What games are most similar to Orcs Must Die!?

The most similar games to Orcs Must Die! include Orcs Must Die! 2, Defense Grid: The Awakening, GemCraft - Chasing Shadows, and more. These recommendations are based on shared tags, gameplay mechanics, and player behavior patterns.

What genre is Orcs Must Die!?

Orcs Must Die! is a Action, Indie, Strategy game with popular tags including Tower Defense, Action, Strategy, Third Person, Fantasy.

Best tower defense games like Orcs Must Die!?

If you're looking for more tower defense games like Orcs Must Die!, try Orcs Must Die! 2, Defense Grid: The Awakening, GemCraft - Chasing Shadows. These share the Tower Defense tag and similar gameplay elements.

How does Nodal find games like Orcs Must Die!?

Nodal uses a hybrid recommendation system that combines tag similarity analysis with collaborative filtering from player behavior data. We analyze which games are frequently played by the same players and share similar tags to Orcs Must Die!. You can tune the blend between content-based and community-based recommendations.

Games like Orcs Must Die! but more action?

To find games emphasizing action, use Nodal's tag filters to prioritize Action alongside Tower Defense. You can also explore the action tag page directly.

Games Like Orcs Must Die!

Top Similar Games to Orcs Must Die!

Orcs Must Die! 2 (2012) — Shared: Tower Defense, Action, Strategy. Also features co-op and online co-op. Tags: Tower Defense, Action, Strategy
Defense Grid: The Awakening (2008) — Shared: Tower Defense, Strategy, Singleplayer. Also features sci-fi and aliens. Tags: Tower Defense, Strategy, Singleplayer
GemCraft - Chasing Shadows (2015) — Shared: Tower Defense, Strategy, Indie. Also features top-down and tactical. Tags: Tower Defense, Strategy, Indie
Fieldrunners 2 (2013) — Shared: Tower Defense, Strategy, Action. Also features casual and touch-friendly. Tags: Tower Defense, Strategy, Action
Kingdom Rush - Tower Defense (2014) — Shared: Tower Defense, Strategy, Singleplayer. Also features 2d and tactical. Tags: Tower Defense, Strategy, Singleplayer
Ancient Planet Tower Defense (2015) — Shared: Tower Defense, Strategy, Indie. Also features casual and isometric. Tags: Tower Defense, Strategy, Indie
DG2: Defense Grid 2 (2014) — Shared: Strategy, Tower Defense, Indie. Also features sci-fi and co-op. Tags: Strategy, Tower Defense, Indie
HERO DEFENSE (2016) — Shared: Tower Defense, Indie, Strategy. Also features rpg and multiplayer. Tags: Tower Defense, Indie, Strategy
Anomaly Defenders (2014) — Shared: Strategy, Tower Defense, Action. Also features sci-fi and top-down. Tags: Strategy, Tower Defense, Action
Evil Defenders (2015) — Shared: Tower Defense, Strategy, Indie. Also features casual. Tags: Tower Defense, Strategy, Indie
Sol Survivor (2010) — Shared: Tower Defense, Strategy, Indie. Also features co-op and sci-fi. Tags: Tower Defense, Strategy, Indie
Prime World: Defenders (2013) — Shared: Tower Defense, Strategy, Indie. Also features card game and casual. Tags: Tower Defense, Strategy, Indie
Unstoppable Gorg (2012) — Shared: Tower Defense, Strategy, Indie. Also features casual and sci-fi. Tags: Tower Defense, Strategy, Indie
Kingdom Rush 5: Alliance TD (2024) — Shared: Strategy, Tower Defense, Singleplayer. Also features 2d and cartoon. Tags: Strategy, Tower Defense, Singleplayer
iBomber Defense (2011) — Shared: Strategy, Tower Defense, Indie. Also features casual. Tags: Strategy, Tower Defense, Indie
Fieldrunners (2012) — Shared: Tower Defense, Strategy, Indie. Also features casual and touch-friendly. Tags: Tower Defense, Strategy, Indie
Warstone TD (2018) — Shared: Tower Defense, Strategy, Indie. Also features co-op and multiplayer. Tags: Tower Defense, Strategy, Indie
Cubemen (2012) — Shared: Tower Defense, Strategy, Indie. Also features multiplayer and touch-friendly. Tags: Tower Defense, Strategy, Indie
Revenge of the Titans (2011) — Shared: Tower Defense, Strategy, Indie. Also features sci-fi and pixel graphics. Tags: Tower Defense, Strategy, Indie
Harvest: Massive Encounter (2009) — Shared: Strategy, Indie, Tower Defense. Also features sci-fi. Tags: Strategy, Indie, Tower Defense
Creeper World 3: Arc Eternal (2014) — Shared: Tower Defense, Strategy, Indie. Also features rts and sci-fi. Tags: Tower Defense, Strategy, Indie
Bloons TD 5 (2014) — Shared: Tower Defense, Strategy, Action. Also features co-op and family friendly. Tags: Tower Defense, Strategy, Action
Orcs Must Die! 3 (2021) — Shared: Tower Defense, Strategy, Third-Person Shooter. Also features co-op and pve. Tags: Tower Defense, Strategy, Third-Person Shooter
Sanctum (2011) — Shared: Tower Defense, Strategy, Action. Also features fps and co-op. Tags: Tower Defense, Strategy, Action
Tower Wars (2012) — Shared: Tower Defense, Strategy, Indie. Also features steampunk and multiplayer. Tags: Tower Defense, Strategy, Indie
Bardbarian (2014) — Shared: Indie, Tower Defense, Strategy. Also features casual and rpg. Tags: Indie, Tower Defense, Strategy
Dungeon Warfare 2 (2018) — Shared: Strategy, Indie, Tower Defense. Also features 2d and pixel graphics. Tags: Strategy, Indie, Tower Defense
Space Run (2014) — Shared: Tower Defense, Strategy, Indie. Also features space and sci-fi. Tags: Tower Defense, Strategy, Indie
Kingdom Rush Frontiers - Tower Defense (2016) — Shared: Tower Defense, Strategy, Singleplayer. Also features 2d and difficult. Tags: Tower Defense, Strategy, Singleplayer
Anomaly 2 (2013) — Shared: Strategy, Action, Indie. Also features sci-fi and multiplayer. Tags: Strategy, Action, Indie
Dungeon Defenders Eternity (2014) — Shared: Tower Defense, Strategy, Action. Also features co-op and rpg. Tags: Tower Defense, Strategy, Action
Sanctum 2 (2013) — Shared: Tower Defense, Strategy, Action. Also features fps and co-op. Tags: Tower Defense, Strategy, Action
Bloons TD 6 (2018) — Shared: Tower Defense, Strategy, Singleplayer. Also features multiplayer and online co-op. Tags: Tower Defense, Strategy, Singleplayer
Anomaly: Warzone Earth (2011) — Shared: Strategy, Indie, Tower Defense. Also features sci-fi and touch-friendly. Tags: Strategy, Indie, Tower Defense
Plants vs. Zombies GOTY Edition (2009) — Shared: Tower Defense, Strategy, Singleplayer. Also features zombies and casual. Tags: Tower Defense, Strategy, Singleplayer
Last Hope - Tower Defense (2016) — Shared: Tower Defense, Strategy, Indie. Also features zombies and adventure. Tags: Tower Defense, Strategy, Indie
Cursed Treasure 2 (2017) — Shared: Tower Defense, Strategy, Indie. Also features 2d and real-time. Tags: Tower Defense, Strategy, Indie
Iron Brigade (2012) — Shared: Action, Strategy, Tower Defense. Also features mechs and co-op. Tags: Action, Strategy, Tower Defense
Orcs Must Die! Unchained (2017) — Shared: Tower Defense, Action, Strategy. Also features free to play and multiplayer. Tags: Tower Defense, Action, Strategy
Dispatch (2025) — Shared: Singleplayer, Comedy, Funny. Also features choices matter and story rich. Tags: Singleplayer, Comedy, Funny
Kingdom Rush Origins - Tower Defense (2018) — Shared: Tower Defense, Strategy, Singleplayer. Also features 2d and difficult. Tags: Tower Defense, Strategy, Singleplayer
Rock of Ages (2011) — Shared: Comedy, Strategy, Indie. Also features racing and historical. Tags: Comedy, Strategy, Indie
Schedule I (2025) — Shared: Action, Strategy. Also features simulation and co-op. Tags: Action, Strategy
BALL x PIT (2025) — Shared: Action, Singleplayer, Indie. Also features roguelite and arcade. Tags: Action, Singleplayer, Indie
Creeper World: Anniversary Edition (2016) — Shared: Strategy, Indie, Tower Defense. Also features simulation and rts. Tags: Strategy, Indie, Tower Defense
Borderlands Game of the Year (2023) — Shared: Action, Comedy, Singleplayer. Also features looter shooter and fps. Tags: Action, Comedy, Singleplayer
Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor (2025) — Shared: Action, Singleplayer. Also features dwarf and action roguelike. Tags: Action, Singleplayer
Bongo Cat (2025) — Shared: Singleplayer, Indie, Funny. Also features cats and free to play. Tags: Singleplayer, Indie, Funny
Kingdom Come: Deliverance II (2025) — Shared: Singleplayer, Action. Also features rpg and medieval. Tags: Singleplayer, Action
My Summer Car (2025) — Shared: Singleplayer, Funny, Comedy. Also features automobile sim and simulation. Tags: Singleplayer, Funny, Comedy
Halls of Torment (2024) — Shared: Action, Singleplayer, Fantasy. Also features action roguelike and roguelite. Tags: Action, Singleplayer, Fantasy
Thronefall (2024) — Shared: Tower Defense, Strategy, Action. Also features city builder and minimalist. Tags: Tower Defense, Strategy, Action
Vampire Survivors (2022) — Shared: Indie, Singleplayer, Action. Also features action roguelike and bullet hell. Tags: Indie, Singleplayer, Action
Brotato (2023) — Shared: Singleplayer, Action. Also features roguelike and action roguelike. Tags: Singleplayer, Action
Against the Storm (2023) — Shared: Strategy, Singleplayer. Also features simulation and city builder. Tags: Strategy, Singleplayer
Tower Dominion (2025) — Shared: Tower Defense, Strategy, Singleplayer. Also features base building and roguelike. Tags: Tower Defense, Strategy, Singleplayer
Hogwarts Legacy (2023) — Shared: Fantasy, Singleplayer, Third Person. Also features magic and open world. Tags: Fantasy, Singleplayer, Third Person
Brick Rigs (2023) — Shared: Funny, Action, Singleplayer. Also features sandbox and destruction. Tags: Funny, Action, Singleplayer
Marvel Rivals (2024) — Shared: Third-Person Shooter, Action, Strategy. Also features free to play and multiplayer. Tags: Third-Person Shooter, Action, Strategy
Dungeon Defenders (2011) — Shared: Tower Defense, Singleplayer, Strategy. Also features multiplayer and online co-op. Tags: Tower Defense, Singleplayer, Strategy