Single-player games like R.O.O.T.S
Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to R.O.O.T.S, 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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iBomber Defense Pacific
Single-player alternative to R.O.O.T.S — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with R.O.O.T.S.
iBomber moves to the Pacific as you fight a whole new enemy across the Pacific rim to regain freedom.
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Pongo
Single-player alternative to R.O.O.T.S — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with R.O.O.T.S.
Pongo is a 3D action platformer that combines pogo stick jumps with strategic FPS combat. Grab your Pongo, a tool usable as either a pogo stick or a gun, and traverse the vast islands of Flubber.
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SanctuaryRPG: Black Edition
Single-player alternative to R.O.O.T.S — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with R.O.O.T.S.
SanctuaryRPG: Black Edition is a humorous and strategic turn-based dungeon crawling ASCII adventure. Drawing heavy inspiration from both Roguelikes and Japanese RPGs, the game offers a robust action-RPG inspired combat system.
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Navpoint
Single-player alternative to R.O.O.T.S — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with R.O.O.T.S.
Take command of the Navigos Traffic Control Station and with the help of a fleet of Police Frigates, Customs Clippers and Tugboats. Guide cargoships, couriers, luxury liners and cruisers safely to their destinations.
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Super Sanctum TD
Single-player alternative to R.O.O.T.S — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with R.O.O.T.S.
Super Sanctum TD is a retro-styled Tower Defense game that focuses on strategy, customization and replayability. Build advanced mazes and construct powerful towers to prevent alien hordes from reaching the Core!
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HOARD
Single-player alternative to R.O.O.T.S — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with R.O.O.T.S.
YOU ARE THE DRAGON in this award-winning arcade strategy game. Burn villages, collect gold, and level up your dragon while playing 10 minute matches in single player or up to 4 player co-op and competitive modes. Over 30 levels and multiple game modes ensure you'll be burning for a long time!
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Bejeweled® 3
Single-player alternative to R.O.O.T.S — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Casual with R.O.O.T.S.
The biggest, brightest Bejeweled ever! Discover all-new ways to play the world’s #1 puzzle game. Find your perfect match with 8 breathtaking game modes that meet all your moods.
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Caster
Single-player alternative to R.O.O.T.S — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with R.O.O.T.S.
Dash across Scenic Locations destroying bug like creatures called the Flanx using 6 Unique Attacks that include Massive Terrain Deformation and High Speed Barrages of Energy Blasts!