- #1 Arms Evolution: ZOMBIE DESTROYER
97% matchMixed66% of 285 reviews2023
Dev: Ash Game StudioPub: LP Game
Windows
"Arms Evolution: ZOMBIE DESTROYER" is a unique Roguelite tower defense game. You will slaughter thousands of zombies in the game and enhance your weapon towers through build character in the RPG way. and , the game also offers an idle mode, so you can enjoy building weapons anytime and anywhere.
Why similar: Tower Defense 26.4%, Zombies 16%, Post-apocalyptic 13.4%, Roguelike 12.7%, Roguelite 9.3%
- #2 SHOOPER NOVA
96% matchVery Positive85% of 641 reviews2025
Dev: JamesikaPub: Gamersky Games
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Craft Your Ultimate Circular Fortress! Dive into SHOOPER NOVA, where you choose props and components to build a unique fortress. Unlock combos to shape your strategy and battle style. Become an unstoppable barrage machine and obliterate waves of enemies from all directions!
Why similar: Tower Defense 26.6%, Bullet Hell 17.5%, Roguelite 15.3%, Strategy 9.7%, Roguelike 9.2%
- #3 Defensurvivor
96% matchMostly Positive73% of 106 reviews2024
Dev: SignatureGamez
Windows
DEFENSURVIVOR is a strategy game where you build obstacles and place and move units to block zombies. There are various units with unique characteristics and powerful high-level units that can be obtained through combination. Use randomly given units to survive until the end!
Why similar: Tower Defense 28.8%, Bullet Hell 22.7%, Roguelite 15.5%, Zombies 10.5%, Strategy 7.2%
- #4 Beach Defense: Zombie Invasion
95% matchVery Positive83% of 132 reviews2026
Dev: Only Fun Games
Windows
Command soldiers, survive zombie waves! A light strategy game mixing turn-based & real-time strategy, bullet hell, and backpack-like mechanics. Fit troops into limited backpack slots, build max firepower, challenge difficulty levels, and defend the last beach. Perfect for tower defense & fans.
Why similar: Tower Defense 26.3%, Bullet Hell 18.4%, Zombies 13.4%, Roguelike 12.9%, Roguelite 10.8%
- #5 Undead Tide: Light's Defense
94% matchVery Positive85% of 72 reviews2026
Dev: Crazy Studio
Windows
Relaxed strategic bullet hell survival, defending against endless undead legions! A roguelite bullet hell shooter that blends hero development, talent builds, and weapon combinations, supporting multiple playstyles and strategies!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 30.2%, Roguelike 20.7%, Roguelite 14.2%, Dark Fantasy 9.6%, Strategy 9.2%
- #6 Towerful Defense: A Rogue TD
94% matchMostly Positive73% of 227 reviews2024
Dev: Mini Fun Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 68%
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 27.6%, Bullet Hell 18.4%, Top-Down Shooter 14.5%, Roguelite 13.9%, Roguelike 8.3%
- #7 City Defense Z
92% matchMostly Positive77% of 313 reviews2025
Dev: Good Mood Games
Windows · Linux
City Defense Z combines base-building and base defense in a roguelite progression loop. Build by day, defend by night, and face a growing zombie threat. Every defeat unlocks permanent upgrades, helping you rebuild smarter and push further each time. See how many days you can last.
Why similar: Tower Defense 23%, Zombies 19.4%, Post-apocalyptic 19.2%, Roguelike 13.6%, Roguelite 12.1%
- #8 Tower Survivors
93% matchMixed67% of 54 reviews2023
Dev: Final Screw
Windows · Linux
Fight an endless horde of evil minions and survive as long as you can. Collect loot and purchase new upgrades and magic abilities. Summon allies to stand along side you and survive the horde!
Why similar: Tower Defense 23.3%, Bullet Hell 18.4%, Top-Down Shooter 14.1%, Roguelite 12.8%, Zombies 12.6%
- #9 Spooky Survivors
91% matchMixed67% of 51 reviews2025
Dev: Aligned Games
Windows
Spooky Survivors puts you in the shoes of Van Hobo, a quirky hero battling the supernatural! Start with all unlocks BUT choose which to level up as you face endless waves. Equip powerful gear and unlock unique abilities. Outlast the nightmare and prove yourself as the ultimate spooky survivor!
Why similar: Vampires 23.4% ★, Bullet Hell 19.5%, Top-Down Shooter 13.8%, Roguelike 12.3%, Roguelite 10.9%
- #10 Mechs V Kaijus - Tower Defense
91% matchVery Positive84% of 540 reviews2022
Dev: Doble Punch Games
Windows
Median: 6.8 hrsMean: 13.2 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Mechs V Kaijus is an addictive hardcore tower defense gameplay. In Mechs V Kaijus you take on the role of Commander of a powerful Mechs squadron. Improve your Mech, strategically place towers and factories on the battlefield. Deploy support units on the battlefield, and save our civilization.
Why similar: Tower Defense 27.1%, Mechs 19% ★, Bullet Hell 13.9%, Robots 9.7%, Roguelike 9.2%
- #11 Towerful Defense: Prologue
90% 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 31.8%, Bullet Hell 23.7%, Roguelite 16.4%, Strategy 9.4%, Top-Down 7.2%
- #12 Astro Looter: Survivor
89% matchMostly Positive70% of 427 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: Vampires 25% ★, Bullet Hell 13.7%, Tower Defense 13.7%, Zombies 11.6%, Top-Down Shooter 10.2%
- #13 Rogue Tower
89% matchVery Positive83% of 5,887 reviews2022
Dev: Die of Death Games
Windows
Median: 10.7 hrsMean: 20.3 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Rogue Tower is a tower defense game with roguelike elements and a continuously expanding path which you can influence. Unlock, build, upgrade, expand, defend.
Why similar: Tower Defense 51.7%, Roguelike 19.7%, Strategy 12.2%, Roguelite 9.9%, Casual 5%
- #14 Crystal Guardians TD
88% matchVery Positive88% of 115 reviews2024
Dev: Green Pine Studios
Windows
Crystal Guardians is a tower defense game with rogue-like elements. Fight of waves and defend the world crystal. Gear up your towers with a powerful combination of items for your strategy. In an ever expanding map, find hidden powers and conquer the enemies.
Why similar: Tower Defense 41.2%, Roguelite 20.6%, Roguelike 20.3%, Strategy 11%, Casual 5.3%
- #15 Keep Keepers
87% matchVery Positive88% of 154 reviews2024
Dev: Thunderrock Innovations
Windows
Tower Defense meets Base Management. Strategically place your defenses. Craft wacky ammunition like fiery peppers and boomerang bananas. Discover amazing weapons and automate your economy while defending against waves of enemies. Can you handle the chaos?
Why similar: Tower Defense 48.3%, Roguelite 24.2%, Roguelike 19.6%, Strategy 7.9%
- #16 The Gate Must Stand
86% matchMostly Positive76% of 124 reviews2026
Dev: Senmu StudioPub: Gamersky Games
Windows
Fend off brutal waves of demonic hordes in this epic fantasy tower defense survivors like! Hack and slash among the action or zoom to strategically control the battlefield. You are the city’s last line of defense, build your base, defend the gate!
Why similar: Tower Defense 23.6%, Bullet Hell 18%, Hack and Slash 17.2%, Roguelite 12.5%, Roguelike 11.5%
- #17 Skewer Squad
84% matchVery Positive91% of 473 reviews2026
Dev: Fake OwlsPub: HARRISONWORLD CO.,LTD
Windows
Skewer Squad is a cute yet chaotic tower defense roguelite. Step into the apron of a Grillmaster, draft random ingredients, mix wild seasonings, and build a squad of skewers that are both delicious and powerful to defend your grill.
Why similar: Tower Defense 29%, Bullet Hell 23.1%, Roguelite 15.7%, Roguelike 15.2%, Strategy 7.8%
- #18 Road Defense: Outsiders
86% matchVery Positive83% of 162 reviews2023
Dev: Minicactus Games
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 2.7 hrs≥1hr: 62%
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 24.4%, Top-Down Shooter 22.7%, Bullet Hell 19.9%, Roguelite 14.4%, Roguelike 12.1%
- #19 Spirits of the Hellements - TD
85% matchVery Positive93% of 338 reviews2022
Dev: Hippo Rider Games
Windows
Assemble legendary Spirits and defend against the endless hordes of Hell. A tower defense where you must shape the battlefield and create a maze using the three Hellements. Use Fire, Lightning, and Wind tiles to trap your enemies, or augment your defenses.
Why similar: Tower Defense 68%, Strategy 20.8%, Casual 6%, Singleplayer 5.2%
- #20 Bees vs Zombees
83% matchVery Positive89% of 104 reviews2024
Dev: DeadPixelPub: DeadPIxel
Windows
A fast-paced roguelike tower defense where you choose your Queen Bee with unique skills and the Artisan to build turrets and cast powerful spells to defend your hive through regions infested with zombees. Face bosses with insane mechanics and survive the Zumbeecalypse!
Why similar: Tower Defense 26.1%, Bullet Hell 17.9%, Zombies 16%, Roguelike 13.7%, Roguelite 13.4%
- #21 Cluckmech Oasis
82% matchVery Positive88% of 3,514 reviews2024
Dev: BlackLightPub: Mammorize
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.9 hrsMean: 15.4 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Cluckmech Oasis, a top-down shooting Roguelike tower defense game. Play as the Warcluck and lead your team of animal heroes in a fight for survival. Collect, build and upgrade defenses, and engage in intense battle against waves of plant enemies.
Why similar: Tower Defense 31%, Top-Down Shooter 21.9%, Roguelike 16.7%, Roguelite 14%, Strategy 9.5%
- #22 Gods Of Defense
84% matchMostly Positive70% of 50 reviews2023
Dev: Blue Math
Windows
Tower Defense Rogue-like. Defend a temple on a procedural map with variety of towers. Craft your strategy through Boon and Curse cards. With every run earn faith to upgrade the weapons. Many progression paths keep you engaged and entertained without getting stuck.
Why similar: Tower Defense 49.8%, Roguelike 28.1%, Strategy 13.5%, Top-Down 6.3%, Singleplayer 2.3%
- #23 Lichgate: Tower Survivor
81% matchVery Positive84% of 57 reviews2026
Dev: Sun Lion Games
Windows
Burn through the underworld legion in this rogue-lite Tower Survivor. Craft the ultimate tower of destruction and survive as long as you can against endless hordes of enemies.
Why similar: Tower Defense 45.4%, Roguelite 19.2%, Strategy 15.7%, Dark Fantasy 9.3%, Top-Down 6.3%
- #24 Fortress Fury
81% matchMixed68% of 104 reviews2026
Dev: Kervado
Windows · Mac · Linux
Fortress Fury is a survivor multiplayer tower defense roguelite. Endless hordes of enemies want to crush your tower! Buy weapons and upgrades to craft an array of overpowering builds. Will you be able to survive all waves and be the last tower?
Why similar: Tower Defense 33.6%, Bullet Hell 23.5%, Roguelite 16.5%, Strategy 11.3%, Top-Down 9.1%
- #25 Vampire Survivors
78% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 263,355 reviews2022
Dev: poncle
Windows · Mac
Median: 19.1 hrsMean: 39.9 hrs≥1hr: 95%
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: Vampires 36.9% ★, Bullet Hell 25%, Roguelite 14.4%, Roguelike 7.6%, Top-Down Shooter 4.6%
- #26 Arcane Tower Survivors
80% matchMostly Positive75% of 97 reviews2025
Dev: Red Horde Games
Windows
Survive waves of enemies in this horde survival roguelite. Unleash devastating spells, master unique skills, and craft unstoppable builds. Between battles, fortify your tower and unlock powerful upgrades in a strategic meta-game. Will your magic outlast the chaos?
Why similar: Bullet Hell 27.5%, Roguelite 19.3%, Roguelike 18.3%, Dark Fantasy 13.1%, Top-Down 10.6%
- #27 Tangy TD
77% matchVery Positive92% of 1,406 reviews2026
Dev: Cakez
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 57%
Strategic tower defense where you play a witch, place class-based towers, equip them with items that grant powerful abilities, combine them, create unique builds & deal ridiculous amounts of damage! Customize your builds with a deep stat system and giant skill tree!
Why similar: Tower Defense 49.8%, Roguelike 22.4%, Strategy 13.3%, 2D 6.4%, Casual 4.7%
- #28 Apocalypse Party
79% matchMostly Positive74% of 5,410 reviews2023
Dev: Breaker Games
Windows
Median: 9.0 hrsMean: 15.7 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Apocalypse Party is a 3D top-down action Roguelike game. In this game, you will embark on a new mission to traverse through the Middle Ages and gradually master abilities, and arm yourself to become the strongest survivor through numerous choices.
Why similar: Vampires 23.5% ★, Zombies 14.3%, Top-Down Shooter 14.3%, Bullet Hell 13.5%, Roguelite 9.5%
- #29 Dead Ground
82% matchMixed61% of 115 reviews2018
Dev: DIG Games
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 73.3%, Strategy 11.4%, Roguelite 9.1%, 2D 2.8%, Casual 2.4%
- #30 Graveyard Gunslingers
79% matchMixed58% of 219 reviews2024
Dev: PyroPhysics
Windows
Shoot hordes of zombies in a bullet hell roguelite arena. By day, harvest resources, unlock map areas, and prepare for the upcoming night. Craft unique strategies by combining characters, weapons, and exploring a vast ability tree.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 19.4%, Top-Down Shooter 19.3%, Gun Customization 16%, Zombies 15.9%, Roguelite 12.3%
- #31 Last Outpost
78% matchMostly Positive78% of 78 reviews2025
Dev: Troyd Games
Windows
Last Outpost is a minimalist Base Building & Strategy game where you build and defend your outpost in zombie apocalypse. Choose your vehicle and loadout before embarking on your adventure. Use your abilities and control your units to eliminate all threats. Will you manage to defend your outpost?
Why similar: Tower Defense 36.5%, Zombies 22.7%, Roguelike 15.8%, Strategy 9.7%, Roguelite 8.7%
- #32 Survivor Challenge TD
77% matchVery Positive82% of 60 reviews2025
Dev: SQRT Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Survivor Challenge TD - is a Tower Defense game where you manage a single tower and add upgrades to it. Buy abilities, enhance upgrades, and defeat the boss!
Why similar: Tower Defense 37.1%, Bullet Hell 26.2%, Roguelite 18.4%, Strategy 9.3%, Stylized 6.9%
- #33 Fire at Campsite
76% matchVery Positive82% of 57 reviews2025
Dev: Salvador PalmaPub: ZOO Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Protect the campsite in this Single-Tower-Defense game where you play as a campfire against the local wildlife! With many abilities and characters at your disposal, try new builds, synergies, and combos to make those animals run away with fear!
Why similar: Tower Defense 26%, Bullet Hell 19.9%, Roguelite 14.5%, Roguelike 13.6%, Top-Down 8.5%
- #34 Gem Miner TD
74% matchVery Positive97% of 71 reviews2026
Dev: iFeral Games
Windows
Mine. Maze. Merge. Survive. Dig for powerful gems, merge them into game-breaking towers, stack buffs, and pick roguelike perks to build wild synergies. Do not let enemies drag your miner to the lava!
Why similar: Tower Defense 43.8%, Roguelite 22.1%, Roguelike 14.7%, Strategy 11.7%, 2D 5.9%
- #35 Everwarder
75% matchVery Positive88% of 81 reviews2025
Dev: qLatePub: indie.io
Windows · Mac · Linux
Everwarder is a refreshing take on the tower defense genre, blending roguelite mechanics with a time-based survival concept. Fight against the encroaching darkness and fend off emerging enemies. Collect artifacts, buy upgrades, discover ancient structures, unlock new units and more!
Why similar: Tower Defense 33.2%, Roguelite 16.5%, Roguelike 14.6%, Dark Fantasy 11.2%, Strategy 9.4%
- #36 Tower Dominion
73% matchVery Positive86% of 5,105 reviews2025
Dev: Parallel 45 Games
Windows
Median: 11.8 hrsMean: 22.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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 47%, Roguelike 20.6%, Roguelite 18.1%, Strategy 12.1%, Singleplayer 2.2%
- #37 Book Shooter
74% matchVery Positive88% of 144 reviews2025
Dev: SOS GameLab.Pub: YuetteGames
Windows
《Book Shooter》is a tower defense roguelike game where YOU become the magic tome! Transmigrated into a fantasy world, you inhabit legendary books like An Actor's Work, The Bible, and A Brief History of Time. You will face many enemies, come and fight!
Why similar: Tower Defense 27.1%, Bullet Hell 18.3%, Roguelike 14.2%, Dark Fantasy 8.7%, Roguelite 8.3%
- #38 Zombie Defense
76% matchVery Positive84% of 2,171 reviews2016
Dev: Home Net Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 58%
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: Zombies 44.4%, Tower Defense 40.4%, Strategy 8.7%, Casual 3%, Top-Down 2.1%
- #39 Endless Defense: Survival
75% matchMixed49% of 77 reviews2024
Dev: New Folder
Windows
This is a innovative roguelike TD game made with the 『CliCli』. No need for path planning or tower combos—just one tower! With almost 100 weapons, you’ll be mowing down foes and dominating the battlefield. Enjoy the rush and let off some steam!
Why similar: Tower Defense 39.5%, Roguelike 18.9%, Roguelite 17%, Strategy 12.3%, Top-Down 5.7%
- #40 Outhold
70% matchVery Positive86% of 1,581 reviews2025
Dev: Tellus Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Outhold is a short, strategic incremental game that blends tower defense with a deep meta-progression. Experiment with builds and find overpowered synergies to defend the dwindling fires of Outhold.
Why similar: Tower Defense 49.9%, Strategy 14.3%, Roguelike 13.1%, Top-Down 7.9%, Casual 6.6%
- #41 Block Tower TD
73% matchVery Positive84% of 86 reviews2023
Dev: MyDreamForever
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Block Tower TD is a roguelike tower defense strategy game with interesting innovations. Build a world out of blocks, choose random upgrades to make every run unique.
Why similar: Tower Defense 40.8%, Roguelike 20.8%, Roguelite 19.4%, Strategy 12.9%, 2D 6.2%
- #42 Ash Warden
71% matchMostly Positive74% of 107 reviews2026
Dev: Mgfa StudioPub: Molter Games
Windows
Survive waves of enemies in Ash Warden, an incremental tower defense where you slowly become overpowered. Unlock new abilities, fight against powerful bosses, and evolve into an unstoppable force against the endless Redgaze hordes.
Why similar: Tower Defense 33.1%, Post-apocalyptic 20.9%, Roguelite 14.4%, Strategy 8.5%, Dark Fantasy 7.8%
- #43 Zombie Rollerz: The Last Ship
71% matchVery Positive83% of 199 reviews2025
Dev: Zing Games Inc.Pub: Wandering Wizard
Windows
Build turrets, lead your crew, and upgrade the ship while gathering loot in this exciting "Tower Defense-on-wheels zombie survival roguelite" game.
Why similar: Tower Defense 26.3%, Bullet Hell 20.4%, Zombies 17.2%, Roguelite 14.1%, Roguelike 13.1%
- #44 Biters & Bullets: Prologue
72% matchVery Positive90% of 352 reviews2022
Dev: Night Owls
Windows
Battle and survive hordes of monsters in this high octane casual game with rogue-lite elements. Defeat bosses, hot-wire cars and stack powerups. How long will you survive?
Why similar: Bullet Hell 23%, Post-apocalyptic 21.1%, Zombies 19%, Roguelite 15.9%, Top-Down 8.6%
- #45 Monsters are Coming!
68% matchVery Positive81% of 2,612 reviews2025
Dev: LudogramPub: Raw Fury
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Beware, Monsters are Coming! In this Tower-Survivor rogue-lite, you protect an ever-moving city from unrelenting hordes. Gather resources, fortify defences, and survive for as long as you can. Will you reach the Ark?
Why similar: Tower Defense 28%, Bullet Hell 20.2%, Hack and Slash 18.5%, Roguelite 14.7%, Top-Down 9%
- #46 Miracle Brave
69% matchVery Positive89% of 62 reviews2026
Dev: 1029studio
Windows
Miracle Brave blends inventory management, deck-building, tower defense, and shooter combat! Strategize your gear, forge your unique build from countless progression paths, take control of your hero, and hold back endless waves of beasts. Carve out your path to victory and forge your own legend!
Why similar: Tower Defense 33.9%, Bullet Hell 19.8%, Roguelite 16.7%, Roguelike 13.2%, Strategy 8.9%
- #47 Rogue Monster Rush
67% matchVery Positive96% of 242 reviews2026
Dev: Ghost Vibes LLC
Windows
A unique Tower Defense game featuring Monster Collecting and Roguelike mechanics. Hatch, upgrade, and command a party of monster defenders, while unleashing player spells, to defend your base from the hordes of invading robots.
Why similar: Tower Defense 64.3%, Roguelike 31.1%, Strategy 3%, Casual 1.6%
- #48 Dr. Professor Scientist's Weapons Testing Facility
72% matchVery Positive84% of 77 reviews2022
Dev: Cool Smithy Games
Windows
DPSWTF is a base defense game with roguelike elements, where instead of placing towers, you build the best tower of them all. Combine the best projectiles with effective modifiers and push back the incoming hordes. Research them all to conquer the secrets of the Great North!
Why similar: Tower Defense 28.5%, Gun Customization 27.5%, Roguelite 13.8%, Roguelike 13.4%, Strategy 6.7%
- #49 This Isn't Just Tower Defense
69% matchMixed61% of 122 reviews2025
Dev: Pri Games
Windows
Defend your base with placeable towers that can be upgraded endlessly. Automate your production and make sure there's enough power to keep everything running.
Why similar: Tower Defense 42%, Bullet Hell 32.6%, Strategy 9.3%, Top-Down 8.2%, Casual 6.2%
- #50 20 Minutes Till Dawn
66% matchVery Positive91% of 28,878 reviews2023
Dev: flanne
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 11.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%
20 Minutes Till Dawn is a survival roguelite where endless hordes of creatures lurk from the dark. Craft an array of overpowering builds and eradicate waves of Lovecraftian nightmares. Will you be able to survive the night?
Why similar: Gun Customization 23.4%, Bullet Hell 21%, Top-Down Shooter 18.8%, Roguelite 13.8%, Dark Fantasy 10.1%
- #51 Output Pasture
71% matchVery Positive85% of 99 reviews2020
Dev: DuskDogStudio
Windows
Output Pasture is a fast-paced Tower Defense Game which combines the elements of roguelike. Unlock, combine unique animals to battle together, and fight the evil Machine Legion.
Why similar: Tower Defense 32.5%, Strategy 31.1%, Casual 16.5%, Roguelike 14.7%, 2D 5.1%
- #52 Acid Planet
69% matchVery Positive80% of 70 reviews2024
Dev: Adam Travers
Windows
Acid Planet is a caustic blend of horde-survival, tower-defense and strategy. Build, fight and evolve to survive against rampaging swarms of monsters and fearsome Kaiju.
Why similar: Tower Defense 24.1%, Bullet Hell 14.4%, Post-apocalyptic 14.1%, Top-Down Shooter 13%, Roguelite 8.5%
- #53 Demonlore
70% matchVery Positive84% of 101 reviews2022
Dev: Barrel Smash Studios
Windows
A rogue-lite action strategy game with deck building. Fight the undead legion, forge your path, and gain powerful permanent progression. Godlike difficulty modes, mutators, heroic units, elite enemies, and unlockable rewards - endless replayability awaits!
Why similar: Tower Defense 30.6%, Zombies 25.1%, Roguelite 16.2%, Roguelike 13.4%, Strategy 9.4%
- #54 Yet Another Zombie Survivors
66% matchVery Positive91% of 13,359 reviews2023
Dev: Awesome Games Studio
Windows
Median: 10.0 hrsMean: 20.5 hrs≥1hr: 91%
The Horde is coming but you're ready to fight it! Assemble your team and decide upon their enhancements to find the most efficient synergies against thousands of the undead. Survive. Then evolve. Then break all the limits in this deceivingly simple but addictive bullet heaven game.
Why similar: Zombies 22.4%, Top-Down Shooter 19.8%, Bullet Hell 17.6%, Roguelite 13.6%, Roguelike 13.5%
- #55 Hunters Of The Dead
73% matchMixed62% of 172 reviews2014
Dev: TrapticsPub: Strategy First
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Rescue your fellow Hunters, and with their help locate and destroy Dracula!
Why similar: Tower Defense 28.2%, Vampires 24.3% ★, Zombies 21.1%, Strategy 15.9%, Roguelike 10.5%
- #56 FatalZone: Outbreak
68% matchMostly Positive75% of 305 reviews2023
Dev: Midhard GamesPub: 101XP
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 2.6 hrs≥1hr: 50%
Outbreak is the demo version of FatalZone, a bullet heaven zombie apocalypse shooter where you'll have to upgrade your base, hone your mercs' skills, and put them to the test to survive.
Why similar: Zombies 20.3%, Bullet Hell 18.1%, Top-Down Shooter 16.5%, Post-apocalyptic 13.4%, Roguelite 12.1%
- #57 Tower Escape
68% matchVery Positive84% of 403 reviews2023
Dev: Final Screw
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 48%
Tower Escape is a reverse tower defense game, where instead of defending against incoming enemies, you play the baddies and guide your minions to the exit. Recruit a team of minions, and collect powerful gems and relics that make each run unique.
Why similar: Tower Defense 36.8%, Roguelite 20.4%, Roguelike 16.7%, Top-Down 9.3%, Strategy 9.1%
- #58 Loopstructor
66% matchVery Positive84% of 378 reviews2024
Dev: Pone Games
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 77%
This is a strategy game that combines tower defense with Roguelike. Unlike traditional tower defense game, the towers in the game are vehicles that move along ‘loops’.You need to create defense loop and build battle trains to defend against enemy attacks.
Why similar: Tower Defense 39.6%, Roguelike 20.7%, Strategy 12.3%, Roguelite 9.1%, Top-Down 8.8%
- #59 Crystal Guardians Prologue
66% matchVery Positive94% of 77 reviews2024
Dev: Green Pine Studios
Windows
Crystal Guardians prologue (small slice of the full game) is a tower defense game with rogue-like elements. Fight off waves and defend the base crystal. Gear up your towers with a powerful combination of items for your personal strategy. In a procedural map, find hidden powers and conquer the enemy.
Why similar: Tower Defense 41.4%, Roguelike 21%, Roguelite 19.9%, Strategy 11.4%, Casual 5.6%
- #60 Black blood
70% matchMixed66% of 58 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: Tower Defense 31.9%, Gun Customization 29.8%, Robots 13.4%, Top-Down 10.2%, Strategy 9.1%