- #1 Tangy TD
97% matchVery Positive90% of 1,510 reviews2026
Dev: Cakez
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 57%
Strategic tower defense where you play a witch, place class-based towers, equip them with items that grant powerful abilities, combine them, create unique builds & deal ridiculous amounts of damage! Customize your builds with a deep stat system and giant skill tree!
Why similar: Tower Defense 41.8%, Cartoony 10.6%, Strategy 10.4%, Survival 10%, Tactical 8.5%
- #2 Octogeddon
96% matchVery Positive93% of 1,349 reviews2018
Dev: All Yes Good
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
You ARE Octogeddon, a massive mutant octopus with one mission: DESTROY the world! Grow more tentacles and evolve each of them into deadlier and deadlier weapons until you become the ultimate eight-legged killing machine!
Why similar: Underwater 33.5% ★, Tower Defense 25.2%, Strategy 11.1%, Cartoony 9.8%, Casual 5.8%
- #3 Relic Guardian - Tower Defense
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 1,113 reviews2025
Dev: Mystrigger
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 77%
"Relic Guardian" is a fantasy style strategy tower defense game. As the builder on the battlefield, summon a variety of defense towers and spells with reliable hero companions to complete this epic and guarding adventure!
Why similar: Tower Defense 35.4%, Cartoony 13.1%, Cartoon 11.7%, Strategy 10.1%, Tactical 8.6%
- #4 Beach Defense: Zombie Invasion
94% matchVery Positive81% of 181 reviews2026
Dev: Only Fun Games
Windows
Command soldiers, survive zombie waves! A light strategy game mixing turn-based & real-time strategy, bullet hell, and backpack-like mechanics. Fit troops into limited backpack slots, build max firepower, challenge difficulty levels, and defend the last beach. Perfect for tower defense & fans.
Why similar: Tower Defense 34.6%, Bullet Hell 15%, Cartoon 12.3%, Strategy 9.9%, Cartoony 9.8%
- #5 Defend Your Life: TD
95% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,092 reviews2015
Dev: Alda Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Defend Your Life! Is tower defense set in human body where players are fighting against villain hordes of viruses and bacteria. Levels and units correspond to reality of human anatomy.
Why similar: Tower Defense 32.4%, Survival 13.3%, Cartoony 11.7%, Cartoon 10.3%, Strategy 8.5%
- #6 Age of Defense
94% matchMostly Positive78% of 723 reviews2024
Dev: Battlecruiser GamesPub: Valkyrie Initiative
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Age of Defense is a tower defense game full of mind-blowing mayhem. There are tons of monsters and tough defenders in the game each of which fits perfectly into a funny cartoonish setting.
Why similar: Tower Defense 35.7%, Cartoon 14.2%, Cartoony 11.7%, Strategy 9.5%, Tactical 6.2%
- #7 Cluckmech Oasis
93% matchVery Positive88% of 3,609 reviews2024
Dev: BlackLightPub: Mammorize
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.7 hrsMean: 15.3 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Cluckmech Oasis, a top-down shooting Roguelike tower defense game. Play as the Warcluck and lead your team of animal heroes in a fight for survival. Collect, build and upgrade defenses, and engage in intense battle against waves of plant enemies.
Why similar: Tower Defense 52.4%, Strategy 14.9%, Survival 12.9%, Cute 11.8%, Action 4.5%
- #8 Crab God
91% matchVery Positive82% of 326 reviews2024
Dev: Chaos Theory GamesPub: Firesquid
Windows
Crab God is an atmospheric underwater strategy game. Guide your Crabling colony through wild ocean depths, and defend the egg of the next Crab God.Restore and protect diverse coral reefs, making a difference in the real world as you progress in-game. Make waves, praise the claw!
Why similar: Underwater 38% ★, Tower Defense 24.2%, Survival 12.7%, Base Building 9.7%, Strategy 6.9%
- #9 Defense Of Greece TD
92% matchMixed68% of 95 reviews2016
Dev: First Games InteractivePub: First Games Interactive
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 69.8 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Ancient Greece under siege. Steam engines roar, bronze towers rise, and waves of soldiers and machines march against you.
Why similar: Tower Defense 35.3%, Cartoon 13.2%, Cartoony 10.9%, Tactical 9.5%, Strategy 9.3%
- #10 Bloons Adventure Time TD
91% matchVery Positive87% of 4,776 reviews2019
Dev: Ninja Kiwi
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 17.6 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Defend Ooo from the Bloon invasion in this epic tower defense crossover.
Why similar: Tower Defense 52.1%, Strategy 21.4%, Cartoon 16%, Action 7.4%, Singleplayer 2.4%
- #11 Evolit
90% matchVery Positive89% of 74 reviews2026
Dev: Steel Heart GamesPub: Teneke Kafalar Spotlight
Windows
Take charge of the galaxy's defense! With strategic moves, stop waves of cute yet dangerous enemies and prevent them from reaching the end of the road. Enhance your tactics with a variety of cards and unique towers, and stand against Evo! Strategy and infinity await here.
Why similar: Tower Defense 42.9%, Survival 13.8%, Strategy 10.8%, Cute 7.2%, Casual 5%
- #12 Sushi Cat - Tower Defense
89% 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: Tower Defense 38.3%, Base Building 13.8%, Isometric 12.6%, Strategy 10.8%, Cartoony 9.8%
- #13 Revenge of the Killer Octopus
89% matchMostly Positive77% of 83 reviews2022
Dev: Messy Bed Productions
Windows
Revenge of the Killer Octopus is a third-octopus game where you shoot and possess your way through throes of enraged scientists in order to take your revenge!
Why similar: Underwater 69.7% ★, Cartoony 14.2%, Casual 6%, Action 4.8%, Comedy 2.7%
- #14 Yap Wizards Tower Defence
87% matchVery Positive96% of 152 reviews2025
Dev: Noffty Productions
Windows · Mac · Linux
Dynamic tower defence with an ever-scaling battlefield and unexpected twists!
Why similar: Tower Defense 42.5%, Strategy 17.6%, Cartoony 14.4%, Base Building 9.8%, Casual 9.5%
- #15 Defensurvivor
88% 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 34.5%, Bullet Hell 17%, Base Building 14.4%, Strategy 8.1%, Cute 6.9%
- #16 Broken Universe - Tower Defense
86% 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 33.5%, Survival 15%, Base Building 12%, Cartoony 9.8%, Strategy 9.3%
- #17 Iron Sea Defenders
86% matchVery Positive80% of 342 reviews2016
Dev: CreobitPub: 8Floor
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 98%
Man the guns! The enemy fleet is on the horizon! Defend your fort from attacks – show your tactical skill.
Why similar: Tower Defense 56.9%, Strategy 15.1%, Casual 8.2%, Action 6.2%, Indie 4.9%
- #18 Mechs V Kaijus - Tower Defense
84% matchVery Positive84% of 543 reviews2022
Dev: Doble Punch Games
Windows
Median: 6.8 hrsMean: 13.2 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Mechs V Kaijus is an addictive hardcore tower defense gameplay. In Mechs V Kaijus you take on the role of Commander of a powerful Mechs squadron. Improve your Mech, strategically place towers and factories on the battlefield. Deploy support units on the battlefield, and save our civilization.
Why similar: Tower Defense 39.9%, Bullet Hell 12.8%, Base Building 11.6%, Strategy 10.3%, Tactical 9.2%
- #19 Cliff & Field Tower Defense
85% matchMixed65% of 56 reviews2023
Dev: Kami Ventures AB
Windows · Mac
Use clever strategies and tricks to defend your new kingdom in this fast-paced, atmospheric and bullet-packed tower defense adventure.
Why similar: Tower Defense 55.6%, Strategy 12.6%, Cute 11.1%, Casual 5.5%, Action 3.9%
- #20 Undead Tide: Light's Defense
83% matchVery Positive81% of 75 reviews2026
Dev: Crazy Studio
Windows
Relaxed strategic bullet hell survival, defending against endless undead legions! A roguelite bullet hell shooter that blends hero development, talent builds, and weapon combinations, supporting multiple playstyles and strategies!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 24.4%, Survival 15.9%, Cartoon 15.9%, Strategy 11%, Cartoony 10.6%
- #21 Candy Disaster - Tower Defense
84% matchMostly Positive79% of 338 reviews2021
Dev: ACE Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 7.6 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Candy Disaster is 3D trap-style tower defense game where you guard candies against alien thieves! Unlock powerful and clever traps, choose your arsenal for different bases, and find the deadliest trap combination - then watch those space goons walk into their death!
Why similar: Tower Defense 31.9%, Survival 24.5%, Cartoony 12.6%, Strategy 8.7%, Cute 7.9%
- #22 Skewer Squad
81% matchVery Positive90% of 484 reviews2026
Dev: Fake OwlsPub: HARRISONWORLD CO.,LTD
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 66%
Skewer Squad is a cute yet chaotic tower defense roguelite. Step into the apron of a Grillmaster, draft random ingredients, mix wild seasonings, and build a squad of skewers that are both delicious and powerful to defend your grill.
Why similar: Tower Defense 42.7%, Bullet Hell 21.4%, Strategy 10.6%, Cute 9.4%, Casual 4.4%
- #23 Bang Bang Barrage
80% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,049 reviews2025
Dev: Monkey BreadPub: Spiral Up Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.2 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: Bullet Hell 37%, Cute 20.8%, Cartoony 14.1%, Casual 12.8%, Colorful 5.2%
- #24 Toast Defense
82% matchVery Positive84% of 224 reviews2020
Dev: Egghead Interactive LLC.
Windows
Ducks are after your toast! Setup various water guns in this fun tower defense game to shoo away the ducks so they don't steal your precious toast. You choose how many flocks of ducks come for your toast each wave, the greater the risk the greater the reward!
Why similar: Tower Defense 45.8%, Survival 21%, Strategy 16.5%, Cute 7.3%, 2D 3.1%
- #25 Ultimate Protector
82% matchVery Positive89% of 63 reviews2022
Dev: Dongguan Liuli Game Technology Co.,Ltd
Windows
Tired of moving around without purposes? Come and protect the goddess with multiple combination of skills and elements. Discover and upgrade your weapon to super, even hyper! Play this game with a joy from both tower defense and rogue!
Why similar: Tower Defense 40.6%, Bullet Hell 15%, Survival 11.4%, Casual 9.7%, Tactical 7%
- #26 Zombo Buster Advance
81% matchVery Positive82% of 248 reviews2020
Dev: FIREBEAST
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 66%
Zombo Buster Advance is a tower defense game taking place inside buildings with interchangeable elevators. Deploy, swap and shoot like a boss!
Why similar: Tower Defense 42.4%, Survival 14.2%, Strategy 12.6%, Cartoony 9.9%, Tactical 6.3%
- #27 TDS - Tower Defense Strategy
79% matchVery Positive81% of 370 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 68.2%, Base Building 17.1%, Strategy 8.4%, Singleplayer 3.3%, Indie 3.1%
- #28 Bees vs Zombees
78% 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: Tower Defense 45.4%, Bullet Hell 19.5%, Strategy 12.3%, Cute 9%, Casual 4.7%
- #29 Tempest Tower
78% matchVery Positive92% of 72 reviews2025
Dev: Half Past Yellow
Windows
Tempest Tower is an action packed tower defense platformer where you must brawl with incoming hordes of Creepers while herding the local critters to safety. Build, fight, upgrade, overcome.
Why similar: Tower Defense 41.7%, Base Building 17.4%, Cartoony 12.3%, Strategy 10.5%, Cute 8.5%
- #30 OTTTD
79% matchMostly Positive75% of 360 reviews2014
Dev: SMG Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Take command of HEROCORP™ and launch a Preemptive Defence Campaign™ against parallel dimensions in OTTTD, the most outrageous Tower Defence title around.
Why similar: Tower Defense 51.8%, Cartoony 18.7%, Strategy 13.5%, Indie 4.6%, Action 4.4%
- #31 Towerful Defense: Prologue
77% matchVery Positive88% of 75 reviews2024
Dev: Mini Fun Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
A tower defense action roguelike where you control a single tower to fight against hordes of aliens coming from all directions. Pick your tower, equip up to 4 skills, and choose from a variety of traits and items to craft powerful builds that lead you to victory.
Why similar: Tower Defense 40.4%, Bullet Hell 18.9%, Survival 15.4%, Strategy 11%, Casual 5%
- #32 2112TD: Tower Defense Survival
76% matchVery Positive87% of 444 reviews2023
Dev: Refinery Games
Windows
Get ready for the ULTIMATE tower defense onslaught. Build, deploy, research and upgrade your defenses in this epic, old school RTS inspired sci-fi adventure.
Why similar: Tower Defense 39%, Survival 18.3%, Isometric 13.5%, Strategy 10.4%, Tactical 9.7%
- #33 Zombie Rollerz: The Last Ship
75% matchVery Positive83% of 200 reviews2025
Dev: Zing Games Inc.Pub: Wandering Wizard
Windows
Build turrets, lead your crew, and upgrade the ship while gathering loot in this exciting "Tower Defense-on-wheels zombie survival roguelite" game.
Why similar: Tower Defense 45.7%, Bullet Hell 22.2%, Strategy 11.7%, Cute 10.2%, Action 4.2%
- #34 Kingdom Rush Frontiers - Tower Defense
74% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 10,748 reviews2016
Dev: Ironhide Game Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 8.6 hrsMean: 21.0 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Command your troops through an epic (mis)adventure as you defend exotic lands from dragons, man-eating plants, and ghastly denizens of the underworld -all with flashy new towers, levels, heroes, and more goodies to help you crush your foes in this Fantasy Action Tower Defense game!
Why similar: Tower Defense 56.5%, Cartoon 13.4%, Strategy 12.4%, Casual 4%, 2D 3.1%
- #35 Cyber Tower 2048
74% matchVery Positive87% of 101 reviews2025
Dev: Galactic Geckon
Windows
Cyber Tower 2048 is an action tower defense game where players fight insectoids by building defenses and developing tactics.
Why similar: Tower Defense 57.3%, Bullet Hell 15.2%, Action 7.3%, Strategy 5.5%, Colorful 4%
- #36 NEO AQUARIUM - The King of Crustaceans -
77% matchMostly Positive79% of 349 reviews2015
Dev: Calappa GamesPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 84%
YOU GET TO CONTROL UNIQUE CREATURES LIKE LOBSTERS, CRABS AND BARNACLES, IN A WILD WATER WORLD THAT EXCEEDS ALL HUMAN SENSE.
Why similar: Underwater 61.8% ★, Bullet Hell 11.2%, Survival 8.4%, Action 7.2%, Indie 6.5%
- #37 Darwin's Paradox!
72% matchVery Positive88% of 1,116 reviews2026
Dev: ZDT StudioPub: KONAMI
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Step into a cinematic adventure as Darwin, a brilliant octopus trapped in a mysterious industrial world. Use his unique abilities - swimming, wall-climbing, shooting ink, camouflage, and more - to overcome traps and escape.
Why similar: Cartoony 25.4%, Cute 22.8%, Action 17.4%, Adventure 9.8%, Comedy 9.5%
- #38 Fort Defense
75% matchMostly Positive77% of 423 reviews2015
Dev: CreobitPub: 8Floor
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 96%
All hands on deck! Pirate armada dead ahead! Take part in an uncompromising struggle repelling freebooters' assaults. Watch out, the enemy may catch the tide for ruining your fortress. Build towers, collect crystals, upgrade spells and believe in your victory!
Why similar: Tower Defense 51.4%, Strategy 12.3%, Isometric 11.2%, Tactical 7.1%, Casual 6.2%
- #39 Quacker Bros : First Heist
73% matchVery Positive94% of 100 reviews2024
Dev: Reima Project
Windows
Quacker Bros is a roguelike TD game about protecting your bounty from the intercepting chicken Mafia! Survive until the help comes and you can finally enjoy the blood and sweat of your heist!
Why similar: Tower Defense 45.8%, Bullet Hell 19.8%, Strategy 12.1%, Cute 7.6%, Comedy 4.9%
- #40 Dive The Depths
73% matchMostly Positive77% of 112 reviews2025
Dev: FrizuoPub: Starpixel Studios
Windows
Dive The Depths is an action-roguelike set beneath the ocean's surface. As a humble diver, you must navigate the world filled with bizarre sea creatures, submerged ruins, and forgotten histories. Can you conquer the depths and unravel the secrets that hidden beneath the waves?
Why similar: Underwater 79.6% ★, Singleplayer 5.4%, Action 4.6%, 2D 4.2%, Indie 3.2%
- #41 Age of Defense: Prehistory
72% matchVery Positive86% of 177 reviews2024
Dev: Battlecruiser GamesPub: Valkyrie Initiative
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 37%
The most addicting tower defense game, packed with monsters and tough defenders, all of which fit perfectly into the cartoonish environment. Prehistory is a prologue for the main story Age of Defense.
Why similar: Tower Defense 36.8%, Cartoon 12.6%, Cartoony 10.3%, Tactical 9.7%, Strategy 9.7%
- #42 No Creeps Were Harmed TD
71% matchVery Positive89% of 495 reviews2024
Dev: MinMax Games Ltd.
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 76%
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 52.8%, Survival 17.6%, Strategy 12.7%, Tactical 7.7%, Singleplayer 3.5%
- #43 Defendoooooor!!
76% matchMixed46% of 70 reviews2017
Dev: White Dog GamesPub: SA Industry
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 14.1 hrs≥1hr: 47%
In Defendoooooor!!!, it's your job to fight an alien invasion.
Why similar: Tower Defense 42.4%, Cartoony 18.5%, Action 12.8%, Indie 10.8%, Adventure 7.4%
- #44 Towerful Defense: A Rogue TD
71% matchMostly Positive74% of 240 reviews2024
Dev: Mini Fun Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 70%
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 42.8%, Survival 20%, Bullet Hell 17.9%, Strategy 10.5%, Casual 4%
- #45 Defense high
73% matchMixed68% of 50 reviews2020
Dev: TowerSergiPub: khukhrovr
Windows
"Defend your land from invading creatures in Defense High! Place diverse towers strategically, mine enemy paths, collect coins, and upgrade towers for more power. Face challenging waves and bosses, use special abilities, and save your people in this action-packed Tower Defense game!"
Why similar: Tower Defense 42%, Survival 20.5%, Strategy 11.8%, Tactical 11.2%, Casual 5.6%
- #46 Kingdom Rush - Tower Defense
69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 17,096 reviews2014
Dev: Ironhide Game Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 16.3 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Get ready for an epic journey to defend your kingdom against hordes of orcs, trolls, evil wizards and other nasty fiends using a vast arsenal of towers and spells at your command!Fight on forests, mountains and wastelands, customizing your defensive strategy with different tower upgrades and specializations!
Why similar: Tower Defense 53%, Cartoon 9.4%, Strategy 9.2%, Cartoony 7.8%, Tactical 6.7%
- #47 Rift Riff
68% matchVery Positive95% of 391 reviews2025
Dev: Adriaan de Jongh
Windows · Mac · Linux
Jump a rift, fight off monsters, plunder their world. A strategic mix of juicy tower loadouts, varied monster behaviors, and forgiving mechanics.
Why similar: Tower Defense 39.8%, Base Building 14.8%, Survival 13.2%, Isometric 12.4%, Strategy 9.7%
- #48 Fire at Campsite
70% matchVery Positive83% of 60 reviews2025
Dev: Salvador PalmaPub: ZOO Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Protect the campsite in this Single-Tower-Defense game where you play as a campfire against the local wildlife! With many abilities and characters at your disposal, try new builds, synergies, and combos to make those animals run away with fear!
Why similar: Tower Defense 33.7%, Bullet Hell 16.1%, Cartoony 12.1%, Strategy 10.1%, Tactical 9.1%
- #49 PolyCore Defense
71% matchVery Positive90% of 58 reviews2022
Dev: TorksGame
Windows
PolyCore Defense is a tower defense game where you have to raise your defenses in order to defend your core. Build unique turrets, upgrade them with special effects and use abilities to survive waves of enemies that are trying to destroy your core!
Why similar: Tower Defense 53.5%, Strategy 13.6%, Survival 9.7%, Tactical 6.7%, Casual 4.7%
- #50 XENOBREAKERS: Classic Tower Defense
69% matchVery Positive84% of 89 reviews2025
Dev: Couch Potato Studios
Windows
Defend Billy and his crew on their way to the extraction zone! You have been authorized to use the defense system. Protect them from giant bugs, malfunctioning droids and more...
Why similar: Strategy 36.3%, Tactical 20.2%, Tower Defense 14.7%, Indie 11.5%, Singleplayer 8.4%
- #51 Shrimp.io
69% matchVery Positive85% of 272 reviews2024
Dev: VuVuu
Windows
A Shrimp Based Bullet Heaven. Kill creatures, Level up & pick from 3 upgrades to unalive thousands more.
Why similar: Underwater 37.5% ★, Strategy 19.4%, Bullet Hell 17.5%, Casual 10.6%, Action 8.5%
- #52 Ocean Keeper: Dome Survival
67% matchMostly Positive79% of 904 reviews2025
Dev: RetroStyle Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 64%
Explore dungeons, fight hordes of monsters and survive on a huge map. This is Ocean Keeper - an action roguelike with tower defense elements. Mine resources in caves, customize your Mech Spider, upgrade different weapons and face dangerous bosses that won't leave you a chance!
Why similar: Action 33.6%, 2D 26.5%, Singleplayer 22.2%, Adventure 17.7%
- #53 Squids Odyssey
70% matchMostly Positive79% of 52 reviews2018
Dev: The Game Bakers
Windows
Build your team of Squid heroes for epic turn-based battles against corrupted crabs and shrimps! Steev and the rest of the Squids are in danger! An infectious ooze is corrupting their world, and this band of unlikely heroes needs to fight back to save their kingdom.
Why similar: Cartoon 23.4%, Strategy 19.4%, Indie 13%, Comedy 12.4%, Casual 10.5%
- #54 Galaxy Defense War
66% 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 45%, Strategy 16.7%, Base Building 15.5%, Cartoon 13.2%, 2D 3.3%
- #55 Crystal Guardians TD
67% matchVery Positive88% of 116 reviews2024
Dev: Green Pine Studios
Windows
Crystal Guardians is a tower defense game with rogue-like elements. Fight of waves and defend the world crystal. Gear up your towers with a powerful combination of items for your strategy. In an ever expanding map, find hidden powers and conquer the enemies.
Why similar: Tower Defense 39.9%, Isometric 10.8%, Tactical 10%, Strategy 9.9%, Base Building 9.5%
- #56 Holo vs Robo
64% 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 54.2%, Strategy 22.9%, Cute 8.6%, Comedy 4.5%, Singleplayer 3.8%
- #57 McDROID
70% matchMostly Positive74% of 216 reviews2014
Dev: Elefantopia
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Farm, Build, Defend, in the Galaxy's only Arcade-Tower-Defense.
Why similar: Tower Defense 39.9%, Base Building 16.8%, Cartoony 15.7%, Strategy 9.5%, Survival 9.3%
- #58 Ocean Keeper Co-op Drill Multiplayer
66% matchMostly Positive77% of 165 reviews2025
Dev: RetroStyle Games
Windows
Dive into the Ocean Keeper – a cooperative roguelike where four survival miners defend their Mech Spider, fight with endless hordes of monsters, and dig for resources. Team up with your friends, upgrade between waves, and survive the deep caves, full of treasures… if you can.
Why similar: Tower Defense 81.7%, Action 9%, 2D 5.9%, Adventure 3.4%
- #59 Ocean Punk
67% matchMostly Positive80% of 169 reviews2024
Dev: Infinite Studio
Windows
Explore a fantasy ocean-punk world, braving the deep with steam-powered marvels. Discover mysterious underwater treasures, but scarcity and ecological crises test survival. Rise, build, confront foes in this pixel-art ocean survival journey!
Why similar: Survival 34.4%, Base Building 29.1%, Strategy 16.8%, Indie 5.7%, 2D 5.2%
- #60 Rogue Tower
65% matchVery Positive83% of 5,919 reviews2022
Dev: Die of Death Games
Windows
Median: 10.7 hrsMean: 20.3 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Rogue Tower is a tower defense game with roguelike elements and a continuously expanding path which you can influence. Unlock, build, upgrade, expand, defend.
Why similar: Tower Defense 58.8%, Strategy 13%, Base Building 9.7%, Isometric 6.2%, Cartoony 4.9%