- #1 There Are No Orcs
97% matchVery Positive93% of 1,211 reviews2025
Dev: BaseTrade StudioPub: Gamirror Games
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 84%
An RTS-Roguelike hybrid with auto-battling troops. Master building placement, swarm your enemies, and smash their defenses with unit-commander combos!
Why similar: Auto Battler 15.8%, RTS 14.8%, Tower Defense 12.6%, City Builder 11.3%, Wargame 10.6%
- #2 Elements and build
96% matchMostly Positive76% of 217 reviews2024
Dev: ChuTouMiao StudioPub: 2P Games
Windows
Form your own genre with skills in different elements, use building rewards to build your own unique maze in randomly generated levels, and fight to survive waves of monsters to win
Why similar: Auto Battler 28.1%, Tower Defense 24.5%, Deckbuilding 9.9%, Base Building 9.2%, Real Time Tactics 8.5%
- #3 Loopstructor
96% matchVery Positive83% of 383 reviews2024
Dev: Pone Games
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 76%
This is a strategy game that combines tower defense with Roguelike. Unlike traditional tower defense game, the towers in the game are vehicles that move along ‘loops’.You need to create defense loop and build battle trains to defend against enemy attacks.
Why similar: Auto Battler 23.5%, Tower Defense 22.6%, RTS 21.7%, Base Building 10.5%, Cartoon 6.8%
- #4 Operation: Polygon Storm
95% matchMixed70% of 292 reviews2024
Dev: Toxic Studio
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 50%
A fastpaced, military tug-of-war game with minimal micromanagement. Choose and deploy from a mix of specialized military units to overwhelm the enemy. Experiment with a huge variety of unit compositions, synergies, abilities, and upgrades to lead your army to victory!
Why similar: Auto Battler 19.1%, Wargame 15.6%, RTS 15.4%, Tower Defense 14.7%, Military 8.6%
- #5 D.O.T. Defence
94% matchVery Positive85% of 219 reviews2026
Dev: Rattleaxe Games
Windows · Linux
Welcome to the frontlines! Build towers, muster armies, and conquer the map. Challenge yourself in the single-player campaign following the Chroma Wars, survive relentless waves in solo defense, or battle it out in local matches against friends and AI bots. Victory comes with the last HQ standing!
Why similar: Auto Battler 18.8%, RTS 16.6%, Tower Defense 15.2%, Wargame 14.9%, Military 10.4%
- #6 Aurora Defense
94% matchMixed62% of 100 reviews2025
Dev: Moka Games
Windows
A unique roguelike deckbuilder + base-building tower defense game. Build powerful defenses in the last bastion of light, fend off relentless waves of darkness, and protect the final goddess!
Why similar: Auto Battler 17.3%, Tower Defense 14.6%, RTS 14.2%, City Builder 12.2%, Card Game 10.6%
- #7 Epic Auto Towers
93% matchMostly Positive70% of 788 reviews2024
Dev: Aleksandr Golovkin
Windows
Median: 8.9 hrsMean: 15.5 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Epic Auto Towers is a turn-based strategy game combining elements of autobattler, deckbuilder and roguelike. Purchase uncommon and rare Towers and build the strongest combo to withstand the monster assault! Discover unusual new Tower combinations as you come back for more.
Why similar: Auto Battler 37.6%, Card Game 19.1%, Deckbuilding 15.9%, Tower Defense 11.5%, Strategy 7.3%
- #8 希望之城 The City Of Hope
92% matchMixed67% of 130 reviews2024
Dev: 家里蹲工作室
Windows
A light city-building game that combines elements of card games and tower defense, where players must survive daily enemy attacks and gradually grow their strength to ultimately defeat powerful invaders.
Why similar: Tower Defense 17.2%, Auto Battler 16.8%, City Builder 14.1%, Card Game 13.1%, Wargame 12%
- #9 Castle Warriors
91% matchMostly Positive71% of 106 reviews2023
Dev: Cluck Games, LLC
Windows
Castle Warriors is a rogue like auto battler with a strategy twist. Build your army one card at a time!
Why similar: Auto Battler 37.6%, Deckbuilding 14.6%, Card Game 14.1%, Roguelite 12.1%, War 9.8%
- #10 Lunchbreak Tactics
90% matchMostly Positive79% of 135 reviews2026
Dev: Borealys Games
Windows · Mac
Lunchbreak Tactics is a strategic auto-battler card game set in a chaotic supermarket backstore. Draft cards, min-max your squad, build ridiculous synergies, then battle players asynchronously. Play your way to climb the ranks with quick runs, no timer, limitless combos, and endless replay.
Why similar: Auto Battler 42%, Card Game 15.3%, Roguelite 12.8%, Deckbuilding 9.9%, Strategy 8.8%
- #11 Final War: Frozen Defense
91% matchMixed47% of 121 reviews2025
Dev: HaoPlay Limited
Windows
Strategy Tower Defense, RTS Battles on the World Map
Why similar: RTS 19.3%, Tower Defense 17.5%, Wargame 15.7%, City Builder 12.5%, Military 7.9%
- #12 Defensurvivor
89% matchMostly Positive72% of 108 reviews2024
Dev: SignatureGamez
Windows
DEFENSURVIVOR is a strategy game where you build obstacles and place and move units to block zombies. There are various units with unique characteristics and powerful high-level units that can be obtained through combination. Use randomly given units to survive until the end!
Why similar: Tower Defense 29%, RTS 28.6%, Base Building 18.1%, Roguelite 12.8%, Strategy 6.6%
- #13 Forest Heroes
88% matchVery Positive84% of 294 reviews2025
Dev: Hoochoo Game Studios
Windows · Mac
Forest Heroes combines defense gameplay with roguelike deck-building. Enjoy intense battles and diverse strategies with simple controls!
Why similar: Tower Defense 23.4%, RTS 16.5%, Card Game 13.7%, Deckbuilding 10.4%, Roguelite 8.9%
- #14 Sunbreak War
87% matchVery Positive84% of 151 reviews2026
Dev: Candlelight Studio
Windows
A light Rogue strategy game centered on building and defense. Build your territory, recruit soldiers to fend off enemies. 9 maps, 6 weapons (30 talents), 40 monsters, 30 units/buildings. Plan your pace, control soldiers, choose abilities—enjoy command and strategy.
Why similar: Tower Defense 18.1%, Wargame 16.9%, City Builder 16.1%, Military 10.5%, Real Time Tactics 9.1%
- #15 Castle Cardians
89% matchMostly Positive75% of 133 reviews2021
Dev: 风宇冲
Windows
Castle Cardians fused card games,roguelike and real time colony defense together. Build your powerful deck, defend the castle and beat invaders.
Why similar: Tower Defense 27.2%, Card Game 26%, Deckbuilding 18.5%, Real Time Tactics 11.5%, Strategy 9.4%
- #16 Auto Battle Girl
86% matchVery Positive86% of 88 reviews2026
Dev: Mutual Fun Studio
Windows
“Auto Battle Girl” is an auto chess game on Goll Continent where powerful female creatures battle. Strategic gameplay, upgrade maidens, activate faction bonuses, and use leader assistance to conquer this mystical land.
Why similar: Auto Battler 40.1%, Card Game 25.1%, Roguelite 11.9%, War 10.9%, Strategy 9.1%
- #17 Rising Army
86% matchMostly Positive71% of 65 reviews2026
Dev: Arkbits
Windows
Rising Army is a strategy auto-battler game where you can train and equip every single troop, upgrade your camp, and recruit new warriors. Experience a campaign in an open world and take on epic battles.
Why similar: Auto Battler 36%, Wargame 23.6%, Base Building 11.8%, Military 10.4%, Strategy 8.3%
- #18 Holo vs Robo
84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 584 reviews2026
Dev: Pompmaker1Pub: holo Indie
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Build a strong defense of hololive dolls to defeat a robot army in this exciting hololive-themed tower defense game!!
Why similar: Tower Defense 63.5%, Strategy 26.3%, 2D 5.4%, Singleplayer 3%, Indie 1.8%
- #19 Mini Tank Mayhem
84% matchVery Positive90% of 105 reviews2026
Dev: Algorocks
Windows
Mini Tank Mayhem is a roguelike deck-building tower defense game where you command a powerful mini-tank to repel waves of alien invaders. Craft your very own deck, deploy strategic defenses, and unleash devastating combos to protect Earth from pesky aliens!
Why similar: Tower Defense 25.4%, Wargame 23.3%, Card Game 20.7%, Deckbuilding 14.9%, Roguelite 9.8%
- #20 Tiny Battles
85% matchVery Positive84% of 50 reviews2024
Dev: MyDreamForever
Windows
Tiny Battles is a tactical action auto-battler where battles take place automatically in the arena.
Why similar: Auto Battler 45.6%, Tower Defense 32.6%, Strategy 12%, Real Time Tactics 5.7%, 2D 1.9%
- #21 Million Monster Militia
83% matchVery Positive83% of 103 reviews2024
Dev: Space Capsule GamesPub: Dejobaan Games, LLC
Windows
A roguelike autobattling deckbuilder. Draft an army of… Succubi? Tax Accountants? Whales? It’s up to you! Discover thousands of possible synergies based on what fighters you choose. Fights are snappy and turn-based. Recruit your army and let them fight for you!
Why similar: Auto Battler 49%, Deckbuilding 22.5%, Roguelite 16.4%, Strategy 10.5%, Combat 1.4%
- #22 Islets Defense
81% matchVery Positive94% of 191 reviews2025
Dev: MiniGoofPub: Nuntius Games
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Islets Defense is a turn-based tower defense game in which you build a small village to gather resources and defend your castle. Carefully plan your actions, as each move brings the enemy waves closer! Strategize building placements and play your cards wisely, as timing and order are key.
Why similar: Tower Defense 29.1%, City Builder 25.8%, Base Building 17.2%, Auto Battler 9.1%, Strategy 7.9%
- #23 Monster United
82% matchVery Positive86% of 74 reviews2024
Dev: 追风的鱼
Windows
This is a casual auto-battler game where you need to build your monster legion as you climb the tower! Random levels, rich alliances, and an equipment talent system provide countless possibilities for gameplay strategies, offering both casual relaxation and strategic depth!
Why similar: Auto Battler 41.4%, Tower Defense 32.2%, Cartoon 13.1%, Strategy 9.2%, 2D 2%
- #24 Galaxy Defense War
81% matchVery Positive97% of 145 reviews2025
Dev: Zero Space
Windows
'Galaxy Defense War' is a roguelike tower defense game where you need to select suitable galactic principles from randomly dropped heroes and equipment to form a combat-ready team to resist alien invaders.
Why similar: Tower Defense 35.5%, Base Building 18.2%, Roguelite 16.9%, Strategy 12.9%, Cartoon 10.4%
- #25 WARPATH OF THE UNIVERSE
82% matchMostly Positive78% of 67 reviews2025
Dev: Sora
Windows
This is a turn-based card game with a mobile gacha style. You can obtain better equipment through combat and casual gameplay, accumulate enough resources to draw your desired powerful characters, and form a strong lineup to defeat even stronger enemies!
Why similar: Card Game 58.3%, Strategy 23.9%, Deckbuilding 8.2%, Casual 4.3%, 2D 3.5%
- #26 Claws Of Power
79% matchVery Positive83% of 146 reviews2026
Dev: 蒜苗Pub: 蒜头
Windows
Claws of Power is a cute, real-time card battle game. With a variety of unique and adorable cat cards, each one could be your key to victory. Strategize by building different decks and using items to overcome challenges and claim the throne as the ultimate cat leader.
Why similar: Tower Defense 33.4%, Card Game 20.8%, Real Time Tactics 16%, Deckbuilding 11.6%, Cartoon 7.7%
- #27 Tuggowar
80% matchVery Positive91% of 105 reviews2025
Dev: Tension Games
Windows · Mac
Tuggowar is the big-brain deckbuilding duel. Engage in tense combat on a solarpunk frontier. Assemble your deck turn by turn, discover powerful card combos, disrupt the enemy strategy, and pilot your well-oiled war machine to victory!
Why similar: Card Game 31.5%, Deckbuilding 24%, War 15.8%, Military 15.6%, Strategy 9.5%
- #28 Gods vs Horrors
79% matchMostly Positive77% of 279 reviews2025
Dev: Oriol Cosp Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
A drafting roguelike focused on synergies and scaling, with short enjoyable runs. Recruit Gods from different mythologies, buff and upgrade them, arrange them in perfect formation, and fight cosmic Horrors in no-RNG autobattler combat to defend the Earth!
Why similar: Auto Battler 36.7%, Card Game 23.2%, Roguelite 13.1%, Deckbuilding 11.4%, Strategy 6.7%
- #29 Cult of Persona
78% matchVery Positive83% of 60 reviews2025
Dev: North Capital Lions
Windows
Craft your strategy to outsmart your foes in the top-down marble game "Cult of Persona." Build a formidable army and gather unique cards that embody historical figures from World War II. Immerse yourself in tactical gameplay as you harness the strengths of these personas to secure victory!
Why similar: Auto Battler 29.1%, Wargame 24.1%, RTS 20.7%, Military 12.1%, Strategy 6.3%
- #30 Transport Legion
77% matchVery Positive86% of 99 reviews2025
Dev: 喜人一个
Windows · Linux
A unique roguelike card-based tower defense game. Strategically place cards, manage resource transport, balance production with combat, and craft distinctive decks to claim victory.
Why similar: Tower Defense 34.6%, Card Game 31.5%, Strategy 16.8%, Roguelite 13.7%, 2D 2.9%
- #31 Warpips
77% matchVery Positive87% of 5,177 reviews2022
Dev: Skirmish Mode GamesPub: Daedalic Entertainment
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 65%
Warpips is the ultimate quick to learn but amazingly deep tug-of-war strategy game. Deploy the right composition of soldiers, tanks, helicopters and planes in this tight, streamlined strategy-focused war game. Compose the best army, research the right tech; overwhelm your enemy!
Why similar: Auto Battler 20.9%, RTS 20.5%, Tower Defense 18.9%, War 9.9%, Wargame 9.8%
- #32 方境战记BlockFight
78% matchVery Positive82% of 154 reviews2022
Dev: 喜人一个Pub: Gamirror Games
Windows
It's a tower defense game that uses blocks to build fortresses against monsters. Gathering resources, building defenses, and keeping an eye out for the abilities of a variety of monsters.All of these will challenge the player's strategic choices, resource management, and immediate reactions.
Why similar: Tower Defense 30.2%, Wargame 22.7%, Base Building 17.2%, Real Time Tactics 10.1%, Strategy 7.7%
- #33 Warlords Under Siege
76% matchMostly Positive78% of 478 reviews2025
Dev: RedKar Devs
Windows
Warlords Under Siege is a mix of RTS and Roguelike genre, where you build a small city and defend it against continuous waves of enemies. Improve your assortment of weapons with each playthrough, unlocking new possibilities to beat the ever-increasing threat.
Why similar: Wargame 20.7%, City Builder 18.3%, RTS 17.6%, Card Game 13.3%, Base Building 11.2%
- #34 Sushi Cat - Tower Defense
75% matchVery Positive86% of 51 reviews2026
Dev: OverPowered TeamPub: Armor Games Studios
Windows
Battle back waves of rogue sushi in this cute-but-chaotic roguelite tower defense! Build, upgrade, and reshape the battlefield each run.
Why similar: RTS 32.3%, Tower Defense 30%, Base Building 16.1%, Roguelite 13%, Strategy 8.2%
- #35 Touhou Defense Tale ~ AI Test in Touhou ~
74% matchVery Positive94% of 66 reviews2026
Dev: 식신공방
Windows
A 2D Touhou fan game combining tower defense, tower merging, RTS-style control, and chaotic bullet-filled battles. Merge Touhou characters, build your defense, and compete for the fastest clear time on the leaderboard.
Why similar: Tower Defense 63.2%, Strategy 20.9%, Combat 6.3%, 2D 4.5%, Singleplayer 2.8%
- #36 Cartridge Defense
76% matchVery Positive92% of 100 reviews2022
Dev: Out Gaming
Windows
Cartridge Defense is a tower defense game with over 300 distinct collectible cards that you will use to create your own decks to defend against robots in the cyberpunk inspired future. Play cards (cartridges) to spawn towers, upgrades, special abilities and more in a campaign or rogue-like mode.
Why similar: Tower Defense 33%, Card Game 25.9%, Deckbuilding 17.6%, Roguelite 13.2%, Strategy 7.5%
- #37 Flowers and Deities
73% matchVery Positive90% of 264 reviews2026
Dev: Chill Winter StudioPub: IGA Studio
Windows · Mac
Flowers and Deities is a strategy deckbuilder roguelite where you command a blood-soaked lizardkin army through escalating arena battles, spending every drop of spilled blood to cast spells, summon creatures, and survive long enough to claim the favor of the Gods
Why similar: Auto Battler 31.1%, Wargame 25.1%, Deckbuilding 12.7%, Roguelite 8.2%, Real Time Tactics 7.3%
- #38 Automon
75% matchVery Positive92% of 174 reviews2022
Dev: Gral
Windows
Fast-paced auto-battler. Fight, capture and upgrade Automons, build a diverse party, battle bad Bosses and become the Automon Champion!
Why similar: Auto Battler 51.3%, Roguelite 16.6%, Strategy 11.8%, Cartoon 7.3%, Combat 6%
- #39 The Art of War: Card Game
73% matchMostly Positive79% of 82 reviews2024
Dev: Brightdawn Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Lead one of four factions of your choice and defeat all your opponents in fierce card battles with real players from all around the world. Destroy your enemies, reinforce the power of your empire, and comprehend “The Art of War”!
Why similar: Card Game 43%, Deckbuilding 24.9%, Strategy 15.3%, Combat 7.4%, 2D 5.1%
- #40 Lucky Mayor
74% matchMostly Positive78% of 102 reviews2023
Dev: MadGoat Game Studio
Windows · Mac
This is a Rogue Deck-building game where you play as a mayor, recruit various citizens to earn coins, meet their needs, and submit enough coins by the deadline to complete challenges.
Why similar: Card Game 36.1%, Roguelite 21.3%, Strategy 15.7%, Deckbuilding 14.1%, Cartoon 8%
- #41 Northend Tower Defense
71% matchMostly Positive74% of 1,454 reviews2024
Dev: Northend Games
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 58%
Jump into a realtime strategy, action filled battlefield, deploy relentless soldiers, unlock powerful troops and vehicles, upgrade your army, decimate the enemy. If that's not enough, jump into a chaotic Zombie mode, with traps, fun upgrades, and a new gameplay!
Why similar: Auto Battler 24.4%, Tower Defense 21.7%, Military 11.9%, War 11.4%, Base Building 9.9%
- #42 Flaregate Network
71% matchMostly Positive77% of 57 reviews2026
Dev: Keycard Studio, LLC
Windows
A sci-fi deckbuilder with RTS-style fleet battles. Discover an epic space opera through a full story campaign, then pursue mastery in a separate roguelike mode.
Why similar: RTS 19.4%, Auto Battler 18.6%, Card Game 15.6%, Military 13.4%, Base Building 9.5%
- #43 Broken Banners
73% matchVery Positive81% of 59 reviews2022
Dev: Eirik Wiklund
Windows
Defend your kingdom from evil monsters in this combination of Tower Defense and Auto Battle. Place your defenses and stop the forces of evil from reaching your kingdom.
Why similar: Tower Defense 41%, Auto Battler 40.4%, Strategy 13.8%, 2D 2%, Indie 1%
- #44 Tiny Auto Knights
70% matchVery Positive83% of 211 reviews2025
Dev: Mumpitz Games
Windows · Linux
A chill PvP auto battler where you build your team on a 3x3 grid. Recruit and upgrade unique heroes, strategically place them on the battlefield and find the best synergies.
Why similar: Auto Battler 57.3%, Deckbuilding 22%, Strategy 11.7%, Combat 3.1%, 2D 2.8%
- #45 Stickman Trenches
70% matchVery Positive82% of 1,946 reviews2023
Dev: Big Play Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 2.8 hrs≥1hr: 59%
Stickman Trenches is a Real Time Strategy game in which you need to manage your men and weapons and build up your defenses in the brutal trenches of Stick World War 1.
Why similar: Wargame 21.7%, Tower Defense 19.6%, Military 14.2%, War 11.6%, Strategy 10.2%
- #46 Line War
71% matchMostly Positive80% of 1,182 reviews2022
Dev: Studio Centurion
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 10.6 hrs≥1hr: 72%
A new type of RTS with elements from 4X, Wargame, and Real-Time Tactics. Draw commands and execute a superior strategy to defeat your opponent, focusing on high-level decisions rather than constant micromanagement.
Why similar: Auto Battler 21.9%, RTS 21.7%, Cold War 16.1% ★, Wargame 12.6%, Real Time Tactics 9.2%
- #47 Re:Lord – Tales of Adventure
72% matchMixed63% of 133 reviews2024
Dev: Wind Runner
Windows
Card-based strategic roguelike with a mix of deck-building, auto-battler and territory management. Choose between +300 unique cards to create a deck that matches your playstyle, and lead your forces across the whole continent in an adventure that will unveil the truth behind this world.
Why similar: Auto Battler 36%, Card Game 23.8%, Deckbuilding 16%, Roguelite 11.5%, Strategy 8.1%
- #48 Bees vs Zombees
69% matchVery Positive89% of 107 reviews2024
Dev: DeadPixelPub: DeadPIxel
Windows
A fast-paced roguelike tower defense where you choose your Queen Bee with unique skills and the Artisan to build turrets and cast powerful spells to defend your hive through regions infested with zombees. Face bosses with insane mechanics and survive the Zumbeecalypse!
Why similar: RTS 25.2%, Tower Defense 23.4%, Wargame 21.2%, Real Time Tactics 11.1%, Roguelite 9.8%
- #49 Automatic Kingdom
68% matchVery Positive89% of 57 reviews2026
Dev: Matthew Pontarolo
Windows · Mac · Linux
Build the perfect kingdom in this turn-based strategy game that combines elements of automation, board games, and city builders. Keep your kingdom happy, endure hostile Challenges, and unlock new cards as your kingdom becomes more prosperous.
Why similar: Auto Battler 26.6%, Card Game 25.3%, City Builder 23.1%, Base Building 12.9%, Strategy 9%
- #50 Guardians of Hyelore
72% matchMixed57% of 60 reviews2021
Dev: Megaglope StudiosPub: indie.io
Windows
Guardians of Hyelore is an action-packed unit recruitment game pitting your units and strategies against an onslaught of enemies. Hire units, improve your troops, earn achievements, and spawn your Guardian to fight 150+ unique enemies in this exciting take on the army-spawning action genre.
Why similar: RTS 22.3%, Auto Battler 21.3%, Wargame 19.5%, Tower Defense 19.1%, War 5.7%
- #51 Backpack Battles
64% matchVery Positive91% of 20,632 reviews2025
Dev: PlayWithFurciferPub: IndieArk
Windows · Linux
Median: 11.0 hrsMean: 31.9 hrs≥1hr: 91%
A PvP inventory management auto battler! Buy and craft powerful items, then carefully arrange them in your backpack.
Why similar: Auto Battler 81.1%, Strategy 11.6%, Combat 4.1%, 2D 1.6%, Indie 1.6%
- #52 Broken Universe - Tower Defense
68% matchVery Positive91% of 313 reviews2023
Dev: Jinthree Studio
Windows
Get ready to rethink all your defense strategies! Build barricades to stop monsters, or lure them into a maze and attack. A variety of stages that change each time depending on how you play them.
Why similar: Tower Defense 40.3%, Base Building 21.5%, Deckbuilding 17.3%, Strategy 11%, 2D 4.1%
- #53 Tiny Tactics
68% matchVery Positive83% of 683 reviews2022
Dev: Tiny Forge Gaming
Windows · Linux
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 13.3 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Tiny Tactics is a Tower Defense game with a heavy focus on mazing, with mechanics inspired by the Auto Chess genre.
Why similar: Tower Defense 44.9%, Auto Battler 30.8%, Strategy 12.5%, Combat 7.4%, Indie 2%
- #54 REDCON
70% matchVery Positive86% of 840 reviews2016
Dev: Hexage
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 10.0 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Command your own fortress in FTL-like real-time battles! Crush the enemy fortress with unrelenting bombardment or seize it with carefully executed invasion.
Why similar: Tower Defense 42.1%, Strategy 24.3%, Base Building 23.9%, Indie 4%, 2D 3.9%
- #55 Knightica
66% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,184 reviews2025
Dev: Mad Mango GamesPub: Goblinz Publishing
Windows
Median: 7.1 hrsMean: 13.9 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Recruit powerful units, place them strategically and find the best synergies in this Roguelike Autobattler! Knightica lets you guide a warband through many challenges to free the Kingdoms. Discover optimal combinations, weave powerful enchants, face dangerous monsters and lead your army to victory!
Why similar: Auto Battler 35%, Tower Defense 27.5%, Deckbuilding 15.2%, Strategy 6.5%, Combat 5.2%
- #56 Warena
67% matchMixed63% of 51 reviews2026
Dev: Part Time MonkeyPub: Coyote Time Publishing
Windows
Warena is a real-time card battler with tactical depth. Deploy troops, cast spells, and push toward the enemy castle as your opponent pushes back. 1v1 PvP and single-player campaign.
Why similar: Auto Battler 29.2%, RTS 24%, Card Game 17.6%, Real Time Tactics 12.3%, Deckbuilding 10.4%
- #57 Yokai Art: Survival Prologue
67% matchVery Positive95% of 60 reviews2023
Dev: Secret Labo
Windows
Strategically position units on a chess-based battlefield, defending territories while earning roguelike upgrade-items for leveling up. Discover over 30 unique equipment pieces that modify units, allowing for exciting customization and ensuring endless excitement and replayability.
Why similar: Tower Defense 23.9%, RTS 17.9%, Wargame 14.5%, Deckbuilding 12.9%, Real Time Tactics 11.5%
- #58 Crustacean Nations
66% matchVery Positive93% of 526 reviews2022
Dev: Team Beans
Windows
🦀Crustacean Nations🦀 is a real-time strategy game about total crab warfare. Build a sprawling sand castle and amass huge armies to dominate the beach and become the one true crustacean nation!
Why similar: RTS 39.6%, Base Building 27.9%, Strategy 12.9%, War 12.7%, Combat 2.6%
- #59 Necronator: Dead Wrong
69% matchMixed68% of 526 reviews2020
Dev: Toge ProductionsPub: Modern Wolf
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Necronator: Dead Wrong is a deck-building roguelike with an RTS twist. Build a powerful deck. Collect and deploy undead units and raise a unique army. Master each commander’s playstyle and conquer the world. Change the game with rule-bending relics. Unlock new decks and do it all again.
Why similar: RTS 23.1%, Tower Defense 22.1%, Card Game 16.3%, Real Time Tactics 11.9%, Deckbuilding 10.7%
- #60 Expand & Exterminate: Terrytorial Disputes - Endless Base Defense
67% matchVery Positive81% of 58 reviews2023
Dev: Terryble Interactive
Windows
The best elements of Real-Time Strategy (RTS) and Tower Defense genres combined into a new Base Defense game. Defend against countless waves of enemies while you expand your base, gather resources, and research technologies to defeat the ever strengthening enemy units.
Why similar: Cold War 20.1% ★, RTS 18%, Tower Defense 17.5%, Wargame 17.2%, City Builder 15.7%