- #1 HoloCure - Save the Fans!
97% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 40,674 reviews2023
Dev: KayAnimate
Windows
Play as your favorite Vtubers from Hololive! Fight, explore, and clear your way through armies of fans and save them from their mind-control in this unofficial free fan-game.
Why similar: Cute 40.1%, Anime 33.1%, 2D 21%, Singleplayer 5.8%
Why You'll Like It: As the quintessential Hololive fan game, it captures the same spirit and character charm found in HoloParade.
- #2 Guardians of Holme
96% 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 33.6%, Strategy 22.5%, Real Time Tactics 16.8%, Deckbuilding 13.1%, Hand-drawn 4.8%
Why You'll Like It: A strategic tower defense game that incorporates deckbuilding elements to provide the depth HoloParade fans enjoy.
- #3 Fluffy Horde
96% matchMixed60% of 414 reviews2018
Dev: Turtle Juice
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 18 minMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 26%
Fluffy Horde is a 2D side-scrolling hybrid between real-time strategy and tower defense. The game revolves around a magical hyper-breeding bunny horde created by a misunderstood Shaman wanderer!
Why similar: Tower Defense 47.2%, Side Scroller 25.7%, Strategy 18.5%, 2D 5.9%, Indie 2.7%
Why You'll Like It: A side-scrolling strategy game that emphasizes lane-based defense and managing large groups of units.
- #4 Gensokyo Defenders
95% matchVery Positive93% of 136 reviews2019
Dev: NeetpiaPub: Phoenixx Inc.
Windows
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: Strategy 45.1%, Tower Defense 39.8%, Anime 6.8%, Cute 5.9%, Indie 1.2%
Why You'll Like It: This game combines anime-style characters with intense tower defense gameplay, mirroring the tactical feel of the seed game.
- #5 犬神ディフェンダーズ / Soul Dog TD
94% matchVery Positive95% of 62 reviews2023
Dev: Libragames
Windows
Fight alongside a dog in this tower defense game! Defeat foes and choose 1 of the 3 items they drop. Simple controls make the game easy to pick up and play, and before you know it you'll be hooked! Can you survive against 30 waves of enemies?
Why similar: Tower Defense 33.6%, Real Time Tactics 31.8%, Strategy 14.9%, Tactical 8.8%, Cute 6.4%
Why You'll Like It: This real-time tactics game features similar lane-based tower defense mechanics with a focus on character-based abilities.
- #6 Kingdom Two Crowns
94% matchVery Positive90% of 39,408 reviews2018
Dev: Fury StudiosPub: Raw Fury
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 19.2 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Gather coins, build defenses and reclaim your fallen Kingdom. Explore and uncover secrets, unlock new technologies and protect your crown versus waves of Greed monsters that come at night. Kingdom is a solo or co-op micro-strategy and tower defense game set in an atmospheric pixel world.
Why similar: Tower Defense 75.8%, Strategy 21.9%, Singleplayer 2.2%
Why You'll Like It: This side-scrolling strategy game shares the core loop of managing units and defending your base against waves of enemies.
- #7 Holo vs Robo
93% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 584 reviews2026
Dev: Pompmaker1Pub: holo Indie
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Build a strong defense of hololive dolls to defeat a robot army in this exciting hololive-themed tower defense game!!
Why similar: Tower Defense 42.6%, Strategy 27.9%, Hand-drawn 10.2%, Cute 6.5%, Anime 5.1%
Why You'll Like It: Another dedicated fan-made strategy game that utilizes the same character pool and tactical sensibilities.
- #8 Touhou Monster TD ~ 幻想乡妖怪塔防
92% matchVery Positive91% of 1,014 reviews2021
Dev: MyACG Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 12.8 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Easy to learn but hard to master, Touhou Monster TD is a unique Tower defense Game. Control your character, level up and unlock tower skills and character talents, use your wisdom to defeat incoming enemies. Travel the Gensokyo, find out why the “Incident” happened this time.
Why similar: Tower Defense 37.8%, Real Time Tactics 31.6%, Strategy 15.4%, Cute 8.8%, Anime 6.4%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a blend of tactical RPG elements and tower defense, perfect for fans of character-driven strategy.
- #9 Touhou Defense Tale ~ AI Test in Touhou ~
91% matchVery Positive94% of 66 reviews2026
Dev: 식신공방
Windows
A 2D Touhou fan game combining tower defense, tower merging, RTS-style control, and chaotic bullet-filled battles. Merge Touhou characters, build your defense, and compete for the fastest clear time on the leaderboard.
Why similar: Tower Defense 53.4%, Strategy 27.9%, Cute 5.9%, 2D 5.2%, Anime 4.6%
Why You'll Like It: A dedicated tower defense experience that focuses on character placement and strategic wave management.
- #10 Plants vs. Zombies GOTY Edition
90% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 155,317 reviews2009
Dev: PopCap Games, Inc.
Windows · Mac
Median: 10.0 hrsMean: 41.5 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Zombies are invading your home, and the only defense is your arsenal of plants! Armed with an alien nursery-worth of zombie-zapping plants like peashooters and cherry bombs, you'll need to think fast and plant faster to stop dozens of types of zombies dead in their tracks.
Why similar: Tower Defense 66.1%, Strategy 19.9%, Tactical 4.3%, Cute 3.6%, 2D 3.6%
Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for lane-based tower defense that inspired many of the mechanics seen in HoloParade.
- #11 Idol Showdown
89% matchVery Positive94% of 5,840 reviews2023
Dev: Besto Game TeamPub: holo Indie
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 49%
Made by hololive fans, for hololive fans. Idol Showdown is the definitive fan-made hololive fighting game experience, powered by rollback netcode. Engage in exciting duels as your favorite hololive talent and prove once and for all who the strongest idol is using the game’s easy-to-learn controls.
Why similar: Anime 49.3%, 2D 32.9%, Cute 7.4%, Indie 6.5%, Singleplayer 3.8%
Why You'll Like It: While a fighter, it is a high-quality fan game that shares the same love for the Hololive cast and polish.
- #12 Moekuri: Adorable + Tactical SRPG
91% matchVery Positive86% of 392 reviews2016
Dev: MokyuSoftPub: Culture Select
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 91%
It's adorable! It's tactical! The doujin/indie SRPG - Moékuri! 151+ Cute Creatures to try, over a solid grid-based tactical system! Fight through 25 story stages with your own unique strategy!
Why similar: Strategy 37%, Anime 20.8%, Cute 19.9%, Tactical 15.3%, Indie 5.2%
Why You'll Like It: Features a cute, anime-inspired aesthetic paired with deep tactical gameplay that rewards careful planning.
- #13 Bloons TD 6
89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 393,980 reviews2018
Dev: Ninja Kiwi
Windows · Mac
Median: 19.6 hrsMean: 77.6 hrs≥1hr: 92%
The Bloons are back and better than ever! Get ready for a massive 3D tower defense game designed to give you hours and hours of the best strategy gaming available.
Why similar: Tower Defense 67.2%, Strategy 23.6%, Cute 4.3%, 2D 3.1%, Singleplayer 1.7%
Why You'll Like It: Provides deep, satisfying tower defense mechanics with a colorful art style and constant strategic updates.
- #14 The Beast and the Princess
88% matchVery Positive98% of 57 reviews2025
Dev: Libragames
Windows
A tower defense game where you combo ultimate moves to take down enemies! Have fun unleashing those moves while learning more about the twin princesses' story. Why did the twins get trapped in a game? What's the goal of the game master? And do you have what it takes to see it all to the end?
Why similar: Tower Defense 45.5%, Real Time Tactics 18.5%, Strategy 17.6%, Cute 9.9%, 2D 3.7%
Why You'll Like It: A tower defense game that balances strategic depth with an emotional and cute narrative.
- #15 Evolit
87% matchVery Positive89% of 74 reviews2026
Dev: Steel Heart GamesPub: Teneke Kafalar Spotlight
Windows
Take charge of the galaxy's defense! With strategic moves, stop waves of cute yet dangerous enemies and prevent them from reaching the end of the road. Enhance your tactics with a variety of cards and unique towers, and stand against Evo! Strategy and infinity await here.
Why similar: Tower Defense 53%, Strategy 20.8%, Cute 8.6%, Tactical 7.3%, 2D 6.3%
Why You'll Like It: A 2D tower defense game that focuses on singleplayer progression and strategic unit deployment.
- #16 HoloSeeker
86% matchVery Positive90% of 67 reviews2025
Dev: ImoyokanPub: holo Indie
Windows
A deckbuilding roguelite RPG featuring hololive members.
Why similar: Strategy 40%, Deckbuilding 36.8%, Cute 8.6%, 2D 7.2%, Anime 5.7%
Why You'll Like It: A strategy-focused game that utilizes deckbuilding mechanics to manage character-based encounters.
- #17 Dear Magical Girls
84% matchVery Positive98% of 241 reviews2026
Dev: GIGABlock StudioPub: Jungle Game Lab
Windows
Dear Magical Girls is a story-driven defense game about an overworked magical girl protecting the Mana Stone that keeps the city running. Move the vertices to reshape your magical field. Unlock modules and enchants, and build your own strategy to survive against waves of monsters.
Why similar: Tower Defense 35.2%, Real Time Tactics 24.7%, Strategy 23.7%, Cute 5.9%, Anime 4.9%
Why You'll Like It: A 2D real-time tactics game that mirrors the side-scrolling defense style of the seed game.
- #18 Kingdom Rush - Tower Defense
85% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 17,096 reviews2014
Dev: Ironhide Game Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 16.3 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Get ready for an epic journey to defend your kingdom against hordes of orcs, trolls, evil wizards and other nasty fiends using a vast arsenal of towers and spells at your command!Fight on forests, mountains and wastelands, customizing your defensive strategy with different tower upgrades and specializations!
Why similar: Tower Defense 65.7%, Strategy 17.6%, Tactical 9.8%, 2D 4.2%, Indie 1.4%
Why You'll Like It: A highly polished tower defense classic that emphasizes tactical unit placement and ability management.
- #19 Castle Cardians
86% matchMostly Positive75% of 133 reviews2021
Dev: 风宇冲
Windows
Castle Cardians fused card games,roguelike and real time colony defense together. Build your powerful deck, defend the castle and beat invaders.
Why similar: Tower Defense 30.6%, Real Time Tactics 21.2%, Strategy 16.7%, Deckbuilding 16%, Tactical 6.3%
Why You'll Like It: Combines strategy and deckbuilding with a cute aesthetic that appeals to fans of character-based tactics.
- #20 デュエホロ (DUEHOLO)
84% matchVery Positive95% of 57 reviews2024
Dev: テイクPub: holo Indie
Windows
Rogue-like card RPG where you build your deck with cards of hololive members! Fight against holomem to strengthen your deck and defeat boss holomem!
Why similar: Strategy 35.3%, Deckbuilding 33.3%, Cute 21.3%, 2D 4.3%, Hand-drawn 3.9%
Why You'll Like It: A cute, strategy-focused card game that features the same character-driven appeal as HoloParade.
- #21 hololive Holo's Hanafuda
82% matchVery Positive83% of 172 reviews2025
Dev: Gemdrops, Inc.
Windows
Holo's Hanafuda is a banter-filled card game battler fully voiced by and featuring hololive talent! Join Nakiri Ayame, Shirakami Fubuki, Ookami Mio, and Sakura Miko on a wild adventure through a strange land filled with card games and chaos!
Why similar: Cute 52.2%, 2D 25.6%, Anime 17.6%, Singleplayer 4.6%
Why You'll Like It: A turn-based tactical card game that highlights the competitive and cute nature of the Hololive cast.
- #22 YGGDRA REFRAIN
81% matchVery Positive81% of 334 reviews2025
Dev: BD
Windows
*Genre girl collectible turn RPG *High-quality cel-animation with over 50 beautiful girls that will make you feel the charm of beautiful girls *A variety of mechanics and fun to capture content for turn-based RPGs *Sub-stories that allow you to feel the hidden charm of alliances and characters
Why similar: Strategy 31.2%, Deckbuilding 17.9%, Hand-drawn 15%, Cute 14.4%, 2D 11.6%
Why You'll Like It: A 2D tactical RPG that emphasizes party-based strategy and character synergy.
- #23 holoVillage: Our Cozy Days
80% matchVery Positive83% of 520 reviews2026
Dev: RoboqloPub: holo Indie
Windows
Farm, fish, mine, craft, and decorate your home in this cozy life sim. Venture into dungeons and take on bosses outside the village for some added excitement. Enjoy relaxing and thrilling moments alike with hololive talents as you shape your countryside life.
Why similar: Cute 55.3%, Anime 37.1%, Singleplayer 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the cozy, character-centric management aspects that fans of the seed game often enjoy.
- #24 Dungeon of the ENDLESS™
82% matchVery Positive85% of 14,039 reviews2014
Dev: AMPLITUDE Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Dungeon of the ENDLESS™ is a Rogue-Like Dungeon-Defense game, in which the player and their team of heroes must protect the generator of their crashed ship while exploring an ever-expanding dungeon, all while facing waves of monsters and special events as they try to find their way out...
Why similar: Tower Defense 62.1%, Strategy 30.9%, Indie 3.5%, 2D 2.6%, Singleplayer 0.9%
Why You'll Like It: Blends strategic base defense with character management in a way that feels rewarding for tactical players.
- #25 Yokai Art: Survival Prologue
81% matchVery Positive95% of 60 reviews2023
Dev: Secret Labo
Windows
Strategically position units on a chess-based battlefield, defending territories while earning roguelike upgrade-items for leveling up. Discover over 30 unique equipment pieces that modify units, allowing for exciting customization and ensuring endless excitement and replayability.
Why similar: Tower Defense 35.3%, Real Time Tactics 27.9%, Strategy 14.8%, Deckbuilding 14.7%, Anime 3.4%
Why You'll Like It: A roguelite tower defense game that challenges players to adapt their strategy on the fly.
- #26 Mushroom Wars 2
83% matchMixed62% of 977 reviews2017
Dev: Zillion WhalesPub: Azur Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 91%
In Mushroom Wars 2, enemy tribes of feisty mushroom creatures face off in short but fierce RTS battles. Step into the shoes of a fearless Mushroom Commander, choose a hero to lead your army, and take control of the battlefield in a variety of multiplayer modes or challenging story campaign.
Why similar: Tower Defense 44.1%, Strategy 37.7%, Tactical 11.5%, 2D 3.8%, Indie 2.8%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced real-time strategy game that focuses on tactical unit control and territory defense.
- #27 Herta's Chess Game
79% matchVery Positive98% of 88 reviews2024
Dev: Oct.Works
Windows
Herta's simulated universe network is interconnected throughout the universe. Pack your luggage and enter Herta's world with your friends. In this fan game, you will use the simulation data of each original character to have a strategic showdown with Herta.
Why similar: Strategy 42.6%, Cute 24%, 2D 15.6%, Anime 15.3%, Singleplayer 2.5%
Why You'll Like It: A tactical strategy game that uses a cute, pixel-art style to deliver engaging turn-based combat.
- #28 Touhou Luna Nights
79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 14,929 reviews2019
Dev: Team LadybugPub: WSS playground
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 43.9 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Touhou Luna Nights is a Metroidvania title with a heavy emphasis on exploration and action. Developed by Team Ladybug, creators of multiple fantastic action games thus far.
Why similar: Side Scroller 64.2%, Anime 15.1%, 2D 13.1%, Indie 4.4%, Singleplayer 3.2%
Why You'll Like It: A high-quality fan game that demonstrates the same level of care and artistic dedication found in HoloParade.
- #29 Holoidle
77% matchVery Positive84% of 422 reviews2025
Dev: Kindred InteractivePub: holo Indie
Windows
Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 66.4 hrs≥1hr: 84%
A relaxing Hololive idle game. Unlock upgrades, complete your card collection and take care of your idol to increase your influence!
Why similar: Strategy 46.4%, Anime 20.9%, Cute 20.2%, 2D 12.5%
- #30 Claws Of Power
77% matchVery Positive83% of 146 reviews2026
Dev: 蒜苗Pub: 蒜头
Windows
Claws of Power is a cute, real-time card battle game. With a variety of unique and adorable cat cards, each one could be your key to victory. Strategize by building different decks and using items to overcome challenges and claim the throne as the ultimate cat leader.
Why similar: Tower Defense 32.4%, Real Time Tactics 25.4%, Hand-drawn 8.9%, Deckbuilding 8.7%, Strategy 7.2%
- #31 hololive Dreams
76% matchMixed65% of 3,160 reviews2026
Dev: QualiArts, Inc.
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 16.7 hrs≥1hr: 70%
The official hololive rhythm game and RPG -- hololive Dreams -- is now on Steam! Enjoy rhythmical gameplay, park development, and mini-games. Featuring 50+ members and 150+ songs, it's perfect for fans and newcomers alike. Play your way!
Why similar: Cute 56%, Anime 25.8%, 2D 18.2%
- #32 Wargroove
78% matchVery Positive83% of 5,267 reviews2019
Dev: Chucklefish
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Take to the battlefield with Wargroove, a strategy game for up to 4 players! Choose your Commander and wage turn-based war on battling factions. Design and share maps, cut-scenes and campaigns with easy-to-use editors and in-depth customization tools!
Why similar: Strategy 59.7%, Tactical 30.7%, Indie 6.3%, Singleplayer 3.4%
Why You'll Like It: A tactical strategy game that emphasizes unit synergy and map control in a charming 2D environment.
- #33 GemCraft - Frostborn Wrath
78% matchVery Positive89% of 2,868 reviews2020
Dev: Game in a Bottle
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 38.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%
The epic tower defense dark fantasy journey continues! Create powerful gems with various abilities and take on the battle against an endlessly flowing army of monsters, and face the growing darkness as you fight your way back towards the Spiritforge.
Why similar: Tower Defense 47.6%, Strategy 18.8%, Tactical 13.1%, Hand-drawn 11.8%, 2D 6.3%
Why You'll Like It: Offers some of the deepest tower defense mechanics available for players who want to master complex systems.
- #34 Holo Hidden - My Lovely Fans Can't Be This Hidden
76% matchVery Positive100% of 53 reviews2025
Dev: toMoMI GamesPub: holo Indie
Windows
The ultimate Hololive hide-and-seek adventure! Step into a world of coziness and colorful cuteness in Holo Hidden, a charming hidden object game where your are tasked to find hidden fans and missing items! Test your skill across 11+1 beautifully hand-drawn levels.
Why similar: Anime 48%, Hand-drawn 30.6%, 2D 18.9%, Singleplayer 2.5%
- #35 WOWOWOW KORONE BOX
75% matchVery Positive92% of 766 reviews2024
Dev: tian nyaPub: holo Indie
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 35%
A hololive fangame featuring Inugami Korone of hololive GAMERS! Collect as many Korone Boxes as possible while contending with an endless onslaught of enemies and bosses using whatever weapons you happen to pick up!
Why similar: Cute 38.6%, Anime 30%, 2D 23.4%, Indie 4.2%, Singleplayer 3.7%
- #36 からぱりうぉーず
75% matchVery Positive98% of 262 reviews2022
Dev: こおりみず
Windows
"Colorful Party Wars" is a RTS (real-time simulation) game based on "Colorful Party" (a.k.a. "Color-pari") the group in the virtual reality social game VRChat ! Select your favorite club and prove you’re the best to the rest of the members in Color-pari!
Why similar: Real Time Tactics 39%, Strategy 33%, Cute 11.1%, Anime 6.9%, 2D 6.5%
- #37 #holoReversi
74% matchVery Positive86% of 51 reviews2025
Dev: RomanKitayamaPub: holo Indie
Windows
Experience a New Twist on Reversi with Hololive Members! Use original stacking mechanics and Hololive member skills to enjoy strategic battles! Take on intense CPU matches or online battles for the ultimate brain challenge!
Why similar: Cute 74.3%, Indie 15.4%, Singleplayer 10.2%
- #38 Sun Halo
73% matchVery Positive88% of 72 reviews2025
Dev: RenkaPub: Renka M 01
Windows
Sun Halo is a real-time combat game blending roguelike progression with strategic deck-building. Recruit and develop a roster of distinctive characters, build your own unique deck, and adapt your tactics on the battlefield. Uncover the world’s unfolding story, all the way to its final chapter.
Why similar: Deckbuilding 31.8%, Strategy 25.4%, Anime 15.5%, Cute 13.1%, 2D 8%
- #39 MoeArmy vs SuArmy
73% matchVery Positive84% of 63 reviews2026
Dev: KumiLGames
Windows
MoeArmy vs SuArmy is a 2D auto-battle strategy game. Choose the Moe or Su faction, build structures to deploy formations, combine cards, gear, and commander skills to power up your troops, exploit armor counters in automatic combat, and destroy the enemy base to claim victory!
Why similar: Tower Defense 44.9%, Real Time Tactics 19.2%, Strategy 18%, Deckbuilding 11.6%, 2D 3.8%
- #40 Holo X Break
73% matchVery Positive86% of 2,650 reviews2024
Dev: KayAnimatePub: holo Indie
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 47%
Fight your way through endless waves of holoX's minions! Gear up with all sorts of equipment and items in this action packed beat-em-up to reach the 5 bosses of hololive's "holoX", and put a stop to their plans!
Why similar: Side Scroller 54.9%, Cute 19%, Anime 15.6%, 2D 10.5%
- #41 Tangy TD
70% 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 53.7%, Strategy 20.7%, Tactical 12.9%, 2D 5.9%, Cute 3.3%
- #42 HoloCall - Send Your Cheers!
72% matchVery Positive84% of 86 reviews2025
Dev: Wei Hsu
Windows
A rhythm music game where you press buttons while doing fan calls. Show your support for your favorite hololive idols by cheering with your voice!
Why similar: Cute 43.9%, Anime 40.5%, Indie 9.4%, Singleplayer 6.2%
- #43 Yohane the Parhelion - NUMAZU in the MIRAGE -
71% matchVery Positive91% of 737 reviews2024
Dev: BeXide Inc.
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 38.4 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Yohane the Parhelion is an official spin-off of "Love Live! Sunshine". 『Yohane the Parhelion - NUMAZU in the MIRAGE -』 is a deckbuilding roguelite set in that world! A mysterious mirror world that changes each time it's entered. After countless choices, Yohane chooses...
Why similar: Anime 45.5%, Cute 44.8%, Singleplayer 9.7%
- #44 Outhold
69% matchVery Positive86% of 1,770 reviews2025
Dev: Tellus Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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 65.7%, Strategy 26.4%, 2D 6.3%, Singleplayer 1.6%
- #45 Anomaly Collapse
71% matchVery Positive86% of 638 reviews2024
Dev: RocketPunch Games
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 11.6 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Command a squad of adorably fierce warriors in Anomaly Collapse, a turn-based Roguelite strategy game that offers a fresh twist to an old formula! Face off against otherworldly beings and uncover the dark secrets of supernatural calamities. Immerse yourself in a story where every move counts!
Why similar: Strategy 48.2%, Cute 15.9%, 2D 12%, Anime 11%, Indie 4.7%
- #46 Sushi Cat - Tower Defense
70% 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 55.9%, Strategy 24.3%, Cute 11.8%, Tactical 7.3%, Indie 0.7%
- #47 Monster United
71% matchVery Positive86% of 74 reviews2024
Dev: 追风的鱼
Windows
This is a casual auto-battler game where you need to build your monster legion as you climb the tower! Random levels, rich alliances, and an equipment talent system provide countless possibilities for gameplay strategies, offering both casual relaxation and strategic depth!
Why similar: Tower Defense 53.7%, Strategy 24.4%, Cute 12.6%, Anime 4.7%, 2D 4.6%
- #48 Arcana of Paradise —The Tower—
72% matchMostly Positive75% of 102 reviews2023
Dev: 株式会社タストαPub: SHUEISHA GAMES
Windows
Choose from 20 children and perfect your deck as you battle against The Tower's bizarre inhabitants in real time! Time your guards, combo your attacks, charge up powerful magic, and collect legendary relics in your search for food, as you guide the children to the bottom!
Why similar: Deckbuilding 32.9%, Strategy 31.3%, Cute 16.4%, Anime 9.1%, 2D 8.1%
- #49 Huusuienbu - Chapter spring and Summer
74% matchMostly Positive72% of 67 reviews2019
Dev: REAL co.Ltd
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 98%
RTS+TD+ADV You can enjoy real time strategy battle and adventure mode with simple operation.
Why similar: Tower Defense 43.9%, Strategy 19.1%, Tactical 12.9%, Cute 10.6%, Anime 9.3%
- #50 Skewer Squad
67% matchVery Positive90% of 484 reviews2026
Dev: Fake OwlsPub: HARRISONWORLD CO.,LTD
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 66%
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 50.5%, Strategy 19.5%, Cute 10.8%, Hand-drawn 9.7%, 2D 6.4%
- #51 VFurrika!
69% matchVery Positive92% of 186 reviews2023
Dev: LuiroïLeFuretPub: Lui&Co
Windows
VFurrika! is an addictive puzzle game that combines the charm of your favourite VFur streamers with strategic gameplay. Drop your favorite furry VTuber into a glass and witness them merging into other VTubers upon contact!
Why similar: Strategy 61.3%, Cute 20.9%, 2D 13%, Indie 3%, Singleplayer 1.8%
- #52 Vtuber Simulator : Vtuber模擬器
70% matchVery Positive86% of 451 reviews2021
Dev: 阿煙
Windows
Customize your own character, streaming, training, and become a famous Vtuber!
Why similar: Strategy 51.6%, Cute 20.1%, Anime 14.2%, 2D 12.6%, Indie 1%
- #53 HOLOSAGA: Invasion of the HoloX
68% matchVery Positive90% of 131 reviews2024
Dev: Team SEONGWONPub: holo Indie
Windows
Liberated from the shackles of power, La+ led the HoloX members and the army to invade Earth! You must gather the members of the HoloLive and stop them.
Why similar: Tower Defense 87%, Strategy 8.3%, Anime 2.3%, Indie 1.8%, Singleplayer 0.5%
- #54 Broken Universe - Tower Defense
68% matchVery Positive91% of 313 reviews2023
Dev: Jinthree Studio
Windows
Get ready to rethink all your defense strategies! Build barricades to stop monsters, or lure them into a maze and attack. A variety of stages that change each time depending on how you play them.
Why similar: Tower Defense 42.1%, Strategy 18.1%, Deckbuilding 13.9%, Cute 8.3%, Hand-drawn 8.3%
- #55 Age of Advent
67% matchVery Positive95% of 362 reviews2023
Dev: MooCow GamesPub: holo Indie
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 42%
Welcome to the Age of Advent! Play four minigames based on the members of hololive -Advent-! Save the Moai with Bijou, make a soup with Nerissa, try not to crash with FUWAMOCO, and avoid the gaze of Shiori!
Why similar: Side Scroller 55.6%, Cute 17.6%, Anime 14.6%, 2D 12.2%
- #56 Bean Beasts
66% matchVery Positive89% of 121 reviews2025
Dev: Anxious Noob
Windows · Mac
Defeat monster hordes alongside your Bean Beasts in this cute, challenging Tower Defense Game! Evolve your companions, explore upgrade paths for traps and take on epic boss battles!
Why similar: Tower Defense 34.2%, Real Time Tactics 27.3%, Strategy 14.3%, Tactical 11.8%, Cute 7%
- #57 Neon Ascending
67% matchVery Positive82% of 89 reviews2025
Dev: TheCarmineDepth
Windows · Linux
Grid management roguelike tower defense that emphasizes mechanics and features dazzling visual effects. Don't overthink it, just stack and play! Enhancement modules boost your attributes, affix modules change the mechanics, and more... all within the grid. Time to create a new and improved build!
Why similar: Tower Defense 53.8%, Strategy 19.4%, Deckbuilding 17.3%, 2D 6.2%, Indie 1.9%
- #58 Unholy Heights
69% matchVery Positive89% of 1,646 reviews2013
Dev: Petit DepottoPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Welcome to Unholy Heights, a mashup of Tower Defense and Apartment Management Simulation!
Why similar: Tower Defense 40.6%, Strategy 24.5%, Cute 14%, Hand-drawn 10.8%, 2D 7.9%
- #59 All Aboard! The Train Defense Express
65% matchVery Positive85% of 379 reviews2025
Dev: Likadev
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Protect the Infinite Power Generator by looping around the train tracks! Battle endless waves of enemies in this unique hybrid of auto-battler, survivor, tower defense, idle/clicker gameplay. How long can you survive?
Why similar: Tower Defense 47%, Deckbuilding 18.7%, Strategy 18.3%, Tactical 10.3%, 2D 5.7%
- #60 HoloType: Treasure Zombie Island
66% matchVery Positive88% of 50 reviews2026
Dev: BeXide Inc.Pub: holo Indie
Windows · Mac
Houshou Marine sets sail again, this time with typing! Due to Crazy Ollie's mischief, the captain's precious treasure has transformed into "Treasure Zombies"! Can the captain recover her original, adorable treasure? A typing game like no other, filled with Hololive's most memorable lines!
Why similar: Cute 40.4%, Anime 27.7%, 2D 25.3%, Indie 6.6%