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Games Like Ice Core Tower Defense

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Strategy, Simulation, Indie, Tower Defense.

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Stand as the last ice tower defending Earth from endless magma circle invaders! Master auto or manual fire modes, unlock 600+ skills, and devastating special attacks like Chain Lightning and Area Frost Explosions. The ultimate elemental tower defense experience!

Reviews: 2 user reviews — 100% — of 2 reviews
Released: 2025-11-08
Developer: freshfocusgames
Genres: Indie, Simulation, Strategy
Platforms: Windows

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    96% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
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    Windows

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    Windows
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 99%

    HUNGER: Computer game in the genre of survival, telling the story of a lonely soldier, abandoned to an unexplored island. People say that there is life on this island and the settlers of this island are building their civilization there.

    Why similar: Simulation 46%, Strategy 42.3%, Indie 5.8%, 2D 5.8%

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    96% match4 user reviews25% of 4 reviews2020
    Dev: Albatross Idea
    Windows

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    Why similar: Simulation 43%, Strategy 41.6%, Tower Defense 8.9%, Indie 5.7%, Singleplayer 0.9%

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    95% matchPositive100% of 28 reviews2021
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    Windows

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    Why similar: Strategy 39%, Simulation 38.5%, Tower Defense 17.1%, Indie 5.4%

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    94% matchMostly Negative35% of 26 reviews2019
    Dev: Sugoi YellowPub: GrabTheGames
    Windows

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    Why similar: Simulation 41.3%, Strategy 35.5%, Fantasy 9.2%, 2D 8.4%, Indie 5.7%

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    Windows

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    93% matchMostly Negative20% of 15 reviews2017
    Dev: Trend Redaktions- und Verlagsgesellschaft mbH
    Windows

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    Why similar: Simulation 53.5%, Strategy 46.5%

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    Windows

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    Windows

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    91% match9 user reviews56% of 9 reviews2016
    Dev: DDD Wares
    Windows · Linux

    Carpe Deal 'Em is a life simulator / card game hybrid, with elements from the visual novel / CYOA genres.

    Why similar: Simulation 52.6%, Strategy 47.4%

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    90% matchMixed45% of 29 reviews2016
    Dev: Eversim
    Windows

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    83% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: IndustrySim Ltd.
    Windows

    IndustrySim Virtual Platform is an award-winning, industry-themed serious game about constructing, operating and managing an industrial environment. The professional-level simulation engine, along with real-life events and gamification, enables you to learn and experiment while having a lot of gameplay fun.

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  13. #13 Cosmic Buddies Town
    89% match5 user reviews20% of 5 reviews2018
    Dev: Ghost ClustersPub: Funbox Media Ltd
    Windows

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    87% matchMostly Positive77% of 164 reviews2018
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    Windows

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    88% matchMixed63% of 38 reviews2016
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    Windows

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    80% matchNo user reviews
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    85% matchMostly Positive71% of 24 reviews2019
    Dev: QLOCPub: Toplitz Productions
    Windows

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    84% matchPositive84% of 37 reviews2018
    Dev: AgeodPub: Slitherine Ltd.
    Windows

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    Why similar: Simulation 51.8%, Strategy 48.2%

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    84% matchMixed50% of 12 reviews2019
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    Windows

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    86% matchMixed41% of 190 reviews2010
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    Windows
    Median: 48 minMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 48%

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    82% match4 user reviews50% of 4 reviews2019
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    Windows

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    70% matchMostly Positive72% of 94 reviews2026
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    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    Windows

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    71% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows

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    Windows

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    76% matchMixed44% of 16 reviews2018
    Dev: Viny Game Studio
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    77% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2017
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    Windows

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    75% matchMostly Positive78% of 18 reviews2018
    Dev: Ape Apps
    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    67% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows

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    65% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Korion
    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    Why similar: Simulation 48.1%, Strategy 45.7%, Indie 6.1%

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    73% matchMixed68% of 76 reviews2015
    Dev: StudioGIWPub: Zoo Corporation
    Windows

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  34. #34 TerTD
    72% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2019
    Dev: TeraHard
    Windows

    TerTD is a mix of tower defense and real-time strategy. The player can build various types of towers and choose your favorite upgrades. Defeat the enemy and get the victory!

    Why similar: Strategy 50%, Simulation 50%

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    63% matchMixed57% of 21 reviews2024
    Dev: KANNADE
    Windows

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    71% matchMixed62% of 423 reviews2016
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    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 89%

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    Why similar: Strategy 50.4%, Simulation 49.6%

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    69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 954 reviews2016
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    Windows · Mac
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    69% matchMixed54% of 145 reviews2019
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    Windows · Mac · Linux
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    60% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows

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    60% matchNo user reviews
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    69% matchMixed67% of 33 reviews2018
    Dev: Battle of Kings TeamPub: Wenkly Studio Sp. z o.o.
    Windows

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    Why similar: Simulation 37.5%, Strategy 36.7%, Tower Defense 20.9%, Indie 4.9%

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    68% matchVery Positive87% of 124 reviews2018
    Dev: Pouchmouse
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Poly Universe is a survival city-building game in a galaxy where planets are only slightly larger than the colonists who inhabit them.

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    67% matchMixed68% of 57 reviews2019
    Dev: HAN GUANG
    Windows · Mac

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    67% matchMixed65% of 91 reviews2020
    Dev: Egor MagurinPub: Indovers Studio
    Windows · Mac

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    70% matchMixed55% of 49 reviews2015
    Dev: Impressions GamesPub: Rebellion
    Windows

    When it comes to medieval real-time strategy, Lords of the Realm III flies the flag high. Whether it's maneuvering troops on the battlefield, negotiating trade and alliances, or overseeing armies across the lands, RTS fans will find plenty here to enjoy.

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    59% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: PatuTec
    Windows

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