- #1 Dungeon Warfare 2
71% matchVery Positive90% of 1,137 reviews2018
Dev: Valsar
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 15.3 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Become a dungeon lord to defend your dungeons with the deadliest of traps and insidious contraptions against greedy adventurers and wannabe heroes.
Why similar: Tower Defense 48.3%, Strategy 38.3%, Indie 13.4%
- #2 Lethal Laser
71% matchPositive82% of 38 reviews2017
Dev: DigiFeather
Windows · Mac
《Lethal Laser》 is a directional laser based tower defense game. No bullet/arrow shooting nor warrior producing, just pure laser. Laser reflection, split, color separation, color combine, play it with strategy you never seen in TD games.
Why similar: Strategy 44.7%, Tower Defense 37.9%, Indie 17.4%
- #3 Project Hastur
71% matchPositive89% of 18 reviews2019
Dev: Polymorphic Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Defend humanity against the ever changing threat of the alien Proteans. Project Hastur combines elements of 3D tower defense and real-time strategy with models of biological evolution to create a uniquely challenging experience.
Why similar: Strategy 46.3%, Tower Defense 35.6%, Indie 18%
- #4 Crumbled World
72% match8 user reviews50% of 8 reviews2016
Dev: Clone Corps
Windows · Linux
Crumbled World is a tower defense game where you're tasked to create a maze of defensive structures with the purpose to defend the world crystal. The world crystal is what keeps the world from further collapsing into darkness and without it no hope exists.
Why similar: Tower Defense 50.8%, Strategy 35.4%, Indie 13.8%
- #5 Rabbit Island
72% matchMixed66% of 41 reviews2016
Dev: Serhii Vitukhin
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 98%
We invite you to join a trip to little islands of jolly forms. We will be thankful to you, the great strategist, if you help us to get rid of gluttonous rabbits.
Why similar: Strategy 44.1%, Tower Defense 39.3%, Indie 16.7%
- #6 Defense Zone
70% matchVery Positive83% of 83 reviews2014
Dev: Artem Kotov
Windows · Mac · Linux
Stunning detail of levels, in-depth gameplay, finely tuned balance of all levels and turrets. During the game you will hold your defense with your turrets against the massive hordes of enemies.
Why similar: Tower Defense 58.1%, Strategy 31.2%, Indie 10.7%
- #7 Defense of the Fantasy Robots
70% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2018
Dev: Tulaboev Ikhvolbek
Windows
Defense of the Fantasy Robots is a Tower-Defense game that focuses on tactical and strategical depth.
Why similar: Strategy 47.5%, Tower Defense 34%, Indie 18.5%
- #8 Cubemen 2
70% matchMixed68% of 231 reviews2013
Dev: 3 Sprockets
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Cubemen 2 is a fast paced, action packed, original 3D Strategy game where you use your little Cubemen units to defend and attack enemies in a range of awesome game modes including CTF, Skirmish, Territory and more.
Why similar: Tower Defense 51%, Strategy 34.7%, Indie 14.3%
- #9 War in a Box: Paper Tanks
70% matchMostly Positive71% of 208 reviews2014
Dev: DQ Team
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 42 minMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 43%
Build your towers of paper before they get out of the box and make a big mess in the room. Manage the turrets, upgrade and be careful where you put them... every decision can be fatal! Watch out for the air units, they have a different route!
Why similar: Tower Defense 59.9%, Strategy 29.7%, Indie 10.4%
- #10 War Heroes: Invasion
69% matchMixed58% of 38 reviews2018
Dev: Hammerson Games
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 98%
Mighty towers, powerful explosions, epic battles - all these and much more awaits you in this one of the best Tower Defense games. Evil tanks, warplanes, mortar men and machine-gunners are ready to attack the land of civilians. Take the challenge and commence the battle!
Why similar: Strategy 45.5%, Tower Defense 36.8%, Indie 17.7%
- #11 Defense Zone 2
68% matchVery Positive85% of 162 reviews2014
Dev: Artem Kotov
Windows · Mac · Linux
Stunning detail of levels, in-depth gameplay, finely tuned balance of all levels and turrets. The new, engaging levels are even more stunning and impressive.
Why similar: Tower Defense 63.4%, Strategy 27.2%, Indie 9.4%
- #12 HarmonyTD
68% match8 user reviews75% of 8 reviews2018
Dev: FunArouGames
Windows
Harmony TD is a competitive multiplayer 3D Tower Defense game. You control a builder and you have to defend the city against waves of bad mana minions. Are you ready ?
Why similar: Tower Defense 42.1%, Strategy 41.7%, Indie 16.2%
- #13 Space Adventure TD
69% match2 user reviews0% of 2 reviews2019
Dev: Raphael B.
Windows
A Tower Defense game made in the best tradition with 35 unique towers, 70 upgrades and 8 biomes. A 20 level campaign and 2 challenge levels for now, with more to come! Made by an indie developper.
Why similar: Strategy 49.9%, Tower Defense 43.6%, Indie 6.5%
- #14 iBomber Defense
69% matchMostly Positive74% of 244 reviews2011
Dev: Cobra Mobile
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 54%
iBomber Defense combines classic tower defense gameplay with intense action and strategy. Keep enemies at bay all over the world using a variety of weapons and tactics, from rattling Machine guns, explosive cannons and awesome anti-aircraft artillery!
Why similar: Tower Defense 60.4%, Strategy 29.9%, Indie 9.7%
- #15 Harvest: Massive Encounter
69% matchMostly Positive79% of 159 reviews2009
Dev: Oxeye Game Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 54%
Harvest: Massive Encounter is an award-winning real-time strategy game with battles of epic proportions and a unique style of resource management and exploration. Build power plants, mineral harvesters and defense towers and make sure they have sufficient energy to fend off endless hordes of evil aliens.
Why similar: Tower Defense 56.3%, Strategy 32.1%, Indie 11.5%
- #16 DG2: Defense Grid 2
67% matchVery Positive86% of 3,331 reviews2014
Dev: Hidden Path Entertainment
Windows
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 11.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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.
Why similar: Tower Defense 60.1%, Strategy 30.9%, Indie 9%
- #17 Power of Defense
71% matchMostly Negative24% of 42 reviews2010
Dev: 4sdk
Windows · Mac
Median: 48 minMean: 11.5 hrs≥1hr: 44%
Power Of Defense provides a new strategy and defense mix game experience. Defend your world from upcoming evil and oil-smelling robots. They come from the platform between both parallel universes you have to fight on by producing own robots to send them back to their native world.
Why similar: Strategy 46.8%, Tower Defense 36.4%, Indie 16.8%
- #18 Selknam Defense
70% matchMixed42% of 57 reviews2014
Windows · Mac
Median: 30 minMean: 1.7 hrs≥1hr: 33%
Selknam Defense is more than an exceptional strategy game. It’s a gateway to the past that puts a nation’s destiny into your control. Do you have the skills to alter history and save the Selknam?
Why similar: Tower Defense 55.6%, Strategy 32.3%, Indie 12.2%
- #19 Cubemen
68% matchMostly Positive71% of 511 reviews2012
Dev: 3 SprocketsPub: 3 Sprockets
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 36 minMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 35%
Just Updated! Version 1.1 now has 6 New online Mayhem levels, Character Customization, 35 Defense levels, 25 Skirmish levels, and more!
Why similar: Tower Defense 60%, Strategy 29.1%, Indie 10.9%
- #20 Anomaly Defenders
67% matchMostly Positive77% of 676 reviews2014
Dev: 11 bit studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Anomaly Defenders is the closing installment of the Anomaly series. The original incarnation of the Tower Offense sub-genre had players controlling humans fighting alien invaders. Now, the tables have turned. The human counterattack is underway and the alien homeworld is under threat.
Why similar: Tower Defense 58.7%, Strategy 32.1%, Indie 9.2%
- #21 Creeper World: Anniversary Edition
64% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 954 reviews2016
Dev: Knuckle Cracker
Windows · Mac
Median: 8.0 hrsMean: 16.4 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Imagine an enemy that is everywhere and moves like a giant, organic mass across the map. Imagine your base and your people surrounded by a blanket of crushing destruction from all directions. Your only hope, well what hope? Then you take the high ground and pound this enemy into oblivion.
Why similar: Strategy 44.2%, Tower Defense 40.3%, Indie 15.5%
- #22 Particula
66% matchMostly Positive70% of 2,444 reviews2015
Dev: Microblast GamesPub: SA Industry
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 17.0 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Destroy negativity, clear your mind! Particula brings you a new perspective in gaming, helping you to concentrate and relax. A three players co-op tower defense experience with a relaxing soundtrack, smooth visuals and gameplay.
Why similar: Strategy 49.6%, Tower Defense 41.9%, Indie 8.5%
- #23 GAIA 2200
67% matchMixed67% of 36 reviews2017
Dev: QEGAME
Windows
In 2200,the earth has been badly destroyed due to the human beings“GAIA Project ”,the first project which named by all the human beings to protect the earth, has been put on the agenda.Coincidentally, you have been the captain of “GAIA Project ”,now fight with your partners to save the world.
Why similar: Tower Defense 49.2%, Strategy 36.6%, Indie 14.2%
- #24 Defense Zone 3 Ultra HD
65% matchMostly Positive80% of 504 reviews2016
Dev: Artem Kotov
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.1 hrsMean: 32.1 hrs≥1hr: 71%
The sequel to the hit strategy game, with new weapons, landscapes, and options.
Why similar: Tower Defense 43.7%, Strategy 42.1%, Indie 14.2%
- #25 Tiny Toyfare
66% matchMostly Positive76% of 45 reviews2017
Dev: Super Suite Studios
Windows
Tiny Toyfare is a Tower Defense/FPS hybrid with a focus on strategic calm followed by twitch action. Construct powerful towers, recruit adorable squads and fight off the Dino invasion!
Why similar: Tower Defense 47.3%, Strategy 37.5%, Indie 15.2%
- #26 Fantasy Realm TD
66% match6 user reviews33% of 6 reviews2019
Dev: Gyro-Games Inc.
Windows
Try tower defense with many towers & defense strategies! TD game from TD players
Why similar: Strategy 51.6%, Tower Defense 27.9%, Indie 20.5%
- #27 Holy Towers
66% match8 user reviews38% of 8 reviews2018
Dev: PlayFlock Two
Windows
Defeat hordes of imps in the very first Tower Defence game about the order of monks! All this to defend humankind from hordes of demons!
Why similar: Tower Defense 59.1%, Strategy 40.9%
- #28 Alien Robot Monsters
65% matchVery Positive85% of 124 reviews2015
Dev: Kraftix Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 11.9 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Epic sci-fi tower defense action with 16-bit era look and feel, pitching your colonists against an almost endless horde of hostile alien robots who strongly oppose your attempts of colonizing their planet! Deluxe version includes the soundtrack!
Why similar: Tower Defense 46.5%, Strategy 39%, Indie 14.5%
- #29 Evil Defenders
65% matchVery Positive82% of 395 reviews2015
Dev: CP Decision
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 11.8 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Evil Defenders is a fun, frenetic defense game: build and upgrade your towers, сast spells to repel enemy forces, use special landmarks and defend the Lands of Evil from invaders! Feel free to play the game in many different ways through unique tower upgrades, a deep skill tree and 100 in-game achievements.
Why similar: Tower Defense 66.1%, Strategy 25.8%, Indie 8%
- #30 Shad'O
68% matchMixed55% of 127 reviews2012
Dev: Okugi StudioPub: Okugi Sudio
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 68%
In this uniqueTower Defense you will travel through William’s mind in a colored and dreamlike universe.
Why similar: Tower Defense 58.9%, Strategy 28.2%, Indie 12.9%
- #31 Twinkle☆Guardians
61% matchPositive96% of 24 reviews2024
Dev: Chiham
Windows
A tower defense game about about 10 guardians who protect crystals.Anyway, It's Simple!But it's a bit challenging!Defend the crystal from a large number of demons and become a legendary guardian!
Why similar: Tower Defense 58.3%, Strategy 36.1%, Indie 5.6%
- #32 Fat Chicken
66% matchMixed70% of 46 reviews2014
Dev: Mighty Rabbit StudiosPub: Relevant Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 98%
Fat Chicken is a REVERSE TOWER DEFENSE game where you fatten up farm animals for slaughter by pumping them full of hormones, overfeeding them and basting them with antibiotics to keep them alive so they're worth more when you turn 'em into tasty, tasty packaged meat...it's what's for dinner!
Why similar: Strategy 42.6%, Tower Defense 41.4%, Indie 16%
- #33 Space Run Galaxy
65% matchMixed64% of 1,026 reviews2016
Dev: Passtech GamesPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Space Run Galaxy is the sequel to Space Run, the game from one-man studio Passtech, which seduced hundreds of thousands of players with its dynamic and original gameplay. By twisting the tower-defense game style, Space Run offered an addictive real-time spaceship construction strategy experience.
Why similar: Tower Defense 53.7%, Strategy 36%, Indie 10.3%
- #34 MyTD 我的塔防
65% matchMixed57% of 67 reviews2017
Dev: DaTigerGame
Windows
[MYTD] is a tower defense strategy game, Unlike traditional tower defense.[MYTD] has added a lot of fresh play.[MYTD] is a pixel tower game strategy placed through games, with endless defense mode, character upgrades, defensive towers skills to choose, turret and changeful, one thousand kinds of style let you challenge without limit, the...
Why similar: Tower Defense 45.4%, Strategy 39.3%, Indie 15.3%
- #35 Alien Worms Invasion
65% matchMixed69% of 26 reviews2018
Dev: Mímir Studio
Windows
Alien Worms Invasion is a game of futuristic exploration and tower defense. In the game, you can explore unknown areas and build bases and units to defense the attack of the worms which would be killed in the end。
Why similar: Tower Defense 47.5%, Strategy 37.2%, Indie 15.3%
- #36 Commando Jack
67% matchMixed50% of 557 reviews2014
Dev: Colossal GamesPub: KISS ltd
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 94%
A Tower Defence game, that actually allows you to sit inside the turret and come face-to-face with the enemies! Addictive strategy - action game, with loads of shooting and explosions! Nearing 2 MILLION DOWNLOADS!
Why similar: Tower Defense 44%, Strategy 43.5%, Indie 12.5%
- #37 Island Defense
66% matchMixed53% of 121 reviews2015
Dev: Stereo7 Games
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 99%
Get ready for modern battles! Defend your islands against evil invaders in jungles! Your team will consist of modern snipers, gunners, rockets, ice towers and other great things. A deep conflict has been brewing between you and the evil invaders. Fight to protect your freedom and liberty.
Why similar: Tower Defense 52%, Strategy 38%, Indie 10%
- #38 Spec Defense
64% matchPositive80% of 10 reviews2018
Dev: k.Song Tan
Windows
Classic, maze based tower defense. Pick your towers and strategy, plan your maze and let none gets past!
Why similar: Strategy 42.3%, Tower Defense 41.3%, Indie 16.4%
- #39 One Troll Army
63% matchVery Positive86% of 1,481 reviews2016
Dev: FlyAnvilPub: tinyBuild
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 54%
Play as a giant troll in One Troll Army - a defense game about building forts, upgrading your troll, and fighting off waves of enemies. Play Against The Twitch Chat!
Why similar: Strategy 61.5%, Tower Defense 33%, Indie 5.5%
- #40 Tiny Guardians
64% matchMostly Positive80% of 158 reviews2016
Dev: Kurechii
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Prepare to embark on an epic adventure with tiny heroes in this tower defence game with a twist! Summon unique guardians to defend Lunalie against various enemies as she journeys through the wilderness of Prism.
Why similar: Tower Defense 41.8%, Strategy 41.4%, Indie 16.8%
- #41 Stop Santa - Tower Defense
64% matchMixed68% of 47 reviews2017
Dev: Taco Truck Games
Windows
Take the War on Christmas all the way to the North Pole! Santa has gone crazy and enlisted an army of evil elves, zombie Santas, and sadistic penguins. It's now up to you and the remaining elves to Stop Santa in this holiday themed tower defense game!
Why similar: Tower Defense 46.6%, Strategy 38.4%, Indie 15%
- #42 King's Guard TD
65% matchMixed58% of 366 reviews2016
Dev: NightbinderPub: My Way Games
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Your Highness, our kingdom is at risk. We’re facing great danger! Not only villagers, but also maidens, warriors, mages, ravens, bats, eagles and dragons are trying to destroy our empire. Guard your throne and stop them now!
Why similar: Tower Defense 56.2%, Strategy 30.5%, Indie 13.3%
- #43 Sentinel
65% matchMixed65% of 95 reviews2014
Dev: Matthew Brown
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 18 minMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 29%
Sentinel is an interactive audio tower defense game. It mixes strategic gameplay with a dynamic music system.
Why similar: Tower Defense 47%, Strategy 37%, Indie 16%
- #44 Planet Modular TD
63% matchMixed60% of 10 reviews2019
Dev: Gyro-Games Inc.
Windows
Tower defense offline game with many defense strategies. Gem of TD games
Why similar: Strategy 54.4%, Tower Defense 24%, Indie 21.6%
- #45 Spoids
64% matchMostly Positive72% of 115 reviews2017
Dev: AirWave GamesPub: BindleBot
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Spoids is a challenging throwback to the original brand of tower defense games. Command the Remote Defense Space Station and respond to distress calls of those who are being attacked by the invaders. Travel from planet to planet using your powerful arsenal to hold back the Spoids.
Why similar: Tower Defense 45.4%, Strategy 39.3%, Indie 15.3%
- #46 Tronix Defender
64% match5 user reviews60% of 5 reviews2017
Dev: SHOKIZM INTERACTIVE
Windows
Tronix Defender is a retro styled Tower Defence game where you must protect your CPU from hack-bots and trojans inside a digital world. The levels are partially randomised for maximised replay-ability and the game is enhanced by a killer Synthwave soundscape created by TimeSlave Recordings.
Why similar: Tower Defense 44.1%, Strategy 39.7%, Indie 16.2%
- #47 Fantasy Tower Defense
59% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Ktisis Games
Windows
Fantasy Tower Defense is a challenging, fast-paced, and strategic Tower Defense game where you frantically build towers, cast spells, and upgrade to stop monsters from reaching your castle.
Why similar: Tower Defense 54.3%, Strategy 45.7%
- #48 M.A.C.E. Tower Defense
64% matchMostly Positive70% of 61 reviews2017
Dev: EntwicklerX
Windows
M.A.C.E. Tower Defense is a classic tower defense game with unique towers and enemies and an ingame shop system for getting better towers, upgrade existing towers and buy special items.
Why similar: Tower Defense 46%, Strategy 39.6%, Indie 14.5%
- #49 Yrminsul
64% matchMixed68% of 44 reviews2016
Dev: Black Flag StudiosPub: Plug In Digital
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 98%
YRMINSUL is a strategy game in a persistent universe where each combat is held in the form of a Tower Defence. Crush the forces of good!
Why similar: Tower Defense 45.9%, Strategy 39%, Indie 15.2%
- #50 Sentinel 3: Homeworld
64% matchMostly Positive80% of 148 reviews2014
Dev: Origin8Pub: Strategy First
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 16.9 hrs≥1hr: 73%
The biggest installment of the award winning Sentinel sci-fi tower defense series now on PC!Take the fight to the alien homeworld and unleash a massive arsenal of weaponry. Get up close and personal on the battlefield in your power armor to execute devastating attacks and support your defenses! * An epic campaign across 20 levels.
Why similar: Tower Defense 71.2%, Strategy 22.2%, Indie 6.6%
- #51 GemCraft - Chasing Shadows
61% matchVery Positive95% of 4,328 reviews2015
Dev: Game in a BottlePub: Armor Games Studios
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 19.1 hrs≥1hr: 91%
An epic, challenging tower defense game with an emphasis on strategy and replayability. Summon gems of immense magical potency and harness their unique abilities against a seemingly endless horde of monsters. The archdemon seeks to swallow the world, and you must journey to stand against her.
Why similar: Tower Defense 71.7%, Strategy 22.7%, Indie 5.6%
- #52 Anomaly: Warzone Earth
62% matchVery Positive87% of 4,668 reviews2011
Dev: 11 bit studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 11.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Lead an armored squad through the perils of this reversed tower defense action-strategy game!
Why similar: Tower Defense 45.9%, Strategy 44.3%, Indie 9.8%
- #53 我在忘川有個活
56% matchPositive100% of 21 reviews2026
Dev: 彼岸忘憂工作室
Windows
A Chinese underworld-themed TD game. Alter paths with anchors, build towers freely. Boost tower stats/effects by brewing the Pot of Oblivion with herbs. Place talisman traps on paths. Features varied maps, initial path challenges, and strategic obstacles.
Why similar: Tower Defense 61.5%, Strategy 28.1%, Indie 10.4%
- #54 Miner Lou
62% matchMostly Positive77% of 87 reviews2019
Dev: Fuzzy Code Studio LLC
Windows
Mine and combine gems for your defenses. Play Arcade Mode and accompany Lou on a journey to save the Star Babies.
Why similar: Tower Defense 42.3%, Strategy 41.9%, Indie 15.8%
- #55 Anomaly 2
63% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,055 reviews2013
Dev: 11 bit studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Anomaly 2 is a sequel to the critically acclaimed Anomaly Warzone Earth. Maintaining the core elements of the original, Anomaly 2 adds plenty of new features: unit morphing, over million tactical combinations, post-apo world and tower defense vs tower offense multiplayer mode.
Why similar: Tower Defense 47.3%, Strategy 41.4%, Indie 11.4%
- #56 Artificial Defense
62% matchVery Positive82% of 210 reviews2016
Dev: Thiemo Bolder, ONEMANGAMES
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Artificial Defense is a one man made, real time strategy game combining orbital shooter and tower defense components within an electrifying, virtual reality setting. You are the machine, a mighty computer-system defending its servers against swarms of intruding creeps.
Why similar: Strategy 47%, Tower Defense 34.2%, Indie 18.8%