- #1 Fortix 2
97% 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 49%, Casual 22.2%, Arcade 13.3%, Puzzle 12.2%, Singleplayer 3.3%
Why You'll Like It: This is the direct sequel to the seed game, offering more of the same territory-claiming arcade action.
- #2 Kingdom Rush Origins - Tower Defense
96% 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: Indie 35.5%, Fantasy 32.2%, Casual 21.6%, Singleplayer 10.7%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a polished fantasy strategy experience that requires careful positioning and resource management.
- #3 HOARD
96% matchVery Positive81% of 1,046 reviews2011
Dev: Big Sandwich GamesPub: Stratecade LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 54 minMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 46%
YOU ARE THE DRAGON in this award-winning arcade strategy game. Burn villages, collect gold, and level up your dragon while playing 10 minute matches in single player or up to 4 player co-op and competitive modes. Over 30 levels and multiple game modes ensure you'll be burning for a long time!
Why similar: Dragons 46.7% ★, Indie 18.5%, Fantasy 11.8%, Casual 11.4%, Arcade 9.8%
Why You'll Like It: Features dragon-themed arcade gameplay that emphasizes territory control and resource gathering.
- #4 Kingdom Rush Frontiers - Tower Defense
95% 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: Indie 35.9%, Fantasy 34.6%, Casual 19.4%, Singleplayer 10.1%
Why You'll Like It: Expands on the tactical tower-defense mechanics with a rich fantasy setting and challenging enemy waves.
- #5 Wizorb
94% matchMostly Positive70% of 996 reviews2012
Dev: Tribute Games Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 82%
The once peaceful Kingdom of Gorudo is threatened by an evil presence. The only hope for salvation is Cyrus!
Why similar: Indie 39.9%, Arcade 34.3%, Fantasy 11.2%, Casual 6.1%, Puzzle 4.8%
Why You'll Like It: An arcade-style game that blends fantasy themes with brick-breaking mechanics, capturing a similar retro-arcade feel.
- #6 Kingdom Rush - Tower Defense
93% 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: Indie 35.5%, Fantasy 34.9%, Casual 19.6%, Singleplayer 10%
Why You'll Like It: A quintessential fantasy strategy game that shares the castle-defense and tactical planning elements of Fortix.
- #7 Castle Woodwarf 2
94% matchMostly Positive75% of 85 reviews2019
Dev: Domo GamesPub: Sedoc LLC
Windows
Keep your dragon and city of Woodwarf safe with the help of your dwarven army. Upgrade your home and environment while you fight epic battles underground! Use special abilities and items and overcome waves of enemies.
Why similar: Dragons 41% ★, Indie 29.1%, Fantasy 17.8%, Casual 9.6%, Singleplayer 2.5%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on fantasy-themed base defense and strategic resource management in a 2D environment.
- #8 Siege Wars
92% matchMixed66% of 156 reviews2015
Dev: RunServer
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Long time ago, when mages ruled the land, common people raised the rebellion against their magic, arrogance and tyranny. They used catapults, ballistas and bombs in the battle against magic castles and powerful spells. Now their destiny is in your hands!
Why similar: Indie 43.9%, Casual 21.2%, Arcade 20.8%, Puzzle 10%, Singleplayer 4%
Why You'll Like It: A medieval-themed arcade game that emphasizes destruction and tactical positioning during castle sieges.
- #9 Bad North: Jotunn Edition
90% matchVery Positive93% of 13,529 reviews2018
Dev: Plausible ConceptPub: Raw Fury
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Bad North is a charming but brutal real-time tactics roguelite. Defend your idyllic island kingdom against a horde of Viking invaders, as you lead the desperate exodus of your people. Command your loyal subjects to take full tactical advantage of the unique shape of each island.
Why You'll Like It: A minimalist real-time strategy game focused on defending small islands from invaders, echoing the defensive nature of Fortix.
- #10 Kingdom Two Crowns
89% matchVery Positive90% of 37,612 reviews2018
Dev: Stumpy🐙SquidPub: Raw Fury
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 18.6 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Gather coins, build defenses and reclaim your fallen Kingdom. Explore and uncover secrets, unlock new technologies and protect your crown versus waves of Greed monsters that come at night. Kingdom is a solo or co-op micro-strategy and tower defense game set in an atmospheric pixel world.
Why similar: Fantasy 78.9%, Singleplayer 21.1%
Why You'll Like It: Combines side-scrolling exploration with strategic base building and defense against encroaching threats.
- #11 Tomb of Tyrants
91% matchVery Positive81% of 327 reviews2015
Dev: Jake Huhman
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Claim and defend the Tomb of Tyrants against greedy adventurers by matching tiles to build a deadly dungeon full of traps, minions, and more!
Why similar: Indie 43%, Fantasy 20.7%, Casual 18.5%, Puzzle 13.9%, Singleplayer 3.9%
Why You'll Like It: Combines puzzle-based match-3 mechanics with strategic dungeon defense and expansion.
- #12 Medieval Defenders
91% matchMostly Negative36% of 256 reviews2016
Dev: CreobitPub: 8Floor
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Defend your ancestral castle – show the invader who the master is! Build towers, save money, train your spells, and your enemy will be vanquished.
Why similar: Arcade 28.3%, Indie 23.8%, Casual 20.4%, Fantasy 20.2%, Singleplayer 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a classic tower-defense experience set in a medieval world that mirrors the defensive goals of the seed game.
- #13 Hyper Knights
89% matchVery Positive89% of 813 reviews2017
Dev: Endless Loop Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Slash and Dash, raise your army, learn powerful combos and take back your land!
Why similar: Indie 66.6%, Arcade 26.8%, Singleplayer 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: An action-oriented medieval game that involves managing territory and defending against enemy forces.
- #14 MAZE LORD
88% matchMostly Positive87% of 408 reviews2016
Dev: Jetdogs Studios
Windows
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Become the part of the legend and save the stolen princess!
Why similar: Indie 61.7%, Puzzle 21.1%, Casual 11.6%, Singleplayer 5.6%
Why You'll Like It: A puzzle-strategy hybrid that requires careful pathing and tactical planning to conquer territory.
- #15 Defend Your Castle
87% matchMixed55% of 53 reviews2017
Dev: XGen Studios
Windows
Defend your Castle against the relentless army of crayon invaders! Those crafty barbarian hordes have amassed their forces once again to challenge your domain. Will you and your court rise to the challenge, or stand aside as they raze your Castle to the ground?
Why similar: Indie 41%, Arcade 22.1%, Fantasy 18.1%, Casual 14.4%, Singleplayer 4.4%
Why You'll Like It: A simple yet addictive arcade-strategy game where you must protect your stronghold from waves of attackers.
- #16 Tiny Breakers Camp
84% matchVery Positive81% of 68 reviews2024
Dev: JuTek Pixel
Windows
It is time for true heroes to stop an evil invasion that is spreading across our land. Face enemies from the deepest caves and dungeons in an engaging brick-breaker style of fight. Bring peace and justice to your homeland yet again.
Why similar: Indie 30.8%, Arcade 29.7%, Fantasy 23.6%, Casual 11.1%, Singleplayer 4.8%
Why You'll Like It: An arcade-style fantasy game that features retro pixel graphics and fast-paced action.
- #17 Fortify
86% matchMostly Positive74% of 98 reviews2016
Dev: Holgersson Entertainment
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 46%
Fortify is a real-time strategy game with a tower defense twist. Defend your castle from attacking monsters and siege weapons by using ranged and melee defenders, catapults, cannons, oil fields and more. You start at the iron age, advancing to the medieval age, and later, the imperial age.
Why similar: Indie 100%
Why You'll Like It: A strategy game that focuses on building and defending structures against incoming enemy forces.
- #18 None Shall Intrude
83% matchMostly Positive74% of 901 reviews2025
Dev: Aeterna LudiPub: GrabTheGames
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 66%
Venture into None Shall Intrude, a roguelite deck-builder with tile-based combat where you become a powerful Raid Boss. Epic battles, intricate strategies, and the ever-present threat of heroic challengers seeking to vanquish your reign. Will you conquer all or fall to valiant heroes?
Why similar: Dragons 66.6% ★, Fantasy 21%, Indie 8.1%, Singleplayer 4.3%
Why You'll Like It: A 2D strategy game that uses card-battler mechanics to defend against intruders.
- #19 Cube Land Arena
86% matchMixed62% of 330 reviews2019
Dev: Jaison Robson GusavaPub: SC Jogos
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%
The kingdom of Cubia call for your help, come to this vast kingdom where you will face strong enemies and hard challenges, you are the chosen to defend the cristals of life and finally bring peace to reign of Cubia.
Why similar: Indie 40%, Fantasy 35.1%, Casual 18.9%, Singleplayer 6%
Why You'll Like It: A fantasy-themed tower-defense game that requires strategic placement to survive waves of enemies.
- #20 Hold The Fort
85% 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: Indie 59.1%, Arcade 19.7%, Fantasy 16.1%, Singleplayer 5.1%
Why You'll Like It: A tactical strategy game centered on defending a specific location against persistent threats.
- #21 PuzzleQuest: Challenge of the Warlords
82% matchVery Positive87% of 1,115 reviews2008
Dev: Infinite InteractivePub: D3Publisher of America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 15.4 hrs≥1hr: 69%
PuzzleQuest: Challenge of the Warlords delivers, for the first time ever, classic puzzle-game action backed with an epic story of good vs. evil. Challenge your match 3 skills as you battle against computer opponents to save the Kingdom of Etheria from the evil Lord Bane.
Why similar: Puzzle 35.2%, Fantasy 28.2%, Casual 27.2%, Indie 6.9%, Singleplayer 2.4%
Why You'll Like It: A classic puzzle-RPG that uses match-3 mechanics to drive strategic combat and exploration.
- #22 Puzzle Kingdoms
84% matchMixed56% of 325 reviews2009
Dev: Infinite InteractivePub: Strategy First
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 46%
Puzzle Kingdoms challenges players to plan out strategic attacks in order to defeat their opponents. Order troops across the map, conquering cities through innovative puzzle gameplay. Players build and manage armies led by heroic commanders to save the world of Etheria from the brink of destruction.
Why similar: Casual 44.7%, Puzzle 31.2%, Fantasy 24%
Why You'll Like It: Blends puzzle-based combat with RPG elements in a fantasy setting similar to the tone of Fortix.
- #23 Loot Hero DX
82% matchMostly Positive74% of 1,515 reviews2015
Dev: VaragtP
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 96%
A legendary Dragon is haunting the lands. Towns are set ablaze, and its magic power resurrects the evil creatures of the world. A hero is needed to travel to the corners of the lands and slay the beast to restore peace.
Why similar: Dragons 44.9% ★, Indie 19.3%, Arcade 16.8%, Fantasy 12.3%, Casual 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: An action-heavy game that features fast-paced combat and progression against fantasy monsters.
- #24 Legends of Solitaire: Curse of the Dragons
81% matchVery Positive87% of 126 reviews2015
Dev: The Revills Games
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Once, the Solitaire Kingdom fell under a dark curse. To restore its former glory, you must embark on a quest to defeat the dragons! Gather allies, trade coins at the blacksmith's workshop, and claim victory over these fierce beasts to lift the curse and save the kingdom! Your adventure awaits!
Why similar: Indie 65%, Casual 35%
Why You'll Like It: A casual card-based game that features a dragon-themed fantasy setting.
- #25 Castle Woodwarf
80% matchVery Positive85% of 194 reviews2019
Dev: Domo GamesPub: Sedoc LLC
Windows
Cut the trees, catch some fish, upgrade your castle and environment. Guard the treasure against waves of enemies and lead your dwarves on their way to victory!
Why similar: Dragons 40.7% ★, Indie 32.3%, Fantasy 14.2%, Casual 8.4%, Singleplayer 4.4%
Why You'll Like It: The predecessor to the sequel, offering similar fantasy-themed base defense and strategy.
- #26 Yet another tower defence
81% matchMixed66% of 148 reviews2018
Dev: Fantasy LiPub: SakuraGame
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 17.0 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Ancient demons summoned from the deep dark abyss, and brought ruin to Tiede, land of our home. You should know your towers, and use them wisely. Bring your sword, worrior, and your brave heart! Join me in this defence of the ancient...lands!
Why similar: Indie 66.8%, Casual 33.2%
Why You'll Like It: A straightforward tower-defense game that emphasizes strategic placement and survival.
- #27 Secrets of Magonia
77% matchVery Positive92% of 98 reviews2024
Dev: Elixion
Windows
In this tower defence game, you enter the world of Magonia and defend it against hordes of humans, orcs, ogres and other evil forces. Fight in different areas and adapt your strategy to the terrain and the enemy forces.
Why similar: Dragons 30.5% ★, Indie 22.6%, Fantasy 21.3%, Casual 16.6%, Singleplayer 8.9%
- #28 Broken Banners
78% 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: Fantasy 47%, Indie 30.8%, Casual 15.3%, Singleplayer 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: A fantasy strategy game that utilizes auto-battler mechanics to manage defensive sieges.
- #29 Fort Defense
79% matchMostly Positive77% of 421 reviews2015
Dev: CreobitPub: 8Floor
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 96%
All hands on deck! Pirate armada dead ahead! Take part in an uncompromising struggle repelling freebooters' assaults. Watch out, the enemy may catch the tide for ruining your fortress. Build towers, collect crystals, upgrade spells and believe in your victory!
Why similar: Indie 40.4%, Arcade 30.4%, Casual 21.6%, Singleplayer 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: A casual tower-defense game that incorporates RPG elements and medieval themes.
- #30 Land of the Mage Lords
77% matchVery Positive89% of 75 reviews2023
Dev: Rafe's Games
Windows
Summon troops and use magic to defeat mage lords and other foes while surviving attacks from their followers. Learn new spells and recruit troops with unique powers. Venture across the land, battling ever stronger enemies until reaching the evil Mage King.
Why similar: Arcade 41.1%, Fantasy 21.7%, Casual 19.5%, Singleplayer 11%, Indie 6.7%
- #31 Royal Defense
79% matchMostly Positive72% of 382 reviews2014
Dev: Good GamesPub: 8Floor
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 98%
The castle needs a hero – hordes of trolls are surrounding it! Build towers, save money, learn spells - don't let the enemy in! Follow the exciting story of the dwarven kingdom's eternal struggle against the troll hordes, who want only to crush the dwarves and claim their territory.
Why similar: Indie 34.8%, Arcade 22.1%, Fantasy 20%, Casual 18%, Singleplayer 5.1%
Why You'll Like It: A strategy-focused game that tasks players with protecting their kingdom from invading forces.
- #32 Tower Lords
76% matchMixed47% of 104 reviews2025
Dev: Final Arcade
Windows
Become a Tower Lord! Build and upgrade your tower in this incremental idle game. Fight off the forces of the Dark Lord, conquer new lands, and challenge his dominion with the power of your dragon.
Why similar: Fantasy 35.5%, Arcade 30.3%, Indie 28.1%, Singleplayer 6.1%
- #33 The Forgotten Land
78% matchMostly Positive72% of 101 reviews2020
Dev: rokaplay
Windows
"The Forgotten Land" is a turn-based "Combat & Puzzle Match 3" with streamlined RPG and Management elements in a Dark Fantasy setting.
Why similar: Indie 43.5%, Casual 22.2%, Fantasy 17.9%, Puzzle 12%, Singleplayer 4.3%
Why You'll Like It: A casual strategy game that combines adventure elements with puzzle-based progression.
- #34 None Shall Intrude: Descent
74% matchVery Positive88% of 259 reviews2024
Dev: Aeterna LudiPub: GrabTheGames
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 42%
None Shall Intrude: Descent is a free Prologue version of None Shall Intrude. A roguelite deck-builder with tile-based combat where you become a powerful Raid Boss. Epic battles, intricate strategies, and the ever-present threat of heroic challengers seeking to vanquish your reign.
Why similar: Dragons 70.7% ★, Fantasy 13.5%, Indie 12.7%, Singleplayer 3.1%
- #35 Citadel Siege
73% matchVery Positive93% of 110 reviews2025
Windows
Can your strategy hold against the darkness?
Why similar: Casual 53.5%, Indie 38.3%, Singleplayer 8.2%
- #36 Super Sanctum TD
76% 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: Indie 43.9%, Casual 25.4%, Arcade 18.2%, Singleplayer 12.5%
- #37 Dungeon Hearts
75% matchMixed62% of 538 reviews2013
Dev: Cube RootsPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Dungeon Hearts fuses the strategy and pattern matching of puzzle games with the kinetic pace of action games. Align magical runes as they flow along the Fatestream to attack, defend, and conjure magic in frenetic battles against a bestiary of fantastic creatures out to use those same runes against you.
Why similar: Indie 36.6%, Casual 20.1%, Puzzle 14.9%, Arcade 13.9%, Fantasy 11.4%
- #38 Revenge of the Titans
74% 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: Indie 71%, Arcade 21.2%, Singleplayer 7.7%
- #39 Defense Grid: The Awakening
72% 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: Indie 81.5%, Singleplayer 18.5%
- #40 Kingdom Rush Vengeance - Tower Defense
69% 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: Fantasy 71.1%, Singleplayer 28.9%
- #41 Dragon Perception
75% matchMostly Negative25% of 57 reviews2017
Dev: ARGamesPub: Metal Fox
Windows
Median: 6 minMean: 25.3 hrs≥1hr: 34%
Dragon Perception - 2.5D platformer, in which you will need to play for a small dragon, on whose lands attacked aggressive robots.
Why similar: Indie 100%
- #42 Weaving Tides
71% matchVery Positive84% of 135 reviews2021
Dev: Follow the Feathers
Windows · Mac
Dive into a magical woven world on the back of your own carpet dragon! Explore the textile landscape, solve puzzles, challenge quirky creatures and unravel the great mysteries of a long forgotten past in Weaving Tides!
Why similar: Dragons 58.1% ★, Indie 14.1%, Fantasy 13.9%, Puzzle 10.5%, Singleplayer 3.3%
- #43 Dungeon Warfare 2
70% matchVery Positive90% of 1,138 reviews2018
Dev: Valsar
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 15.3 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Become a dungeon lord to defend your dungeons with the deadliest of traps and insidious contraptions against greedy adventurers and wannabe heroes.
Why similar: Indie 100%
- #44 Symphony
71% matchVery Positive84% of 1,497 reviews2012
Dev: Empty Clip Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 84%
A mysterious entity is absorbing and corrupting your music before your very eyes. You must battle through your own song collection and fight to reclaim your music!
Why similar: Indie 50.6%, Arcade 27%, Casual 18.6%, Singleplayer 3.7%
- #45 Darkest Hunters
73% matchMixed53% of 116 reviews2017
Dev: ECC GAMES S.A.Pub: Ultimate Games S.A.
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Choose your hero, grab a weapon, learn new spells and… HUNT! Eliminate every nasty beast you meet, collect loot and find the rarest and the greatest equipment ever made. Remember, it’s the live of a Hunter you’ve become, only you are able to defeat the essence of evil.
Why similar: Indie 39.6%, Casual 22.1%, Arcade 14%, Fantasy 10.6%, Puzzle 10.2%
- #46 Battle Simulator
73% matchMixed54% of 169 reviews2018
Dev: RewindApp
Windows
Soldier to the assault! Deploy your troops and destroy the enemy army!
Why similar: Indie 41.6%, Casual 20.7%, Arcade 14.3%, Fantasy 11.7%, Puzzle 8%
- #47 Merge Adventure: Magic Dragons
69% matchVery Positive81% of 246 reviews2023
Dev: Neverest Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Merge dragons and magic to solve hard puzzles by playing merge games
Why similar: Dragons 57.5% ★, Casual 19.2%, Fantasy 18.6%, Puzzle 2.9%, Singleplayer 1.8%
- #48 Countless Army
68% matchMostly Positive78% of 88 reviews2024
Dev: Dos Estrellas
Windows · Mac · Linux
Become the villain and raise an army of undead in this real-time reverse tower defense strategy game. Send waves of monsters to battle and aid them with your evil magic until they break your enemies’ defenses. It’s time for you to rule over the continent with an iron fist as its Dark Lord!
Why similar: Indie 36.6%, Fantasy 33.8%, Casual 19.6%, Singleplayer 10%
- #49 Mystika 3 : Awakening of the dragons
71% matchVery Positive93% of 75 reviews2017
Dev: UnikgamePub: Unikware
Windows
The world of Lumina is in danger. Thieves have stolen the four Elemental eggs ! I, queen of the darkness need your help to bring them back before the Awakening of the Dragons. A fantastic journey awaits you through 200 magic levels. Defeat your enemies with powerful spells, and find enough gold to restore Lumina.
Why similar: Dragons 49% ★, Fantasy 13.8%, Casual 12.5%, Indie 12%, Puzzle 9.5%
- #50 Trolls vs Vikings: Reborn
67% matchVery Positive91% of 54 reviews2025
Dev: Megapop
Windows
Reborn is a glorious, hardcore revival of the beloved lane-defense classic. As greedy Vikings march north in search of gold, the Troll Liberation Front rise to defend their lands. Far from a “place-and-wait” TD game, every second counts in this fierce, tactical fight.
Why similar: Fantasy 44.4%, Indie 26.6%, Casual 23.7%, Singleplayer 5.4%
- #51 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: Fantasy 39%, Indie 34.8%, Casual 14.7%, Singleplayer 11.6%
- #52 Game Of Puzzles: Dragons
69% matchVery Positive89% of 106 reviews2019
Dev: Snkl Studio
Windows
A puzzle game in which you have to assemble a single image from individual pieces.
Why similar: Indie 31.7%, Dragons 30.2% ★, Casual 17.6%, Puzzle 9.6%, Fantasy 8.1%
- #53 Shields of Loyalty
66% matchMostly Positive74% of 164 reviews2025
Dev: Mosaic Mask StudioPub: indie.io
Windows
Experience tactically challenging turn-based strategy in the hostile island world of Mantaria. Command a dynamic army of various unit types and classes to slay a dark and possessed undead army. Train forces into powerful warriors and fight fervently until the snake's head is at your feet!
Why similar: Indie 46.3%, Fantasy 42.6%, Singleplayer 11.1%
- #54 Curse of Dragon Mountains: The Strix
72% matchMostly Negative40% of 80 reviews2014
Dev: Cateia Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 33.8 hrs≥1hr: 60%
You see it in your dreams, you feel it in your blood; the ancient evil awakening! Uncover the secrets of your family estate. Solve puzzles, explore fantasy lands & confront the evil spirit Strix in this fantasy puzzle adventure game!
Why similar: Dragons 51.4% ★, Fantasy 14.7%, Puzzle 13.6%, Indie 11.9%, Casual 8.4%
- #55 Dungeon Warfare
67% 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: Indie 42.2%, Fantasy 30%, Puzzle 19.2%, Singleplayer 8.7%
- #56 Go Home Dinosaurs!
68% matchVery Positive87% of 621 reviews2013
Dev: Fire Hose Games
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Todd Rex wants steak. Todd Rex wants YOUR steak. Are you gonna let him take it? No way! Go Home, Dinosaurs!Prevent hordes of marauding Dinos from crashing your party in the world’s premier BBQ defense simulator! Unlock powerful towers that act like little weaponized puzzle pieces.
Why similar: Indie 62.2%, Casual 37.8%
- #57 Rise of the Ancients
70% matchMixed44% of 351 reviews2016
Dev: TalentplacePub: KishMish Games
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%
They appeared seemingly from nowhere and are ready for battle... You have to take up the defense of the land and prevent the Ancients from seizing the kingdom!
Why similar: Indie 100%
- #58 GemCraft - Frostborn Wrath
64% 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: Fantasy 55.4%, Indie 35.3%, Singleplayer 9.3%
- #59 Land of Puzzles: Battles
68% matchMostly Negative37% of 78 reviews2018
Dev: Ripknot Systems
Windows
In Land of Puzzles: Battles the king and queen need your help. To avoid war the king has accepted a challenge of puzzles to solve. He needs you to solve 15 sets of challenging puzzles and help him secure the kingdom.
Why similar: Indie 55.3%, Casual 26.7%, Puzzle 13.7%, Singleplayer 4.4%