- #1 Rogue Tower
97% matchVery Positive83% of 5,919 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 37.3%, Roguelike 14.6%, Procedural Generation 11.1%, Strategy 8.2%, Roguelite 7.7%
- #2 Tower Dominion
96% matchVery Positive86% of 5,489 reviews2025
Dev: Parallel 45 Games
Windows
Median: 11.2 hrsMean: 22.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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 24.3%, RTS 17.2%, Tactical 11.3%, Procedural Generation 11%, Roguelike 10.7%
- #3 Emberward
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 3,818 reviews2024
Dev: Refic Games
Windows
Median: 7.1 hrsMean: 26.8 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Build twisting mazes with tetromino blocks and deploy unique towers in this strategic roguelite tower defense adventure!
Why similar: Tower Defense 22.5%, Roguelite 11.8%, Tactical 10.9%, Procedural Generation 9.8%, Roguelike 9.8%
- #4 Isle of Arrows
95% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,101 reviews2022
Dev: Gridpop
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 16.0 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Isle of Arrows is a Puzzle Tower Defense game in which you build a fortress in the sky. Place towers, expand the isle, and build your own paths. Can you find the perfect spot for each tile to beat the RNG and defend against waves of invaders?
Why similar: Tower Defense 28.4%, Roguelike 14.3%, Procedural Generation 14%, Roguelite 12.4%, City Builder 9.5%
- #5 Crystal Guardians TD
94% matchVery Positive88% of 116 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 22%, Roguelite 11.8%, Tactical 11.4%, Roguelike 11.1%, Procedural Generation 11%
- #6 Crystal Guardians Prologue
94% 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 24.4%, Procedural Generation 14.3%, Roguelike 12.7%, Roguelite 12.6%, Cartoony 9.3%
- #7 Axon TD: Uprising - Tower Defense
93% matchVery Positive86% of 790 reviews2024
Dev: Element Studios
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 10.6 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Axon TD lets you expand the map boundaries themselves. A huge arsenal of towers and a wide variety of enemies clash in a battlefield that grows to your whims. Engage in single, cooperative, and roguelite gameplay.
Why similar: Tower Defense 27.3%, RTS 20.5%, Roguelite 13.9%, Tactical 12.4%, Roguelike 11.5%
- #8 Nordhold
92% matchVery Positive87% of 3,330 reviews2025
Dev: StunForgePub: HypeTrain Digital
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Enemies are coming! Every decision matters: build your city, grow the economy, and prepare for enemy waves. Strengthen your defenses, adapt your strategy, and unleash your hero’s full potential. This unique Tower Defense will test your skills – are you worthy to claim a place at Valhalla?
Why similar: Tower Defense 22.3%, City Builder 13.2%, Roguelite 12.5%, RTS 11.2%, Roguelike 10.8%
- #9 Relic Guardian - Tower Defense
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 1,113 reviews2025
Dev: Mystrigger
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 77%
"Relic Guardian" is a fantasy style strategy tower defense game. As the builder on the battlefield, summon a variety of defense towers and spells with reliable hero companions to complete this epic and guarding adventure!
Why similar: Tower Defense 32.8%, Tactical 16.6%, Cartoony 16.3%, Fantasy 9.5%, Strategy 9.4%
- #10 Mineral Defense
91% matchVery Positive90% of 253 reviews2024
Dev: Corestone Games
Windows · Linux
Mineral Defense combines tower defense with roguelite elements and procedural generation. Build paths, unlock upgrades, and unleash powerful synergies to conquer evolving challenges in an ever-expanding world.
Why similar: Tower Defense 25.6%, Roguelite 14.6%, Procedural Generation 13.7%, Roguelike 13.3%, Strategy 7.1%
- #11 Tower Tactics: Liberation
90% matchVery Positive88% of 1,252 reviews2023
Dev: asraworks
Windows
Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 16.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%
We fused deck-building roguelikes and tower defenses in a way never seen before - deploy your towers, collect valuable trinkets and cast powerful spells to defend yourself against the Salkoth!
Why similar: Tower Defense 36.3%, Roguelike 16.9%, Roguelite 14.2%, Procedural Generation 11.9%, Tactical 11.2%
- #12 Border Pioneer
89% matchVery Positive87% of 1,902 reviews2025
Dev: Yahzj GamesPub: Yogscast Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 76%
As the kingdom's most promising pioneer, embark on a legendary journey to tame the frontier! Build thriving towns across various landscapes, fending off waves of diverse enemies until you establish a firm foothold and have explored everything the eye can see!
Why similar: Tower Defense 25.9%, RTS 19%, City Builder 17.1%, Roguelite 9.9%, Strategy 6.7%
- #13 Tangy TD
88% matchVery Positive90% of 1,510 reviews2026
Dev: Cakez
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 3.6 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 35.5%, Roguelike 16.3%, Tactical 15.1%, Cartoony 12%, Strategy 8.8%
- #14 Block Tower TD
89% matchVery Positive86% of 97 reviews2023
Dev: MyDreamForever
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 77%
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 22.2%, City Builder 15.4%, Roguelike 11.6%, Roguelite 11.3%, Tactical 10%
- #15 EcoGnomix
87% matchMostly Positive77% of 304 reviews2024
Dev: Irox GamesPub: Untold Tales
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 61%
A quirky mix of roguelite and city builder. Build a lively little city above, by looting mystical caves with a team of gnomes below! Use multiple runs to unlock upgrades and abilities to help your gnomes venture deeper into the dangerous underground.
Why similar: Hex Grid 31% ★, City Builder 16.6%, Roguelite 13.6%, Procedural Generation 10.7%, Roguelike 9.7%
- #16 Hexworld
86% matchMostly Positive78% of 91 reviews2023
Dev: Volcanic Giraffe
Windows
Hexworld is a tactical auto-battle RTS where you control the traveling kingdom-island, manage your tiles, collect and upgrade buildings, crash into other islands and watch your precious giant golem inevitably fall off the cliff on his way to the front lines.
Why similar: Hex Grid 26.9% ★, RTS 17%, Procedural Generation 10%, Tactical 8.1%, Cartoony 7.9%
- #17 Gnomes
84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 1,808 reviews2025
Dev: DYSTOPIAN
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Gnomes is a turn-based tower defense with deep roguelike progression, set in ever-expanding, procedurally generated biomes. Build, farm and defend your village as you push deeper into goblin-infested territory. Unlock powerful upgrades and craft your environment to survive the endless goblin horde
Why similar: Tower Defense 29.2%, Procedural Generation 17.1%, City Builder 14.4%, Roguelike 13.9%, Roguelite 9.8%
- #18 Tales & Tactics
84% matchMostly Positive78% of 2,229 reviews2024
Dev: Table 9 StudioPub: Yogscast Games
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 19.3 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Roguelike Squad-based Autobattler in a Tabletop RPG setting. Draft your army, carefully equip and position your units, make important choices, and meet a colorful cast of characters as you make ready for the Grand Tournament.
Why similar: Hex Grid 47.8% ★, Tactical 15.9%, Roguelike 12.2%, Strategy 7.1%, Fantasy 6.9%
- #19 Tiny Tactics
85% matchVery Positive83% of 683 reviews2022
Dev: Tiny Forge Gaming
Windows · Linux
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 13.3 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Tiny Tactics is a Tower Defense game with a heavy focus on mazing, with mechanics inspired by the Auto Chess genre.
Why similar: Tower Defense 33%, Tactical 17.6%, Cartoony 16%, Strategy 9.3%, Fantasy 8.5%
- #20 Sushi Cat - Tower Defense
83% matchVery Positive86% of 51 reviews2026
Dev: OverPowered TeamPub: Armor Games Studios
Windows
Battle back waves of rogue sushi in this cute-but-chaotic roguelite tower defense! Build, upgrade, and reshape the battlefield each run.
Why similar: Tower Defense 18.9%, RTS 17.4%, Roguelite 10.8%, Roguelike 9.7%, Procedural Generation 8.7%
- #21 Transport Legion
82% matchVery Positive86% of 99 reviews2025
Dev: 喜人一个
Windows · Linux
A unique roguelike card-based tower defense game. Strategically place cards, manage resource transport, balance production with combat, and craft distinctive decks to claim victory.
Why similar: Tower Defense 29%, Hex Grid 23.8% ★, Roguelite 15.1%, Strategy 14.3%, Cartoony 10.8%
- #22 ValeGuard
86% matchMixed68% of 174 reviews2018
Dev: Lost Tower Games
Windows
ValeGuard is an RTS, Town-Management hybrid game that combines Turn-Based City-Building with Real-Time Combat. Each day you construct your defenses, train troops, and prepare for attack. When enemies come in the night, you defend with towers, troops, and heroes with powerful abilities.
Why similar: Tower Defense 22%, RTS 16.1%, City Builder 13.7%, Roguelike 9.5%, Magic 7.8%
- #23 The King is Watching
80% matchVery Positive89% of 10,374 reviews2025
Dev: HypnoheadPub: tinyBuild
Windows
Median: 9.4 hrsMean: 18.3 hrs≥1hr: 85%
The King is Watching is a roguelite kingdom builder. Rule by the power of your royal gaze! Decide between producing resources, training armies, or balancing both, while adapting to unique events every run
Why similar: Tower Defense 19%, RTS 18%, City Builder 11.9%, Roguelike 10.8%, Tactical 10.2%
- #24 Rogue Realm: Guardian Grids
81% matchMostly Positive74% of 108 reviews2026
Dev: YogurtGames
Windows
Rogue Realm: Guardian Grids is a medieval fantasy blend of tower defense and roguelike progression. Build defenses on a grid, manage resources, and survive ever-evolving enemies.
Why similar: Tower Defense 41.8%, Roguelite 21.7%, Strategy 9.8%, Roguelike 7.6%, Magic 6%
- #25 The Territory of Egg
81% matchVery Positive95% of 59 reviews2023
Dev: ZGameStudioPub: Hawthorn Games
Windows
The Territory of Egg is a unique twist on tower defense game. You need to build defense lines with egg warriors to protect the Holy Egg, the core of all eggs. Remember to upgrade your Tech Tree with the resources you've collected and unlock more skills to fight against the evil monsters.
Why similar: Tower Defense 20%, RTS 17.9%, Procedural Generation 11.2%, Roguelite 10.5%, Roguelike 9.1%
- #26 Gods Of Defense
82% matchMostly Positive71% of 51 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 37.3%, Procedural Generation 23%, Roguelike 21.6%, Strategy 9.4%, 3D 3.4%
- #27 Thronefall
77% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 23,552 reviews2024
Dev: GrizzlyGamesPub: Mythwright
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%
A minimalist game about building and defending your little kingdom.
Why similar: Tower Defense 38.1%, City Builder 22%, Strategy 9.6%, Medieval 6.8%, Stylized 6.1%
- #28 Towerful Defense: A Rogue TD
79% matchMostly Positive74% of 240 reviews2024
Dev: Mini Fun Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 70%
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 47.7%, Roguelite 26%, Roguelike 14.7%, Strategy 11.6%
- #29 Tower Factory
77% matchVery Positive89% of 1,247 reviews2024
Dev: Gius Caminiti
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Tower Factory is a tower defense and automation game with roguelite elements. Optimize resource production using conveyor systems while defending against monster waves. Can you find and destroy the enemy tower before it's too late?
Why similar: Tower Defense 20.8%, RTS 19.1%, City Builder 11.5%, Roguelite 11.1%, Procedural Generation 11%
- #30 Ratropolis
78% matchVery Positive88% of 5,510 reviews2020
Dev: Cassel Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 15.1 hrs≥1hr: 81%
A fusion of roguelite, tower defense, city-building, and deck-building! We created a new kind of real time strategy game filled with addictive and fast-paced gameplay. Create your deck, defend your city, and build the largest Ratropolis in history!
Why similar: Tower Defense 25.4%, Roguelite 22.2%, Roguelike 17.3%, City Builder 12.2%, Strategy 10.5%
- #31 Role of Hex
79% matchMostly Positive70% of 98 reviews2023
Dev: Verde
Windows
Role of Hex is a real-time strategy game where you defend your hexagonal base from the dangers of the universe. Gather upgrades and unlock special buildings to survive this hostile land as endless waves of enemies approach. But be quick, time is ticking and the waves are getting bigger.
Why similar: Tower Defense 22.8%, Hex Grid 19% ★, RTS 14.8%, Procedural Generation 14.7%, Roguelike 12.8%
- #32 Treasure's Mine!
76% matchPositive100% of 51 reviews2026
Dev: FatFishGame
Windows
Build defenses on randomly generated archipelagos and fend off waves of pirates! Expand land plots, combine defense towers, and collect treasures to strengthen your islands. Guard your treasures and become the wealthiest lord!
Why similar: Tower Defense 28.4%, Hex Grid 18.8% ★, Roguelite 18.1%, Roguelike 12.4%, Procedural Generation 9.4%
- #33 Dungeon Tycoon
76% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,918 reviews2024
Dev: Lunheim StudiosPub: Goblinz Publishing
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Build your own dungeon and attract heroes from all over the realm! Grow your business by exploiting every facet of your visitors' dungeon exploration experience. Will you be able to keep your evil dungeon business going?
Why similar: Tower Defense 33.6%, City Builder 20.6%, Fantasy 9.8%, Strategy 8.8%, Colorful 7.5%
- #34 Last Stand: Defense
75% matchVery Positive84% of 130 reviews2025
Dev: ZiiTech Games
Windows · Mac
"Last Stand:Defense" is a tower defense-themed Rogue-like game. Players need to defend against waves of enemies by building bases, matching talents, and performing delicate operations during battles. Remember, every choice you make will affect the final outcome of the battle!
Why similar: Tower Defense 21.7%, RTS 19.9%, City Builder 11.9%, Roguelite 10.9%, Magic 10.8%
- #35 Survivor Challenge TD
74% matchMostly Positive80% 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 26.7%, Roguelite 14.4%, Tactical 13.6%, Magic 11%, Stylized 8.4%
- #36 HEXSTORM: Tears of Arcadia
73% matchMostly Positive76% of 54 reviews2026
Dev: Tearevo
Windows · Mac · Linux
HEXSTORM: Tears of Arcadia is a tactical tower defense with roguelike structure. Build your flying fortress, upgrade your ship, and combine powerful boosts. Every battle is unique. Uncover the mystery of the fallen captain.
Why similar: Tower Defense 27.8%, RTS 23.7%, Tactical 13.8%, Roguelike 12.7%, Strategy 7.3%
- #37 Artisan TD
72% matchVery Positive87% of 2,509 reviews2024
Dev: 4rtisansPub: Unexpected
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Artisan TD is a puzzle-oriented Tower Defense game where you must survive by building mazes.
Why similar: Tower Defense 44%, Tactical 21%, Strategy 11.8%, Stylized 8.6%, Fantasy 8.3%
- #38 Spirits of the Hellements - TD
73% matchVery Positive93% of 340 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 33.7%, Tactical 15.4%, Strategy 9.6%, Cartoony 8.9%, Fantasy 8.7%
- #39 Tower Wizard
69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 8,856 reviews2025
Dev: Barribob
Windows
Median: 7.1 hrsMean: 12.7 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Help a wizard build and upgrade a wizard tower in this incremental game! Use the tower to study magic, summon spirits, create buildings, and influence the world.
Why similar: Magic 24.7%, Fantasy 18.9%, Strategy 17.9%, Cute 13.6%, Colorful 13%
- #40 Hexagod
71% matchVery Positive88% of 83 reviews2025
Dev: Aarimous
Windows · Mac · Linux
A satisfying roguelike village builder set in the eye of an apocalyptic storm. Place hexagon tiles, unlock adjacency bonuses, and find powerful relics to create game breaking synergies. Prove you are worthy of becoming the next Hexagod… before the storm destroys it all.
Why similar: City Builder 32.3%, Roguelike 26.1%, Cute 11.1%, Strategy 10.6%, Colorful 8.2%
- #41 Hexagonal Tower
75% matchMixed52% of 54 reviews2022
Dev: Z.F. Gams
Windows
[Hexagonal Tower] is a tower defense game with cards and roguelike random elements. Try to deploy your turrets and various reinforcement components in the dungeon to form a unique and powerful defense. Darkness is coming. Guard the last fortress of mankind with your wisdom!
Why similar: Tower Defense 34.1%, Hex Grid 25.4% ★, Roguelite 18.8%, Strategy 11.5%, Magic 9.4%
- #42 坍塌世界
71% matchMostly Positive73% of 67 reviews2026
Dev: a1
Windows
"Collapsing World" is an innovative tower defense game blending deck-building and roguelike mechanics. Recruit unique companions, craft powerful skill decks, and tackle randomized stages. Deep strategy breaks the traditional TD mold—every run is a fresh challenge!
Why similar: Tower Defense 21%, RTS 17.4%, City Builder 14.2%, Roguelite 9.8%, Roguelike 9.8%
- #43 Shapebreaker - Tower Defense Deckbuilder
73% matchVery Positive80% of 65 reviews2023
Dev: Alexander Van den Bulck
Windows
A fusion of tower defense games and roguelike deckbuilders. Use your cards to build towers and to upgrade them in unique ways. Gain rewards to customize your deck, defense and playstyle. Break the shapes before they break you!
Why similar: Tower Defense 32%, Tactical 15.9%, Procedural Generation 14.9%, Roguelite 13.4%, Roguelike 13.3%
- #44 Necronator: Dead Wrong
74% matchMixed68% of 526 reviews2020
Dev: Toge ProductionsPub: Modern Wolf
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Necronator: Dead Wrong is a deck-building roguelike with an RTS twist. Build a powerful deck. Collect and deploy undead units and raise a unique army. Master each commander’s playstyle and conquer the world. Change the game with rule-bending relics. Unlock new decks and do it all again.
Why similar: Tower Defense 24.3%, RTS 21.7%, Roguelite 13.3%, Roguelike 11.7%, Magic 10%
- #45 Super Fantasy Kingdom
68% matchVery Positive87% of 5,926 reviews2025
Dev: Super Fantasy GamesPub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 15.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Rebuild your kingdom and explore a vibrant fantasy world in this roguelite city builder. Defeat hordes of monsters with a unique team of defenders as you harvest, build, mine, cook, brew, and grow. But if your defenses should fail, be prepared to watch it all burn!
Why similar: Procedural Generation 22.3%, Roguelite 22%, Roguelike 21.4%, Fantasy 11.4%, Strategy 11%
- #46 Luckitown
72% matchVery Positive84% of 265 reviews2022
Dev: Sokpop Collective
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Luckitown is a turn-based tower defense where you roll dice to build new structures and cast spells to defend your town.
Why similar: Tower Defense 49%, City Builder 25.7%, Strategy 12.5%, Resource Management 5.9%, Fantasy 5.8%
- #47 There Are No Orcs
67% matchVery Positive93% of 1,211 reviews2025
Dev: BaseTrade StudioPub: Gamirror Games
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 84%
An RTS-Roguelike hybrid with auto-battling troops. Master building placement, swarm your enemies, and smash their defenses with unit-commander combos!
Why similar: RTS 24.5%, Tower Defense 24.5%, City Builder 16.8%, Roguelite 11.3%, Strategy 5.7%
- #48 Castle Constructor
70% matchVery Positive81% of 75 reviews2024
Dev: Sisyphean Games
Windows
Build and defend using a modular system of castle blocks. Fend off enemies who will climb over and break through your defenses. Collect new blocks and research techs to improve their strengths. From lowly soldiers to powerful siege weapons; defeat them all as you strive to protect your kingdom.
Why similar: Hex Grid 44% ★, Tower Defense 33.4%, Strategy 8.3%, Medieval 7.6%, 3D 5.2%
- #49 Kingdom Rush Origins - Tower Defense
70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 8,009 reviews2018
Dev: Ironhide Game Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 8.3 hrsMean: 18.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Command your elven army and defend mystical lands from sea serpents, evil sorcerers, and wave after wave of gnoll tribesman, all with the help of brand-spankin’ new towers, heroes, and spells to fend off every last baddie.
Why similar: Tower Defense 40.7%, Tactical 16.3%, Cartoony 13%, Strategy 8.8%, Fantasy 7.1%
- #50 Knightica
68% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,184 reviews2025
Dev: Mad Mango GamesPub: Goblinz Publishing
Windows
Median: 7.1 hrsMean: 13.9 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Recruit powerful units, place them strategically and find the best synergies in this Roguelike Autobattler! Knightica lets you guide a warband through many challenges to free the Kingdoms. Discover optimal combinations, weave powerful enchants, face dangerous monsters and lead your army to victory!
Why similar: Tower Defense 35.9%, Roguelike 19%, Tactical 17.6%, Fantasy 9.4%, Strategy 8.6%
- #51 Islets Defense
67% matchVery Positive94% of 191 reviews2025
Dev: MiniGoofPub: Nuntius Games
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Islets Defense is a turn-based tower defense game in which you build a small village to gather resources and defend your castle. Carefully plan your actions, as each move brings the enemy waves closer! Strategize building placements and play your cards wisely, as timing and order are key.
Why similar: Tower Defense 32.3%, City Builder 21.9%, Strategy 9%, Tactical 7.6%, Colorful 7.4%
- #52 Aurora Defense
69% matchMixed62% of 100 reviews2025
Dev: Moka Games
Windows
A unique roguelike deckbuilder + base-building tower defense game. Build powerful defenses in the last bastion of light, fend off relentless waves of darkness, and protect the final goddess!
Why similar: Tower Defense 22.9%, RTS 19%, Roguelike 15%, City Builder 14.6%, Roguelite 11.9%
- #53 Guardians of Holme
70% matchMostly Positive76% of 165 reviews2023
Dev: MossTech StudioPub: indienova
Windows · Mac · Linux
Guardians of Holme is a tower defense game with deckbuilding and roguelite elements. Players must use the terrain to their advantage and formulate defensive tactics by strategically placing powerful traps to repel endless waves of enemies.
Why similar: Tower Defense 38.8%, RTS 28.5%, Strategy 16.7%, Tactical 9.6%, Fantasy 5.4%
- #54 Element TD 2 - Tower Defense
69% matchVery Positive90% of 3,232 reviews2021
Dev: Element Studios
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 13.0 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Element TD 2 sees you combine powerful elements to create unique towers. Prove your defenses against challenging foes, and compete or cooperate with others to determine who has mastered the elements.
Why similar: Tower Defense 36.8%, RTS 24%, Tactical 14.8%, Fantasy 9.7%, Strategy 8.5%
- #55 Gem Wizards Tactics
71% matchVery Positive82% of 71 reviews2021
Dev: Keith Burgun Games
Windows
Choose your faction and test your skill in this one-player tactical masterpiece, where positioning is everything! Clear forests, pave roads, knock enemies into pits, yank them out from behind their defenders, before the Business Demons burn it all down!
Why similar: Hex Grid 34.1% ★, Tactical 14.1%, Procedural Generation 9.7%, Roguelite 8.6%, Cartoony 7.8%
- #56 Monster Tiles TD: Tower Wars
68% matchVery Positive82% of 505 reviews2024
Dev: Swell Games LLC
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 55%
Free Tower Defense game with unique roguelike elements. Custom base building mechanics allow you to create your own base and maze with tiles earned after each wave. Unleash a variety of monsters, each with its own evolution path and unique skills, and evolve them into legendary creatures.
Why similar: Tower Defense 25.3%, Roguelike 13.4%, Roguelite 12.8%, Magic 9.3%, Tactical 8.7%
- #57 Hadean Tactics
67% matchVery Positive89% of 1,926 reviews2023
Dev: Emberfish Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Hadean Tactics is a roguelike deckbuilding game fused with autobattler elements to create a unique strategy experience. Use your cards to influence the actions of your units and help your Hero defeat the Six Wings of Hell!
Why similar: Procedural Generation 23.2%, Roguelike 22.2%, Roguelite 21.7%, Stylized 11.7%, Strategy 10.1%
- #58 Sunbreak War
66% matchVery Positive84% of 151 reviews2026
Dev: Candlelight Studio
Windows
A light Rogue strategy game centered on building and defense. Build your territory, recruit soldiers to fend off enemies. 9 maps, 6 weapons (30 talents), 40 monsters, 30 units/buildings. Plan your pace, control soldiers, choose abilities—enjoy command and strategy.
Why similar: Tower Defense 27.4%, City Builder 18.6%, Roguelite 15.9%, Roguelike 12.1%, Magic 7.3%
- #59 No Creeps Were Harmed TD
67% matchVery Positive89% of 495 reviews2024
Dev: MinMax Games Ltd.
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 76%
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 52.1%, Tactical 15.9%, Strategy 12.5%, 3D 8.5%, Colorful 7.7%