- #1 Lesson Learned
97% matchPositive81% of 21 reviews2024
Dev: MadGamesmithPub: Gaming Factory
Windows
Help Frank travel through history in this unique approach to the tower defense genre. Enter a bizarre daydream world in co-op or solo mode. Gather resources, build defense towers, and manage your minions. Take up the challenge and defeat the incoming enemies!
Why similar: Split Screen 13.5% ★, Tower Defense 13.2%, Historical 13.1%, Time Management 9.5%, Hack and Slash 6.6%
- #2 The Last Friend: First Bite
96% matchPositive92% of 25 reviews2021
Dev: The Stonebot StudioPub: Skystone Games Inc.
Windows
The Last Friend: Prodog is a paws on experience of the first act! So join Alpha and T. Juan on a dynamic adventure that has you battling hordes of baddies and bosses on their mission to save all the Doggos!
Why similar: Tower Defense 39.8%, Cartoony 16.9%, Funny 13%, Strategy 12.1%, Stylized 10.7%
- #3 East Defense
94% match7 user reviews57% of 7 reviews2024
Dev: A Devs
Windows
East DefenseYour duty is to protect the castle by strategically building & upgrading towers to stop monsters from coming their way!
Why similar: Tower Defense 35.4%, Historical 17.7%, Time Management 13.4%, Strategy 12.2%, Stylized 8.9%
- #4 戦国ブシドー〜大野望の巻〜
92% match9 user reviews67% of 9 reviews2024
Dev: ©︎ Kaiser (Overseas) Limited
Windows
天下布武への道、すなわち「武士道」なり! 本作は戦国時代の日本を舞台に、覇を競う大型歴史戦略シミュレーションゲーム。 プレイヤーは主君となり、名だたる武将たちを従え、全国のライバルたちと天下統一を賭けた合戦が繰り広げられる。
Why similar: Historical 54.5%, Strategy 24.1%, Tactical 13.1%, 2D 8.3%
- #5 飛天歷險國際中文版(Dream Of Mirror Online)
91% matchMixed65% of 23 reviews2024
Dev: SOFTSTAR ENTERTAINMENT
Windows
《飛天歷險》是一款經典MMORPG,故事背景發生在「崑崙鏡」所創造的神器世界,由於崑崙鏡世界的秩序失恆,世界的管理者「鏡王」便召喚玩家前來幫忙。獨特的自由轉職系統與天賦搭配,「善」與「惡」主線劇情等,各種特色玩法等著您前來一探究竟!
Why similar: Co-op 57.6%, Cartoony 42.4%
- #6 Bishi and the Alien Slime Invasion!
91% matchPositive89% of 19 reviews2018
Dev: Because Because Games
Windows
Bishi jumps and boomerang attacks his way through three worlds to stop the Alien Slime Invasion, and stop the appropriately named Doctor Evilworth!
Why similar: Funny 35.8%, Adventure 33.6%, Casual 30.5%
- #7 战争冒险 序章
90% matchMostly Positive80% of 19 reviews2022
Dev: Dawncraft
Windows
在90年代的东欧国家,由于艾斯佩罗族和伊多诺族之间的矛盾,进而引发了双方的战争。玩家将扮演故事的主人公艾斯佩罗族的少女——弗洛拉,穿越战火过后的断壁残垣,结识抱持着不同想法理念的人们,在残酷的战争中竭尽全力生存下去,并揭开隐藏在战争背后的真相。
Why similar: Female Protagonist 69.8%, 2D 30.2%
- #8 Three Kingdoms: Battle of Generals
89% matchMixed66% of 89 reviews2023
Dev: Youkia International Limited
Windows
Three Kingdoms: Battle of Generals is a multi-player online real-time strategy game based on the Three Kingdoms history which recreates realistic landscapes in the world map. Look out for flank attacks and road blocks from your enemies when you explore the open world and build your city.
Why similar: Historical 56.1%, Strategy 22.5%, Tactical 21.4%
- #9 Last Command: Prologue
89% matchPositive95% of 19 reviews2024
Dev: CreSpirit
Windows
Last Command is a fast-paced Snake x Bullet Hell action game. Maneuver through enemies’ barrage of attacks, collect Data Points to deal damage! Mix and match skill chips as you progress, overcome intense Boss battles, and uncover the secrets of their program world...
Why similar: Action-Adventure 49.2%, Female Protagonist 37.6%, 2D 13.2%
- #10 Kingdom Rush - Tower Defense
88% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 17,818 reviews2014
Dev: Ironhide Game Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 15.5 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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 52.4%, Strategy 8.9%, Cartoony 8.4%, Funny 7.7%, Action-Adventure 7.5%
- #11 Drive Thru Simulator : Prologue
87% matchMostly Negative38% of 140 reviews2025
Dev: Red Axe Games
Windows
Drive Thru Simulator is a simulation game that immerses you in the exciting world of fast food restaurant management. Take customer orders, prepare their meals, process payments, and expand your restaurant!
Why similar: Casual 100%
- #12 MACHT MAGIE
86% matchPositive87% of 15 reviews2024
Dev: Vantan Game Academy
Windows
「敵を倒して魔法試験の合格を目指せ!」主人公である「ノエリア」は進級試験合格を目指してゴーストを討伐します。バリエーション豊富な魔法の種類とグラフィックで目を楽しませ、アクションで爽快感を感じられる作品です。
Why similar: Casual 100%
- #13 Soul Rush
85% matchPositive88% of 17 reviews2024
Dev: Vantan Game Academy
Windows
「新感覚ランゲームアクション!」たくさんの方に楽しんでいただける簡単操作でプレイできるランアクションゲーム!主人公は魂(ソウル)の力を操る巫女。敵を倒すごとに魂(ソウル)が集まり、巫女の持っている力が強まります。多彩なスキルを駆使して、次々と迫りくる敵を敵を殲滅しよう!
Why similar: Casual 100%
- #14 Rhythm Journey
84% matchPositive80% of 15 reviews2023
Dev: TOKYO COOL JAPAN
Windows
A vertical rhythm game created by students in the Game Arts Department. All of the music used is original by students.
Why similar: Casual 54%, 2D 46%
- #15 Relic Guardian - Tower Defense
81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 1,144 reviews2025
Dev: Mystrigger
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 76%
"Relic Guardian" is a fantasy style strategy tower defense game. As the builder on the battlefield, summon a variety of defense towers and spells with reliable hero companions to complete this epic and guarding adventure!
Why similar: Tower Defense 35.6%, Cartoony 14.4%, Strategy 10%, Funny 9.9%, Tactical 8.8%
- #16 Final Gun: A Multiplayer Arms Race
84% matchPositive82% of 11 reviews2023
Dev: Alcedo Games
Windows
Experience the ultimate adrenaline-fueled rush with Final Gun - the fast-paced, multiplayer top-down shooter game where you engage in an epic arms race up to 4 players as you fight for the title of the ultimate gun master.
Why similar: Action-Adventure 65.4%, Stylized 34.6%
- #17 MASKA
83% matchMostly Negative43% of 48 reviews2023
Dev: WEALTHBIRD
Windows
Welcome to the new virtual reality! Metaverse Maska is a home to interesting people, fun parties, exploration and fulfilling relationships! You create your own world, from your unique persona to their exciting adventures.
Why similar: Casual 100%
- #18 Dragon Fishing
82% match6 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2024
Dev: Vantan Game Academy
Windows
戦艦で巨龍を討つ海上ハンティングアクションゲーム! 強力な武器でドラゴンに反撃し、クレーンを使った電撃攻撃で大ダメージを狙え!迫力の戦闘と討伐の達成感を楽しもう!
Why similar: Casual 62.3%, 2D 37.7%
- #19 Age of Defense: Prehistory
81% matchVery Positive86% of 179 reviews2024
Dev: Battlecruiser GamesPub: Valkyrie Initiative
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 37%
The most addicting tower defense game, packed with monsters and tough defenders, all of which fit perfectly into the cartoonish environment. Prehistory is a prologue for the main story Age of Defense.
Why similar: Tower Defense 36.7%, Cartoony 11.2%, Funny 10.5%, Action-Adventure 10.1%, Tactical 9.9%
- #20 CaveDuel
82% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2017
Dev: Hemball Studio
Windows · Linux
Design your cave around your strategy. Raid caves and steal gold.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #21 Infernal Cave
80% match9 user reviews78% of 9 reviews2023
Dev: TOKYO COOL JAPAN
Windows
A 2D dot action game created by students. Aim for the goal without being discouraged by traps and gimmicks!
Why similar: Adventure 67.9%, 2D 32.1%
- #22 Plane Accident: Prologue
79% matchMixed69% of 55 reviews2024
Dev: White Pig GamesPub: Duality Games
Windows
Dive into the heart of aviation mysteries in "Plane Accident: Prologue." Explore realistic crash sites, analyze evidence, and solve puzzles. Unveil the truth in this thrilling prelude to the full "Plane Accident" experience.
Why similar: Action-Adventure 69.4%, Relaxing 30.6%
- #23 Defense of Egypt: Cleopatra Mission
79% matchMostly Positive72% of 179 reviews2016
Dev: First Games Interactive
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Defend the land of the Pharaohs. Build towers, unleash powers, and hold the line in Ancient Egypt.
Why similar: Tower Defense 42.5%, Cartoony 12.3%, Action-Adventure 10.9%, Strategy 10.8%, Tactical 9.8%
- #24 Protostar Twilight
77% matchPositive100% of 18 reviews2024
Dev: Tactical ElysiumPub: holo Indie
Windows
Protostar twilight is a fan-made HoloStars EN SRPG. This game includes art entirely made by our extremely talented team, enticing battles, a completely original story, music, and items. This game is available to play only on Windows.
Why similar: Hand-drawn 39.9%, Strategy 35.2%, 2D 13.2%, Tactical 11.7%
- #25 Cronous
78% matchMixed52% of 48 reviews2023
Dev: VALOFE
Windows
Cronous Online is a large MMORPG that features character growth and confrontation as its main features. Players can enhance their own strength in various ways to confront the demons of Cronous continent.
Why similar: Adventure 100%
- #26 Friend Ship
78% match7 user reviews71% of 7 reviews2023
Dev: TOKYO COOL JAPAN
Windows
A two-player action shooting game created by students. Survive the onslaught of sharks approaching from 360° with cooperative play!
Why similar: Casual 100%
- #27 Let's go back to our village
77% matchPositive92% of 13 reviews2023
Dev: ザルソーPub: Gotcha Gotcha Games
Windows · Mac
This is a sample game that uses "FES Resource Pack". Only Japanese is supported. The play time is about 1 to 2 hours. The story is simple and short, but full of RPG charms, such as the dialogue between characters and the story.
Why similar: 2D 100%
- #28 AcShooting
76% matchPositive88% of 17 reviews2023
Dev: TOKYO COOL JAPAN
Windows
A 2D action and shooting game created by students. The key is the shape of the main character!
Why similar: Action-Adventure 60.3%, 2D 15.1%, Adventure 14.6%, Casual 10%
- #29 Arcane Arts: Sorcerer's Quest
76% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2024
Dev: SQRT3Pub: GameHouse
Windows · Mac
Return to the world of magic for another academic year!
Why similar: Time Management 22.8%, Strategy 15.8%, Action-Adventure 14.7%, Adventure 11.7%, Cartoony 11.1%
- #30 Romanizer
75% matchPositive93% of 30 reviews2024
Dev: Les ClionautesPub: La Science Entre En Jeu
Windows · Mac · Linux
Immerse yourself in Roman history with this management game! Gain acceptance of the goddess Cybele into the pantheon of Roman gods, influence public opinion, and go through many historical events. Will you be able to get Cybele adopted by the Romans?
Why similar: Historical 58.2%, Hand-drawn 19%, Strategy 16.9%, Casual 6%
- #31 Seth Slays Everybody
73% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2026
Dev: Candeia Studio
Windows
A roguelike tower defense in the style of Plant vs Zombies! You’re Seth, the god of chaos, trapped in a guillotine—use traps, powers, and cursed treasures to slaughter Horus' followers and reclaim your divine body!
Why similar: Tower Defense 36.8%, Hack and Slash 21.6%, Hand-drawn 14.1%, Strategy 9.5%, Cartoony 7.3%
- #32 Up To Clouds
75% 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 46.2%, Hack and Slash 25.9%, Strategy 15.5%, Stylized 6.7%, Tactical 5.7%
- #33 Defend the Cake
74% matchPositive95% of 39 reviews2017
Dev: Defend the Cake, LLC
Windows
Defend the Cake is a deliciously strategic tower defense game. Take your time planning a maze of toast walls and delicious defenses. Then get ready to tactically power-up your defenses in real-time and fend off the invading armies of bugs.
Why similar: Tower Defense 41.2%, Cartoony 14.1%, Funny 13.4%, Strategy 10.3%, Stylized 9.4%
- #34 Olive's Art-Venture
72% matchPositive98% of 40 reviews2023
Dev: Stepford
Windows
Olive's Art-Venture is a spell-slinging arena and mobbing game. Use the paper on the right side of the screen to draw shapes which then cast spells, damaging enemies and protecting you.
Why similar: Action-Adventure 31.4%, Cartoony 30.3%, Female Protagonist 20.3%, Adventure 13.3%, 2D 4.8%
- #35 Age of Defense
71% matchMostly Positive78% of 723 reviews2024
Dev: Battlecruiser GamesPub: Valkyrie Initiative
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Age of Defense is a tower defense game full of mind-blowing mayhem. There are tons of monsters and tough defenders in the game each of which fits perfectly into a funny cartoonish setting.
Why similar: Tower Defense 35.6%, Cartoony 12.7%, Funny 11.8%, Action-Adventure 11.3%, Strategy 9.4%
- #36 Loving Life
71% matchPositive94% of 34 reviews2024
Dev: Serenity Forge
Windows
Originally released in 2012, Loving Life is a non-fictional auto-biographical visual novel about Zhenghua Yang (Z) and the near-fatal incident which led to the founding of Serenity Forge. This is where it all began.
Why similar: Hand-drawn 59.1%, 2D 16.8%, Adventure 15.4%, Casual 8.7%
- #37 Argonauts Agency: Pandora's Box
73% matchPositive88% of 32 reviews2019
Dev: Workroom7Pub: 8floor
Windows · Mac
Argonaut Agency – chaos has emerged from Pandora's Box! Only you can stop the apocalypse!
Why similar: Time Management 30.8%, Historical 20.3%, Strategy 14.4%, Cartoony 12%, Funny 8.8%
- #38 Hivefront TD
70% matchPositive100% of 14 reviews2025
Dev: SUPER ANT STUDIO
Windows
Collect your insect army and defend the hive as either Ants or Bees in this awesome tower defense adventure, brought to life with a hand-drawn art style!
Why similar: Tower Defense 37.8%, Hand-drawn 17.9%, Strategy 12.3%, Cartoony 12.2%, Funny 9.7%
- #39 Desk Defense
70% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2026
Dev: Woodcraft Sounds
Windows · Mac
A cozy & chaotic tower defense game where you place cleaning towers to combo through desk messes. ILLUMINATE, WET WIPE, and ZAP STICK your way to sparkling while facing down CAT MAYHEM!
Why similar: Tower Defense 46.5%, Strategy 16.1%, Hand-drawn 11.4%, Cartoony 11.2%, Tactical 5.1%
- #40 Wild Ice
69% matchPositive95% of 18 reviews2026
Dev: Journey Bound Games
Windows
Build brutal trap combos and fight alongside your defenses against hordes of Frosties with slapshots and bone-crushing body checks. Between battles explore a handcrafted open world, take on quests, discover upgrades and restore heat to a frozen world in this action-packed tower defense adventure.
Why similar: Tower Defense 28.3%, Split Screen 25.4% ★, Cartoony 10.9%, Action-Adventure 10.8%, Strategy 7%
- #41 Domain Defense
72% matchMixed60% of 42 reviews2016
Dev: Inclusion Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.9 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 98%
Domain Defense focuses on what makes Tower Defense Great! Unique towers, distinct enemies, and up to four players in versus or cooperative modes.
Why similar: Tower Defense 33.3%, Split Screen 27.8% ★, Strategy 16.5%, Co-op 8.4%, Local Co-Op 7.3%
- #42 Gallic Wars: Battle Simulator Prologue
71% matchMostly Positive73% of 22 reviews2020
Dev: MadGamesmithPub: WIG Publishing
Windows
Time to conquer ROME! Become a commander of Gallic Warriors and destroy Roman Empire in this Rogue-like strategy game.
Why similar: Strategy 33.3%, Funny 26.2%, Stylized 24.2%, Tactical 16.2%
- #43 Gobo & Spike
69% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: Julio y Ema
Windows
Local co-op escape room. After a conflict with the mage, two goblins end up trapped. Together, they must explore, solve puzzles, and find a way to escape.
Why similar: Split Screen 33.7% ★, Cartoony 11.2%, Local Co-Op 10.2%, Adventure 9.5%, Funny 8.8%
- #44 我在忘川有個活
66% matchPositive100% of 22 reviews2026
Dev: 彼岸忘憂工作室
Windows
A Chinese underworld-themed TD game. Alter paths with anchors, build towers freely. Boost tower stats/effects by brewing the Pot of Oblivion with herbs. Place talisman traps on paths. Features varied maps, initial path challenges, and strategic obstacles.
Why similar: Tower Defense 58%, Strategy 14.5%, Hand-drawn 11.6%, Stylized 6.3%, 2D 5.5%
- #45 Monster Outbreak
68% matchMixed67% of 102 reviews2022
Dev: GameMunchersPub: indie.io
Windows
The King's dimensional orb has malfunctioned, bringing hordes of monsters into the Kingdom. Defend your safeground against the monsters by gathering resources, building defenses, upgrading your arsenal, and surviving long enough to find the source of monsters and destroy it.
Why similar: Split Screen 28.3% ★, Tower Defense 26.2%, Hack and Slash 20.1%, Co-op 9.7%, Strategy 6.9%
- #46 Now There Be Goblins: Tower Defense VR
67% matchVery Positive92% of 58 reviews2023
Dev: Shocktopus Games
Windows
Fight off hordes of goblins in this VR smack and smash tower defense hybrid! Punish the invading goblins by using your mighty chained hammer and your wide arsenal of traps and structures.
Why similar: Tower Defense 34.8%, Hack and Slash 22.7%, Cartoony 10.4%, Funny 10.2%, Strategy 8.7%
- #47 Arcane Arts Academy 2
68% matchPositive85% of 20 reviews2022
Dev: SQRT3Pub: GameHouse
Windows · Mac
Return to the world of magic for another academic year!
Why similar: Time Management 24.1%, Strategy 16.6%, Action-Adventure 15.2%, Adventure 12.3%, Cartoony 11.7%
- #48 Ordinary Heroes
67% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: COW Studios
Windows
Ordinary Heroes is a hand-drawn 2D hack-and-slash strategy game where you lead a ragtag group of villagers in the fight of their lives. Monsters have overrun the once-peaceful village of Hillscrest, and only by banding together can the villagers hope to survive.
Why similar: Tower Defense 36.9%, Hack and Slash 29.6%, Strategy 14.3%, Hand-drawn 14%, 2D 5.3%
- #49 Elena's Journal: To Atlantis
67% matchPositive92% of 13 reviews2023
Dev: SQRT3Pub: GameHouse
Windows · Mac
Discover the lost secrets of Atlantis in this Time Management Adventure!
Why similar: Time Management 24.7%, Strategy 16.5%, Action-Adventure 15.4%, Adventure 12.2%, Cartoony 11.6%
- #50 Thugz VS Zombies
69% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: UndaWirrld Arcade
Windows
Thugz VS Zombies is a row-defense action strategy game where a neighborhood crew protects the block from zombie waves, wild bosses, and chaos. Place THUGZ, earn cash, upgrade your squad, trigger power-ups, and survive solo or with a local co-op partner.
Why similar: Tower Defense 31.6%, Split Screen 27.4% ★, Strategy 13.6%, Cartoony 11.2%, Funny 7.4%
- #51 Era of Celestials
67% matchMixed53% of 40 reviews2023
Dev: YOUZU GAMES HONGKONG LIMITED
Windows
The next-generation sound and graphics beyond the host, take you personally feel the magnificent turmoil of the magic continent!Wings feathering star, attributes soar to activate a new appearance; more "war god hall" blood competition, PK king race strong, free combat, fame and fortune!
Why similar: Action-Adventure 37.2%, Hack and Slash 35.1%, Adventure 17.1%, Co-op 10.6%
- #52 Defense Of Greece TD
68% matchMixed69% of 98 reviews2016
Dev: First Games InteractivePub: First Games Interactive
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 69.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Ancient Greece under siege. Steam engines roar, bronze towers rise, and waves of soldiers and machines march against you.
Why similar: Tower Defense 39.3%, Cartoony 13.3%, Action-Adventure 11.9%, Tactical 10.9%, Strategy 10.2%