Single-player games like Tavern Defense
Below are 11 single-player Steam games similar to Tavern 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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RogueJack21
Single-player alternative to Tavern Defense — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Tavern Defense.
RogueJack21 is a Blackjack-inspired deckbuilder where you build and upgrade your deck to battle your opponents. Navigate through procedurally generated casinos and take revenge on The House, the ruthless mafia ruling Noir City that stole everything from you.
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Gridfall
Single-player alternative to Tavern Defense — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
Gridfall is a fantasy deckbuilder where synergy on the grid is key. Feed, train and grow your army on this turn-based conquest!
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Archon Soul: Prologue
Single-player alternative to Tavern Defense — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Tavern Defense.
Archon Soul is a 2D roguelike dice-builder where you create powerful dice using swappable faces, runes, and bodies with unique effects. Draft spells, craft powerful synergies, defeat challenging enemies, and conquer the Archon's palace.
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Spinny Dungeon
Single-player alternative to Tavern Defense — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Tavern Defense.
The slot machine roguelike. Each time you hit the SPIN button monsters creep closer. KILL 'em! LOOT 'em! EAT 'em! Focus on spells or synergies between symbols. Spin to DIE or spin to SURVIVE!
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Slay the Spire 2
Single-player alternative to Tavern Defense — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Tavern Defense.
The iconic roguelike deckbuilder returns. Craft a unique deck, encounter bizarre creatures, and discover relics of immense power in Slay the Spire 2!
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As We Descend
Single-player alternative to Tavern Defense — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Tavern Defense.
The apocalyptic roguelike deckbuilder with squad sculpting and deep tactics. Recruit the right units and outmaneuver titanic foes on dangerous expeditions. Build up allies and resources in the feudal Vault-City. Can you survive all the perils that await the last bastion of humanity?
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Into The Grid
Single-player alternative to Tavern Defense — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Tavern Defense.
Become a master hacker in this Cyberpunk Roguelike Deckbuilder. Explore the dangers of cyberspace and fight evil corporations. Build and upgrade a deck of powerful programs. Unlock perks and skills, and unleash digital hell on your enemies. Dive Into The Grid!
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Rentlord
Single-player alternative to Tavern Defense — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Tavern Defense.
Rentlord is a combo-making roguelike real estate game where you buy properties, manage your income, and overcome unique weekly challenges. Strategic property upgrades and plugins with high combo potential, each run offers new opportunities to maximize rent, while avoiding taxes!
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Mango's Fisharium
Single-player alternative to Tavern Defense — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Tavern Defense.
Mango’s Fisharium is a short incremental game about catching unique fishes and displaying them in the Fish Aquarium. Designed to be completed in around 4 hours.
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Office 29
Single-player alternative to Tavern Defense — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
You overslept at work, and when you woke up, everyone was already gone. The office is eerily empty, and strange anomalies seem to have taken over. Explore the office, gather your 29 items, and go home.
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Cozy Desktop Konbini
Single-player alternative to Tavern Defense — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
Run your own Konbini in this Cozy and Relaxing Idle Game that stays at the bottom of your screen, accompanied by soothing lofi musics. Sort your selling products on the shelves. Decorate your Konbini, unlock new products and decorations—all while you work or relax.