- #1 Bloons TD Battles 2
97% matchVery Positive84% of 33,745 reviews2021
Dev: Ninja Kiwi
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 16.4 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 34.1%, Competitive 23.8%, Multiplayer 13.4%, PvP 8.4%, Strategy 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: It keeps the same head-to-head bloon-sending formula as the original, just with newer heroes, balance changes, and a more modern competitive structure.
- #2 Legion TD 2 - Multiplayer Tower Defense
96% matchVery Positive86% of 15,004 reviews2021
Dev: AutoAttack Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 11.8 hrsMean: 42.8 hrs≥1hr: 89%
An infinitely replayable multiplayer and single-player tower defense. Defend against waves of enemies and destroy the enemy's king before they destroy yours. Legion TD 2 is a one-of-a-kind game of tactics, teamwork, and prediction. Party as 1-8 players.
Why similar: Tower Defense 42.9%, Competitive 20.2%, Multiplayer 14.2%, Strategy 8.6%, PvP 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: This is one of the closest non-Bloons matches on Steam, built around defending your lane while outplaying human opponents through smarter economy and sends.
- #3 Bloons TD 6
95% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 386,931 reviews2018
Dev: Ninja Kiwi
Windows · Mac
Median: 19.5 hrsMean: 76.3 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 55.6%, Multiplayer 14.9%, Strategy 11.7%, Co-op 5.9%, Family Friendly 3.5%
Why You'll Like It: It loses the versus focus, but the tower interactions, upgrade paths, and overall Bloons feel make it the easiest jump for existing Battles players.
- #4 Tower Wars
96% 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 72.4%, Multiplayer 11.2%, Strategy 11.2%, Co-op 3.6%, Action 1.1%
Why You'll Like It: Its versus mode revolves around building defenses and sending creeps to overwhelm the other player, which closely mirrors Battles' tug-of-war design.
- #5 Bloons TD 5
94% matchVery Positive95% of 11,861 reviews2014
Dev: Ninja Kiwi
Windows · Mac
Median: 11.4 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 61.1%, Strategy 11.9%, Multiplayer 9.3%, Co-op 6%, Family Friendly 3.9%
Why You'll Like It: If you want the older-school monkey-tower pacing behind Bloons TD Battles, this is the most direct single-player and co-op counterpart.
- #6 Minion Masters
94% matchVery Positive89% of 65,228 reviews2019
Dev: BetaDwarf
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 39.7 hrs≥1hr: 73%
An addictive fast-paced hybrid of Card games & Tower-Defense. Play 1v1 - or bring a friend for 2v2 - and engage in epic online multiplayer battles full of innovative strategy and awesome plays! Collect 200+ cards with unique mechanics, all free!
Why similar: Tower Defense 40.3%, Multiplayer 21.5%, PvP 14.2%, Strategy 13.8%, Co-op 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: Like Bloons TD Battles, it blends defense, pressure, and short PvP mind games into fast matches where reading your opponent matters constantly.
- #7 Element TD 2 - Tower Defense
91% matchVery Positive90% of 3,196 reviews2021
Dev: Element Studios
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 13.1 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Element TD 2 sees you combine powerful elements to create unique towers. Prove your defenses against challenging foes, and compete or cooperate with others to determine who has mastered the elements.
Why similar: Tower Defense 40.9%, Competitive 21.4%, Multiplayer 14.1%, Strategy 8.8%, PvP 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: It emphasizes clean defense-building and wave optimization for players who love the pure strategic side of planning around incoming paths.
- #8 CastleStorm
92% matchVery Positive89% of 1,618 reviews2013
Dev: Zen Studios
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Welcome to the world of CastleStorm, a super genre mashup of 2D physics destruction mashed with tower defense brawler! CastleStorm was born out of the fond childhood memory of building and destroying LEGO castles.
Why similar: Tower Defense 56%, Strategy 12.9%, Multiplayer 9.3%, Funny 7.4%, Co-op 5.7%
Why You'll Like It: It mixes tower-defense, offense timing, and direct PvP base-breaking in a way that captures the same back-and-forth pressure as Battles.
- #9 Dungeon Defenders II
91% matchMostly Positive77% of 22,080 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 58.5%, Multiplayer 31.4%, Family Friendly 5.5%, Building 3.9%, Singleplayer 0.8%
Why You'll Like It: This keeps the core tower-defense loop but adds active combat and online co-op for a more action-heavy spin on defending lanes.
- #10 Bloons Monkey City
90% matchVery Positive91% of 6,657 reviews2020
Dev: Ninja Kiwi
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 34.5 hrs≥1hr: 66%
Create, upgrade, and customize your very own Bloons Monkey City in this groundbreaking blend of city building and tower defense awesomeness!
Why similar: Tower Defense 60%, Strategy 20.6%, Multiplayer 10.1%, Action 4.9%, Co-op 2.2%
Why You'll Like It: This uses familiar Bloons towers and upgrades inside a larger progression structure, making it a natural fit if you mainly want more monkey defense mechanics.
- #11 Bloons Adventure Time TD
89% matchVery Positive87% of 4,696 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 55.5%, Strategy 21.1%, Multiplayer 12.2%, Action 5.7%, Family Friendly 3.4%
Why You'll Like It: It keeps the approachable Bloons-style tower defense formula but adds hero collecting and a lighter crossover theme.
- #12 ShellShock Live
89% matchVery Positive93% of 35,466 reviews2020
Dev: kChamp Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 30.2 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Demolish your friends with hundreds of upgradable weapons shot from your customizable tank in this action-packed online multiplayer tanks game. Earn XP to level up and unlock new tanks, weapons, and gear. Fight against or alongside your friends for strategic team or free-for-all matches.
Why similar: Multiplayer 43.2%, Strategy 21.3%, Massively Multiplayer 8.9%, Co-op 6.3%, Action 5.4%
Why You'll Like It: While not tower defense, it nails the same 2D, funny, quick-match competitive feel with lots of tactical counterplay.
- #13 Ninja Kiwi Archive
86% matchVery Positive93% of 5,746 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 46.2%, Multiplayer 15.9%, Strategy 11.9%, PvP 9.9%, Co-op 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: This is worth it for a huge batch of classic Ninja Kiwi strategy games if you want more of the studio's older arcade-TD style.
- #14 Stormbound
88% matchMixed70% of 1,211 reviews2018
Dev: Paladin StudiosPub: Stormbound B.V.
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 59%
Cards and chess collide in Stormbound. Turn-based tactical gameplay, collecting cards and beautiful 2D Art. Level up your army to conquer the ladder.
Why similar: Competitive 48.4%, PvP 17.9%, Multiplayer 14.5%, Strategy 13.4%, Difficult 5.8%
Why You'll Like It: Its lane-based PvP is all about efficient economy, tempo, and sending the right threats at the right time, much like deciding when to rush bloons.
- #15 Mushroom Wars 2
87% matchMixed62% of 975 reviews2017
Dev: Zillion WhalesPub: Azur Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 91%
In Mushroom Wars 2, enemy tribes of feisty mushroom creatures face off in short but fierce RTS battles. Step into the shoes of a fearless Mushroom Commander, choose a hero to lead your army, and take control of the battlefield in a variety of multiplayer modes or challenging story campaign.
Why similar: Tower Defense 46.2%, Multiplayer 23.9%, Strategy 23.5%, Action 4.2%, 2D 1.6%
Why You'll Like It: Its fast, approachable PvP strategy battles deliver the same casual-but-competitive energy that makes Bloons TD Battles so replayable.
- #16 Clash of Legions
86% matchMixed52% of 130 reviews2021
Dev: GX company
Windows
Clash of Legions is an incredibly fun, fast−paced fantasy tactical Collectible Card .Open booster packs to reveal a variety of cards from 7 different races and build a powerful deck to take to battle. Choose from 1 of 4 unique classes and exploit its unique skill set to your advantage and play−style
Why similar: Strategy 42.4%, PvP 18.7%, Multiplayer 16%, Casual 8.8%, Co-op 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: The real-time lane battles reward counter-building and well-timed pushes, giving a similar competitive strategy feel even without traditional Bloons-style towers.
- #17 Forts
84% matchVery Positive92% of 24,651 reviews2017
Dev: EarthWork Games
Windows
Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 23.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Unleash your creativity and strategic prowess in Forts, the exhilarating physics-based RTS! Design, construct, and customize imposing fortresses, bristling with devastating firepower, and blast your opponent’s buildings to rubble!
Why similar: Multiplayer 40.3%, Strategy 25%, Funny 8.6%, Building 8.2%, Action 5.8%
Why You'll Like It: This is a great pick if you enjoy reading an opponent, building under pressure, and finding the perfect timing window to strike.
- #18 Sanctum 2
85% matchVery Positive90% of 14,378 reviews2013
Dev: Coffee Stain StudiosPub: Coffee Stain Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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 70.8%, Strategy 9.1%, Multiplayer 8.4%, Co-op 7.7%, Action 2.4%
Why You'll Like It: It combines building defenses with real-time shooting, capturing the same mix of planning and moment-to-moment reaction.
- #19 Swords and Soldiers 2 Shawarmageddon
84% matchMixed70% of 316 reviews2018
Dev: Ronimo GamesPub: Atari
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 38%
Take command of mighty Vikings, sly Persians or brutish Demons! Destroy your opponent’s base while defending your own in this action-packed side-scrolling RTS!
Why similar: Strategy 33.4%, Competitive 27.5%, Multiplayer 18.4%, Action 10%, Funny 4.3%
Why You'll Like It: Its cartoony side-view battles, simple controls, and aggressive back-and-forth multiplayer feel very in spirit with Bloons TD Battles.
- #20 Tooth and Tail
83% matchMostly Positive80% of 4,123 reviews2017
Dev: Pocketwatch Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Lead the revolution with an army of flamethrowing Boars, mustard gas-lobbing Skunks, and paratrooper-puking Owls. Tooth and Tail is a Real-Time-Strategy game featuring Single Player, Online Competitive Play, Split Screen, Replays, and more. Build a base, lead your army, eat your enemies!
Why similar: Strategy 30.1%, Multiplayer 29.4%, Competitive 28.3%, Action 4.5%, 2D 2.6%
Why You'll Like It: It offers streamlined RTS battles with fast pressure, counterplay, and readable unit interactions that fit competitive casual strategy fans well.
- #21 Dungeon Defenders: Awakened
82% matchMixed66% of 4,807 reviews2020
Dev: Chromatic Games
Windows
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 36.9 hrs≥1hr: 92%
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 46.5%, Multiplayer 20.7%, Strategy 10.3%, Co-op 8.7%, Funny 4.9%
Why You'll Like It: It delivers a polished mix of hero action and lane defense for players who like being hands-on while protecting objectives.
- #22 Rock of Ages 2: Bigger & Boulder™
82% matchVery Positive85% of 3,602 reviews2017
Dev: ACE TeamPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 80%
The greatest rock-racing, tower defense, art history game is back! Like the title says, Bigger & Boulder cranks up the surrealism and gameplay with chaotic 4P multiplayer, new time periods, and improved graphics, physics, and destructibility powered by UE4 to be, well… BIGGER AND BOULDER.
Why similar: Tower Defense 45.5%, Strategy 20.3%, Multiplayer 19.4%, Funny 5.7%, Action 4.6%
Why You'll Like It: The goofy presentation and attack-versus-defense structure make it a strong match if you like the seed game's silly competitive energy.
- #23 HYPERCHARGE: Unboxed
80% matchVery Positive90% of 4,375 reviews2020
Dev: Digital Cybercherries
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Hypercharge is a first and third-person shooter action figure game you've always dreamed of! Grab your friends, complete objectives, defend the Hypercore against waves of weaponized toys, and defeat Major Evil together in the story campaign!
Why similar: Tower Defense 70.4%, Strategy 14.6%, Action 6.1%, Casual 4.7%, Singleplayer 2.7%
Why You'll Like It: Its toy-themed defense battles capture some of the same colorful, accessible strategy-meets-action appeal as Battles.
- #24 X-Morph: Defense
81% matchVery Positive91% of 4,115 reviews2017
Dev: EXOR Studios
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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 69.9%, Strategy 14.2%, Co-op 7.8%, Action 3.9%, Difficult 3.1%
Why You'll Like It: Its standout hook is building towers while actively piloting a ship, creating the same satisfying blend of planning and reactive play.
- #25 PixelJunk™ Monsters 2
81% matchMixed66% of 279 reviews2018
Dev: Q-Games Ltd.Pub: Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 11.6 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 85.8%, Action 14.2%
Why You'll Like It: This is a charming, approachable tower defense game with co-op and strong map-by-map optimization.
- #26 Bloons Card Storm
78% matchMixed56% of 1,571 reviews2024
Dev: Ninja Kiwi
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 49%
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 35%, Multiplayer 33.2%, PvP 24.7%, Family Friendly 6%, Singleplayer 1.1%
- #27 Toy Soldiers: Complete
79% matchMostly Positive80% of 1,257 reviews2016
Dev: Signal Studios
Windows
Median: 6.7 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Bring your toys to life in this action-packed, Toy Soldiers game bundle which includes the original Toy Soldiers, Toy Soldiers: Cold War, and all four DLC’s – Kaiser’s Battle, Invasion, Napalm and Evil Empire.
Why similar: Tower Defense 64.8%, Strategy 13.8%, Multiplayer 11%, Action 4.4%, Co-op 3.8%
Why You'll Like It: Its toy-box presentation and active-defense combat make it a fun alternative for players who like colorful, approachable strategy.
- #28 Fortified
79% matchMostly Positive74% of 1,728 reviews2016
Dev: Siege Camp
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Fortified is an explosive strategy shooter where players will defend the Earth against a menacing Martian invasion in the 1950s. Play as one-of-four pulp inspired heroes as they fight swarms of terrifying robots with an arsenal of Cold War era weapons and experimental technology.
Why similar: Action 46%, Tower Defense 34.8%, Multiplayer 7.2%, Strategy 6.6%, Co-op 5.1%
Why You'll Like It: This is a lighthearted base defense game focused on holding lanes against waves, with a similarly casual tone.
- #29 Super Auto Pets
75% matchVery Positive90% of 35,838 reviews2021
Dev: Team Wood Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 19.8 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Build the strongest team of pets and tussle with your friends!
Why similar: Multiplayer 38.9%, Strategy 28.3%, PvP 20.3%, Family Friendly 5.9%, 2D 3.7%
- #30 Iron Brigade
78% matchVery Positive86% of 1,217 reviews2012
Dev: Double Fine Productions
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 62%
Join The Mobile Trench Brigade and protect humanity from the evil Monovision menace!
Why similar: Tower Defense 66.4%, Strategy 17.4%, Co-op 8.2%, Action 5.9%, Funny 2.1%
Why You'll Like It: It merges shooting with tower placement in a way that keeps you constantly balancing offense and defense.
- #31 They Can't Stop All Of Us
75% matchMostly Positive74% of 1,639 reviews2019
Dev: B Michael BPub: ChainWave Games
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 2.1 hrs≥1hr: 33%
D.A.B. Your foes in co-op & PvP battles. (D)efend bases with weapons and skill. (A)ttack with clever AI armies. (B)uild amazingly creative defenses.
Why similar: Tower Defense 46.4%, Multiplayer 19.6%, Strategy 12.7%, Co-op 8.2%, Funny 5.6%
- #32 Battle Islands
76% matchMostly Positive76% of 3,437 reviews2014
Dev: DR StudiosPub: 505 Games
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 16.5 hrs≥1hr: 49%
Battle friends over air, land and sea in this epic WW2-themed battle strategy game.
Why similar: Strategy 31.9%, Tower Defense 30.5%, Multiplayer 25.4%, Co-op 3.7%, Action 2.9%
- #33 Battle Brawlers
76% matchMixed58% of 199 reviews2018
Dev: Suzhou DaYu Network Technology Co., Ltd.
Windows
Battle Brawlers is a fast-paced, globally served RTS game. In 1v1, 2v2 battles, only goal is to strategically place troops and flexibly cast magic spells to defeat enemy's War Gods!
Why similar: Tower Defense 42.6%, Competitive 30.7%, Strategy 16.3%, PvP 10.5%
- #34 Topple Tactics
71% matchVery Positive89% of 1,530 reviews2023
Dev: Braian StrakPub: Tewtiy
Windows
Topple Tactics is a physics-based multiplayer tower defense game where one huge player controls the map by placing towers and using abilities, whilst the little players level up their stats and equipment to reach the end of the map and defeat the huge player!
Why similar: Tower Defense 40.5%, Multiplayer 15.7%, PvP 10.1%, Strategy 9.7%, Co-op 6.6%
- #35 Fire With Fire Tower Attack and Defense
77% matchMixed47% of 232 reviews2016
Dev: Theory Georgiou
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 30%
Fire with Fire is an online player vs player tower defense strategy game about ascendant fireball creatures fighting over the last remaining fuel sources of a dying planet. Save the trees and rise up the leader boards. New unique towers, creeps and arenas in development.
Why similar: Tower Defense 65.2%, Strategy 15.3%, Multiplayer 9.3%, PvP 7.4%, Casual 2.1%
- #36 Learn to Fly 3
73% matchVery Positive95% of 11,094 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 44.8%, Family Friendly 18.3%, Sandbox 12.3%, Casual 9.9%, 2D 9.9%
- #37 One Troll Army
73% matchVery Positive86% of 1,487 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: Tower Defense 44.8%, Strategy 43.1%, Multiplayer 8.4%, Casual 1.9%, Action 1.1%
- #38 Worm.is: The Game
73% matchVery Positive81% of 4,710 reviews2016
Dev: Freakinware Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 12.0 hrs≥1hr: 54%
Smash worms or slither trying! Warning: Incredibly addicting Multiplayer Game!
Why similar: Multiplayer 42.7%, Competitive 16.4%, Strategy 14.4%, Funny 8.7%, Casual 5%
- #39 BombTag
72% matchVery Positive84% of 1,521 reviews2018
Dev: David Schneider
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 41%
BombTag is an online multiplayer Bomberman-inspired game for up to 8 players. Drop bombs, blow up crates, collect powerups, and blow up your friends - but be careful not to get blown up first!
Why similar: Multiplayer 75.2%, Strategy 11.4%, Casual 8.9%, Action 2.7%, Indie 1.7%
- #40 Bopl Battle
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 24,459 reviews2023
Dev: Johan GrönvallPub: Zapray Games
Windows
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 14.6 hrs≥1hr: 85%
A couch/online game where you battle your friends with unique and wild abilities. There are many choices such as a shrink ray, creating black holes, stopping time and attaching a rocket engine to the stage to send it flying. Choose a combination that synergizes well to win the round!
Why similar: Multiplayer 39.2%, Strategy 17.5%, Co-op 11.4%, PvP 11%, Funny 9.7%
- #41 Teeworlds
71% matchVery Positive89% of 4,371 reviews2015
Dev: Teeworlds Team
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 42 minMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 39%
Teeworlds is a free online multiplayer game, available for all major operating systems. Battle with up to 16 players in a variety of game modes, including Team Deathmatch and Capture The Flag. You can even design your own maps!
Why similar: Multiplayer 50.8%, Action 8.7%, Co-op 8.6%, PvP 7%, 2D 7%
- #42 Totally Accurate Battlegrounds
69% matchVery Positive88% of 87,666 reviews2018
Dev: Landfall
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 52%
Grab your balloon crossbow and trusty inflatable hammer, because things are about to get wobbly! Be the last weirdo standing in the world-leading physics-based Battle Royale game.
Why similar: Multiplayer 33.6%, Strategy 19.3%, Massively Multiplayer 18.4%, Family Friendly 9.7%, PvP 8.2%
- #43 Crystal Clash
69% matchVery Positive83% of 1,373 reviews2022
Dev: Crunchy Leaf Games
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Crystal Clash is a mix of Lane Battles and Deckbuilding - with action-packed tug-of-war strategy, just like your favorite RTS mods from back in the day! :) Play 2v2 or co-op with a friend, or pair up with new allies and enemies! Collect cards, build your decks and have fun crushing your enemies!
Why similar: Tower Defense 50.9%, Multiplayer 19.2%, Strategy 11.4%, PvP 10.4%, Sandbox 3.4%
- #44 Mushroom Wars
72% matchMostly Positive76% of 571 reviews2016
Dev: Zillion WhalesPub: Azur Games
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Mushroom Wars is a dynamic real-time strategy game, where smart strategy meets furious action in epic PvP and PvE battles.
Why similar: Tower Defense 46.4%, Multiplayer 21%, Strategy 19.5%, Action 5.3%, 2D 2.9%
- #45 Bombergrounds: Reborn
67% 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: Multiplayer 27%, PvP 14.5%, Massively Multiplayer 13.7%, Strategy 11.3%, Co-op 9.9%
- #46 Fortress Fury
66% matchMostly Positive70% of 97 reviews2026
Dev: Kervado
Windows · Mac · Linux
Fortress Fury is a survivor multiplayer tower defense roguelite. Endless hordes of enemies want to crush your tower! Buy weapons and upgrades to craft an array of overpowering builds. Will you be able to survive all waves and be the last tower?
Why similar: Tower Defense 54%, Strategy 15.7%, PvP 9%, Multiplayer 8.7%, Action 4.2%
- #47 Bean Battles
69% matchVery Positive94% of 10,066 reviews2018
Dev: Gupa Games
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 58%
A unique take on the popular genre of battle royales. Multiple fast pace rounds that rewards kills just as much as being the last alive. Team up, take revenge, and be the last bean standing.
Why similar: Multiplayer 68.2%, Action 13.4%, Funny 6.9%, Family Friendly 6.3%, Difficult 3.5%
- #48 RISK: Global Domination
68% matchMostly Positive79% of 41,127 reviews2020
Dev: SMG Studio
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 14.6 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Take over the world in RISK: Global Domination, the iconic strategy board game with 100+ original and classic maps and millions of players
Why similar: Multiplayer 58%, Strategy 35.8%, Casual 2.5%, Massively Multiplayer 2.5%, Singleplayer 1%
- #49 Bot Battles
70% matchMixed70% of 50 reviews2019
Dev: Superstruct
Windows · Mac
Build your bot and battle against other players. Be the last bot standing to win the game.
Why similar: Action 100%
- #50 Project RTD: Random Tower Defense PvP
71% matchMixed49% of 913 reviews2020
Dev: NGELGAMES
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 9.9 hrs≥1hr: 65%
Project RTD is a Random Tower Defense PVP Game. Players will compete against each other, defending with randomly built towers or attacking other players by summoning monsters to become the “Final Winner”. The thrill of randomness and Strategic Tech Tree. Experience both in one game!
Why similar: Tower Defense 38.6%, Strategy 24.8%, Multiplayer 15.9%, Competitive 12.9%, PvP 5.9%
- #51 Bish Bash Bots
67% matchMostly Positive77% of 209 reviews2023
Dev: CATASTROPHIC_OVERLOADPub: Balor Games
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 94%
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 50.4%, Multiplayer 17.8%, Co-op 8.9%, Strategy 7.6%, Family Friendly 5.3%
- #52 Strike.is: The Game
70% matchMostly Positive73% of 1,242 reviews2016
Dev: Freakinware Limited
Windows · Mac
Median: 30 minMean: 11.4 hrs≥1hr: 27%
Load your gun and dominate the best multiplayer mobile shooter game!
Why similar: Massively Multiplayer 32.3%, Multiplayer 29.1%, Strategy 16.3%, Action 10.2%, PvP 6.9%
- #53 Goo Gladiators
66% matchMostly Positive79% of 95 reviews2022
Dev: SFS Studios
Windows
Mutate and battle a collection of super cute goos in Goo Gladiators. Grow your team and fight others online in strategic auto-battling arenas. Form 'Goo Gangs' with your friends and rise up the leaderboards to become a 'Goo Master'.
Why similar: Strategy 44.1%, PvP 29%, Multiplayer 22.5%, 2D 4.1%, Indie 0.3%
- #54 Boom Slingers
65% matchVery Positive90% of 132 reviews2022
Dev: Boom Corp
Windows · Mac
A fresh take on the classic artillery genre! Fight in physics-based battles online against players around the world. Defeat your opponents with UFO-tracked Cows, gravity-defying Anvils, or a good ol' fashioned Baseball Bat. The choice is yours!
Why similar: Multiplayer 34.6%, PvP 22%, Strategy 21.6%, Action 6.8%, Family Friendly 6.7%
- #55 Royal Revolt II
66% matchMostly Positive77% of 402 reviews2021
Dev: Flaregames
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 18.6 hrs≥1hr: 53%
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 49.3%, Strategy 12.2%, Massively Multiplayer 11.1%, Multiplayer 9.4%, PvP 6.1%