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Single-player games like Item TD

Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Item TD, 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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    Medieval Chaos — Steam game cover

    Medieval Chaos

    Single-player alternative to Item TD — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Item TD.

    Slay, merge, and survive in this pixel roguelike battleground! Craft deadly weapons, fight endless hordes, and embrace medieval madness.

    2024ActionIndieAdventure1.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Dawnhold — Steam game cover

    Dawnhold

    Single-player alternative to Item TD — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Strategy with Item TD.

    Dawnhold is a top-down action base-defense game where you gather resources, build up your defenses, and survive relentless enemy waves. Strike back by assaulting enemy strongholds and defeating powerful bosses in a fight to protect the Sunstone.

    2026ActionStrategyIndie7.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
  3. 3
    Siege of Akanor — Steam game cover

    Siege of Akanor

    Single-player alternative to Item TD — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Strategy with Item TD.

    A castle defense you fight in person. Between waves you spend your gold on swordsmen, archers, traps and barricades; when the horn sounds you take the field yourself, sword and bow in hand. Solo, in co-op for up to four, or from the horde's side.

    ActionStrategyIndieSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Mimicry — Steam game cover

    Mimicry

    Single-player alternative to Item TD — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Strategy with Item TD.

    A classic dungeon crawler with a spin. Instead of a brave adventurer, play as a chest-disguised mimic and defend your underground home from knightly invaders. Use a mixture of stealth and strategy to clear the floors and restore peace to the society of sentient chests.

    2023ActionStrategyIndie4.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Flameward — Steam game cover

    Flameward

    Single-player alternative to Item TD — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Strategy with Item TD.

    A tower defense on the move. Escort the last flame through a sunless world, command a mounted hero, and play cards to deploy troops and spells. Dodge deadly attacks, break ambushes, and upgrade your deck for the road ahead.

    2026ActionStrategyIndieSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Tiny Legends — Steam game cover

    Tiny Legends

    Single-player alternative to Item TD — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Strategy with Item TD.

    Get ready for an epic adventure to defend your kingdom from goblins and their dark spirits! Build towers, command your troops, and adapt your strategy through storms, snow, and night battles. Upgrade your forces and strike back into goblin lands to uncover their secret and take your revenge!

    ActionStrategyIndieSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Amber Trail — Steam game cover

    Amber Trail

    Single-player alternative to Item TD — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Strategy with Item TD.

    Amber trail is a pixel art 2D side scrolling real time strategy mixed with hack'n slash action. Manage resources and defend your settlement from incoming enemies.

    2023ActionStrategy4.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Ultimate Protector — Steam game cover

    Ultimate Protector

    Single-player alternative to Item TD — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Item TD.

    Tired of moving around without purposes? Come and protect the goddess with multiple combination of skills and elements. Discover and upgrade your weapon to super, even hyper! Play this game with a joy from both tower defense and rogue!

    2022StrategyIndieCasual2.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →