Single-player games like Death Fortress
Below are 9 single-player Steam games similar to Death Fortress, 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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Crimson Quest
Single-player alternative to Death Fortress — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Strategy with Death Fortress.
Crimson Quest lets players control a single character that acts as a production base. Players can create units and towers, explore the field, and experience real-time roguelike progression with action elements, offering a unique twist on traditional RTS gameplay.
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Tome of the Damned
Single-player alternative to Death Fortress — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and RPG with Death Fortress.
Tome of the Damned is a dark top-down roguelike. You are undead. Slay the castle guards, upgrade your weapons and spells, and wield enchanted arms and elemental grimoires across dozens of locations against merciless bosses. Die, adapt, try again.
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Terralora
Single-player alternative to Death Fortress — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and RPG with Death Fortress.
Everything has gone to crap, you know your end will come soon enough, but you decide you’ll face your fears. Take on Beth’s final wish, set out to purify Aerlysia of all great demons, and seize the power of the Dreamstone.
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Ascend to ZERO
Single-player alternative to Death Fortress — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Strategy with Death Fortress.
Have you ever wondered what it feels like to stop time? Ascend to ZERO is a time-bending action-roguelike where you can use your unique ability to freeze time and fight your way to the top.
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PROJECT: Melee Only
Single-player alternative to Death Fortress — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and RPG with Death Fortress.
Play as an Android and fight your way to the highest Stage possible. Keep your level and your EXP and start again stronger. Reveal the secret of your purpose and the memories of your past life.
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Time to Love
Single-player alternative to Death Fortress — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and RPG with Death Fortress.
Time to Love is a 2D, top-down, co-op roguelike centered around two protagonists trying to keep reality from collapsing. You will traverse from timeline to timeline, strengthening yourself from each unique branch, seeking to bind what little remains after past mistakes.
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PESKY ORCS!
Single-player alternative to Death Fortress — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Strategy with Death Fortress.
In "Pesky Orcs!" you take part in medieval fantasy battles between ancient foes: Orcs and humans. Dive into a unique mix of Autobattler, RTS and Roguelike in real retro pixelart fashion!
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Pollo Diavolo
Single-player alternative to Death Fortress — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and RPG with Death Fortress.
The Lord of Terror has been reborn... in a bloody chicken. Fight through brutal procedural dungeons, master weapon-driven builds, grow stronger each run, and tear through hordes in fast-paced combat to claim your vengeance.
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Dark ill 暗黑蛊国
Single-player alternative to Death Fortress — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and RPG with Death Fortress.
This card adventure game combines elements of darkness, card and roguelike. Upgrading the cards will bring random attributes, creating various and unique adventure experiences. Design your custom card sets to defeat the decaying monsters, face the darkness and break the curse!