Single-player games like Defense of the Earth
Below are 9 single-player Steam games similar to Defense of the Earth, 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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TROUBLESHOOTER: Abandoned Children
Single-player alternative to Defense of the Earth — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Defense of the Earth.
TROUBLESHOOTER: Abandoned Children is the first season of a turn-based strategy SRPG that takes place in the world of Troubleshooter.
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Dark Deity 2
Single-player alternative to Defense of the Earth — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Defense of the Earth.
Verroa is a peaceful continent on the brink of war as the Asverellian Empire seeks to expand - at your homeland’s expense. Command unlikely heroes, fight challenging turn-based battles, and watch hardship forge iron into steel. Dark Deity is back, bigger and better than before!
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Dark Deity
Single-player alternative to Defense of the Earth — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Defense of the Earth.
Step into the world of Terrazael and lead soon-to-be legendary heroes in a quest to restore a land fractured by broken oaths, reckless wars, and untamed magic. Fight back in turn-based battles, manage character relationships, collect dangerous artifacts, and hopefully restore the world...
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MEMOLITH: Forsaken by Light
Single-player alternative to Defense of the Earth — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Defense of the Earth.
A turn-based tactical RPG set in a medieval city overrun by horrific creatures, where only your wits and strategies can keep you alive. Plunge into The Dark Shroud to rescue survivors, inherit the memories of the fallen, and restore the shattered "Memolith" to reclaim the lost light.
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Kingsvein
Single-player alternative to Defense of the Earth — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Defense of the Earth.
Explore and reclaim the infested castle-city of Kingsvein! Ride into its depths on your trusty wyvern, and lead your customizable party of Knights and Mystics in deep tactical combat.
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Inkbound
Single-player alternative to Defense of the Earth — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Defense of the Earth.
A turn-based tactical roguelike from the creators of Monster Train. Play solo or co-op, create powerful builds, and save the Atheneum.
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Voidspire Tactics
Single-player alternative to Defense of the Earth — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Defense of the Earth.
An indie turn-based Tactics RPG with a heavy emphasis on exploration, character progression, and highly tactical combat. Create your own deeply customizable party of Warriors, Sorcerers, and Shiftcloaks to take on the Spire!
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Miasma Chronicles
Single-player alternative to Defense of the Earth — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Defense of the Earth.
From the creators of Mutant Year Zero: Road to Eden comes a beautifully crafted tactical adventure you won’t forget. Embark on a quest across a post-apocalyptic wasteland torn apart by a savage force known only as the ‘Miasma’.
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Planet of War: The Legend of Fu
Single-player alternative to Defense of the Earth — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and RPG with Defense of the Earth.
Save the world the way you want to: Most main and side quests as well as the game itself have several endings depending on your choices. A tactical combat system with over 100 different character and equipment skills. Over 20 hours of gameplay and over 20 original soundtracks.