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Games Like Cowboys vs Monsters

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Strategy, Tower Defense, Singleplayer, Roguelite.

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The local miners have accidentally opened up the gate's of Hell, now you have to put together a posse to drive those monsters back. Cowboys vs. Monsters is a cute tower defense game with Roguelite elements.

Reviews: No user reviews — 50%
Released: 2024-07-29
Developer: Roley Games
Genres: Action, Casual, Strategy
Platforms: Windows

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    97% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Moss
    Windows

    Midnight Tower Defense is a roguelite tower defense strategy game, where you must fight endless waves of enemies either by hand with melee, or by purchasing towers and upgrades to fight from a distance. Every wave the can enemies grow stronger, with every 10 waves being a boss wave.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 45.2%, Roguelite 18.5%, Strategy 14.5%, Casual 5.8%, Action 4.9%

  2. #2 Defense Golem
    96% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2024
    Dev: LodisGame
    Windows

    Defense Golem is a tower defense game that supports random evolution.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 57.7%, Roguelite 28.6%, Strategy 7.2%, Casual 5.2%, Singleplayer 1.2%

  3. #3 Hold the Core
    96% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Faven Games
    Windows

    Hold the Core is a roguelite tower defense game about trading safety for power. Draft Risk Cards, shape enemy routes, evolve towers, and survive deadly enemies and bosses.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 57.5%, Roguelite 28.5%, Strategy 6.5%, Action 6.1%, Singleplayer 1.3%

  4. #4 PalWar
    95% matchPositive90% of 20 reviews2025
    Dev: Fish Game Studio
    Windows

    Welcome to "PalWar"! This is a relaxing 2D casual game that combines upgrades, card draws, synthesis, tower defense and other elements. You can summon dozens of cute pets, arrange your best defense lineup, freely customize the tower defense route, and then beat up the invading slimes!

    Why similar: Tower Defense 41%, Roguelite 24.9%, Strategy 12.8%, Cute 10%, Casual 8.3%

  5. #5 Defense of the Dauntless
    94% matchPositive93% of 14 reviews2024
    Dev: THREESIDED POLYGON
    Windows · Mac

    Fend off endless hordes of enemies in this roguelite tower defense. Build your own path to maximize carnage. Unleash devastating hero abilities to turn the tide of battle. Upgrade your arsenal with dozens of new towers and heroes to keep your castle from oblivion. Survive and become dauntless.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 48.9%, Roguelite 21.3%, Strategy 15.9%, Procedural Generation 5.6%, Pixel Graphics 5.6%

  6. #6 Spartans Vs Zombies Defense
    94% matchMixed47% of 756 reviews2015
    Dev: Lei
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 56%

    In this tug-of-war, casual defense game, you play Leonidas who is the hero-king of Sparta, against hordes of attacking zombies in Thermopylae. Recruit allies and build defenses to stop them!

    Why similar: Tower Defense 50.2%, Zombies 21.5%, Strategy 14.9%, Casual 7.2%, 2D 4.6%

  7. #7 Eye of Syn
    93% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: BlackLightGames
    Windows

    Summon and combine demons to battle against zombie hordes in Eye of Syn, a lane based tower defense game where you must protect two dimensions at once. Uncover dark secrets and powerful demon synergies as you try to save Earth from an eldritch apocalypse.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 42.1%, Strategy 16.3%, Demons 14.8%, Zombies 13.9%, Pixel Graphics 5.9%

  8. #8 Gemini
    92% matchVery Positive84% of 154 reviews2020
    Dev: Gagonfe
    Windows

    Gemini is an action tower defense game, where your goal is to protect the crystal and stay alive.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 42.6%, Roguelite 23.2%, Strategy 9.2%, Action 8.5%, Pixel Graphics 6.2%

  9. #9 Arcade Combat
    91% matchNo user reviews2024
    Dev: Nine the studio
    Windows

    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 50.6%, Zombies 27.2%, Strategy 15.9%, Action 3.1%, 2D 2%

  10. #10 Monos: The Endless Tower
    91% matchPositive84% of 25 reviews2023
    Dev: EvilStar Studios
    Windows

    Guard the last remaining tower with an array of weapons and magical powers! In this unique tower defense on a tower game, the horde of monsters coming from down below is relentless, and it is your duty to dispatch them.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 39.9%, Roguelite 22.8%, Procedural Generation 11.5%, Strategy 9.5%, Cute 8.9%

  11. #11 Plumpy Uprising
    90% matchPositive92% of 12 reviews2023
    Dev: Mr. Baby Games
    Windows

    Plumpy Uprising is a roguelite tower defense game featuring unique elders, random upgrade choices and a constantly shifting map. The difficulty increases every time you beat the game!

    Why similar: Tower Defense 44.7%, Roguelite 27.8%, Strategy 14.7%, Cute 7.5%, Casual 4.8%

  12. #12 DOTI TD
    89% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Techiez Games
    Windows

    Defend the island from zombies by building your deck, upgrading your tower, playing cards, and mixing elemental combos to survive!

    Why similar: Tower Defense 42.2%, Roguelite 26.7%, Zombies 15.6%, Strategy 14.7%, Singleplayer 0.7%

  13. #13 Twinkle☆Guardians
    89% matchPositive96% of 25 reviews2024
    Dev: Chiham
    Windows

    A tower defense game about about 10 guardians who protect crystals.Anyway, It's Simple!But it's a bit challenging!Defend the crystal from a large number of demons and become a legendary guardian!

    Why similar: Tower Defense 61.5%, Strategy 19.5%, Cute 14.6%, 2D 3.3%, Singleplayer 1.2%

  14. #14 GoatShelter
    88% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: 深圳超悦星科技有限公司
    Windows

    A tower defense game that can design routes freely. You can rely on your intelligence to design defense lines to resist the attacks of various monsters, so as to protect your shelter.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 47.5%, Roguelite 20.6%, Zombies 16.2%, Strategy 15.2%, Singleplayer 0.5%

  15. #15 Bastion Of Beginnings
    87% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Sam PartonPub: iDevelopThings
    Windows

    A tower defense adventure with endless strategy. Experience procedurally generated maps, unique foes, and a comprehensive tower upgrades system, as you progress through the waves. See how long you can hold down the homebase in this dynamic and replayable game!

    Why similar: Tower Defense 46.5%, Roguelite 19.4%, Strategy 14.3%, Procedural Generation 11.8%, Action 7.7%

  16. #16 CreateDun
    86% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2026
    Dev: obscure
    Windows

    Your Dungeon, Built by You [CreateDun]A new kind of roguelike tower defense where you reshape routes with walls.Place allies, collect relics, and complete your build.From path design to combat, the dungeon you create becomes your strategy.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 49.6%, Roguelite 20.4%, Strategy 16.2%, Cute 6.5%, Pixel Graphics 4.2%

  17. #17 Last Hope - Tower Defense
    85% matchVery Positive83% of 458 reviews2016
    Dev: JE Software
    Windows
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 13.0 hrs≥1hr: 67%

    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 62.3%, Zombies 27.8%, Strategy 9.9%

  18. #18 Archipelago
    84% matchMostly Positive76% of 38 reviews2022
    Dev: Isaac Lee
    Windows

    Archipelago is a roguelike tower defense game about defending randomly generated islands. Setup your defenses, manage your income, and find powerful charms to repel the enemy. Archipelago introduces tension and strategy to the tower defense genre.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 50.2%, Roguelite 25.9%, Strategy 10.9%, Procedural Generation 9.5%, Pixel Graphics 3.2%

  19. #19 File Tower Defence
    84% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: StudioYun
    Windows

    Defend your desktop from invading viruses! An OS-themed strategic tower defense game where you combine various file extensions to build powerful defense towers.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 46.2%, Roguelite 29.1%, Strategy 16.8%, Pixel Graphics 4.3%, 2D 2.9%

  20. #20 YORG.io
    83% matchVery Positive90% of 741 reviews2019
    Dev: Tobias SpringerPub: tobspr Games
    Windows
    Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 60%

    YORG.io is a game with an original twist on supply chains and zombies. Your goal is to build a base which survives the night which is when zombies attack. Build and upgrade defensive towers to protect your base and try to survive as long as possible.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 53.3%, Zombies 21.7%, Strategy 18.9%, Casual 6%

  21. #21 Teryndor: Caelorn’s Quest
    81% matchNo user reviews100% of 5 reviews2026
    Dev: JD Roods
    Windows

    An Action game with Tower Defense elements where you defend the Protective Crystals of Teryndor! As Prince Caelorn, fight against hordes of creatures to save your kingdom from destruction.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 44.4%, Roguelite 22.6%, Strategy 13.3%, Action 8.3%, Pixel Graphics 4.5%

  22. #22 Fieldrunners 2
    82% matchVery Positive86% of 528 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 79.2%, Strategy 11.7%, Action 4.8%, Casual 4.3%

  23. #23 Atlanta TD
    82% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: GarnetPub: Tin Man Games
    Windows · Mac

    Atlanta TD is a roguelite tower defense game where the armies of the underworld descend onto the Four Spectacular Realms in waves as it falls unto the remaining Gods to protect the city of Atlanta!

    Why similar: Tower Defense 41.9%, Roguelite 20%, Strategy 14.2%, Mythology 10.4%, Procedural Generation 5.1%

  24. #24 Kingdom of Foundry
    81% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: KaCat Studio
    Windows

    Kingdom of Foundry is a pixel-style tower defense meat pigeon game. In the game, you will play as the king of a city-state, and ensure the safety and stability of the city-state by dealing with different events in each battle and recruiting different types of soldiers to repel waves of demons.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 52.4%, Roguelite 19.1%, Strategy 17.4%, Pixel Graphics 6.3%, Casual 2.5%

  25. #25 Dreadful Defenders
    80% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Erelag Studio
    Windows

    Choose an ancient deity to worship and use its power to defeat the unbelievers. Find Relics with eldritch abilities. Summon dreadful Defenders with unique traits, control the path by placing them, and combine their Benedictions to create otherworldly synergies!

    Why similar: Tower Defense 42.7%, Roguelite 21.7%, Strategy 16.8%, Procedural Generation 12.2%, Pixel Graphics 3.7%

  26. #26 Heroes Battle Awakening
    79% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
    Dev: Eastasiasoft Limited
    Windows

    Fight monsters with monsters! Heroes Battle Awakening is a top-down tower defense tactics game that puts you in command of cyclops knights, minotaurs, skull-topped guard towers and more as you fend off invaders.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 53.3%, Demons 21.9%, Strategy 17.7%, Casual 4.2%, 2D 2.1%

  27. #27 Tessellar
    79% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Nightware Games
    Windows

    A grid-based Roguelike Tower Defense where the board fights back. Survive the swarm, expand the terrain, and draft powerful rewards. Build the perfect defense, but beware: the grid flips, forcing you to fight on two fronts. Will you master the twist or be consumed by the abyss?

    Why similar: Tower Defense 51.5%, Roguelite 22.5%, Strategy 17.1%, Procedural Generation 8.2%, Singleplayer 0.7%

  28. #28 Plants vs. Zombies GOTY Edition
    78% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 152,394 reviews2009
    Dev: PopCap Games, Inc.
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 9.9 hrsMean: 41.2 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    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 52.7%, Zombies 29.3%, Strategy 9.4%, Cute 3.1%, Casual 3%

  29. #29 BULLET GIRL:ZOMBIE DEFENSE
    77% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2026
    Dev: Sojourner. Game
    Windows

    Bullet Girl: Zombie Defense is a strategy game combining pixel-style tower defense with anime girls. Command a squad of 11 girls to defend urban ruins, forests, deserts, and labs against endless zombie waves. Deploy, manage energy, and wipe out every enemy before your line falls!

    Why similar: Tower Defense 36.6%, Zombies 21.1%, Roguelite 17.9%, Cute 7.2%, Strategy 5.4%

  30. #30 Special squad versus zombies
    77% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2024
    Dev: Varvarik
    Windows

    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 44.4%, Zombies 26.5%, Strategy 12%, Cute 8.5%, Casual 4.7%

  31. #31 Rush for Glory
    78% matchMixed61% of 149 reviews2014
    Dev: Parseh Game StudioPub: KATNAPPE SP. Z O. O.
    Windows
    Median: 24 minMean: 29.7 hrs≥1hr: 34%

    Rush for Glory is featuring challenging and rewarding Tower Defense battles, in which players are defending their base against an alien invasion. By strategically building towers and upgrading them, the player can keep his base safely and further progress through the extensive singleplayer campaign.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 72.5%, Strategy 19.6%, Action 7.9%

  32. #32 The Runics
    76% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2025
    Dev: Alexa Gaming
    Windows

    The Runics is a tower defense game with auto chess, Rougelite and incremental flavors. Deploy "Runics" as defenders, best infinite enemies, gathering resources to upgrade your base and gigantic technology tree.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 49.9%, Roguelite 25%, Strategy 21.3%, Casual 2.9%, Singleplayer 0.9%

  33. #33 Last Line: Zombie Horde
    75% match8 user reviews63% of 8 reviews2026
    Dev: https://steamcommunity.com/groups/windchasingboy
    Windows

    Defend against endless zombie hordes. Each zombie has unique traits and skills. Use the gem system to adapt your strategy against different enemies. Upgrade gear by dismantling unwanted equipment for upgrade stones.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 44.2%, Roguelite 22.2%, Zombies 16.6%, Casual 7.9%, Strategy 5.9%

  34. #34 Zombie Defense
    75% matchVery Positive84% of 2,168 reviews2016
    Dev: Home Net Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 6.7 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 46.6%, Zombies 38.1%, Strategy 8.6%, Action 3.7%, Casual 2.3%

  35. #35 Beaver TD
    73% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2025
    Dev: ptgame
    Windows

    A tower defense game with roguelite elements, where you build wooden rafts, summon beaver warriors, and strategically control enemy paths to lead them into traps. Gather resources, upgrade your base, unlock powerful skills, and adapt to chaotic enemy waves to survive as long as possible!

    Why similar: Tower Defense 49.1%, Roguelite 24.7%, Strategy 16.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%, Singleplayer 1%

  36. #36 城塞騎士/Jousai-kishi
    76% matchNo user reviews2020
    Dev: TamTamGames
    Windows · Mac

    Build blocks to defend the castle from monsters!

    Why similar: Tower Defense 50.5%, Roguelite 25.4%, Action 11%, Pixel Graphics 6%, 2D 3.2%

  37. #37 Site61
    74% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Tapehead Games
    Windows

    Site61 is a unique tower defense game focused on frontline management. As a Pioneer, you fight on the ground. Build a strong defense with strategic module combos to repel endless monster waves. Adapt to shifting spatial rules and outsmart unknown anomalies.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 46.8%, Roguelite 27.7%, Strategy 21.3%, 2D 3.2%, Singleplayer 0.9%

  38. #38 Doodle Defense
    74% matchNo user reviews2025
    Dev: TimesIllusionGames
    Windows

    Doodle: Defense is an exciting roguelite tower defense game in which you play as a mining vessel defending yourself against the planets inhabitants! Use ink to fire bullets and level up to upgrade yourself and add defenses! Extraction will take 20 minutes, good luck!

    Why similar: Tower Defense 48.2%, Roguelite 29.4%, Strategy 9.6%, Action 6.4%, Pixel Graphics 3.6%

  39. #39 Lonely Turret 2
    73% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2023
    Dev: WildcardPub: Wildcard Gamez
    Windows

    Build up your defense turret with unique attachments to survive waves of enemies and bosses. With 5 unique levels each with their own endless mode and over 50 attachments to try out and upgrade, the fun never ends.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 47.9%, Roguelite 30.1%, Casual 6.5%, Action 6.4%, Pixel Graphics 6.1%

  40. #40 Ancient TD
    71% matchMixed67% of 18 reviews2025
    Dev: Ancient TD
    Windows · Linux

    Ancient TD is a co-op tower defense game inspired by ancient mythology. Build powerful towers, command unique peasants, collect runes, and face mythic foes. Obtain powerful artifacts from challenges and survive with up to 4 players.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 42.5%, Mythology 23.7%, Demons 16%, Strategy 13.3%, Casual 4.5%

  41. #41 Modo Defence
    73% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2023
    Dev: PASTEL
    Windows

    Modo Defense is a strategy tower defense game. Spin yut, similar to dice, to obtain various resources and summon or strengthen towers. You can customize your tower however you like. Specialize in multi-attack or strong one-by-one! And we have to stop the demons coming in. How far can you stop it?

    Why similar: Tower Defense 66.5%, Strategy 21.3%, Pixel Graphics 6.4%, 2D 4.3%, Singleplayer 1.5%

  42. #42 Warja
    72% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Reef
    Windows

    Warja is a roguelite tower defence game where you collect loot, upgrade towers, and level up your hero to defend against endless waves of monsters.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 43.5%, Roguelite 20.2%, Procedural Generation 11.2%, Strategy 10.2%, Pixel Graphics 4.8%

  43. #43 Champi
    70% matchPositive93% of 28 reviews2025
    Dev: Lucas François
    Windows

    Prepare to defend your village in Champi, a captivating Tower-Defense where your mission is to repel a invasion of mutated mushrooms.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 52.2%, Roguelite 24%, Strategy 22.3%, Singleplayer 1.6%

  44. #44 Demonlore
    71% matchVery Positive84% of 101 reviews2022
    Dev: Barrel Smash Studios
    Windows

    A rogue-lite action strategy game with deck building. Fight the undead legion, forge your path, and gain powerful permanent progression. Godlike difficulty modes, mutators, heroic units, elite enemies, and unlockable rewards - endless replayability awaits!

    Why similar: Tower Defense 31.3%, Zombies 19.1%, Roguelite 17.2%, Demons 15.3%, Strategy 8.2%

  45. #45 TumbleWeed
    71% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2022
    Dev: JustCuzGaming
    Windows

    An inventive merge of classic tower defense and roguelike looting. Towers are loot! Tower enhancements are loot! Consumables are loot! Adapt and use your resources wisely to make it to the end!

    Why similar: Tower Defense 51.3%, Roguelite 24.4%, Strategy 15.8%, Casual 5.9%, 2D 1.7%

  46. #46 Island Defense
    72% matchMixed53% of 123 reviews2015
    Dev: Stereo7 Games
    Windows
    Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 99%

    Get ready for modern battles! Defend your islands against evil invaders in jungles! Your team will consist of modern snipers, gunners, rockets, ice towers and other great things. A deep conflict has been brewing between you and the evil invaders. Fight to protect your freedom and liberty.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 62.5%, Strategy 23.4%, Action 7.8%, Casual 6.4%

  47. #47 Evil Defenders
    70% matchVery Positive82% of 398 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 78.7%, Strategy 15.7%, Casual 5.5%

  48. #48 The Defender: Farm and Castle
    69% matchVery Positive89% of 1,093 reviews2019
    Dev: Kobsoft Kitti
    Windows

    You are an archer tasked with defending a castle from invading monsters. Inside the castle, you can manage resources and harvest crops, gather experience points to level up, and learn new skills and abilities to face stronger enemies.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 71.2%, Strategy 16.3%, Action 8.2%, 2D 3%, Singleplayer 1.4%

  49. #49 Zombie Wars: Invasion
    70% matchMixed61% of 188 reviews2016
    Dev: DNZY GamesPub: My Way Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 98%

    If you like tower defense games , this game is for you ! A game is classic addictive tower defense / defense TD, style game and a lot of features. You can build towers, you can use abilities(bombs and soldiers) and you can use hero!

    Why similar: Tower Defense 46.6%, Strategy 25%, Zombies 18.7%, Casual 9.7%

  50. #50 Dead Ground
    69% matchMixed61% of 115 reviews2018
    Dev: Shotx
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 6 minMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 30%

    Tower defense reimagined! Dead Ground is a procedurally generated tower defense game with rogue-like elements. Each playthrough will offer randomly generated guns, skills and augments. You'll have to travel, collect scrap, water, manage your inventory and upgrade your base to survive!

    Why similar: Tower Defense 69%, Strategy 9.2%, Roguelite 8.9%, Procedural Generation 5%, Action 4.9%

  51. #51 Nuclear Tides
    68% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Inspiration Beggar
    Windows

    A minimalist game of building and defending an isolated island after a nuclear apocalypse

    Why similar: Tower Defense 52.2%, Roguelite 20.7%, Strategy 17.4%, Procedural Generation 8.9%, Singleplayer 0.7%

  52. #52 Rogue Tower
    67% matchVery Positive83% of 5,872 reviews2022
    Dev: Die of Death Games
    Windows
    Median: 10.7 hrsMean: 20.3 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    Rogue Tower is a tower defense game with roguelike elements and a continuously expanding path which you can influence. Unlock, build, upgrade, expand, defend.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 61%, Strategy 12.4%, Roguelite 12.2%, Procedural Generation 9.8%, Casual 3.9%

  53. #53 Anomaly Defenders
    68% matchMostly Positive77% of 680 reviews2014
    Dev: 11 bit studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    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 71.8%, Strategy 20%, Action 8.2%

  54. #54 Bear Defence Situation
    68% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: earend
    Windows

    A hybrid card game and tower defence where the hands you play become the towers you build. Defeat the enemies approaching the bear's den and find modifiers that support the elements of your defensive strategy.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 87.6%, Strategy 4.9%, Roguelite 3.8%, Cute 1.8%, Action 1.7%

  55. #55 Fieldrunners
    69% matchMixed66% of 344 reviews2012
    Dev: Subatomic Studios LLC
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 54 minMean: 10.8 hrs≥1hr: 48%

    Fieldrunners is now available on Steam! Download it now to play the hit tower defense game critics and fans have been raving about. Descend into the world of Fieldrunners, the most anticipated and visually stunning game in tower defense history!

    Why similar: Tower Defense 80.9%, Strategy 13.7%, Casual 5.4%

  56. #56 Devil Slot Machine
    66% matchPositive81% of 37 reviews2024
    Dev: OYeahPub: Hawthorn Games
    Windows

    On a cursed slot machine, you engage in a deadly game of souls with the demons. Devil Slot Machine is a roguelike pinball tower defense game. Purchase chips as defensive towers and release elemental bullets to destroy your enemies. Enjoy the exhilarating feeling of annihilating demons!

    Why similar: Tower Defense 38.1%, Roguelite 21.7%, Strategy 16.5%, Demons 16.2%, Pixel Graphics 5.3%

  57. #57 Isekai Mining Defense
    66% matchMostly Positive79% of 14 reviews2025
    Dev: DevNeo
    Windows

    Carve your own path underground in this roguelike tower defense adventure! Mine resources, build your defense, and survive against waves of monsters every night. Explore, grow stronger, and Survive

    Why similar: Tower Defense 47.1%, Roguelite 21.2%, Strategy 11.5%, Pixel Graphics 6.4%, Casual 5.3%

  58. #58 HERO DEFENSE
    67% matchMixed63% of 766 reviews2016
    Dev: Happy TuesdayPub: Headup
    Windows
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    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 74.9%, Strategy 10.7%, Zombies 9.4%, Action 4.6%, Singleplayer 0.5%

  59. #59 Unstoppable Gorg
    67% matchMostly Positive79% of 307 reviews2012
    Dev: Futuremark
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 36 minMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 40%

    Defend the solar system from fearsome aliens by sending satellites into orbit in revolutionary tower defense action!

    Why similar: Tower Defense 79.6%, Strategy 12.6%, Action 4.1%, Casual 3.6%

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