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A modern hybrid of the classic RTS and modern Tower Defense. Recruit soldiers, place them on slots and let them shoot incoming waves of zombies by their own. Order supplies, throw grenades, order airstrikes and many more... Perfect mix of strategy, tactics and micromanagement.

Why similar: Zombies 40.5%, Tower Defense 37.2%, Survival 11.6%, Action 4%, Multiplayer 3.5%

Tower & Defense game, with TopDown view set in a post apocalyptic world of zombies

Why similar: Tower Defense 34.5%, Zombies 23.7%, Quick-Time Events 22.3% ★, Third-Person Shooter 6.2%, Action 5.5%

Team up or face it alone in this top down zombie slaying defense adventure! Featuring up to 4 player online co-op, cleanse the infected wave by wave and upgrade your base with traps & defenses to build the Ultimate Zombie Defense. Can YOU stop them?

Why similar: Zombies 30.7%, Tower Defense 27.1%, Survival 9.6%, Online Co-Op 8.9%, Action 8%

Light the Fire is a survival tower defense where you decide when waves begin and how difficult they become. Gather resources, craft gear, build defenses, and feed the fire… at your own risk.

Why similar: Tower Defense 35.5%, Zombies 16.8%, First-Person 10.6%, Action 10.6%, Survival 10%

A co-op 1-4 player tower defense game where you and your crew sneak into zombie-infested zones at night, harvest valuable organs, and sell them on the black market, before the bodies rot and everything goes wrong.

Why similar: Tower Defense 40.5%, Zombies 28.3%, PvE 8.1%, Action 7.7%, Co-op 5.1%

Versus Squad is a fast action twin-stick shooter from the creator of Nation Red. Build your own sandbox defense and battle thousands of zombie mutants in top down combat! Face up to a dozen bosses. Simultaneously. Collect loot, build and repair. Play single player, on-line or local coop!

Why similar: Tower Defense 27.6%, Zombies 23.5%, Survival 13%, Gore 8.1%, Action 7.1%

Top down, action packed, multiplayer, zombie shooter. Build your base with friends and see how long you can survive the endless horde of zombies. Level up with friends, or alone, how you die is up to you.

Why similar: Zombies 26.5%, Tower Defense 26.2%, Survival 12.7%, Online Co-Op 9.3%, Action 5.9%

"Infectonator : Survivors" is a Randomized Permadeath Survival Simulator that combines RTS, Tower Defense, Roguelike, and Management-Simulation gameplay. The goal is to lead a group of survivors in a struggle to stay alive and find rescue in a zombie apocalyptic world.

Why similar: Zombies 40%, Tower Defense 28.3%, Survival 17.8%, Action 4.5%, Indie 3.4%

Hello Survivors, this is little zombie shooter game. With big plans :)

Why similar: Zombies 31.3%, Survival 16.5%, PvE 15.5%, First-Person 11.1%, Gore 5.2%

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 60.6%, Zombies 36.1%, Indie 3.3%

The Culling Of The Cows is a side-scrolling shooter / tower defence game. You will take the role of Sammy, a soliloquizing schizophrenic farmer with a self prophesied mission to lay waste to the disease spreading over his farm.

Why similar: Tower Defense 41.9%, Zombies 27.4%, Action 9.1%, Indie 8.9%, Gore 7.6%

World War Z is a heart-pounding coop third-person shooter for up to 4 players featuring massive swarms of hundreds of zombies, focused on fast-paced, gruesomely spectacular action.

Why similar: Zombies 43%, Online Co-Op 10.7%, PvE 9.9%, Third-Person Shooter 9.7%, Co-op 6.7%

Immerse yourself in the post-apocalyptic co-op world of Lifeless, where base building and crafting are key. Collect weapons, gear, and food as you embark on thrilling missions to level up in a vast open world. But stay alert—relentless zombies lurk around every corner!

Why similar: Zombies 42.7%, Survival 19.7%, Action 10.6%, Gore 8.2%, Violent 6.9%

Can you survive the horror? … a retro-style survival horror game developed by the two-man indie team of Gonzossm and Iggy Zuk. Survive 30 days and nights in a zombie-infested world by recruiting companions, upgrading weaponry and fortifying your position.

Why similar: Zombies 48.9%, Survival 17.6%, Action 13.9%, Tower Defense 9.4%, Indie 6.6%

The dead never rest. Neither do you—play the demo now. Survive hordes of zombies alone or with your friends in the grim Wild West, build defenses, and fight for your life. Based on the official novel.

Why similar: Tower Defense 26.7%, Zombies 23.5%, PvE 13.6%, Third-Person Shooter 8.2%, Online Co-Op 7.5%

Slice, burn, toss, zap, grind and gib massive hordes of repugnant orcs in this long-awaited successor to the award-winning Orcs Must Die! series.

Why similar: Tower Defense 50.3%, PvE 13.4%, Third-Person Shooter 12.4%, Co-op 10.1%, Online Co-Op 6.2%

Part turn-based resource management, part real-time defense shooter, Emerge places you into a futuristic world, ravaged by a zombie Apocalypse.

Why similar: Zombies 50.5%, Tower Defense 49.5%

Survive the living dead for as long as you are able! Room Invaderz is a wave-based survival game where you and your comrades kill zombies, earn points, and do your best to upgrade your arsenal to see how long you can delay the inevitable.

Why similar: Zombies 27.5%, PvE 18%, Survival 15.6%, First-Person 10%, Online Co-Op 7.5%

Back 4 Blood is a thrilling cooperative first-person shooter from the creators of the critically acclaimed Left 4 Dead franchise. Experience the intense 4 player co-op narrative campaign, competitive multiplayer as human or Ridden, and frenetic gameplay that keeps you in the action.

Why similar: Zombies 39.1%, Online Co-Op 12.1%, Survival 8.8%, Gore 7%, First-Person 6.8%

Kick some grass in Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville, the wackiest shooter yet!

Why similar: Zombies 26.8%, Tower Defense 26.2%, PvE 13.9%, Third-Person Shooter 13.8%, Online Co-Op 7.4%

Fight to reclaim a city overrun by aliens and zombies. Blast your way through infected streets, hunt down deadly enemies, uncover their weaknesses, and save the city from total destruction.

Why similar: Tower Defense 48.4%, Zombies 34.4%, First-Person 6.9%, Action 5.8%, Indie 3.4%

They Are Hundreds is an evolving Third-person wave based zombie game, co-op with up to 4 friends with endless ammo and guns!

Why similar: Zombies 31.1%, Survival 19.5%, First-Person 10.5%, Action 10.2%, Online Co-Op 10%

Defend yourself from hordes of green slimes as a tiny wizard! Build magical orbs, upgrade your weapons, and survive across different locations — from mountains to graveyards. Simple and dynamic 2D defense.

Why similar: Tower Defense 56.1%, Survival 23.3%, Action 18.6%, Singleplayer 1.9%

Play as Max Cooper, an SSF agent whose journey to a deserted oil producing community with a group of scientists has led to an outbreak of infection back at their research facility. Fight hard for survival as you battle the hordes of fierce infectees in this action survival game.

Why similar: Zombies 36%, Survival 19.9%, Action 18.1%, Third-Person Shooter 17.3%, Indie 8.7%

Dead On Duty brings the golden era of wave-based zombie shooters to PC with a focus on fast-paced gunplay, tactical progression, and intense cooperative action. Whether you're a lone wolf or a squad leader, every round is a test of your reflexes and resource management.

Why similar: Zombies 34.5%, Survival 16.7%, PvE 14.5%, Action 10%, Online Co-Op 8.3%

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 72.2%, Zombies 12.1%, Action 6%, Indie 3.6%, Co-op 3.4%

Take on a city overrun by zombies with 1 to 4 players online — co-op or PvP! Hold the line against running, leaping, spitting hordes. Fight by day, hunt in the dark of night. Tear off limbs and unlock cosmetics with every kill. Stand together... or hunt each other down.

Why similar: Zombies 35.8%, Survival 14.9%, Online Co-Op 12%, PvE 9.1%, Co-op 8.1%

Zombies are invading your home, and the only defense is your arsenal of plants! Armed with an alien nursery-worth of zombie-zapping plants like peashooters and cherry bombs, you'll need to think fast and plant faster to stop dozens of types of zombies dead in their tracks.

Why similar: Tower Defense 53.3%, Zombies 39.3%, Survival 5.4%, Singleplayer 1%, Indie 0.9%

3rd person Co-op Zombie Survival with multiplayer

Why similar: Zombies 42.6%, Survival 20%, Online Co-Op 12.8%, Co-op 8.9%, Multiplayer 6.4%

Blend third-person action with strategic base defense. Swap weapons, upgrade traps, and manage resources; push your limits against dynamic waves and unique enemies. Can you survive the apocalypse?

Why similar: Tower Defense 38.7%, Zombies 27.9%, Third-Person Shooter 14.8%, Action 6%, Survival 4.5%

Welcome to the zombie apocalypse experience of a lifetime – and now more beautiful than ever. Caught in the midst of an epic zombie outbreak on the tropical island of Banoi, your only thought is: Survive!

Why similar: Zombies 44.5%, Survival 16%, Co-op 8.9%, First-Person 6.8%, Online Co-Op 5.7%

Shoot zombies from terrace like a boss! Zombo Buster Rising Remastered brings you a nostalgic experience of classic 2D side shooting-defense in enhanced build right from your Steam library!

Why similar: Tower Defense 43.5%, Zombies 31.7%, Action 16.7%, Indie 8.1%

In this thrilling fusion of roguelike, first-person, and third-person gameplay, every decision you make matters.Explore the surrounding area for valuable resources and other survivors. Armed with your trusty six-shooter and a pickaxe, confront the relentless zombie onslaught.

Why similar: Tower Defense 39.5%, Survival 12.2%, Action 11.7%, First-Person 10.9%, PvE 9.7%

If the world of all video games collapses, who wins the battle between them? Protect your video game assets and destroy them.

Why similar: Tower Defense 53.7%, Zombies 38.5%, Action 4.4%, Indie 2.2%, Singleplayer 1.2%

Defend your base solo or with friends against endless waves of foes using your weapons and turrets. Are you up for the challenge?

Why similar: Tower Defense 41.9%, PvE 19.2%, Zombies 18%, Co-op 9.4%, Action 6.6%

Dead Rush is an FPS arcade shooter that combines fast-paced action, stylized visuals, and relentless waves of zombies. Choose your weapon, fight with friends, and see how long you can survive.

Why similar: Zombies 33.8%, Survival 16.2%, PvE 14.5%, Action 10.8%, First-Person 8.4%

Welcome to the zombie apocalypse experience of a lifetime – more beautiful than ever. Caught in an epic zombie outbreak on the tropical island of Banoi, your only thought is: Survive!

Why similar: Zombies 42.2%, Survival 13.6%, Co-op 9.7%, First-Person 8.3%, Gore 7.9%

The punishment for a life spent torturing others is a hell that forces you to relive your deepest traumas. A trap strapped to your body that slices off parts of you is the price of every mistake you make. Here, You are the Hangman.

Why similar: Quick-Time Events 27.1% ★, Zombies 24.5%, PvE 11.7%, Third-Person Shooter 10.5%, Survival 9.6%

As a survivor of the mutant virus, make your way through the city and wipe out the hordes of flesh eating mutants. Teamwork is the key to survive the DEAD HORDE...

Why similar: Zombies 65.7%, Action 13.7%, Survival 11.8%, Indie 5.8%, Multiplayer 3%

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 62.3%, Co-op 9.8%, Third-Person Shooter 7.9%, Online Co-Op 7.9%, Action 6.8%

A fast-paced, wave-based zombie shooter set in an alternate 1980s dystopia. Call in airstrikes, deploy support bots, upgrade wild weapons, and survive the horde—solo or with friends. No grinding. No paid DLC. Just pure, chaotic fun.

Why similar: Zombies 27.6%, PvE 15.9%, Survival 12.9%, Online Co-Op 10%, First-Person 8.9%

Blending action and survival horror, Resident Evil 6 promises to be the dramatic horror experience of 2013.

Why similar: Zombies 36.9%, Quick-Time Events 15.8% ★, Third-Person Shooter 11.7%, Co-op 9.5%, Online Co-Op 8.3%

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 68.9%, Co-op 7.8%, Action 5.6%, First-Person 5.6%, Online Co-Op 5.3%

A co-op zombie horde shooter set in a West Yorkshire town gone very, very wrong. Fight off waves of the undead, collect coins, buy bigger weapons, and uncover the dark secret rotting at the heart of Brumley. Up to 8 players. No survivors expected.

Why similar: Zombies 35.5%, PvE 17.7%, Online Co-Op 14.2%, First-Person 13.3%, Action 7%

L.O.S.T. is a 4-player co-op survival game. Work together, scavenge resources, and do whatever it takes to escape before it’s too late.

Why similar: Zombies 33.5%, Survival 20.8%, First-Person 12.2%, Online Co-Op 8.5%, Co-op 7.7%

Battle increasingly difficult waves of holiday-themed enemies with up to 7 friends! Use points to purchase new weapons and unlock new areas which will help you in surviving as many waves as possible.

Why similar: Zombies 27%, Tower Defense 24.2%, PvE 14.9%, Survival 13.8%, Online Co-Op 9.9%

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%, Co-op 9%, Online Co-Op 6.6%, First-Person 5.3%, Action 5.1%

Backrooms in the Forest - a horror game where you must escape from a mysterious forest and find your way out of the anomalies!

Why similar: Zombies 37.8%, Survival 22.5%, Action 13.6%, PvE 11.5%, First-Person 11.2%

The World Is Pure F.U.B.A.R. Come together and fight with your friends against never ending waves of the undead.. or go solo and take on the treacherous horde alone.

Why similar: Zombies 38.4%, Third-Person Shooter 16.4%, PvE 16.4%, Co-op 8.8%, Action 6.9%

Two Private Militaries in a Futuristic Tower-Defense War!

Why similar: Tower Defense 52.4%, Quick-Time Events 18.8% ★, PvE 18.7%, Action 7.6%, Indie 1.8%

Your castle is under attack! Defend your walls against enemies and epic bosses. Upgrade your defenses with unique weapons, strategic skills, and special upgrades! Become an unbeatable defender and master every battle.

Why similar: Tower Defense 53.2%, Quick-Time Events 23.9% ★, PvE 9.9%, Action 8.3%, Indie 3.9%

The chances of you surviving this all out war of society and the undead are slim to none. Already, there are millions of the walking dead shambling about, searching for food to eat. There's no known cure. One bite can possibly end it all for you. However, you aren't alone in this nightmare.

Why similar: Zombies 49.3%, Survival 18%, Online Co-Op 8.2%, Co-op 7.1%, First-Person 6.5%

A strange toxin has entered the city and almost all people in the city were transformed into the zombies. The zombies are very ferocious and they can destroy everything that prevents them. There is only one change to save the city, it is the Special Squad.

Why similar: Tower Defense 46.5%, Zombies 37%, Survival 12.9%, Indie 2.3%, Singleplayer 1.3%

Squad up or go solo in a stylized arcade zombie shooter where every round gets deadlier. Killstreaks, nukes, dynamic weather in day or night.... how long can you and your friends survive?

Why similar: Zombies 37%, Third-Person Shooter 12.2%, Online Co-Op 12%, Survival 10.6%, PvE 8.3%

GROSS is a unique twist on the classic tower defense genre. After building your defenses, you will jump into the action to take on enemies head-on. Make sure to collect as much cash as possible to upgrade your defenses and stay ahead of the game. Can you outlast the waves of enemies?

Why similar: Tower Defense 36.3%, Zombies 21.3%, PvE 14.4%, First-Person 7.5%, Gore 7.2%

London is falling. Are you prepared? The Last Blight is upon us. It was foretold. For the second time in history, a great plague has shrouded London in a fog of death. Big Ben tolls as thousands of unprepared die, or worse, are infected by a sickness more gruesome than death.

Why similar: Zombies 53.5%, Survival 19%, First-Person 10.5%, Action 5.6%, Gore 4.7%

7 Days Blood Moons is a 4v1 fight to the death. Survivors fortify bases and scavenge for materials while the Zombie Master commands and possesses the horde to crush them. Play solo or with friends – up to 4 survivors can team up against a human or AI Zombie Master. Who will prevail?

Why similar: Tower Defense 30.7%, Zombies 23.3%, PvE 11.9%, First-Person 9%, Online Co-Op 6.5%

Hardcore and bloody shooter where you will have to repel the attacks of the living dead using the destroying traps, defensive barricades and also weapon of close and long-range combat.

Why similar: Tower Defense 28.7%, Zombies 26.5%, Survival 14.6%, Third-Person Shooter 8.3%, PvE 7.9%