Single-player games like Guards
Below are 15 single-player Steam games similar to Guards, 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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Etherlords II
Single-player alternative to Guards — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Guards.
The saga continues! Etherlords II takes you back to the world of Ether and into a whole new realm of fantastic possibilities. Lead your hero on an unforgettable journey through lands filled with unsurpassed beauty and danger to unlock the ultimate mystery.
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Druidstone: The Secret of the Menhir Forest
Single-player alternative to Guards — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Guards.
A tactical, turn-based RPG from the makers of Legend of Grimrock games. Every action, every turn counts as you control your party of heroes through challenging, handcrafted missions in the ancient, mist-clad Menhir Forest.
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Chaos Reborn
Single-player alternative to Guards — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Guards.
Turn-based wizard combat with the tactical positioning of chess and the bluff of poker. Features wizard customization, 100s of gear items, single player realm adventures, online leagues and co-op play.
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Shadowrun: Dragonfall - Director's Cut
Single-player alternative to Guards — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Guards.
Harebrained Schemes' biggest Shadowrun game to date, and the definitive Shadowrun RPG experience available on PC. Now a standalone title with tons of new content & improvements!
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The Dungeon Of Naheulbeuk: The Amulet Of Chaos
Single-player alternative to Guards — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Guards.
Step into the wacky heroic fantasy universe of the Dungeon of Naheulbeuk. Lead a team of unlikely and clumsy heroes in an epic and challenging tactical RPG. Live an adventure filled with humor, surprises and silly encounters.
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Blackguards
Single-player alternative to Guards — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Guards.
What happens when the only hope of a threatened world lies not with heroes in shining armor, but in the hands of a band of misfits and criminals? Blackguards, a new turn-based strategy RPG, explores this very question. You will discover over 180 unique hex-based battlegrounds within a dark and mature story of crime, drugs, and murder.
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Blackguards 2
Single-player alternative to Guards — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Guards.
Blackguards 2 is a turn-based strategy-RPG and will deliver challenging hexfield battles and a gritty story filled with violence and crime. - Includes bonus content: Soundtrack, digital Art Book and Strategy Guide Book!
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Songs of Silence
Single-player alternative to Guards — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Guards.
Lead armies, rebuild fallen kingdoms, and rise to greatness! Embark on an epic journey of strategy in a visually stunning world. Fight intense battles and uncover a captivating story.
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Warstone TD
Single-player alternative to Guards — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Guards.
Warstone is a Tower Defense game, with RPG, Strategy, and even city building elements. Detailed Hi-res graphics and beautiful illustrations combine with a deep storyline to draw you into the world.
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Plants vs. Zombies GOTY Edition
Single-player alternative to Guards — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Guards.
Zombies are invading your home, and the only defense is your arsenal of plants! Armed with an alien nursery-worth of zombie-zapping plants like peashooters and cherry bombs, you'll need to think fast and plant faster to stop dozens of types of zombies dead in their tracks.
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FINAL FANTASY
Single-player alternative to Guards — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
The original FINAL FANTASY comes to life with completely new graphics and audio! A remodeled 2D take on the first game in the world-renowned FINAL FANTASY series! Enjoy the timeless story told through charming retro graphics.
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Age of Defense
Single-player alternative to Guards — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Guards.
Age of Defense is a tower defense game full of mind-blowing mayhem. There are tons of monsters and tough defenders in the game each of which fits perfectly into a funny cartoonish setting.
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Guards II: Chaos in Hell
Single-player alternative to Guards — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Guards.
Assemble a squad of four fearless heroes and embark on a deadly journey through the circles of Hell, inspired by dark myths from around the world. Battle legions of demons and challenge the Devil himself!
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Guards II: Prologue
Single-player alternative to Guards — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Guards.
Assemble a team of four brave heroes and embark on a nightmarish journey through the circles of Hell, filled with demons and ancient horrors! The free tactical game Guards II: Prologue will immerse you in battles inspired by myths from various cultures. Are you ready to challenge the darkness?
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Age of Defense: Prehistory
Single-player alternative to Guards — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Guards.
The most addicting tower defense game, packed with monsters and tough defenders, all of which fit perfectly into the cartoonish environment. Prehistory is a prologue for the main story Age of Defense.