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  1. #1 Towerful Defense: A Rogue TD
    97% matchMostly Positive73% of 227 reviews2024
    Dev: Mini Fun Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 67%

    A roguelike tower defense where you control a single tower to fight against hordes of aliens coming from all directions. Pick your tower, equip up to 4 skills, and choose from a variety of traits and unique effect items to craft powerful builds that lead you to victory.

    Why similar: Auto Battler 32.6%, Tower Defense 25.9%, Deckbuilding 15.3%, Roguelite 11.4%, Roguelike 6.3%

  2. #2 Loopstructor
    96% matchVery Positive84% of 372 reviews2024
    Dev: Pone Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 77%

    This is a strategy game that combines tower defense with Roguelike. Unlike traditional tower defense game, the towers in the game are vehicles that move along ‘loops’.You need to create defense loop and build battle trains to defend against enemy attacks.

    Why similar: Auto Battler 29.2%, Tower Defense 28.8%, Roguelike 10.6%, Base Building 9.8%, Strategy 7.9%

  3. #3 Emberward
    96% 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 30.4%, Deckbuilding 17.7%, Roguelite 13.6%, Base Building 13%, Roguelike 8.6%

  4. #4 CD 2: Trap Master
    95% matchVery Positive80% of 368 reviews2024
    Dev: ACE ENTERTAINMENT
    Windows · Mac

    Become THE Trap Master - play your deck of lethal traps to mow down waves of bizarre creatures and protect your altars! Craft a unique deck of traps and powers, discover treasure of surprise effects, and guard a different base each time until you are ready for the unforgiving boss.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 26.9%, Deckbuilding 18.7%, Real Time Tactics 17.1%, Roguelite 12.2%, Roguelike 10%

  5. #5 SHOOPER NOVA
    94% matchVery Positive85% of 616 reviews2025
    Dev: JamesikaPub: Gamersky Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 77%

    Craft Your Ultimate Circular Fortress! Dive into SHOOPER NOVA, where you choose props and components to build a unique fortress. Unlock combos to shape your strategy and battle style. Become an unstoppable barrage machine and obliterate waves of enemies from all directions!

    Why similar: Tower Defense 39.7%, Roguelite 20.6%, Strategy 13%, Roguelike 9.8%, Deckbuilding 9.5%

  6. #6 Monster Tiles TD: Tower Wars
    94% matchVery Positive82% of 494 reviews2024
    Dev: Swell Games LLC
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 54%

    Free Tower Defense game with unique roguelike elements. Custom base building mechanics allow you to create your own base and maze with tiles earned after each wave. Unleash a variety of monsters, each with its own evolution path and unique skills, and evolve them into legendary creatures.

    Why similar: Auto Battler 31.2%, Tower Defense 25.6%, Roguelite 10.8%, Roguelike 9.3%, Building 8.1%

  7. #7 Rogue Tower
    93% 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 50%, Roguelike 13.4%, Strategy 10.5%, Base Building 9.1%, Roguelite 8.7%

  8. #8 Broken Universe - Tower Defense
    92% 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 35.5%, Deckbuilding 19.2%, Base Building 14%, Building 13.9%, Strategy 9.3%

  9. #9 Mineral Defense
    91% matchVery Positive91% of 236 reviews2024
    Dev: Corestone Games
    Windows · Linux

    Mineral Defense combines tower defense with roguelite elements and procedural generation. Build paths, unlock upgrades, and unleash powerful synergies to conquer evolving challenges in an ever-expanding world.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 29.7%, Deckbuilding 17.6%, Roguelite 14%, Base Building 12.6%, Roguelike 10.6%

  10. #10 Tower Dominion
    91% 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 30.4%, Auto Battler 20.9%, Base Building 12.3%, Roguelite 10.7%, Roguelike 9.4%

  11. #11 Artisan TD
    89% 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 47.4%, Real Time Tactics 22.2%, Building 16.2%, Strategy 12.1%, Singleplayer 1.2%

  12. #12 方境战记BlockFight
    90% matchVery Positive82% of 154 reviews2022
    Dev: 喜人一个Pub: Gamirror Games
    Windows

    It's a tower defense game that uses blocks to build fortresses against monsters. Gathering resources, building defenses, and keeping an eye out for the abilities of a variety of monsters.All of these will challenge the player's strategic choices, resource management, and immediate reactions.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 42.6%, Real Time Tactics 19%, Base Building 17.9%, Strategy 10.5%, Cartoon 3.3%

  13. #13 Galaxy Defense War
    88% matchVery Positive97% of 144 reviews2025
    Dev: Zero Space
    Windows

    'Galaxy Defense War' is a roguelike tower defense game where you need to select suitable galactic principles from randomly dropped heroes and equipment to form a combat-ready team to resist alien invaders.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 35.9%, Roguelite 18.7%, Base Building 13.6%, Strategy 12.7%, Building 10.2%

  14. #14 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 47.3%, Real Time Tactics 28.9%, Building 11.5%, Strategy 10.5%, Singleplayer 1%

  15. #15 Cluckmech Oasis
    86% matchVery Positive88% of 3,463 reviews2024
    Dev: BlackLightPub: Mammorize
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 15.5 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Cluckmech Oasis, a top-down shooting Roguelike tower defense game. Play as the Warcluck and lead your team of animal heroes in a fight for survival. Collect, build and upgrade defenses, and engage in intense battle against waves of plant enemies.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 41.1%, Roguelite 16.6%, Roguelike 15.6%, Building 15.2%, Strategy 11.1%

  16. #16 Epic Auto Towers
    86% matchMostly Positive70% of 762 reviews2024
    Dev: Aleksandr Golovkin
    Windows
    Median: 8.0 hrsMean: 14.8 hrs≥1hr: 97%

    Epic Auto Towers is a turn-based strategy game combining elements of autobattler, deckbuilder and roguelike. Purchase uncommon and rare Towers and build the strongest combo to withstand the monster assault! Discover unusual new Tower combinations as you come back for more.

    Why similar: Auto Battler 42%, Deckbuilding 22.6%, Tower Defense 13.2%, Roguelike 11.2%, Strategy 8%

  17. #17 FrankenStorm TD: Prologue
    87% matchVery Positive88% of 355 reviews2021
    Dev: Doodad Games
    Windows

    Roguelite TD: all towers & enemies start the same, but you have 1 choice per wave affecting BOTH and stacking up for dramatic variance. Gradually salvage and make some choices permanent to build deeper strategies. Also a unique mazing challenge where wires and towers must be linked to a power source

    Why similar: Tower Defense 33.9%, Base Building 15.6%, Roguelite 14.8%, Building 12.7%, Roguelike 11.3%

  18. #18 Wireworks
    84% matchVery Positive87% of 245 reviews2026
    Dev: JJJ
    Windows · Linux

    Design your defenses, build your module board, and manage your wires. Combine signals and create synergies to empower your weapons and survive in this base-defense roguelike auto-battler.

    Why similar: Auto Battler 34.4%, Tower Defense 29.1%, Deckbuilding 13.8%, Roguelite 8%, Roguelike 7.1%

  19. #19 Towerful Defense: Prologue
    85% matchVery Positive88% of 75 reviews2024
    Dev: Mini Fun Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    A tower defense action roguelike where you control a single tower to fight against hordes of aliens coming from all directions. Pick your tower, equip up to 4 skills, and choose from a variety of traits and items to craft powerful builds that lead you to victory.

    Why similar: Auto Battler 31.7%, Tower Defense 26.8%, Deckbuilding 17.3%, Roguelite 12.4%, Strategy 7%

  20. #20 Tower Tactics: Liberation
    84% 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 39.9%, Deckbuilding 21.8%, Roguelite 13%, Roguelike 12.8%, Strategy 7.8%

  21. #21 Poly TD
    82% matchVery Positive86% of 491 reviews2026
    Dev: Naroot
    Windows

    Classic Warcraft III TD customs meet roguelike strategy. Summon and merge units to evolve them into legendary figures like Joan of Arc, Guan Yu, and Lovecraft—Legendary heroes from across time and space await! Prove your ultimate synergy against endless waves of enemies.

    Why similar: Auto Battler 32.1%, Tower Defense 26.9%, Deckbuilding 15.1%, Roguelike 9.4%, Roguelite 8.6%

  22. #22 Aurora Defense
    83% matchMixed65% of 95 reviews2025
    Dev: Moka Games
    Windows

    A unique roguelike deckbuilder + base-building tower defense game. Build powerful defenses in the last bastion of light, fend off relentless waves of darkness, and protect the final goddess!

    Why similar: Auto Battler 25.9%, Tower Defense 22.1%, Deckbuilding 13.7%, Base Building 10.5%, Roguelike 10%

  23. #23 Summonsters
    82% matchMostly Positive76% of 183 reviews2024
    Dev: SFCO Games
    Windows

    Summonsters is a roguelike auto-battler game where you buy summons and combine artifacts to survive against oncoming enemies. Utilize summons that fight on your behalf to defeat bosses and elites. To ensure survival, strategically combine artifacts to forge powerful legendary artifacts.

    Why similar: Auto Battler 40.3%, Deckbuilding 22.5%, Roguelike 11.7%, Roguelite 10.4%, Strategy 9.1%

  24. #24 Spirits of the Hellements - TD
    81% 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 49.5%, Real Time Tactics 17%, Base Building 14.8%, Strategy 13.4%, Singleplayer 2%

  25. #25 Crystal Guardians Prologue
    81% matchVery Positive93% of 76 reviews2024
    Dev: Green Pine Studios
    Windows

    Crystal Guardians prologue (small slice of the full game) is a tower defense game with rogue-like elements. Fight off waves and defend the base crystal. Gear up your towers with a powerful combination of items for your personal strategy. In a procedural map, find hidden powers and conquer the enemy.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 38.7%, Roguelite 16.7%, Base Building 14%, Roguelike 13.9%, Strategy 9.4%

  26. #26 Minimalist Tower Defense
    78% matchVery Positive95% of 1,706 reviews2024
    Dev: Happy213
    Windows
    Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 73%

    Collect resources and establish a defense line before dark And then Facing countless enemies

    Why similar: Tower Defense 40.7%, Real Time Tactics 23.7%, Base Building 13.4%, Strategy 9.7%, Building 5.7%

  27. #27 Defensurvivor
    79% matchMostly Positive72% of 104 reviews2024
    Dev: SignatureGamez
    Windows

    DEFENSURVIVOR is a strategy game where you build obstacles and place and move units to block zombies. There are various units with unique characteristics and powerful high-level units that can be obtained through combination. Use randomly given units to survive until the end!

    Why similar: Tower Defense 43%, Roguelite 20.7%, Base Building 19.8%, Strategy 9.5%, 2D 3.5%

  28. #28 Shapebreaker - Tower Defense Deckbuilder
    80% matchMostly Positive79% of 63 reviews2023
    Dev: Alexander Van den Bulck
    Windows

    A fusion of tower defense games and roguelike deckbuilders. Use your cards to build towers and to upgrade them in unique ways. Gain rewards to customize your deck, defense and playstyle. Break the shapes before they break you!

    Why similar: Tower Defense 39.2%, Deckbuilding 20%, Roguelite 13.6%, Roguelike 11.2%, Strategy 9.6%

  29. #29 元素召唤 Summon Elemental
    79% matchVery Positive89% of 57 reviews2023
    Dev: BoLuo Games
    Windows

    The ancient forest was invaded by evil creatures, Brave summoner, pray for the power of elements, prepare to meet fierce and brutal opponents! Mix different elements to create a unique element creation! Defeat the attacking monster, obtain rare props, and strengthen the power of Elemental!

    Why similar: Roguelite 20.3%, Roguelike 19.3%, Deckbuilding 18%, Strategy 16.4%, Tower Defense 11.2%

  30. #30 Monster United
    78% matchVery Positive86% of 73 reviews2024
    Dev: 追风的鱼
    Windows

    This is a casual auto-battler game where you need to build your monster legion as you climb the tower! Random levels, rich alliances, and an equipment talent system provide countless possibilities for gameplay strategies, offering both casual relaxation and strategic depth!

    Why similar: Auto Battler 41.4%, Tower Defense 32.6%, Strategy 9.1%, Roguelike 8.2%, Cartoon 4.2%

  31. #31 Magecraft: Spellbuilding
    76% matchVery Positive97% of 87 reviews2025
    Dev: Violet Grimoire
    Windows

    Craft spell cards, collect new effects, and build the perfect deck as you fight through rounds of turn-based combat. Survive randomly-generated dungeon layouts by countering enemy attacks with your own spells, and make the most of the powers and scrolls you pick up along the way.

    Why similar: Deckbuilding 48.5%, Roguelite 33.7%, Strategy 13.4%, 2D 3.4%, Singleplayer 0.6%

  32. #32 Gem Miner TD
    75% matchVery Positive97% of 66 reviews2026
    Dev: iFeral Games
    Windows

    Mine. Maze. Merge. Survive. Dig for powerful gems, merge them into game-breaking towers, stack buffs, and pick roguelike perks to build wild synergies. Do not let enemies drag your miner to the lava!

    Why similar: Auto Battler 29.5%, Tower Defense 29%, Roguelite 13.1%, Base Building 8.9%, Roguelike 8%

  33. #33 Block Tower TD
    77% matchVery Positive82% of 76 reviews2023
    Dev: MyDreamForever
    Windows
    Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 76%

    Block Tower TD is a roguelike tower defense strategy game with interesting innovations. Build a world out of blocks, choose random upgrades to make every run unique.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 37.8%, Roguelite 16.1%, Roguelike 13.6%, Strategy 10.6%, Base Building 10.2%

  34. #34 Crystal Guardians TD
    76% matchVery Positive89% of 114 reviews2024
    Dev: Green Pine Studios
    Windows

    Crystal Guardians is a tower defense game with rogue-like elements. Fight of waves and defend the world crystal. Gear up your towers with a powerful combination of items for your strategy. In an ever expanding map, find hidden powers and conquer the enemies.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 38.6%, Roguelite 17.3%, Roguelike 13.4%, Base Building 10.1%, Strategy 9.1%

  35. #35 Legacy of Defense
    73% matchMostly Positive78% of 407 reviews2025
    Dev: Enter the Game Studios
    Windows

    Become the hero who protects the fantasy world and stop the monster invasion! 'Legacy of Defense' combines defense with deck-building. Build your deck, use powerful skills, gain experience, upgrade, clear stages, and defeat the final boss. Ready to test your strategy and luck?

    Why similar: Tower Defense 37.1%, Deckbuilding 24.2%, Roguelite 15.3%, Roguelike 9.1%, Strategy 8.6%

  36. #36 Dungeon No Dungeon: Tyrant's Endgame
    75% matchVery Positive95% of 66 reviews2024
    Dev: 302 StudioPub: 302 GAMES INC
    Windows · Mac

    Unique Match-3 Gameplay with Exciting Elemental Clashes. This is a casual strategy indie game that combines match-3, synthesis, and deck-building gameplay.

    Why similar: Auto Battler 37.3%, Deckbuilding 20.1%, Roguelite 12.6%, Roguelike 9.3%, Building 8.5%

  37. #37 Hexguardian
    74% 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 45.2%, Roguelite 20.7%, Roguelike 16.4%, Strategy 11.3%, Base Building 4.8%

  38. #38 City Defense Z
    73% matchMostly Positive77% of 300 reviews2025
    Dev: Good Mood Games
    Windows · Linux

    City Defense Z combines base-building and base defense in a roguelite progression loop. Build by day, defend by night, and face a growing zombie threat. Every defeat unlocks permanent upgrades, helping you rebuild smarter and push further each time. See how many days you can last.

    Why similar: Auto Battler 25.4%, Tower Defense 21.6%, Deckbuilding 14.5%, Roguelite 10.2%, Base Building 10.2%

  39. #39 ShapeHero Factory
    71% matchVery Positive89% of 972 reviews2025
    Dev: Asobism.Co.,Ltd
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 12.0 hrs≥1hr: 74%

    In ShapeHero Factory, you’re the engineer of an ever-evolving paint-fuelled factory that spits out magical, shape-based warriors. Send them into battle - to death or glory - then build an even better factory on your next run.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 26.1%, Auto Battler 20.9%, Base Building 12.9%, Roguelite 12%, Building 8.9%

  40. #40 Relic Guardian - Tower Defense
    70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 914 reviews2025
    Dev: Mystrigger
    Windows
    Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    "Relic Guardian" is a fantasy style strategy tower defense game. As the builder on the battlefield, summon a variety of defense towers and spells with reliable hero companions to complete this epic and guarding adventure!

    Why similar: Tower Defense 55.9%, Strategy 15.2%, Building 10.7%, Cartoon 5.9%, 2D 5.2%

  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 57.2%, Roguelike 18.9%, Strategy 13.8%, 2D 4.3%, Casual 2.3%

  42. #42 Element TD
    77% 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 52.2%, Real Time Tactics 32.8%, Strategy 9.2%, 2D 2.8%, Indie 2.1%

  43. #43 Idle Monster TD
    74% matchMostly Positive72% of 841 reviews2021
    Dev: Swell Games LLC
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 164.6 hrs≥1hr: 74%

    An endless Tower Defense game of epic Monsters vs evil War Machines. Unlock and upgrade tons of unique elemental Monsters (Water, Air, Earth, and Fire) to defend your home from an infinite swarm of robots. Strategize the most effective placement of Monsters to synergize their elemental abilities.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 67.1%, Strategy 17.9%, Building 6.6%, 2D 5.2%, Casual 2.8%

  44. #44 There Are No Orcs
    69% matchVery Positive94% of 991 reviews2025
    Dev: BaseTrade StudioPub: Gamirror Games
    Windows
    Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    An RTS-Roguelike hybrid with auto-battling troops. Master building placement, swarm your enemies, and smash their defenses with unit-commander combos!

    Why similar: Auto Battler 35.4%, Tower Defense 29.6%, Base Building 11.7%, Roguelite 11.2%, Strategy 6.6%

  45. #45 Graphic Tower Defense
    71% 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 28%, Deckbuilding 18.4%, Real Time Tactics 17.8%, Roguelite 13.4%, Strategy 6.5%

  46. #46 Yokai Art: Survival Prologue
    72% matchVery Positive95% of 59 reviews2023
    Dev: Secret Labo
    Windows

    Strategically position units on a chess-based battlefield, defending territories while earning roguelike upgrade-items for leveling up. Discover over 30 unique equipment pieces that modify units, allowing for exciting customization and ensuring endless excitement and replayability.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 28.8%, Deckbuilding 19.7%, Real Time Tactics 18.5%, Roguelite 14.3%, Roguelike 9%

  47. #47 Sunbreak War
    69% matchVery Positive84% of 135 reviews2026
    Dev: Candlelight Studio
    Windows

    A light Rogue strategy game centered on building and defense. Build your territory, recruit soldiers to fend off enemies. 9 maps, 6 weapons (30 talents), 40 monsters, 30 units/buildings. Plan your pace, control soldiers, choose abilities—enjoy command and strategy.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 29.4%, Real Time Tactics 19.9%, Roguelite 14.2%, Base Building 10.7%, Building 10.1%

  48. #48 Idle Tower Defense
    72% matchMixed54% of 115 reviews2024
    Dev: ZNZ Games
    Windows

    Idle Tower Defense is a game where you control a single tower to fight off hordes of enemies. No randomization. Choose from a variety of modules to create unique builds and upgrade modules and survive endless waves.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 78.2%, Strategy 11.6%, Casual 4.2%, Indie 2.6%, 2D 2.6%

  49. #49 Arrow Spire: Tower Defense
    70% matchNo user reviews64% of 50 reviews2025
    Dev: Kettle Studio
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    A roguelite tower defense where every defeat makes you stronger. Spend gold on powerful temporary boosts, invest gems in permanent upgrades, and push your tower higher each attempt as you fight to survive all 100 waves.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 71.4%, Strategy 16%, Casual 5%, 2D 5%, Indie 1.7%

  50. #50 Broken Banners
    73% matchVery Positive81% of 59 reviews2022
    Dev: Eirik Wiklund
    Windows

    Defend your kingdom from evil monsters in this combination of Tower Defense and Auto Battle. Place your defenses and stop the forces of evil from reaching your kingdom.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 37.1%, Auto Battler 36.2%, Strategy 12.1%, Building 10.6%, 2D 1.6%

  51. #51 Gem and Tarot
    68% matchVery Positive100% of 78 reviews2025
    Dev: SHEN DING
    Windows

    《Gem and Tarot》 is a strategy game that blends match-3 puzzles with deck-building. Build your deck, upgrade your abilities, and conquer challenging stages. Unlock new gems with unique powers by meeting certain conditions, making every run unique!

    Why similar: Deckbuilding 29.1%, Roguelite 27.9%, Roguelike 19.5%, Strategy 13.4%, 2D 5%

  52. #52 Refactor
    71% matchVery Positive84% of 465 reviews2022
    Dev: GAGAPub: LightOn Game
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 35.9 hrs≥1hr: 60%

    Refactor is a hard-core tower defense game that combines modular building, route planning, and element composition.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 40.4%, Roguelite 17.9%, Building 16.2%, Roguelike 9.3%, Strategy 9.2%

  53. #53 Hold The Mine
    67% matchVery Positive85% of 254 reviews2026
    Dev: Hookaria GamesPub: Goblinz Publishing
    Windows

    Explore and defend your mine against waves of monsters in this innovative roguelike survival game! Collect and manage your resources, discover buildings with unique effects and unleash mighty heroes to hold monsters out of the mine until the sun rises.

    Why similar: Auto Battler 28.1%, Tower Defense 26.5%, Base Building 13.1%, Roguelite 9.2%, Strategy 7.4%

  54. #54 Forest Heroes
    68% matchVery Positive84% of 283 reviews2025
    Dev: Hoochoo Game Studios
    Windows · Mac

    Forest Heroes combines defense gameplay with roguelike deck-building. Enjoy intense battles and diverse strategies with simple controls!

    Why similar: Tower Defense 32.1%, Deckbuilding 18%, Roguelite 13.3%, Real Time Tactics 11.7%, Strategy 8.5%

  55. #55 Tower Escape
    69% matchVery Positive85% of 387 reviews2023
    Dev: Final Screw
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 54%

    Tower Escape is a reverse tower defense game, where instead of defending against incoming enemies, you play the baddies and guide your minions to the exit. Recruit a team of minions, and collect powerful gems and relics that make each run unique.

    Why similar: Auto Battler 30.7%, Tower Defense 27.8%, Roguelite 13.8%, Roguelike 8.9%, Deckbuilding 8.5%

  56. #56 FrostBound
    65% matchVery Positive81% of 1,146 reviews2025
    Dev: Lyra StudioPub: Shelly Technology
    Windows
    Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 15.6 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    FrostBound is a roguelike deck-building tower defense set in an endless winter. Build your base, master 500+ cards, and withstand relentless waves to end the eternal frost.

    Why similar: Deckbuilding 46.6%, Roguelike 21.2%, Roguelite 15.1%, Strategy 14%, Singleplayer 1.6%

  57. #57 Hadean Tactics
    66% matchVery Positive89% of 1,857 reviews2023
    Dev: Emberfish Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Hadean Tactics is a roguelike deckbuilding game fused with autobattler elements to create a unique strategy experience. Use your cards to influence the actions of your units and help your Hero defeat the Six Wings of Hell!

    Why similar: Auto Battler 38.2%, Deckbuilding 20.4%, Roguelite 13.4%, Roguelike 11.4%, Real Time Tactics 7.6%

  58. #58 Overdungeon
    68% matchMostly Positive80% of 3,103 reviews2019
    Dev: Pocketpair
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 16.8 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    A completely new style real-time card battle "Overdungeon" Overdungeon combines rogue-like, tower defense and card games. More than 100 cards are Attack, Animal, Building, Spell, Trap, etc..Build your creative and crazy deck!

    Why similar: Deckbuilding 28.8%, Tower Defense 27.3%, Roguelite 19.3%, Strategy 13%, Roguelike 5.5%

  59. #59 Transport Legion
    64% matchVery Positive88% of 89 reviews2025
    Dev: 喜人一个
    Windows · Linux

    A unique roguelike card-based tower defense game. Strategically place cards, manage resource transport, balance production with combat, and craft distinctive decks to claim victory.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 44.1%, Strategy 21.3%, Roguelite 19%, Building 11.6%, 2D 3.3%

  60. #60 All Aboard! The Train Defense Express
    64% matchVery Positive85% of 362 reviews2025
    Dev: Likadev
    Windows
    Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 9.1 hrs≥1hr: 95%

    Protect the Infinite Power Generator by looping around the train tracks! Battle endless waves of enemies in this unique hybrid of auto-battler, survivor, tower defense, idle/clicker gameplay. How long can you survive?

    Why similar: Auto Battler 39.9%, Tower Defense 31.7%, Deckbuilding 15.9%, Strategy 8.1%, 2D 2.8%

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