- #1 Joy Guardians TD
97% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Oldman Games
Windows
A lighthearted tower defense game where everyday people fight back against hustle culture. Place and upgrade offbeat heroes like pillow-throwing grannies and wheelchair slingshot kids to stop workers zombified by an energy drink corp. Use philosophy and paint to remind humanity how to enjoy life.
Why similar: Action RTS 49.9% ★, Strategy 25.8%, Tower Defense 12.7%, Funny 9.3%, Indie 1.4%
- #2 LowPoly Towerdefense
96% match8 user reviews67% of 9 reviews2024
Dev: Holger Trampe
Windows
You play in a SciFi environment with LowPoly graphics, engaging in Tower Defense. Manage resources! Each round introduces more enemies that you must defeat. Build resource ships in the factory and simultaneously construct towers on the platforms to fend off the adversaries.
Why similar: Action RTS 49.8% ★, Strategy 27.7%, Tower Defense 10.8%, 3D 6%, Casual 4.8%
- #3 YiShi
96% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Indie March Studios
Windows
Play as a healer, ensure the survival of your warriors through spells and enhancements fighting against hordes of green skins.
Why similar: Action RTS 57% ★, Strategy 18.7%, Casual 7.5%, PvE 7.3%, 3D 7.3%
- #4 Maze TD Battleground
95% matchNo user reviews2024
Dev: Finchleg-Industries
Windows · Linux
Use your towers to build a maze to kite the enemies to make more damage. But don’t block their way or they will go aggro on you! Use the checkpoints to have the enemies walk longer routes through your maze. Build your own maps in the map editor.
Why similar: Action RTS 45.4% ★, Strategy 23.1%, Tower Defense 9.7%, Management 7.8%, 3D 5.6%
- #5 Cubelander
94% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2023
Dev: Anthony WuPub: Hyperreal Games
Windows
Fight against huge hordes of geometric amalgamations with BOTH towers and allied defenders to stop them from breaking your CORE! Travel to barren deserts, hostile wastelands in this fast-paced tower-defence game.
Why similar: Action RTS 47.5% ★, Strategy 16%, Management 10.3%, Tower Defense 9.8%, PvE 6.5%
- #6 Necroflora
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Dinoptique
Windows · Linux
A new evil has taken root - you. Become the Necroflora, an ever-growing many-headed hydra, feed upon your enemies, acquire powerful mutations and defeat the 4 kings and their armies.
Why similar: Action RTS 54.9% ★, Strategy 19.3%, Tower Defense 9.7%, Casual 8.8%, Management 6%
- #7 Sunlit Kingdom
93% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: Red Goblin Games
Windows
Sunlit Kingdom is a 3D fantasy tower defense. Command three unique heroes: Archer, Mage, and Holy Knight. Each has four abilities to choose from, so no two defenses play the same. Battle distinct enemy factions across a story campaign, then test your build against endless waves in Adventure Mode.
Why similar: Action RTS 52.4% ★, Strategy 28.1%, Tower Defense 11.3%, 3D 6.4%, Indie 1.2%
- #8 Against Wokou Frontline
91% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2026
Dev: YiXia Studio
Windows
Amidst the Wokou raids along the southeast coast of China during the Ming Dynasty (1552–1565), lead your troops, fortify your line, and repel the brutal invaders in this heroic tower defense game. Defend the common people and secure the shore!
Why similar: Action RTS 63% ★, Strategy 24%, Tower Defense 10.8%, Indie 1.3%, Singleplayer 0.9%
- #9 Jungle Resistance
92% match4 user reviews25% of 4 reviews2022
Dev: CRX Entertainment Pte LtdPub: Favour Toys Studios
Windows
Jungle Resistance is an isometric Tower Defense game with Kingdom Rush Upgrade Style, with branching Tower Types. This will give a new Vibe and Mechanic to the Tower Defense game.
Why similar: Action RTS 52.8% ★, Strategy 28.5%, Tower Defense 11.4%, Casual 5%, Indie 1.4%
- #10 Rush The Towers
91% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2025
Dev: Ian Jowe
Windows
Will you break through enemy defenses, or watch your forces fall before the towers?
Why similar: Action RTS 50.4% ★, Strategy 28.2%, Casual 14.4%, 3D 5.1%, Indie 1.3%
- #11 Dangerous Roads
90% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2026
Dev: John ZyskiPub: Trickster Forge Studios
Windows
The roads are under siege. Command a knight, wizard, and druid to stop waves of monsters in this fantasy strategy defense game. Save gold between missions, plan your defenses carefully, and survive 8 escalating levels where enemies grow stronger and attack from multiple paths.
Why similar: Action RTS 61.7% ★, Strategy 23.2%, Tower Defense 10.7%, 3D 3.4%, Singleplayer 1%
- #12 Galaxy Trek
89% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: Peritoma Studios
Windows
Galaxy Trek is a fun, simple and addictive indie game that will test your reflexes, strategy and skill. Each game you play is unique!
Why similar: Action RTS 68.8% ★, Strategy 19.5%, Casual 8.5%, Singleplayer 1.7%, Indie 1.4%
- #13 Budget Defense
89% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: HopeGame
Windows
During the day, he personally drove the war vehicle to attack the enemy. At night, he extracted oil to sell and use the money to build defense towers, working together to protect the base.
Why similar: Action RTS 49.7% ★, Strategy 26.3%, Casual 11.3%, Tower Defense 10.8%, Indie 1.3%
- #14 Unity Sanctuary: Rampage of the Void
88% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: 音玻璃の會
Windows
This is a roguelike tower defense action strategy game where you must protect Unity-chan as she is forced to march toward “initialization.” Players use weapons and skills to fend off the hordes targeting Unity-chan as she charges forward on her own.
Why similar: Action RTS 72.5% ★, Strategy 18.4%, Tower Defense 4%, 3D 2.7%, Indie 1.8%
- #15 Pixel Defender
87% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: pbd
Windows
Pixel Defender is a 2D tower defense game with retro pixel aesthetics and direct character control.
Why similar: Action RTS 51.4% ★, Strategy 29.5%, Tower Defense 12%, Casual 5.1%, Indie 1.3%
- #16 Dampf - The Cozy Tower Defense
86% matchMostly Positive77% of 13 reviews2024
Dev: Marcel Kuebler Software
Windows
Cozy tower defense meets stylistic futuristic steampunk. Manage resources, buildings & towers. Unlock perks to further specialize yourself. Plan your defense & survive all enemy waves.
Why similar: Action RTS 54.3% ★, Strategy 18.4%, Tower Defense 9.8%, Casual 7.3%, PvE 5%
- #17 Molekraft
86% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Benjamin B
Windows
Command a stubborn army of moles in a 3D RTS puzzle adventure. Assign tools, build paths, fight creatures, and guide them to safety.
Why similar: Action RTS 52.7% ★, Strategy 30.2%, Casual 10.6%, 3D 4.1%, Indie 1.3%
- #18 Neocon Tower Defence 3
85% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2024
Dev: Dincicode
Windows
A finger-blisteringly action-packed Tower Defence advanture!
Why similar: Action RTS 54.8% ★, Management 13.2%, Tower Defense 11.8%, Strategy 10.2%, 3D 7%
- #19 BURGGEIST
83% matchVery Positive97% of 266 reviews2024
Dev: GHRIAN STUDIO
Windows
With the walking fortress Burggeist at your command, fight back the enemies and build "the Tower."
Why similar: Action RTS 59.5% ★, Strategy 22.6%, PvE 9.2%, 3D 6.9%, Singleplayer 1.7%
- #20 ItemDay
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Elswhere Game
Windows
Try to survive in ItemDay, an asymmetric multiplayer hide-and-seek game
Why similar: Action RTS 62.8% ★, Strategy 22%, Casual 9.2%, 3D 5%, Indie 1.1%
- #21 Ratatata
82% matchPositive95% of 19 reviews2025
Dev: La Ratatateam
Windows
Ratatata is an isometric Tower Defense game where you lead a space rat kingdom fending off a ruthless cat invasion! Fight across diverse environments and adapt your strategies to survive the relentless waves of these fierce felines!
Why similar: Action RTS 46.2% ★, Strategy 16.9%, Tower Defense 9.8%, Casual 8.8%, Management 7.6%
- #22 Crystal TD
81% match8 user reviews88% of 8 reviews2026
Dev: 铱恢鸢
Windows
A tower defense game that demands high skill in both controls and deck building
Why similar: Action RTS 53% ★, Strategy 28.5%, Tower Defense 11.7%, 3D 5%, Indie 1.2%
- #23 Crustacean Nations
80% matchVery Positive93% of 526 reviews2022
Dev: Team Beans
Windows
🦀Crustacean Nations🦀 is a real-time strategy game about total crab warfare. Build a sprawling sand castle and amass huge armies to dominate the beach and become the one true crustacean nation!
Why similar: Action RTS 54.7% ★, Strategy 18.1%, Casual 9.6%, Funny 9.4%, 3D 4.9%
- #24 Kirkileons
81% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2021
Dev: Siskos Alexandros
Windows
Kirkileons is a single player Tower Defence game. The game includes 2 planets containing 20 missions each(40 missions). The game relies on an original spawning method. The amount of foes depends on the percentage of magic energy VS anti-magic energy that your generators produce.
Why similar: Action RTS 49.2% ★, Strategy 32.4%, Tower Defense 13.4%, Indie 4%, Singleplayer 0.9%
- #25 Amogus TD 2 - Defense of the Sus
79% matchPositive100% of 38 reviews2023
Dev: piotrekfolt
Windows
Sussy tower defense game with unlimited ways to play the game. Play with unique towers and upgrade them to create perfect defense. Master every map and become the greatest sussy commander.
Why similar: Action RTS 52.2% ★, Strategy 26.7%, Tower Defense 11.1%, Management 6.5%, PvE 3.1%
- #26 Witch Way
78% matchPositive86% of 21 reviews2025
Dev: e-sheep
Windows
Assemble your army, build your village, manage your villagers, and survive the night's monster attacks until dawn.
Why similar: Action RTS 62.7% ★, Strategy 17.5%, Tower Defense 11.9%, 3D 6%, Indie 1.1%
- #27 Celestial Defense
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: GoUnconditionalGames
Windows
Celestial Defense is a sci-fi space tower defense strategy game where tactical base building and resource management determine your survival. Build asteroid belts, evolve planets, and withstand relentless wave survival combat against the Void.
Why similar: Action RTS 55.9% ★, Strategy 28.4%, Tower Defense 11.9%, Indie 2.3%, Singleplayer 1.4%
- #28 Mini Raid Leader
76% matchPositive100% of 14 reviews2026
Dev: Ryan Swanson
Windows
Mini Raid Leader is a single-player Action RTS, in which you command an ever-growing party of heroes to take down powerful bosses.
Why similar: Action RTS 58.8% ★, Strategy 20.3%, Casual 10.8%, PvE 5.5%, 3D 3.1%
- #29 Bowlatro
77% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: Reasy
Windows
Bowlatro, is a rogue-lite bowling game where every game is different from the last one. Unlock items that change how you knock over pins, experiment with pins that do unique stuff when they're knocked over, and choose from a variety of special balls to make each game different.
Why similar: Strategy 55.1%, Casual 32.3%, 3D 9.8%, Singleplayer 2.8%
- #30 TD VOID
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: SoftField
Windows
Defend humanity against a machine Void that turns Earth's own technology into a weapon. An alien nanocluster has reached Earth. It doesn't invade with soldiers. It infects factories, military vehicles, etc. Your mission is simple: Protect the Shield Core. Survive every assault. Stop the spread.
Why similar: Action RTS 53.5% ★, Strategy 27.7%, Tower Defense 11.5%, 3D 5.4%, Indie 1.3%
- #31 TowerAndMagic
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Hammer
Windows
This is a cooperative tower defense game for two players. Join forces with your friend, use limited resources to build defense towers and release Magic to fend off waves of oncoming monster hordes!
Why similar: Action RTS 53% ★, Strategy 27.2%, Tower Defense 11.3%, Casual 4.3%, Funny 4.1%
- #32 Drift Wars
76% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: BRZDRIFT
Windows · Linux
A new style of RTS that focuses heavily on terraforming and changing terrain to different types to overcome your opponent ! Inspired by old-school RTSes but with next-generation RTS ideas !
Why similar: Action RTS 58.8% ★, Strategy 32.4%, 3D 7.4%, Indie 1.5%
- #33 Black light wave
75% match5 user reviews20% of 5 reviews2024
Dev: Black light wave
Windows
This is a casual and relaxing game based on the classic fable of a turtle and rabbit race
Why similar: Action RTS 57.2% ★, Strategy 34.8%, 3D 5.4%, Indie 1.6%, Singleplayer 1%
- #34 Command & Conquer Red Alert™, Counterstrike™ and The Aftermath™
73% matchMostly Positive80% of 410 reviews2024
Dev: Westwood StudiosPub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 31%
Surrender is not an option
Why similar: Action RTS 57.1% ★, Strategy 40.7%, Singleplayer 2.3%
- #35 Songs of the Chalice
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: vodasoft_tm
Windows
Song of the Chalice is a simple 3D realtime strategy for a single player with tower defense mechanics, inspired by the events of the Hussite era (1419-1420).
Why similar: Action RTS 54% ★, Strategy 27.7%, 3D 6%, Tower Defense 5.6%, Casual 4.3%
- #36 Lone Bastion
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Crimen Exceptum Games
Windows
An Incremental-Ish game about evolving The Bastion.
Why similar: Action RTS 37.6% ★, Strategy 27.6%, Tower Defense 14.5%, Casual 9.7%, PvE 7.6%
- #37 Starfall Defenders
73% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: EntwicklerX
Windows
Starfall Defenders is a classic tower defense game that features unique towers and enemies. It also has an in-game shop system that allows players to purchase better towers, upgrade existing ones, and buy special items like the Atom Bomb, Splash Bomb, and Air Supply.
Why similar: Action RTS 59.3% ★, Strategy 27%, Tower Defense 12.4%, Singleplayer 1.3%
- #38 Mahjong Deluxe
74% matchPositive81% of 48 reviews2020
Dev: EnsenaSoft
Windows
Mahjong Deluxe is a solitaire game based on the classic Chinese game where you are challenged to eliminate all the tiles from the board. It includes 12 lovely backgrounds and 3,780 different puzzle layouts along with relaxing background music.
Why similar: Strategy 57.1%, Casual 37%, Funny 5%, Singleplayer 0.9%
- #39 Critter Chaos TD
71% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2025
Dev: Chaos Creations
Windows
Critter Chaos TD is a fast, frantic and chaotic Tower Defence game in which you must rid the world of the evil Critters. Build stations and guns to fortify your defences and prevent the various types of Critters from reaching your base.
Why similar: Action RTS 61.1% ★, Strategy 20.4%, Tower Defense 10%, Casual 6.1%, Indie 1.6%
- #40 Invaders Tower Defense Online
71% matchPositive93% of 27 reviews2024
Dev: Sagui Games
Windows · Linux
Build your ultimate defense with a combination of powerful towers. Attack your opponent with strong Invaders. This game is sure to offer a unique and immersive experience for all tower defense enthusiasts!
Why similar: Action RTS 52.7% ★, Strategy 27.4%, Tower Defense 11.6%, 3D 6.6%, Indie 1.7%
- #41 Forsaking Valhalla
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Stemmlar Technologies
Windows
A survival RTS game where you defend your village against relentless waves of Norse mythological creatures. Build defenses, train warriors, and gather resources to survive as long as possible. If your Town Hall falls, it's game over. How long will you last?
Why similar: Action RTS 55.8% ★, Strategy 16.9%, Tower Defense 10.8%, PvE 9.9%, 3D 6.1%
- #42 HAKO
73% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: HOW
Windows
Challenge your spatial awareness! Shift your perspective without changing control direction, and guide the block precisely into the goal!
Why similar: Action RTS 44.7% ★, Strategy 23%, Casual 19.5%, 3D 9.3%, Singleplayer 1.8%
- #43 ADORATE
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Fishbowl Studio
Windows
Take the role of an evil god amassing a cult of followers, build their town, and defend them from incoming holy forces!
Why similar: Action RTS 55.2% ★, Strategy 15.1%, Tower Defense 8.8%, PvE 7.8%, Casual 5.1%
- #44 Merge Towers
72% match2 user reviews0% of 2 reviews2019
Dev: Sibling Rivalry Games
Windows
Your castle is under attack!!! Buy, merge and arrange your towers to defend against waves of bloodthirsty enemies. Give your towers super powers by adding ice, fire, lightning, poison runes and many more!
Why similar: Strategy 52.3%, Casual 29.1%, Tower Defense 14%, Indie 2.7%, Singleplayer 1.9%
- #45 Battle For Cosmos
70% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2023
Dev: Oscar Makes Games
Windows
Battle For Cosmos is a fast-paced, action-packed RTS set in space. With a focus on the battle it is perfect for those who want a thrilling and engaging strategy game without the unnecessary filler. Take control of your empire, build your defenses, and conquer the cosmos!
Why similar: Action RTS 69.8% ★, Strategy 20.8%, PvE 6.4%, Singleplayer 1.6%, Indie 1.3%
- #46 TowOrbs
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Exaltes
Windows
TowOrbs is an incremental tower defense game where where you face down hordes of wolves. Master unique tower paths, unlock powerful permanent upgrades and slice through your foes with spinning orbs of destruction!
Why similar: Action RTS 53.2% ★, Strategy 29.4%, Tower Defense 12.2%, PvE 4.6%, Singleplayer 0.6%
- #47 Warfront Vanguard
68% matchNo user reviews83% of 6 reviews2026
Dev: Charlotte cat GamesPub: Aegix Games
Windows
A casual and accessible tower defense game where you face waves of enemies with unique strengths and weaknesses. Build and upgrade towers, adapt your strategy, and overcome increasingly powerful enemies in a dynamic blend of challenges and strategy.
Why similar: Action RTS 59.3% ★, Strategy 20.2%, Casual 17.9%, Indie 1.6%, Singleplayer 1%
- #48 Bring Me More!
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Dancing Cucumber Studio
Windows · Mac
A dark fantasy roguelike auto-battler where massive armies clash as rival gods shape your campaign with blessings, curses, and impossible demands.
Why similar: Action RTS 65.9% ★, Strategy 22.1%, PvE 10.1%, Indie 1.2%, Singleplayer 0.6%
- #49 Rapture - World Conquest
70% matchPositive83% of 42 reviews2017
Dev: Tundra Games Ltd
Windows · Mac
Rapture - World Conquest is a fast paced real-time strategy game that puts you in the celestial shoes of a jealous god. Guide your followers through the ages and vanquish the unbelievers in the surrounding kingdoms. Send your armies to take over regions and expand your realm.
Why similar: Strategy 61.3%, Casual 34.1%, Indie 4.5%
- #50 Our Last Stand
69% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Maurice
Windows
Our Last Stand is a tower defence game that allows you to command a powerful mech and defend against relentless waves of enemies. Play on different worlds to gather resources, unlock advanced technology, and level your commander to gain powerful new abilities. Build defend, survive.
Why similar: Action RTS 50.4% ★, Strategy 28.2%, Tower Defense 10.9%, 3D 5.1%, PvE 4.8%
- #51 Secret File
67% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: Igrik Studios
Windows
Secret File is an Action Strategy Game. The military team will have to overcome huge distances and repel the attacks of hordes of infected every night. Build fortifications, use different tactics, combine weapons and fight off numerous enemies!
Why similar: Action RTS 59.8% ★, Strategy 21.8%, Tower Defense 10.9%, 3D 6.2%, Indie 1%
- #52 Futa Battle TD
68% matchMixed59% of 17 reviews2021
Dev: FutaGames
Windows
Play against 3 different AI opponents across 12 different levels, and earn 12 amazing Gallery images!
Why similar: Action RTS 53.9% ★, Strategy 30.8%, Tower Defense 12.6%, Indie 1.5%, Singleplayer 1.2%
- #53 Icon: Voidfall
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ArxTec
Windows
Become Arafel, The Dark, in this story-driven RTS prequel to Icon. Corrupt the Choir, spread living corruption across Atrum, evolve monstrous armies, and bring an empire to ruin as you set the stage for the coming Voidfall.
Why similar: Action RTS 54.7% ★, Strategy 25.8%, Lore-Rich 11.6%, 3D 6.8%, Indie 1%
- #54 Pixelfence
69% matchMixed40% of 10 reviews2020
Dev: cBlck
Windows
This is a miniature tower defense strategy game.
Why similar: Strategy 52.9%, Casual 28.6%, PvE 10.9%, Indie 7.6%
- #55 Decently Bad Tower Defense
67% matchMostly Positive76% of 146 reviews2020
Dev: Pretty Bad Studios
Windows
This is a bad short Tower Defense game made from scratch as a new game developer. This game does all the basic things you expect from a tower defense. We have 3 types of enemies and 3 types of tower to destroy them with. Strategic placement of the towers will make your victory certain.
Why similar: Strategy 52.6%, Casual 29.2%, Tower Defense 10.5%, Indie 7.7%
- #56 Command the Dead
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: David ReidPub: Admire Digital
Windows
You are not the soldier. You are the commander. Issue orders, manage the outbreak, and hold the line before the 72-hour window closes.
Why similar: Action RTS 63.6% ★, Strategy 35.4%, Singleplayer 1%
- #57 Epic Tower for Tireless Lovers
66% matchPositive88% of 25 reviews2021
Dev: Gamagora ICOM
Windows
Embody an almost fairytale like princess. Housed at the top of a tower she faces an abundant amount of suitors who show up to win her over. Take the control of the princess, create your own tower, place traps and send suitors packing in this colorful and offbeat universe!
Why similar: Action RTS 44.3% ★, Strategy 15.1%, Management 10.5%, Tower Defense 9.4%, Casual 9.2%
- #58 FleetLord
67% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: InfinityNan Studios
Windows
A space RTS about decisions, not menus. Conquer planets, link them to fuel your war machine, and level up your empire with randomized perk cards. Crush all opposition.
Why similar: Action RTS 59.5% ★, Strategy 17.1%, PvE 9.4%, Management 4.9%, 3D 4.4%