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Games Like Galactic Missile Defense

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

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Galactic Missile Defense is a shooter and tower defense game, where you must protect Earth from the invading Martians that declared war on our planet just because a space rover accidentally ruined their picnic!

Reviews: Mixed — 60% — of 57 reviews
Released: 2017-06-07
Developer: Black Sheep Games
Genres: Action, Casual, Indie, Strategy
Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux
Median playtime: 3.7 hrs
Mean playtime: 5.2 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 93%

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    96% 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 44.6%, Aliens 28.4%, Strategy 15.7%, 2D 6.5%, Casual 2.1%

  2. #2 Beware Planet Earth
    97% matchMostly Positive72% of 336 reviews2014
    Dev: Lightmare StudioPub: Jumping Ram
    Windows
    Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 95%

    Beware Planet Earth! is a beguiling mix of classic tower defense and time management coming to PC via Steam for the first time. Save your cows from the Martian invasion by building an effective defense using towers, traps and objects, and also by firing your Zapper directly at the invading force of little green men!

    Why similar: Tower Defense 43.4%, Aliens 25.3%, Strategy 8%, Arcade 6.4%, Cartoony 4.4%

  3. #3 Unstoppable Gorg
    96% matchMostly Positive79% of 306 reviews2012
    Dev: Futuremark
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 36 minMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 40%

    Defend the solar system from fearsome aliens by sending satellites into orbit in revolutionary tower defense action!

    Why similar: Tower Defense 65.5%, Aliens 14.8%, Strategy 10.7%, Action 3.5%, Casual 3%

  4. #4 Alien Death Mob
    95% matchVery Positive94% of 50 reviews2021
    Dev: Pug Fugly GamesPub: Thalamus Digital
    Windows

    Aliens have invaded Earth! Towns, cities, deserts, they're everywhere! Take on the role of Earth's last super soldier and confront the alien menace in this intense twin stick shooter!

    Why similar: Score Attack 20%, Aliens 16.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.2%, Arcade 11.7%, Shooter 10.5%

  5. #5 Let Them Come
    94% matchVery Positive84% of 1,353 reviews2017
    Dev: Tuatara GamesPub: Versus Evil
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    Let Them Come is a fast paced pixel art shoot ‘em up. Twitchy trigger fingers and focused battle tactics are the order of the day as wave after wave of alien-like creatures try to take you down.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 23.8%, Aliens 22.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.9%, Shooter 9.4%, Survival 8.3%

  6. #6 Radiant Defense
    94% matchVery Positive83% of 146 reviews2014
    Dev: Hexage
    Windows

    MILLIONS OF ALIENS WILL DIE!Radiant Defense is a tower defense game set in a vibrant universe invaded by countless alien hordes.Build your space fortress any way you wish, set up wide variety of weapons and traps and let the invasions begin!

    Why similar: Tower Defense 47.8%, Aliens 18.3%, Strategy 13.2%, 2D 7%, Casual 4.8%

  7. #7 Chicken Invaders 1
    92% matchVery Positive92% of 61 reviews2025
    Dev: InterAction studios
    Windows

    Save Earth from an invasion of intergalactic chickens! Finger-blistering arcade shooting action for one or two players.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.8%, Arcade 16.4%, Shooter 15.9%, Action 8.4%, Old School 6.8%

  8. #8 Get Off My Lawn!
    93% matchMostly Positive74% of 1,732 reviews2014
    Dev: Digital Leisure Inc.
    Windows
    Median: 42 minMean: 10.1 hrs≥1hr: 42%

    They came in peace, but messed with the wrong old man. Armed with a musket, 78 year old Murray Mendelson has single-handedly started an interstellar war. Shoot first and ask questions later in this endless fast paced arcade shooter. Use everything in Murray’s arsenal to keep the aliens off of his perfectly manicured lawn!

    Why similar: Tower Defense 31.6%, Aliens 28.3%, Shooter 19.5%, Arcade 7.2%, Casual 6.3%

  9. #9 Outpost
    90% matchMostly Positive73% of 189 reviews2023
    Dev: BananaDogGames
    Windows

    this is a tower defence game,we need upgrade our weapons to fight waves of enemies,robots can mining diamonds,and we need spent those in many aspect,features of this game: 1 return back before dager comes,2tempory upgrade are important but permanent upgrade are better

    Why similar: Tower Defense 33.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 25%, Mars 24.7%, Resource Management 6.1%, Cartoony 5.5%

  10. #10 Martian Law
    91% matchMostly Negative34% of 431 reviews2019
    Dev: Linclo Games
    Windows

    Mars is under attack! An unknown enemy is dropping bombs on the peaceful red planet. It is up to you to fight off the onslaught so the innocent can escape. Run (umm...slide), jump and blast your way to freedom in the arcade-inspired goodness that is Martian Law. Save Mars!

    Why similar: Mars 31.3%, Score Attack 13.9%, Arcade 11.5%, Action 10.1%, Indie 7.8%

  11. #11 Towerful Defense: Prologue
    88% 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: Tower Defense 27.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.6%, Aliens 20.3%, Survival 9.5%, Strategy 7.1%

  12. #12 XENOBREAKERS: Classic Tower Defense
    87% matchVery Positive86% of 83 reviews2025
    Dev: Couch Potato Studios
    Windows

    Defend Billy and his crew on their way to the extraction zone! You have been authorized to use the defense system. Protect them from giant bugs, malfunctioning droids and more...

    Why similar: Aliens 45.1%, Strategy 27.8%, Tower Defense 11.9%, Indie 9%, Singleplayer 3.5%

  13. #13 Super Sanctum TD
    89% matchVery Positive87% of 1,575 reviews2013
    Dev: Coffee Stain StudiosPub: Coffee Stain Publishing
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 33.2 hrs≥1hr: 75%

    Super Sanctum TD is a retro-styled Tower Defense game that focuses on strategy, customization and replayability. Build advanced mazes and construct powerful towers to prevent alien hordes from reaching the Core!

    Why similar: Tower Defense 42.9%, Aliens 26.3%, Retro 7.3%, Strategy 7.2%, 2D 4.2%

  14. #14 Mars or Die!
    89% matchMixed53% of 74 reviews2018
    Dev: 34BigThings srl
    Windows
    Median: 12 minMean: 11.7 hrs≥1hr: 36%

    Control two characters simultaneously! Survive, gather, collect upgrades, fight all sizes of one-eyed Martians, build defensible outposts and conquer Mars, in this glorious mix between roguelite and tower defense.

    Why similar: Mars 39.7%, Tower Defense 25.3%, Survival 10.9%, Resource Management 9.5%, Strategy 7.4%

  15. #15 Gore Storm
    86% matchVery Positive94% of 70 reviews2023
    Dev: Gundorado
    Windows

    Battle massive hordes of alien monsters to secure humanity's presence on planet Gore. Upgrade your base, hire troops, and install turrets to fight back the ever growing waves of aliens.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.3%, Tower Defense 22.3%, Aliens 13.9%, Shooter 10.6%, Survival 9.7%

  16. #16 2112TD: Tower Defense Survival
    84% matchVery Positive88% of 428 reviews2023
    Dev: Refinery Games
    Windows

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

    Why similar: Tower Defense 32.7%, Aliens 26.2%, Survival 13.9%, Strategy 8.2%, Old School 6%

  17. #17 Fortified
    85% matchMostly Positive74% of 1,720 reviews2016
    Dev: Siege Camp
    Windows
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Fortified is an explosive strategy shooter where players will defend the Earth against a menacing Martian invasion in the 1950s. Play as one-of-four pulp inspired heroes as they fight swarms of terrifying robots with an arsenal of Cold War era weapons and experimental technology.

    Why similar: Action 55%, Tower Defense 24%, Aliens 12%, Strategy 4.7%, Shooter 2.4%

  18. #18 Defendoooooor!!
    86% matchMixed46% of 68 reviews2017
    Dev: White Dog GamesPub: SA Industry
    Windows
    Median: 54 minMean: 14.6 hrs≥1hr: 47%

    In Defendoooooor!!!, it's your job to fight an alien invasion.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 24.6%, Fast-Paced 24.2%, Arcade 12.2%, Shooter 11.2%, Action 9.5%

  19. #19 Space Wars
    84% matchVery Positive83% of 122 reviews2020
    Dev: High and WidePub: khukhrovr
    Windows

    Defend Earth's orbital station from alien invaders in SPACE WARS, a fast-paced arcade shooter. Customize your ship, upgrade weapons, and battle through intense levels to save humanity in this action-packed space adventure.

    Why similar: Aliens 38.9%, Survival 16.5%, Arcade 15.4%, Shooter 15.1%, 2D 6.5%

  20. #20 Xeno Command
    82% matchVery Positive84% of 55 reviews2022
    Dev: ChillyRoomPub: ChillyRoom
    Windows

    Defend galaxy against Alien invasion in the RTS offline game with roguelike fun

    Why similar: Tower Defense 46.2%, Aliens 34.1%, Strategy 11.8%, 2D 6.9%, Singleplayer 1.2%

  21. #21 Alien Robot Monsters
    83% matchVery Positive85% of 124 reviews2015
    Dev: Kraftix Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 11.9 hrs≥1hr: 95%

    Epic sci-fi tower defense action with 16-bit era look and feel, pitching your colonists against an almost endless horde of hostile alien robots who strongly oppose your attempts of colonizing their planet! Deluxe version includes the soundtrack!

    Why similar: Tower Defense 55.1%, Strategy 24.3%, Action 12.6%, Indie 7.9%

  22. #22 GalaxIverse
    82% matchMostly Positive73% of 59 reviews2016
    Dev: Sub Orbital Software
    Windows
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    GalaxIverse is a top down fast paced vertical blastathon, Battle Fleets and formations of aliens with the occasional boss thrown in for good luck.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.2%, Shooter 20.3%, Arcade 15.5%, Aliens 9.1%, Action 5.7%

  23. #23 X-Morph: Defense
    79% matchVery Positive92% of 4,073 reviews2017
    Dev: EXOR Studios
    Windows
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Unique fusion of a top-down shooter and tower defense strategy. You are the invader! Use destructive weapons or lead your enemies into a maze of towers. Strategize in the build mode by carefully selecting various types of alien towers or throw yourself right into the heat of the battle.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 43.1%, Aliens 28.8%, Shooter 11.4%, Strategy 9%, Action 4.2%

  24. #24 Firework War
    78% matchVery Positive96% of 51 reviews2025
    Dev: 正方形劳伦斯Pub: Gamirror Games
    Windows

    Use a variety of fireworks to fend off misfortune and protect your family!

    Why similar: Tower Defense 61.4%, Strategy 20.7%, Casual 10.1%, 2D 4.8%, Indie 2.4%

  25. #25 Cosmic Dust & Rust
    81% matchMixed65% of 563 reviews2016
    Dev: 16bit NightsPub: Back To Basics Gaming
    Windows
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    Cosmic Dust & Rust is a tower defence game set in space. Upgrade your ship, build turrets and defence systems, undergo side missions and take control of your ship manually and use its cannons and super weapons to destroy your enemies.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 53.9%, Casual 18.6%, Strategy 17.4%, Action 5.8%, Indie 4.3%

  26. #26 Black blood
    81% matchMixed67% of 57 reviews2020
    Dev: Arcane Games
    Windows

    Black blood is a mix of hardcore Tower Defense strategy and top-down shooter. Act as a defender against alien invaders, attack and destroy all their insidious plans...

    Why similar: Aliens 27.1%, Tower Defense 25.7%, Shooter 11.1%, Survival 11%, Resource Management 10.4%

  27. #27 Ancient Planet Tower Defense
    79% matchVery Positive82% of 1,186 reviews2015
    Dev: Moonlight Mouse
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    Ancient Planet is classic tower defense game. The stronghold of an ancient civilization has been invaded by hordes of alien raiders. Use powerful technologies of the Ancient and repel the attack of the enemy's armies!

    Why similar: Tower Defense 79.6%, Strategy 12.3%, Casual 4.5%, Indie 3.7%

  28. #28 Towerful Defense: A Rogue TD
    76% 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: Tower Defense 36.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 30.8%, Survival 14.8%, Strategy 8.1%, 2D 3.8%

  29. #29 Gemini
    77% matchVery Positive84% of 152 reviews2020
    Dev: Gagonfe
    Windows

    Gemini is an action tower defense game, where your goal is to protect the crystal and stay alive.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 53.8%, Strategy 12%, Action 11.2%, 2D 9.1%, Casual 7.7%

  30. #30 Galactic Battles
    80% matchMostly Negative37% of 125 reviews2018
    Dev: IndieLipPub: Conglomerate 5
    Windows
    Median: 0 minMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 23%

    Galactic Battles is a complex 2D top-down space shooter in which you have to fight with alien invaders.

    Why similar: Action 44.3%, Retro 29%, Indie 26.6%

  31. #31 McDROID
    78% matchMostly Positive73% of 215 reviews2014
    Dev: Elefantopia
    Windows
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 93%

    Farm, Build, Defend, in the Galaxy's only Arcade-Tower-Defense.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 36.3%, Aliens 21%, Shooter 11.1%, Cartoony 8.5%, Strategy 8.2%

  32. #32 Space Cycle
    73% matchVery Positive94% of 198 reviews2024
    Dev: Some Sugar Studio
    Windows

    Space resources are the battleground for warring factions. As a Space Defense Officer, protect your faction's assets in a vast, hostile universe. Allocate resources, upgrade defenses, and repel relentless enemy attacks! With over 50 unique units and deep strategy, experience real-time tower defense!

    Why similar: Tower Defense 72%, Strategy 18%, Indie 4.6%, Casual 3.2%, Singleplayer 2.2%

  33. #33 Dome Keeper
    72% matchVery Positive92% of 19,233 reviews2022
    Dev: BippinbitsPub: Raw Fury
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 10.8 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Defend against waves of alien monsters in this unique roguelike action miner. Dig for resources, collect useful gadgets, and upgrade equipment to increase odds of survival – just hurry back before your dome is destroyed!

    Why similar: Tower Defense 46.4%, Resource Management 20.8%, Retro 12.9%, Action 9.3%, 2D 7.9%

  34. #34 Iron Marines Invasion
    75% matchMixed69% of 350 reviews2023
    Dev: Ironhide Game Studio
    Windows
    Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 67%

    Prepare to take off, soldier! The galaxy needs your strategy! Prove your RTS expertise, explore an entire galaxy and defend it from a threatening invasion.

    Why similar: Strategy 31.6%, Cartoony 24.6%, 2D 19.7%, Action 13.9%, Casual 10.1%

  35. #35 Defense Grid: The Awakening
    74% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 5,303 reviews2008
    Dev: Hidden Path Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 15.1 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    Defense Grid: The Awakening is a unique spin on tower defense gameplay that will appeal to players of all skill levels. A horde of enemies is invading, and it's up to the player to stop them by strategically building fortification towers around their base.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 73.9%, Aliens 12.7%, Strategy 10.2%, Indie 2.2%, Singleplayer 1%

  36. #36 Planet TD
    74% matchMixed62% of 274 reviews2023
    Dev: MD GamesPub: Next in Game
    Windows
    Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 51%

    6 different types of towers! 4 planets with different characteristics! 25 different enemies. Drones, Tanks, Biorobotic enemies and many different ground and air vehicles! Snowy and Glacial maps, Desert and Arid lands! Prepare to defend the solar system against invaders!

    Why similar: Tower Defense 52.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 32.4%, Strategy 10.4%, Casual 4.3%

  37. #37 SENTRY
    71% matchVery Positive83% of 853 reviews2024
    Dev: Fireblade Software
    Windows
    Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 70%

    SENTRY is an action-defense first person shooter where you defend your spaceship against invading aliens. Plot an escape route through hostile space and battle the enemy across your vessel with the support of traps, turrets and environmental destruction.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 36.8%, Aliens 25.3%, Survival 15%, Strategy 9.3%, Shooter 9.1%

  38. #38 UFO - Unfortunately Fortunate Organisms
    75% matchVery Positive86% of 63 reviews2017
    Dev: Rebourne StudiosPub: Back To Basics Gaming
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 69%

    U.F.O is an alien resource management action game where you beam up humans using your spaceship and churn them into resources to upgrade your spaceship. In 30 days, the evil galactic warlord will complete his master weapon. Can you defeat him in time or will he bring extinction to your race?

    Why similar: Aliens 43.1%, Action 22.3%, Resource Management 20.3%, Indie 14.3%

  39. #39 The Last Tower
    76% matchMixed41% of 64 reviews2018
    Dev: SalsawiPub: Salsawi Games
    Windows
    Median: 6 minMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 11%

    The Last Tower is an Arcade tower defense infinite runner game, your job is to prevent the invading alien armies from destroying mankinds last stronghold, the goal of The Last Tower is to get the highest score possible

    Why similar: Strategy 51.2%, Action 30.5%, Indie 18.3%

  40. #40 Medieval Defenders
    77% 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: Tower Defense 44.9%, Arcade 13.3%, Strategy 13%, Cartoony 7%, 2D 6.6%

  41. #41 Tower Dominion
    67% 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 50%, Aliens 22.1%, Resource Management 15.2%, Strategy 11.5%, Singleplayer 1.2%

  42. #42 Caverns of Mars: Recharged
    71% matchMostly Positive79% of 56 reviews2023
    Dev: SneakyBoxPub: Atari
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    Race through caverns while blasting away enemies and terrain to reach the depths of Mars in this reimagining of the 1981 classic.

    Why similar: Mars 34.4%, Aliens 16.7%, Score Attack 10.9%, Shooter 10.7%, Arcade 9.9%

  43. #43 Artificial Defense
    73% matchVery Positive82% of 210 reviews2016
    Dev: Thiemo Bolder, ONEMANGAMES
    Windows
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 95%

    Artificial Defense is a one man made, real time strategy game combining orbital shooter and tower defense components within an electrifying, virtual reality setting. You are the machine, a mighty computer-system defending its servers against swarms of intruding creeps.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 43.1%, Strategy 31.2%, Action 14.8%, Indie 10.9%

  44. #44 Gundroid
    69% matchVery Positive96% of 57 reviews2025
    Dev: Kitogoru Games
    Windows

    Protect the Earth from an alien invasion in this Run N’ Gun action spectacle. Take control of G.U.N.N.R. and battle your way through a blast from the pixelated past.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.9%, Arcade 14.4%, Fast-Paced 14.1%, Shooter 9.7%, Retro 9.7%

  45. #45 Defend Earth: Xenos Survivors
    70% matchVery Positive80% of 56 reviews2023
    Dev: ReijaPub: indie.io
    Windows

    You are Earth's last line of defense in a relentless alien invasion. Experience intense top-down roguelite action across diverse landscapes, fighting invaders with a versatile arsenal. Outsmart, outgun, and survive your foes. Every run increases the challenge - so adapt, evolve, dominate!

    Why similar: Aliens 54.4%, Survival 26.4%, Action 7.4%, Casual 5.3%, Indie 4.6%

  46. #46 Missile Command: Recharged
    70% matchVery Positive90% of 52 reviews2022
    Dev: Adamvision StudiosPub: Atari
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Defend your cities from an assault of missiles, planes, tanks, and more! Play solo or with a friend in co-op in this modern reimagining of the arcade classic.

    Why similar: Shooter 29.4%, Arcade 28.2%, Score Attack 21.7%, 2D 10.9%, Action 9.8%

  47. #47 Astro Looter: Survivor
    68% matchMostly Positive71% of 423 reviews2024
    Dev: Soda Game Studio
    Windows · Mac

    Explore alien planets to mine resources, kill alien insects, build defense turrets, and survive waves of insect attacks across the galactic frontier. Astro Looter combines elements of survival, roguelike, and tower defense in a top-down shooter.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 45.3%, Survival 21.6%, Shooter 20.3%, Action 5.9%, Casual 4.7%

  48. #48 Guardener
    69% matchVery Positive84% of 146 reviews2022
    Dev: Sokpop Collective
    Windows · Mac

    An arcade strategy game about defending your garden. Grow potatoes, onions and carrots to defend your lawn!

    Why similar: Survival 29.4%, Strategy 29.2%, 2D 15.8%, Tower Defense 13.6%, Arcade 9.8%

  49. #49 Rush for Glory
    73% matchMixed61% of 148 reviews2014
    Dev: Parseh Game StudioPub: KATNAPPE SP. Z O. O.
    Windows
    Median: 24 minMean: 29.8 hrs≥1hr: 34%

    Rush for Glory is featuring challenging and rewarding Tower Defense battles, in which players are defending their base against an alien invasion. By strategically building towers and upgrading them, the player can keep his base safely and further progress through the extensive singleplayer campaign.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 71.9%, Strategy 20%, Action 8.2%

  50. #50 Road Defense: Outsiders
    68% matchVery Positive84% of 159 reviews2023
    Dev: Minicactus Games
    Windows
    Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 2.5 hrs≥1hr: 60%

    Protect vehicles on the road and survive! Road Defense: Outsiders is a game that combines elements of the 'roguelike' and 'tower defense' genres. Upgrade the towers and your own skills to be able to annihilate all the life around you!

    Why similar: Tower Defense 30.6%, Score Attack 21.6%, Arcade 13%, Shooter 13%, Retro 7.9%

  51. #51 Grumpy Gaffer
    66% matchVery Positive94% of 123 reviews2024
    Dev: RC Games Studio
    Windows

    Join Mr. Gaffer on his mission to protect the peace of his home in this dynamic strategy game. Test your wits and reflexes as you face intense waves of enemies, and compete in thrilling mini-games against other players.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 42.7%, Old School 15.6%, Strategy 11.8%, Cartoony 9.4%, Retro 7.4%

  52. #52 Spoids
    71% matchMostly Positive72% of 115 reviews2017
    Dev: AirWave GamesPub: BindleBot
    Windows
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 77%

    Spoids is a challenging throwback to the original brand of tower defense games. Command the Remote Defense Space Station and respond to distress calls of those who are being attacked by the invaders. Travel from planet to planet using your powerful arsenal to hold back the Spoids.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 49.9%, Strategy 22.8%, Old School 10.5%, Action 9%, Indie 7.8%

  53. #53 Revenge of the Titans
    70% 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: Tower Defense 57.6%, Aliens 12.6%, Strategy 11.1%, Retro 4.5%, Arcade 4.5%

  54. #54 Anomaly Defenders
    69% matchMostly Positive77% of 676 reviews2014
    Dev: 11 bit studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Anomaly Defenders is the closing installment of the Anomaly series. The original incarnation of the Tower Offense sub-genre had players controlling humans fighting alien invaders. Now, the tables have turned. The human counterattack is underway and the alien homeworld is under threat.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 67.6%, Strategy 19.5%, Action 8%, Indie 4.9%

  55. #55 Anomaly: Warzone Earth
    68% matchVery Positive87% of 4,668 reviews2011
    Dev: 11 bit studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 11.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    Lead an armored squad through the perils of this reversed tower defense action-strategy game!

    Why similar: Tower Defense 48.4%, Strategy 24.6%, Aliens 14.8%, Action 6.3%, Indie 4.8%

  56. #56 Project Astra Dominium
    66% matchVery Positive90% of 88 reviews2024
    Dev: Snob Entertainment UG
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Project Astra Dominium is a Tower Defense game with Basebuilding and Automation elements. Build up your base to become a supply hub for Earth's desperately needed materials, gather resources while defending against an unknown alien threat and improve your tower's and AI capabilities.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 37.6%, Aliens 36.8%, Resource Management 12.7%, Strategy 8.3%, Indie 3.3%

  57. #57 DOSMan: Space Aliens in Space!
    65% matchVery Positive85% of 73 reviews2024
    Dev: DOSMan Games
    Windows

    Planet DOS is under attack by Space Aliens, DOSMan needs to fend them off and defend his home planet!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.9%, Shooter 23%, Cartoony 10.6%, Old School 10.3%, Action 7.6%

  58. #58 Candy Disaster - Tower Defense
    67% matchMostly Positive79% of 336 reviews2021
    Dev: ACE Entertainment
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 7.6 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 96%

    Candy Disaster is 3D trap-style tower defense game where you guard candies against alien thieves! Unlock powerful and clever traps, choose your arsenal for different bases, and find the deadliest trap combination - then watch those space goons walk into their death!

    Why similar: Tower Defense 35.3%, Survival 24.6%, Arcade 14.5%, Strategy 9.1%, Cartoony 8.3%

  59. #59 FROM ASHES, BLOOM
    64% matchVery Positive93% of 731 reviews2024
    Dev: Screenshakes
    Windows · Linux

    A minimalist rogue-like tower defense where you protect Earth against humanity.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 40.3%, Aliens 31.8%, Survival 18%, Action 4.7%, Indie 2.3%

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