- #1 The Riftbreaker
97% matchVery Positive90% of 23,181 reviews2021
Dev: EXOR Studios
Windows
Median: 8.0 hrsMean: 22.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%
The Riftbreaker is a solo or Co-op base-building, survival game with Action-RPG elements for up to 4 players. Hack & slash countless hordes of enemies. Build up your base, craft powerful weapons and research new inventions to survive.
Why similar: Tower Defense 36.4%, RTS 31.7%, Building 15.9%, Strategy 9%, Exploration 5.5%
Why You'll Like It: Perfectly blends action-RPG, base building, and tower defense against massive swarms of enemies.
- #2 They Are Billions
96% matchVery Positive85% of 50,609 reviews2019
Dev: Numantian Games
Windows
Median: 14.1 hrsMean: 56.0 hrs≥1hr: 91%
They Are Billions is a Steampunk strategy game set on a post-apocalyptic planet. Build and defend colonies to survive against the billions of the infected that seek to annihilate the few remaining living humans. Can humanity survive after the zombie apocalypse?
Why similar: RTS 38.7%, Tower Defense 29.3%, Strategy 12.6%, Post-apocalyptic 10%, Building 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: The definitive experience for defending a base against overwhelming, real-time swarms of enemies.
- #3 2112TD: Tower Defense Survival
96% matchVery Positive88% of 428 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 45.2%, Space 19.6%, Post-apocalyptic 18.9%, Strategy 14.1%, Singleplayer 2.2%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a polished, classic tower defense experience with a strong sci-fi aesthetic and strategic depth.
- #4 Mech Armada
95% matchVery Positive81% of 679 reviews2022
Dev: Lioncode Games
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 66%
Create and command custom Mechs to outmaneuver The Swarm in this post-apocalyptic tactical turn-based rogue-lite. Leverage the terrain, learn each Mech's unique skills and use strategy and resources to survive an ever-changing series of battles to give humanity hope.
Why similar: Mechs 32.8% ★, Post-apocalyptic 22.3%, Roguelike 16.4%, RPG 11.5%, Strategy 11.1%
Why You'll Like It: Offers tactical, mech-based combat with roguelite elements that reward careful planning and unit customization.
- #5 Taur
94% matchMostly Positive80% of 2,078 reviews2020
Dev: Echo Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Taur is an action-strategy sci-fi game. Control the Prime Cannon and unlock all of its powerful weapons and abilities. Build turrets, droids, aircraft and more as you fight to protect the homeworld of the Tauron droids against a relentless invasion. Will your Taur stand against the Imperion warmachine?
Why similar: Tower Defense 38.7%, RTS 18%, Real Time Tactics 12.8%, Strategy 11.6%, War 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on high-intensity tower defense with a heavy emphasis on tactical unit management and base upgrades.
- #6 Rogue Command
94% matchVery Positive92% of 546 reviews2024
Dev: feneq
Windows
Classic RTS gameplay fused with a modern roguelite. Shape your build each run by assembling an evolving arsenal of powerful units and facilities. Harvest resources, build out your base. Raise your army and call down orbital strikes to overcome the forces threatening your survival.
Why similar: RTS 31.7%, Roguelike 16.4%, Space 15.5%, Building 13.9%, Futuristic 12%
Why You'll Like It: Blends real-time strategy with roguelite progression, allowing for evolving tactical choices during your run.
- #7 Mindustry
93% 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 48.1%, RTS 21.7%, Building 15.4%, Strategy 14%, Singleplayer 0.8%
Why You'll Like It: Combines resource management, RTS unit control, and tower defense into a deep, satisfying strategic loop.
- #8 Age of Darkness: Final Stand
92% matchMostly Positive75% of 10,403 reviews2025
Dev: PlaySide
Windows
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 13.6 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Age of Darkness: Final Stand is a dark fantasy survival RTS where you must illuminate, build and defend humanity’s last bastion against hordes of Nightmares. Set in the remnants of a kingdom consumed by a deadly fog, you decide. Will you hide in the light? Or take back your world.
Why similar: RTS 35.4%, Tower Defense 33%, Building 15.1%, Strategy 10.3%, 3D 6.1%
Why You'll Like It: Features intense swarm survival mechanics that mirror the high-stakes defense gameplay of ReEarth.
- #9 Creeper World 4
91% matchVery Positive95% of 4,620 reviews2020
Dev: Knuckle Cracker
Windows
Median: 12.2 hrsMean: 29.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%
The unstoppable fluid enemy has returned and destroyed every world in its path! Defend against Creeper as it floods across the 3D terrain in this real time strategy game where the enemy is a fluid.
Why similar: RTS 16.8%, Tower Defense 16.7%, Wargame 16.7%, Real Time Tactics 15.5%, Space 9%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a unique, fluid-based RTS and tower defense hybrid where you must strategically expand to survive.
- #10 Diplomacy is Not an Option
91% matchVery Positive85% of 11,517 reviews2024
Dev: Door 407
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Diplomacy is Not an Option is a strategy game set in a medieval fantasy world. Build your town and defenses, raise huge armies and fight against massive hordes of enemies. How long can you survive?
Why similar: RTS 36.4%, Tower Defense 32.3%, War 20.6%, Strategy 10.6%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on massive-scale base defense against thousands of enemies, emphasizing tactical unit placement.
- #11 ReRoad
90% matchMostly Positive77% of 128 reviews2024
Dev: Rabbithole Games
Windows
ReRoad is a Tower Defense game with a brand new concept where the players dig their own paths. You need to consider the locations of the randomly placed towers of the stages as well as the towers you will build and strategically create a path. Stop the enemy through a path you have created!
Why similar: Tower Defense 37.3%, Real Time Tactics 32%, Strategy 12.7%, Building 11.2%, 3D 5.8%
Why You'll Like It: A roguelite tower defense game that emphasizes path-building and strategic choices for your defenses.
- #12 Deep Among the Swarm
89% matchVery Positive88% of 137 reviews2024
Dev: Pebble Mountain Games
Windows
Deep Among the Swarm is a challenging survival RTS roguelite about surviving against thousands of enemies. Drill ever deeper underground while fighting the endless onslaught of the Swarm. Can you save humanity?
Why similar: RTS 30.3%, Tower Defense 25.9%, Post-apocalyptic 13.5%, Roguelike 11.6%, Building 9.6%
Why You'll Like It: Captures the essence of base-building and survival against swarms with integrated roguelite elements.
- #13 Last Outpost
89% matchMostly Positive78% of 78 reviews2025
Dev: Troyd Games
Windows
Last Outpost is a minimalist Base Building & Strategy game where you build and defend your outpost in zombie apocalypse. Choose your vehicle and loadout before embarking on your adventure. Use your abilities and control your units to eliminate all threats. Will you manage to defend your outpost?
Why similar: Tower Defense 34.3%, RTS 33.5%, Roguelike 16.2%, Strategy 10.5%, 3D 4.6%
Why You'll Like It: Combines city-building and real-time strategy to create a robust base defense experience.
- #14 Orcs Must Die! 3
86% matchVery Positive86% of 14,664 reviews2021
Dev: Robot Entertainment
Windows
Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 14.6 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Slice, burn, toss, zap, grind and gib massive hordes of repugnant orcs in this long-awaited successor to the award-winning Orcs Must Die! series.
Why similar: Tower Defense 67.6%, Strategy 14.3%, Third Person 11.5%, 3D 5.5%, Singleplayer 1%
Why You'll Like It: Combines third-person action with tower defense, similar to the hybrid nature of ReEarth.
- #15 Alien Marauder
88% matchMixed63% of 341 reviews2021
Dev: Vexan Studio
Windows
“Alien Marauder” is a real-time strategy game with survival and confrontation theme. In this game, you will be the leader to a treacherous alien planet, build and defend base to survive against the vexan waves. Make the right decision!
Why similar: RTS 24.3%, Wargame 20.2%, Tower Defense 17.7%, Real Time Tactics 15.5%, Building 10.7%
Why You'll Like It: A survival RTS that tasks you with defending your base against relentless alien waves.
- #16 Xeno Command
87% matchVery Positive84% of 55 reviews2022
Dev: ChillyRoomPub: ChillyRoom
Windows
Defend galaxy against Alien invasion in the RTS offline game with roguelike fun
Why similar: Wargame 18.3%, RTS 16.7%, Real Time Tactics 16.3%, Tower Defense 16.1%, Mechs 12% ★
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced RTS that incorporates tower defense and roguelite elements for quick, tactical sessions.
- #17 Sanctum 2
86% matchVery Positive90% of 14,356 reviews2013
Dev: Coffee Stain StudiosPub: Coffee Stain Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Sanctum 2 is the sequel to the world’s first Tower Defense/FPS hybrid game. Pick from four unique character classes and embark on a mission to protect the oxygen-producing Cores from hordes of deadly aliens who are threatened by their existence.
Why similar: Tower Defense 79.5%, Strategy 13.1%, Futuristic 5.1%, RPG 1.7%, Singleplayer 0.7%
Why You'll Like It: A unique mix of first-person shooter and tower defense that requires both aim and strategic base layout.
- #18 Retro Commander
84% matchMostly Positive77% of 355 reviews2023
Dev: Noble Master LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 42 minMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 44%
Retro Commander is a post-apocalyptic real-time strategy wargame (RTS).
Why similar: Tanks 19.9% ★, RTS 19.8%, Wargame 17.1%, Real Time Tactics 14.8%, Mechs 12% ★
Why You'll Like It: A classic-style RTS that emphasizes base building and large-scale wargame tactics.
- #19 Tower Dominion
82% matchVery Positive86% of 4,827 reviews2025
Dev: Parallel 45 Games
Windows
Median: 11.7 hrsMean: 21.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Build and design the terrain while defending your stronghold against alien invasion in this unique Roguelike tower defense. Choose from 30 heroes, survive enemy waves, and upgrade a variety of destructive towers to hold the line!
Why similar: Tower Defense 29.4%, RTS 25.1%, Roguelike 14.5%, Building 10.2%, Strategy 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on base building and tower defense with a strong emphasis on strategic structure placement.
- #20 Galaxy Reavers
85% matchMixed70% of 204 reviews2016
Dev: Good Games
Windows
This is a fun yet challenging RTS game. To survive in the vast galaxy, you need to build up your own fleet and customize your warships. You will also learn to control them efficiently in battle to defeat your enemies, conquer planets, and expand your galactic empire!
Why similar: RTS 44.9%, Space 31.4%, Strategy 23.7%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a space-themed RTS experience with a focus on tactical fleet management and combat.
- #21 Vectorio
83% matchVery Positive81% of 388 reviews2023
Dev: BN Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Build. Automate. Defend.
Why similar: Tower Defense 70.5%, Strategy 21.2%, Exploration 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on base building and tower defense with a clean aesthetic and deep strategic resource management.
- #22 Defend the Rook
84% matchMostly Positive77% of 241 reviews2021
Dev: One Up PlusPub: Goblinz Publishing
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 53%
A roguelike tactics board combat combined with tower defense elements. Defeat the invading hordes to stay alive and save the land! Enjoy more tactics than a normal TD game, combined with the added challenge of building towers and fighting off waves of enemies!
Why similar: Tower Defense 31%, Tactical RPG 30.9%, Roguelike 17.9%, Strategy 9.7%, RPG 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: A tactical RPG that uses tower defense mechanics to create challenging, grid-based combat encounters.
- #23 Dungeon of the ENDLESS™
81% matchVery Positive85% of 13,956 reviews2014
Dev: AMPLITUDE Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 10.6 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Dungeon of the ENDLESS™ is a Rogue-Like Dungeon-Defense game, in which the player and their team of heroes must protect the generator of their crashed ship while exploring an ever-expanding dungeon, all while facing waves of monsters and special events as they try to find their way out...
Why similar: Tower Defense 40.2%, Roguelike 32.4%, Strategy 15.2%, RPG 11.6%, Singleplayer 0.7%
Why You'll Like It: A roguelike that integrates tower defense mechanics into a tactical, squad-based survival game.
- #24 Kingdom Two Crowns
79% 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 60.7%, Building 23.7%, Strategy 13.5%, Singleplayer 2.1%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a side-scrolling take on base defense and expansion that feels both strategic and rewarding.
- #25 Depth of Extinction
81% matchMostly Positive75% of 209 reviews2018
Dev: HOF Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Explore a flooded world and save humanity from a terrible threat in this turn based, tactical RPG with roguelike elements
Why similar: Tactical RPG 44.8%, Post-apocalyptic 19.6%, Strategy 16.8%, RPG 16.7%, Singleplayer 2%
Why You'll Like It: A tactical RPG with roguelite elements that emphasizes squad-based combat and strategic positioning.
- #26 Nomad Fleet
82% matchMixed67% of 212 reviews2016
Dev: Autarca
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Nomad Fleet is a RTS game where you must lead the last remnants of Mankind to safety after a mysterious alien race has hunted them near extinction. Lead a fully armed fleet of battleships, carriers and fighters through a series of randomized scenarios and encounters where they must fight for their survival while scavenging for resources,...
Why similar: RTS 40.1%, Space 30.7%, Strategy 27.8%, Singleplayer 1.4%
Why You'll Like It: A space-based RTS that challenges you to manage a fleet while surviving against hostile forces.
- #27 Space Cycle
78% matchVery Positive94% of 198 reviews2024
Dev: Some Sugar Studio
Windows
Space resources are the battleground for warring factions. As a Space Defense Officer, protect your faction's assets in a vast, hostile universe. Allocate resources, upgrade defenses, and repel relentless enemy attacks! With over 50 unique units and deep strategy, experience real-time tower defense!
Why similar: Tower Defense 52.8%, Space 28.7%, Strategy 16.4%, Singleplayer 2.1%
Why You'll Like It: A roguelite tower defense game set in space that emphasizes strategic upgrades and survival.
- #28 Mechs V Kaijus - Tower Defense
79% matchVery Positive84% of 529 reviews2022
Dev: Doble Punch Games
Windows
Median: 6.8 hrsMean: 13.2 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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 68.2%, Mechs 21.5% ★, Strategy 9.7%, Singleplayer 0.6%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on mech-based tower defense against massive enemies, matching the scale of ReEarth.
- #29 Artificial Defense
80% matchVery Positive82% of 210 reviews2016
Dev: Thiemo Bolder, ONEMANGAMES
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Artificial Defense is a one man made, real time strategy game combining orbital shooter and tower defense components within an electrifying, virtual reality setting. You are the machine, a mighty computer-system defending its servers against swarms of intruding creeps.
Why similar: Tower Defense 52.6%, Strategy 47.4%
Why You'll Like It: A straightforward tower defense game with action elements that keep the gameplay engaging and fast-paced.
- #30 IDUN - Frontline Survival
77% matchMostly Positive79% of 671 reviews2025
Dev: IDUN InteractivePub: Surefire.Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 10.9 hrs≥1hr: 76%
A defense RTS where you can move turrets at will. Extract resources, upgrade technology, and defend against enemy swarms in a gripping space campaign. Hold the line, set up your turrets, and brace for screen-filling hordes!
Why similar: Wargame 23.1%, RTS 18.3%, Tower Defense 17.2%, Building 11.7%, War 9.1%
- #31 Space Reign
76% matchMostly Positive76% of 377 reviews2026
Dev: Propulsive Games
Windows
An indie space-sim and strategy game featuring ship and fleet combat mixed with RTS elements. Complete contracts and Claim sectors for your faction in the near-future, where resource exploiting corporations are in a state of constant conflict over territory control.
Why similar: Real Time Tactics 22.8%, RTS 20.1%, Space Sim 16.8% ★, Space 14.3%, War 9.3%
- #32 ShellMobile: Titan Rampart
75% matchVery Positive98% of 206 reviews2025
Dev: 红景天娱乐
Windows
On the cosmic frontier, humanity has fought alien species for a century. As traditional defenses fall to new-gen alien mechs, tech giant ShellMobile—human-centered at its core—kindles new hope via breakthroughs in extraterrestrial titanium ore research.
Why similar: Wargame 26.7%, RTS 21.6%, Mechs 21% ★, Strategy 9.1%, War 5.8%
- #33 Repel The Rifts
76% matchVery Positive86% of 313 reviews2025
Dev: RefinedBearGamesPub: Goblinz Publishing
Windows · Linux
Repel the Rifts is a roguelite tower defense game where you lead a commander through an alien world, uncovering new terrain each wave, drafting powerful upgrades, and constructing defenses to hold back the chaos.
Why similar: Tower Defense 32.6%, Mechs 27.5% ★, Roguelike 17.7%, Space 14.3%, Strategy 7.1%
- #34 IDUN Prologue - Frontline Survival
77% matchVery Positive89% of 81 reviews2025
Dev: IDUN InteractivePub: Surefire.Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Step into the arena with IDUN: Prologue, a thrilling slice of our full-length defense RTS where real-time strategy meets rogue-lite chaos. Fight your way through unique mission objectives with overwhelming swarms of enemies.
Why similar: Tower Defense 19.4%, RTS 16.9%, Wargame 16.7%, Real Time Tactics 10.9%, Tactical RPG 10.7%
- #35 CARNAGE OFFERING Tower Defense
74% matchVery Positive90% of 306 reviews2023
Dev: FuturtechPub: Nova's Army
Windows
The replicator robots are back! It's 2528. The machines are increasingly infecting the planets with genetically modified monsters. Challenge them and try to stop the onslaught. Upgrade buildings and heroes, mine resources, discover technology and fight to save humanity!
Why similar: Tower Defense 45.2%, RTS 41.1%, Strategy 13.7%
- #36 Molten Armor
78% matchMixed62% of 60 reviews2017
Dev: Brutal Muse
Windows
Molten Armor is an action tower defense game with a non-linear story in sci-fi setting! Command defenses and stop hordes of enemies! Fight on land, sea and in the skies!Decisions taken in the heat of battle will change the course of the war.
Why similar: RTS 21.6%, Tower Defense 20.9%, Wargame 17.9%, Real Time Tactics 16.8%, War 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: An action-heavy tower defense game that requires quick thinking and strategic unit deployment to succeed.
- #37 Expand & Exterminate: Terrytorial Disputes - Endless Base Defense
75% 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: Tanks 21.2% ★, Wargame 18.8%, RTS 18.5%, Tower Defense 18%, Mechs 11.8% ★
- #38 Annihilate The Spance
73% matchVery Positive91% of 338 reviews2025
Dev: Skyglow Softworks
Windows
The Spance approaches, a vast and mysterious storm at the edge of humanity. Who shall claim its riches? Brave the perils of the depths in a story-rich singleplayer campaign with numerous distinct factions and bosses. An RTS base builder with huge battles, constant production, and autonomous ships.
Why similar: RTS 35.9%, Space 20.4%, War 15.4%, Building 15.3%, Strategy 8.8%
- #39 Last Stand: Defense
73% matchVery Positive84% of 129 reviews2025
Dev: ZiiTech Games
Windows · Mac
"Last Stand:Defense" is a tower defense-themed Rogue-like game. Players need to defend against waves of enemies by building bases, matching talents, and performing delicate operations during battles. Remember, every choice you make will affect the final outcome of the battle!
Why similar: RTS 24.5%, Tower Defense 23%, Wargame 17.9%, Building 11.6%, War 10.2%
- #40 Aurora Defense
72% matchMixed65% of 95 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: Tower Defense 32.7%, RTS 31.7%, Roguelike 23.5%, Strategy 10.9%, Singleplayer 1.2%
- #41 Desperate Place
71% matchMostly Positive73% of 292 reviews2025
Dev: BruceGalaxy
Windows
Desperate Place is a strategic tower defense game where you play as a crew member who wakes up early on a damaged colonization starship. Stranded on an unknown planet, you must gather resources, repair the ship, and defend against alien monsters to survive and escape.
Why similar: Tower Defense 27.7%, Real Time Tactics 22.6%, Space 15.2%, Building 13.2%, Futuristic 11%
- #42 TDS - Tower Defense Strategy
70% 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: RTS 36.8%, Tower Defense 34.2%, Building 14.9%, Strategy 5%, 3D 4.8%
- #43 Minimalist Tower Defense
69% matchVery Positive95% of 1,706 reviews2024
Dev: Happy213
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Collect resources and establish a defense line before dark And then Facing countless enemies
Why similar: Tower Defense 28.8%, Real Time Tactics 23.6%, Wargame 19.9%, Post-apocalyptic 13.4%, Strategy 8.6%
- #44 reconquest
74% matchMixed55% of 263 reviews2016
Dev: StormCube Games
Windows · Mac
Reconquest is a real-time strategy base building game. After World War III, mankind got close to extinction. You have to reconquer Earth by making better strategic decisions than your opponents.
Why similar: RTS 64.3%, Strategy 35.7%
- #45 Element
73% matchMixed68% of 50 reviews2018
Dev: Flightless
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Element is a realtime strategy space game for people who don't have time to play realtime strategy space games. Generate energy, mine element, build attack and defence units, and destroy the enemy while maintaining a balance between earth, air and water.
Why similar: RTS 24.9%, Wargame 17.3%, Space 11.7%, War 11.6%, Building 9.5%
- #46 Everwarder
69% matchVery Positive88% of 81 reviews2025
Dev: qLatePub: indie.io
Windows · Mac · Linux
Everwarder is a refreshing take on the tower defense genre, blending roguelite mechanics with a time-based survival concept. Fight against the encroaching darkness and fend off emerging enemies. Collect artifacts, buy upgrades, discover ancient structures, unlock new units and more!
Why similar: Tower Defense 42.7%, Roguelike 21%, Building 21%, Strategy 13.3%, Singleplayer 1.9%
- #47 Earth 2160
72% matchMostly Positive73% of 1,542 reviews2006
Dev: Reality Pump StudiosPub: Topware Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 93%
After the destruction of the EARTH in 2150, the leaders of the Eurasian Dynasty escaped on board an evacuation fleet. Now they are fighting for the survival of the human species. Their base is one large building comprising of smaller variable parts.
Why similar: RTS 50.1%, Space 27.2%, Strategy 14.5%, Post-apocalyptic 4%, Tactical RPG 2%
- #48 HighFleet
68% matchVery Positive88% of 7,155 reviews2021
Dev: Konstantin KoshutinPub: MicroProse Software
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 16.8 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Battle for survival in the skies of a mysterious future Earth in this unique action-strategy game mixing arcade combat, exploration, management and diplomacy. As giant flying ships wage spectacular aerial warfare, a prophecy tells of one who will save the world – could it be you?
Why similar: Post-apocalyptic 40.9%, Building 27%, Strategy 20%, Exploration 8.5%, Singleplayer 3.6%
- #49 Role of Hex
70% matchMostly Positive72% of 95 reviews2023
Dev: Verde
Windows
Role of Hex is a real-time strategy game where you defend your hexagonal base from the dangers of the universe. Gather upgrades and unlock special buildings to survive this hostile land as endless waves of enemies approach. But be quick, time is ticking and the waves are getting bigger.
Why similar: Tower Defense 28.1%, Real Time Tactics 22.7%, RTS 21.2%, Roguelike 17.3%, Strategy 6.4%
- #50 WARSHIFT
71% matchMostly Positive71% of 697 reviews2016
Dev: Cyril Megem
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Unique mix of Action, RTS and RPG gameplay elements that forms an innovative game genre. You can build base, manage troops, and then come down to keep your enemy at gunpoint in the dynamic battle and customize your main characters.
Why similar: RTS 52.4%, Strategy 19%, Mechs 16.6% ★, RPG 12%
- #51 Rise of Humanity
71% matchMostly Positive79% of 52 reviews2021
Dev: Cybernetic Walrus
Windows
Battle enemy bots, plan your strategy to complete missions, collect, upgrade and merge powerful cards to save humanity in this tactical turn-based game!
Why similar: Futuristic 41.7%, Post-apocalyptic 38.2%, Strategy 17.4%, Singleplayer 2.6%
- #52 Nordhold
66% matchVery Positive88% of 3,019 reviews2025
Dev: StunForgePub: HypeTrain Digital
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.9 hrsMean: 12.5 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Enemies are coming! Every decision matters: build your city, grow the economy, and prepare for enemy waves. Strengthen your defenses, adapt your strategy, and unleash your hero’s full potential. This unique Tower Defense will test your skills – are you worthy to claim a place at Valhalla?
Why similar: Tower Defense 33.8%, RTS 19.7%, Roguelike 17.9%, War 11.2%, Strategy 11%
- #53 From Glory To Goo
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,455 reviews2024
Dev: Stratagem Blue
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 16.4 hrs≥1hr: 69%
From Glory To Goo is a Sci-Fi survival RTS set on an alien world. Serve as humanity's bulwark by establishing a colony and supporting your colonists still in orbit. But beware, for The Goo, a relentless and shape-shifting force approaches from all sides, even above and below.
Why similar: RTS 30.7%, Tower Defense 28.2%, Post-apocalyptic 14.1%, War 13.6%, Strategy 7.7%
- #54 Tactical Warfare
69% matchMixed67% of 63 reviews2025
Dev: Mizrab
Windows
The enemy attack on your base is imminent; secure your defenses, mobilize your troops, reinforce key positions, and get ready for the next battle. RTS Tactical Warfare will test your resilience and strategic prowess.
Why similar: RTS 44.8%, War 22.9%, Strategy 13.9%, Tanks 8.4% ★, Real Time Tactics 8.4%
- #55 Frontline Crisis
67% matchVery Positive89% of 370 reviews2024
Dev: BCQTPub: Gamersky Games
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 57%
Defend humanity's last hope, pilot a powerful mech, in Frontlines Crisis! A battlefield swarming with insects makes strategic and combat decisions crucial. Each decision will determine your fate. Defend humanity's last sanctuary, fight fiercely, and uphold human honor with wits and courage!
Why similar: RTS 28%, Tower Defense 28%, Mechs 18.6% ★, Space 12.5%, Strategy 7.9%
- #56 Artificial Extinction
70% matchMostly Positive76% of 262 reviews2020
Dev: 100Hr Games Inc
Windows
You have 9 days to find a safe place on the planet. Your ship is low on fuel and you have to land. Setup sentry guns around you to defend yourself while you collect more fuel for the ship. AI controlled Drones and Tanks attack you trying to find weaknesses in your defenses.
Why similar: Tower Defense 59%, Strategy 21.1%, RPG 18.6%, Singleplayer 1.3%
- #57 Stellar Initiative
67% matchMostly Positive77% of 390 reviews2024
Dev: Five Head Games
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 66%
Stellar Initiative is a roguelike tower defense game where you land on the planet and use your orbit ship to deliver buildings and support you with fire. Complete missions, install new upgrades, discover powerful artifacts, and find the best strategy!
Why similar: Tower Defense 35.4%, Mechs 20.5% ★, Roguelike 19.2%, Strategy 10.3%, Space 9.1%
- #58 Project Astra Dominium
68% matchVery Positive90% of 88 reviews2024
Dev: Snob Entertainment UG
Windows · Mac · Linux
Project Astra Dominium is a Tower Defense game with Basebuilding and Automation elements. Build up your base to become a supply hub for Earth's desperately needed materials, gather resources while defending against an unknown alien threat and improve your tower's and AI capabilities.
Why similar: Tower Defense 43.4%, Space 23.7%, Futuristic 13.3%, Strategy 11.9%, 3D 5.8%
- #59 Here Comes The Swarm
65% matchVery Positive88% of 161 reviews2026
Dev: CableHook Games
Windows
Here Comes the Swarm is a survival RTS with a pause button! Create your strategy, build, manage, and defend your settlements at your own pace. Take the fight to the hive mind and lead expeditions to deliver a deadly blow and eradicate your foes. Will you reclaim Ulora from the relentless Swarm?
Why similar: RTS 40.3%, Tower Defense 32.5%, Strategy 12.8%, Roguelike 10.4%, Exploration 3.9%
- #60 As We Descend
65% matchVery Positive87% of 1,106 reviews2025
Dev: Box DragonPub: Coffee Stain Publishing
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 79%
The apocalyptic roguelike deckbuilder with squad sculpting and deep tactics. Recruit the right units and outmaneuver titanic foes on dangerous expeditions. Build up allies and resources in the feudal Vault-City. Can you survive all the perils that await the last bastion of humanity?
Why similar: Roguelike 43.6%, Post-apocalyptic 28%, Strategy 21.4%, 3D 5%, Singleplayer 1.9%