- #1 Bloons TD 6
97% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 382,546 reviews2018
Dev: Ninja Kiwi
Windows · Mac
Median: 19.4 hrsMean: 75.6 hrs≥1hr: 92%
The Bloons are back and better than ever! Get ready for a massive 3D tower defense game designed to give you hours and hours of the best strategy gaming available.
Why similar: Tower Defense 59.9%, Strategy 19.5%, Multiplayer 7.4%, Co-op 4.2%, Family Friendly 3%
Why You'll Like It: The definitive modern entry in the series, offering deep strategic depth and constant progression.
- #2 Bloons TD 5
96% matchVery Positive95% of 11,795 reviews2014
Dev: Ninja Kiwi
Windows · Mac
Median: 11.3 hrsMean: 38.6 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Five-star tower defense with unrivaled depth and replayability. The Bloons are back in full HD glory and this time they mean business! Build awesome towers, choose your favorite upgrades, hire new Special Agents, and pop every last invading Bloon in the most popular tower defense series in history.
Why similar: Tower Defense 62.8%, Strategy 19%, Action 4.5%, Multiplayer 4.4%, Co-op 4%
Why You'll Like It: A classic tower defense experience that shares the core mechanics and charm of the Bloons franchise.
- #3 Dungeon Defenders II
96% matchMostly Positive77% of 22,057 reviews2017
Dev: Chromatic Games
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 21.5 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Dungeon Defenders II is a cooperative Action Tower Defense game packed with roleplaying elements like loot, leveling, and pets.
Why similar: Tower Defense 75%, Multiplayer 18.6%, Family Friendly 5.5%, Singleplayer 0.9%
Why You'll Like It: A modern, free-to-play take on the action-tower defense hybrid with a strong focus on co-op play.
- #4 Dungeon Defenders
95% matchVery Positive93% of 18,745 reviews2011
Dev: Chromatic Games
Windows
Median: 9.2 hrsMean: 42.0 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Create a hero from one of four classes to save Etheria in this 4-player coop Tower Defense Action-RPG. Includes Steam exclusive Portal gun & TF2 familiars!
Why similar: Tower Defense 64.2%, Strategy 17.7%, Multiplayer 13%, Family Friendly 4.2%, Singleplayer 0.9%
Why You'll Like It: Combines tower defense with action-RPG elements, allowing you to actively participate in the defense of your base.
- #5 Infinitode 2 - Infinite Tower Defense
94% matchVery Positive91% of 4,062 reviews2021
Dev: Prineside
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 45.9 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Infinitode 2 - a strategy in the Tower Defense genre, in which the player will have to build towers to protect his base from endless waves of enemies. The game features huge maps, lots of towers, resource miners, upgrade tree and map editor.
Why similar: Tower Defense 70.6%, Strategy 26.5%, Casual 1.9%, Singleplayer 0.9%
Why You'll Like It: Offers immense strategic depth through massive research trees and highly customizable tower settings.
- #6 Mindustry
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 25,660 reviews2019
Dev: AnukenDev
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 26.9 hrs≥1hr: 76%
An open-ended factory management game with RTS and tower defense elements.
Why similar: Tower Defense 64.2%, Strategy 22.7%, Multiplayer 7%, Co-op 3.7%, Action 1.9%
Why You'll Like It: An exceptional blend of tower defense and base-building that requires managing complex resource supply chains.
- #7 Bloons TD Battles 2
93% matchVery Positive84% of 33,499 reviews2021
Dev: Ninja Kiwi
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 16.3 hrs≥1hr: 61%
From the creators of Bloons TD6... Bloons TD Battles 2 is a brand new installment of the top-rated head-to-head tower defense game. Gather your Hero, choose your team of powerful Monkey Towers, and prepare to battle one on one against other players and relentless waves of Bloons!
Why similar: Tower Defense 55.7%, Strategy 21%, Multiplayer 10.1%, Action 7.5%, Family Friendly 4.6%
Why You'll Like It: Perfect for players who enjoy the core Bloons mechanics but want to test their skills against other players.
- #8 Plants vs. Zombies GOTY Edition
92% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 150,567 reviews2009
Dev: PopCap Games, Inc.
Windows · Mac
Median: 9.9 hrsMean: 41.0 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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 72.1%, Strategy 20%, Great Soundtrack 3.9%, Family Friendly 2.2%, Casual 1.2%
Why You'll Like It: A legendary lane-based tower defense game that matches the accessibility and whimsical tone of the Bloons series.
- #9 Orcs Must Die! 2
91% matchVery Positive92% of 19,505 reviews2012
Dev: Robot Entertainment
Windows
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 11.9 hrs≥1hr: 91%
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 68.1%, Strategy 14.5%, Action 6.8%, Co-op 5.5%, Multiplayer 4.1%
Why You'll Like It: A high-energy action-tower defense game that emphasizes trap placement and character-based combat.
- #10 Bloons Adventure Time TD
91% matchVery Positive87% of 4,640 reviews2019
Dev: Ninja Kiwi
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 17.5 hrs≥1hr: 62%
Defend Ooo from the Bloon invasion in this epic tower defense crossover.
Why similar: Tower Defense 51%, Strategy 30%, Action 10.9%, Multiplayer 5.2%, Family Friendly 2.5%
Why You'll Like It: A fun crossover that keeps the core Bloons mechanics while adding character-specific abilities.
- #11 GemCraft - Frostborn Wrath
90% matchVery Positive89% of 2,818 reviews2020
Dev: Game in a Bottle
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 38.1 hrs≥1hr: 90%
The epic tower defense dark fantasy journey continues! Create powerful gems with various abilities and take on the battle against an endlessly flowing army of monsters, and face the growing darkness as you fight your way back towards the Spiritforge.
Why similar: Tower Defense 66.1%, Strategy 24.1%, Action 9.3%, Singleplayer 0.5%
Why You'll Like It: Features a complex, rewarding gem-based tower system with deep skill-tree progression.
- #12 Fieldrunners 2
89% matchVery Positive86% of 524 reviews2013
Dev: Subatomic Studios LLC
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 16.5 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Get ready to DEFEND THE WORLD! The biggest sequel in tower defense history is finally here: Fieldrunners 2 has arrived! From Subatomic Studios, creators of the award winning classic strategy game comes an all new adventure that was years in the making.
Why similar: Tower Defense 75.7%, Strategy 17.5%, Action 5.6%, Casual 1.2%
Why You'll Like It: A high-quality, classic tower defense game known for its tactical freedom and varied enemy types.
- #13 Defense Grid: The Awakening
89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 5,303 reviews2008
Dev: Hidden Path Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 15.1 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Defense Grid: The Awakening is a unique spin on tower defense gameplay that will appeal to players of all skill levels. A horde of enemies is invading, and it's up to the player to stop them by strategically building fortification towers around their base.
Why similar: Tower Defense 82.5%, Strategy 17.1%, Singleplayer 0.4%
Why You'll Like It: A classic, highly polished tower defense game that excels at maze-building strategy.
- #14 Sanctum 2
88% matchVery Positive90% of 14,356 reviews2013
Dev: Coffee Stain StudiosPub: Coffee Stain Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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 70.6%, Strategy 14.1%, Action 5%, Co-op 5%, Multiplayer 3.9%
Why You'll Like It: Blends first-person shooter mechanics with tower defense, requiring both aim and strategic planning.
- #15 Ninja Kiwi Archive
86% matchVery Positive93% of 5,694 reviews2020
Dev: Ninja Kiwi
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 56%
Enjoy some of the best loved Flash games of the past in this awesome time capsule of over 60 Ninja Kiwi classics. Experience a piece of history and play the original Flash games that spawned the worldwide phenomenon of Bloons TD.
Why similar: Tower Defense 53.6%, Strategy 21.4%, Multiplayer 8.5%, Action 8.5%, Co-op 5.5%
Why You'll Like It: A collection of classic Ninja Kiwi titles that provides a nostalgic look at the developer's history.
- #16 Rise to Ruins
86% matchVery Positive88% of 7,737 reviews2019
Dev: Raymond DoerrPub: SixtyGig Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 16.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%
A brutal godlike village sim that melds the god game, management, and tower defense genres! Fight off hoards of monsters at night, and expand your village in the day time. Inspired by games like Black and White, Rimworld, and Dwarf Fortress but not quite like any of them.
Why similar: Tower Defense 42.7%, City Builder 42.4%, Strategy 13.4%, Great Soundtrack 1.2%, Singleplayer 0.2%
Why You'll Like It: Combines city-building with survival and tower defense elements in a challenging, top-down environment.
- #17 PixelJunk™ Monsters 2
87% matchMixed66% of 277 reviews2018
Dev: Q-Games Ltd.Pub: Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 11.2 hrs≥1hr: 59%
PixelJunk™ Monsters is back with the simple, yet highly strategic real-time tower defense gameplay gameplay of the original title, now with updated graphics and brand new multiplayer modes!
Why similar: Tower Defense 74.6%, Action 25.4%
Why You'll Like It: A charming tower defense game that emphasizes character movement and resource collection during waves.
- #18 Warstone TD
85% matchVery Positive83% of 3,869 reviews2018
Dev: Battlecruiser Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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 65.4%, Strategy 23.9%, Multiplayer 4.1%, Co-op 3.6%, Great Soundtrack 3%
Why You'll Like It: Adds RPG elements and hero management to the traditional tower defense formula for added depth.
- #19 Idle Monster TD: Evolved
83% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,226 reviews2022
Dev: Monstermob USA, INC
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 130.2 hrs≥1hr: 66%
Evolve epic monsters and crush puny humans in this endless idle tower defense game! Unlock, upgrade, and evolve over 150 unique monsters and pets, ranging from cute and colorful flower creatures to epic fire breathing dragons, to assemble the ultimate team against the endless waves of enemies.
Why similar: Tower Defense 72.6%, Strategy 26.2%, Casual 1.2%
Why You'll Like It: Combines idle mechanics with tower defense for a low-stress, long-term progression experience.
- #20 Zombie Defense
84% matchVery Positive84% of 2,165 reviews2016
Dev: Home Net Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 58%
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: Tower Defense 64.4%, Strategy 18.5%, Multiplayer 8.4%, Action 6.4%, Co-op 1.1%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on squad management and strategic tower placement to survive waves of encroaching enemies.
- #21 Super Auto Pets
82% matchVery Positive90% of 35,668 reviews2021
Dev: Team Wood Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 19.5 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Build the strongest team of pets and tussle with your friends!
Why similar: Strategy 64.2%, Multiplayer 26.4%, Family Friendly 6.8%, Casual 2.6%
Why You'll Like It: A strategic auto-battler that shares the casual, addictive progression loop found in many tower defense games.
- #22 Orcs Must Die! 3
81% matchVery Positive86% of 14,664 reviews2021
Dev: Robot Entertainment
Windows
Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 14.6 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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 65.9%, Strategy 16.9%, Co-op 6.6%, Multiplayer 5.4%, Action 5%
Why You'll Like It: Scales up the action-tower defense formula with massive battles and creative new trap mechanics.
- #23 METAL SLUG DEFENSE
84% matchMixed56% of 2,177 reviews2015
Dev: SNK CORPORATION
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 19.4 hrs≥1hr: 45%
“METAL SLUG”, the pinnacle of 2D action-shooting on NEOGEO returns in a brand new strategy game on Steam!
Why similar: Tower Defense 58.3%, Strategy 16.5%, Action 14.6%, Multiplayer 10.5%, Singleplayer 0.1%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, side-scrolling tower defense game with a distinct, nostalgic art style.
- #24 Anomaly: Warzone Earth
82% matchVery Positive87% of 4,668 reviews2011
Dev: 11 bit studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.4 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 51.7%, Strategy 39.8%, Action 8%, Singleplayer 0.4%
Why You'll Like It: A unique reverse tower defense game where you lead a convoy through enemy-controlled territory.
- #25 Bloons Card Storm
79% matchMixed56% of 1,545 reviews2024
Dev: Ninja Kiwi
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 50%
Collectible card game set in the Bloons universe, featuring unique play mechanics, distinct hero abilities, PvP and PvE modes. Download now and join the Card Storm!
Why similar: Strategy 71.9%, Multiplayer 20.6%, Family Friendly 6.3%, Singleplayer 1.2%
- #26 Global City
80% matchMixed70% of 1,363 reviews2021
Dev: Red Brix WallPub: MY.GAMES
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 34.3 hrs≥1hr: 56%
Become the mayor and build the city of your dreams! In this game, anything is possible. Whatever you can imagine in a city-building and development simulator, you can do. Start from the very beginning and unlock new possibilities for developing your city in Global City!
Why similar: City Builder 66%, Strategy 22.6%, Multiplayer 8.8%, Casual 1.8%, Singleplayer 0.7%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses heavily on the city-building and resource management aspects found in the seed game.
- #27 Bloons TD Battles
79% matchVery Positive91% of 29,230 reviews2016
Dev: Ninja Kiwi
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 25.5 hrs≥1hr: 64%
Go head to head with other players in a Bloon-popping battle for victory. From the creators of best-selling Bloons TD 5, this all new Battles game is specially designed for multiplayer combat, featuring the ability to control bloons directly and send them charging past your opponent's defenses.
Why similar: Tower Defense 60%, Strategy 20.7%, Multiplayer 10.1%, Action 4.8%, Co-op 2.1%
- #28 Leaf Blower Revolution - Idle Game
78% matchVery Positive94% of 26,225 reviews2020
Dev: Humble North
Windows
Median: 8.5 hrsMean: 131.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Blow leaves, upgrade your gear, and automate your progress as you explore the Leaf Universe. A satisfying incremental idle game where every leaf blown brings you closer to the next big upgrade. Simple, relaxing, and endlessly rewarding. Let the leaves fall, and your progress rise!
Why similar: Multiplayer 54.2%, Great Soundtrack 22.1%, Casual 19.7%, Singleplayer 4%
- #29 Learn to Fly 3
77% matchVery Positive95% of 10,991 reviews2017
Dev: Light Bringer Games inc.
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Build your spaceship from scratch, earn funds and invest them into building a bigger, better spaceship as you try and fly your way up to space!
Why similar: Strategy 75.2%, Family Friendly 15.6%, Casual 6.5%, Singleplayer 2.7%
- #30 Grow Defense
77% matchMostly Positive77% of 610 reviews2021
Dev: SoftCowGames
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 74.7 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Upgrade your Castle and Unlock new tiers of Skills and Weapons to Defend vs Monsters and Bosses across VARIOUS ZONES! Find Rare ITEMS dropped from monsters and bosses and upgrade them to their full potential! Defeat RAID Mega-Bosses to find LEGENDARY items!
Why similar: Tower Defense 77.9%, Strategy 19.1%, Casual 2.7%, Singleplayer 0.4%
- #31 My Singing Monsters
74% matchVery Positive94% of 46,582 reviews2021
Dev: Big Blue Bubble
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 17.0 hrs≥1hr: 59%
Dive into the Musical World of My Singing Monsters! Breed them, feed them, listen to them sing! Breed & collect a menagerie of Monsters, each a living instrument! Build your paradise across 35+ Islands, customize your world, and enjoy endless music! There's never a dull moment in the Monster World!
Why similar: Family Friendly 69.3%, Casual 30.7%
- #32 Idle Monster TD
76% matchMostly Positive72% of 841 reviews2021
Dev: Swell Games LLC
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 164.6 hrs≥1hr: 74%
An endless Tower Defense game of epic Monsters vs evil War Machines. Unlock and upgrade tons of unique elemental Monsters (Water, Air, Earth, and Fire) to defend your home from an infinite swarm of robots. Strategize the most effective placement of Monsters to synergize their elemental abilities.
Why similar: Tower Defense 70.2%, Strategy 28.3%, Casual 1.3%, Singleplayer 0.1%
- #33 Citywars Tower Defense
75% matchMostly Positive80% of 1,122 reviews2022
Dev: 01 Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Citywars TD is a cute multiplayer third person Survival Tower Defense. Build towers, gather resources, craft tools, upgrade weapons, level up buildings, expand your city with your friends and work under pressure before the next incoming wave of monsters.
Why similar: Tower Defense 66.4%, Strategy 26.9%, Action 6.7%
- #34 Monster Tiles TD: Tower Wars
73% matchVery Positive82% of 494 reviews2024
Dev: Swell Games LLC
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 54%
Free Tower Defense game with unique roguelike elements. Custom base building mechanics allow you to create your own base and maze with tiles earned after each wave. Unleash a variety of monsters, each with its own evolution path and unique skills, and evolve them into legendary creatures.
Why similar: Tower Defense 68.5%, Strategy 29.3%, Casual 2.3%
- #35 AdVenture Communist
76% matchMixed65% of 4,668 reviews2016
Dev: Hyper Hippo Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 20.4 hrs≥1hr: 51%
The world's greatest communism simulator!
Why similar: Strategy 69.3%, Great Soundtrack 10%, Casual 8.8%, Family Friendly 8.5%, Singleplayer 3.4%
- #36 Kingdom Rush Frontiers - Tower Defense
74% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 10,241 reviews2016
Dev: Ironhide Game Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 8.6 hrsMean: 20.8 hrs≥1hr: 91%
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 70.1%, Strategy 22.1%, Action 3.9%, Great Soundtrack 2.1%, Casual 1.1%
- #37 Idle Hero TD - Tower Defense
71% matchVery Positive83% of 1,068 reviews2024
Dev: Swell Games LLC
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 169.0 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Endless idle tower defense game full of deep strategy and combat mechanics. Unlock and upgrade dozens of epic fantasy heroes to defeat an infinite swarm of enemy monsters. Strategize hero positions, synergies, and skills for an effective defense, then sit back and let the auto-battler do its thing!
Why similar: Tower Defense 70.4%, Strategy 27.9%, Casual 1.7%
- #38 Tangy TD
69% matchVery Positive92% of 1,121 reviews2026
Dev: Cakez
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 58%
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 62.5%, Strategy 22.7%, Action 9%, Family Friendly 3.8%, Casual 1.2%
- #39 Tower Wars
75% matchMostly Positive72% of 1,753 reviews2012
Dev: SuperVillain Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Tower Wars combines elements of tower defense, RTS, and all-out multi-player mayhem to bring you a completely unique experience, delivered with a fun and funny not-so-old world style!
Why similar: Tower Defense 72.7%, Strategy 17.5%, Multiplayer 5.2%, Co-op 2.3%, Action 2.2%
- #40 Realm Grinder
73% matchVery Positive87% of 7,357 reviews2017
Dev: Divine GamesPub: Kongregate
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 131.3 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Grow your realm, build alliances, and explore one of the deepest idle RPGs ever!
Why similar: City Builder 68.2%, Strategy 26.7%, Multiplayer 3.4%, Casual 1.1%, Singleplayer 0.7%
- #41 Holyday City: Reloaded
73% matchVery Positive81% of 1,613 reviews2018
Dev: Holyday Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 113.1 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Build, manage & grow your city in Holyday City: Reloaded! An idle clicker game where you're the business tycoon, expanding your metropolis. Master resource & time management to upgrade businesses and thrive. Experience the ultimate town builder adventure with Holyday City.
Why similar: Strategy 54.7%, Casual 21.6%, Co-op 17%, Singleplayer 6.7%
- #42 The Perfect Tower II
67% matchVery Positive87% of 4,245 reviews2025
Dev: Fire Sword Studios
Windows
The Perfect Tower II is a mix between an incremental and a tower defense game. Build a town, manage resources and explore a variety of mini-games and tons of upgrades. Fully automate your game and watch numbers going up!
Why similar: Tower Defense 65.2%, Strategy 25%, Action 9.7%, Singleplayer 0.1%
- #43 Ezaron Defense
72% matchVery Positive81% of 105 reviews2021
Dev: RVL Games
Windows
A classic 3D Tower Defense fantasy game, made by a very small and dedicated team.
Why similar: Tower Defense 51%, City Builder 20.1%, Strategy 19.6%, Action 7.5%, Casual 1.5%
- #44 PickCrafter
71% matchVery Positive86% of 7,068 reviews2017
Dev: Fiveamp
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 77.5 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Conquer PickCrafter, the hit indie idle game! Break blocks, forge equipment, and collect powerful Pickaxes. Prestige to legendary tiers with the new Ascension Skill Tree. Discover biomes and battle epic bosses. Make meaningful choices and invent complex builds in this addictive endless adventure!
Why similar: Strategy 88.7%, Casual 7.9%, Singleplayer 3.4%
- #45 Battle Nations
72% matchMostly Positive73% of 1,810 reviews2014
Dev: Madrona Games Inc
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 24.0 hrs≥1hr: 55%
Battle Nations is back! Build your empire and lead your armies to victory! Choose from traditional troops and vehicles or unleash exotic forces like mammoths, velociraptors, sandworms, and futuristic plasma units!
Why similar: City Builder 48.4%, Strategy 28.5%, Multiplayer 11.4%, Action 9.7%, Casual 1.3%
- #46 Bombergrounds: Reborn
68% matchVery Positive86% of 8,410 reviews2022
Dev: Gigantic Duck Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 49%
BOMBERGROUNDS: Immerse in a free-to-play massive multiplayer action-packed arena inspired by classic bomber games. Dash, bomb, bat, and explode your way to victory. Your realm of relentless arcade action is just a click away—dive in and rule the grounds!
Why similar: Strategy 32.8%, Multiplayer 23.3%, Action 16.7%, Co-op 12%, Family Friendly 11.9%
- #47 Royal Revolt II
70% matchMostly Positive77% of 385 reviews2021
Dev: Flaregames
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 18.6 hrs≥1hr: 54%
Royal Revolt 2 is an asynchronous PvP Reverse Tower Defense game full of medieval magic and action-laden battles.Can you set up your defenses so other Kings and Queens can't crash your castle gates? We're throwing down the gauntlet. Will you pick it up?
Why similar: Tower Defense 40.8%, City Builder 31%, Strategy 15.7%, Action 6.1%, Multiplayer 3.6%
- #48 Yap Wizards Tower Defence
66% matchVery Positive96% of 134 reviews2025
Dev: Noffty Productions
Windows · Mac · Linux
Dynamic tower defence with an ever-scaling battlefield and unexpected twists!
Why similar: Tower Defense 60.7%, Strategy 36%, Casual 3%, Singleplayer 0.3%
- #49 Rock 'N' Roll Defense
70% matchVery Positive88% of 3,386 reviews2016
Dev: NukGames
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Rocked by an explosive soundtrack, choose your band, place your equipments and defend the Rock 'N' Roll from everyone and everything who try to pull it down, on a totally hardcore tower defense!
Why similar: Tower Defense 77.4%, Strategy 13.9%, Action 4.4%, Great Soundtrack 3.2%, Casual 1.1%
- #50 Mr.Mine
67% matchVery Positive92% of 18,254 reviews2020
Dev: Playsaurus
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 99.4 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Explore the depths of the earth and uncover hidden treasures in this addictive idle mining game. Unlock the power of your drill with hundreds of upgrades, discover mysterious relics, and unearth priceless gems. Can you master the mines and reveal their deepest secrets? Dive in and dig deep!
Why similar: Strategy 75.2%, Multiplayer 17.4%, Casual 5.6%, Singleplayer 1.8%
- #51 Venture Valley
68% matchMixed56% of 54 reviews2023
Dev: The Singleton FoundationPub: Singleton Foundation for Financial Literacy and Entrepreneurship
Windows · Mac
Be Your Own Boss!
Why similar: City Builder 58.4%, Strategy 18.1%, Multiplayer 10.4%, Action 7.4%, Family Friendly 3.8%
- #52 Revenge of the Titans
70% matchVery Positive82% of 1,250 reviews2011
Dev: Puppygames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 82%
The ultimate mash-up of Real-time Strategy and Tower Defense!
Why similar: Tower Defense 73.4%, Strategy 21.4%, Action 4.9%, Singleplayer 0.3%
- #53 Terrorhedron Tower Defense
69% matchVery Positive84% of 1,173 reviews2014
Dev: Dan Walters
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Terrorhedron is the 3D, cooperative tower defense game for the PC. Unmatched challenge and complexity is introduced to the genre through 3 dimensional gameplay, micro-strategy through programmable turrets and 'edge of seat' gameplay is extended to multiplayer with up to 8 players online co-op.
Why similar: Tower Defense 76.5%, Strategy 17.3%, Multiplayer 2.7%, Great Soundtrack 2.6%, Casual 0.8%
- #54 Virtual City Playground®: Build Your Metropolis
62% matchVery Positive85% of 536 reviews2026
Dev: G5 Entertainment AB
Windows
Relaxing city builder where you grow a vibrant metropolis, produce goods, manage transit and build iconic landmarks at your own pace.
Why similar: City Builder 87%, Family Friendly 4.3%, Casual 3.1%, Multiplayer 2.8%, Co-op 2.2%
- #55 Trial Of Empires TD
67% matchMixed69% of 70 reviews2022
Dev: Mustafa YILMAZER
Windows · Mac · Linux
Trial of Empires TD, is a Free to Play 3D tower defense game. Pick your ally and build your strategy with different combinations. Compete with other players on the Leaderboards with Single-Player or CO-OP game modes
Why similar: Tower Defense 51.3%, Strategy 18.9%, Action 10.7%, Multiplayer 10.7%, Co-op 6.4%
- #56 Evil Defenders
68% 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 75.1%, Strategy 23.4%, Casual 1.5%
- #57 SAS: Zombie Assault 4
66% matchVery Positive86% of 9,502 reviews2017
Dev: Ninja Kiwi
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 14.6 hrs≥1hr: 58%
Purge the undead! Intense action-shooter with deep rpg elements, including upgradeable guns and armor, unique class skills, and class special abilities. Entire game can be played single player or as a 4-player online co-op game, including PvP events like Last Man Standing.
Why similar: Multiplayer 46.6%, Action 28.8%, Co-op 22.1%, Singleplayer 1.4%, Casual 1.2%