- #1 Orcs Must Die! 2
97% matchVery Positive92% of 19,505 reviews2012
Dev: Robot Entertainment
Windows
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 11.9 hrs≥1hr: 91%
You’ve tossed, burned and sliced them by the thousands – now orcs must die more than ever before! Grab a friend and slay orcs in untold numbers in this sequel to the 2011 AIAS Strategy Game of the Year from Robot Entertainment.
Why similar: Tower Defense 43.7%, Online Co-Op 13%, Co-op 8.2%, Strategy 7.1%, Cartoony 6.5%
- #2 Nonsense Defense
96% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Sumoa Slush LLC
Windows
Roguelite tower defense with moveable chaos. Build towers and troops, drag them mid battle, dash through danger, and defend your crystal solo or with up to three friends in online co op.
Why similar: Tower Defense 31.6%, Online Co-Op 19.4%, Action Roguelike 16.2%, Strategy 7.8%, Co-op 6.8%
- #3 Puropu Defense Squad
96% matchMixed60% of 29 reviews2024
Dev: PlayTogether Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Defend your world as sentient Props in Puropu Defense Squad! Build, upgrade, and evolve your heroes to crush waves of filthy humans worldwide. Dive into a unique mix of third-person action and tower defense—solo or with friends—in an endlessly replayable co-op campaign!
Why similar: Tower Defense 27.8%, Strategy RPG 18.8%, Online Co-Op 17.2%, Cartoony 7.5%, Co-op 7%
- #4 UnderDark: Defense
95% matchNo user reviews
Dev: FreeDust
Windows · Mac
Team up and take on this roguelite tower defense challenge. Strategically place towers to block enemy paths, draft random buffs to evolve your build, and withstand the dangers of the Underdark through online co-op with a friend. Only the synergy between you and your ally can hold back the darkness.
Why similar: Tower Defense 32.7%, Action Roguelike 17%, Online Co-Op 15%, Roguelite 8.8%, Strategy 7.3%
- #5 ChanceLot TD: Merge Wars
94% match6 user reviews67% of 6 reviews2025
Dev: P.D. PLAYGENES INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
Windows
A tactical co-op tower defense game with a twist of luck. Summon, merge, spin the wheel, and face endless waves with your friends. Choose your difficulty and prove your team can handle any challenge.
Why similar: Tower Defense 32.3%, Online Co-Op 20.9%, Action Roguelike 15.2%, Roguelite 10.7%, Strategy 8.2%
- #6 PalWar
94% matchPositive90% of 20 reviews2025
Dev: Fish Game Studio
Windows
Welcome to "PalWar"! This is a relaxing 2D casual game that combines upgrades, card draws, synthesis, tower defense and other elements. You can summon dozens of cute pets, arrange your best defense lineup, freely customize the tower defense route, and then beat up the invading slimes!
Why similar: Tower Defense 35.1%, Cartoony 18%, Roguelite 17.4%, Strategy 13%, Casual 10.2%
- #7 Porta-Tower
93% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Novadisc Games Inc.
Windows
Porta-Tower is a roguelike tower defense game where you can pick up and move your towers when their position becomes suboptimal. Relocate, upgrade, and unlock towers to defend your portal until the very end.
Why similar: Tower Defense 39.5%, Action Roguelike 17.3%, Roguelite 15.4%, Strategy 13.1%, Action 5.6%
- #8 Bloons TD 6
92% 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 44.4%, Online Co-Op 19.3%, Strategy 11%, Cartoony 7.8%, Co-op 7.2%
- #9 Bloons TD 5
91% matchVery Positive95% of 11,795 reviews2014
Dev: Ninja Kiwi
Windows · Mac
Median: 11.3 hrsMean: 38.6 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Five-star tower defense with unrivaled depth and replayability. The Bloons are back in full HD glory and this time they mean business! Build awesome towers, choose your favorite upgrades, hire new Special Agents, and pop every last invading Bloon in the most popular tower defense series in history.
Why similar: Tower Defense 54.7%, Strategy 12.7%, Online Co-Op 10.7%, Co-op 8.1%, Casual 3.7%
- #10 Desolation Arcanist
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: MipodasGame
Windows
Craft your own magic in this Action Roguelite. "Program" your wands with varied Spell Cores (Fireballs, Flying Swords... or Watermelons?) and Runes. Raise your companion Dragon, command a Puppet army, and abuse physics to knock enemies off cliffs. Your build is your destiny.
Why similar: Tower Defense 25%, Action Roguelike 19.1%, Strategy RPG 15%, Roguelite 12.5%, Shooter 6.3%
- #11 Bardbarian
90% matchVery Positive89% of 1,508 reviews2014
Dev: TreeFortress Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 94%
You play as Brad the barbarian, who is awoken to the sounds of his town under siege. Today is different though; Brad has grown tired of fighting all the time. The usual grind for XP has grown dull, and he has decided to pursue his dreams of making music instead of shedding blood.
Why similar: Tower Defense 51.2%, Strategy 14.9%, Action Roguelike 12.2%, Casual 6.9%, Action 5.4%
- #12 Defend The Dungeon
89% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Earth Heroes Games
Windows
During the day, defend your castle from incoming monsters, and at night, explore dungeons to gather powerful weapons. As time passes, upgrade your turrets and enhance your weapons to prepare for even stronger enemies.
Why similar: Tower Defense 29.6%, Action Roguelike 20.1%, Strategy 13.5%, Action 7.3%, Online Co-Op 6.9%
- #13 Synthetic Paradox
88% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: Smazak
Windows
Synthetic Paradox is a sci-fi action rogue-lite mixed with tower defense elements. Fight never-ending waves of enemies and bosses, collect items and build up your defenses alone or in co-op for up to 4 players! Discover unique combinations of towers and items to help you protect your Core!
Why similar: Tower Defense 31.9%, Online Co-Op 20.2%, Action Roguelike 15.2%, Roguelite 13.3%, Co-op 8.5%
- #14 Dead Ground
89% matchMixed62% of 114 reviews2018
Dev: Shotx
Windows · Linux
Median: 6 minMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 30%
Tower defense reimagined! Dead Ground is a procedurally generated tower defense game with rogue-like elements. Each playthrough will offer randomly generated guns, skills and augments. You'll have to travel, collect scrap, water, manage your inventory and upgrade your base to survive!
Why similar: Tower Defense 57.3%, Action Roguelike 14%, Strategy 9.1%, Roguelite 6%, Action 4.5%
- #15 Trial Of Empires TD
87% 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 25.9%, Online Co-Op 22%, Strategy RPG 17.7%, Co-op 7.5%, Strategy 7.3%
- #16 Orcs Must Die!
86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 8,396 reviews2011
Dev: Robot Entertainment
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Slice them, burn them, skewer them, and launch them - no matter how you get it done, orcs must die in this fantasy action-strategy game from Robot Entertainment.
Why similar: Tower Defense 62.1%, Strategy 9.7%, Third Person 8.3%, Action 5.4%, Fantasy 5%
- #17 Dark Fantasy Tower Defense
86% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: CinderVision
Windows
A-MAZE-ING Tower Defense! Play online co-op with up to 4 friends, unlock and synergize powerful artifacts, and build and upgrade the deadliest maze in this roguelite twist on tower defense.
Why similar: Tower Defense 40.8%, Online Co-Op 23.7%, Roguelite 13.5%, Strategy 12.1%, Co-op 5.3%
- #18 SWT: Survivor With Towers
85% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: chosimgames
Windows
Fusion of Vampire Survivors Like and Tower Defense! Survive with Towers against waves of enemies. Build towers by day, survive endless enemy waves by night. Expand your territory, gain experience, and grow stronger with each battle. How long can you survive?
Why similar: Tower Defense 29.5%, Action Roguelike 17.5%, Roguelite 12%, Shooter 10.6%, Strategy 10.2%
- #19 Sanctum
84% 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 57.8%, Online Co-Op 10.4%, Strategy 9.7%, Co-op 7.8%, Shooter 5.4%
- #20 小小精灵塔防(Little elf tower defense)
84% match4 user reviews50% of 4 reviews2021
Dev: tree
Windows
"Little elf tower defense" is a tower defense game, take place in the world of magic, is a group of elves adventure deeds. You can build different Sprite characters to attack monsters. There are warriors, archers, mages, guardians, healers. Pass a pass to attack, get the final victory.
Why similar: Tower Defense 35%, Strategy 27.3%, Strategy RPG 22.2%, Casual 14%, Singleplayer 1.5%
- #21 Kitten Force: Survivor
83% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Nextframe Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
A plague of monsters and zombies threatens the world, and only an elite squad can stop it! Fight in intense arena-style battles, eliminate enemies, use towers to your advantage, and evolve with exclusive upgrades. Each match is a new chance to save the world!
Why similar: Tower Defense 28%, Strategy 15.5%, Action Roguelike 15.3%, Roguelite 10.5%, Action 8.4%
- #22 Last Castle Guardians
82% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: Ali A.
Windows
Last Castle Guardians is a minimalist Tower Defense with roguelike elements, bullet hell, and action roguelike, where you must defend the Castle against the hordes of zombies and creatures that seek to destroy it. Buy guardians, choose upgrades, and defend the castle.
Why similar: Tower Defense 38%, Action Roguelike 24.1%, Roguelite 14.9%, Strategy 11%, Action 4.5%
- #23 Dragon Defense
82% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Hundred Hour Club
Windows
Dragon Defense is an action-packed, wave-based defense strategy game where you must build, craft, and protect your island from relentless monster invasions.
Why similar: Tower Defense 33%, Action Roguelike 19.6%, Strategy 11.6%, Third Person 9.2%, Colorful 7%
- #24 Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap
80% matchMostly Positive71% of 4,390 reviews2025
Dev: Robot Entertainment
Windows
Median: 14.0 hrsMean: 26.3 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap combines chaotic third-person combat with devious trap-laying strategy. Enjoy endless replayability as your War Mage grows stronger through roguelite progression. Repel relentless orc hordes solo or with up to 4 players.
Why similar: Tower Defense 26.7%, Online Co-Op 15.4%, Action Roguelike 12.1%, Roguelite 11.3%, Strategy 7.3%
- #25 FatSheep Crisis II
81% matchPositive83% of 24 reviews2024
Dev: FatSheep Studio
Windows
Roguelite casual game with various professions and equipment. After defeating enemies, your profession switches randomly, each with unique abilities. Play solo or with friends, explore hidden content, find the best gear, and defeat the final boss in co-op gameplay!
Why similar: Online Co-Op 23.5%, Strategy RPG 17.4%, Action Roguelike 14.6%, Cartoony 10.2%, Strategy 9.1%
- #26 Chthonian TD
81% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Lukas Haupt
Windows
Fast-paced co-op action roguelite × tower defense. Fight escalating waves, risk resources in a dangerous mine, defeat the boss - then see how long you survive in Endless.
Why similar: Tower Defense 40.6%, Online Co-Op 20.5%, Co-op 9%, Strategy 8.9%, Roguelite 7.3%
- #27 Orcs Must Die! 3
79% matchVery Positive86% of 14,664 reviews2021
Dev: Robot Entertainment
Windows
Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 14.6 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Slice, burn, toss, zap, grind and gib massive hordes of repugnant orcs in this long-awaited successor to the award-winning Orcs Must Die! series.
Why similar: Tower Defense 45.2%, Online Co-Op 13.1%, Co-op 10.5%, Strategy 8.9%, Third Person 5.9%
- #28 TowerBits8
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ZatoMeisis
Windows
Towerbit8 is a tower defense game with platformer mechanics, where you must defeat waves of enemies to build your defenses using directional turrets and defeat the 8 bosses that rule the invading monsters.
Why similar: Tower Defense 37.2%, Action Roguelike 19.9%, Strategy 17.7%, Quick-Time Events 12.4% ★, Action 9.3%
- #29 Teryndor: Caelorn’s Quest
78% matchNo user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: JD Roods
Windows
An Action game with Tower Defense elements where you defend the Protective Crystals of Teryndor! As Prince Caelorn, fight against hordes of creatures to save your kingdom from destruction.
Why similar: Tower Defense 39.9%, Roguelite 16.6%, Strategy 14.2%, Action 8.3%, Adventure 7.1%
- #30 Ultimate Waifu Battle Online
78% match4 user reviews50% of 4 reviews2022
Dev: callysgames
Windows
UWBO is a Tower Defense game about some cute waifus that try to prevent the invading monsters from absorbing the energy from the Energy-Crystals. Play it in coop mode with your friends to help each other and of course the cute helpless girls.
Why similar: Tower Defense 36.4%, Online Co-Op 20.3%, Shooter 9.7%, Strategy 6.6%, Fantasy 5.3%
- #31 The Defender: Farm and Castle
77% matchVery Positive89% of 1,091 reviews2019
Dev: Kobsoft Kitti
Windows
You are an archer tasked with defending a castle from invading monsters. Inside the castle, you can manage resources and harvest crops, gather experience points to level up, and learn new skills and abilities to face stronger enemies.
Why similar: Tower Defense 62.6%, Strategy 17%, Shooter 10.7%, Action 8%, Singleplayer 1.7%
- #32 Mist Slayer
76% matchMixed66% of 378 reviews2023
Dev: Moju Games
Windows
Mist Slayer is an action Roguelite game. You are a time traveling hero, called to aid in a mystical war, and armed with unique weapons and skills. Face down amazing enemies in parallel universes, collecting various power-ups, and exploring as you go. Play alone or team up with friends.
Why similar: Online Co-Op 21.8%, Action Roguelike 21.1%, Roguelite 15.1%, Cartoony 9.8%, Co-op 9.2%
- #33 Survivor TD : Favor of the Gods
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Cartable Studio
Windows
A tactical defense game where you build the battlefield itself. Lure enemies through your maze using traps, towers, and godly powers.
Why similar: Tower Defense 41.9%, Action Roguelike 23.2%, Strategy 13.2%, Roguelite 7.1%, Action 6.9%
- #34 HexDeck
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Lily
Windows
The roguelike tower-defense deckbuilder. Find your strategy. Place your towers. Overcome tough foes. Perfect your deck. See what lays past this world.
Why similar: Tower Defense 35.8%, Strategy 19.3%, Action Roguelike 18.8%, Adventure 11.2%, Relaxing 5.6%
- #35 Magic Quest
76% matchMixed66% of 56 reviews2016
Dev: Stereo7 Games
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 99%
Magic Quest is a tower defense game with towers, mighty enemies, bosses and heroes with unique abilities.
Why similar: Tower Defense 51.4%, Strategy 23.3%, Casual 11%, Fantasy 7.5%, Action 6.8%
- #36 Divine Gambit
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Gazing Pup
Windows
Defy the Gods and protect your Village in a 3rd person action and tower defense hybrid. Use the days to build your defenses and the nights to repel the Executors trying to lay waste to your Home. Endure the wrath of Gods solo or with friends in a unique mix of strategic planning and frantic action.
Why similar: Tower Defense 40.4%, Online Co-Op 27.9%, Third Person 11.9%, Action 6.4%, Strategy 5%
- #37 TransmuTowers
73% matchPositive82% of 11 reviews2026
Dev: Edenic Era LLC
Windows
Choose your alchemist from a magical coven. Explore a hand-painted, post-apocalyptic fantasy world. Fend off hordes of magical beasts in this roguelite tower defense and survival game. Play solo or in co-op with up to 3 friends!
Why similar: Tower Defense 29.2%, Strategy RPG 19.3%, Online Co-Op 19.2%, Action Roguelike 11%, Strategy 8.4%
- #38 Healthy Hero - Tower Defense
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Siberian Forge
Windows · Linux
Healthy Hero is a Tower Defense game with roguelike elements, where the player protects a hero from attacking junk food. You need to build and upgrade defensive towers to stop the enemies. The levels become increasingly challenging with new types of junk food and waves
Why similar: Tower Defense 44.4%, Online Co-Op 12.4%, Strategy 12.3%, Cartoony 10.6%, Roguelite 6.4%
- #39 Moot District
75% matchMostly Negative36% of 22 reviews2019
Dev: BratAndronikPub: Uberbax Gaming
Windows
Build and defend! Make Moot District yours!
Why similar: Tower Defense 52%, Strategy 18.7%, Casual 10.2%, Action 9.6%, Adventure 9.5%
- #40 Chicken TD: Defenders of the Coop
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: codeWonderlandPub: codeWonderland Development
Windows · Mac · Linux
Chicken TD is a unique tower defense game where you strategically summon and upgrade creature towers to defend your coop from waves of enemies, while also engaging in Souls-like melee combat with a chosen weapon to directly hold the line and collect meta-progression currency.
Why similar: Tower Defense 32.5%, Action Roguelike 17.9%, Cartoony 14.6%, Strategy 10.2%, Roguelite 8.7%
- #41 Chicken Defense War - Tower Defense
71% matchMixed67% of 12 reviews2025
Dev: Peak Game
Windows · Mac
《Chicken Defense War - Tower Defense》 is a left-to-right tower defense roguelike game, where you play as a chicken commander. Use up to 15 skills and equipment to fend off waves of enemies. Create strategies and survive until rescue arrives in each randomly generated battle!
Why similar: Tower Defense 34.4%, Strategy RPG 19.4%, Roguelite 14.4%, Cartoony 9.4%, Casual 5.1%
- #42 What The Fortress!?
72% match8 user reviews50% of 8 reviews2022
Dev: Adam Cs
Windows
A Tower Defense game where YOU carve the path for your enemies and YOU form the terrain. Unlock 20+ Towers, fight against 30 types of enemies and choose from 5 different ground tiles.
Why similar: Tower Defense 39.9%, Roguelite 15.7%, Strategy 15.6%, Cartoony 11.9%, Casual 7%
- #43 Toy Soldiers: Complete
71% matchMostly Positive80% of 1,257 reviews2016
Dev: Signal Studios
Windows
Median: 6.7 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Bring your toys to life in this action-packed, Toy Soldiers game bundle which includes the original Toy Soldiers, Toy Soldiers: Cold War, and all four DLC’s – Kaiser’s Battle, Invasion, Napalm and Evil Empire.
Why similar: Tower Defense 58.3%, Strategy 14.7%, Action 7.4%, Shooter 5.3%, Co-op 5.1%
- #44 Sanctum 2
70% matchVery Positive90% of 14,356 reviews2013
Dev: Coffee Stain StudiosPub: Coffee Stain Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Sanctum 2 is the sequel to the world’s first Tower Defense/FPS hybrid game. Pick from four unique character classes and embark on a mission to protect the oxygen-producing Cores from hordes of deadly aliens who are threatened by their existence.
Why similar: Tower Defense 57.1%, Online Co-Op 13.6%, Co-op 9.4%, Strategy 8.7%, Shooter 4.3%
- #45 Glory Kingdom
72% match5 user reviews40% of 5 reviews2016
Dev: Matthew RobinsonPub: Simply Squared
Windows
Prepare for a new tower defence, with a classic low poly style. Challenge many savage enemies, warriors, and monsters. Travel across your Kingdoms, to numerous environments where you take up the quest to protect your Kingdom.
Why similar: Tower Defense 49.3%, Strategy 21%, Casual 10.3%, Adventure 10.1%, Action 9.3%
- #46 PixelJunk™ Monsters Ultimate
71% matchVery Positive81% of 1,280 reviews2013
Dev: Double Eleven
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Tikiman the Forest Defender is in trouble. Hordes of monsters are sweeping through his realm, hoping to chow down on his offspring – and it’s up to you to defend them. By placing weapon towers at strategic points around the landscape, you can destroy the invaders and save the little ones.
Why similar: Tower Defense 69.1%, Strategy 14.9%, Online Co-Op 11.4%, Co-op 4.2%, Singleplayer 0.5%
- #47 Seven Hearts
69% matchMostly Positive76% of 63 reviews2025
Dev: BROKKSINDRI Co.,LTD.Pub: BLOMICS Inc.
Windows
Seven Hearts is a vibrant strategy RPG where you assemble a team from over 250 unique heroes across seven classes. The game features real-time tactical combat, powerful tanks with special abilities, and deep team-building mechanics. Engage in various modes, including PvP arenas and guild raids.
Why similar: Tower Defense 48.3%, Strategy RPG 33.1%, Strategy 10.2%, Multiplayer 8.5%
- #48 Tavernacle!
70% matchMixed59% of 59 reviews2023
Dev: Dama Dama GamesPub: indie.io
Windows
Grab your hammers and start to craft in this co-op Tavern Defense for one to four players. As a team of Dwarves, you must gather supplies and build towers to protect your beloved brewery. Learn to cooperate to achieve victory in this chaotic multiplayer game!
Why similar: Tower Defense 32.5%, Online Co-Op 17.1%, Strategy 9.1%, Co-op 8.7%, Third Person 8%
- #49 Defense Golem
69% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2024
Dev: LodisGame
Windows
Defense Golem is a tower defense game that supports random evolution.
Why similar: Tower Defense 58.3%, Roguelite 23.6%, Strategy 8.7%, Casual 7.7%, Singleplayer 1.7%
- #50 Tide
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Pirate Punk Studios
Windows
Tide is a fast-paced third-person tower defense game with multiplayer, where you gamble with fate to defend your treasure from escalating waves of enemies. Strategize, adapt, survive — and most importantly, protect your treasure.
Why similar: Tower Defense 25.4%, Strategy RPG 22.9%, Strategy 15.1%, Shooter 12.3%, Action 8.3%
- #51 The Runics
68% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: Alexa Gaming
Windows
The Runics is a tower defense game with auto chess, Rougelite and incremental flavors. Deploy "Runics" as defenders, best infinite enemies, gathering resources to upgrade your base and gigantic technology tree.
Why similar: Tower Defense 45.5%, Strategy 23.1%, Roguelite 18.6%, Fantasy 7.6%, Casual 3.9%
- #52 Goblin Defenders: Steel‘n’ Wood
70% matchMixed69% of 148 reviews2015
Dev: Alawar Casual
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Battle hordes of monsters in Goblin Defenders: Steel 'n' Wood!
Why similar: Tower Defense 51%, Strategy 24.6%, Casual 11.9%, Adventure 11.6%, Singleplayer 1%
- #53 Stardust Defenders
68% matchPositive88% of 32 reviews2023
Dev: Wise Reaper Games
Windows
Stardust Defenders is a tower defense, roguelike, bullet hell, where you will face hordes of enemy creatures with the power of forest spirits, leveling up and choosing upgrades that will allow you to survive.
Why similar: Tower Defense 38.7%, Roguelite 15.3%, Strategy 12.3%, Quick-Time Events 10.7% ★, Action Roguelike 6.6%
- #54 Checkmate Defence
67% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2026
Dev: Checkmate Defence
Windows
“Checkmate Defence” is a strategic auto-battle tower defence game. Summon and merge units from ★1 to ★6 to stop incoming enemy waves. Every decision you make during battle—merging, selling, placing, and upgrading—becomes a decisive move that can turn the tide of the battlefield.
Why similar: Tower Defense 47.4%, Roguelite 18.5%, Cartoony 10.3%, Casual 6.6%, Action 6.5%
- #55 Dungeon Defenders: Going Rogue
67% matchMixed40% of 341 reviews2025
Dev: Chromatic Games
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 46%
Combining Roguelite, Action RPG, and Tower Defense gameplay into a crazy free-for-all, where it’s you and up to three friends versus hordes of enemies. Select your hero, survive the waves of foes, unlock new weapons and runes, and take on the bosses that await you!
Why similar: Online Co-Op 17.8%, Action Roguelike 16.4%, Roguelite 13%, Cartoony 12.5%, Third Person 8.2%
- #56 Terrorhedron Tower Defense
68% matchVery Positive84% of 1,173 reviews2014
Dev: Dan Walters
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Terrorhedron is the 3D, cooperative tower defense game for the PC. Unmatched challenge and complexity is introduced to the genre through 3 dimensional gameplay, micro-strategy through programmable turrets and 'edge of seat' gameplay is extended to multiplayer with up to 8 players online co-op.
Why similar: Tower Defense 71.4%, Strategy 12.3%, Online Co-Op 10.1%, Casual 4%, Multiplayer 2.2%
- #57 What the Fog
65% matchMostly Positive75% of 2,328 reviews2024
Dev: Behaviour Interactive Inc.
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 46%
What the Fog?! You’ve been sucked into a cursed boardgame! Now you and a friend will need to work together to survive. Run, jump, dash, and shoot to escape swarms of angry monsters in this chaotic co-op roguelite from the world of Dead by Daylight.
Why similar: Online Co-Op 19.2%, Action Roguelike 18.5%, Cartoony 16.8%, Roguelite 15.5%, Co-op 9.5%
- #58 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 59.2%, Strategy 11.2%, Cartoony 10.5%, Fantasy 5.3%, Casual 3.6%
- #59 Time Wars
66% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Sugar Mummy Productions
Windows
Go on a journey through more then 30 levels traveling from prehistoric caves all the way to futuristic lunar bases. Along the way; upgrade, level up, and unlock cosmetics for your Hero. Adapt your strategy to whatever the level requires with more than 100 defense variations & Slay epic bosses!
Why similar: Tower Defense 43.8%, Roguelite 18.1%, Cartoony 16.9%, Strategy 15%, Fantasy 5.4%