Games Like Aegis Defenders

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 41.4%, Strategy 16.1%, RPG 15.6%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%, Indie 7%

Why You'll Like It: Combines traditional tower defense building with active combat mechanics that require player intervention.

No Heroes Here is a frantic co-op game for 1 to 4 players, available in local and online modes. Craft and use several items effectively whilst coordinating your ragtag band of non-heroes to defend castles and survive! ...Oh, as well as saving the Kingdom in the meantime!

Why similar: Tower Defense 29.8%, Local Co-Op 18.1%, Local Multiplayer 8.7%, Platformer 8%, Strategy 8%

Why You'll Like It: A chaotic cooperative game that forces players to manage both base defense and platforming movement simultaneously.

Dungeon of the ENDLESS™ is a Rogue-Like Dungeon-Defense game, in which the player and their team of heroes must protect the generator of their crashed ship while exploring an ever-expanding dungeon, all while facing waves of monsters and special events as they try to find their way out...

Why similar: Tower Defense 43%, Pixel Graphics 14.6%, Strategy 12.4%, RPG 9.7%, Co-op 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: A perfect blend of tower defense and tactical action where you must protect your base while exploring procedurally generated levels.

From the creators of Rogue Legacy comes a "true-cooperative" action RPG. FULL METAL FURIES puts an emphasis on team play with a unique combat system where everyone is important. Play on the couch, alone or with friends, or make it an online party for up to four players!

Why similar: Local Co-Op 27%, Co-op 22.2%, RPG 11.7%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%, Action 9%

Why You'll Like It: Features the same high-energy cooperative action and RPG character progression found in Aegis Defenders.

Jet Set Knights is an old-school arcade action platformer inspired by classics from the golden age such as Mario Bros, Snow Bros or newest Super Crate Box. If You love retro 2D platformers mixed with tower defense and RPG elements, Jet Set Knight is for You!

Why similar: Tower Defense 31.8%, Local Co-Op 19.7%, Platformer 13.6%, Local Multiplayer 9.8%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: A platformer-based tower defense game that shares the same arcade-style action and cooperative focus.

Sanctum 2 is the sequel to the world’s first Tower Defense/FPS hybrid game. Pick from four unique character classes and embark on a mission to protect the oxygen-producing Cores from hordes of deadly aliens who are threatened by their existence.

Why similar: Tower Defense 65.5%, Co-op 14.4%, Strategy 8.2%, Action 4.3%, Indie 2.4%

Why You'll Like It: An action-heavy tower defense hybrid that rewards players for participating in the combat directly alongside their defenses.

Indivisible is a hand drawn action RPG platformer from Lab Zero, creators of the critically acclaimed Skullgirls! Set in a huge fantasy world, Indivisible tells the story of Ajna, a fearless girl with a rebellious streak who sets out on a quest to save everything she knows from being destroyed.

Why similar: RPG 29.3%, Platformer 24.6%, Action 16.1%, Indie 12.3%, Female Protagonist 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a similar blend of platforming exploration and character-swapping combat mechanics with a beautiful art style.

Unique fusion of a top-down shooter and tower defense strategy. You are the invader! Use destructive weapons or lead your enemies into a maze of towers. Strategize in the build mode by carefully selecting various types of alien towers or throw yourself right into the heat of the battle.

Why similar: Tower Defense 49.9%, Local Co-Op 19.4%, Co-op 11.2%, Strategy 9.8%, Action 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: A high-octane mix of twin-stick shooting and tower defense that emphasizes active player participation.

Tikiman the Forest Defender is in trouble. Hordes of monsters are sweeping through his realm, hoping to chow down on his offspring – and it’s up to you to defend them. By placing weapon towers at strategic points around the landscape, you can destroy the invaders and save the little ones.

Why similar: Tower Defense 66.6%, Local Co-Op 14.4%, Strategy 11.8%, Co-op 5.4%, Indie 0.9%

Why You'll Like It: A classic tower defense experience where you control a character on the field to build and upgrade defenses.

Craft your arsenal to avenge your fallen comrades and save the world from the fearsome forces of CLAW!

Why similar: Local Co-Op 19.3%, Platformer 15.6%, Co-op 15%, Pixel Graphics 13.8%, Split Screen 7.6% ★

Why You'll Like It: A 2D action-platformer with deep crafting systems and cooperative play that feels right at home for fans of Aegis.

Command your troops through an epic (mis)adventure as you defend exotic lands from dragons, man-eating plants, and ghastly denizens of the underworld -all with flashy new towers, levels, heroes, and more goodies to help you crush your foes in this Fantasy Action Tower Defense game!

Why similar: Tower Defense 64%, Strategy 12.6%, Pixel Graphics 6.6%, Adventure 4.2%, Indie 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: Provides the core strategic tower defense experience with hero management that mirrors the tactical depth of Aegis.

Gather coins, build defenses and reclaim your fallen Kingdom. Explore and uncover secrets, unlock new technologies and protect your crown versus waves of Greed monsters that come at night. Kingdom is a solo or co-op micro-strategy and tower defense game set in an atmospheric pixel world.

Why similar: Tower Defense 50.9%, Co-op 11.9%, Local Multiplayer 10.3%, Pixel Graphics 10.3%, Strategy 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: A side-scrolling strategy game that focuses on base defense and exploration with a strong emphasis on cooperative play.

Tower 57 is a fast-paced neo-retro shooter where cooperation is as important as your ammo capacity. As a member of an extraordinary task force fight your way through a dieselpunk megatower and uncover its hidden secrets.

Why similar: Action 27.4%, Pixel Graphics 25.4%, Local Co-Op 22.1%, Indie 18.3%, Great Soundtrack 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, pixel-art action game that features cooperative play and a heavy emphasis on environmental destruction.

You’ve tossed, burned and sliced them by the thousands – now orcs must die more than ever before! Grab a friend and slay orcs in untold numbers in this sequel to the 2011 AIAS Strategy Game of the Year from Robot Entertainment.

Why similar: Tower Defense 58.4%, Co-op 14.5%, Strategy 7.8%, Action 5.3%, RPG 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: A premier action-tower defense hybrid that requires both strategic planning and direct combat skills.

A hack and slash action adventure, set in a fantasy pixel art environment. Play solo or co-op in this adventure from bottom to top of Castle Hammerwatch. Kill hordes of enemies with varied looks and features through four unique environments with traps, hidden secrets and puzzles.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 26.7%, Co-op 17.8%, Pixel Graphics 16.1%, RPG 13.2%, Indie 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: A cooperative action-RPG with pixel art that captures the same dungeon-crawling adventure feel as Aegis Defenders.

Fight for your freedom in a sprawling fantasy world caught between the living and the fallen. Hone your skills in a retro epic featuring puzzle platforming, metroidvania exploration and crunchy soulslike combat.

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 56.4%, Action 19.1%, Adventure 10.1%, Platformer 9.1%, 2D 2.7%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging action-platformer with RPG elements and pixel art that emphasizes exploration and combat mastery.

Build a powerful deck, cast spells on the fly, battle evolving enemies, find game-changing artifacts, make friends or make enemies, just make it to Eden.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 27.4%, Pixel Graphics 18.6%, Strategy 16.4%, Action 11.2%, Adventure 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced action-strategy game that requires quick movement and tactical decision-making on a grid.

The ultimate mash-up of Real-time Strategy and Tower Defense!

Why similar: Tower Defense 69.5%, Strategy 12.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.1%, Indie 4.9%, Action 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: A strategy-focused tower defense game that incorporates action elements and resource management.

Mechs V Kaijus is an addictive hardcore tower defense gameplay. In Mechs V Kaijus you take on the role of Commander of a powerful Mechs squadron. Improve your Mech, strategically place towers and factories on the battlefield. Deploy support units on the battlefield, and save our civilization.

Why similar: Tower Defense 76.1%, Strategy 8.2%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%, Indie 4%, Action 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the action-heavy side of tower defense by putting the player in control of a mech to fight off waves.

Take control of a squadron of epic summons in this unique take on dungeon crawling!

Why similar: Tower Defense 47.1%, Strategy 25.7%, Action 15.4%, Indie 11.8%

Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG that uses tower-defense-like summoning mechanics to manage combat encounters.

Hack, slash, and smash your way to victory in this award winning 2D arcade adventure from The Behemoth!

Why similar: Local Co-Op 31.2%, Co-op 22.6%, Local Multiplayer 15%, Adventure 7.8%, RPG 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: A definitive cooperative action-platformer that shares the same vibrant, team-based combat energy.

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 64.8%, Strategy 9%, RPG 7.5%, Co-op 4.9%, Action 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG hybrid that focuses on controlling heroes to defend against incoming waves of enemies.

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.

Why similar: Tower Defense 64%, Strategy 14.6%, Co-op 10.4%, Indie 5.4%, Great Soundtrack 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: A tower defense game that adds RPG-like hero progression and active spellcasting to the mix.

Aegis of Earth: Protonovus Assault is a frenetic and explosive new spin on action strategy gaming. Plan out and build up your defenses as hordes of hulking monstrosities bombard your heavily fortified city in an attempt to wipe you off the Earth for good!

Why similar: Tower Defense 64.3%, Strategy 30.6%, Anime 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: A strategy-heavy tower defense game that shares the anime-inspired aesthetic and base-defense focus.

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 50.3%, Strategy 24.9%, Adventure 13.2%, Indie 11.6%

Why You'll Like It: A unique tower defense game where you move your units around the map rather than building static towers.

Risk of Rain is an action platformer with roguelike elements. With permanent death as a primary feature, players will have to play their best to get as far as possible. Fight on a mysterious planet with randomly spawning enemies and bosses, either alone or with 3 friends in online co-op.

Why similar: Platformer 22.5%, Local Co-Op 18.5%, Pixel Graphics 17.1%, Co-op 11.6%, Action 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: An action-platformer with intense cooperative play and scaling difficulty that keeps the gameplay loop engaging.

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!

Why similar: Tower Defense 53.4%, Strategy 11.4%, RPG 11%, Co-op 6.7%, Adventure 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: A casual tower defense game that incorporates light RPG elements and strategic unit placement.

A tower defense game where you combo ultimate moves to take down enemies! Have fun unleashing those moves while learning more about the twin princesses' story. Why did the twins get trapped in a game? What's the goal of the game master? And do you have what it takes to see it all to the end?

Why similar: Tower Defense 65.7%, Strategy 14.7%, Adventure 6.8%, Female Protagonist 4.7%, Indie 2.9%

Use Traps and Spell Cards to fight back the magical masses! Blistering shoot-em-up action meets tactical tower defense as you choose from almost 20 popular characters to stop the fairy onslaught! Take advantage of their unique powers and tricky Traps to freeze, fry, and blow your enemies away!

Why similar: Tower Defense 38.2%, Strategy 25%, Action 15.6%, Co-op 10.6%, Anime 3.4%

Command your elven army and defend mystical lands from sea serpents, evil sorcerers, and wave after wave of gnoll tribesman, all with the help of brand-spankin’ new towers, heroes, and spells to fend off every last baddie.

Why similar: Tower Defense 57.5%, Strategy 11.2%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%, RPG 5.8%, Action 4.8%

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 67%, Strategy 18.3%, Action 8.8%, Indie 6%

Why You'll Like It: An action-oriented tower defense game where you must actively manage your defenses against relentless waves.

Zombie Tower Defense: Join the ongoing war, in an open world, against the undead zombie horde. Choose between multiple powerful heroes all with unique epic gear and skills! With the wide variety of towers you can create your own perfect strategy.

Why similar: Tower Defense 75%, Strategy 11.7%, Adventure 5.7%, Indie 5.2%, Female Protagonist 2.4%

Why You'll Like It: A straightforward tower defense game with adventure elements that focuses on defending against zombie waves.

Rogue-like! Souls-like! Terraria-like! Build your character & your defenses in Bonelords! Protect Fort Platz against waves of enemies & bosses in this un-bone-leavable experience!

Why similar: Tower Defense 46.1%, Co-op 16.6%, Split Screen 13.4% ★, Strategy 11.2%, RPG 10.3%

Strategic tower defense where you play a witch, place class-based towers, equip them with items that grant powerful abilities, combine them, create unique builds & deal ridiculous amounts of damage! Customize your builds with a deep stat system and giant skill tree!

Why similar: Tower Defense 60%, Strategy 13.3%, Pixel Graphics 12%, Action 7.7%, 2D 3.1%

You think Tower Defense games are all about building? You thought wrong. Sanctum is not your average Tower Defense title. When the havoc starts, you get to join the fray! As one of the world’s first First Person Shooter - Tower Defense games, Sanctum has taken the best of both worlds to deliver an epic, one-of-a-kind experience.

Why similar: Tower Defense 66.2%, Co-op 11.9%, Strategy 9.1%, Action 4.6%, Indie 2.9%

Tired of moving around without purposes? Come and protect the goddess with multiple combination of skills and elements. Discover and upgrade your weapon to super, even hyper! Play this game with a joy from both tower defense and rogue!

Why similar: Tower Defense 60.7%, Pixel Graphics 14.3%, Action 10.3%, Strategy 7.7%, Indie 3.6%

Fight off hordes of monstrous mutants created from a strange cataclysmic event in the new tower defense game, Prime World: Defenders. Join a group of exile treasure hunters who have ventured into the capital of an ancient empire, vast with mystery and danger.

Why similar: Tower Defense 75.5%, Strategy 11%, RPG 4.3%, Indie 3.6%, Great Soundtrack 1.9%

Bish Bash Bots is a unique mix of casual tower defense strategy and all-out brawling action. Team up in couch co-op / online play or go it alone and fight to save the world by building upgradable turrets, unlocking gadgets and bashing bots with giant hammers.

Why similar: Tower Defense 44.6%, Local Co-Op 20.8%, Co-op 15.8%, Strategy 6.6%, Action 5.7%

Dungeon Defenders: Awakened is co-op Tower Defense combined with epic Action RPG combat. You’re able to join forces with up to four players to take on a never-ending army of orcs, demons, and dragons! Are your defenses strong enough to save the world of Etheria?

Why similar: Tower Defense 57.9%, Co-op 21.8%, Strategy 12.5%, Multiplayer 6.5%, Singleplayer 1.3%

Defend your castle in this fast-paced tower defense/action hybrid game with stunning pixel art graphics! Play as alchemically enhanced warrior Bellator, set traps, build towers, craft powerful weapons, and defend your home! The fate of the castle lies in your hands!

Why similar: Tower Defense 51.2%, Pixel Graphics 14.4%, Strategy 10.2%, RPG 9.9%, Action 6.1%

A retro-inspired 2D Action RPG set in the distant future. CrossCode combines 16-bit SNES-style graphics with butter-smooth physics, a fast-paced combat system, and engaging puzzle mechanics, served with a gripping sci-fi story.

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 36.1%, RPG 19.5%, Great Soundtrack 9.9%, Female Protagonist 7.2%, Indie 6.8%

TOWER ▪ DEFENSE ▪ STRATEGY. Control Vessels. Utilize their uniquely deep set of towers. Create an everchanging defense. Play with friends. Protect your Basin at all costs. An absolute Tower Defense, Real-Time Strategy Hybrid

Why similar: Tower Defense 53.2%, Co-op 18.6%, Pixel Graphics 14.2%, Strategy 5.9%, Multiplayer 4.5%

Defender's Quest is a Tower-Defense/RPG Hybrid tightly focuses on three things: tactical depth, customization, and story

Why similar: Tower Defense 52.9%, Pixel Graphics 12.4%, Strategy 9.4%, RPG 9.2%, Great Soundtrack 5%

There's trouble once again in River City, and this time only the girls can save the day! Using a variety of attacks, weapons, and items, these hot-blooded heroines are ready to teach the city’s lowlifes a lesson - either solo or in 2-player co-op! It’s an old-school rumble for a new generation!

Why similar: Local Co-Op 23.3%, Pixel Graphics 20.8%, Co-op 11.2%, Action 10.3%, Local Multiplayer 9.1%

Take control of one of three playable characters (Gunvolt, Ekoro, and Beck) as you blast your way past the baddies in stage after stage of side-scrolling action! Each stage ends with a boss encounter. Defeat the boss to complete the stage.

Why similar: Platformer 39.3%, Pixel Graphics 27.3%, Action 20.5%, Indie 12.9%

Abathor is a challenging 2D action platformer for solo play or up to 4 players. Embark on an epic 16-bit quest inspired by Golden Axe, Rastan, and Castlevania IV. Traverse Atlantis, battle demons, and defeat vicious bosses to save your progress! Enjoy an amazing OST from classic-era musicians!

Why similar: Platformer 21.9%, Local Co-Op 19.4%, Pixel Graphics 17.6%, Co-op 11.3%, Action 7%

Experience stylish-action battles and beautiful pixel art, summon heroes across time and space, and challenge the magic tower to save the heroic spirits and goddesses!

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 35.4%, RPG 23.8%, Action 16.2%, Adventure 12%, Anime 7.5%

Control your Hero to aid your Turrets and Traps in battle in this grim, dark Tower Defense & Action RPG with a scifi-grindhouse aesthetic. Create deadly weapon barrages and fuse together Bleed, Burn, Shock, Freeze, Stun and many more elements to annihilate your enemies.

Why similar: Tower Defense 48.7%, Strategy 13.2%, Pixel Graphics 12%, RPG 9.6%, Indie 5.1%

Hardcore 2D game with a fascinating and unusual mechanics, where you have to defend the base from annoying saboteurs.

Why similar: Tower Defense 37.9%, Action 20%, Platformer 15.5%, Indie 13.3%, Great Soundtrack 8.6%

Dungeon Defenders II is a cooperative Action Tower Defense game packed with roleplaying elements like loot, leveling, and pets.

Why similar: Tower Defense 86.6%, Multiplayer 11.8%, Singleplayer 1.6%

Defeat monster hordes alongside your Bean Beasts in this cute, challenging Tower Defense Game! Evolve your companions, explore upgrade paths for traps and take on epic boss battles!

Why similar: Tower Defense 63.8%, Pixel Graphics 16.4%, Strategy 14.9%, 2D 3.7%, Singleplayer 1%

Fight’N Rage is a brand new old-school side-scroller beat’em up. Inspired by the classics from the “golden age”, and with an art style that mimics the aesthetic from the 90's arcade gems, this game pays homage to all classic gameplay features that makes this genre one of the best from its time!

Why similar: Local Co-Op 33.7%, Local Multiplayer 17.7%, Pixel Graphics 14.7%, Action 8.5%, Great Soundtrack 7.9%

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.

Why similar: Tower Defense 55.1%, Strategy 18.1%, Adventure 7%, Indie 6.4%, Co-op 6.1%

Tempest Tower is an action packed tower defense platformer where you must brawl with incoming hordes of Creepers while herding the local critters to safety. Build, fight, upgrade, overcome.

Why similar: Tower Defense 55.5%, Platformer 22%, Strategy 12.5%, Action 5.8%, Indie 3.1%

20XX is a roguelike action platformer that you can play with a friend. Jump and shoot your way through ever-changing levels, collect awesome new powers, and battle mighty bosses in the name of saving the human race maybe!

Why similar: Platformer 32.2%, Local Co-Op 21.6%, Co-op 9.7%, Local Multiplayer 8.8%, Action 8.5%

Amaterasu and her yokai army rule over feudal Japan. Switch in real time between Kensei and Ayame to defeat the goddess in this intense, 16-bit action platformer with Metroidvania elements and gorgeous pixel art.

Why similar: Platformer 33%, Pixel Graphics 27.7%, Action 10%, Indie 8.7%, Adventure 8.4%

Face the gates of Hell in a fusion of third-person action, RPG and Tower Defence. Repel the demons alone or in co-op by building defences. Upgrade powerful units to help you in battle, before jumping into the fight yourself, with an arsenal of skills and weapons to rip apart the oncoming swarm.

Why similar: Tower Defense 45%, Co-op 15.3%, Strategy 11.5%, RPG 11.4%, Action 7.1%

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 54.1%, Strategy 22.7%, Action 13.6%, Indie 9.6%

Jump, shoot, and slash your way through 30XX, the roguelike action platformer you can play with a friend! Explore lush, ever-changing worlds that mix precise platforming with fevered combat. Destroy fearsome Guardians. Master unique Powers. Rediscover the thousand years we've lost.

Why similar: Platformer 23%, Local Co-Op 21.7%, Pixel Graphics 16.8%, Co-op 14.3%, Action 7%