- #1 Kingdom Two Crowns
97% matchVery Positive90% of 37,612 reviews2018
Dev: Stumpy🐙SquidPub: Raw Fury
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 18.6 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Gather coins, build defenses and reclaim your fallen Kingdom. Explore and uncover secrets, unlock new technologies and protect your crown versus waves of Greed monsters that come at night. Kingdom is a solo or co-op micro-strategy and tower defense game set in an atmospheric pixel world.
Why similar: Tower Defense 28.8%, Medieval 13.5%, Local Multiplayer 13.4%, Online Co-Op 10.2%, Co-op 7.5%
- #2 Aegis Defenders
96% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,807 reviews2018
Dev: GUTS DepartmentPub: Balor Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 18 minMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 30%
Take on wild beasts, ruthless soldiers, and ancient gods in this 2D Action-Platformer inspired by Tower-Defense combat.
Why similar: Tower Defense 30.2%, Local Co-Op 18%, Local Multiplayer 8.2%, Strategy 8.1%, Pixel Graphics 8%
- #3 Dungeon Defenders
96% matchVery Positive93% of 18,745 reviews2011
Dev: Chromatic Games
Windows
Median: 9.2 hrsMean: 42.0 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Create a hero from one of four classes to save Etheria in this 4-player coop Tower Defense Action-RPG. Includes Steam exclusive Portal gun & TF2 familiars!
Why similar: Tower Defense 42.2%, Online Co-Op 27.6%, Multiplayer 12.7%, Strategy 9.3%, Fantasy 8.1%
- #4 Keep Keepers
95% matchVery Positive88% of 150 reviews2024
Dev: Thunderrock Innovations
Windows
Tower Defense meets Base Management. Strategically place your defenses. Craft wacky ammunition like fiery peppers and boomerang bananas. Discover amazing weapons and automate your economy while defending against waves of enemies. Can you handle the chaos?
Why similar: Tower Defense 26.2%, Local Co-Op 21.9%, Online Co-Op 16.7%, Co-op 9.6%, Management 9.5%
- #5 Hammerwatch
94% matchVery Positive89% of 6,479 reviews2013
Dev: CrackshellPub: Team17
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%
A hack and slash action adventure, set in a fantasy pixel art environment. Play solo or co-op in this adventure from bottom to top of Castle Hammerwatch. Kill hordes of enemies with varied looks and features through four unique environments with traps, hidden secrets and puzzles.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 24.4%, Online Co-Op 15%, Co-op 12.9%, 4 Player Local 11.6%, Pixel Graphics 8%
- #6 Tavernacle!
94% matchMixed59% of 59 reviews2023
Dev: Dama Dama GamesPub: indie.io
Windows
Grab your hammers and start to craft in this co-op Tavern Defense for one to four players. As a team of Dwarves, you must gather supplies and build towers to protect your beloved brewery. Learn to cooperate to achieve victory in this chaotic multiplayer game!
Why similar: Tower Defense 37%, Online Co-Op 16.2%, Co-op 14.7%, Strategy 10.9%, Fantasy 8.2%
- #7 Dungeon Defenders: Awakened
93% matchMixed66% of 4,793 reviews2020
Dev: Chromatic Games
Windows
Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 40.1 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Dungeon Defenders: Awakened is co-op Tower Defense combined with epic Action RPG combat. You’re able to join forces with up to four players to take on a never-ending army of orcs, demons, and dragons! Are your defenses strong enough to save the world of Etheria?
Why similar: Tower Defense 34.6%, Online Co-Op 22.9%, Co-op 14.6%, Multiplayer 10.6%, Strategy 9.6%
- #8 Full Metal Furies
92% matchVery Positive91% of 2,888 reviews2018
Dev: Cellar Door Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.9 hrsMean: 9.1 hrs≥1hr: 88%
From the creators of Rogue Legacy comes a "true-cooperative" action RPG. FULL METAL FURIES puts an emphasis on team play with a unique combat system where everyone is important. Play on the couch, alone or with friends, or make it an online party for up to four players!
Why similar: Local Co-Op 24.4%, 4 Player Local 23.9%, Co-op 15.9%, Online Co-Op 11.8%, Local Multiplayer 5.4%
- #9 Door Kickers: Action Squad
91% matchVery Positive95% of 10,451 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: Local Co-Op 26.1%, Local Multiplayer 17.3%, Online Co-Op 16.5%, Co-op 9.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%
- #10 Never Split the Party
91% matchMostly Positive76% of 4,394 reviews2019
Dev: Legend Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 51%
Never Split the Party is an ultra social rogue-like! You're one of four adventurers joining together to explore a procedurally generated dungeon, amass powerful upgrades, and cooperate with your fellow adventures to conquer and crush the evil dungeon champions!
Why similar: Online Co-Op 17.7%, Pixel Graphics 16.6%, Local Co-Op 16.3%, Multiplayer 15.7%, Co-op 14.6%
- #11 Overcooked
90% matchVery Positive90% of 16,200 reviews2016
Dev: Ghost Town Games Ltd.Pub: Team17 Digital Ltd
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Overcooked is a chaotic couch co-op cooking game for one to four players. Working as a team, you and your fellow chefs must prepare, cook and serve up a variety of tasty orders before the baying customers storm out in a huff.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 32.6%, 4 Player Local 19.9%, Local Multiplayer 19.2%, Co-op 10.7%, Multiplayer 8.3%
- #12 TDS - Tower Defense Strategy
89% matchVery Positive81% of 354 reviews2025
Dev: Blockage
Windows · Mac · Linux
TOWER ▪ DEFENSE ▪ STRATEGY. Control Vessels. Utilize their uniquely deep set of towers. Create an everchanging defense. Play with friends. Protect your Basin at all costs. An absolute Tower Defense, Real-Time Strategy Hybrid
Why similar: Tower Defense 36.1%, Online Co-Op 15.8%, Co-op 14.1%, Multiplayer 8.3%, Pixel Graphics 7.4%
- #13 Monica e a Guarda dos Coelhos
89% matchVery Positive90% of 69 reviews2018
Dev: Mad Mimic
Windows · Mac
MONICA E A GUARDA DOS COELHOS is a couch co-op game for 1 to 4 players. Playing as a group with heroes from the Brazilian IP Monica and Friends, everyone must play a role and defend the castles!
Why similar: Tower Defense 30.6%, Strategy 22.1%, Simulation 12.2%, Co-op 11.7%, Indie 8.6%
- #14 TowerFall Ascension
88% matchVery Positive95% of 3,549 reviews2014
Dev: Maddy Makes Games Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 78%
TowerFall Ascension is the definitive version of the hit archery combat game. Inspired by classics from the golden age of couch multiplayer, it's a 4-player local party game centering around hilarious, intense versus matches. The core mechanics are simple and accessible, but hard to master and combat is fierce.
Why similar: Local Multiplayer 26.7%, Local Co-Op 22%, 4 Player Local 19.4%, Platformer 6.4%, Pixel Graphics 6.1%
- #15 Mechanic Heroes
86% matchVery Positive97% of 66 reviews2023
Dev: Late Game Studios
Windows
Build your team of mechanics and work together to repair and deliver as many cars as possible before the time runs out! Playable with up to 4 players, locally or online, Mechanic Heroes will make you love mechanics or simply hate your friends.
Why similar: 4 Player Local 23.4%, Local Co-Op 22.6%, Local Multiplayer 18.3%, Online Co-Op 15.3%, Co-op 8.4%
- #16 NoReload Heroes
87% matchMostly Positive78% of 92 reviews2018
Dev: Stupid Stupid Games
Windows
NoReload Heroes is a chaotic co-op party shooter for up to four people. Work as a team to beat the accidental evil you created, and be sure to pick up the best magitech guns on the way, or it's back to the bottom floor with you!
Why similar: Local Co-Op 35.3%, Online Co-Op 24.3%, Co-op 16%, Indie 9.1%, Action 7.7%
- #17 Rescue Party: Live!
85% matchMostly Positive71% of 214 reviews2022
Dev: TAG StudioPub: 505 Games
Windows
Play alone or with your friends in this cooperative adventure for 1 to 4 players. Make the right moves, and coordinate with your team to rescue people in danger. Have fun, and act fast! The success of your team depends on your choices. Save as many lives as possible in a frantic race against time!
Why similar: Local Co-Op 26.6%, 4 Player Local 22.4%, Online Co-Op 16%, Co-op 14.2%, Local Multiplayer 8.1%
- #18 Castle Crashers®
84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 136,432 reviews2012
Dev: The Behemoth
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 16.9 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Hack, slash, and smash your way to victory in this award winning 2D arcade adventure from The Behemoth!
Why similar: 4 Player Local 21.4%, Local Co-Op 17.5%, Online Co-Op 14.8%, Local Multiplayer 13.8%, Co-op 10.1%
- #19 Dungeon Defenders II
84% matchMostly Positive77% of 22,057 reviews2017
Dev: Chromatic Games
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 21.5 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Dungeon Defenders II is a cooperative Action Tower Defense game packed with roleplaying elements like loot, leveling, and pets.
Why similar: Tower Defense 42%, Online Co-Op 33.2%, Multiplayer 15.5%, Fantasy 9.3%
- #20 Monster Outbreak
83% matchMixed67% of 102 reviews2022
Dev: GameMunchersPub: indie.io
Windows
The King's dimensional orb has malfunctioned, bringing hordes of monsters into the Kingdom. Defend your safeground against the monsters by gathering resources, building defenses, upgrading your arsenal, and surviving long enough to find the source of monsters and destroy it.
Why similar: Tower Defense 27.1%, Local Co-Op 17.1%, Local Multiplayer 11.9%, Co-op 11.6%, Strategy 8.3%
- #21 Heroes of Hammerwatch
82% matchVery Positive87% of 9,421 reviews2018
Dev: CrackshellPub: Team17
Windows · Linux
Median: 7.1 hrsMean: 25.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Heroes of Hammerwatch is a rogue-lite action-adventure. Explore and battle your way through procedurally generated levels on your own or with up to 3 friends.
Why similar: Co-op 27.9%, Online Co-Op 22.6%, Pixel Graphics 17.8%, Multiplayer 15.8%, Indie 4.1%
- #22 CastleStorm
82% matchVery Positive89% of 1,616 reviews2013
Dev: Zen Studios
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Welcome to the world of CastleStorm, a super genre mashup of 2D physics destruction mashed with tower defense brawler! CastleStorm was born out of the fond childhood memory of building and destroying LEGO castles.
Why similar: Tower Defense 30.1%, Local Co-Op 12.3%, Local Multiplayer 12%, Medieval 10.5%, Strategy 8.6%
- #23 Hero Siege
81% matchMixed68% of 45,134 reviews2014
Dev: Panic Art Studios Ltd
Windows · Linux
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 23.0 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Hero Siege is a fast paced Pixel Art ARPG featuring an expansive roster of unique classes, deep build experimentation, and a player driven economy.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 33.8%, Co-op 16.4%, Pixel Graphics 15.5%, Multiplayer 11.8%, 2D 5.1%
- #24 Unrailed!
79% matchVery Positive93% of 19,462 reviews2020
Dev: Indoor AstronautPub: Daedalic Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 10.1 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Unrailed! is a co-op multiplayer game where you have to work together with your friends to build a train track across endless procedurally generated worlds. Master random encounters with its inhabitants, upgrade your train and keep it from derailing!
Why similar: Local Co-Op 23.2%, 4 Player Local 17.3%, Local Multiplayer 16.6%, Online Co-Op 15.6%, Co-op 11.2%
- #25 Angry Arrows
81% matchVery Positive90% of 166 reviews2015
Dev: DanielDavisGames
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 38%
Angry Arrows is a cooperative archery game about rescuing hostages from enemy strongholds using nothing but bows and arrows. Just remember, one fatal mistake and it's back to square one.
Why similar: 4 Player Local 36.1%, Local Co-Op 34.9%, Indie 10.6%, Action 9.4%, Adventure 9%
- #26 Witchtastic
78% matchVery Positive92% of 345 reviews2021
Dev: Red Fur GamesPub: Application Systems Heidelberg
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Witchtastic is a challenging 2-4 player coop game about brewing and delivering magic potions as fast as possible. Take on the role of aspiring witches and experience charming adventures. Need a break from all the yelling of your friends? You can practice in a single player campaign as well!
Why similar: Local Co-Op 21.7%, 4 Player Local 20.5%, Local Multiplayer 14.7%, Online Co-Op 14.5%, Co-op 9.8%
- #27 Bloody Trapland
79% matchVery Positive82% of 4,030 reviews2013
Dev: 2Play
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Bloody Trapland is a fast-paced multiplayer platformer where the levels are filled with dozens of dangerous traps and tricky jumps that stand in your way! Play co-op with your friends or take on the challenges on your own. With support for up to 4 players at once, local and/or online.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 27.3%, 4 Player Local 18.4%, Online Co-Op 17.8%, Local Multiplayer 16%, Multiplayer 7.3%
- #28 Jet Set Knights
80% matchVery Positive83% of 81 reviews2016
Dev: FobTi interactive
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Jet Set Knights is an old-school arcade action platformer inspired by classics from the golden age such as Mario Bros, Snow Bros or newest Super Crate Box. If You love retro 2D platformers mixed with tower defense and RPG elements, Jet Set Knight is for You!
Why similar: Tower Defense 20.4%, 4 Player Local 18.5%, Local Co-Op 17.8%, Local Multiplayer 14.4%, Medieval 7%
- #29 Bish Bash Bots
78% matchMostly Positive77% of 207 reviews2023
Dev: CATASTROPHIC_OVERLOADPub: Balor Games
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Bish Bash Bots is a unique mix of casual tower defense strategy and all-out brawling action. Team up in couch co-op / online play or go it alone and fight to save the world by building upgradable turrets, unlocking gadgets and bashing bots with giant hammers.
Why similar: Tower Defense 33.2%, Local Co-Op 21.8%, Co-op 13.2%, Online Co-Op 12.1%, Multiplayer 8.1%
- #30 EverSiege: Untold Ages
76% matchMostly Positive73% of 801 reviews2026
Dev: Tindalos InteractivePub: Dear Villagers
Windows
Retreating ends here. Defend Bastion against evil hordes, reclaim lost powers, rebuild ancient ruins, and adapt your tactics to reverse the siege. Shape your playstyle in this hero-strategy rogue-lite solo or co-op up to 3 players.
Why similar: Tower Defense 33.4%, Online Co-Op 19.3%, Co-op 14.6%, Management 11.7%, Strategy 10.4%
- #31 Kingdom Rush Origins - Tower Defense
77% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 7,641 reviews2018
Dev: Ironhide Game Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 9.0 hrsMean: 19.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Command your elven army and defend mystical lands from sea serpents, evil sorcerers, and wave after wave of gnoll tribesman, all with the help of brand-spankin’ new towers, heroes, and spells to fend off every last baddie.
Why similar: Tower Defense 43.2%, Medieval 17.9%, Strategy 10.8%, Fantasy 7.4%, Pixel Graphics 5.4%
- #32 Tricky Towers
77% matchVery Positive90% of 16,237 reviews2016
Dev: WeirdBeard
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%
With your brilliant robe and magic powers, it’s time to build some Tricky Towers! Stack your bricks in this land of fable, whose marvelous tower will be the most stable? Battle your friends and rise to fame, in this frantic physics game.
Why similar: 4 Player Local 25.7%, Local Co-Op 22.6%, Local Multiplayer 19.4%, Online Co-Op 14.4%, Multiplayer 7.9%
- #33 Out of Space
76% matchMostly Positive79% of 2,905 reviews2020
Dev: Behold Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Strategy co-op online multiplayer game about living on a spaceship with your roommates. You'll need to generate resources, take care of a deadly alien infestation, upgrade your appliances and build your sustainable space home. Living together is never easy, especially when you are in outer space!
Why similar: Local Co-Op 25%, Co-op 14.9%, Strategy 14.3%, Multiplayer 10.3%, 4 Player Local 10.2%
- #34 Barony
75% matchVery Positive91% of 14,398 reviews2015
Dev: Turning Wheel LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 15.2 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Barony is the premier first-person roguelike with cooperative play! Adventure alone, or gather a party with iconic and unusual RPG classes to face off against the brutal dungeons. Test your resourcefulness, wits, and friendships, on your quest to lift the evil lich's curse!
Why similar: 4 Player Local 21.2%, Local Co-Op 19.5%, Local Multiplayer 16.8%, Online Co-Op 13.6%, Co-op 8.2%
- #35 Dungeon Defenders: Going Rogue
75% matchMixed40% of 341 reviews2025
Dev: Chromatic Games
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 46%
Combining Roguelite, Action RPG, and Tower Defense gameplay into a crazy free-for-all, where it’s you and up to three friends versus hordes of enemies. Select your hero, survive the waves of foes, unlock new weapons and runes, and take on the bosses that await you!
Why similar: Medieval 26.8%, Online Co-Op 23%, Co-op 17.7%, Fantasy 12%, Multiplayer 11.4%
- #36 Rogue Heroes: Ruins of Tasos
74% matchMostly Positive78% of 3,659 reviews2021
Dev: Heliocentric StudiosPub: Team17 Digital
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Rogue Heroes is a topdown, roguelite adventure game inspired by the Zelda franchise. Play solo or team up with your friends to combat procedurally generated dungeons and take down the evil Titans that threaten to overwhelm the land of Tasos!
Why similar: Local Multiplayer 21.5%, Co-op 18.8%, Online Co-Op 18.7%, Pixel Graphics 10.7%, Fantasy 6.6%
- #37 Top Heroes
73% matchMixed50% of 68 reviews2025
Dev: Rivergame HK Limited
Windows
◆ Embark on an Adventure Explore unknown lands, unlock ancient ruins, and brave dangerous dungeons! ◆ Build Your Kingdom Create a thriving realm from scratch and turn your dream city into reality! ◆ Achieve Glory with Your Guild Form powerful alliances with players worldwide, and conquer the world!
Why similar: Strategy 27.8%, Co-op 21.8%, Medieval 21.8%, Multiplayer 12.8%, Adventure 10.9%
- #38 Kingdom Of Explorers
73% matchMostly Positive77% of 91 reviews2024
Dev: S.E.R.A. GAMES STUDIOPub: GoGo Games Interactive
Windows
Kingdom of EXPLORERS is an adventure RPG game for up to 2 players. Each player needs to explore, collect, manage shared resources to unlock new terrains, upgrade weapons to defeat the enemies, Bosses and save the Dwarves Hidden Island!
Why similar: Local Co-Op 32.5%, Local Multiplayer 22.4%, Medieval 20.9%, Management 12.1%, Fantasy 8.9%
- #39 CrossOver: Roll For Initiative
72% matchVery Positive88% of 50 reviews2024
Dev: Gaterooze, InkPub: MicroProse Software
Windows
Defend your tabletop RPG character sheet from invading pixel enemies. Find matches in your tray of dice to power attacks to clear the evil from your shelf full of campaign books. Extremely frantic match-3 RPG puzzle meets action-strategy tower defence. Sort of. NOT a relaxing game!
Why similar: Tower Defense 25.6%, Local Co-Op 18.8%, Local Multiplayer 15.5%, Co-op 8.6%, Management 8.2%
- #40 PixelJunk™ Monsters Ultimate
74% matchVery Positive81% of 1,280 reviews2013
Dev: Double Eleven
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Tikiman the Forest Defender is in trouble. Hordes of monsters are sweeping through his realm, hoping to chow down on his offspring – and it’s up to you to defend them. By placing weapon towers at strategic points around the landscape, you can destroy the invaders and save the little ones.
Why similar: Tower Defense 55.8%, Local Co-Op 16.9%, Strategy 12.6%, Online Co-Op 7.6%, Co-op 5%
- #41 No Creeps Were Harmed TD
71% matchVery Positive89% of 482 reviews2024
Dev: MinMax Games Ltd.
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Employ lethal turrets, traps, and gadgets to defend against an onslaught of evolving creeps! Step into a twisted, hyper 3D, mind bending realm. Upgrade and adapt your defenses. Become a master maze crafter. Collect bizarre artifacts. Rush creeps for lucrative rewards, and succumb to greed!
Why similar: Tower Defense 50.8%, Online Co-Op 23%, Strategy 14.1%, Multiplayer 8.9%, Action 3.2%
- #42 King 'n Knight
73% matchVery Positive85% of 110 reviews2022
Dev: Jérémy Entressangle
Windows
King ’n Knight is an arcade platform game that takes place in a medieval fantasy world. Play solo or co-op in this adventure inspired by the games of the 16-bit era.
Why similar: 4 Player Local 17.9%, Local Co-Op 15.6%, Local Multiplayer 12.7%, Medieval 11.2%, Online Co-Op 10.2%
- #43 Castle Of Alchemists
70% matchVery Positive83% of 731 reviews2025
Dev: Team Machiavelli
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.7 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 50.1%, Strategy 12.8%, Fantasy 11.8%, Pixel Graphics 10.8%, 2D 5.4%
- #44 King Of The Castle
70% matchVery Positive88% of 1,691 reviews2023
Dev: Tributary GamesPub: Team17
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Take your rightful place on the throne in this multiplayer-only party game for 4+ players. Rule the kingdom with an iron fist or silver tongue as you steer through bloodshed, intrigue & madcap disaster! Can you keep your crown when others plot your downfall? More importantly, can you keep your head?
Why similar: Medieval 27.2%, Co-op 16.5%, Strategy 13.2%, Management 12.7%, Fantasy 12%
- #45 Rogue Star Rescue
72% matchVery Positive90% of 136 reviews2021
Dev: Chute Apps
Windows · Mac · Linux
Bullet Hell Insanity + Tower Defense Strategy. Rogue Star Rescue is a quirky new type of rogue-like shooter. Blast your way through diverse planets while rescuing your teammates and gathering traps for your defense strategy. Play solo or online to stop the Rogue Star before it annihilates everything!
Why similar: Tower Defense 25.7%, Local Co-Op 21.7%, Online Co-Op 19.6%, Local Multiplayer 11.2%, Co-op 7.4%
- #46 Bang Bang Barrage
68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 897 reviews2025
Dev: Monkey BreadPub: Spiral Up Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Survive the treacherous sea in this quirky multiplayer shooter game! Play solo or team up and fight off Cthulhu's minions. Master a unique recoil-based mechanic to blast enemies and chart your course. Mix and match upgrades to craft the perfect sea-surviving strategy!
Why similar: 4 Player Local 25.3%, Local Co-Op 23.2%, Local Multiplayer 20.5%, Co-op 10%, Online Co-Op 8.3%
- #47 Lumberhill
71% matchMostly Positive79% of 196 reviews2021
Dev: 2BIGoPub: Untold Tales
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 56%
A crazy multiplayer party game in which lumberjacks try to complete tasks with nature fighting them every step of the way. Race against the clock, fight wildfires, pirates, and extremely annoying monkeys as you travel around the world and through time. Play online/local co-op and pvp or play solo.
Why similar: 4 Player Local 22.2%, Local Co-Op 20.6%, Local Multiplayer 17%, Online Co-Op 13.3%, Co-op 9.9%
- #48 Monarchy
69% matchVery Positive86% of 101 reviews2024
Dev: Brain Seal Ltd
Windows
A 2D side-scrolling strategy game of resource management, base defense and conquest.
Why similar: Tower Defense 29.6%, Local Co-Op 16.5%, Medieval 15.7%, Local Multiplayer 11.9%, Strategy 10.8%
- #49 Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime
70% matchVery Positive93% of 4,015 reviews2015
Dev: Asteroid Base
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Explore a neon galaxy in your very own battleship in this 1- to 4-player couch co-op adventure.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 32.1%, 4 Player Local 25.3%, Local Multiplayer 18.3%, Co-op 10.1%, Multiplayer 6.3%
- #50 Overthrown
68% matchMixed63% of 265 reviews2026
Dev: BrimstonePub: Maximum Entertainment
Windows
Lift and throw anything as you build and manage your kingdom in this chaotic city builder for 1-6 players. Harness the power of your soul-stealing crown to defend your citizens from bandits and mutants, farm the land, and gather resources. Keep citizens happy or see them desert you!
Why similar: Management 27.6%, Online Co-Op 21.3%, Multiplayer 17.6%, Simulation 13.7%, Fantasy 12.2%
- #51 Stellarcraft
67% matchVery Positive91% of 99 reviews2026
Dev: DreamStudios
Windows
Stellarcraft is a sci-fi tower defense adventure: explore alien planets, gather resources, build defenses, and fend off waves of enemies, solo or in 4-player co-op. 🚀
Why similar: Online Co-Op 34.1%, Co-op 22.5%, Strategy 18.9%, Multiplayer 13.6%, Tower Defense 5.4%
- #52 Little Kingdom RTS
67% matchVery Positive86% of 65 reviews2025
Dev: MyDreamForeverPub: Andgo Games
Windows
Little Kingdom RTS is an indie real-time strategy game set in a medieval fantasy world. Gather resources, build settlements, raise walls, and grow your small kingdom. Command an army of knights, archers, and mages to fight off rival kingdoms, orcs, and undead.
Why similar: Tower Defense 35.2%, Medieval 22.1%, Strategy 11.4%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%, Management 8.6%
- #53 Raiders Of The Lost Island
69% matchVery Positive92% of 51 reviews2020
Dev: Last Tales
Windows
Raiders of the Lost Island is a LOCAL co-op party game where up to 4 players compete in looting treasures from a sinking island, while building a boat to survive the final wave.
Why similar: 4 Player Local 23.2%, Local Co-Op 19.4%, Local Multiplayer 15.8%, Online Co-Op 12.4%, Co-op 9.2%
- #54 Royal Revolt Survivors
66% matchVery Positive81% of 204 reviews2026
Dev: Team WarriorsPub: Headup
Windows · Linux
Unleash chaos in an electrifying 1-4 player co-op where survival and action-roguelite collide! Battle through relentless enemy hordes with a powerful mix of melee and ranged combat, navigating varied and dynamic environments.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 39.1%, Co-op 21%, Multiplayer 14.7%, Fantasy 14%, Action 5.8%
- #55 Bug Heroes: Tower Defense
67% matchVery Positive92% of 51 reviews2024
Dev: Foursaken Media
Windows · Mac
Help the Bug Heroes defend their food stash from hordes of enemies! Control powerful heroes, build your defenses, level up your heroes and towers, equip upgrades, and more!
Why similar: Tower Defense 58.7%, Strategy 27.8%, Action 10.2%, Indie 1.8%, Casual 1.6%
- #56 Brigands
66% matchMostly Positive94% of 66 reviews2025
Dev: Simon RinfretPub: Azooloom
Windows
Brigands is a “top-down hack and slash / beat 'em up adventure” game set in a medieval fantasy world. A local co-op game for casual gamers who like high intensity challenges for short periods of time. You can play from 1 to 4 players on a single computer.
Why similar: 4 Player Local 27.1%, Medieval 21.6%, Local Co-Op 18.2%, Local Multiplayer 10.6%, Co-op 8.6%
- #57 Medieval Defenders
71% matchMostly Negative36% of 256 reviews2016
Dev: CreobitPub: 8Floor
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Defend your ancestral castle – show the invader who the master is! Build towers, save money, train your spells, and your enemy will be vanquished.
Why similar: Tower Defense 38.5%, Medieval 25.4%, Strategy 13.5%, Fantasy 6.9%, 2D 4.5%
- #58 Hell Warders
69% matchMixed56% of 171 reviews2019
Dev: Anti Gravity Game StudiosPub: PQube
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Face the gates of Hell in a fusion of third-person action, RPG and Tower Defence. Repel the demons alone or in co-op by building defences. Upgrade powerful units to help you in battle, before jumping into the fight yourself, with an arsenal of skills and weapons to rip apart the oncoming swarm.
Why similar: Tower Defense 32.7%, Online Co-Op 17.7%, Co-op 12.4%, Strategy 10.7%, Fantasy 8.1%
- #59 Mindustry
65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 25,660 reviews2019
Dev: AnukenDev
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 26.9 hrs≥1hr: 76%
An open-ended factory management game with RTS and tower defense elements.
Why similar: Tower Defense 46.4%, Strategy 13.1%, Online Co-Op 9.6%, Co-op 9.3%, Multiplayer 7.6%