Single-player games like Age of Defense
Below are 13 single-player Steam games similar to Age of 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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Kingdom Rush Vengeance - Tower Defense
Single-player alternative to Age of Defense — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Age of Defense.
It's payback time! Lead your mighty dark army and make the Kingdom tremble with every step. Build powerful towers, choose your arsenal for destruction, and find the deadliest combination - train legendary heroes and lead them to victory!
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Age of Defense: Prehistory
Single-player alternative to Age of Defense — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Age of Defense.
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.
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Goblin Assault: Tower Defense
Single-player alternative to Age of Defense — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Age of Defense.
Goblin Assault is an epic tower defense adventure where you stand against relentless hordes of goblins, monsters, and powerful bosses. Forge your strategy and prepare for a legendary fight!
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Kingdom Rush 5: Alliance TD
Single-player alternative to Age of Defense — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Age of Defense.
While a formidable evil emerges, an unexpected alliance is taking shape! It will take the finest warriors of Linirea and the relentless Dark Army to stop it. Beware! Though they may journey side by side the ever-changing winds of fate could swiftly alter their course.
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Monster Battle Quest
Single-player alternative to Age of Defense — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Age of Defense.
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.
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Mages Defense
Single-player alternative to Age of Defense — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Age of Defense.
In a fantastic and unique land, dark creatures seek to destroy the peace of the world and rule the earth. Help the Mages to defend the world against them building traps in their path and using magic in a colorful and happy environment
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Neighbourhood Loot
Single-player alternative to Age of Defense — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Age of Defense.
THIEVES...Everywhere...But it's enough, No More, Time to take back YOUR Neighbourhood! Fight Back with all you have in this comedic, cartoonish themed strategic tower defence, created to give you hours of replayability and ridiculous mayhem. WELCOME to NEIGHBOURHOOD LOOT Good Citizen!
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Raccoon: The Orc Invasion
Single-player alternative to Age of Defense — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Age of Defense.
Racoon lives in a forest with his friends. He had a happy and a joyful life, until in the mountains appeared a portal.From the portal came out some strange creatures he never saw before. They are orcs. Your mission is to protect the forest and your friends from invaders.
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Warstone TD
Single-player alternative to Age of Defense — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Age of Defense.
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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Kingdom Run VR
Single-player alternative to Age of Defense — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Age of Defense.
Kingdom Run VR is an action-packed fitness game; explore trapped tombs, avoid dangers, collect gems and eliminate enemies!
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Guards
Single-player alternative to Age of Defense — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Age of Defense.
Four heroes are facing a horde of evil! Ultimate abilities, magic artifacts, hero upgrades and clever tactics... All these will help to defeat the Boss.
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Guards II: Chaos in Hell
Single-player alternative to Age of Defense — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Age of Defense.
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 Age of Defense — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Age of Defense.
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?