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Single-player games like Medieval Defenders

Below are 16 single-player Steam games similar to Medieval Defenders, 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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    Monster Battle Quest — Steam game cover

    Monster Battle Quest

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

    Recruit and evolve the perfect monster team to destroy opposing enemy. Defeat enemy monsters to earn gold, increase your strength, and dominate the monster world.

    2021ActionStrategyIndie1.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Orcavan: Idle RPG — Steam game cover

    Orcavan: Idle RPG

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

    Enter a medieval orc-themed idle RPG where every choice matters. Pick 1 of 3 character types, build your team, place your items wisely, and overcome increasingly difficult battles in a satisfying climb toward greater power.

    2026StrategyIndieRPG0.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Order Of The Gatekeepers — Steam game cover

    Order Of The Gatekeepers

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

    Online Co-Operative Tower Defense with endless build options and a heavy focus on rewarding creative strategies. With so many Levels, Towers, Abilities, Items, & Builder Specialties every match can be a different experience!

    2020ActionStrategyIndie9.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Fantasy Dashers — Steam game cover

    Fantasy Dashers

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

    A frantic turn-based strategy game where every move is infinite until you collide with something. Outsmart your enemies, trigger traps, set up ambushes and plan your every move. A single mistake is all your enemies need.

    2026StrategyIndieAdventureSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Timber Wars — Steam game cover

    Timber Wars

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

    In Timber Wars, protect sacred trees from relentless lumberjacks and machines. Summon and upgrade guardian trees with points earned over time or by defeating enemies. Strategically place and strengthen your guardians to defend the forest for as long as you can in this intense top-down strategy game.

    2025ActionStrategyRPG12.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Now There Be Goblins: Tower Defense VR — Steam game cover

    Now There Be Goblins: Tower Defense VR

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

    Fight off hordes of goblins in this VR smack and smash tower defense hybrid! Punish the invading goblins by using your mighty chained hammer and your wide arsenal of traps and structures.

    2023ActionStrategyIndie12.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Royal Defense — Steam game cover

    Royal Defense

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

    The castle needs a hero – hordes of trolls are surrounding it! Build towers, save money, learn spells - don't let the enemy in! Follow the exciting story of the dwarven kingdom's eternal struggle against the troll hordes, who want only to crush the dwarves and claim their territory.

    2014StrategyIndieAdventure14.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Tower Defense - Fantasy Legends Tower Game — Steam game cover

    Tower Defense - Fantasy Legends Tower Game

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

    Tower Defense - Fantasy Legends TD Game - Defend your Magic Kingdom against legendary villains like hordes of trolls, orcs, wizards, witches and undead monsters!In this Castle defense game you will have to think strategically to build towers!Fight the hordes in this strategy defense game!

    2017ActionStrategyIndie4.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    DG2: Defense Grid 2 — Steam game cover

    DG2: Defense Grid 2

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

    Great strategy is timeless. Build, adapt, and defend across dynamic maps, solo or online - every session brings new strategies, new solutions, and new surprises. Now is the perfect time to enter the grid.

    2014StrategyIndie9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Fort Defense — Steam game cover

    Fort Defense

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

    All hands on deck! Pirate armada dead ahead! Take part in an uncompromising struggle repelling freebooters' assaults. Watch out, the enemy may catch the tide for ruining your fortress. Build towers, collect crystals, upgrade spells and believe in your victory!

    2015StrategyIndieAdventure14.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Iron Sea Defenders — Steam game cover

    Iron Sea Defenders

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

    Man the guns! The enemy fleet is on the horizon! Defend your fort from attacks – show your tactical skill.

    2016ActionSportsStrategy14.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Gnomes Garden — Steam game cover

    Gnomes Garden

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

    Dry summer withered the king’s beloved garden and the surrounding gardens of the kingdom alike. The ruler has fallen ill and the kingdom is in danger. Help the princess save the gardens and make the king better again.

    2015StrategyIndieCasual14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Alice's Patchwork — Steam game cover

    Alice's Patchwork

    Single-player alternative to Medieval Defenders — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Casual with Medieval Defenders.

    Assemble patchwork mosaics while you travel with Alice and the famous characters of Wonderland and Looking-Glass Land

    2016StrategyCasual2.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Day D: Tower Rush — Steam game cover

    Day D: Tower Rush

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

    Onwards to the past! Learn the real power of science! Help the professor and his loyal companion deal with hordes of dinosaurs.

    2016ActionSportsStrategy14.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Alice's Patchworks 2 — Steam game cover

    Alice's Patchworks 2

    Single-player alternative to Medieval Defenders — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Medieval Defenders.

    Assemble patchwork mosaics, meet your favorite heroes from the world beyond the looking glass and help Alice become the queen!

    2016IndieCasual14.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Katy and Bob: Safari Cafe — Steam game cover

    Katy and Bob: Safari Cafe

    Single-player alternative to Medieval Defenders — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Casual with Medieval Defenders.

    Katy and Bob: a new chapter in the adventures of Katy and Bob. Head into the safari park and grow your business!

    2018StrategyCasual14.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →