- #1 Lesson Learned
97% matchPositive89% of 19 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 13.4% ★, Tower Defense 13.4%, Historical 13%, Time Management 9.8%, Hack and Slash 6.5%
- #2 The Last Friend: First Bite
96% matchPositive92% of 24 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 39.9%, Cartoony 16.6%, Funny 12.8%, Strategy 12.2%, Stylized 11%
- #3 East Defense
96% 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 35.3%, Historical 17.4%, Time Management 13.6%, Strategy 12.3%, Stylized 9.1%
- #4 Kingdom Rush - Tower Defense
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 16,522 reviews2014
Dev: Ironhide Game Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 16.3 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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 52.5%, Strategy 9%, Cartoony 8.3%, Funny 7.7%, Action-Adventure 7.3%
- #5 Firework War
94% matchVery Positive96% of 52 reviews2025
Dev: 正方形劳伦斯Pub: Gamirror Games
Windows
Use a variety of fireworks to fend off misfortune and protect your family!
Why similar: Tower Defense 46.2%, Strategy 16.3%, Funny 16.2%, Stylized 7.8%, Casual 7.5%
- #6 Bishi and the Alien Slime Invasion!
93% matchPositive88% of 17 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 36.1%, Adventure 32.9%, Casual 31%
- #7 Infernal Cave
91% match8 user reviews75% of 8 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 66.6%, 2D 33.4%
- #8 Last Command: Prologue
91% matchPositive100% of 15 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 48.8%, Female Protagonist 37.4%, 2D 13.7%
- #9 Hero of Fate:Prologue
89% matchMostly Positive74% of 19 reviews2024
Dev: Planescape Game StudioPub: Wise Games
Windows
Hero of Fate is a smooth and fun "rougue" game with "survivor" as the core gameplay. You will receive various tasks or meet unexpected events under monsters surrounded, and you can also recruit partners or battle alone. In this fantasy world, go to experience a exciting and unpredictable adventure!
Why similar: Action-Adventure 43.9%, Adventure 20.7%, Casual 13.5%, Relaxing 11.8%, 2D 10.1%
- #10 Rhythm Journey
89% matchMostly Positive79% of 14 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 53.5%, 2D 46.5%
- #11 Relic Guardian - Tower Defense
86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 1,000 reviews2025
Dev: Mystrigger
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 78%
"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 35.8%, Cartoony 14.2%, Strategy 10.2%, Funny 9.8%, Tactical 8.9%
- #12 战争冒险 序章
88% 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 68.9%, 2D 31.1%
- #13 戦国ブシドー〜大野望の巻〜
87% match8 user reviews63% of 8 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%, Strategy 24.5%, Tactical 13.1%, 2D 8.4%
- #14 Romanizer
86% matchPositive93% of 28 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 57.9%, Hand-drawn 18.9%, Strategy 17.2%, Casual 6%
- #15 Age of Defense: Prehistory
85% matchVery Positive86% of 172 reviews2024
Dev: Battlecruiser GamesPub: Valkyrie Initiative
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 36%
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 37%, Cartoony 11%, Funny 10.5%, Tactical 10%, Action-Adventure 9.8%
- #16 Defense of Egypt: Cleopatra Mission
84% matchMostly Positive72% of 176 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 42.8%, Cartoony 12.1%, Strategy 11%, Action-Adventure 10.6%, Tactical 9.9%
- #17 飛天歷險國際中文版(Dream Of Mirror Online)
82% matchMixed68% of 22 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 58.2%, Cartoony 41.8%
- #18 Slice the Ice
84% matchMixed67% of 12 reviews2017
Dev: Fancy Factory
Windows
Just SLICE THE ICE in this adorable physics-heavy puzzle adventure.
Why similar: Casual 100%
- #19 AcShooting
82% matchPositive86% of 14 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 59.8%, 2D 15.7%, Adventure 14.3%, Casual 10.1%
- #20 Friend Ship
80% 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%
- #21 CaveDuel
81% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2017
Dev: Hemball Studio
Windows · Linux
Design your cave around your strategy. Raid caves and steal gold.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #22 Arcane Arts: Sorcerer's Quest
79% 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 23.4%, Strategy 16.1%, Action-Adventure 14.4%, Adventure 11.3%, Cartoony 11%
- #23 Up To Clouds
79% 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 46.4%, Hack and Slash 25.3%, Strategy 15.6%, Stylized 6.9%, Tactical 5.7%
- #24 Seth Slays Everybody
77% 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 37.4%, Hack and Slash 21.3%, Hand-drawn 14%, Strategy 9.7%, Cartoony 7%
- #25 Gallic Wars: Battle Simulator Prologue
78% 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 33.4%, Funny 25.7%, Stylized 24.8%, Tactical 16.1%
- #26 Defend the Cake
78% 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 41.3%, Cartoony 13.8%, Funny 13.2%, Strategy 10.4%, Stylized 9.7%
- #27 Soul Rush
76% 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%
- #28 Final Gun: A Multiplayer Arms Race
76% 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 64%, Stylized 36%
- #29 MACHT MAGIE
75% 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%
- #30 三国.群将传
73% matchMostly Positive78% of 120 reviews2024
Dev: Three Kingdoms Limited
Windows · Mac
379座城池,谋略攻城,你能一统三国吗?
Why similar: Historical 74.3%, Strategy 25.7%
- #31 Trick Shot
75% matchPositive91% of 11 reviews2018
Dev: Neobite Games
Windows
You have only one shot! Grab the cue and proof your skills.
Why similar: Casual 100%
- #32 Age of Defense
72% matchMostly Positive78% of 719 reviews2024
Dev: Battlecruiser GamesPub: Valkyrie Initiative
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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 36%, Cartoony 12.6%, Funny 11.7%, Action-Adventure 11.1%, Strategy 9.5%
- #33 Protostar Twilight
73% 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 39.4%, Strategy 35.5%, 2D 13.4%, Tactical 11.7%
- #34 Argonauts Agency: Pandora's Box
74% 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 31.2%, Historical 20.1%, Strategy 14.6%, Cartoony 11.8%, Funny 8.7%
- #35 Desk Defense
72% 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 46.6%, Strategy 16.3%, Hand-drawn 11.3%, Cartoony 11%, Tactical 5.1%
- #36 Olive's Art-Venture
71% matchPositive97% of 35 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 31.3%, Cartoony 30.5%, Female Protagonist 20.2%, Adventure 13.1%, 2D 5%
- #37 Hivefront TD
70% matchPositive100% of 10 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 38%, Hand-drawn 17.7%, Strategy 12.5%, Cartoony 12%, Funny 9.6%
- #38 Domain Defense
73% 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 33.5%, Split Screen 27.4% ★, Strategy 16.8%, Co-op 8.5%, Local Co-Op 7.2%
- #39 Three Kingdoms: Battle of Generals
71% 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 55.6%, Strategy 22.8%, Tactical 21.5%
- #40 我在忘川有個活
68% 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 14.6%, Hand-drawn 11.4%, Stylized 6.4%, 2D 5.6%
- #41 MASKA
70% matchMixed45% 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%
- #42 Hordeguard: Winds of the North
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Black Deer GamesPub: Daedalic Entertainment
Windows
Gather resources, fortify your village, recruit your warband, and defend against waves of monsters. With the clock ticking, every decision counts – strategize quickly and act swiftly to ensure the survival of your village. Play solo or team up with a friend in local co-op mode.
Why similar: Split Screen 27.9% ★, Tower Defense 27.3%, Hack and Slash 18.9%, Co-op 10.1%, Local Co-Op 8.3%
- #43 Gobo & Spike
69% match1 user reviews100% of 1 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 33.5% ★, Cartoony 11.2%, Local Co-Op 10.1%, Adventure 9.2%, Funny 8.8%
- #44 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 37.2%, Hack and Slash 29.1%, Strategy 14.5%, Hand-drawn 13.9%, 2D 5.4%
- #45 Arcane Arts Academy 2
68% matchPositive84% of 19 reviews2022
Dev: SQRT3Pub: GameHouse
Windows · Mac
Return to the world of magic for another academic year!
Why similar: Time Management 24.7%, Strategy 17%, Action-Adventure 14.9%, Adventure 11.8%, Cartoony 11.5%
- #46 Elena's Journal: To Atlantis
68% matchPositive92% of 13 reviews2023
Dev: SQRT3Pub: GameHouse
Windows · Mac
Discover the lost secrets of Atlantis in this Time Management Adventure!
Why similar: Time Management 25.3%, Strategy 16.8%, Action-Adventure 15%, Adventure 11.8%, Cartoony 11.5%
- #47 Defense Of Greece TD
69% matchMixed68% of 93 reviews2016
Dev: First Games InteractivePub: First Games Interactive
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 69.3 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 39.7%, Cartoony 13.1%, Action-Adventure 11.6%, Tactical 10.9%, Strategy 10.4%
- #48 Monster Outbreak
67% 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% ★, Tower Defense 26.5%, Hack and Slash 19.9%, Co-op 9.9%, Strategy 7.1%
- #49 Fruit for the Village
69% matchMixed60% of 10 reviews2018
Dev: Eerie Bear Games
Windows
Fruit for the Village is an narrative VR game set in a world torn apart by climate change and war. Out in the newly formed deserts, small villages struggle to survive in the new climate, working towards creating a new way of life. Follow the story of one of these villages, discover the history of the world and the role you played in it.
Why similar: Casual 100%
- #50 Let's go back to our village
67% 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%
- #51 Dragon Fishing
66% 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 61.8%, 2D 38.2%