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Games Like Element TD 2 - Tower Defense

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

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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.

Reviews: Very Positive — 90% — of 3,152 reviews
Released: 2021-04-02
Developer: Element Studios
Genres: Indie, Strategy
Platforms: Windows
Median playtime: 3.3 hrs
Mean playtime: 13.2 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 76%

Overview

Element TD 2 stands out for its intricate element-combining system and competitive maze-building mechanics. These recommendations prioritize games that offer deep strategic planning, complex tower upgrade paths, and robust multiplayer or cooperative modes similar to the seed game.

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  1. #1 Legion TD 2 - Multiplayer Tower Defense
    97% matchVery Positive86% of 14,799 reviews2021
    Dev: AutoAttack Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 11.6 hrsMean: 42.5 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 28.8%, Competitive 19.4%, PvP 9.2%, Multiplayer 9.1%, PvE 7.9%

    Why You'll Like It: Like the seed game, this title focuses heavily on competitive multiplayer tower defense with deep strategic depth.

  2. #2 Axon TD: Uprising - Tower Defense
    96% matchVery Positive87% of 722 reviews2024
    Dev: Element Studios
    Windows
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 75%

    Axon TD lets you expand the map boundaries themselves. A huge arsenal of towers and a wide variety of enemies clash in a battlefield that grows to your whims. Engage in single, cooperative, and roguelite gameplay.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 21.1%, Real Time Tactics 17.7%, RTS 12.1%, PvE 7.8%, Score Attack 7.5%

    Why You'll Like It: It features complex maze-building and high-level tactical planning that mirrors the core appeal of Element TD 2.

  3. #3 Infinitode 2 - Infinite Tower Defense
    96% 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 30.1%, Real Time Tactics 26.5%, PvE 12.3%, Tactical 11.5%, Building 11.4%

    Why You'll Like It: This game offers an incredibly deep research tree and complex tower mechanics that reward long-term strategic planning.

  4. #4 Rogue Tower
    95% matchVery Positive82% of 5,842 reviews2022
    Dev: Die of Death Games
    Windows
    Median: 10.7 hrsMean: 20.2 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 69.4%, Strategy 13.9%, Building 6.8%, Fantasy 4.7%, 3D 4.1%

    Why You'll Like It: It combines procedural generation with classic maze-building, requiring players to adapt their defenses to ever-changing paths.

  5. #5 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 39.2%, RTS 11.4%, Building 9.2%, Multiplayer 8.9%, Strategy 8.7%

    Why You'll Like It: This title blends tower defense with resource management and automation, perfect for players who enjoy complex system building.

  6. #6 Dungeon Defenders: Awakened
    94% matchMixed66% of 4,793 reviews2020
    Dev: Chromatic Games
    Windows
    Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 40.1 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 22.7%, Team-Based 13.8%, Multiplayer 9.7%, Online Co-Op 8.9%, Tactical 8.4%

    Why You'll Like It: It provides a similar blend of action and tower defense with a strong emphasis on cooperative multiplayer gameplay.

  7. #7 Artisan TD
    92% matchVery Positive89% of 2,252 reviews2024
    Dev: 4rtisansPub: Unexpected
    Windows
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    Artisan TD is a puzzle-oriented Tower Defense game where you must survive by building mazes.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 35.5%, Real Time Tactics 22%, Tactical 12%, Building 10.8%, Strategy 8.6%

    Why You'll Like It: Focuses on difficult, puzzle-like building scenarios that require precise placement and resource management.

  8. #8 Element TD
    93% matchMostly Positive76% of 98 reviews2017
    Dev: Element Studios
    Windows

    Light, Darkness, Water, Fire, Nature, and Earth elements come together in this tower defense focused on combinations.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 32.6%, Real Time Tactics 27%, RTS 17.7%, PvE 11.1%, Strategy 5.5%

    Why You'll Like It: The original predecessor provides the foundational element-combining mechanics that define the series.

  9. #9 Warstone TD
    91% 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 53%, Strategy 12.2%, RTS 10.2%, Co-op 8.5%, Fantasy 7.2%

    Why You'll Like It: Features a fantasy setting with RPG-like progression and unique tower placement mechanics.

  10. #10 DG2: Defense Grid 2
    91% 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 22.9%, Real Time Tactics 18.6%, RTS 15.1%, Tactical 9.7%, Building 7.9%

    Why You'll Like It: A classic tactical tower defense game that emphasizes efficient maze construction and enemy pathing.

  11. #11 Kingdom Rush Frontiers - Tower Defense
    90% 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 56.2%, Strategy 11.1%, Building 10.9%, Fantasy 9.6%, RTS 9.5%

    Why You'll Like It: Widely considered the gold standard for polished, tactical tower defense with distinct tower upgrade paths.

  12. #12 Bloons TD Battles 2
    89% 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 22%, Competitive 21.8%, Real Time Tactics 16.2%, PvP 9.4%, Multiplayer 8.2%

    Why You'll Like It: A dedicated competitive multiplayer version of the popular series, focusing on outsmarting opponents in real-time.

  13. #13 Bloons TD 6
    89% 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 51%, Multiplayer 13.1%, Online Co-Op 10.9%, Strategy 10.5%, Co-op 10.3%

    Why You'll Like It: Offers immense strategic variety through complex hero systems and diverse tower upgrade paths that appeal to serious TD fans.

  14. #14 TDS - Tower Defense Strategy
    86% 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 27%, RTS 18.8%, Co-op 8.9%, PvE 8.8%, Building 8.6%

    Why You'll Like It: A modern take on the genre that emphasizes cooperative play and atmospheric, tactical defense.

  15. #15 Dungeon Defenders II
    87% 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 25.3%, Team-Based 15.9%, Multiplayer 13%, Online Co-Op 11.9%, Tactical 8.5%

    Why You'll Like It: Expands on the action-tower defense hybrid formula with a heavy focus on team-based cooperative play.

  16. #16 Tower Wars
    88% 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 69.2%, Strategy 10.5%, Multiplayer 10.2%, Co-op 6.5%, Online Co-Op 2%

    Why You'll Like It: A competitive multiplayer-focused tower defense game that pits players against each other in real-time.

  17. #17 Kingdom Rush Origins - Tower Defense
    85% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 7,641 reviews2018
    Dev: Ironhide Game Studio
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 9.0 hrsMean: 19.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    Command your elven army and defend mystical lands from sea serpents, evil sorcerers, and wave after wave of gnoll tribesman, all with the help of brand-spankin’ new towers, heroes, and spells to fend off every last baddie.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 50.9%, Tactical 14.5%, Building 12.7%, Strategy 10%, Fantasy 9%

    Why You'll Like It: Provides a highly polished, traditional tower defense experience with unique hero abilities and tactical depth.

  18. #18 AMazing TD
    86% matchMostly Positive70% of 70 reviews2021
    Dev: Go4 Entertainment
    Windows

    AMazing TD is a unique strategy game that focuses on building mazes in a competitive Tower Defense gameplay. Explore endless possibilities as you play on maps with distinct randomized tiles. Each game you will experience will require different strategies.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 20.8%, Competitive 20.5%, Real Time Tactics 14.4%, RTS 11.6%, PvP 9.2%

    Why You'll Like It: Specifically designed around the concept of competitive maze-building and tactical defense against waves.

  19. #19 No Creeps Were Harmed TD
    83% 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 35.3%, Real Time Tactics 18.5%, Online Co-Op 9.5%, Multiplayer 8.6%, Strategy 7.7%

    Why You'll Like It: A 3D tower defense game that focuses on strategic pathing and complex defensive structures.

  20. #20 Dungeon Defenders
    84% 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 25.2%, Team-Based 13.2%, Multiplayer 10.6%, Online Co-Op 9.8%, Tactical 7.5%

    Why You'll Like It: The original action-tower defense hybrid that established the genre's standard for multiplayer cooperation.

  21. #21 Prime World: Defenders 2
    84% matchMostly Positive79% of 2,171 reviews2018
    Dev: Nival
    Windows
    Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 28.1 hrs≥1hr: 65%

    Defenders 2, - an exciting hybrid of Tower Defense and CCG, - is now available on Steam! Challenge endless hordes of monsters: build an impassable defense on their path and protect your mines. Collect all the unique towers and prove that even a tornado is not an obstacle for you.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 42.9%, Competitive 14.6%, Real Time Tactics 11.6%, RTS 9.7%, Strategy 8.6%

    Why You'll Like It: Uses a card-based system for towers and spells, adding a layer of deck-building strategy to the defense.

  22. #22 Arrival of Beasts
    82% matchPositive96% of 52 reviews2023
    Dev: FreeTimeDevelopment
    Windows

    Discover one of the hardest tower defense games with strategic elements, individual gameplay and challenging mechanics. Play together with your friends in co-op mode, create a team and compete with other players in the online ranking.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 38.8%, RTS 22.3%, Tactical 10.9%, Strategy 10.3%, Multiplayer 5.3%

    Why You'll Like It: Incorporates roguelite elements into the tower defense formula, offering high replayability through varied upgrades.

  23. #23 Spirits of the Hellements - TD
    82% 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 37.3%, Real Time Tactics 16.9%, Tactical 12%, Fantasy 9.7%, Strategy 9.6%

    Why You'll Like It: A fantasy-themed tower defense game that focuses on elemental interactions and strategic placement.

  24. #24 Graphic Tower Defense
    81% matchVery Positive84% of 63 reviews2025
    Dev: FatSheep Studio
    Windows

    This is a minimalist-style tower defense game that is easy-going and relaxing, with a moderate level of difficulty. Build your tower formations to fend off enemies. It also supports online multiplayer, allowing you to team up and experience an unprecedented level of tower defense fun!

    Why similar: Tower Defense 27.6%, Real Time Tactics 23.1%, RTS 19.2%, Online Co-Op 9.7%, Multiplayer 8.5%

    Why You'll Like It: A minimalist, tactical approach to tower defense that emphasizes efficiency and smart placement.

  25. #25 Kingdom Rush Vengeance - Tower Defense
    79% matchVery Positive94% of 10,436 reviews2020
    Dev: Ironhide Game Studio
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 8.9 hrsMean: 18.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    It's payback time! Lead your mighty dark army and make the Kingdom tremble with every step. Build powerful towers, choose your arsenal for destruction, and find the deadliest combination - train legendary heroes and lead them to victory!

    Why similar: Tower Defense 70.4%, Strategy 15.2%, Fantasy 11.8%, Singleplayer 2.6%

    Why You'll Like It: Offers a wide variety of towers and hero combinations that allow for highly customized defensive strategies.

  26. #26 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 40.8%, Competitive 21.3%, Multiplayer 14.2%, Strategy 8.9%, PvP 8.3%

    Why You'll Like It: The classic competitive multiplayer entry in the series that rewards quick thinking and strategic tower placement.

  27. #27 Farm Defense
    80% matchMostly Positive75% of 95 reviews2022
    Dev: Rightize
    Windows

    Farm Defense pits you against waves of increasingly difficult enemies in a Tower Defense environment. Mitigate the random elements to defend the farm. Conquer all 40 waves to live and fight another day.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 32.2%, Real Time Tactics 22.5%, RTS 18.7%, Multiplayer 11.7%, Strategy 8.6%

    Why You'll Like It: Blends real-time strategy elements with tower defense to create a fast-paced, tactical experience.

  28. #28 GemCraft - Frostborn Wrath
    78% 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 35.4%, RTS 23.9%, Tactical 12%, Building 9.8%, Fantasy 9.2%

    Why You'll Like It: Features an incredibly deep gem-combining system that offers as much complexity and customization as the elemental system in the seed game.

  29. #29 Circle Empires 2
    77% matchMostly Positive73% of 222 reviews2026
    Dev: LuminousPub: Iceberg Interactive
    Windows
    Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    CIRCLE EMPIRES returns! Expand your empire, circle by circle, in this fast-paced follow-up to the hit RTS. Gather resources, build armies, and defeat bosses (or your friends) in a world that changes with every game. With unique units and biomes, it's an addictive battle of wits and tactics.

    Why similar: Competitive 20.1%, Real Time Tactics 18.9%, Team-Based 14.1%, RTS 13.9%, PvP 9.1%

  30. #30 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 86.1%, Strategy 11.3%, Indie 1.4%, Singleplayer 1.3%

    Why You'll Like It: A foundational title in the genre that excels at rewarding players for clever maze design and resource management.

  31. #31 Tower Dominion
    75% matchVery Positive86% of 4,827 reviews2025
    Dev: Parallel 45 Games
    Windows
    Median: 11.7 hrsMean: 21.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    Build and design the terrain while defending your stronghold against alien invasion in this unique Roguelike tower defense. Choose from 30 heroes, survive enemy waves, and upgrade a variety of destructive towers to hold the line!

    Why similar: Tower Defense 40.5%, RTS 22.4%, Tactical 13.6%, Building 10.3%, Strategy 8.8%

  32. #32 Circle Empires Rivals
    77% matchVery Positive90% of 1,934 reviews2020
    Dev: LuminousPub: Iceberg Interactive
    Windows
    Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 11.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    In this fast-paced multiplayer RTS, you and your friends will take control of your own tiny kingdoms and conquer a world made of circles. Each one is overflowing with enemies to fight, monsters to hunt and loot to hoard – but watch out... Friends can quickly become rivals!

    Why similar: Competitive 19.3%, Team-Based 15.4%, RTS 11.9%, Tactical 10.3%, PvP 8.5%

  33. #33 Minion Masters
    76% matchVery Positive89% of 65,173 reviews2019
    Dev: BetaDwarf
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 39.4 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: Real Time Tactics 18.1%, Tower Defense 14.9%, RTS 14.1%, PvE 10.6%, PvP 9.1%

  34. #34 Tower Tactics: Liberation
    75% matchVery Positive88% of 1,229 reviews2023
    Dev: asraworks
    Windows
    Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 17.2 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    We fused deck-building roguelikes and tower defenses in a way never seen before - deploy your towers, collect valuable trinkets and cast powerful spells to defend yourself against the Salkoth!

    Why similar: Tower Defense 68.7%, Tactical 14.9%, Strategy 12.8%, Singleplayer 2.2%, Indie 1.5%

  35. #35 Dungeon Warfare 3
    73% matchMostly Positive79% of 619 reviews2025
    Dev: Excidium Inc.
    Windows · Mac

    Forge invincible defenses with lethal traps and devious machines, and crush relentless waves of adventurers in the ultimate tower defense showdown!

    Why similar: Tower Defense 46.8%, Building 13.2%, Real Time Tactics 12.2%, PvE 12.2%, Strategy 10.1%

  36. #36 Age of Darkness: Final Stand
    73% matchMostly Positive75% of 10,403 reviews2025
    Dev: PlaySide
    Windows
    Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 13.6 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    Age of Darkness: Final Stand is a dark fantasy survival RTS where you must illuminate, build and defend humanity’s last bastion against hordes of Nightmares. Set in the remnants of a kingdom consumed by a deadly fog, you decide. Will you hide in the light? Or take back your world.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 24.9%, RTS 17.3%, PvE 10.2%, Tactical 9.8%, Building 8.3%

  37. #37 Emberward
    71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 3,607 reviews2024
    Dev: Refic Games
    Windows
    Median: 7.7 hrsMean: 25.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Build twisting mazes with tetromino blocks and deploy unique towers in this strategic roguelite tower defense adventure!

    Why similar: Tower Defense 48.1%, Tactical 14.3%, Strategy 11.5%, Building 9.9%, Fantasy 7.3%

  38. #38 GemCraft - Chasing Shadows
    74% matchVery Positive95% of 4,334 reviews2015
    Dev: Game in a BottlePub: Armor Games Studios
    Windows
    Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 19.2 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    An epic, challenging tower defense game with an emphasis on strategy and replayability. Summon gems of immense magical potency and harness their unique abilities against a seemingly endless horde of monsters. The archdemon seeks to swallow the world, and you must journey to stand against her.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 76.3%, Strategy 12.1%, Tactical 4.8%, Fantasy 4.1%, Indie 1.5%

  39. #39 Crystal Clash
    73% matchVery Positive83% of 1,368 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 25.2%, Real Time Tactics 19.6%, RTS 11.5%, Multiplayer 9.1%, PvE 8.9%

  40. #40 Mushroom Wars 2
    76% 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 30.3%, RTS 28.4%, Strategy 15.1%, Multiplayer 15%, Tactical 9.8%

  41. #41 Tangy TD
    70% 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 62.7%, Tactical 19.2%, Strategy 14.3%, Singleplayer 2.4%, Indie 1.3%

  42. #42 Tiny Tactics
    72% matchVery Positive84% of 658 reviews2022
    Dev: Tiny Forge Gaming
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 13.0 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    Tiny Tactics is a Tower Defense game with a heavy focus on mazing, with mechanics inspired by the Auto Chess genre.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 42.2%, Tactical 16%, Building 11.4%, Fantasy 11.1%, Strategy 10.8%

  43. #43 X-Morph: Defense
    71% matchVery Positive92% of 4,073 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 68.1%, Co-op 14.5%, Strategy 13.5%, Indie 2.2%, Singleplayer 1.7%

  44. #44 2112TD: Tower Defense Survival
    69% matchVery Positive88% of 428 reviews2023
    Dev: Refinery Games
    Windows

    Get ready for the ULTIMATE tower defense onslaught. Build, deploy, research and upgrade your defenses in this epic, old school RTS inspired sci-fi adventure.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 51%, Tactical 18.7%, PvE 16.1%, Strategy 12.2%, Singleplayer 2.1%

  45. #45 Northend Tower Defense
    68% 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 40%, Real Time Tactics 31.4%, Tactical 14.4%, Strategy 9.4%, 3D 3%

  46. #46 Super Sanctum TD
    69% 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 78.1%, Strategy 12.4%, PvE 5.6%, Singleplayer 2.1%, Indie 1.8%

  47. #47 League TD
    68% 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 61.9%, Strategy 15.3%, Tactical 14.4%, 3D 7.5%, Singleplayer 0.4%

  48. #48 Siege of Centauri
    70% matchMixed66% of 448 reviews2019
    Dev: Stardock Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 42 minMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 44%

    Defend against thousands of enemies in this explosive tower defense game. Deploy upgradable towers and unleash powerful orbital abilities as you try to protect Earth's first colony world from destruction.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 25.3%, Competitive 24.5%, Real Time Tactics 22.4%, PvE 10.4%, Tactical 8.2%

  49. #49 Sanctum
    68% matchVery Positive89% of 3,340 reviews2011
    Dev: Coffee Stain StudiosPub: Coffee Stain Publishing
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 62%

    You think Tower Defense games are all about building? You thought wrong. Sanctum is not your average Tower Defense title. When the havoc starts, you get to join the fray! As one of the world’s first First Person Shooter - Tower Defense games, Sanctum has taken the best of both worlds to deliver an epic, one-of-a-kind experience.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 64.7%, Co-op 10.9%, Strategy 9%, Multiplayer 6.3%, Online Co-Op 5.7%

  50. #50 Project RTD: Random Tower Defense PvP
    71% matchMixed49% of 913 reviews2020
    Dev: NGELGAMES
    Windows
    Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 10.1 hrs≥1hr: 66%

    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 33.3%, Strategy 20.8%, Competitive 15.8%, Multiplayer 13.1%, PvP 8.9%

  51. #51 Trial Of Empires TD
    69% 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 34.6%, Multiplayer 14.8%, Online Co-Op 14.5%, Co-op 12.6%, Tactical 9.1%

  52. #52 Kingdom Rush - Tower Defense
    66% 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 66.5%, Tactical 12.4%, Strategy 10.4%, Fantasy 8.4%, Singleplayer 1.3%

  53. #53 Hexguardian
    65% matchMostly Positive80% of 685 reviews2024
    Dev: Split Second GamesPub: Yogscast Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    Hexguardian is a roguelite, tower defense game where you build your own maps with hexagonal tiles! Build and upgrade towers, recruit armies, learn spells, construct wonders and place hexagonal tiles to create a path to enhance your defenses. With plenty of game modes and talents to unlock!

    Why similar: Tower Defense 36.7%, RTS 23.7%, Tactical 15%, Fantasy 9.7%, Strategy 8.7%

  54. #54 Broken Universe - Tower Defense
    65% matchVery Positive91% of 311 reviews2023
    Dev: Jinthree Studio
    Windows

    Get ready to rethink all your defense strategies! Build barricades to stop monsters, or lure them into a maze and attack. A variety of stages that change each time depending on how you play them.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 43.1%, PvE 15.2%, Building 15%, Score Attack 12.8%, Strategy 10.8%

  55. #55 Dungeon Warfare
    66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,987 reviews2015
    Dev: Valsar
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 11.2 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    Dungeon Warfare is a challenging tower defense strategy game where you become a dungeon lord to defend your dungeons with deadliest of traps and insidious contraptions against greedy adventurers and wanna-be heroes.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 41.4%, Tactical 13.9%, Building 11.8%, PvE 10%, Fantasy 9.9%

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