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Single-player games like Undead Tide: Light's Defense

Below are 9 single-player Steam games similar to Undead Tide: Light's 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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    HEXED DELTA — Steam game cover

    HEXED DELTA

    Single-player alternative to Undead Tide: Light's Defense — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Casual with Undead Tide: Light's Defense.

    You are a triangle. The world scrolls. Don't fall behind. HEXED DELTA is a fast-paced infinite platformer where everything - the player, the platforms, the enemies, the effects - are made from raw geometric shapes. No sprites. No textures. Just polygons, lines, and math.

    2026ActionStrategyIndie5.09 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Arcane Trigger — Steam game cover

    Arcane Trigger

    Single-player alternative to Undead Tide: Light's Defense — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and RPG with Undead Tide: Light's Defense.

    Arcane Trigger is a bullet-building roguelike where every shot is crafted before it's fired. Forge over 220 bullets, shape their effects with 150+ magical seals, and master infinite synergies in this endlessly replayable strategic shooter.

    2025StrategyIndieRPG8.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Thunder Tank: Iron Shield — Steam game cover

    Thunder Tank: Iron Shield

    Single-player alternative to Undead Tide: Light's Defense — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Casual with Undead Tide: Light's Defense.

    A relaxing strategy idle shooter that blends bullet hell action with backpack-like inventory management. Pilot your vehicle through a desolate, post-modern world, conquer 20 difficulty levels, collect diverse weapons, and build the ultimate firepower lineup to survive the wasteland.

    2026StrategyIndieCasual3.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Book Shooter — Steam game cover

    Book Shooter

    Single-player alternative to Undead Tide: Light's Defense — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and RPG with Undead Tide: Light's Defense.

    《Book Shooter》is a tower defense roguelike game where YOU become the magic tome! Transmigrated into a fantasy world, you inhabit legendary books like An Actor's Work, The Bible, and A Brief History of Time. You will face many enemies, come and fight!

    2025StrategyIndieRPG6.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Machick 2 — Steam game cover

    Machick 2

    Single-player alternative to Undead Tide: Light's Defense — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares RPG with Undead Tide: Light's Defense.

    A magical, chaotic roguelike-survivor. Craft insane wands, evolve and fuse powerful spells, equip crazy gear, and wield the power of divine relics. Get ready to wipe out hordes of hungry frogs and face mighty bosses in unique, unpredictable runs.

    2025ActionIndieRPG6.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Little Witch Survivors — Steam game cover

    Little Witch Survivors

    Single-player alternative to Undead Tide: Light's Defense — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and RPG with Undead Tide: Light's Defense.

    "Little Witch Survivors" is a magic pigeon barrage shooting game. You will play as a little witch, summoning and commanding eight unique magic guardians to fight side by side! Each guardian has dual skills, and you can switch strategies freely in the equipment slots - weave your own magic miracle!

    2025ActionStrategyAdventure4.14 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Mining Survivors — Steam game cover

    Mining Survivors

    Single-player alternative to Undead Tide: Light's Defense — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Undead Tide: Light's Defense.

    Incremental Survivors-like in which you mine valuable resources whilst slaying hoards of enemies.

    2025ActionStrategyIndie4.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Neon Abyss 2 — Steam game cover

    Neon Abyss 2

    Single-player alternative to Undead Tide: Light's Defense — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares RPG with Undead Tide: Light's Defense.

    Dive into the cybermyth roguelike chaos of Neon Abyss 2! Now featuring up to 4-player online co-op, more combat styles, and unlimited item synergies, every run delivers a dramatic, action-packed experience you won't forget.

    2025ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Doom Survivor: Horde Rush — Steam game cover

    Doom Survivor: Horde Rush

    Single-player alternative to Undead Tide: Light's Defense — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares RPG and Casual with Undead Tide: Light's Defense.

    Bullet hell meets Survivor-like Roguelite! Battle endless zombie hordes as unique heroes. Combine talent trees with 11 weapons (dragon guns, laser rifles) and gear (masks/wings) for explosive fire, lightning, or summon builds. Unlock heroes, master dodge, and dominate the apocalypse!

    2026IndieRPGCasual2.79 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →