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Games Like Let Them Come

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Singleplayer, Indie, Sci-fi.

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Let Them Come is a fast paced pixel art shoot ‘em up. Twitchy trigger fingers and focused battle tactics are the order of the day as wave after wave of alien-like creatures try to take you down.

Reviews: Very Positive — 84% — of 1,365 reviews
Released: 2017-10-03
Developer: Tuatara Games
Publisher: Versus Evil
Genres: Action, Indie
Platforms: Windows, Mac
Median playtime: 2.8 hrs
Mean playtime: 3.7 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 83%

Overview

Let Them Come is a high-octane, side-scrolling shooter that masterfully blends wave-based survival with tactical tower defense elements. These recommendations focus on games that capture that same frantic 'hold the line' intensity, emphasizing resource management, horde-clearing mechanics, and satisfying, visceral combat against overwhelming alien or monstrous forces.

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  1. #1 Pixel Gladiator
    97% matchVery Positive82% of 455 reviews2017
    Dev: Flying Islands Team
    Windows
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    Distant future… Brutal gladiatorial battles is a top-rated show, extremely popular all over the Universe. You’ve been sent to the abandoned planet as one of the participants of the show. Your goal is to survive as long as possible, fighting back deadly creatures in the focus of billions of viewers.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 32%, Gore 14.1%, Pixel Graphics 11.1%, Survival 11%, Action 8.2%

    Why You'll Like It: This 2D side-scrolling arena shooter shares the exact same 'hold your ground' intensity and pixel-art aesthetic as the seed game.

  2. #2 Infested Planet
    96% matchVery Positive94% of 3,032 reviews2014
    Dev: Rocket Bear Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    Command a team of 5 elite soldiers against an alien horde of 100,000. Surrounded on all sides, you must outmaneuver and outsmart the enemy.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 46.6%, Aliens 17%, Strategy 11.4%, Sci-fi 7.7%, Action 7.4%

    Why You'll Like It: A strategic horde-management game where you must hold positions against overwhelming alien numbers using tactical positioning.

  3. #3 Alien Shooter TD
    96% matchVery Positive85% of 910 reviews2017
    Dev: Sigma Team Inc.
    Windows
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 95%

    Innovative Tower Defense inspired by legendary Alien Shooter series! The game was created in keeping with the best traditions of Sigma`s games, no concessions of any kind - everything is just like in real life!

    Why similar: Tower Defense 23.4%, Gore 17.4%, Aliens 14.1%, Violent 9.1%, Shooter 8.2%

    Why You'll Like It: Combines traditional tower defense mechanics with the visceral, gore-filled action of a top-down shooter.

  4. #4 X-Morph: Defense
    95% matchVery Positive91% of 4,137 reviews2017
    Dev: EXOR Studios
    Windows
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    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 44.2%, Aliens 22.1%, Shooter 10.6%, Sci-fi 7.2%, Strategy 5.7%

    Why You'll Like It: This title perfectly balances tower defense strategy with active, fast-paced shooter gameplay against waves of invading forces.

  5. #5 Crimsonland
    94% matchVery Positive93% of 3,112 reviews2014
    Dev: 10tons Ltd
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 11.5 hrs≥1hr: 93%

    Thousands of aliens, giant spiders, mutant lizards, and more are on the attack - can you survive the onslaught? Crimsonland is a top-down shooter with a touch of RPG. Unlock over 30 weapons and over 50 perks from quirky to brutal. Complete the quest and show your skills in five survival modes.

    Why similar: Gore 25%, Shooter 20.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.4%, Action 10.3%, Survival 10%

    Why You'll Like It: A classic top-down shooter that focuses on surviving massive waves of enemies with an ever-expanding arsenal of weapons and perks.

  6. #6 Nation Red
    94% matchVery Positive88% of 2,783 reviews2009
    Dev: DiezelPower
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Nation Red is an ultra fast infinite play arena-based shooter providing an exceptional close-quarter battlefield experience. Fight thousands of zombie mutants and their bosses in frantic bloody gameplay while earning close to 100 perks. Fight in Barricade, Survival or Free Play mode.

    Why similar: Gore 28%, Survival 19%, Action 16%, Violent 11.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 8.6%

    Why You'll Like It: An intense, arcade-style survival shooter that emphasizes mowing down thousands of enemies in a confined space.

  7. #7 Super Sanctum TD
    93% matchVery Positive86% of 1,577 reviews2013
    Dev: Coffee Stain StudiosPub: Coffee Stain Publishing
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 33.9 hrs≥1hr: 75%

    Super Sanctum TD is a retro-styled Tower Defense game that focuses on strategy, customization and replayability. Build advanced mazes and construct powerful towers to prevent alien hordes from reaching the Core!

    Why similar: Tower Defense 41.1%, Aliens 18.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%, Retro 7.5%, Sci-fi 5.8%

    Why You'll Like It: A retro-styled tower defense game that provides a classic strategic experience with a focus on maze building.

  8. #8 Tesla vs Lovecraft
    92% matchVery Positive90% of 1,233 reviews2018
    Dev: 10tons Ltd
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    Tesla vs Lovecraft is an intense top-down twin stick arena shooter from the creators of Crimsonland and Neon Chrome. Play as the enigmatic inventor Nikola Tesla harnessing the static energy to power up Tesla-Mech and give the lovecraftian nightmares a lesson in horror!

    Why similar: Shooter 24.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.3%, Sci-fi 14.5%, Action 12.9%, Horror 9.7%

    Why You'll Like It: A frantic, high-speed top-down shooter that features constant wave-based combat and powerful weapon upgrades.

  9. #9 2112TD: Tower Defense Survival
    91% matchVery Positive87% of 439 reviews2023
    Dev: Refinery Games
    Windows

    Get ready for the ULTIMATE tower defense onslaught. Build, deploy, research and upgrade your defenses in this epic, old school RTS inspired sci-fi adventure.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 35.3%, Aliens 21.1%, Survival 13.4%, Sci-fi 8.6%, Strategy 5.5%

    Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi tower defense game that focuses on tactical placement and survival against relentless waves of invaders.

  10. #10 Brotato
    90% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 116,135 reviews2023
    Dev: Blobfish
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 10.4 hrsMean: 36.4 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    Brotato is a top-down arena shooter roguelite where you play a potato wielding up to 6 weapons at a time to fight off hordes of aliens. Choose from a variety of traits and items to create unique builds and survive until help arrives.

    Why similar: Survival 26.7%, Bullet Hell 22%, Sci-fi 15.9%, Arcade 10.1%, 2D 8.8%

    Why You'll Like It: An arena shooter that focuses on wave-based survival and deep character customization to handle increasingly difficult enemy swarms.

  11. #11 Vampire Survivors
    89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 263,773 reviews2022
    Dev: poncle
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 19.1 hrsMean: 39.8 hrs≥1hr: 95%

    Mow down thousands of night creatures and survive until dawn! Vampire Survivors is a gothic horror casual game with rogue-lite elements, where your choices can allow you to quickly snowball against the hundreds of monsters that get thrown at you. Be the bullet hell!

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 29.4%, Pixel Graphics 25%, 2D 10%, Retro 8.4%, Arcade 8%

    Why You'll Like It: The definitive wave-based survival game that captures the feeling of being an unstoppable force against an endless tide of enemies.

  12. #12 Gunlocked
    91% matchVery Positive87% of 510 reviews2022
    Dev: FromLefcourt
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    A twin stick shooter without the twin stick, Gunlocked is a sci-fi action roguelike about careful positioning and upgrade selection. Manage unique targeting systems across multiple weapons and upgrades, as you battle legions of alien ships, and then do it all over again!

    Why similar: Aliens 19.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.9%, Pixel Graphics 11.1%, Shooter 11.1%, Bullet Hell 10.4%

    Why You'll Like It: A shoot 'em up with roguelite elements that focuses on managing weapon systems while surviving intense bullet-hell encounters.

  13. #13 Sanctum 2
    89% matchVery Positive90% of 14,384 reviews2013
    Dev: Coffee Stain StudiosPub: Coffee Stain Publishing
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    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 64.4%, Aliens 7.7%, Sci-fi 5.6%, Shooter 5.3%, Strategy 5.2%

    Why You'll Like It: A unique hybrid that forces you to build defensive structures while actively participating in the combat from a first-person perspective.

  14. #14 Revenge of the Titans
    88% matchVery Positive82% of 1,251 reviews2011
    Dev: Puppygames
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    The ultimate mash-up of Real-time Strategy and Tower Defense!

    Why similar: Tower Defense 55.1%, Aliens 9%, Strategy 6.5%, Sci-fi 5.8%, Pixel Graphics 5.5%

    Why You'll Like It: A strategic tower defense game that features deep resource management and intense combat against alien threats.

  15. #15 Protolife
    87% matchVery Positive86% of 470 reviews2018
    Dev: Volcanic Giraffe
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 74%

    Protolife is an unique tower-based strategy game which gives you a direct control over the builder robot in a struggle against the hungry proto-life organism.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 39.7%, Aliens 18.6%, Pixel Graphics 13.1%, Sci-fi 8.4%, Strategy 5.9%

    Why You'll Like It: A tower defense game that incorporates base-building and resource management to survive against encroaching alien growth.

  16. #16 Dead Pixels
    86% matchVery Positive87% of 2,424 reviews2012
    Dev: CSR-Studios
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 76%

    A toxic waste spill finds its way into the water supply, causing the recently deceased to rise from their graves. Now it's up to you to blast your way through the hordes of undead if you're going to escape the city. On the way to your rescue, you'll search stores and houses for supplies, and trade with other survivors.

    Why similar: Pixel Graphics 26.6%, Survival 16.4%, Action 14.1%, Retro 13.4%, Indie 9.3%

    Why You'll Like It: A side-scrolling shooter with survival mechanics and a retro aesthetic that emphasizes managing resources while fighting through hordes.

  17. #17 Defense Grid: The Awakening
    86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 5,349 reviews2008
    Dev: Hidden Path Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 15.0 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    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 73.2%, Aliens 9.3%, Sci-fi 6.8%, Strategy 6.2%, Indie 2.9%

    Why You'll Like It: A highly polished tower defense experience that focuses on strategic pathing and managing defensive turrets against waves.

  18. #18 Bit Blaster XL
    85% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 6,154 reviews2016
    Dev: Adamvision Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    Bit Blaster XL is a fast-paced, retro arcade shoot 'em up (shmup) inspired by the classic quarter-munchers of the ‘80s. Easy to pick up, hard to put down, boost, dodge, shoot, and chase high scores in this addictive, old-school action game!

    Why similar: Aliens 17.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.9%, Shooter 11.5%, Survival 9.5%, Bullet Hell 9.1%

    Why You'll Like It: A retro-style arcade shooter that focuses on endless wave survival and high-score chasing.

  19. #19 They Are Coming
    84% matchVery Positive90% of 602 reviews2023
    Dev: OnHit Developments
    Windows
    Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 71%

    They Are Coming is a hybrid game that combines roguelike, tower defense, and base building in a side-scrolling shooter format. It offers a straightforward gaming experience for pure enjoyment.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 31.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.4%, Shooter 13.3%, Survival 12.1%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%

    Why You'll Like It: An action-roguelike that focuses on surviving waves of enemies with a variety of weapons and defensive tactics.

  20. #20 Nuclear Throne
    84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 19,651 reviews2015
    Dev: Vlambeer
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 24.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Nuclear Throne is a post-apocalyptic roguelike-like top-down shooter. Not 'the final hope of humanity' post-apocalyptic, but 'humanity is extinct and mutants and monsters now roam the world' post-apocalyptic. Can you reach the Nuclear Throne?

    Why similar: Pixel Graphics 29%, Bullet Hell 25.1%, Shooter 16.3%, Action 11.2%, Indie 10.1%

    Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, high-intensity action game where survival depends on twitch reflexes and constant movement against waves of enemies.

  21. #21 Alien Swarm: Reactive Drop
    82% matchVery Positive95% of 23,645 reviews2017
    Dev: Reactive Drop Team
    Windows
    Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 9.9 hrs≥1hr: 63%

    Co-operative top-down shooter game available for free. An epic bug hunt featuring a unique blend of co-op play and squad-level tactics.

    Why similar: Aliens 56.1%, Shooter 27%, Sci-fi 16.9%

    Why You'll Like It: A top-down squad shooter that emphasizes holding defensive positions against massive alien swarms in a sci-fi setting.

  22. #22 Door Kickers: Action Squad
    81% matchVery Positive95% of 10,561 reviews2018
    Dev: PixelShardPub: KillHouse Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    Rescue hostages, disarm bombs and save the day in this old school, side-scroller action game with retro graphics and retro sensibilities. Online and Couch Coop Included.

    Why similar: Shooter 24.2%, Pixel Graphics 24%, Retro 19.2%, 2D 10.3%, Action 10%

    Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced 2D action game that requires tactical precision and quick reflexes to clear rooms of enemies.

  23. #23 Firebase Defence
    83% matchMostly Positive74% of 62 reviews2019
    Dev: Rasmus Agergaard
    Windows

    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 31.6%, Gore 23.1%, Violent 20.8%, Action 7.1%, Strategy 6.8%

    Why You'll Like It: An action-oriented tower defense game that focuses on defending a single point against waves of violent enemies.

  24. #24 Alien Death Mob
    81% matchVery Positive94% of 51 reviews2021
    Dev: Pug Fugly GamesPub: Thalamus Digital
    Windows

    Aliens have invaded Earth! Towns, cities, deserts, they're everywhere! Take on the role of Earth's last super soldier and confront the alien menace in this intense twin stick shooter!

    Why similar: Aliens 20.2%, Shooter 15.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.6%, Action 10%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%

    Why You'll Like It: A twin-stick shooter that emphasizes arcade-style combat and score-chasing against alien hordes.

  25. #25 Galactic Missile Defense
    82% matchMixed59% of 58 reviews2017
    Dev: Black Sheep Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 94%

    Galactic Missile Defense is a shooter and tower defense game, where you must protect Earth from the invading Martians that declared war on our planet just because a space rover accidentally ruined their picnic!

    Why similar: Tower Defense 23.7%, Aliens 22.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 13%, Shooter 9.5%, Survival 8.3%

    Why You'll Like It: An arcade-style defense game that tasks you with protecting your base from incoming alien projectiles and ships.

  26. #26 Tower Survivors
    80% matchMixed67% of 54 reviews2023
    Dev: Final Screw
    Windows · Linux

    Fight an endless horde of evil minions and survive as long as you can. Collect loot and purchase new upgrades and magic abilities. Summon allies to stand along side you and survive the horde!

    Why similar: Tower Defense 33.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.6%, Bullet Hell 11.1%, Pixel Graphics 10.7%, Shooter 8.2%

    Why You'll Like It: An action-roguelike that blends tower defense mechanics with twin-stick shooting for a chaotic survival experience.

  27. #27 Risk of Rain (2013)
    78% matchVery Positive93% of 29,823 reviews2013
    Dev: Hopoo GamesPub: Gearbox Publishing
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 14.5 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    Risk of Rain is an action platformer with roguelike elements. With permanent death as a primary feature, players will have to play their best to get as far as possible. Fight on a mysterious planet with randomly spawning enemies and bosses, either alone or with 3 friends in online co-op.

    Why similar: Pixel Graphics 38.5%, Action 18.8%, Indie 16.2%, 2D 12.7%, Survival 11%

    Why You'll Like It: A 2D platformer that emphasizes scaling difficulty and surviving increasingly large waves of enemies to reach the end of the level.

  28. #28 Let Them Come: Onslaught
    77% matchVery Positive90% of 237 reviews2025
    Dev: Tuatara GamesPub: Digital Bandidos
    Windows

    Survive the relentless offensive of the alien horde in Let Them Come: Onslaught, a sci-fi survival roguelite. The pursuit of the perfect build and an ever-expanding arsenal of abilities are the keys to your success.

    Why similar: Aliens 41.3%, Bullet Hell 16%, Sci-fi 11.9%, Arcade 9.2%, Action 8.5%

  29. #29 Railgunners
    78% matchVery Positive92% of 61 reviews2023
    Dev: Expresso Studios
    Windows

    Railgunners is a shooter built to highly customizable difficulty levels. Fight your way through hundreds of enemy ships, and help humanity fight back against the alien invasion!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.5%, Pixel Graphics 12.1%, Shooter 11%, Bullet Hell 10.8%, Retro 9.5%

    Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced shoot 'em up with pixel graphics that emphasizes dodging and overwhelming firepower.

  30. #30 Palpus X Annihilation
    76% matchVery Positive96% of 70 reviews2026
    Dev: Sebastian Vargek (Meister Palpus)
    Windows

    Isometric action shooter with light RPG elements. Brutally kill tons of alien monsters, find over a dozen powerful weapons, skill up your hero & stop the blood thirsty invaders in a classic handcrafted campaign. Never ending waves await you in horde-mode!

    Why similar: Aliens 24%, Shooter 13.2%, Violent 11.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.7%, Sci-fi 6.9%

  31. #31 Radiant Defense
    79% matchVery Positive83% of 148 reviews2014
    Dev: Hexage
    Windows

    MILLIONS OF ALIENS WILL DIE!Radiant Defense is a tower defense game set in a vibrant universe invaded by countless alien hordes.Build your space fortress any way you wish, set up wide variety of weapons and traps and let the invasions begin!

    Why similar: Tower Defense 46.7%, Aliens 13.1%, Strategy 7.9%, 2D 7%, Pixel Graphics 6.7%

    Why You'll Like It: A stylized tower defense game that features unique pathing mechanics and vibrant, neon-infused combat.

  32. #32 Gore Storm
    77% matchVery Positive94% of 70 reviews2023
    Dev: Gundorado
    Windows

    Battle massive hordes of alien monsters to secure humanity's presence on planet Gore. Upgrade your base, hire troops, and install turrets to fight back the ever growing waves of aliens.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 23.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.4%, Aliens 10.9%, Shooter 10.2%, Survival 9.1%

  33. #33 VERSUS SQUAD
    79% matchMostly Positive79% of 583 reviews2016
    Dev: DiezelPower
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 13.1 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    Versus Squad is a fast action twin-stick shooter from the creator of Nation Red. Build your own sandbox defense and battle thousands of zombie mutants in top down combat! Face up to a dozen bosses. Simultaneously. Collect loot, build and repair. Play single player, on-line or local coop!

    Why similar: Tower Defense 31.4%, Gore 24.6%, Survival 13.6%, Violent 9.4%, Action 7.4%

    Why You'll Like It: A gore-filled survival action game that focuses on holding your ground against waves of zombies and monsters.

  34. #34 SENTRY
    76% matchVery Positive82% of 893 reviews2024
    Dev: Fireblade Software
    Windows
    Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 76%

    SENTRY is an action-defense first person shooter where you defend your spaceship against invading aliens. Plot an escape route through hostile space and battle the enemy across your vessel with the support of traps, turrets and environmental destruction.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 35.7%, Aliens 18.2%, Survival 13%, Sci-fi 8.3%, Shooter 8%

  35. #35 They Came From the Sky
    75% matchVery Positive94% of 67 reviews2019
    Dev: FobTi interactive
    Windows

    They Came From the Sky is tiny, retro styled, highly-addictive and fast paced arcade game wherein you take the role of one of the Flying Saucers in the 1950s with one and only one Mission: Make a delicious juicy Human Smoothie!

    Why similar: Aliens 24.2%, Pixel Graphics 13.9%, Action 12.5%, Retro 11.7%, Indie 9.5%

  36. #36 Kick Ass Commandos
    75% matchVery Positive93% of 426 reviews2016
    Dev: Anarchy Enterprises
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 94%

    Lock and Load! It's time to Kick-Ass. Grab your machine gun, flamethrower, rocket launcher, and grenades. Assault the enemy base and free commandos to join your team while you destroy everything in sight. Make your way through enemy bunkers to rescue your comrades, and kill everyone you encounter!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 15.2%, Gore 13.6%, Shooter 10.9%, Violent 10.6%, Pixel Graphics 9.9%

  37. #37 Dome Keeper
    71% matchVery Positive92% of 21,626 reviews2022
    Dev: BippinbitsPub: Raw Fury
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 11.3 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Defend against waves of alien monsters in this unique roguelike action miner. Dig for resources, collect useful gadgets, and upgrade equipment to increase odds of survival – just hurry back before your dome is destroyed!

    Why similar: Tower Defense 38.2%, Pixel Graphics 12.9%, Sci-fi 12.1%, Retro 11.4%, Action 9.1%

  38. #38 Towerful Defense: Prologue
    73% matchVery Positive88% of 75 reviews2024
    Dev: Mini Fun Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    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 30.4%, Aliens 16.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.9%, Bullet Hell 9.6%, Survival 9.4%

  39. #39 Gamma Bros
    74% matchVery Positive92% of 166 reviews2018
    Dev: PixeljamPub: Akupara Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 36 minMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 41%

    Guide the Gamma Brothers through waves of alien attacks, blasting your way home from work in this frantic twin-stick space shooter about brotherly love.

    Why similar: Aliens 17.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.1%, Shooter 13.1%, Pixel Graphics 9.4%, Bullet Hell 9.4%

  40. #40 Pewt 'em Up!
    72% matchVery Positive96% of 171 reviews2022
    Dev: team tsoto
    Windows · Linux

    Pewt 'em Up! is a retro inspired arcade space shoot 'em up with lots of upgrades, achievements, extras and more.

    Why similar: Aliens 23.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 18%, Shooter 14.8%, Pixel Graphics 9.9%, Arcade 7.1%

  41. #41 Stellar Survivor
    74% matchMixed66% of 175 reviews2019
    Dev: Sticks & Stones
    Windows

    Stranded on an alien planet, you must defend your Powercore! Use your weapons to fight hordes of alien enemies and strategically use traps in this new FPS tower-defense survival game!

    Why similar: Tower Defense 27.9%, Aliens 17.6%, Violent 13.6%, Survival 10.4%, Shooter 7.8%

  42. #42 Castle Of Alchemists
    69% matchVery Positive82% of 759 reviews2025
    Dev: Team Machiavelli
    Windows
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 74%

    Defend your castle in this fast-paced tower defense/action hybrid game with stunning pixel art graphics! Play as alchemically enhanced warrior Bellator, set traps, build towers, craft powerful weapons, and defend your home! The fate of the castle lies in your hands!

    Why similar: Tower Defense 43.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.9%, Pixel Graphics 12.5%, 2D 6.4%, Action 6%

  43. #43 Black blood
    73% matchMixed66% of 58 reviews2020
    Dev: Arcane Games
    Windows

    Black blood is a mix of hardcore Tower Defense strategy and top-down shooter. Act as a defender against alien invaders, attack and destroy all their insidious plans...

    Why similar: Tower Defense 32.5%, Aliens 25.5%, Shooter 12.8%, Survival 12.4%, Strategy 5%

  44. #44 Crome: Before Purgatory
    73% matchVery Positive88% of 50 reviews2019
    Dev: Stumphead Games LLC
    Windows · Mac

    Inspired by the heyday of 8-bit arcade gaming, Crome: Before Purgatory is an intense space shoot em' up experience. Play as the Galactic Consul's best star pilot, Crome, and fend off endless the hoards of invaders while competing for the top score on the global leaderboard.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.8%, Action 13.9%, Pixel Graphics 12.4%, Shooter 12.1%, Retro 11.9%

  45. #45 Monsters are Coming!
    68% matchVery Positive81% of 2,670 reviews2025
    Dev: LudogramPub: Raw Fury
    Windows
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    Beware, Monsters are Coming! In this Tower-Survivor rogue-lite, you protect an ever-moving city from unrelenting hordes. Gather resources, fortify defences, and survive for as long as you can. Will you reach the Ark?

    Why similar: Tower Defense 42.3%, Survival 16.6%, Bullet Hell 12.9%, Arcade 7.8%, Action 6.9%

  46. #46 20 Minutes Till Dawn
    67% matchVery Positive91% of 28,920 reviews2023
    Dev: flanne
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 11.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    20 Minutes Till Dawn is a survival roguelite where endless hordes of creatures lurk from the dark. Craft an array of overpowering builds and eradicate waves of Lovecraftian nightmares. Will you be able to survive the night?

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.1%, Survival 19.4%, Bullet Hell 15.3%, Pixel Graphics 14.4%, Horror 8.7%

  47. #47 Anomaly Defenders
    72% matchMostly Positive78% of 685 reviews2014
    Dev: 11 bit studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Anomaly Defenders is the closing installment of the Anomaly series. The original incarnation of the Tower Offense sub-genre had players controlling humans fighting alien invaders. Now, the tables have turned. The human counterattack is underway and the alien homeworld is under threat.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 67.8%, Strategy 12%, Action 9.7%, Indie 6.6%, Sci-fi 3.9%

  48. #48 REMOTE LIFE
    70% matchVery Positive91% of 222 reviews2019
    Dev: Next Game Level
    Windows

    Remote Life is a 2D Side scrolling space shooter (shmup) for PC. Experience a fast paced action game with insane scary graphics, and hyper jump into a brutal-frenetic-techno-alien world. Free the world from this dreadful nightmare before its nauseating breath of horror destroys mankind.

    Why similar: Aliens 20.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.4%, Shooter 11.6%, Bullet Hell 10.7%, Retro 6.7%

  49. #49 Towerful Defense: A Rogue TD
    69% matchMostly Positive74% of 237 reviews2024
    Dev: Mini Fun Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 68%

    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 39.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.9%, Survival 14.8%, Bullet Hell 11%, Strategy 5.6%

  50. #50 Defend Earth: Xenos Survivors
    70% matchMostly Positive77% of 61 reviews2023
    Dev: ReijaPub: indie.io
    Windows

    You are Earth's last line of defense in a relentless alien invasion. Experience intense top-down roguelite action across diverse landscapes, fighting invaders with a versatile arsenal. Outsmart, outgun, and survive your foes. Every run increases the challenge - so adapt, evolve, dominate!

    Why similar: Aliens 34.1%, Survival 19.9%, Bullet Hell 15.8%, Sci-fi 11.8%, Action 7.6%

  51. #51 Unstoppable Gorg
    71% matchMostly Positive79% of 307 reviews2012
    Dev: Futuremark
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 36 minMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 40%

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

    Why similar: Tower Defense 66.6%, Aliens 11.1%, Strategy 6.7%, Sci-fi 5.6%, Action 4.3%

  52. #52 Get Off My Lawn!
    70% matchMostly Positive74% of 1,739 reviews2014
    Dev: Digital Leisure Inc.
    Windows
    Median: 42 minMean: 10.1 hrs≥1hr: 42%

    They came in peace, but messed with the wrong old man. Armed with a musket, 78 year old Murray Mendelson has single-handedly started an interstellar war. Shoot first and ask questions later in this endless fast paced arcade shooter. Use everything in Murray’s arsenal to keep the aliens off of his perfectly manicured lawn!

    Why similar: Tower Defense 35.4%, Aliens 23.5%, Shooter 19.9%, Indie 5.9%, Casual 4.9%

  53. #53 The Last Drop
    68% matchMixed64% of 58 reviews2024
    Dev: Bonobos Games
    Windows

    The Last Drop is a pixel art top-down shooter where you control the last water droplet on Earth. Battle waves of enemies with unique weapons, customize the map, and compete on the online leaderboard.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 28.4%, Survival 17.9%, Pixel Graphics 12.1%, Sci-fi 7.1%, 2D 6.8%

  54. #54 Utopia Must Fall
    65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 1,239 reviews2024
    Dev: Pixeljam
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 10.5 hrs≥1hr: 65%

    Defend humanity's last surviving metropolis from mysterious alien machinations in this challenging base-defense arcade shooter. Featuring rapid upgrade progression, procedurally generated attack waves, dark humor and laser-sharp aesthetics.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 36.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 17%, Shooter 13.3%, Bullet Hell 10.7%, Arcade 7.3%

  55. #55 Witchcraft Survivors
    67% matchVery Positive82% of 61 reviews2024
    Dev: Catpix Studios
    Windows

    Annihilate hordes of enemies in this thrilling, fast-paced action roguelite rpg and fill the screen with your magic. Kill your foes, become stronger each second and upgrade your characters with new spells and abilities. Can you survive the monsters that threaten your very existence?

    Why similar: Pixel Graphics 20.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.3%, Bullet Hell 19%, 2D 10.1%, Retro 10%

  56. #56 Zombo Buster Rising
    68% matchVery Positive93% of 626 reviews2016
    Dev: FIREBEAST
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 95%

    Shoot zombies from terrace like a boss! Zombo Buster Rising Remastered brings you a nostalgic experience of classic 2D side shooting-defense in enhanced build right from your Steam library!

    Why similar: Tower Defense 38.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.6%, Shooter 14.2%, Action 13.7%, Indie 9.8%

  57. #57 Mechs V Kaijus - Tower Defense
    67% matchVery Positive84% of 540 reviews2022
    Dev: Doble Punch Games
    Windows
    Median: 6.8 hrsMean: 13.2 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    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 45.3%, Pixel Graphics 12.7%, Bullet Hell 9.8%, Strategy 6.8%, Action 6.5%

  58. #58 Devil Daggers
    66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 9,398 reviews2016
    Dev: Sorath
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 42 minMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 43%

    Devil Daggers is a fast-paced shooter that places you in an abyssal arena to face endless legions of demons. Armed with versatile magic daggers and a fluid movement system, fight to survive as long as you can.

    Why similar: Shooter 16.2%, Retro 12.1%, Bullet Hell 10.4%, Pixel Graphics 9.9%, Survival 9.6%

  59. #59 Arcane Tower Survivors
    66% matchMostly Positive75% of 98 reviews2025
    Dev: Red Horde Games
    Windows

    Survive waves of enemies in this horde survival roguelite. Unleash devastating spells, master unique skills, and craft unstoppable builds. Between battles, fortify your tower and unlock powerful upgrades in a strategic meta-game. Will your magic outlast the chaos?

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.3%, Bullet Hell 21.8%, Pixel Graphics 19.6%, 2D 11.2%, Action 10.8%

  60. #60 Defendoooooor!!
    71% matchMixed45% of 69 reviews2017
    Dev: White Dog GamesPub: SA Industry
    Windows
    Median: 54 minMean: 14.1 hrs≥1hr: 47%

    In Defendoooooor!!!, it's your job to fight an alien invasion.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 28.7%, Action 13.2%, Shooter 11.9%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%, Indie 9.4%

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