- #1 Blade vs Undead
97% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: 0cd studio
Windows
This is a top-down survival shooter game where players must fight for survival on a battlefield filled with skeleton soldiers.
Why similar: Tower Defense 30.2%, Top-Down Shooter 21.9%, Zombies 12.4%, Post-apocalyptic 11%, Strategy 8.8%
- #2 There Are Millions of Goblins
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: BiG INC. CO. LLC.
Windows
Fight gigantic hordes of goblins with a supercharged vehicle and arsenal of crazy weapons, in a chaotic physics-based battle for survival
Why similar: Tower Defense 25.6%, Top-Down Shooter 18.7%, Twin Stick Shooter 16.7%, Strategy 11%, Shooter 8.5%
- #3 Paradise Defense Force
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Kraken Up GamesPub: Ouroboros Gaming
Windows
Dive into Paradise Defense Force, a twin-stick tower defense game. Cast spells, upgrade your wizard and strategize as you repel waves of enemies in a fantasy world teetering on the brink
Why similar: Tower Defense 22.8%, Top-Down Shooter 16.9%, Twin Stick Shooter 16.9%, Werewolves 16.7% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 10.3%
- #4 Warhound
95% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Mad Jackal Games
Windows · Linux
Warhound is a fast-paced, wave-based top-down shooter where survival means keeping your guns loaded and your reflexes sharp. You’ll face relentless packs of feral werewolves that grow faster and stronger with every passing wave.
Why similar: Werewolves 49.3% ★, Top-Down Shooter 19.2%, Twin Stick Shooter 14.2%, Shooter 6.3%, Top-Down 5.4%
- #5 Midnight Gunwatch
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Midnight Gunwatch Studio
Windows
Man the guns and hold the barricade in this low-poly zombie defense game.
Why similar: Tower Defense 29.4%, Top-Down Shooter 26%, Post-apocalyptic 9.6%, Strategy 8.8%, Shooter 7.8%
- #6 Sang-Froid - Tales of Werewolves
94% matchVery Positive88% of 1,940 reviews2013
Dev: Artifice Studio
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Combining action and strategy in a unique way, Sang-Froid: Tales of Werewolves transports you into an epic folktale co-written with best-selling Canadian author Bryan Perro (Amos Daragon, Wariwulf), in which two feuding brothers will have to put aside their differences to save their sister, who is pursued by the Devil himself!
Why similar: Werewolves 52.8% ★, Tower Defense 31.3%, Strategy 11%, Action 4.5%, Singleplayer 0.4%
- #7 Frontline Zed
93% matchMixed59% of 338 reviews2019
Dev: Richard EastPub: Volcanic Games
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Defend your fortified barricade by night, collect weapons and conduct repairs by day. Survive long enough to make your way through America and towards rescue.
Why similar: Tower Defense 20.7%, Twin Stick Shooter 16.2%, Top-Down Shooter 14.8%, Zombies 14.6%, Post-apocalyptic 12.4%
- #8 Knightwatch
92% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: SeaWalkGames
Windows
By DAY - Build defenses and towers. BY NIGHT - grab weapon of your choice and fight off relentless waves of zombies, undead, werewolves and other monsters. In a FPS x Tower Defense game where you defend a winter town overshadowed by the King’s castle.
Why similar: Tower Defense 28.4%, Werewolves 24.7% ★, Demons 12.7%, Dark Fantasy 12.5%, Zombies 10.5%
- #9 Z-Company
91% matchMixed65% of 17 reviews2021
Dev: MecHead Games
Windows
You and your friends can be part of the Z-Company. Defend Targets against huge hordes of zombies with all kinds of weapons and buildings in this Tower-Defense/Shooter hybrid.
Why similar: Tower Defense 26.2%, Top-Down Shooter 19.9%, Zombies 14.9%, Post-apocalyptic 13.6%, Top-Down 8.8%
- #10 Crimson Deluge
91% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Obzhempala's Vault
Windows
Hold the walls. Survive the night. The horde doesn’t stop. Top-down zombie wave defense: fortify your base, manage ammo and survivors, and unleash heavy firepower before the dead climb over their own corpses.
Why similar: Tower Defense 23.2%, Top-Down Shooter 17.8%, Zombies 15.9%, Post-apocalyptic 12.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 8.9%
- #11 Tower Survivors
90% 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 23.2%, Twin Stick Shooter 18.8%, Top-Down Shooter 14.7%, Demons 10.2%, Zombies 9.9%
- #12 Garden of the Dead
89% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Lungu Daniel
Windows · Mac · Linux
A tower-defense with the roles reversed, where you play the Supreme Rotten and command an army of 14 Rottens to defend your house from endless waves of mutant, vengeful plants.
Why similar: Tower Defense 40.9%, Post-apocalyptic 14.4%, Strategy 13.7%, Zombies 11.5%, Top-Down 10.6%
- #13 Surface Tension
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Selim Kaltakkiran
Windows
Construct a base, harness resources, defend against relentless waves of hostiles. Don't forget to choose which technologies to research to combat a spreading corruption and restore nature in this roguelike base defense. But be quick the last wave is something else entirely.
Why similar: Tower Defense 25.8%, Top-Down Shooter 19.7%, Twin Stick Shooter 19.7%, Post-apocalyptic 10.8%, Zombies 8.8%
- #14 Zombie Battlefield Survivors
88% match8 user reviews78% of 9 reviews2024
Dev: ZHANG FANPub: TBD
Windows · Mac · Linux
Zombie Battlefield Survivors is a top-down view roguelike action shooter game. Fight against hordes of zombies, constantly upgrading attributes and collecting credits to enhance your character's abilities.
Why similar: Tower Defense 27.1%, Top-Down Shooter 16.9%, Twin Stick Shooter 16.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 8.3%, Shooter 7.9%
- #15 Defenders of Ten Roads Crossing Tower
87% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Hetocode
Windows
No lanes. No safe paths. Build fast or fall. Fight and adapt in real time as enemies attack from every direction. Control your hero, place towers on the fly, and shape the battlefield in this intense 1–4 player tower defense.
Why similar: Tower Defense 29.7%, Top-Down Shooter 21.6%, Twin Stick Shooter 20.6%, Strategy 11.9%, Top-Down 8.2%
- #16 Paper Protocol
86% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: Dairy Devs
Windows · Mac
Paper Protocol is a Tower Defense game with elements of Real Time Strategy. Command a versatile mech and a squad of high tech turrets to defend the Paper Co. building from angry trees! Upgrade both yourself and your turrets to defend against the trees and their unique abilities.
Why similar: Tower Defense 35.1%, Top-Down Shooter 24.3%, Mechs 19.3% ★, Strategy 9%, Casual 5.8%
- #17 Shroom & Doom
86% matchMixed60% of 20 reviews2023
Dev: Whole Hearted GamesPub: DigiPen Institute of Technology
Windows
A top-down tower-defense game where you play as a little robot that has crash landed on an alien planet. Defend yourself against waves of bug-like enemies using towers made from the local mushrooms. Find a way to repair your ship and escape the planet!
Why similar: Tower Defense 34.7%, Top-Down Shooter 31.9%, Top-Down 10.9%, Shooter 10.3%, Action 6.1%
- #18 Ghosts Keep Out
84% matchMostly Positive76% of 134 reviews2026
Dev: Only Fun Games
Windows
Defend your base in this Roguelite survival shooter TD! Mix random skills + evolve gems to craft your Build. 5-min fast rounds, intense zombie & ghost hordes. Triple progression: Spirits, guns, heroes. Easy to learn, hard to put down. Low barrier, high ceiling. Every run is fresh!
Why similar: Tower Defense 22.9%, Top-Down Shooter 14.9%, Post-apocalyptic 14.3%, Zombies 13.6%, Mechs 10.1% ★
- #19 Zombie Apocalypse - The Last Defense
85% matchMostly Positive79% of 19 reviews2022
Dev: Guilherme Palacios Fraga Uema
Windows
Create your own strategies, tactics and manage your resources in this survival tower defense game. Buy weapons, vehicles, explosives, soldiers, turrets and battle against huge waves of zombies. Can you survive for 25 days?
Why similar: Tower Defense 27.6%, Zombies 17.3%, Post-apocalyptic 16.2%, Top-Down Shooter 14.2%, Strategy 6.5%
- #20 Zombie Cubes 2
84% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2025
Dev: MayoNinja Games
Windows
Survive relentless waves of Zombie Cubes in this action-packed shooter! Explore redesigned maps, battle unique bosses, uncover secrets, and craft traps to gain the upper hand. Upgrade weapons, collect PowerUps, and compete for the highest score in this fast-paced fight for survival!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 27.6%, Top-Down Shooter 24.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.5%, Post-apocalyptic 13.5%, Shooter 8.9%
- #21 ZedFall: Outbreak
82% matchPositive100% of 12 reviews2026
Dev: CaptainJaySolo
Windows
Cut through thousands of undead and survive until rescue. ZedFall: Outbreak is a co-op twin‑stick roguelite where levelling and evolving upgrade cards unleash chaotic builds. Fight to the chopper, hold the generator in Tower Defence, or Scavenge supplies. Play solo or with up to 7 of your friends.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 24.9%, Top-Down Shooter 20.6%, Tower Defense 18.9%, Zombies 18.4%, Post-apocalyptic 8.7%
- #22 Tank Tower Defense 坦克塔防
82% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2026
Dev: Azure Dragon Studio
Windows
Tank Tower Defense is a casual tower defense indie game made by a solo developer after one year.Defend your base by building and upgrading various turrets to fend off waves of invading enemies. You can freely customize game difficulty, experience many unique challenging levels.
Why similar: Tower Defense 30.2%, Top-Down Shooter 20.4%, Strategy 13.6%, Mechs 12.6% ★, Shooter 8.6%
- #23 溯源之塔/Tower of Traceability
83% matchNo user reviews2023
Dev: 予以清风明月
Windows
You control a magic tower floating in the sky, falling from the sky against enemies coming from all sides, choosing the right weapon mix for different enemies, using health and mana in a planned way, reducing their wear and gain more rewards.
Why similar: Tower Defense 34.5%, Top-Down Shooter 22.8%, Strategy 16.4%, Shooter 9.7%, Top-Down 8.4%
- #24 Idle Zombie Wave: Premium
81% matchMixed43% of 23 reviews2025
Dev: Ryki Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
A thrilling tower defense survival game where you lead a team of survivors against relentless zombie hordes. Deploy unique fighters, strategize with adjutants, and adapt using roguelike upgrades. Defend your home, battle epic bosses, and survive the apocalypse!
Why similar: Tower Defense 29.9%, Top-Down Shooter 16.8%, Strategy 13.6%, Zombies 9.6%, Shooter 8.4%
- #25 Zombie In Town
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: LebaiStudio-Game
Windows
Zombie In Town is an action packed tower defense game in which you play as a boy who tries to defend his town from zombies invasion.
Why similar: Tower Defense 27.5%, Zombies 19.7%, Post-apocalyptic 15.3%, Top-Down 8.9%, Strategy 6.9%
- #26 Exterminate Zombies: Get Paid
80% match5 user reviews60% of 5 reviews2022
Dev: EZGP Team
Windows
Exterminate zombies in style with up to 4 players in this action packed co-op top-down shooter.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 23.9%, Zombies 19.4%, Twin Stick Shooter 11.5%, Top-Down 11.3%, Shooter 9.5%
- #27 Zombie Apocalypse - The Last Fortress
79% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2023
Dev: Guilherme Palacios Fraga Uema
Windows
Defend your base against hordes of zombies while using a variety of weapons, vehicles, explosives, soldiers and turrets in this survival tower defense game. Will you be able to create your own strategy and survive for 30 days?
Why similar: Tower Defense 28.5%, Zombies 18.3%, Post-apocalyptic 17.3%, Top-Down Shooter 16.5%, Strategy 7.7%
- #28 Arcade Combat
79% matchNo user reviews2024
Dev: Nine the studio
Windows
If the world of all video games collapses, who wins the battle between them? Protect your video game assets and destroy them.
Why similar: Tower Defense 43.9%, Zombies 25.2%, Strategy 14.9%, Top-Down 11.1%, Action 3.1%
- #29 FarmTech
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: DuckStar Games
Windows
FarmTech is a pixel-art roguelike farming simulation game that combines tower defense and action elements. Embark on a mission in an alien-occupied world. During the day, plant your fields, harvest crops, gather loot and earn money. At night, defend your farm against waves of incoming enemies.
Why similar: Tower Defense 23.3%, Top-Down Shooter 17.6%, Twin Stick Shooter 14.8%, Post-apocalyptic 12.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 8.9%
- #30 Death Falls: Zombies Are Coming
78% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: MoonCrust Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Death Falls is a zombie tower defense game with you on the front line. By day, build towers and fences, scavenge weapons and recruit survivors. By night, fight beside your defenses as the horde closes in. Survive each stop, fix up your RV and drive on.
Why similar: Tower Defense 40.7%, Zombies 17%, Top-Down Shooter 13.4%, Strategy 10.2%, Post-apocalyptic 9.6%
- #31 Dead Zone Defense
77% matchMostly Positive74% of 19 reviews2024
Dev: G4YPub: GEOMAXGG
Windows · Linux
A new look at tower defense, full of dynamics and tactics! A terrible virus has struck humanity. You will have to build defenses with your friends or alone and fight off the hordes of zombies who want to get to you.
Why similar: Tower Defense 23.7%, Top-Down Shooter 17.4%, Zombies 14.6%, Post-apocalyptic 11.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.8%
- #32 Spirit of the Dome
76% matchPositive100% of 10 reviews2026
Dev: Deformed Studios
Windows
A tower defense game but instead of towers it's movable characters
Why similar: Tower Defense 25.5%, Top-Down Shooter 18.3%, Demons 12.3%, Dark Fantasy 11.7%, Top-Down 8.5%
- #33 Gore Storm
76% 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 23.7%, Top-Down Shooter 21.4%, Twin Stick Shooter 17.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.9%, Top-Down 7.5%
- #34 Armed to the Gears
77% matchMixed63% of 215 reviews2020
Dev: WS Software
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Control a fully armed Mech and fight through cyberpunk cities, military bases and industrial ruins. Capture and defend territories, build turrets and structures, and wage war against powerful enemies!
Why similar: Tower Defense 25.7%, Top-Down Shooter 21.2%, Mechs 19.5% ★, Post-apocalyptic 12.9%, Top-Down 8.5%
- #35 Battlefleet Gust Wind
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: TigerQiuQiu
Windows
About:The solar system was invaded by aliens of unknown origin. The earth has fallen. As the commander of the surviving space fleet, return to the solar system from outer space and save the earth.
Why similar: Tower Defense 30.5%, Top-Down Shooter 22.1%, Twin Stick Shooter 20.9%, Strategy 14.4%, Top-Down 7.1%
- #36 Defend the Fort
75% match7 user reviews71% of 7 reviews2021
Dev: Yunus KocamisPub: Yuko Software
Windows · Linux
2D topdown zombie survival shooter, build defences, survive the waves of zombies
Why similar: Tower Defense 28.5%, Top-Down Shooter 22%, Zombies 14.7%, Post-apocalyptic 11.4%, Top-Down 9.9%
- #37 NTD: New Tower Defense?!
74% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Disco69
Windows
Active tower defense fused with a twin-stick shooter. Build your defense grid & become the death machine that exterminates the B.O.R.C infestation, one roguelike run at a time.
Why similar: Tower Defense 40.8%, Top-Down Shooter 19.4%, Top-Down 10.8%, Strategy 10.3%, Twin Stick Shooter 6.5%
- #38 Last Hope - Tower Defense
74% matchVery Positive83% of 460 reviews2016
Dev: JE Software
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 12.9 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Zombie Tower Defense: Join the ongoing war, in an open world, against the undead zombie horde. Choose between multiple powerful heroes all with unique epic gear and skills! With the wide variety of towers you can create your own perfect strategy.
Why similar: Tower Defense 54.6%, Zombies 26%, Top-Down 10.1%, Strategy 9.3%
- #39 Slaycation Paradise
72% matchMostly Positive79% of 193 reviews2022
Dev: Affordable AcquisitionPub: Silver Lining Interactive
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 39%
Are you tired of the same boring old vacations? Then boy have we got the tonic for you! Slaycation Paradise offers the ultimate in multi-dimensional apocalyptic tours. Slay away your worries with Twin-Stick action mixed with Tower Defence as you visit the end-of-world scenarios of your dreams!
Why similar: Tower Defense 22.3%, Top-Down Shooter 22.2%, Zombies 22%, Twin Stick Shooter 14.5%, Shooter 11%
- #40 VERSUS SQUAD
73% matchMostly Positive78% of 584 reviews2016
Dev: DiezelPower
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 13.4 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 26%, Top-Down Shooter 18.6%, Zombies 17.7%, Twin Stick Shooter 17.3%, Top-Down 7.1%
- #41 Desk Defense
71% 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 44.8%, Strategy 15.5%, Cats 15.4%, Top-Down 13%, Casual 6%
- #42 Defend Against Cats
70% matchPositive100% of 23 reviews2026
Dev: Greyhaven Craft
Windows
Defend Against Cats is a cute, casual tower defense game. Waves of mischievous fuzzy balls are invading your home! With your deadline creeping closer, defend your workstation before it’s too late.
Why similar: Tower Defense 47.2%, Cats 30.4%, Strategy 12.6%, Casual 8.4%, Singleplayer 1.4%
- #43 ZOMBIE ARENA SURVIVAL
72% matchMixed54% of 24 reviews2023
Dev: Gfeller Entertainment
Windows
Survive in an arena where more and more zombies appear and try to kill you. Kill as many zombies as possible before they kill you.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 19.1%, Zombies 14.8%, Top-Down Shooter 14.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.8%, Shooter 9.1%
- #44 Survivor
71% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: Veilbreaker Entertainment
Windows
A retro 80's arcade-style top-down zombie shooter where you upgrade weapons, collect loot, and battle through increasing waves of undead and challenging bosses.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 21.5%, Twin Stick Shooter 21.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.2%, Post-apocalyptic 11.2%, Shooter 7%
- #45 Gun Bots
73% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2021
Dev: Protect the KingPub: Self Published
Windows · Mac
Customize your Gun Bots to fight through 7 unique worlds with different weather conditions that become more challenging as you progress.
Why similar: Tower Defense 29.4%, Top-Down Shooter 21.9%, Mechs 15.1% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 13.2%, Top-Down 8.1%
- #46 Messier111
71% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2020
Dev: MELPOT
Windows
The Messier 111 is a twin-stick shooter that will test your skills.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 36.9%, Top-Down Shooter 31.1%, Top-Down 12.3%, Shooter 10.8%, Action 7.5%
- #47 Office Outbreak Savior
68% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: Creaky Door Studios
Windows
The office is under zombie attack! Recruit coworkers and survive the outbreak.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 32.4%, Top-Down Shooter 28.1%, Zombies 22.3%, Shooter 7.5%, Top-Down 5.1%
- #48 Soulcaller's Tower
69% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Kenan Torres Pérez (Resker)
Windows
Soulcaller's Tower is a 2D survival game where you play as a Soul Mage, collecting souls from defeated enemies in your tower. As you gather souls, you can spend them on upgrades for yourself or your tower. Your tower attracts enemies, so be careful not to attract too many.
Why similar: Tower Defense 25.8%, Twin Stick Shooter 24.8%, Top-Down Shooter 21.5%, Shooter 6.1%, Top-Down 6%
- #49 Ultimate Zombie Defense
68% matchVery Positive85% of 4,807 reviews2020
Dev: Terror Dog Studio
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 66%
Team up or face it alone in this top down zombie slaying defense adventure! Featuring up to 4 player online co-op, cleanse the infected wave by wave and upgrade your base with traps & defenses to build the Ultimate Zombie Defense. Can YOU stop them?
Why similar: Tower Defense 28.1%, Zombies 25.5%, Top-Down Shooter 17.9%, Action 7%, Strategy 5.7%
- #50 Field Survivor
70% matchPositive100% of 11 reviews2021
Dev: Code Adventure
Windows
Top-down zombie shooter game where you survive against hordes of zombies. Every wave the number of enemies encreases. Hey, tell me you have enough bullets, don't you?
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 31.2%, Zombies 24.5%, Post-apocalyptic 19.5%, Action 9.4%, Top-Down 7.4%
- #51 Techno Tower Defense
70% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2020
Dev: Method 9 Software
Windows
A wave-based action game, where you fight to survive for as long as you can.
Why similar: Tower Defense 37.1%, Top-Down Shooter 23.3%, Top-Down 14.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 6.9%, Strategy 6.3%
- #52 Night Light
69% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2022
Dev: DennisPub: SimDen Studio
Windows
Defend against the creatures of that night! Protect yourself and your lamp by building and upgrading your base. Equip yourself with the best weapons to deal with the incoming waves.
Why similar: Tower Defense 23.2%, Top-Down Shooter 22.1%, Post-apocalyptic 16.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.9%, Top-Down 8.5%
- #53 Zombies Ate My Femboy
67% matchVery Positive90% of 105 reviews2024
Dev: FzzyBzzy
Windows
A Run-and-Gun indie shooter! Avoid various monster and save big booba women! 9 playable levels with 7 different enemies!
Why similar: Werewolves 34.9% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 14.8%, Zombies 12.8%, Shooter 12.3%, Top-Down 10.2%
- #54 Survivors Of The Zombie World
67% matchVery Positive81% of 59 reviews2024
Dev: Dafu Game Studio
Windows
Survivors Of The Zombie World is a 3D pixel-style zombie survival game. Survivors fight in a world full of zombies. Your goal is to survive, find food, ammunition, medicine and other supplies on the map and try to survive.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 23.4%, Zombies 19.7%, Twin Stick Shooter 18.3%, Post-apocalyptic 17.9%, Shooter 8.8%
- #55 Space Battle
69% matchMostly Positive76% of 34 reviews2020
Dev: Adrián Corbalán
Windows · Linux
Pilot your ship through dangerous space and defend against relentless imperial attacks in Space Battle, a high-intensity round-based strategy game. Upgrade your ship, mine for essential resources, and survive the onslaught to protect the galaxy!
Why similar: Tower Defense 26%, Twin Stick Shooter 21.9%, Top-Down Shooter 18.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.6%, Top-Down 9.4%
- #56 XenoFeud
68% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2023
Dev: Downforce Games
Windows
XenoFeud is an insane top-down twin-stick arcade alien shooter, where you must survive hordes of alien intruders while defending a mysterious object in space.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 23.3%, Top-Down Shooter 21.8%, Tower Defense 21.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.5%, Top-Down 9.5%
- #57 Cloud Cutter
66% matchVery Positive88% of 128 reviews2021
Dev: Just Two ltd.
Windows
Cloud Cutter brings you classic arcade shoot ‘em up gameplay in top notch graphics. Enjoy intense fast-paced explosive action full of epic destruction, arcade style power-ups, lasers and of course huge multi-stage boss fights.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 23.9%, Top-Down Shooter 22.2%, Post-apocalyptic 14.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.9%, Shooter 9.8%
- #58 Solar Defense
65% matchNo user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: Ballant Studios
Windows
Solar Defense is a Military Sci-Fi inspired Tower Defense game focused heavily on strategy and decision making. Defend key locations and repel the Pilakarr forces back to their home world to end their attack and bring an end to this war.
Why similar: Tower Defense 34.7%, Top-Down Shooter 24.6%, Strategy 14.6%, Top-Down 9.1%, Action 8.9%
- #59 Darkness Eternal
67% matchMostly Positive75% of 16 reviews2020
Dev: Dyslexia UntiedPub: Kimberly Bradley
Windows
A button-based top-down tower defense game that uses multiple mechanics for the player to enhance and defeat enemies with. There are 3 different towers the player unlocks by completing levels. Each one has a different purpose, range, damage, and rate of fire as the primary mechanics.
Why similar: Tower Defense 36.1%, Strategy 16.4%, Zombies 14.2%, Dark Fantasy 13.3%, Top-Down 10%