Games Like Hell Warders

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 41.2%, Co-op 20.2%, Online Co-Op 11%, Strategy 8.1%, Multiplayer 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: This title is the definitive action-tower defense hybrid, featuring massive scale battles and direct combat that mirrors the intensity of Hell Warders.

Dungeon Defenders: Awakened is co-op Tower Defense combined with epic Action RPG combat. You’re able to join forces with up to four players to take on a never-ending army of orcs, demons, and dragons! Are your defenses strong enough to save the world of Etheria?

Why similar: Tower Defense 24.8%, Online Co-Op 18.2%, Co-op 14.8%, Action RPG 11.5%, Multiplayer 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: A modern reimagining of the original classic that maintains the core hero-defense loop with updated visuals and mechanics.

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 29.4%, Online Co-Op 21.4%, Multiplayer 12.6%, Action RPG 11.1%, Strategy 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: The quintessential action-RPG tower defense game that established the formula of managing defenses while controlling a powerful hero.

Deathtrap is a Tower Defense game with strong action-RPG elements, a game of vicious tricks, killing machines, rotating blades and splattering blood.

Why similar: Tower Defense 29.6%, Co-op 12.2%, Dark Fantasy 9.7%, Action RPG 9%, Online Co-Op 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, action-heavy tower defense game that incorporates deep RPG character progression and skill trees.

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 43.5%, Co-op 17.1%, Online Co-Op 11.9%, Strategy 7.1%, Multiplayer 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: A classic in the genre that perfectly blends third-person action with strategic trap placement and co-op gameplay.

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 51.8%, Co-op 18%, Online Co-Op 11.4%, Strategy 8%, Multiplayer 6%

Why You'll Like It: This game masterfully combines first-person shooter mechanics with tower defense strategy, requiring players to build mazes while actively fighting off waves.

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 54.7%, Co-op 15.5%, Strategy 9.2%, Online Co-Op 9.1%, Multiplayer 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: The original FPS-tower defense hybrid that provides a challenging and tactical experience similar to the defensive requirements of Hell Warders.

Dungeon Defenders II is a cooperative Action Tower Defense game packed with roleplaying elements like loot, leveling, and pets.

Why similar: Tower Defense 29.8%, Online Co-Op 26.2%, Multiplayer 15.6%, Action RPG 12.6%, Fantasy 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: A free-to-play entry in the series that offers extensive hero variety and cooperative tower defense action.

CREEPS CRUMBLE. HEROES RISE. Command a team of renegade heroes and impale, slash, tear and burn through legions of undead hell-bent on world domination. Your mission: to defeat the world’s most powerful vampire, Count Necrosis.

Why similar: Tower Defense 59.3%, Strategy 10.1%, RPG 8.6%, Co-op 7%, Multiplayer 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses heavily on hero-based combat within a tower defense framework, emphasizing character skills and positioning.

The Riftbreaker is a solo or Co-op base-building, survival game with Action-RPG elements for up to 4 players. Hack & slash countless hordes of enemies. Build up your base, craft powerful weapons and research new inventions to survive.

Why similar: Tower Defense 32.9%, Online Co-Op 27.3%, Action RPG 17.1%, Multiplayer 15.1%, Strategy 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: While more focused on base building, it features intense action-RPG combat and tower defense elements that feel very similar to Hell Warders' gameplay loop.

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 57.9%, Tower Defense 20.7%, Co-op 9.6%, Strategy 4.7%, Multiplayer 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: A 1950s-themed action-tower defense game that emphasizes co-op play and direct hero combat against swarms of enemies.

Take on wild beasts, ruthless soldiers, and ancient gods in this 2D Action-Platformer inspired by Tower-Defense combat.

Why similar: Tower Defense 45.3%, Co-op 15.1%, Strategy 11.7%, RPG 11.3%, Action 7%

Why You'll Like It: This game mixes tower defense with platforming and action, requiring players to switch between characters to manage defenses and fight.

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 58.2%, Co-op 20.8%, Strategy 14.1%, Action 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: This title blends top-down shooter action with tower defense, forcing players to actively participate in the destruction of enemy waves.

Team up or face it alone in this top down zombie slaying defense adventure! Featuring up to 4 player online co-op, cleanse the infected wave by wave and upgrade your base with traps & defenses to build the Ultimate Zombie Defense. Can YOU stop them?

Why similar: Tower Defense 29.9%, Online Co-Op 21.8%, Co-op 14.4%, Multiplayer 8.9%, Action 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: Combines top-down action with tower defense elements, specifically tailored for cooperative survival against waves of enemies.

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 49.9%, Dark Fantasy 24.1%, Strategy 14.5%, Fantasy 11.5%

Why You'll Like It: A roguelite tower defense game that incorporates survival and building mechanics with active combat.

Iron Grip: Warlord invigorates tower defense with first-person shooter elements to give a new twist to the genre.It puts you in the heat of the battle, fighting off hordes of AI-controlled invaders. Play alone or with friends, in a diverse and challenging struggle to save all of Atelia.

Why similar: Tower Defense 64.7%, Co-op 18%, Action 17.2%

Why You'll Like It: An older but effective hybrid that allows players to build defenses and jump into the fray with first-person combat.

TOWER ▪ DEFENSE ▪ STRATEGY. Control Vessels. Utilize their uniquely deep set of towers. Create an everchanging defense. Play with friends. Protect your Basin at all costs. An absolute Tower Defense, Real-Time Strategy Hybrid

Why similar: Tower Defense 35.7%, Co-op 19.8%, Online Co-Op 17.3%, Multiplayer 11.6%, Fantasy 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: A co-op focused tower defense game that emphasizes strategic planning and active defense management.

Command your TOY SOLDIERS in epic, action-packed battles.

Why similar: Tower Defense 60%, Strategy 22.3%, Action 10%, Casual 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: An action-oriented tower defense game where you can take direct control of individual units and turrets to repel waves.

Build Defenses and Battle against the Clockwork horde in this 2D Action RPG / Tower Defense hybrid. Experience a gripping story, which unfolds as you progress through 75 Days of warfare, aided by a collection of turrets, traps and special attacks.

Why similar: Tower Defense 41.1%, Strategy 19.6%, RPG 19.4%, Fantasy 5.8%, Family Friendly 5%

Why You'll Like It: A unique strategy-RPG that features a heavy emphasis on building defenses during limited time windows before waves arrive.

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 39.2%, Demons 24.9%, Strategy 12.3%, Fantasy 9.9%, 3D 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: A straightforward tower defense experience that focuses on elemental strategy and wave management.

Use Traps and Spell Cards to fight back the magical masses! Blistering shoot-em-up action meets tactical tower defense as you choose from almost 20 popular characters to stop the fairy onslaught! Take advantage of their unique powers and tricky Traps to freeze, fry, and blow your enemies away!

Why similar: Tower Defense 29%, Strategy 23.3%, Action 13.2%, Co-op 12.7%, Online Co-Op 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: An action-strategy game that allows players to place traps and use character-specific abilities to defend against incoming waves.

Tower Wars combines elements of tower defense, RTS, and all-out multi-player mayhem to bring you a completely unique experience, delivered with a fun and funny not-so-old world style!

Why similar: Tower Defense 63.4%, Strategy 11.7%, Co-op 10%, Multiplayer 9.6%, Online Co-Op 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: A competitive tower defense game that adds a layer of strategy by allowing players to send units to attack opponents.

Rogue-like! Souls-like! Terraria-like! Build your character & your defenses in Bonelords! Protect Fort Platz against waves of enemies & bosses in this un-bone-leavable experience!

Why similar: Tower Defense 29.7%, Souls-like 22.8%, Co-op 16.9%, Action RPG 13.4%, Strategy 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: A side-scrolling action-roguelike that integrates tower defense mechanics and cooperative play.

Citywars TD is a cute multiplayer third person Survival Tower Defense. Build towers, gather resources, craft tools, upgrade weapons, level up buildings, expand your city with your friends and work under pressure before the next incoming wave of monsters.

Why similar: Tower Defense 42.1%, Online Co-Op 25.8%, Strategy 13.1%, Fantasy 9.1%, 3D 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: A survival-focused tower defense game that emphasizes resource management and strategic placement.

Otherwar is a surprising mash-up of Tower Defense and Bullet Hell games. Build and manage fortifications to defend the Gate of Heaven against the Hordes of Hell, while soaring over the battlefields as the defender Angel, and meet the monsters in direct combat!

Why similar: Tower Defense 41.4%, Demons 27.4%, Strategy 11.8%, Dark Fantasy 10.6%, Fantasy 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: A stylized tower defense game that focuses on strategy and managing units in a retro-inspired environment.

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 69.6%, Strategy 10.9%, Fantasy 7.7%, Action 6.9%, Multiplayer 2.7%

Why You'll Like It: The original game that started the action-tower defense craze, offering a tight and rewarding combat loop.

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 32.4%, Online Co-Op 22.9%, Co-op 16.8%, Multiplayer 9.9%, Strategy 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: A cooperative tower defense game with automation and roguelite elements that keep the gameplay fresh.

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 27.4%, Online Co-Op 21.5%, Co-op 16.9%, Multiplayer 12.1%, Strategy 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: An action-oriented tower defense title that features cooperative multiplayer and diverse enemy waves.

In this tower defence game, you enter the world of Magonia and defend it against hordes of humans, orcs, ogres and other evil forces. Fight in different areas and adapt your strategy to the terrain and the enemy forces.

Why similar: Tower Defense 40.4%, Strategy 12.9%, RPG 9.1%, Demons 9%, Fantasy 7.3%

Hellcard is a unique cooperative deck builder rogue-like game. Descend into the paper dungeons on your own, recruit computer-controlled companions or join other players' lobbies in fast-paced tactical card battles against the armies of darkness and the Archdemon himself!

Why similar: Co-op 29.4%, Online Co-Op 24.6%, RPG 13.2%, Strategy 12.4%, Multiplayer 11%

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 31.3%, Co-op 17.7%, Online Co-Op 15.3%, Strategy 8.8%, Multiplayer 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: A co-op tower defense game that requires players to manage defenses while actively fighting off enemies in a third-person perspective.

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 47.1%, Dark Fantasy 16%, Strategy 12.6%, Fantasy 10.4%, RPG 8.5%

Tempest Tower is an action packed tower defense platformer where you must brawl with incoming hordes of Creepers while herding the local critters to safety. Build, fight, upgrade, overcome.

Why similar: Tower Defense 63.4%, Strategy 17.6%, Family Friendly 11.6%, Action 7.4%

Employ lethal turrets, traps, and gadgets to defend against an onslaught of evolving creeps! Step into a twisted, hyper 3D, mind bending realm. Upgrade and adapt your defenses. Become a master maze crafter. Collect bizarre artifacts. Rush creeps for lucrative rewards, and succumb to greed!

Why similar: Tower Defense 44.6%, Online Co-Op 22.4%, Strategy 11.9%, Multiplayer 11.1%, 3D 5.6%

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 19.8%, Co-op 19.4%, Action RPG 18.8%, Multiplayer 12.5%, RPG 9.9%

Heldric is a unique blend of hack-n-slash and tower defense rolled into one. Build and upgrade structures to defend against waves of monsters intent on killing everyone. Fight goblins, orcs, spiders, trolls and more. Do you have what it takes to survive?

Why similar: Tower Defense 65.8%, Casual 13.5%, Action 11.4%, Fantasy 9.4%

GUARDS! is an online co-op fantasy FPS that puts you in the underfunded and over-zealous steel boots of the City Watch. Kick down doors, bust criminals and cause excessive property damage as you fight to restore law and order to the corrupt city of New Alestead.

Why similar: Online Co-Op 38.1%, Co-op 32.5%, Fantasy 16%, Action 8.4%, Adventure 5%

Retreating ends here. Defend Bastion against evil hordes, reclaim lost powers, rebuild ancient ruins, and adapt your tactics to reverse the siege. Shape your playstyle in this hero-strategy rogue-lite solo or co-op up to 3 players.

Why similar: Tower Defense 33%, Online Co-Op 21.2%, Co-op 20.4%, Strategy 9.8%, Fantasy 8%

Battle hordes of monsters in Goblin Defenders: Steel 'n' Wood!

Why similar: Tower Defense 52.1%, Strategy 25.3%, Adventure 11.5%, Casual 11.2%

The world has been thrown into chaos, and it's up to you and your friends to battle the corrupted beasts of the Rotwood. Upgrade your gear, choose your preferred weapon, and hone your skills to defend your safe haven.

Why similar: Co-op 24.7%, Online Co-Op 22.7%, Multiplayer 14%, RPG 13.5%, Family Friendly 11.4%

Smash demons and deflect bullets in a hardcore arcade clicker with the RPG elements.

Why similar: Co-op 65.3%, Souls-like 15.9%, Demons 12.8%, Strategy 2.5%, Action 1.8%

Fallen heroes of old folk tales and legends: you are on the verge of a crucial battle against the Nightmare invading and corrupting your world. A roguelike action game from the creators of Curse of the Dead Gods©, playable solo or in online co-op.

Why similar: Co-op 30.9%, Online Co-Op 25.3%, Multiplayer 14%, Dark Fantasy 11.8%, RPG 7.4%

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 49.6%, Demons 29%, Strategy 7.9%, Action 7.2%, Casual 6.4%

A combination of Action RPG and Tower Defense: slay monsters, find weapons, upgrade your armies, defend your base… Prevent humanity from extinction at the hands of monsters from Greek mythology and ancient tribes. Don't let them cross the gate, commander!

Why similar: Tower Defense 39.3%, Action RPG 20.9%, RPG 10.5%, Strategy 9.3%, Fantasy 8.1%

HELLCARD: Prologue lets you try the main game's Singleplayer and Multiplayer modes. Descend into the paper dungeons on your own, recruit computer-controlled companions or join other gamers in fast-paced tactical card battles against the armies of darkness and the Archdemon himself!

Why similar: Co-op 19.4%, RPG 18.9%, Strategy 17.7%, Online Co-Op 14.5%, Fantasy 12.3%

Help the Bug Heroes defend their food stash from hordes of enemies! Control powerful heroes, build your defenses, level up your heroes and towers, equip upgrades, and more!

Why similar: Tower Defense 53.5%, Strategy 24.3%, Action 14.7%, 3D 5.6%, Casual 1.9%

Bish Bash Bots is a unique mix of casual tower defense strategy and all-out brawling action. Team up in couch co-op / online play or go it alone and fight to save the world by building upgradable turrets, unlocking gadgets and bashing bots with giant hammers.

Why similar: Tower Defense 32.5%, Co-op 18.2%, Online Co-Op 13.2%, Multiplayer 11.2%, Family Friendly 6.9%

Brace yourself for a brand new action-packed Open World. Explore a huge world to gather materials for gear and defenses. Use everything at your disposal to defend your bases and defeat hordes of hostile monsters. Play solo or up to 8-player online!

Why similar: Tower Defense 33.8%, Co-op 18.3%, Multiplayer 13.6%, Online Co-Op 11%, Strategy 8.8%

DARE TO DESCEND INTO HELL? Hellsweeper VR is an intense first-person action-combat VR experience. Traverse the underworld where every step brings a challenge or a chance. Gain mastery of your weapons and elemental magic, or fall to the unrelenting onslaught of hell's twisted souls.

Why similar: Souls-like 25.2%, Online Co-Op 19.3%, Dark Fantasy 18.1%, Co-op 17.9%, Multiplayer 11.5%

Embark on an online co-op Survival Roguelite adventure. Team up with friends, slash through endless waves of foes, conquer formidable bosses, fulfill quests, craft potent weapons, and unlock unique characters!

Why similar: Online Co-Op 25.6%, Action RPG 19.3%, Co-op 17.6%, Dark Fantasy 17.1%, RPG 9.4%

Prepare your defenses during the day and survive until dawn. Defender Bros is a Top-Down Tower Defense Roguelike where you play as a Soldier defending your Base. Pick between multiple abilities as you level up to increase you power, then after each run buy perks and get stronger

Why similar: Tower Defense 46.5%, Online Co-Op 21.6%, Multiplayer 14.7%, Strategy 14.3%, Action 3%

Use the specialized equipment at your disposal to locate & log as many paranormal events as possible. Decipher the ingredients needed for your ritual and try to exorcise any demons within. Any incorrect ingredients and you may never leave! 1-4 Players

Why similar: Online Co-Op 29.7%, Demons 24.8%, Co-op 20.4%, Multiplayer 14.5%, Strategy 9%

Towers of Altrac is a 3D Tower Defense cooperation game for up to 4 players with an innovative A.I. system “S.A.D.”, which makes your enemies intelligent . Fight against the horde of Goblins, Orcs, Dragons and other monsters on 62 unique maps. The game is for every level of player experience.

Why similar: Tower Defense 41.2%, Multiplayer 13.2%, Strategy 13%, Fantasy 11.8%, Co-op 10%

Fight off hordes of monstrous mutants created from a strange cataclysmic event in the new tower defense game, Prime World: Defenders. Join a group of exile treasure hunters who have ventured into the capital of an ancient empire, vast with mystery and danger.

Why similar: Tower Defense 70.5%, Strategy 12.6%, Fantasy 6.1%, RPG 5%, Casual 3.1%

An epic action-adventure with tower defense combat! Dungeon crawl through a ruined kingdom, fending off hordes with turrets and traps! Punch them into pits! Pull them into spinblades! Zap and burn them!

Why similar: Tower Defense 41.7%, Action RPG 20.1%, RPG 12.4%, Strategy 8.5%, Fantasy 7.5%

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 43.1%, Action RPG 19.7%, Strategy 13%, RPG 11.9%, Action 6.7%

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 32.2%, Co-op 18.3%, Online Co-Op 17.1%, Multiplayer 10.2%, Strategy 8.9%