Single-player games like Refence
Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Refence, 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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Samawa Idle
Single-player alternative to Refence — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Refence.
Unleash the power of specialized towers to annihilate hordes of monsters in this idle game with roguelike elements. Collect gold, level up your towers, face powerful bosses, and refine your strategy with an evolving skill tree.
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Nomad Idle
Single-player alternative to Refence — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Refence.
Face waves of enemies automatically and create builds by distributing stat points, leveling up equipment, choosing passive skills, summons and more. An idle game about killing hordes of enemies, becoming stronger, and exploring an unfolding storyline. A spin-off of Nomad Survival.
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Idle Hero TD - Tower Defense
Single-player alternative to Refence — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Refence.
Endless idle tower defense game full of deep strategy and combat mechanics. Unlock and upgrade dozens of epic fantasy heroes to defeat an infinite swarm of enemy monsters. Strategize hero positions, synergies, and skills for an effective defense, then sit back and let the auto-battler do its thing!
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All Aboard! The Train Defense Express
Single-player alternative to Refence — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Refence.
Protect the Infinite Power Generator by looping around the train tracks! Battle endless waves of enemies in this unique hybrid of auto-battler, survivor, tower defense, idle/clicker gameplay. How long can you survive?
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Clicker Arena
Single-player alternative to Refence — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Refence.
Welcome to the arena! An auto battler with lite "idle" game mechanics. Defeat bosses to earn resources and power up. Invest in a complex skill tree and dig for ancient relics. Earn glory from righteous combat and spend it on permanent upgrades that ramp up the pace and excitement every run.
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castle idler
Single-player alternative to Refence — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Casual with Refence.
castle idler is a short, relaxing incremental tower defense game with no waves. upgrade towers, collect coins, and unlock powerful prestige upgrades to defend your castle.
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Raid Auctus
Single-player alternative to Refence — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Refence.
Grow your perfect raid team while the game runs! Build and train your squad from 20 unique classes, enhance their power through permanent upgrades, and watch them conquer challenging raids in Raid Auctus.
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Legacy of Defense
Single-player alternative to Refence — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Refence.
Become the hero who protects the fantasy world and stop the monster invasion! 'Legacy of Defense' combines defense with deck-building. Build your deck, use powerful skills, gain experience, upgrade, clear stages, and defeat the final boss. Ready to test your strategy and luck?