- #1 Sanctum 2
97% 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 75.7%, Strategy 15.5%, Multiplayer 4.5%, Indie 4.3%
Why You'll Like It: Combines first-person shooter action with tower defense mechanics, requiring active participation in combat similar to Cubemen 2.
- #2 Cubemen
96% matchMostly Positive71% of 511 reviews2012
Dev: 3 SprocketsPub: 3 Sprockets
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 36 minMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 35%
Just Updated! Version 1.1 now has 6 New online Mayhem levels, Character Customization, 35 Defense levels, 25 Skirmish levels, and more!
Why similar: Tower Defense 60.9%, Strategy 24.1%, Indie 10%, Multiplayer 5%
Why You'll Like It: The original predecessor that established the core minimalist strategy and unit-based defense mechanics.
- #3 Dungeon Defenders
96% 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 66.6%, Strategy 18.8%, Multiplayer 14.6%
Why You'll Like It: Features cooperative multiplayer and active hero management within a tower defense framework.
- #4 Tower Wars
95% 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 71.9%, Strategy 17.6%, Multiplayer 5.6%, Indie 5%
Why You'll Like It: A competitive multiplayer tower defense game that focuses on building and attacking simultaneously.
- #5 Orcs Must Die! 2
94% 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 74.6%, Strategy 16.2%, Multiplayer 4.8%, Indie 4.4%
Why You'll Like It: An action-heavy tower defense game that emphasizes active combat and trap placement in a fast-paced environment.
- #6 Iron Brigade
94% matchVery Positive86% of 1,208 reviews2012
Dev: Double Fine Productions
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Join The Mobile Trench Brigade and protect humanity from the evil Monovision menace!
Why similar: Tower Defense 70.7%, Strategy 29.3%
Why You'll Like It: Blends tower defense with third-person shooter mechanics and unit customization for a highly active experience.
- #7 Mushroom Wars 2
93% matchMixed62% of 975 reviews2017
Dev: Zillion WhalesPub: Azur Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 8.4 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 44.5%, Strategy 35.8%, Multiplayer 11.5%, Indie 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, competitive RTS that shares the accessible, action-oriented multiplayer focus of Cubemen 2.
- #8 Anomaly 2
92% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,055 reviews2013
Dev: 11 bit studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Anomaly 2 is a sequel to the critically acclaimed Anomaly Warzone Earth. Maintaining the core elements of the original, Anomaly 2 adds plenty of new features: unit morphing, over million tactical combinations, post-apo world and tower defense vs tower offense multiplayer mode.
Why similar: Tower Defense 49.9%, Strategy 35.5%, Indie 10.8%, Multiplayer 3.8%
Why You'll Like It: A reverse tower defense game that requires active unit management and tactical movement on the battlefield.
- #9 Tooth and Tail
91% matchMostly Positive80% of 4,111 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 63.4%, Multiplayer 19.5%, Indie 17.1%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, controller-friendly RTS that captures the intensity and competitive spirit of Cubemen 2's multiplayer.
- #10 Infinitode 2 - Infinite Tower Defense
90% 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 72.3%, Strategy 27.7%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a minimalist, deep strategy experience focused on efficient tower placement and resource management.
- #11 8-Bit Armies
91% matchVery Positive82% of 2,459 reviews2016
Dev: Petroglyph
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 84%
8-Bit Armies is a retro Real-Time Strategy game. With a colorful, blocky voxel art style, 8-Bit Armies is Petroglyph's most fast-paced, friendly, and accessible RTS game to date. Featuring a campaign of 25 single-player missions, 12 co-op missions, multiplayer and skirmish modes.
Why similar: Strategy 68.2%, Indie 18.9%, Multiplayer 12.8%
Why You'll Like It: Features a voxel-based, blocky aesthetic and fast-paced RTS gameplay that mirrors the visual style of Cubemen.
- #12 Element TD 2 - Tower Defense
89% matchVery Positive90% of 3,152 reviews2021
Dev: Element Studios
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 13.2 hrs≥1hr: 76%
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 63.2%, Strategy 21.6%, Multiplayer 10.9%, Indie 4.3%
Why You'll Like It: Features competitive multiplayer modes and deep strategic tower building that appeals to fans of the genre.
- #13 Revenge of the Titans
89% 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 71.1%, Strategy 21.1%, Indie 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: Combines base building and tower defense with a focus on resource management and strategic upgrades.
- #14 GemCraft - Frostborn Wrath
87% 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 68.9%, Strategy 25.6%, Indie 5.5%
Why You'll Like It: Provides immense strategic depth and complex tower defense mechanics for players who enjoy the tactical side of the genre.
- #15 Artificial Defense
86% matchVery Positive82% of 210 reviews2016
Dev: Thiemo Bolder, ONEMANGAMES
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Artificial Defense is a one man made, real time strategy game combining orbital shooter and tower defense components within an electrifying, virtual reality setting. You are the machine, a mighty computer-system defending its servers against swarms of intruding creeps.
Why similar: Strategy 42.7%, Tower Defense 38.3%, Indie 19%
Why You'll Like It: An action-oriented strategy game that focuses on defending against waves of enemies with tactical unit placement.
- #16 Defense Technica
88% matchMostly Negative40% of 188 reviews2013
Dev: Kuno Interactive
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Defense Technica is the next evolution in hardcore tower defense strategy games. Protect the core from an onslaught of unrelenting biomechanical terrors with a powerful range of tower defense units – each with their own upgradable features and methods of attacks.
Why similar: Tower Defense 75.6%, Strategy 17.9%, Indie 6.5%
Why You'll Like It: Features strategic pathing and tower defense mechanics with a focus on managing enemy movement.
- #17 Fieldrunners 2
86% 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 81%, Strategy 19%
Why You'll Like It: A classic, polished tower defense title that emphasizes strategic placement and fast-paced enemy waves.
- #18 Evil Defenders
85% 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 70%, Strategy 22.3%, Indie 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: A casual but engaging tower defense game with diverse maps and strategic tower upgrade paths.
- #19 Cannon Brawl
84% matchVery Positive91% of 796 reviews2014
Dev: Theresa DuringerPub: Temple Gates Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Cannon Brawl is action RTS and artillery hybrid. Pilot an airship, command powerful weapon emplacements and use the destructible terrain to out think and destroy your enemy! It's a new take on artillery strategy!
Why similar: Strategy 34.3%, Tower Defense 26.1%, Multiplayer 20.2%, Indie 19.4%
Why You'll Like It: An action-strategy game that blends artillery combat with base building in a competitive multiplayer setting.
- #20 PixelJunk™ Monsters 2
84% 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 100%
Why You'll Like It: A stylized, active tower defense game where you control a character to build and upgrade defenses in real-time.
- #21 Terrorhedron Tower Defense
82% 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 71.8%, Strategy 16.5%, Indie 8.9%, Multiplayer 2.8%
Why You'll Like It: A 3D tower defense game that utilizes unique spatial layouts and strategic tower placement.
- #22 Rush for Glory
83% matchMixed61% of 148 reviews2014
Dev: Parseh Game StudioPub: KATNAPPE SP. Z O. O.
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 29.8 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 70%, Strategy 30%
Why You'll Like It: An action-packed tower defense game that focuses on fast-paced combat and strategic tower management.
- #23 Northend Tower Defense
79% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,398 reviews2024
Dev: Northend Games
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 58%
Jump into a realtime strategy, action filled battlefield, deploy relentless soldiers, unlock powerful troops and vehicles, upgrade your army, decimate the enemy. If that's not enough, jump into a chaotic Zombie mode, with traps, fun upgrades, and a new gameplay!
Why similar: Tower Defense 64.4%, Strategy 24.6%, Indie 11%
Why You'll Like It: An auto-battler strategy game that incorporates tower defense elements for a unique tactical experience.
- #24 Commando Jack
82% matchMixed50% of 557 reviews2014
Dev: Colossal GamesPub: KISS ltd
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 94%
A Tower Defence game, that actually allows you to sit inside the turret and come face-to-face with the enemies! Addictive strategy - action game, with loads of shooting and explosions! Nearing 2 MILLION DOWNLOADS!
Why similar: Tower Defense 48.5%, Strategy 39%, Indie 12.5%
Why You'll Like It: An action-heavy tower defense game that allows players to take control of units for direct combat.
- #25 Age of Steel: Recharge
81% matchMixed76% of 334 reviews2016
Dev: Quaint Emerald
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 96%
"Age of Steel: Recharge" is a 2D strategy with a view from the side. You're taking the role of commander, who was entrusted the management of the military base. Your mission is to defend a base from the waves of enemies at any price.
Why similar: Strategy 47.9%, Tower Defense 37.2%, Indie 14.9%
Why You'll Like It: An action-strategy game that requires managing defenses and units in a fast-paced environment.
- #26 MyTD 我的塔防
81% matchMixed57% of 67 reviews2017
Dev: DaTigerGame
Windows
[MYTD] is a tower defense strategy game, Unlike traditional tower defense.[MYTD] has added a lot of fresh play.[MYTD] is a pixel tower game strategy placed through games, with endless defense mode, character upgrades, defensive towers skills to choose, turret and changeful, one thousand kinds of style let you challenge without limit, the...
Why similar: Tower Defense 49.8%, Strategy 35.1%, Indie 15.2%
Why You'll Like It: A minimalist strategy game that focuses on pure tower defense mechanics and efficient wave management.
- #27 Alien Robot Monsters
80% matchVery Positive85% of 124 reviews2015
Dev: Kraftix Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 11.9 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Epic sci-fi tower defense action with 16-bit era look and feel, pitching your colonists against an almost endless horde of hostile alien robots who strongly oppose your attempts of colonizing their planet! Deluxe version includes the soundtrack!
Why similar: Tower Defense 51%, Strategy 34.7%, Indie 14.3%
Why You'll Like It: A classic-style tower defense game that emphasizes strategic tower placement and enemy management.
- #28 Hold The Fort
79% matchVery Positive83% of 58 reviews2019
Dev: Monster Tooth Studios
Windows
Dive into intense, fantasy, tower defense action! Using turrets, spells, and your cunning, you must defend your kingdom against an onslaught of enemies launching a surprise attack while the king is away.
Why similar: Tower Defense 48.2%, Strategy 36.5%, Indie 15.3%
Why You'll Like It: A tactical defense game that focuses on unit placement and managing defensive positions.
- #29 Defense Grid: The Awakening
78% 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 78.7%, Strategy 16.7%, Indie 4.6%
- #30 Kingdom Rush - Tower Defense
76% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 16,302 reviews2014
Dev: Ironhide Game Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 16.3 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Get ready for an epic journey to defend your kingdom against hordes of orcs, trolls, evil wizards and other nasty fiends using a vast arsenal of towers and spells at your command!Fight on forests, mountains and wastelands, customizing your defensive strategy with different tower upgrades and specializations!
Why similar: Tower Defense 76.1%, Strategy 19.3%, Indie 4.7%
- #31 Super Sanctum TD
77% matchVery Positive87% of 1,575 reviews2013
Dev: Coffee Stain StudiosPub: Coffee Stain Publishing
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 33.2 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Super Sanctum TD is a retro-styled Tower Defense game that focuses on strategy, customization and replayability. Build advanced mazes and construct powerful towers to prevent alien hordes from reaching the Core!
Why similar: Tower Defense 74.5%, Strategy 19.2%, Indie 6.4%
- #32 DG2: Defense Grid 2
76% matchVery Positive86% of 3,339 reviews2014
Dev: Hidden Path Entertainment
Windows
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 11.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Great strategy is timeless. Build, adapt, and defend across dynamic maps, solo or online - every session brings new strategies, new solutions, and new surprises. Now is the perfect time to enter the grid.
Why similar: Tower Defense 60%, Strategy 23.7%, Multiplayer 8.9%, Indie 7.5%
- #33 iBomber Defense
77% matchMostly Positive74% of 244 reviews2011
Dev: Cobra Mobile
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 54%
iBomber Defense combines classic tower defense gameplay with intense action and strategy. Keep enemies at bay all over the world using a variety of weapons and tactics, from rattling Machine guns, explosive cannons and awesome anti-aircraft artillery!
Why similar: Tower Defense 64.6%, Strategy 26%, Indie 9.4%
- #34 Output Pasture
75% matchVery Positive85% of 99 reviews2020
Dev: DuskDogStudio
Windows
Output Pasture is a fast-paced Tower Defense Game which combines the elements of roguelike. Unlock, combine unique animals to battle together, and fight the evil Machine Legion.
Why similar: Strategy 45.4%, Tower Defense 34.9%, Indie 19.6%
- #35 Defense Zone
75% matchVery Positive83% of 83 reviews2014
Dev: Artem Kotov
Windows · Mac · Linux
Stunning detail of levels, in-depth gameplay, finely tuned balance of all levels and turrets. During the game you will hold your defense with your turrets against the massive hordes of enemies.
Why similar: Tower Defense 62.4%, Strategy 27.2%, Indie 10.4%
- #36 Battlepillars Gold Edition
74% matchVery Positive84% of 385 reviews2014
Dev: Hitcents
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Battlepillars is a real-time tug-of-war strategy game in which you command caterpillars armed to the teeth with flamethrowers, sticky honey, mines, machine guns, and more!
Why similar: Strategy 82.4%, Indie 17.6%
- #37 Cliff & Field Tower Defense
73% matchMixed65% of 56 reviews2023
Dev: Kami Ventures AB
Windows · Mac
Use clever strategies and tricks to defend your new kingdom in this fast-paced, atmospheric and bullet-packed tower defense adventure.
Why similar: Tower Defense 70.1%, Strategy 23.2%, Indie 6.7%
- #38 Fortix 2
73% matchVery Positive91% of 588 reviews2011
Dev: Nemesys Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Fortix 2 is best described as a reverse turret defense game. As Sir Fortix, the knight, you must conquer castles while dodging tower turrets and evil monsters. Fight your way across the shires of the island Artalom, storming from castle to castle.
Why similar: Indie 100%
- #39 Defense Task Force - Sci Fi Tower Defense
74% matchMixed66% of 53 reviews2018
Dev: ChillX Ltd
Windows
Defense Task Force Featuring Large Scale Procedurally Generated Tower Defense Battles with FPS Quality Visuals and Infinite Waves. 10 tower types, with different attacks , 3 levels plus boosts. 25 Enemy alien species: Regulars, Swarmers, Racers, Cloakers, Healers, Boss Units and Spawners.
Why similar: Tower Defense 61.4%, Strategy 27.3%, Indie 11.3%
- #40 Natural Selection 2
72% matchVery Positive85% of 13,305 reviews2012
Dev: Unknown Worlds Entertainment
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 24.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%
A fast paced multiplayer shooter that pits aliens against humans in a strategic and action-packed struggle for survival!
Why similar: Strategy 57.9%, Multiplayer 29.4%, Indie 12.7%
- #41 TDS - Tower Defense Strategy
69% matchVery Positive81% of 354 reviews2025
Dev: Blockage
Windows · Mac · Linux
TOWER ▪ DEFENSE ▪ STRATEGY. Control Vessels. Utilize their uniquely deep set of towers. Create an everchanging defense. Play with friends. Protect your Basin at all costs. An absolute Tower Defense, Real-Time Strategy Hybrid
Why similar: Tower Defense 69.9%, Strategy 12.6%, Multiplayer 11.6%, Indie 5.9%
- #42 M.A.C.E. Tower Defense
73% matchMostly Positive70% of 61 reviews2017
Dev: EntwicklerX
Windows
M.A.C.E. Tower Defense is a classic tower defense game with unique towers and enemies and an ingame shop system for getting better towers, upgrade existing towers and buy special items.
Why similar: Tower Defense 50.4%, Strategy 35.2%, Indie 14.3%
- #43 Mechs V Kaijus - Tower Defense
70% matchVery Positive84% of 529 reviews2022
Dev: Doble Punch Games
Windows
Median: 6.8 hrsMean: 13.2 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Mechs V Kaijus is an addictive hardcore tower defense gameplay. In Mechs V Kaijus you take on the role of Commander of a powerful Mechs squadron. Improve your Mech, strategically place towers and factories on the battlefield. Deploy support units on the battlefield, and save our civilization.
Why similar: Tower Defense 79.4%, Strategy 14%, Indie 6.6%
- #44 PixelJunk™ Monsters Ultimate
71% matchVery Positive81% of 1,280 reviews2013
Dev: Double Eleven
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Tikiman the Forest Defender is in trouble. Hordes of monsters are sweeping through his realm, hoping to chow down on his offspring – and it’s up to you to defend them. By placing weapon towers at strategic points around the landscape, you can destroy the invaders and save the little ones.
Why similar: Tower Defense 76.4%, Strategy 22%, Indie 1.6%
- #45 Magic Quest
72% matchMixed66% of 56 reviews2016
Dev: Stereo7 Games
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 99%
Magic Quest is a tower defense game with towers, mighty enemies, bosses and heroes with unique abilities.
Why similar: Tower Defense 56.7%, Strategy 34.2%, Indie 9.1%
- #46 Toy Soldiers
70% matchVery Positive89% of 1,485 reviews2012
Dev: Signal Studios
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 59%
Command your TOY SOLDIERS in epic, action-packed battles.
Why similar: Tower Defense 66.9%, Strategy 33.1%
- #47 Cubetractor
71% matchMostly Positive74% of 480 reviews2013
Dev: Ludochip
Windows · Mac
Median: 12 minMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 19%
WINNER: IGF China award for BEST GAME!Cubetractor is a neo-retroesque action-strategy-puzzle hybrid where you defeat enemies through an unconventional cube-pulling, turret-buildling mechanic. The game carries elements of a reverse tower defence and a grounded bullet-hell dodger to deliver a unique gameplay experience presented in a...
Why similar: Strategy 46.4%, Tower Defense 30.6%, Indie 23%
- #48 Spirits of the Hellements - TD
67% matchVery Positive93% of 338 reviews2022
Dev: Hippo Rider Games
Windows
Assemble legendary Spirits and defend against the endless hordes of Hell. A tower defense where you must shape the battlefield and create a maze using the three Hellements. Use Fire, Lightning, and Wind tiles to trap your enemies, or augment your defenses.
Why similar: Tower Defense 65.5%, Strategy 27.3%, Indie 7.3%
- #49 Age of Defense
66% matchMostly Positive78% of 718 reviews2024
Dev: Battlecruiser GamesPub: Valkyrie Initiative
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Age of Defense is a tower defense game full of mind-blowing mayhem. There are tons of monsters and tough defenders in the game each of which fits perfectly into a funny cartoonish setting.
Why similar: Tower Defense 68.6%, Strategy 26.7%, Indie 4.7%
- #50 Creeper World 2: Anniversary Edition
68% matchVery Positive90% of 497 reviews2016
Dev: Knuckle Cracker
Windows · Mac
Median: 12.3 hrsMean: 21.3 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Deceptively simple... amazingly deep. Creeper World 2 thrusts you into the 14th millennium fighting and enemy that flows and oozes through the terrain. Employ advanced weapons,gravity manipulating repulsors, wormhole like rifts, and your own wit against this never yielding enemy.
Why similar: Strategy 49.2%, Tower Defense 32%, Indie 18.8%
- #51 Mushroom Wars
69% 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 46.7%, Strategy 31.1%, Indie 11.6%, Multiplayer 10.5%
- #52 Slam Bolt Scrappers
71% matchMixed55% of 55 reviews2013
Dev: Fire Hose Games
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 65%
Build and brawl in this fast and frantic mash-up! Race your opponents to build the most powerful towers in Slam Bolt City while defending against deceptively adorable baddies and hugely epic bosses. Create weapons that shoot lasers, drills, missiles, and more to annihilate your adversary.
Why similar: Strategy 69.1%, Indie 30.9%
- #53 Trial Of Empires TD
68% 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 55.2%, Strategy 20.8%, Multiplayer 12.4%, Indie 11.7%
- #54 Circle Empires
66% matchVery Positive90% of 4,100 reviews2018
Dev: LuminousPub: Iceberg Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 18.1 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Circle Empires is a fresh take on the RTS genre, featuring a fast-paced approach to conquering the world.
Why similar: Strategy 67.2%, Indie 25.3%, Multiplayer 7.6%
- #55 No Creeps Were Harmed TD
64% 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 67.5%, Strategy 23.9%, Multiplayer 8.6%
- #56 League TD
65% matchVery Positive87% of 79 reviews2023
Dev: Wondarabyte
Windows
"League Tower Defense" is a strategy tower defense game that combines unique defense towers and various upgradeable components to unleash different attack effects. Come and build your perfect defense line.
Why similar: Tower Defense 70.3%, Strategy 28.1%, Indie 1.6%
- #57 Sentinel 4: Dark Star
68% matchMostly Positive79% of 63 reviews2015
Dev: Origin8 Technologies Ltd
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Want a tactical and strategic tower defense challenge that's packed with options and upgrades? Take command of the dropship Sentinel and do battle across a vibrant sci-fi world.
Why similar: Tower Defense 44.1%, Strategy 39%, Indie 16.9%
- #58 Cyber Tower 2048
63% matchVery Positive87% of 101 reviews2025
Dev: Galactic Geckon
Windows
Cyber Tower 2048 is an action tower defense game where players fight insectoids by building defenses and developing tactics.
Why similar: Tower Defense 87.6%, Strategy 12.4%
- #59 Crossfire: Dungeons
69% matchMixed48% of 91 reviews2015
Dev: Random Thoughts EntertainmentPub: Random Thoughts Enterainment
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Battle against rival fantasy armies in this fast paced turn based strategy game. Fight powerful bosses while you hunt for treasure in dungeon mode, play through over one hundred single player missions in campaign mode, or match wits against your friends in multiplayer.
Why similar: Strategy 78.9%, Indie 21.1%