- #1 LED Bringer
97% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: SensGames
Windows
The sun has gone out, and darkness has consumed the planet. You ended up here by accident, but now you must become a glimmer of hope. Even if it's just… an LED. Take control of a combat drone, expand your base, navigate the darkness, and uncover the secrets of a dying world.
Why similar: RPG 25.4%, Strategy 21.4%, Action RPG 19.8%, Action 15.9%, Hack and Slash 11.6%
- #2 Legendary Hoplite: Arachne’s Trial
96% matchMostly Positive76% of 268 reviews2024
Dev: TripleBricksGamesPub: Ravenage Games
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 1.8 hrs≥1hr: 39%
Legendary Hoplite: Arachne’s Trial is a combination of Tower Defense and Action RPG. Upgrade your army, get the best gear, and craft unique strategies across 10 levels. Face Arachne, and seamlessly transfer progress to the main game.
Why similar: Tower Defense 22%, Action RPG 15.6%, RPG 13.5%, Real Time Tactics 12.8%, Hack and Slash 11.5%
- #3 Touhou Gensokyo Defense
96% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Erosion
Windows
An auto-battle roguelike defense set in Gensokyo. Field up to five Touhou heroines, choose where each one stands, and the danmaku flies on its own. Every level-up pauses the fight for three cards that reshape your build. Beat a boss and she joins you. Forty stages.
Why similar: Auto Battler 30.8%, Tower Defense 25.8%, RPG 17.6%, Strategy 16.4%, Tactical 2.9%
- #4 Ajax’s Trial
95% matchVery Positive82% of 328 reviews2023
Dev: TripleBricksGamesPub: Ravenage Games
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 2.6 hrs≥1hr: 25%
Legendary Hoplite: Ajax's Trial is the prologue version of Legendary Hoplite, a game that combines Tower Defense and Action RPG genres. In this game, you'll need to build fortifications, upgrade your army, and create your own unique strategy to fight off hordes of monsters across 7 levels.
Why similar: Tower Defense 22.7%, Action RPG 15.9%, RPG 12.9%, Real Time Tactics 12.7%, Hack and Slash 11.8%
- #5 The Oath of Runeveil
94% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Lunveil Studio
Windows
An online-enabled 3D action RPG set in a vast world to explore. Centered on real-time battles and character progression, it can be enjoyed both solo and in cooperative play.
Why similar: RPG 26.5%, CRPG 25.9%, Action RPG 20.4%, Action 13.8%, Fantasy 3.8%
- #6 Dwerve: Prologue
94% matchVery Positive92% of 631 reviews2021
Dev: Half Human Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Begin your apprenticeship as Dwerve! Tinker with a couple of the turrets! Meet your companions! Learn the basic strategies and tactics of turret-based combat. Hone your tower-defense dungeon-crawling skills so you're ready for the full game!
Why similar: Tower Defense 20.6%, CRPG 17.7%, Action RPG 13.5%, RPG 10.8%, Real Time Tactics 9.7%
- #7 Endless Glory
93% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2023
Dev: Cupuyc1989 GamesPub: Cupuyc1989
Windows · Linux
Lead your army to endless glory
Why similar: Auto Battler 23.8%, RPG 21.8%, Strategy 18.4%, Action RPG 17.9%, Action 13.6%
- #8 Up To Clouds
92% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2023
Dev: Bela MagyarPub: Undead Factory
Windows
Protect your village, don't let the monsters climb down the sky-high bean. Buy traps and upgrade them to the highest level. Wear the strongest armour and always use the right weapon to defeat the enemy.
Why similar: Tower Defense 35.5%, Strategy 21%, Hack and Slash 15.2%, Action 14.2%, Stylized 4.3%
- #9 Tower Defense Hero
91% matchPositive80% of 15 reviews2021
Dev: SRN Game Studio
Windows · Mac
A game combining tower defense and RPG
Why similar: Tower Defense 19.6%, Auto Battler 14.3%, Real Time Tactics 12.6%, Hack and Slash 10.6%, Strategy 9.8%
- #10 星辰大海
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Abyss Studio
Windows
《The Galaxy》是一款以塔防为核心玩法的游戏。在游戏中,玩家将扮演一位能够在宇宙中“看到”航道的探星舰船长,体验和一众美少女船员探索星空,并和各种各样的宇宙生物战斗的故事。
Why similar: Tower Defense 28.2%, RPG 27%, Strategy 21.8%, Real Time Tactics 18.1%, 3D 2.8%
- #11 Emberrush
90% match2 user reviews0% of 2 reviews2023
Dev: SoomkaGames
Windows
Immerse yourself in a fabulous atmosphere in Emberrush! You have to fight off waves of enemies that are heading towards your settlement.
Why similar: Tower Defense 31.1%, Strategy 27.4%, Real Time Tactics 21.7%, Action 16%, PvE 3.8%
- #12 ZeroZone2020
89% matchVery Positive84% of 129 reviews2019
Dev: HaDe GamesPub: My Way Games
Windows
Zero Zone 2020 is a classic Tower defense game where you will need to defend a home base from swarms of enemies
Why similar: Tower Defense 45.6%, Strategy 22%, Real Time Tactics 18.3%, Action 14.2%
- #13 Sentry
89% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Bright Angle Games
Windows · Mac
Raid dungeons by day, defend your town by night. Slay hordes of monsters, loot gear, and master skills in a fast-paced pixel-art dungeon crawler — then return home to build traps, place towers, and hold the line against the swarms, Clear every dungeon before the town falls
Why similar: Tower Defense 27.4%, Action RPG 22.7%, RPG 16.5%, Hack and Slash 14.5%, Action 11.1%
- #14 Dwerve
88% matchMostly Positive74% of 552 reviews2022
Dev: Half Human Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 71%
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 22.1%, CRPG 16.2%, Action RPG 14%, RPG 11.6%, Real Time Tactics 9%
- #15 Brasília Defense
86% matchPositive88% of 16 reviews2025
Dev: Plínio Tadeu de Albernaz Quartim
Windows
Brasília Defense is a strategy and tower-defense game that turns the landmarks and regions of the Federal District into an epic battlefield. Inspired by local culture, it blends post-apocalyptic fiction, original art, and engaging mechanics.
Why similar: Auto Battler 31.4%, Real Time Tactics 26.4%, Strategy 19.7%, Tower Defense 15%, PvE 4%
- #16 Medieval - Embers of War 2
87% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Evil Bunneh Inc.
Windows
Lead your hero and fight alongside your allies in this top-down co-op RPG. Call in units, capture strategic points, and outmaneuver an enemy that can use the same forces against you. Play solo or team up with up to 4 players in local co-op.
Why similar: Action RPG 15.4%, RPG 15.3%, Real Time Tactics 14.6%, Strategy 13.2%, Hack and Slash 11.2%
- #17 Swamped!
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Chaudron Studio
Windows
Discover a Tower Defense as cute as it is addictive. Collect funny hats, magical equipment, and special powers to create the ultimate defense build. Explore an enchanted world filled with charming characters and challenges to overcome!
Why similar: Tower Defense 35%, RPG 23.1%, Strategy 19.5%, Action 13.8%, Fantasy 3.7%
- #18 齿轮与湮灭(Gears of Annihilation)
84% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2026
Dev: 墨声人Pub: SuperEasy
Windows
In Gears and Annihilation, scavenge resources, kill zombies, and build turrets and golems to defend yourself. Survive wave after wave, expand your territory, and master strategy and action in this intense post-apocalyptic tower defense adventure.
Why similar: RPG 24.1%, Strategy 22.4%, Action RPG 19.9%, Action 15.8%, Tower Defense 10.3%
- #19 Fortified Swiss
85% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2018
Dev: Rat Wrath Studios
Windows · Mac
Fortified Swiss is an immersive RPG tower defense experience featuring a grand campaign that spans across the continent of Fromage. Vast hordes of mice have invaded due to the Mouse King's insatiable desire to hoard the most artisan of cheeses.
Why similar: RPG 30.1%, Strategy 27.5%, Tower Defense 22.9%, Action 19.5%
- #20 Galactic Garrison
84% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: The Feature Creep
Windows
Galactic Garrison is a sci-fi, turn-based tower defense game where you defend your base from relentless alien waves on Mars. Deploy soldiers, build barricades, and upgrade defenses to withstand attacks. Earn powerful reward cards to gain strategic advantages and outmaneuver your enemies.
Why similar: Tower Defense 28%, Auto Battler 26%, Real Time Tactics 17.7%, Strategy 15.5%, Action 3.4%
- #21 Conquer for Glory
82% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2026
Dev: Faven Games
Windows
A side-on strategy game about raising armies and conquering a dark fantasy world. Lead one of eight races, break the enemy line with troops, monsters and unique abilities, and take the map kingdom by kingdom.
Why similar: Auto Battler 27.3%, Real Time Tactics 21.7%, Strategy 14.7%, War 11.2%, Tower Defense 8%
- #22 The Wave
83% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Jiahong Li
Windows
The Wave is a solo Action-shooter RPG, set on various planets within the galaxy. The player will conduct missions from your direct commander and your own secret missions to discover your past. You can also decide on your equipment and customize your own ship before in-between missions.
Why similar: Tower Defense 23%, Action RPG 18.3%, Real Time Tactics 16.7%, RPG 15.9%, Strategy 12.5%
- #23 Home Defense Zombie War
81% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2026
Dev: Kryon Games
Windows
Zombies are at your doorstep! Place your heroes strategically, strengthen your defenses, and protect your home against increasingly difficult waves of zombies. Survive powerful Boss battles, improve your strategy across different game modes, and resist the invasion!
Why similar: Tower Defense 24.4%, Auto Battler 24.2%, Real Time Tactics 17.3%, Strategy 14.5%, Action 10%
- #24 Animal Clash
82% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Wavesurf studio
Windows
A post-apocalyptic lane-battle strategy game where you spin a slot machine to generate troops, resources, and buffs, deploy units across horizontal lanes, capture resource points, upgrade your faction, and push forward to destroy the enemy base.
Why similar: Tower Defense 29.3%, Auto Battler 28.3%, Strategy 23.5%, Real Time Tactics 18.9%
- #25 Defense Of Fort Burton
78% matchPositive95% of 20 reviews2026
Dev: Ledx
Windows
Casual top-down combat while commanding strategic tower defenses. Control Lexy directly, build and upgrade persistent towers that provide covering fire.
Why similar: Tower Defense 19.8%, Action RPG 15.5%, Hack and Slash 12.8%, Real Time Tactics 10.6%, RPG 9.6%
- #26 Blackout!!
80% matchMixed54% of 26 reviews2022
Dev: Sun StudiosPub: EVAD
Windows
Blackout!! is a Tower Defence Action-RPG where you must defend the land of Suwemba from the evil Olrinds! Select one of two heroes to fight back wave after wave of enemies by summoning defences while participating in the action-packed combat!
Why similar: Tower Defense 25.3%, RPG 16.4%, Real Time Tactics 16.2%, Strategy 14.2%, Hack and Slash 12.7%
- #27 Shepherds of the Abyss
81% matchMixed57% of 23 reviews2016
Dev: Impulse Games
Windows
Shepherds of the Abyss is an action-packed, multiplayer tower defense game - one inspired by some of the best tower defense mods for Warcraft 3 - with a heavy focus on mazing and strategy.
Why similar: Tower Defense 46.9%, RPG 21.4%, Strategy 18.9%, Action 12.8%
- #28 Tiny Battles: Prologue
79% matchPositive80% of 25 reviews2024
Dev: MyDreamForever
Windows
Tiny Battles is a tactical action auto-battler where battles take place automatically in the arena. Prologue is a demo version of the Tiny Battles game, where 2 of the 5 factions and 3 of the 15 enemy opponents are available to play.
Why similar: Auto Battler 28.9%, Tower Defense 26.4%, Real Time Tactics 19.6%, Strategy 12.3%, Stylized 4.2%
- #29 DungeonManagerAgent
79% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: MEYOSOFT
Windows
There have been a lot of burglaries recently... I can't keep up with them, so can someone help me defeat the intruders? Auto-battle defense game
Why similar: Auto Battler 35.5%, Real Time Tactics 22.4%, Strategy 18.1%, Tower Defense 15.1%, Tactical 4.9%
- #30 Immortal Sect Defend
78% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Immortal
Windows
Guard the Sect Eye or lose everything. Build immortal towers to defend against demon hordes. Explore dangerous realms, slay beasts, and upgrade your defenses in this unique cultivation tower defense game.
Why similar: Tower Defense 28.8%, Real Time Tactics 18.6%, CRPG 16.6%, Strategy 15%, Action RPG 8.6%
- #31 The Town is Overrun
77% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Lockstead Studios
Windows
Defend your town from waves of relentless aliens overrunning the town. Build, upgrade, and strategically place defenses to stop the invasion before they destroy your town.
Why similar: Tower Defense 38.2%, Strategy 22.2%, Real Time Tactics 21.2%, Action 12.8%, Tactical 5.6%
- #32 逢魔之時
77% matchPositive93% of 14 reviews2020
Dev: 小狐狸工作室
Windows
由台灣團隊小狐狸工作室製作的遊戲雛形,日系水墨風格的ARPG。利用技能組合擊倒Boss吧!
Why similar: CRPG 28.2%, RPG 27.4%, Action RPG 23.7%, Action 17.5%, 3D 3.1%
- #33 Siege of Akanor
76% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: North Sun Games
Windows
A castle defense you fight in person. Between waves you spend your gold on swordsmen, archers, traps and barricades; when the horn sounds you take the field yourself, sword and bow in hand. Solo, in co-op for up to four, or from the horde's side.
Why similar: Tower Defense 28.9%, Real Time Tactics 19.9%, Hack and Slash 14%, Strategy 13.7%, Action 7.9%
- #34 Soulcaster: Part I & II
76% matchVery Positive84% of 58 reviews2016
Dev: MagicalTimeBean
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Take control of a squadron of epic summons in this unique take on dungeon crawling!
Why similar: Strategy 31.6%, Tower Defense 29.8%, Action 20.4%, Real Time Tactics 18.2%
- #35 Endless Tower Survivors
74% match8 user reviews88% of 8 reviews2026
Dev: Havoc Team Studio
Windows · Mac
Endless Tower Survivors is a roguelite tower defense survival game where a single tower fights against endless hordes of enemies. Combine weapons and upgrades to create unlimited power tower and survive as long as possible.
Why similar: Auto Battler 29.7%, Tower Defense 26.3%, Strategy 23.1%, Action 13.6%, Tactical 3.3%
- #36 Defense Duel
75% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: CouraGGe ent.
Windows
Defense Duel is an engaging strategic challenge where your cleverness and planning determine the outcome of each battle. Build your defenses, position your cannons, and secure your victory!
Why similar: Auto Battler 30.2%, Tower Defense 26.8%, Real Time Tactics 25%, Strategy 11%, Action 4.3%
- #37 Manafall
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Raphael Regalado
Windows
Manafall is a VR Tower-Defense game that melds strategy and action. Set in a magical-fantasy world, the player will fight through hordes of enemies using swords and bows, while casting spells, and building towers.
Why similar: Tower Defense 25.5%, Action RPG 17.8%, Hack and Slash 14.9%, RPG 13.5%, Strategy 11.6%
- #38 Star of Lemutia : Reborn
75% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2019
Dev: 1UP games
Windows
This is a hardcore, real-time , tactical game where you will operate two legions at the same time, each containing a powerful hero and four well-trained mercenaries. They will work together under your control to maximize their abilities in order to defeat powerful enemies.
Why similar: RPG 26.5%, Strategy 23.5%, Tower Defense 20.5%, Action 15.1%, Real Time Tactics 14.4%
- #39 Talk Of The Tavern
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Chalktray Studios LLC
Windows
A co-op autobattler roguelike where rival guilds journey toward the King’s castle, stopping at taverns to outbid each other for mercenaries and shape their builds with powerful scrolls. Survive the road and conquer the King’s Tournament.
Why similar: RPG 23.8%, Auto Battler 21.6%, Strategy 20.1%, Action RPG 17.9%, Action 14.8%
- #40 Tiny Battles
72% matchPositive84% of 50 reviews2024
Dev: MyDreamForever
Windows
Tiny Battles is a tactical action auto-battler where battles take place automatically in the arena.
Why similar: Auto Battler 33.5%, Tower Defense 28.3%, Strategy 18.6%, Real Time Tactics 7.4%, Fantasy 4.8%
- #41 Power TD
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: FunGame Studio
Windows
Power TD is a 3D top-down strategy tower defense game where players must build and strategically balance defensive towers with essential Energy Facilities. The core challenge is maintaining power while designing intricate mazes to maximize enemy exposure to tower attacks.
Why similar: Tower Defense 30.8%, Auto Battler 26.2%, Real Time Tactics 20.5%, Strategy 16.3%, Tactical 3.6%
- #42 Cybernetica
73% matchNegative10% of 10 reviews2020
Dev: Kedexa
Windows
Cybernetica is a tower defense game. The player’s task is to destroy the enemies with the help of buildings before they cross the base. With the help of 7 towers you need to cope with 50 waves of enemies. Each tower has its own characteristics and cost.
Why similar: Tower Defense 33%, RPG 26.4%, Strategy 25%, Action 15.6%
- #43 Zombie Rush - Heroes
72% matchMixed65% of 17 reviews2020
Dev: MoonlightGames
Windows
Build villages and train units to defeat zombies
Why similar: Auto Battler 30.3%, Tower Defense 29.7%, Strategy 23.4%, Action 16.6%
- #44 Rolling Rumble
70% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: VortexForge
Windows
First-person singleplayer castle conquest. Mine gold, kill enemies, build an army and defeat the enemy castle!
Why similar: Strategy 26.7%, Action RPG 25.2%, Action 18.9%, Hack and Slash 18.1%, 3D 4.3%
- #45 Magic Tower
71% matchMostly Positive73% of 40 reviews2017
Dev: 夕
Windows
Inspired by RPG map in "Warcraft III" , the core gameplay is plunder resources from enemies. This game is not only a simple thief, but also a test of the collocation between the various defensive towers, as well as a balance between the defense tower injury and the enemy's blood volume.
Why similar: Tower Defense 35%, RPG 32.9%, Strategy 32.1%
- #46 Defend Them !
71% matchPositive90% of 10 reviews2021
Dev: Butter Fly Games
Windows
Defend Them ! is a fictionally ironic tower defense game about killing enemies and defending human infrastructure.
Why similar: RPG 33.8%, Strategy 30.5%, Action 19.7%, Tower Defense 13.6%, Fantasy 2.4%
- #47 Arcane Towerline
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Tara
Windows
Arcane Towerline is a roguelite tower defense blending auto-battler synergies. On a dynamic battlefield, draft powerful 1-to-5 cost units to build a formidable lineup. Defend your crystal from swarms of enemies using tactical positioning and random game-changing magic!
Why similar: Tower Defense 39.4%, Auto Battler 26%, Strategy 17.4%, Real Time Tactics 14%, Tactical 3.2%
- #48 Hyposolus
70% matchNo user reviews2028
Dev: Amland Interactive
Windows
Hyposolus is an action role playing game with strategic elements. A long time has passed and the world is shattered. Experiment with different perks and spell combinations to defeat enemies. Explore the floating islands and discover the past. Reach the spirits calling for you.
Why similar: Action RPG 35.2%, RPG 35%, Strategy 11.1%, Action 7.1%, Fantasy 6%
- #49 Long March
69% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Dead BrokePub: DigiPen Institute of Technology
Windows
Utilize four unique towers to defend your land from attackers across three levels!
Why similar: Tower Defense 30.9%, Real Time Tactics 26.8%, Strategy 19.6%, Action 9.8%, War 4.9%
- #50 Stronghold Defender
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Devotıon Labs
Windows
Defend your castle against relentless waves of enemies! Gather resources, recruit powerful units, and unleash devastating abilities to hold the line. With multiple tower types, deep skill trees, and ever-growing hordes, every battle pushes your defenses to the limit.
Why similar: Strategy 25.4%, RPG 24.8%, Action RPG 19.8%, Tower Defense 15.2%, Action 14.9%
- #51 Confrontation
71% matchMostly Negative27% of 365 reviews2012
Dev: Cyanide StudioPub: Focus Home Interactive
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 20%
Lead a Griffin Elite Squad in missions through the territory of the fearsome Scorpion creatures, the terrible Wolfen packs, or the brutal Bran-Ô-Kor Orcs.
Why similar: RPG 43.1%, Strategy 32.8%, Action 19.8%, Fantasy 4.3%
- #52 Miner Lou
69% matchMostly Positive76% of 88 reviews2019
Dev: Fuzzy Code Studio LLC
Windows
Mine and combine gems for your defenses. Play Arcade Mode and accompany Lou on a journey to save the Star Babies.
Why similar: Tower Defense 35%, Strategy 33.7%, RPG 31.3%
- #53 Game of Warriors
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Play365
Windows · Mac
Defend your city, conquer enemy lands, and build a powerful empire in this unique tower defense strategy game. Upgrade defenses and technolgy, command troops, and face massive waves, siege weapons, and war elephants as you expand across the map.
Why similar: Tower Defense 31.2%, Auto Battler 24.6%, Strategy 18.5%, Real Time Tactics 13.9%, Stylized 3.8%
- #54 Order Of The Gatekeepers
68% matchPositive93% of 42 reviews2020
Dev: TimeSink Inc.
Windows
Online Co-Operative Tower Defense with endless build options and a heavy focus on rewarding creative strategies. With so many Levels, Towers, Abilities, Items, & Builder Specialties every match can be a different experience!
Why similar: Tower Defense 30.7%, RPG 25.6%, Strategy 25.2%, Action 16.5%, Fantasy 1.9%
- #55 Vox Siege
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Dotcube Games
Windows
Vox Siege is a an Action-RPG Tower Defence game. Where you play as a hero who build towers and use hero abilities to help defend Vox on their journey to close all dark portals that is wrecking their land Fiora.
Why similar: Tower Defense 28.9%, Action RPG 20%, Strategy 14.9%, Hack and Slash 11.9%, Tactical 6.6%
- #56 Eidetus
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Expletive Studios
Windows
Remember Your Power
Why similar: RPG 40.1%, Strategy 35.5%, Action 24.4%
- #57 Gates to Terra II
67% matchPositive82% of 17 reviews2019
Dev: SeasonQuest
Windows
Simple, fast-pased multiplayer SRPG
Why similar: RPG 40.1%, Strategy 35.5%, Action 24.4%
- #58 The Aether Project TD
67% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Public Void
Windows
A classic tower defense game with evolving battlefields and relentless waves. Build deadly defenses, adapt to new attack routes, and survive escalating enemy assaults.
Why similar: Tower Defense 40.6%, Strategy 18.1%, Real Time Tactics 11.2%, Action 11.1%, Tactical 7.4%
- #59 Reclaim: Earth Protocol
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Lazy Avocado Studio
Windows
A squad-based auto-battler where your strategy drives a living battlefield. Deploy units, trigger devastating combos, and reclaim Earth from an alien invasion.
Why similar: Auto Battler 33.2%, Tower Defense 27.8%, Strategy 18.7%, Real Time Tactics 16.8%, Tactical 3.5%