Single-player games like Cook to Zero
Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Cook to Zero, 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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Undeads vs Humans
Single-player alternative to Cook to Zero — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Cook to Zero.
A Tower Defense with deck of cards. Unlock cards and build your own deck to beat the levels. Easy to play but hard to master.
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Chill Wizard
Single-player alternative to Cook to Zero — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Cook to Zero.
A chill incremental game with tower defense vibes where enemies can't harm you! You're a powerful wizard on an epic quest to party! Defeat hordes of joy killers for resources (Moonshine, Tobacco, and more!), construct buildings, call up to 6 friends. Drink A LOT of cocktails to upgrade your skills!
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Legend of Defenders
Single-player alternative to Cook to Zero — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Cook to Zero.
A thrilling idle tower defense game with automated battles and endless growth! Build your defenses, deploy heroes, and watch your fortress evolve from a humble outpost into an unstoppable stronghold—even while you’re away.
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Tower Defense Hero
Single-player alternative to Cook to Zero — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Cook to Zero.
A game combining tower defense and RPG
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Tiny Battles
Single-player alternative to Cook to Zero — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Cook to Zero.
Tiny Battles is a tactical action auto-battler where battles take place automatically in the arena.
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Catadel: Slot Defense
Single-player alternative to Cook to Zero — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Cook to Zero.
Spin the slot-style cryptex, chain symbol matches, and turn damage into gold. Choose war telegrams, buy relics and supplies, and aim for bigger hits. Invest in upgrades or save for the next tax deadline in this medieval slot-defense roguelite.
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Summoner Apprentice
Single-player alternative to Cook to Zero — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Cook to Zero.
Delve into the mystical art of summoning alongside Feylin, the last of the Ancients. Begin your journey as her new apprentice and learn how to summon minions, outwit your enemies, collect relics to enhance your powers and overcome the dreadful obstacles set in your path.
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Hero 2048
Single-player alternative to Cook to Zero — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Cook to Zero.
Perfect for players who love the intuitive satisfaction of merging puzzles and the tense excitement of tower defense battles.