Games Like Let Them Come

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 32.1%, Gore 14.1%, Pixel Graphics 11.1%, Survival 11%, Action 8.1%

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.

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 11.5%, Sci-fi 7.7%, Action 7.3%

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

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 23.5%, 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.

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 44.5%, Aliens 21.9%, Shooter 10.5%, Sci-fi 7.1%, 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.

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 19.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.4%, Action 10.3%, Survival 10.3%

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.

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 18.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.6%, Pixel Graphics 11.5%, Shooter 11.4%, Bullet Hell 10.6%

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

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.

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 18.6%, 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.

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 26.6%, Bullet Hell 21.9%, Sci-fi 15.9%, Arcade 10.1%, 2D 8.9%

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

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 24.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.2%, Sci-fi 14.6%, 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.

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 29.8%, Pixel Graphics 24.9%, 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.

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 35.4%, Aliens 21%, 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.

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 64.5%, Aliens 7.7%, Sci-fi 5.6%, Strategy 5.3%, Shooter 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.

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.

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

Why similar: Tower Defense 55.2%, Aliens 9%, Strategy 6.6%, Sci-fi 5.7%, 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.

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 26.7%, Survival 16.3%, Action 14%, 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.

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.

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 14.8%, 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.

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 13.2%, 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.

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 16.2%, Action 11.1%, 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.

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 26.9%, 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.

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 10.4%, 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.

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 15.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.6%, Action 9.9%, Pixel Graphics 9.6%

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

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 9.4%, 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.

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 31.7%, Gore 23%, Violent 20.7%, Action 7%, 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.

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 33.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.5%, Bullet Hell 11.1%, Pixel Graphics 10.7%, Shooter 8.1%

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

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 38.6%, Action 18.7%, Indie 16.2%, 2D 12.8%, 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.

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 8.4%

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 19.4%, Pixel Graphics 12.2%, Shooter 11%, Bullet Hell 10.8%, Retro 9.6%

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

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.

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 23.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.3%, Aliens 10.9%, Shooter 10.1%, Survival 9.1%

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 31.5%, 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.

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 10.6%, Sci-fi 6.9%

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%

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 19.7%, Survival 16.7%, Shooter 14%, Bullet Hell 13.2%, Pixel Graphics 12.4%

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 10.8%, Violent 10.6%, Pixel Graphics 10%

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%

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 24.1%, Pixel Graphics 13.9%, Action 12.4%, Retro 11.7%, Indie 9.5%

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 30.5%, Aliens 16.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.9%, Bullet Hell 9.6%, Survival 9.4%

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 10%, Arcade 7.1%

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

Why similar: Tower Defense 66.7%, Aliens 11.1%, Strategy 6.7%, Sci-fi 5.6%, Action 4.3%

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 28%, Aliens 17.6%, Violent 13.5%, Survival 10.4%, Shooter 7.8%

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 32.6%, Aliens 25.4%, Shooter 12.8%, Survival 12.4%, Strategy 5.1%

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%

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 20.3%, Shooter 11.6%, Bullet Hell 10.7%, Retro 6.8%

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 9.6%, Indie 6.6%, Sci-fi 3.9%

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 7.5%

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%, 2D 6.8%

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 35.5%, Aliens 23.5%, Shooter 19.8%, Indie 6%, Casual 4.9%

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 19.8%, Survival 14.7%, Bullet Hell 11.1%, Strategy 5.6%

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%

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 44.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.4%, Pixel Graphics 12.4%, 2D 6.4%, Strategy 5.8%

Protect vehicles on the road and survive! Road Defense: Outsiders is a game that combines elements of the 'roguelike' and 'tower defense' genres. Upgrade the towers and your own skills to be able to annihilate all the life around you!

Why similar: Tower Defense 31.6%, Pixel Graphics 14%, Shooter 12.1%, Bullet Hell 11.1%, Retro 8.8%

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 19.2%, Bullet Hell 19%, 2D 10.2%, Retro 10%

Epic sci-fi tower defense action with 16-bit era look and feel, pitching your colonists against an almost endless horde of hostile alien robots who strongly oppose your attempts of colonizing their planet! Deluxe version includes the soundtrack!

Why similar: Tower Defense 57.5%, Action 15.7%, Strategy 15.7%, Indie 11%

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 28.1%, Bullet Hell 21.9%, Pixel Graphics 19.6%, 2D 11.3%, Action 10.8%

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

Why similar: Tower Defense 28.8%, Action 13.2%, Shooter 11.8%, Pixel Graphics 9.8%, Indie 9.4%

Satellite Rush is a sci-fi top-down shooter with pixel art graphics and Roguelike elements. Take control of an abducted office worker and blast through Satellite Moebius, a space gladitorial arena where you'll have to please the audience to get new itens and survive!

Why similar: Action 60.4%, Indie 39.6%

Take on the demonic threat as Letifer in an action-packed mix of twin-stick shooter, roguelite, and survivors-like gameplay. Gun through brutal Rituals, shape your build with powerful upgrades, and return to base for lasting upgrades to your character and gear.

Why similar: Shooter 30.3%, Bullet Hell 29.3%, Pixel Graphics 24.1%, Action 11.6%, Singleplayer 4.8%

Battle against hordes of enemies, conquer Boss encounters, and explore various character and skill combinations in this time-based auto-attacking Roguelite in your quest to become stronger and defeat the most menacing of creatures that lay in wait at the end of each run.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 21.7%, Pixel Graphics 17.5%, Survival 17.3%, Retro 11.7%, 2D 10.2%