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Cartridge Defense is a tower defense game with over 300 distinct collectible cards that you will use to create your own decks to defend against robots in the cyberpunk inspired future. Play cards (cartridges) to spawn towers, upgrades, special abilities and more in a campaign or rogue-like mode.

Reviews: Very Positive — 92% — of 100 reviews
Released: 2022-09-03
Developer: Out Gaming
Genres: Casual, Indie, Strategy
Platforms: Windows

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    Windows
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    Windows

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    Windows · Mac
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    78% matchMixed57% of 79 reviews2017
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    76% matchMixed66% of 448 reviews2019
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    Windows
    Median: 42 minMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 44%

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    71% matchVery Positive85% of 216 reviews2026
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    Windows

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    73% matchMixed69% of 671 reviews2022
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    Windows
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    70% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,655 reviews2023
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    68% matchVery Positive96% of 195 reviews2026
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    Windows

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    70% matchVery Positive95% of 594 reviews2022
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    70% matchMostly Positive70% of 762 reviews2024
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    Windows
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    72% matchVery Positive87% of 1,575 reviews2013
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    69% matchVery Positive84% of 658 reviews2022
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    66% matchVery Positive87% of 245 reviews2026
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    Windows · Mac
    Median: 7.5 hrsMean: 15.2 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    A sci-fi roguelike deckbuilder with a deep new single-axis spin on tactics games! Dodge missiles, line up your cannons, and blast 'em out of the sky... Then get to the bottom of these time loops, before it's too late!

    Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 41.9%, Card Game 21.7%, Deckbuilding 14.5%, Sci-fi 9.6%, Strategy 6.2%

  58. #58 This Isn't Just Tower Defense
    68% matchMixed61% of 113 reviews2025
    Dev: Pri Games
    Windows

    Defend your base with placeable towers that can be upgraded endlessly. Automate your production and make sure there's enough power to keep everything running.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 61.5%, Top-Down 17.3%, Strategy 12.2%, Atmospheric 6.2%, Singleplayer 2.9%

  59. #59 Theseus Protocol
    69% matchMixed70% of 371 reviews2023
    Dev: YueTang(Xiamen)Pub: Archive Games
    Windows

    Theseus Protocol is a deck building roguelike where rebirth offers strategic opportunity. Utilize a powerful suite of cards and weaponry to uncover the cruel truth behind the dystopian sci-fi world of Mark City.

    Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 27.8%, Card Battler 17.4%, Deckbuilding 16.7%, Card Game 15.6%, Cyberpunk 11.2%

  60. #60 No Creeps Were Harmed TD
    66% matchVery Positive89% of 482 reviews2024
    Dev: MinMax Games Ltd.
    Windows
    Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 74%

    Employ lethal turrets, traps, and gadgets to defend against an onslaught of evolving creeps! Step into a twisted, hyper 3D, mind bending realm. Upgrade and adapt your defenses. Become a master maze crafter. Collect bizarre artifacts. Rush creeps for lucrative rewards, and succumb to greed!

    Why similar: Tower Defense 41.4%, Dystopian 21%, Sci-fi 13.9%, Futuristic 12%, Strategy 8.9%

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