Games Like Last Stand: Defense

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 47.3%, Strategy 11.7%, Roguelite 9.3%, Building 7.9%, Minimalist 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: A quintessential roguelite tower defense game that features procedural generation and deep strategic pathing choices.

A minimalist game about building and defending your little kingdom.

Why similar: Tower Defense 31.1%, City Builder 21.9%, Building 10.1%, Minimalist 9.4%, Strategy 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: A minimalist and highly polished take on base-building and tower defense that focuses on tactical combat and economy management.

Age of Darkness: Final Stand is a dark fantasy survival RTS where you must illuminate, build and defend humanity’s last bastion against hordes of Nightmares. Set in the remnants of a kingdom consumed by a deadly fog, you decide. Will you hide in the light? Or take back your world.

Why similar: Tower Defense 24%, RTS 23.1%, Building 13.6%, Medieval 7.6%, Strategy 7%

Why You'll Like It: Combines traditional RTS base-building with intense survival defense mechanics against thousands of enemies.

They Are Billions is a Steampunk strategy game set on a post-apocalyptic planet. Build and defend colonies to survive against the billions of the infected that seek to annihilate the few remaining living humans. Can humanity survive after the zombie apocalypse?

Why similar: RTS 30.7%, Tower Defense 25.9%, City Builder 14.9%, Strategy 10.5%, Building 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for base-building and defense, requiring careful management of resources while fending off massive waves of enemies.

Defend the last bastion of humanity with your squad of heroes! Exterminate fiendish monsters with magic and brute force by night and re-build your battered city defenses by day in this tactical RPG with rogue-lite mechanics.

Why similar: Tower Defense 38%, Roguelite 20.9%, Strategy 14.9%, Tactical 12.5%, Fantasy 10%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical roguelite that blends turn-based defense with base-building elements in a dark fantasy setting.

Hexguardian is a roguelite, tower defense game where you build your own maps with hexagonal tiles! Build and upgrade towers, recruit armies, learn spells, construct wonders and place hexagonal tiles to create a path to enhance your defenses. With plenty of game modes and talents to unlock!

Why similar: Tower Defense 21.7%, RTS 19.5%, City Builder 11.8%, Roguelite 11.3%, Magic 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: A roguelite tower defense game that uses hexagonal grid mechanics to force creative base expansion and defense strategies.

Warlords Under Siege is a mix of RTS and Roguelike genre, where you build a small city and defend it against continuous waves of enemies. Improve your assortment of weapons with each playthrough, unlocking new possibilities to beat the ever-increasing threat.

Why similar: Wargame 19%, City Builder 18%, RTS 17%, Building 13.5%, Roguelite 11.8%

Why You'll Like It: Blends action-RTS mechanics with roguelite elements, requiring players to actively manage defenses during chaotic battles.

Diplomacy is Not an Option is a strategy game set in a medieval fantasy world. Build your town and defenses, raise huge armies and fight against massive hordes of enemies. How long can you survive?

Why similar: RTS 24.7%, Tower Defense 24.3%, Medieval 16.7%, War 16%, Strategy 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: A massive-scale RTS where building a fortified base is essential to surviving against thousands of attacking units.

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 62.7%, Strategy 17.5%, Building 11.4%, 3D 5.6%, Singleplayer 2.8%

Why You'll Like It: A roguelike tower defense game that emphasizes procedural generation and unique god-themed power-ups for your towers.

Last Outpost is a minimalist Base Building & Strategy game where you build and defend your outpost in zombie apocalypse. Choose your vehicle and loadout before embarking on your adventure. Use your abilities and control your units to eliminate all threats. Will you manage to defend your outpost?

Why similar: Tower Defense 25.4%, RTS 22.3%, City Builder 19.6%, Minimalist 7.4%, Strategy 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: A focused tower defense game that emphasizes base-building and RTS-style management in a hostile environment.

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 33.6%, Roguelite 13.9%, City Builder 13.5%, Minimalist 10.7%, Building 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: A unique blend of tower defense, puzzle, and board game mechanics that relies on randomized tile placement.

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 66.8%, Strategy 13.3%, Fantasy 7.2%, Combat 5.9%, 3D 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: A 3D action-tower defense hybrid that emphasizes creative trap placement and active combat against fantasy hordes.

A roguelike tactics board combat combined with tower defense elements. Defeat the invading hordes to stay alive and save the land! Enjoy more tactics than a normal TD game, combined with the added challenge of building towers and fighting off waves of enemies!

Why similar: Tower Defense 30.5%, City Builder 25.6%, Roguelite 16.3%, Medieval 9.6%, Strategy 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical RPG that incorporates tower defense elements and roguelite progression in a grid-based combat system.

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 30.4%, City Builder 20.4%, Building 14.7%, Minimalist 9.5%, Medieval 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: A side-scrolling strategy game that focuses on building and defending a kingdom against nightly waves of monsters.

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 19.5%, City Builder 16%, Wargame 15.5%, Roguelite 10.7%, Building 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: A roguelite tower defense game that incorporates real-time tactics and city-building elements.

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 28.5%, RTS 21.9%, Building 12.2%, Roguelite 11.4%, War 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: A strategy-heavy tower defense game with strong base-building and roguelike progression systems.

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 26.5%, City Builder 18.8%, Roguelite 14.1%, RTS 13.9%, War 9%

Why You'll Like It: A dark-fantasy tower defense game that combines roguelite elements with turn-based strategy.

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 47.9%, Roguelite 24.1%, Strategy 12.5%, Minimalist 8.3%, Survival 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: An action-roguelite tower defense game that emphasizes rapid decision-making and character-based upgrades.

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 25.4%, RTS 22.2%, City Builder 19.5%, Roguelite 12.5%, Strategy 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: A roguelike tower defense game that integrates deckbuilding mechanics for a unique strategic experience.

Strategy Tower Defense, RTS Battles on the World Map

Why similar: Tower Defense 19.2%, RTS 19%, Wargame 14.7%, City Builder 12.6%, Roguelite 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: A medieval-themed tower defense game that emphasizes RTS-style unit management and defensive positioning.

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 24.4%, RTS 22.9%, Building 11.4%, Magic 11.3%, Medieval 7%

Why You'll Like It: A classic, highly complex tower defense game known for its intricate gem-combining system and strategic depth.

"League Tower Defense" is a strategy tower defense game that combines unique defense towers and various upgradeable components to unleash different attack effects. Come and build your perfect defense line.

Why similar: Tower Defense 43.3%, War 16.7%, Strategy 13.1%, Medieval 9.3%, 3D 7%

Why You'll Like It: A classic-style tower defense game that features unique gun customization and cartoony visuals.

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 28.1%, Roguelite 23.3%, City Builder 16.2%, Strategy 13%, Fantasy 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: A unique card-based deckbuilder that incorporates tower defense and city-building mechanics to survive waves of rats.

PolyCore Defense is a tower defense game where you have to raise your defenses in order to defend your core. Build unique turrets, upgrade them with special effects and use abilities to survive waves of enemies that are trying to destroy your core!

Why similar: Tower Defense 51.4%, Strategy 14.4%, Building 14.1%, 3D 8%, Tactical 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging tower defense game that emphasizes difficult choices and strategic base placement.

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 22.1%, RTS 16.8%, City Builder 16.4%, Building 10.7%, Magic 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: A hybrid of tower defense and turn-based strategy that focuses on managing resources and building defenses.

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 25.9%, City Builder 21.5%, Roguelite 12.5%, Building 8.6%, Strategy 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: A sandbox-style tower defense game that allows for creative city-building and roguelike progression.

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 42.9%, Building 18.5%, Strategy 9.2%, Fantasy 8.4%, Tactical 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: A classic 3D action-tower defense game that allows players to build defenses and fight alongside them in real-time.

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 31.1%, City Builder 25.4%, Building 17.2%, Strategy 9.6%, Medieval 7.1%

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 81.5%, Strategy 12.6%, Combat 2.8%, Survival 2%, Singleplayer 1%

Why You'll Like It: A unique FPS-tower defense hybrid that forces players to build mazes while actively participating in the combat.

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 22.1%, City Builder 17.3%, RTS 17.1%, Wargame 12.3%, Roguelite 8.1%

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 33%, Roguelite 16.8%, Building 11.1%, Magic 10.4%, Strategy 9.1%

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 24%, RTS 22.5%, Roguelite 11.9%, Building 11.6%, Magic 8.8%

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 33.1%, Roguelite 15.1%, Magic 13.7%, Combat 7.8%, Medieval 7.8%

'Galaxy Defense War' is a roguelike tower defense game where you need to select suitable galactic principles from randomly dropped heroes and equipment to form a combat-ready team to resist alien invaders.

Why similar: Tower Defense 40.4%, Roguelite 23.9%, Building 17.4%, Strategy 16.6%, Singleplayer 1.6%

Firebase Defence is a new spin on the traditional tower defence gameplay. You have to defend yourself from the waves upon waves of incoming enemies. You are free to build, place and manage your available resources and units in any way you want. But failing to balance those will result in defeat!

Why similar: Tower Defense 39.2%, RTS 17.9%, Strategy 16%, Building 10.7%, War 10.6%

Take control of the hive and protect it from enemies. Build factories and defence, research technologies and, if necessary, use nuclear weapons, but do not let the enemies harm the queen!

Why similar: Tower Defense 24.2%, City Builder 15.4%, Building 12.8%, Minimalist 12.2%, Combat 6.6%

Collect resources and establish a defense line before dark And then Facing countless enemies

Why similar: Tower Defense 38.2%, Wargame 21.2%, Strategy 10.7%, Minimalist 10.3%, Building 8.1%

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 36.7%, Roguelite 18%, Strategy 10.4%, Magic 8.1%, Minimalist 7.9%

Build a castle by day and defend it by night. Becastled blends cozy city-building with challenging tower defense strategy. Lead the Sun Kingdom’s last stand against the Moon Beasts and end the ancient conflict between light and darkness!

Why similar: City Builder 21.4%, RTS 20.1%, Building 13.5%, War 11.2%, Strategy 9.7%

A defense RTS where you can move turrets at will. Extract resources, upgrade technology, and defend against enemy swarms in a gripping space campaign. Hold the line, set up your turrets, and brace for screen-filling hordes!

Why similar: Wargame 19.5%, Tower Defense 18.1%, RTS 17.3%, Building 15.3%, War 9.9%

Artisan TD is a puzzle-oriented Tower Defense game where you must survive by building mazes.

Why similar: Tower Defense 42.6%, Building 22%, Strategy 12.8%, Tactical 8.4%, Fantasy 8%

City Defense Z combines base-building and base defense in a roguelite progression loop. Build by day, defend by night, and face a growing zombie threat. Every defeat unlocks permanent upgrades, helping you rebuild smarter and push further each time. See how many days you can last.

Why similar: Tower Defense 39.4%, Roguelite 21.2%, Strategy 11.9%, Tactical 10.1%, 3D 7.7%

Build twisting mazes with tetromino blocks and deploy unique towers in this strategic roguelite tower defense adventure!

Why similar: Tower Defense 33.7%, Roguelite 17.2%, Building 11.8%, Strategy 9.9%, Magic 9.4%

Conquer the realm in this strategic tower defense game. Build unique towers, unlock powerful upgrades, and master new tactics to overpower your enemies and vanquish the fallen gods.

Why similar: Tower Defense 27.1%, Building 14.1%, Roguelite 13.9%, Magic 10.8%, Strategy 8.6%

Become the hero who protects the fantasy world and stop the monster invasion! 'Legacy of Defense' combines defense with deck-building. Build your deck, use powerful skills, gain experience, upgrade, clear stages, and defeat the final boss. Ready to test your strategy and luck?

Why similar: Tower Defense 40.2%, Roguelite 18.9%, Magic 13.2%, Strategy 10.8%, Medieval 7.7%

A minimalist tactical base defense game where you play as a powerful hero, command troops, and harness class synergies inspired by auto-battlers. Fortify your city’s defenses to withstand hordes of enraged sheep, plan your tactics, and lead epic battles in a thrilling cycle of strategy and combat.

Why similar: Tower Defense 27.7%, City Builder 20.9%, Building 12.6%, Minimalist 8.3%, Medieval 8.1%

A fastpaced, military tug-of-war game with minimal micromanagement. Choose and deploy from a mix of specialized military units to overwhelm the enemy. Experiment with a huge variety of unit compositions, synergies, abilities, and upgrades to lead your army to victory!

Why similar: Tower Defense 23.1%, RTS 21.8%, Wargame 20.8%, Roguelite 12.5%, War 8.4%

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 39.6%, Roguelite 21.3%, Strategy 12.2%, Building 12.1%, Fantasy 7.7%

Little Kingdom RTS is an indie real-time strategy game set in a medieval fantasy world. Gather resources, build settlements, raise walls, and grow your small kingdom. Command an army of knights, archers, and mages to fight off rival kingdoms, orcs, and undead.

Why similar: Tower Defense 26.7%, RTS 26.2%, War 14.2%, Building 10.3%, Medieval 8.7%

A tower defense action roguelike 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 items to craft powerful builds that lead you to victory.

Why similar: Tower Defense 35.8%, RTS 28.3%, Roguelite 18.8%, Strategy 10.8%, Survival 4.5%

Take on the ultimate tower defense challenge in Digs, a roguelike game where you shape the battlefield, mine resources, and strategize against a variety of enemies. Manage your actions, customize your arsenal with upgrade cards, and explore diverse levels. Can you dig in and emerge victorious?

Why similar: Tower Defense 41%, Roguelite 20%, Building 18.9%, Strategy 11.9%, 3D 5.9%

clickyland is a tower defense village builder where clicks are your main resource. Use clicks to harvest resources, fight enemies and manage your village, but use them wisely as you only get 20 clicks every day! Can you reach day 100?

Why similar: Tower Defense 32.3%, City Builder 20.3%, RTS 18%, Strategy 15%, Medieval 5.5%

A turn-based strategy game where your tactical decisions are key to surviving relentless waves of enemy attacks. While battles unfold automatically, your choices before the clash, such as resource management, unit training, and skill selection, are critical to securing victory.

Why similar: Tower Defense 34.3%, Magic 18.2%, Strategy 15.1%, Fantasy 12.5%, Tactical 8.7%

Creeping Dusk is a tower defense game. Build a town around an abandoned gold mine and defend against monsters that swarm the area. Fortify your defenses, and prepare for the increasingly challenging nights. Will you be able to protect your town from the encroaching darkness?

Why similar: Tower Defense 36.2%, Building 20.3%, Roguelite 18.3%, Strategy 11.7%, Tactical 7.2%

The offensive of the undead begins. Gather holy power to summon soldiers and strengthen the starlight of Hellendil to defeat the undead. If the undead destroy this place, it will be game over.

Why similar: Tower Defense 44.3%, Roguelite 14.8%, Strategy 13.8%, Magic 11.3%, 3D 7.4%

TOWER ▪ DEFENSE ▪ STRATEGY. Control Vessels. Utilize their uniquely deep set of towers. Create an everchanging defense. Play with friends. Protect your Basin at all costs. An absolute Tower Defense, Real-Time Strategy Hybrid

Why similar: Tower Defense 33.1%, RTS 32%, Building 17.9%, Fantasy 6.3%, Strategy 4.5%

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 58.4%, Strategy 16.4%, Tactical 10.5%, Medieval 5.9%, Survival 4.8%

This is a strategy game that combines tower defense with Roguelike. Unlike traditional tower defense game, the towers in the game are vehicles that move along ‘loops’.You need to create defense loop and build battle trains to defend against enemy attacks.

Why similar: Tower Defense 35.5%, RTS 30.4%, Strategy 11.4%, Roguelite 8.3%, Minimalist 6.5%

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 49.2%, RTS 33.3%, Strategy 10.5%, Tactical 7%