Ship
Single-player alternative to 十字防守(X Defense: Timing TD) — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with 十字防守(X Defense: Timing TD).
This is a single player defense game for interstellar strategy. We have established 36 birth points. Players can freely switch birth points to control the size of the enemy. Set the moon as a base. Our fleet can conquer the universe and find legendary warships. Our journey is the sea of stars.
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Nexus Defenders
Single-player alternative to 十字防守(X Defense: Timing TD) — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with 十字防守(X Defense: Timing TD).
Tower Defense meets a Visual Novel narrative. Place an arsenal of towers to halt the invading enemy. Use special abilities such as napalm strikes, EMP blasts, and orbital lasers. A sci-fi space drama, filled with dialogue choices.
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Wave Defense: Trappist
Single-player alternative to 十字防守(X Defense: Timing TD) — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with 十字防守(X Defense: Timing TD).
Gear up and get going! Defend your outposts from waves of alien enemies with your mech. Build and upgrade your base, protecting the extraction of the mysterious planetary system’s rich resources!