Single-player games like East Defense
Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to East 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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Old School Tower Defense
Single-player alternative to East Defense — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with East Defense.
Build and upgrade towers with unique abilities to stop waves of enemies. With the advanced augment system, every 3 rounds you can boost your defenses and create strategies that fit your playstyle.
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Scramble
Single-player alternative to East Defense — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with East Defense.
Scramble is a resource management game in which you compete against other companies for the colonization of the New World.
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Gregg: Tower Defence
Single-player alternative to East Defense — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with East Defense.
Play as Gregg. Gather, build and destroy your slimy enemies in this thrilling pixel art tower defence!
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Defenders of Legends
Single-player alternative to East Defense — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with East Defense.
Defend your kingdom against legendary monsters. Place turrets strategically to block their path. Upgrade your defenses to fend off enemy hordes. Become the legendary guardian of the earth alone or in co-op!
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Defender's Dynasty
Single-player alternative to East Defense — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with East Defense.
A 2D Strategic Base Defender game set in Medieval times. As relentless Waves of enemy forces threaten your Stronghold, you must gather Resources, Fortify your Defenses and lead your Rebellion. Prepare to strengthen your Base and manage your Resources. But beaware of the Storms!
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The Final Bastion
Single-player alternative to East Defense — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with East Defense.
The Final Bastion is a Multiplayer PvP & PvE Tower-defense with a classic Medieval-Fantasy theme. Compete against players in head to head online in a PvP, sending waves against the enemy and growing your economy. Play side by side with your friends in PvE and see who survives the longest.
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Save The Village - Tower Defense
Single-player alternative to East Defense — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with East Defense.
Save The Village is a medieval tower defense game where you strategically protect villages from waves of skeletons, goblins, and fearsome bosses. Build powerful towers and use magical abilities to fend off the invading forces!
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Amogus TD 2 - Defense of the Sus
Single-player alternative to East Defense — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with East Defense.
Sussy tower defense game with unlimited ways to play the game. Play with unique towers and upgrade them to create perfect defense. Master every map and become the greatest sussy commander.