Games Like Iron Brigade

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 65.8%, Co-op 16.7%, Strategy 10%, Action 5.1%, Sci-fi 1.6%

Why You'll Like It: Seamlessly integrates first-person shooting with tower defense mechanics, requiring players to build and fight simultaneously.

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 56.8%, Co-op 16.3%, Strategy 9.2%, Third-Person Shooter 8.6%, Action 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: A quintessential hybrid of third-person action and tower defense that emphasizes co-op strategy.

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 81.4%, Strategy 18.6%

Why You'll Like It: Combines intense mech-based action with base building and tower defense mechanics in a sci-fi setting.

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 50.3%, Co-op 18%, Third-Person Shooter 14.9%, Strategy 9.8%, Action 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: The latest entry in the series, offering large-scale wave defense and refined third-person action.

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 61.8%, Tower Defense 20.8%, Co-op 7.1%, Third-Person Shooter 5%, Strategy 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: Features a similar 1950s aesthetic and blends third-person shooter combat with strategic tower placement.

Stand and fight for humanity. This arcade shooter takes place in the year 2022, as the Earth Defense Force fends off an all-out attack by unknown life forms. Become an EDF soldier, battle against endless hordes of immense enemies, and restore peace to the earth.

Why similar: Mechs 48.5% ★, Third-Person Shooter 17.7%, Co-op 15.4%, Action 14.2%, Sci-fi 2.2%

Why You'll Like It: Captures the chaotic, co-op sci-fi action and massive scale of fighting waves of enemies.

Farm, Build, Defend, in the Galaxy's only Arcade-Tower-Defense.

Why similar: Tower Defense 46.8%, Third-Person Shooter 22.8%, Strategy 12.2%, Co-op 8.3%, Action 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: A quirky, robot-themed game that focuses on defending a base while engaging in active combat.

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 56.1%, Co-op 24.5%, Strategy 14.7%, Funny 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: A classic co-op tower defense game that allows for active character combat and gear customization.

Bring your toys to life in this action-packed, Toy Soldiers game bundle which includes the original Toy Soldiers, Toy Soldiers: Cold War, and all four DLC’s – Kaiser’s Battle, Invasion, Napalm and Evil Empire.

Why similar: Tower Defense 65%, Strategy 16.3%, Action 9.9%, Co-op 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: A tower defense game with a historical, satirical tone that mirrors the charm of Iron Brigade.

Experience piloting and customizing massive armored units called Wanzers while engaging in high-intensity battles driven by a compelling story. The battle begins now!

Why similar: Mechs 81.5% ★, Third-Person Shooter 9.6%, Action 8%, Sci-fi 0.9%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a dedicated mech-action experience with a focus on customization and third-person 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 67.3%, Action 19%, Co-op 13.7%

Why You'll Like It: An early hybrid of first-person shooting and tower defense mechanics.

Hypercharge is a first and third-person shooter action figure game you've always dreamed of! Grab your friends, complete objectives, defend the Hypercore against waves of weaponized toys, and defeat Major Evil together in the story campaign!

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 44.3%, Tower Defense 38.7%, Strategy 9.5%, Action 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: A co-op wave-based shooter where players defend objectives as small toys, matching the game's lighthearted vibe.

AirMech Wastelands is an Action-RPG set in an alternate future America following a global collapse of modern civilization. You are an AirMech Pilot, with the skills to fly and upgrade these ultimate pre-war machines. Unravel the mystery of why these machines are trying to wipe us out!

Why similar: Mechs 43% ★, Strategy 26.9%, Co-op 16%, Action 14.1%

Why You'll Like It: Features transformable mechs and strategic base defense in a post-apocalyptic setting.

Pilot a mech to hunt down and destroy the oppressive government of a cyberpunk autocracy. In this fast-paced, top-down shooter, use overwhelming firepower to destroy columns of tanks and level buildings. Unlock up to 56 unique vehicles and 40 weapons.

Why similar: Mechs 84.6% ★, Action 11.1%, Sci-fi 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: Offers deep mech customization and destructive action with a distinct retro-futuristic style.

Pilot your fully customizable Arsenal mech and join your fellow mercenaries in defending humanity from the corrupted machines and gigantic robots in this post-apocalyptic action game!

Why similar: Mechs 81.5% ★, Action 9.4%, Third-Person Shooter 4.8%, Co-op 2.5%, Sci-fi 1.9%

Why You'll Like It: Offers highly customizable mechs and fast-paced action against massive robotic threats.

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 75.1%, Strategy 13.7%, Co-op 8.6%, Action 2.5%

Why You'll Like It: A competitive tower defense game that emphasizes multiplayer strategy and base building.

MOTHERGUNSHIP is a bullet-hell FPS where you craft your own guns, fight gigantic bosses, and defeat a robotic alien armada that conquered Earth. Face off against overwhelming odds in brutal, non-stop combats where thinking on your feet is the only way to survive.

Why similar: Co-op 50%, Action 42.1%, Sci-fi 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on absurdly customizable weapons and intense, wave-based sci-fi combat.

HELLDIVERS™ is a hardcore, cooperative, twin stick shooter. As part of the elite unit called the HELLDIVERS, players must work together to protect SUPER EARTH and defeat the enemies of mankind in an intense intergalactic war.

Why similar: Co-op 42.8%, Mechs 28.7% ★, Action 10.8%, Strategy 7.5%, Sci-fi 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: A highly cooperative, chaotic sci-fi shooter that emphasizes teamwork and defensive stratagems.

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 46.5%, Strategy 21%, Third-Person Shooter 19%, Action 13.5%

Why You'll Like It: Blends third-person action with tower defense in a unique, stylized setting.

Thousands of giant insects and aliens once again ravage the earth, and only the Earth Defense Force can stop them.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 47.8%, Co-op 26.2%, Action 23.4%, Sci-fi 2.7%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on squad-based co-op action against swarms of alien enemies.

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 41.9%, Third-Person Shooter 17.6%, Co-op 17.3%, Strategy 11.7%, Action 6%

Why You'll Like It: A co-op tower defense game that features active shooter mechanics and wave-based survival.

Deep Rock Galactic is a 1-4 player co-op FPS featuring dwarven space miners, procedurally-generated destructible environments, and endless hordes of alien monsters. Explore cave systems, mine for minerals, and work together to survive!

Why similar: Co-op 74.4%, Action 17.9%, Sci-fi 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: A premier co-op sci-fi game that requires team-based defense and objective management.

Roboquest is a fast FPS Roguelite in a scorched futureworld. You're a rebooted Guardian, ready to kick some metal ass! Fight with your buddy or by yourself and annihilate hordes of deadly bots in ever-changing environments.

Why similar: Co-op 71.4%, Action 21%, Sci-fi 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, robot-themed shooter that captures the frenetic energy of mech combat.

Serious Sam 4 reignites the classic FPS series in a high-powered prequel loaded with an explosive arsenal, intergalactic carnage, and perfectly timed one-liners.

Why similar: Co-op 52.8%, Action 27.3%, Third-Person Shooter 12.2%, Comedy 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: Delivers massive, humorous wave-based combat that feels like a natural extension of the action in Iron Brigade.

Defend the solar system from fearsome aliens by sending satellites into orbit in revolutionary tower defense action!

Why similar: Tower Defense 78%, Strategy 14.7%, Action 5.5%, Sci-fi 1.8%

Why You'll Like It: A tower defense game that leans heavily into retro sci-fi comedy and B-movie tropes.

SYNTHETIK is an unforgiving tactical shooter rogue-lite where freedom and experimentation is key. Fight in a world overrun by the Machine Legion and their Gods. Experience the next level in gun-play and dive into unparalleled build options and Android upgrades. Can you defeat the Heart of Armageddon?

Why similar: Co-op 56.9%, Action 43.1%

Why You'll Like It: An intense, robot-themed shooter with deep weapon customization and tactical elements.

Epic sci-fi tower defense action with 16-bit era look and feel, pitching your colonists against an almost endless horde of hostile alien robots who strongly oppose your attempts of colonizing their planet! Deluxe version includes the soundtrack!

Why similar: Tower Defense 55.4%, Strategy 28.2%, Action 16.4%

Why You'll Like It: A straightforward tower defense game that focuses on defending against waves of mechanical threats.

Anomaly 2 is a sequel to the critically acclaimed Anomaly Warzone Earth. Maintaining the core elements of the original, Anomaly 2 adds plenty of new features: unit morphing, over million tactical combinations, post-apo world and tower defense vs tower offense multiplayer mode.

Why similar: Tower Defense 55.8%, Strategy 29.7%, Action 12.2%, Sci-fi 2.3%

Why You'll Like It: A unique twist on the genre that focuses on 'tower offense' with strategic unit pathing.

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 71.3%, Strategy 11.1%, Action 7.5%, Third-Person Shooter 6.7%, Comedy 1.7%

It's a fight for the future of the planet between the Ravagers, a merciless swarm of alien invaders, and the Earth Defense Force (EDF) in this third-person shooter.Play as four different classes in over 80 missions with a range of 800 weapons at your disposal.Co-op play supported.

Why similar: Mechs 45.3% ★, Third-Person Shooter 21.2%, Co-op 17.3%, Action 10.3%, Funny 2.3%

Cannon Brawl is action RTS and artillery hybrid. Pilot an airship, command powerful weapon emplacements and use the destructible terrain to out think and destroy your enemy! It's a new take on artillery strategy!

Why similar: Tower Defense 40.6%, Strategy 39.9%, Action 19.4%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D strategy game that combines artillery combat with tower defense elements.

Defense Grid: The Awakening is a unique spin on tower defense gameplay that will appeal to players of all skill levels. A horde of enemies is invading, and it's up to the player to stop them by strategically building fortification towers around their base.

Why similar: Tower Defense 84.4%, Strategy 13.4%, Sci-fi 2.2%

Save the world without hope. Year 2040. An action TPS where you will become one of the EDF soldiers and fight against the invaders from outer space which ruined the world. In the world settings which differs from the original "EARTH DEFENSE FORCE" series, more than 50 missions in five difficulties await for your challenge.

Why similar: Mechs 44% ★, Action 22.7%, Third-Person Shooter 18.1%, Co-op 13.2%, Sci-fi 2%

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 60.7%, Mechs 27.9% ★, Strategy 8%, Action 3.4%

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 76.1%, Strategy 14.4%, Action 5.2%, Funny 3.1%, Comedy 1.2%

Mech Fortress is a sci-fi tower defense game where each turret has unique mechanics. You can freely place them on a 5×5 grid, and your goal is to eliminate all enemies!

Why similar: Tower Defense 46.3%, Mechs 39.7% ★, Strategy 12.1%, Sci-fi 1.9%

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 78.1%, Strategy 16.5%, Funny 5.4%

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 41.8%, Third-Person Shooter 18.7%, Co-op 17.3%, Strategy 11.4%, Action 6.9%

iBomber Defense combines classic tower defense gameplay with intense action and strategy. Keep enemies at bay all over the world using a variety of weapons and tactics, from rattling Machine guns, explosive cannons and awesome anti-aircraft artillery!

Why similar: Tower Defense 76.9%, Strategy 23.1%

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

Why similar: Tower Defense 64.7%, Strategy 23.9%, Action 11.4%

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 73.8%, Strategy 12.5%, Co-op 6.4%, Action 6.1%, Funny 1.2%

Command Mobile Outpost and take XEN Firearm to venture deep into the Signet surveillance off-limit area. Collect unique Weapon Units. Amp up the firepower of the Outpost that fights with you. This is an FTD game - FPS, Tower Defense, Base Building and much more all at the same time.

Why similar: Tower Defense 53.3%, Co-op 21.6%, Strategy 14.3%, Action 7.2%, Sci-fi 3.6%

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 67.6%, Co-op 14%, Strategy 11.3%, Action 5.5%, Sci-fi 1.5%

Take customization to the extreme with the Omega Customization System and battle with one-of-a-kind combat units in this all-new third-person shooter mecha game.

Why similar: Mechs 62.1% ★, Third-Person Shooter 19.3%, Co-op 7.1%, Action 6%, Funny 4%

Artificial Defense is a one man made, real time strategy game combining orbital shooter and tower defense components within an electrifying, virtual reality setting. You are the machine, a mighty computer-system defending its servers against swarms of intruding creeps.

Why similar: Tower Defense 43.9%, Strategy 36.6%, Action 19.5%

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 59.8%, Co-op 15.6%, Strategy 14.4%, Action 7.5%, Sci-fi 2.7%

Defense Technica is the next evolution in hardcore tower defense strategy games. Protect the core from an onslaught of unrelenting biomechanical terrors with a powerful range of tower defense units – each with their own upgradable features and methods of attacks.

Why similar: Tower Defense 85%, Strategy 15%

AirMech® Strike is a fast paced Action-RTS game that can be played solo, coop, or competitively online. Earn Kudos and Experience in battle and unlock a wide collection of AirMechs and Units while you practice the perfect strategy to emerge victorious!

Why similar: Mechs 64.8% ★, Strategy 17.4%, Co-op 9.4%, Action 6.8%, Sci-fi 1.6%

"VOIDCRISIS" is a four-player tower offense game on an undulating battlefield. Operate combat bio-machines called VA (Vital Armor) drawn with dynamic mechanical art shaders and work together to clear high-difficulty stages.

Why similar: Mechs 39.8% ★, Tower Defense 24.3%, Third-Person Shooter 12.6%, Co-op 10.2%, Strategy 7.1%

100 years after a nuclear apocalypse, an AI-managed shelter and its guardian mechs await human survivors. The shelter’s reactor creates safe zones to improve living conditions. Players control mechs to gather reactor fuel, fend off mutants, complete missions, and protect survivors.

Why similar: Action 73.7%, Funny 26.3%

A sci-fi roomscale VR Tower Defense game. Strategize to destroy waves of rogue robots and assist the powerful turrets with a handheld drone. Build and collect resources and help evacuate your crew from the alien planet.

Why similar: Tower Defense 65.8%, Strategy 19.5%, Action 10.2%, Sci-fi 4.5%

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 70%, Strategy 18.5%, Action 7.3%, Sci-fi 4.2%

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 55.3%, Co-op 22.7%, Strategy 9.9%, Action 8.3%, Funny 3.9%

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 38.5%, Strategy 30.7%, Action 18.5%, Co-op 12.3%

Defend Billy and his crew on their way to the extraction zone! You have been authorized to use the defense system. Protect them from giant bugs, malfunctioning droids and more...

Why similar: Strategy 64.8%, Tower Defense 24%, Sci-fi 11.2%

Build a strong defense of hololive dolls to defeat a robot army in this exciting hololive-themed tower defense game!!

Why similar: Tower Defense 62.3%, Strategy 29.4%, Funny 3.3%, Comedy 3%, Sci-fi 2%

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 82.8%, Strategy 14.7%, Action 1.4%, Funny 0.6%, Comedy 0.5%