Games Like Get Off My Lawn!

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 35.6%, Aliens 23.5%, Shooter 19.6%, Indie 6%, Casual 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: This game perfectly mirrors the 'hold your ground' arcade shooter mechanics where you must manage resources while fighting off endless alien swarms.

Thousands of aliens, giant spiders, mutant lizards, and more are on the attack - can you survive the onslaught? Crimsonland is a top-down shooter with a touch of RPG. Unlock over 30 weapons and over 50 perks from quirky to brutal. Complete the quest and show your skills in five survival modes.

Why similar: Shooter 65.1%, Indie 14.8%, Action 10.8%, Arcade 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: It offers the same high-intensity, top-down arcade shooting experience where survival against massive waves is the only objective.

Tesla vs Lovecraft is an intense top-down twin stick arena shooter from the creators of Crimsonland and Neon Chrome. Play as the enigmatic inventor Nikola Tesla harnessing the static energy to power up Tesla-Mech and give the lovecraftian nightmares a lesson in horror!

Why similar: Shooter 56.6%, Indie 19.2%, Action 9.6%, Horror 8.4%, Singleplayer 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: This fast-paced, top-down shooter features chaotic wave-based combat and powerful weaponry that feels very similar to the arcade action of the seed game.

“METAL SLUG”, the pinnacle of 2D action-shooting on NEOGEO returns in a brand new strategy game on Steam!

Why similar: Tower Defense 60%, Multiplayer 18.9%, Shooter 10.2%, Action 7.4%, Arcade 2.6%

Why You'll Like It: This title blends classic 2D arcade action with tower defense strategy, featuring a similar visual style and wave-based progression.

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 78.3%, Shooter 4.9%, Indie 4.5%, Action 3.7%, Funny 3.1%

Why You'll Like It: It combines third-person action combat with tower defense strategy, allowing you to personally intervene in the defense of your territory.

The endless darkness and the somber, long passages of a military complex have become the abode of evil, thousands of blood-thirsty creatures fill its offices, storehouses and mysterious laboratories. About 1,000 monsters on each map, showing up to 100 monsters simultaneously on one playing screen.

Why similar: Aliens 38.7%, Shooter 36.3%, Arcade 6.7%, Indie 5.7%, Horror 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: This classic top-down shooter focuses on mowing down hordes of aliens with an arsenal of weapons in a high-octane arcade environment.

Iron Snout is a fast, colorful and brutal fighting game in which you will be helping a piglet fight for its life against hordes of wolves.

Why similar: Funny 31.1%, Casual 17.9%, Indie 16.7%, Arcade 13.5%, Action 13.2%

Why You'll Like It: It is a fast-paced, single-screen arcade brawler that captures the same 'one against many' intensity found in the seed game.

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

Why similar: Tower Defense 72%, Aliens 11.5%, Casual 8.8%, Indie 5.3%, Action 2.3%

Why You'll Like It: It features a distinct sci-fi theme and tower defense gameplay that focuses on protecting a central point from incoming space threats.

Players measure stamina with a never-ending stream of green creatures within the borders of a special military mission.

Why similar: Tower Defense 34.5%, Aliens 26.7%, Shooter 22.6%, Indie 5.5%, Arcade 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: It is a strategy-shooter hybrid that pits you against alien forces in a lane-based defense format that echoes the seed game's mechanics.

Vlambeer's SUPER CRATE BOX is coming to bring back the glory of the golden arcade age, when all that really mattered was getting on that high score list. Grab your baseball cap and loosen your pants, it's time to fight endless hordes of enemies and collect every weapon crate you can.

Why similar: Shooter 42.6%, Multiplayer 17.1%, Indie 16.7%, Arcade 12.9%, Action 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: It is a pure, high-intensity arcade shooter that forces you to constantly adapt your strategy while fighting off waves of enemies in a confined space.

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

Why similar: Tower Defense 43.1%, Shooter 18.4%, Aliens 17.7%, Indie 5.6%, Multiplayer 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: This game features base-building and tower defense mechanics combined with arcade-style shooting to protect your territory from robots.

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 54.9%, Aliens 22.8%, Casual 9.8%, Arcade 4.2%, Funny 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: This tower defense game features a quirky alien invasion theme that aligns well with the lighthearted tone of the seed game.

Mow down thousands of night creatures and survive until dawn! Vampire Survivors is a gothic horror casual game with rogue-lite elements, where your choices can allow you to quickly snowball against the hundreds of monsters that get thrown at you. Be the bullet hell!

Why similar: Casual 28.1%, Indie 22.6%, Arcade 21.9%, Multiplayer 10.9%, Singleplayer 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: It is the modern gold standard for wave-based survival, offering the same addictive, arcade-style loop of upgrading weapons to survive increasingly difficult hordes.

The Culling Of The Cows is a side-scrolling shooter / tower defence game. You will take the role of Sammy, a soliloquizing schizophrenic farmer with a self prophesied mission to lay waste to the disease spreading over his farm.

Why similar: Tower Defense 45.3%, Indie 18.4%, Casual 16.8%, Shooter 15%, Action 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: It is a 2D side-scrolling shooter that features a grumpy protagonist defending against waves of enemies, mirroring the seed game's premise.

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 64.3%, Casual 15.3%, Funny 9.1%, Indie 6.4%, Singleplayer 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: It shares the thematic 'grumpy old man' vibe while focusing on tower defense and strategic placement to survive waves.

Create a hero from one of four classes to save Etheria in this 4-player coop Tower Defense Action-RPG. Includes Steam exclusive Portal gun & TF2 familiars!

Why similar: Tower Defense 64.4%, Multiplayer 22.8%, Funny 8%, Singleplayer 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: It successfully merges action-RPG combat with tower defense, requiring the player to actively participate in the defense of their position.

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 68.3%, Shooter 8.6%, Aliens 7.9%, Multiplayer 6.5%, Indie 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers a unique blend of first-person shooting and tower defense, requiring you to build defenses while personally engaging the enemy.

Nuclear Throne is a post-apocalyptic roguelike-like top-down shooter. Not 'the final hope of humanity' post-apocalyptic, but 'humanity is extinct and mutants and monsters now roam the world' post-apocalyptic. Can you reach the Nuclear Throne?

Why similar: Shooter 53%, Indie 30%, Action 11.5%, Singleplayer 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: This fast-paced, top-down roguelike shooter emphasizes quick reflexes and arcade-style combat against diverse alien-like enemies.

A modern hybrid of the classic RTS and modern Tower Defense. Recruit soldiers, place them on slots and let them shoot incoming waves of zombies by their own. Order supplies, throw grenades, order airstrikes and many more... Perfect mix of strategy, tactics and micromanagement.

Why similar: Tower Defense 58.1%, Multiplayer 13.2%, Shooter 10.1%, Casual 7.6%, Indie 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a straightforward tower defense experience where you must manage your resources and units to survive waves of attackers.

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

Why similar: Shooter 75.3%, Funny 14.3%, Action 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: This title captures the retro arcade shooter feel with an alien-themed premise that fits the seed game's aesthetic.

Bad Caterpillars and their swarms of insect hordes are invading. Get to your ship, man the lasers, and save the galaxy from caterpillars, scorpions, spiders, and a slew of other ill-tempered giant killer insects.

Why similar: Casual 56.6%, Indie 29.8%, Action 13.7%

Why You'll Like It: It is a colorful, arcade-style shoot-em-up that focuses on simple, fast-paced gameplay mechanics.

Broforce is an action-packed side-scrolling run ‘n’ gun ode to freedom, putting you in control of an under-funded, overpowered paramilitary organization dealing exclusively in excessive force.

Why similar: Shooter 34.2%, Multiplayer 22.5%, Indie 10.9%, Funny 8.5%, Action 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers chaotic, high-energy arcade action that rewards aggressive playstyles and constant movement.

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 80.7%, Casual 12.2%, Indie 7%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers a classic tower defense experience with a focus on strategic placement to hold back waves of enemies.

Terrorize humanity with your UFO because you're an alien and what else are you going to do?

Why similar: Aliens 35.4%, Casual 31.1%, Indie 18.3%, Action 8.9%, Funny 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: This game features an alien abduction theme and arcade-style action that aligns with the sci-fi elements of the seed game.

Risk of Rain is an action platformer with roguelike elements. With permanent death as a primary feature, players will have to play their best to get as far as possible. Fight on a mysterious planet with randomly spawning enemies and bosses, either alone or with 3 friends in online co-op.

Why similar: Indie 44.6%, Multiplayer 31.4%, Action 17.9%, Singleplayer 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: It is a wave-based survival game that requires you to manage your character's power and positioning to survive increasingly difficult alien encounters.

Defend the Oval Office from an endless alien invasion by harnessing the abilities of your favorite (or least favorite) U.S. Presidents.

Why similar: Tower Defense 55.5%, Aliens 20.5%, Casual 11%, Funny 7.5%, Action 4.1%

Get ready for modern battles! Defend your islands against evil invaders in jungles! Your team will consist of modern snipers, gunners, rockets, ice towers and other great things. A deep conflict has been brewing between you and the evil invaders. Fight to protect your freedom and liberty.

Why similar: Tower Defense 65.9%, Casual 18%, Indie 11.1%, Action 5%

Why You'll Like It: It is a straightforward tower defense game that requires players to defend a specific location from incoming waves of attackers.

Waves is an Arcade Twin-Stick Shooter that's all about High Scores. Build your combo and drop bombs in pursuit of Leaderboard dominance over seven game-modes!

Why similar: Shooter 65%, Arcade 22.6%, Action 6.9%, Singleplayer 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: This is a pure, minimalist arcade shooter that focuses entirely on the mechanical satisfaction of clearing the screen of enemies.

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

Why similar: Tower Defense 58.6%, Casual 25.8%, Funny 10.1%, Indie 4.3%, Singleplayer 1.1%

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!

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

Stranded on an alien planet, you must defend your Powercore! Use your weapons to fight hordes of alien enemies and strategically use traps in this new FPS tower-defense survival game!

Why similar: Tower Defense 37.3%, Aliens 22.6%, Shooter 16.1%, Multiplayer 15.3%, Indie 4.5%

Grandpa has gone mad! collect the cheese and give them to Reeze so he can feed his mouse to get the hell out of the house!

Why similar: Shooter 69.6%, Arcade 22.6%, Action 7.8%

It is WAR!Team up with your comrades to stand against the pesky aliens.

Why similar: Indie 46.6%, Multiplayer 31.4%, Action 22%

Aliens Attack is a short and frenetic VR game. Players will have to master their reflexes and skills to reach the goal: defend the pillars of knowledge while fending off the multiple waves of aliens that come to destroy them.

Why similar: Casual 37.8%, Shooter 29.8%, Indie 21.5%, Action 10.9%

In this tug-of-war, casual defense game， you play Leonidas who is the hero-king of Sparta, against hordes of attacking zombies in Thermopylae. Recruit allies and build defenses to stop them!

Why similar: Tower Defense 58.3%, Casual 22.4%, Indie 14.9%, Singleplayer 4.3%

Constant fun and excitement! Bloody fighting from the start. Epic battles within 30 seconds. An all-new game type is coming!

Why similar: Tower Defense 55.5%, Casual 33.1%, Indie 11.4%

Shoot to move, move to live, live to shoot! Blast Off Far Away (B.O.F.A.) is a space-themed, top-down arena shooter, with a focus on fast-paced arcade-esque gameplay, with the unique twist where movement is limited through the use of the player's gun.

Why similar: Shooter 47.9%, Casual 18.1%, Arcade 15.7%, Aliens 11.7%, Action 5.5%

SQUIDS FROM SPACE is an 8v8, team-based PvP top-down shooter where humans and the sinister Squid aliens wage war for the future of the Earth!

Why similar: Aliens 30.9%, Casual 23.4%, Multiplayer 17.4%, Indie 12.6%, Action 8.8%

‘Oh, Bugger!’ is a first-person shooter set in a luxury space hotel overrun by alien hordes. As a professional alien exterminator, pilot your mech to blast aliens and destroy their eggs, ending the infestation for good!

Why similar: Aliens 42.3%, Shooter 36.7%, Arcade 11.4%, Action 6.4%, Singleplayer 3.2%

Its Simple, SHOOT! Is a minimalist top down 2D waveshooter that has the player utilizing various weapons and abilities to overcome their foes.

Why similar: Casual 77.2%, Action 22.8%

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

Why similar: Shooter 39.7%, Casual 28.9%, Arcade 15.2%, Action 8.8%, Indie 5.8%

You think you’ve seen everything in Stream already?! No, buddy, you never saw anything like that before! The Vikings against the cows! Show them the strength of Odin and twist their horns off!

Why similar: Tower Defense 68.6%, Casual 20.1%, Indie 11.3%

Pewt 'em Up! is a retro inspired arcade space shoot 'em up with lots of upgrades, achievements, extras and more.

Why similar: Shooter 39%, Aliens 37.9%, Arcade 14%, Action 5.9%, Indie 2.2%

Howdy, stranger! Hide from a vigilant UFO, find weapon components, and protect the farm from malevolent extraterrestrial threats.

Why similar: Shooter 59.3%, Casual 15.3%, Horror 11.7%, Singleplayer 6.4%, Action 5%

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 37.3%, Shooter 28.6%, Casual 13.5%, Arcade 10.9%, Indie 6.7%

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 52.2%, Aliens 27.6%, Casual 13.7%, Action 3.9%, Singleplayer 2.7%

Humans VS Aliens FPS shooter combined with RTS.

Why similar: Indie 66.3%, Action 33.7%

Fire with Fire is an online player vs player tower defense strategy game about ascendant fireball creatures fighting over the last remaining fuel sources of a dying planet. Save the trees and rise up the leader boards. New unique towers, creeps and arenas in development.

Why similar: Tower Defense 69%, Casual 12.7%, Indie 10.4%, Multiplayer 7.9%

Defend your city from the appliance uprising! Play as a Rebellious Hero who is a neural networks backup file loaded into the toaster. Guns! Toaster!

Why similar: Shooter 56.9%, Arcade 21%, Funny 10.4%, Action 8.7%, Indie 2%

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 58.4%, Aliens 33.3%, Singleplayer 4.2%, Action 4%

Join the battle to save earth from aliens and robots. Choose to play on the side of humans or aliens in battle. 1. Play alongside up to 50 online players 2. Choose various levels 3. Play in various modes such a s capture the king, rush, team deathmatch, conquest.

Why similar: Shooter 63.8%, Multiplayer 12.5%, Aliens 12.4%, Action 9.4%, Singleplayer 1.9%

Evil Defenders is a fun, frenetic defense game: build and upgrade your towers, сast spells to repel enemy forces, use special landmarks and defend the Lands of Evil from invaders! Feel free to play the game in many different ways through unique tower upgrades, a deep skill tree and 100 in-game achievements.

Why similar: Tower Defense 77.2%, Casual 14.5%, Indie 8.2%

Aliens Invaded Our Planet is a Multiplayer / CO-OP (Up to 6P) FPS & Arcade Style Action game, the game is about alien invasion in 1900s Richalley Town. Shoot and run for your life against the aliens!

Why similar: Casual 52.1%, Indie 32.1%, Action 15.9%

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

Why similar: Tower Defense 34.9%, Shooter 22.2%, Indie 16.1%, Arcade 9%, Action 7.9%

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 82.9%, Indie 11.3%, Action 5.8%

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 56.6%, Aliens 15.4%, Casual 15.3%, Indie 9.3%, Action 3.3%

Armed with nothing more than a dash and a hunger for survival, fend off the beasts that desire to slice you up and put you on a platter (with bread or crackers as a palette cleanser of course).

Why similar: Casual 32.5%, Arcade 24.6%, Funny 17.1%, Indie 13%, Action 9.9%