- #1 Magic Tower
97% matchMostly Positive73% of 40 reviews2017
Dev: 夕
Windows
Inspired by RPG map in "Warcraft III" , the core gameplay is plunder resources from enemies. This game is not only a simple thief, but also a test of the collocation between the various defensive towers, as well as a balance between the defense tower injury and the enemy's blood volume.
Why similar: Tower Defense 35.1%, RPG 31%, Strategy 30.3%, Indie 3.6%
- #2 Miner Lou
96% 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 35%, Strategy 31.7%, RPG 29.5%, Indie 3.9%
- #3 Legend of Towercraft
96% matchMixed70% of 96 reviews2020
Dev: Martin Bartsch
Windows
'Legend of Towercraft' is a Free-to-Play Tower Defense/ARPG which has NO Pay-to-Win elements. The world is in ruins and as the Guardian of your community below the mountain, you have the task to rebuild your town and protect it from the growing corruption.
Why similar: RPG 36.1%, Strategy 33.9%, Tower Defense 25.9%, Indie 4.2%
- #4 夜之归途 Night Homing
95% matchMixed61% of 46 reviews2019
Dev: 凌晨两点
Windows
扮演小魔女寻找回家的路,在路途中结识到各个种族的萌萌哒的使魔,召唤使魔替小魔女迎击阻挠前进的敌人吧!
Why similar: RPG 37.7%, Strategy 34.1%, Tower Defense 23.9%, Indie 4.3%
- #5 Soul Locus
94% matchMixed61% of 36 reviews2015
Dev: Fat Loot Games
Windows · Mac
A Creature Collection Tower Defense Game! Defend yourself with creatures that you collect and train. Quote from a fan: ''It's Pokémon meets tower defense!''
Why similar: Tower Defense 46.4%, RPG 31.9%, Strategy 18.8%, Indie 2.9%
- #6 Monster of Nyum
94% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2022
Dev: YIYOP
Windows
It is an RPG that selects, overcomes, and develops a character with rewards for each turn. If it is determined that your growth is sufficient to subdue the monster, you can further increase the difficulty to increase the probability of obtaining the Soul Soul.
Why similar: Tower Defense 38.3%, RPG 25.2%, Strategy 21.3%, Choices Matter 5%, Fantasy 4.5%
- #7 星辰大海
93% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Abyss Studio
Windows
《The Galaxy》是一款以塔防为核心玩法的游戏。在游戏中,玩家将扮演一位能够在宇宙中“看到”航道的探星舰船长,体验和一众美少女船员探索星空,并和各种各样的宇宙生物战斗的故事。
Why similar: Tower Defense 33%, RPG 29.8%, Strategy 24%, Exploration 8.2%, 3D 3.7%
- #8 Swamped!
92% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Chaudron Studio
Windows
Discover a Tower Defense as cute as it is addictive. Collect funny hats, magical equipment, and special powers to create the ultimate defense build. Explore an enchanted world filled with charming characters and challenges to overcome!
Why similar: Tower Defense 40.6%, RPG 25.3%, Strategy 21.3%, Character Customization 7.4%, Fantasy 4.9%
- #9 HOLOSAGA: Invasion of the HoloX
90% matchVery Positive93% of 122 reviews2024
Dev: Team SEONGWONPub: holo Indie
Windows
Liberated from the shackles of power, La+ led the HoloX members and the army to invade Earth! You must gather the members of the HoloLive and stop them.
Why similar: Tower Defense 59.9%, RPG 32.7%, Strategy 6.1%, Indie 1.2%, Singleplayer 0.2%
- #10 Shepherds of the Abyss
91% matchMixed55% of 22 reviews2016
Dev: Impulse Games
Windows
Shepherds of the Abyss is an action-packed, multiplayer tower defense game - one inspired by some of the best tower defense mods for Warcraft 3 - with a heavy focus on mazing and strategy.
Why similar: Tower Defense 53.5%, RPG 23%, Strategy 20.4%, Indie 2.6%, Singleplayer 0.6%
- #11 Seinarukana -The Spirit of Eternity Sword 2-
91% matchPositive88% of 34 reviews2017
Dev: XusePub: JAST
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Thrown into another world, Setoki Nozomu must fight to bring his friends home, while at the same time struggling against the ancient god that sleeps inside him. So begins a journey that will shake the very foundation of the universe. The sequel to the visual novel RPG, Aselia the Eternal.
Why similar: RPG 48.7%, Strategy 32.3%, Visual Novel 19%
- #12 Fantasy Tower Defense
89% 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 48.2%, Strategy 37.2%, 3D 7.3%, Fantasy 6.3%, Singleplayer 1%
- #13 Bardbarian
89% matchVery Positive89% of 1,508 reviews2014
Dev: TreeFortress Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 94%
You play as Brad the barbarian, who is awoken to the sounds of his town under siege. Today is different though; Brad has grown tired of fighting all the time. The usual grind for XP has grown dull, and he has decided to pursue his dreams of making music instead of shedding blood.
Why similar: Tower Defense 51.7%, Strategy 22.7%, RPG 21.9%, Indie 3.5%, Singleplayer 0.4%
- #14 Dirty Vampires - An RPG Tower Defence Adventure
87% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2023
Dev: RaithenPub: Fiery Phoenix Indie Gaming
Windows
A Tower Defence RPG. Defend waves of enemies. Balance your strategy between economy and fighters. Earn gold in battle to upgrade your towers permanently. Earn XP to unlock hero perks. Shop in the town market to purchase powerful trinkets that change the way your fight.
Why similar: Tower Defense 43.9%, Strategy 25.8%, RPG 24.9%, Fantasy 3.7%, Indie 1.1%
- #15 Cybernetica
88% matchNegative10% of 10 reviews2020
Dev: Kedexa
Windows
Cybernetica is a tower defense game. The player’s task is to destroy the enemies with the help of buildings before they cross the base. With the help of 7 towers you need to cope with 50 waves of enemies. Each tower has its own characteristics and cost.
Why similar: Tower Defense 38.8%, RPG 29.3%, Strategy 27.7%, Indie 3.6%, Singleplayer 0.6%
- #16 Decay of Worlds
86% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Ezernia StudiosPub: DreamStudios
Windows
A tactical fantasy defense game with RPG elements: Deploy powerful units, wield magic, and lead a band of heroes through dark missions filled with meaningful choices.
Why similar: Tower Defense 37.7%, RPG 31.6%, Strategy 21.7%, Fantasy 3.7%, 3D 3.6%
- #17 Kingdom vs Zombies
86% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2020
Dev: Adam Cs
Windows · Mac
Build a flourishing empire, equip powerful armors and improve your character!
Why similar: RPG 43.3%, Strategy 38.3%, Tower Defense 13.6%, Indie 4.8%
- #18 Defend Them !
85% matchPositive90% of 10 reviews2021
Dev: Butter Fly Games
Windows
Defend Them ! is a fictionally ironic tower defense game about killing enemies and defending human infrastructure.
Why similar: RPG 37.6%, Strategy 33.8%, Tower Defense 16%, Third Person 5.2%, Indie 4.2%
- #19 Lock's Quest
84% matchMixed43% of 140 reviews2017
Dev: Digital ContinuePub: HandyGames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Build Defenses and Battle against the Clockwork horde in this 2D Action RPG / Tower Defense hybrid. Experience a gripping story, which unfolds as you progress through 75 Days of warfare, aided by a collection of turrets, traps and special attacks.
Why similar: Tower Defense 37.1%, RPG 28.9%, Strategy 26.4%, Fantasy 3.9%, Indie 3.2%
- #20 Hydraulic Empire
84% matchMixed51% of 73 reviews2015
Dev: Batholith Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Hydraulic Empire is a Tower Defense game with RPG elements focusing on strategy, interactions between mobs, and persistent upgrades. Hydraulic empire is a must have for any true Tower Defense fan, and for those that are not it is a gateway into the tower defense genre.
Why similar: Tower Defense 49.9%, Strategy 21.9%, RPG 21.8%, Fantasy 3.2%, Indie 2.7%
- #21 Holy Towers
83% 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 61.2%, Strategy 38.8%
- #22 Order Of The Gatekeepers
82% matchPositive93% of 42 reviews2020
Dev: TimeSink Inc.
Windows
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!
Why similar: Tower Defense 36.6%, RPG 28.7%, Strategy 28.3%, Indie 3.5%, Fantasy 2.6%
- #23 HERO DEFENSE
82% matchMixed63% of 766 reviews2016
Dev: Happy TuesdayPub: Headup
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 91%
CREEPS CRUMBLE. HEROES RISE. Command a team of renegade heroes and impale, slash, tear and burn through legions of undead hell-bent on world domination. Your mission: to defeat the world’s most powerful vampire, Count Necrosis.
Why similar: Tower Defense 63.5%, Strategy 16.2%, RPG 15.3%, Fantasy 2.6%, Indie 2%
- #24 Three Against the Odds
79% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2024
Dev: Flippworks
Windows · Linux
Three Against the Odds is a base defense fantasy roguelike. Build your amphibian hero(es) and settlement as wave after wave of enemies descends from bordering terrain that you can terraform. Play through three campaigns, conquering the shadowy powers that have corrupted the world of Primeva.
Why similar: RPG 36.9%, Strategy 30.2%, Tower Defense 21.9%, Fantasy 7.7%, Indie 2.6%
- #25 Space Adventure TD
81% 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 49.5%, Tower Defense 47.4%, Indie 2.1%, Singleplayer 1.1%
- #26 Defense Zone
81% 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 64.7%, Strategy 31.8%, Indie 3.5%
- #27 Fortified Swiss
80% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2018
Dev: Rat Wrath Studios
Windows · Mac
Fortified Swiss is an immersive RPG tower defense experience featuring a grand campaign that spans across the continent of Fromage. Vast hordes of mice have invaded due to the Mouse King's insatiable desire to hoard the most artisan of cheeses.
Why similar: RPG 36.7%, Strategy 33.6%, Tower Defense 29.7%
- #28 War in a Box: Paper Tanks
79% 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 66.5%, Strategy 30.1%, Indie 3.4%
- #29 Crumbled World
78% 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 58.2%, Strategy 37.1%, Indie 4.7%
- #30 iBomber Defense
78% 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 66.7%, Strategy 30.2%, Indie 3.2%
- #31 Bots Rush
77% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2018
Dev: Ponomarev Denis
Windows
Bots Rush is a unique mix of Tower Defense and logistic puzzle. You will find a set of interesting and complicated game levels, original enemies. Your task is simply to build a network of roads to deliver resources to factories and ammo to towers. Sounds easy, right? Lets check this out.
Why similar: Tower Defense 53.8%, Strategy 41.2%, Indie 4.9%
- #32 Defenders of Asteria
75% matchPositive80% of 10 reviews2022
Dev: Bastian Germer
Windows
Asteria is under siege! Take up arms as the commander and find the perfect strategy in this hero filled tower defense game. Will you become a Defender of Asteria or fall short?
Why similar: Tower Defense 55.3%, Strategy 33.4%, Fantasy 8.7%, Indie 1.6%, Singleplayer 1%
- #33 Dark Gem Tower Defense
74% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2024
Dev: Lukas Haupt
Windows · Mac
Atmospheric tower defense. How many waves can YOU defend? Basic tower defense in a fantasy setting with gems.
Why similar: Tower Defense 43.5%, Strategy 31.1%, Choices Matter 10.8%, Fantasy 8.2%, 3D 5.6%
- #34 Defense Zone 2
76% 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 69.6%, Strategy 27.3%, Indie 3%
- #35 Dungeon Warfare 2
73% matchVery Positive90% of 1,138 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 55.4%, Strategy 40.1%, Indie 4.5%
- #36 My Defense Story
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Mifux Studio
Windows
My Defense Story mixing Tower Defense and Roguelike together to provide a new game experience. In the game, you need to manage your troops, build your tower and defense from random enemies.
Why similar: RPG 35.5%, Strategy 31.3%, Tower Defense 24.6%, 3D 4%, Indie 3.9%
- #37 Harvest: Massive Encounter
75% 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 62.8%, Strategy 32.8%, Indie 3.8%, Singleplayer 0.6%
- #38 War Theatre: Blood of Winter
73% matchMixed67% of 18 reviews2019
Dev: Arcade Distillery
Windows · Mac
From the developers of War Theatre comes the next series installment, Blood of Winter. In this free-to-start turn-based strategy RPG, return to Kasalli, where the Endless War continues to rage and powerful new forces converge to determine the fate of the world.
Why similar: RPG 53.9%, Strategy 46.1%
- #39 Selknam Defense
74% 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 62.7%, Strategy 33.3%, Indie 4%
- #40 Fantasization
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Codens Oy
Windows · Mac
Fantasization is a team-based roleplaying game with turn-based tactical combat, deep RPG mechanics and an evolving procedurally generated world with multiple factions.
Why similar: RPG 53.1%, Strategy 46.9%
- #41 Night Vigil
72% matchMostly Positive73% of 11 reviews2016
Dev: Drew RadleyPub: My Insomnia Presents
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 99%
After a biological attack turns most of the people in Chicago to monsters it's up to you and your team of Extraordinaries to save the night!
Why similar: RPG 56.7%, Strategy 43.3%
- #42 Samurai Forge
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: deeparrowstudio
Windows · Mac
Samurai Forge is a Collectible Card Game unlike anything you have ever played before!
Why similar: RPG 53.1%, Strategy 46.9%
- #43 War Theatre
71% matchMixed67% of 15 reviews2019
Dev: Arcade Distillery
Windows · Mac
Turn-based strategy with RPG elements. Take command of seven unique heroes, each with a specialization to change the course of every battle. Features single-player campaign and multiplayer modes available local or online.
Why similar: RPG 53.1%, Strategy 46.9%
- #44 Block The Monster
68% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2023
Dev: Hit the Healing
Windows
The way I make it becomes the way! A round at the square block! Square Block 3D Tower Defense with various routes and strategies! Turn the tide of battle by deploying powerful heroes. How many waves can you hold on until the defense collapses and breaks down?
Why similar: Tower Defense 36.6%, RPG 16%, Visual Novel 14.8%, Strategy 14.5%, Fantasy 7.7%
- #45 WindSoul
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Int
Windows · Mac
WindSoul is a project of recreation and reinvention Sea-Battle game experience. It consists of two versions of the game, each one represents a different gaming experience: Classic and Remastered. Inside of it there are all-new game modes and "Global Campaign Mode"...
Why similar: RPG 51.8%, Strategy 48.2%
- #46 Orcs Must Die!
68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 8,396 reviews2011
Dev: Robot Entertainment
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Slice them, burn them, skewer them, and launch them - no matter how you get it done, orcs must die in this fantasy action-strategy game from Robot Entertainment.
Why similar: Tower Defense 66.2%, Strategy 15.5%, Third Person 8.9%, Fantasy 5.4%, RPG 2.1%
- #47 Mystery Of Dust
67% matchMostly Positive79% of 53 reviews2024
Dev: Pink Rabbit
Windows
A sudden mechanical rebellion. An ordinary girl who has gained power. Faced with a "world-class" crisis. Is there a secret behind the rebellion? Is the power gained safe? Can a few people's journey save the world? Find out in our Tower Defense game-- Mystery of the Dust!
Why similar: Tower Defense 43%, RPG 25.9%, Strategy 21.8%, Character Customization 5.4%, Story Rich 2.4%
- #48 Titan shield
69% match9 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2019
Dev: Strok applications
Windows
Titan Shield is turn-based combat tactical game. Lead your party into the depths of the Titan's hold to deal with its owner.
Why similar: RPG 51.9%, Strategy 48.1%
- #49 Copierre
69% matchPositive100% of 10 reviews2018
Dev: Tiny Ghost Studios
Windows
Take control of these heroes defending the kingdom by fighting against the endless waves of enemies!
Why similar: RPG 51.9%, Strategy 48.1%
- #50 The Rift Tower Defense
67% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Seam Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
The Rift is a tower defense game with elements of RPG gameplay that will appeal to players of all skill levels. Enemies from an alternate universe are attacking and it's up to the player to stop them by strategically building defensive towers.
Why similar: Tower Defense 41.2%, RPG 24.4%, Strategy 23.7%, Fantasy 4.4%, 3D 4%
- #51 SCARF
71% matchNo user reviews2018
Dev: Vegetablebread Games
Windows
Strut your stuff in this procedurally generated rougelike fashion simulator. Craft clothing, win pieces from your rivals and challenge the best in the end-of season fashon showdown. Do you have what it takes to make the best lineup?
Why similar: RPG 53.1%, Strategy 46.9%
- #52 Peep Invasion
67% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2022
Dev: Poema Games
Windows
Forge your team from a variety of different creatures, each with their own strengths and abilities, and stop the never-ending invasion of Peeps!
Why similar: Tower Defense 51.8%, Strategy 26.9%, 3D 6.9%, Fantasy 6.3%, Choices Matter 5.6%
- #53 Avoid The Monsters
68% matchMostly Positive70% of 44 reviews2017
Dev: Wouter van Oortmerssen
Windows
Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 17.5 hrs≥1hr: 65%
A mix of puzzle and (roguelike) RPG where your aim is to upgrade yourself as much as possible while.. avoiding the monsters!
Why similar: RPG 50.8%, Strategy 49.2%
- #54 Cubemen
66% 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 66.4%, Strategy 29.5%, Indie 3.6%, Singleplayer 0.5%