Games Like Refence

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 43.5%, Roguelike 17.5%, Roguelite 10.4%, Strategy 9.5%, Medieval 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: It combines procedural generation with tower defense, providing the same roguelite challenge found in Refence's enemy waves.

The Perfect Tower II is a mix between an incremental and a tower defense game. Build a town, manage resources and explore a variety of mini-games and tons of upgrades. Fully automate your game and watch numbers going up!

Why similar: Tower Defense 26.6%, Idler 24.8%, Clicker 16.4%, Roguelike 10.6%, Management 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: This game is a definitive blend of idle mechanics, tower defense, and roguelite progression that perfectly mirrors the core loop of Refence.

An endless Tower Defense game of epic Monsters vs evil War Machines. Unlock and upgrade tons of unique elemental Monsters (Water, Air, Earth, and Fire) to defend your home from an infinite swarm of robots. Strategize the most effective placement of Monsters to synergize their elemental abilities.

Why similar: Tower Defense 25.2%, Idler 23.2%, Clicker 13%, Strategy 6.9%, Pixel Graphics 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: A strong idle-focused tower defense game that shares the fantasy aesthetic and incremental upgrade systems found in Refence.

Hexguardian is a roguelite, tower defense game where you build your own maps with hexagonal tiles! Build and upgrade towers, recruit armies, learn spells, construct wonders and place hexagonal tiles to create a path to enhance your defenses. With plenty of game modes and talents to unlock!

Why similar: Tower Defense 27.6%, Roguelite 17.4%, Roguelike 15%, Magic 11.9%, Strategy 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: This title blends roguelite deckbuilding with tower defense, offering a similar strategic depth to Refence's hero and trait selection.

Infinitode 2 - a strategy in the Tower Defense genre, in which the player will have to build towers to protect his base from endless waves of enemies. The game features huge maps, lots of towers, resource miners, upgrade tree and map editor.

Why similar: Tower Defense 51.3%, Relaxing 17.9%, Strategy 13.2%, 2D 8.3%, Casual 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: It offers deep strategic progression and complex tower management that appeals to players who enjoy the resource-heavy side of Refence.

Goblin Buster is an incremental tower defense game with deep upgrade mechanics. Obliterate annoying goblins, collect materials, discover powerful relics, invest in unique buildings and spend your resources to upgrade towers and magical spells with a massive skill tree!

Why similar: Tower Defense 19.4%, Clicker 19.1%, Idler 19.1%, Medieval 9%, Management 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: This game leans heavily into the clicker and incremental aspects of the genre, mirroring the casual yet engaging nature of Refence.

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 41.5%, Roguelite 25.3%, Roguelike 15.2%, Strategy 9.6%, 2D 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: It emphasizes the action-roguelike elements of tower defense, making it a great match for the fast-paced, trait-driven gameplay of Refence.

Endless idle tower defense game full of deep strategy and combat mechanics. Unlock and upgrade dozens of epic fantasy heroes to defeat an infinite swarm of enemy monsters. Strategize hero positions, synergies, and skills for an effective defense, then sit back and let the auto-battler do its thing!

Why similar: Tower Defense 25.8%, Idler 24.2%, Clicker 19.5%, Strategy 7%, Combat 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: It focuses on hero-based defense and idle progression, making it a very natural transition for fans of Refence.

You will select a hero with unique abilities. As you defend your castle, you will earn money and loot. This will allow you to upgrade your castle and recruit AI controlled allies to synergize with and equip them with weapons and relics. You may also choose to allow the AI to control your hero.

Why similar: Tower Defense 29.5%, Idler 20.4%, Clicker 19.7%, Roguelite 16.5%, Strategy 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: It focuses on managing a central defensive structure while utilizing roguelite elements, closely mimicking the castle-defense core of Refence.

Outhold is a short, strategic incremental game that blends tower defense with a deep meta-progression. Experiment with builds and find overpowered synergies to defend the dwindling fires of Outhold.

Why similar: Tower Defense 25.8%, Clicker 16.5%, Management 12%, Idler 10.5%, Relaxing 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: A minimalist, relaxing tower defense experience that captures the same low-stress, high-reward feel of Refence.

Unleash the power of specialized towers to annihilate hordes of monsters in this idle game with roguelike elements. Collect gold, level up your towers, face powerful bosses, and refine your strategy with an evolving skill tree.

Why similar: Idler 23%, Tower Defense 22.6%, Clicker 21.4%, Roguelite 15.1%, Roguelike 11.6%

Why You'll Like It: It blends auto-battler mechanics with tower defense, offering a similar hands-off yet strategic experience to Refence.

Face waves of enemies automatically and create builds by distributing stat points, leveling up equipment, choosing passive skills, summons and more. An idle game about killing hordes of enemies, becoming stronger, and exploring an unfolding storyline. A spin-off of Nomad Survival.

Why similar: Idler 23.6%, Clicker 19.6%, Roguelite 14.2%, Crafting 12.2%, Roguelike 11.3%

Why You'll Like It: This game emphasizes class-based progression and idle mechanics, which aligns well with the hero-focused growth in Refence.

Tower Factory is a tower defense and automation game with roguelite elements. Optimize resource production using conveyor systems while defending against monster waves. Can you find and destroy the enemy tower before it's too late?

Why similar: Tower Defense 32.8%, Roguelite 18.1%, Crafting 15.7%, Roguelike 14.9%, Management 13.2%

Why You'll Like It: This game adds automation and base-building to the tower defense formula, providing a more complex take on the resource management found in Refence.

Become the hero who protects the fantasy world and stop the monster invasion! 'Legacy of Defense' combines defense with deck-building. Build your deck, use powerful skills, gain experience, upgrade, clear stages, and defeat the final boss. Ready to test your strategy and luck?

Why similar: Tower Defense 30.8%, Roguelite 17.6%, Roguelike 11.3%, Medieval 10%, Magic 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: By incorporating deckbuilding into the tower defense genre, it offers the same level of strategic variety as Refence's trait system.

An idle auto-battler that sits in the corner of your screen while you do other things.

Why similar: Idler 33.4%, Tower Defense 26.2%, Clicker 23.9%, Pixel Graphics 6.6%, Casual 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: A casual, idle-focused tower defense game that is perfect for players who enjoy the 'set it and forget it' nature of Refence.

"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 36.5%, Fantasy 10.3%, Strategy 10.3%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%, Funny 10%

Why You'll Like It: This title focuses on fantasy-themed tower defense with 2D pixel art, mirroring the visual and thematic presentation of Refence.

Upgrade your Castle and Unlock new tiers of Skills and Weapons to Defend vs Monsters and Bosses across VARIOUS ZONES! Find Rare ITEMS dropped from monsters and bosses and upgrade them to their full potential! Defeat RAID Mega-Bosses to find LEGENDARY items!

Why similar: Idler 29.4%, Tower Defense 29.2%, Clicker 21.7%, Strategy 4.9%, Casual 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: A straightforward incremental tower defense game that focuses on the same core loop of upgrading defenses against endless waves.

Defend your base with placeable towers that can be upgraded endlessly. Automate your production and make sure there's enough power to keep everything running.

Why similar: Tower Defense 28.6%, Idler 24.7%, Clicker 18.6%, Strategy 6.2%, Combat 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: It uses voxel graphics and idle mechanics to create a unique defense experience that shares the quirky charm of Refence.

Duncrush is a clicker RPG where you defeat monsters by clicking and conquer a variety of dungeons. Collect gold, weapons, shields, and accessories to power up your hero and create your own strategy with the skill tree. Battle stronger enemies and clear challenging dungeons!

Why similar: Idler 23%, Clicker 22.5%, Roguelite 13.3%, Magic 9.6%, Pixel Graphics 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: A clicker-heavy defense game that focuses on retro pixel graphics and simple, satisfying progression.

A place to repair fairy game, can hang up can be manual, free combination of spells, get to know the Tao partner to enhance the strength of the realm.

Why similar: Idler 33%, Tower Defense 26.7%, Roguelike 16.9%, Roguelite 11.5%, Casual 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: This game provides a 2D idle experience with roguelike elements that feels very similar to the visual and mechanical style of Refence.

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 19.9%, Idler 18.3%, Roguelite 13.7%, Roguelike 11%, Relaxing 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: A strategy-heavy roguelite that shares the 2D aesthetic and wave-based survival mechanics of Refence.

Become a Tower Lord! Build and upgrade your tower in this incremental idle game. Fight off the forces of the Dark Lord, conquer new lands, and challenge his dominion with the power of your dragon.

Why similar: Idler 27%, Clicker 24.6%, Magic 11.3%, Management 7.9%, Fantasy 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: It emphasizes resource management and strategy within a fantasy setting, appealing to the tactical side of Refence players.

This is a minimalist-style tower defense game that is easy-going and relaxing, with a moderate level of difficulty. Build your tower formations to fend off enemies. It also supports online multiplayer, allowing you to team up and experience an unprecedented level of tower defense fun!

Why similar: Tower Defense 31.5%, Roguelite 20.7%, Funny 11.5%, Roguelike 10%, Strategy 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers a minimalist approach to roguelite tower defense, focusing on the same core mechanics as Refence.

Islets Defense is a turn-based tower defense game in which you build a small village to gather resources and defend your castle. Carefully plan your actions, as each move brings the enemy waves closer! Strategize building placements and play your cards wisely, as timing and order are key.

Why similar: Tower Defense 50.7%, Medieval 19.5%, Strategy 13.8%, Fantasy 8.3%, 2D 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: It combines city-building and resource management with tower defense, adding a layer of complexity to the Refence formula.

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 32.1%, Roguelike 16%, Funny 9.1%, Crafting 8.4%, Strategy 8%

Help a wizard build and upgrade a wizard tower in this incremental game! Use the tower to study magic, summon spirits, create buildings, and influence the world.

Why similar: Idler 29.3%, Clicker 27.5%, Magic 10.4%, Fantasy 8.3%, Strategy 7.9%

Color Defense is an idle/clicker game with a tower defense theme. You can choose between different towers and upgrades to survive as long as you can.....

Why similar: Tower Defense 28.5%, Clicker 22.4%, Strategy 21.6%, Casual 10.7%, Relaxing 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: A casual, indie-developed tower defense game that provides a relaxing experience similar to the vibe of Refence.

A roguelite tower defense where every defeat makes you stronger. Spend gold on powerful temporary boosts, invest gems in permanent upgrades, and push your tower higher each attempt as you fight to survive all 100 waves.

Why similar: Idler 27.1%, Tower Defense 23.4%, Clicker 21.2%, Medieval 5.8%, Strategy 5.4%

Idle Tower Defense is a game where you control a single tower to fight off hordes of enemies. No randomization. Choose from a variety of modules to create unique builds and upgrade modules and survive endless waves.

Why similar: Tower Defense 27.4%, Idler 25.8%, Clicker 24.4%, Relaxing 6.3%, Combat 5.3%

Survive waves of enemies in Ash Warden, an incremental tower defense where you slowly become overpowered. Unlock new abilities, fight against powerful bosses, and evolve into an unstoppable force against the endless Redgaze hordes.

Why similar: Tower Defense 21.3%, Idler 18.5%, Clicker 16.9%, Roguelite 11.4%, Management 9.1%

ValeGuard is an RTS, Town-Management hybrid game that combines Turn-Based City-Building with Real-Time Combat. Each day you construct your defenses, train troops, and prepare for attack. When enemies come in the night, you defend with towers, troops, and heroes with powerful abilities.

Why similar: Tower Defense 30.1%, Medieval 15%, Roguelike 13.5%, Management 13.1%, Magic 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers a turn-based strategy take on tower defense, perfect for players who want more control over their units than Refence provides.

Click Mage is a unique 2D resource gatherer and building game. Mine and process resources, upgrade your clicking power and construct buildings on an idyllic island with beautiful pixel art graphics.

Why similar: Clicker 30.1%, Crafting 14.9%, Magic 11.3%, Relaxing 11.1%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%

Prepare to embark on an epic adventure with tiny heroes in this tower defence game with a twist! Summon unique guardians to defend Lunalie against various enemies as she journeys through the wilderness of Prism.

Why similar: Tower Defense 58.2%, Strategy 31.5%, Indie 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: A unique tower defense game where you manage a group of heroes rather than static towers, aligning with the hero-centric design of Refence.

A short relaxing incremental game disguised as a tower defense, but enemies can’t reach your walls. Thanks to lava.

Why similar: Idler 25.4%, Clicker 24.7%, Tower Defense 18.6%, Strategy 9%, Relaxing 6.5%

Protect the Infinite Power Generator by looping around the train tracks! Battle endless waves of enemies in this unique hybrid of auto-battler, survivor, tower defense, idle/clicker gameplay. How long can you survive?

Why similar: Tower Defense 24.6%, Idler 22.4%, Clicker 20.2%, Relaxing 7.7%, Management 7.6%

Mob factory is an tower defense and automation game for the lazy adventurer. Smelt down enemy loot into turrets & factories to automate an ever expanding dungeon from the comfort of your tower.

Why similar: Tower Defense 43.5%, Crafting 17.9%, Management 12.3%, Strategy 8.8%, Fantasy 8.5%

Recruit hard-working helpers and magical creatures that automatically collect gold and crystals. Unlock new levels, invest in stronger units, and work your way up to the powerful dragon boss at the top. A relaxing pixel-style idle clicker!

Why similar: Clicker 44.6%, Pixel Graphics 11.9%, Idler 10.8%, Management 9.5%, Fantasy 7.9%

DEFRAG is a game about cleansing corrupted sectors and refining them through optimization to build a stronger system. Collect resources, adjust configurations, and complete your build as you progress.

Why similar: Idler 28.4%, Clicker 19.5%, Management 16.5%, Relaxing 10.9%, Strategy 6.6%

Free Tower Defense game with unique roguelike elements. Custom base building mechanics allow you to create your own base and maze with tiles earned after each wave. Unleash a variety of monsters, each with its own evolution path and unique skills, and evolve them into legendary creatures.

Why similar: Tower Defense 23.1%, Idler 20.1%, Roguelite 13.4%, Roguelike 12.6%, Magic 8.1%

Defense Clicker is an clicker game which will be soon F2P, with an tower defense theme and a few twists which make it very unique. You have to build an defense line with towers and upgrade them to stay alive as long as possible. when you die the map resets but you get a few special points depending on how long you survived.

Why similar: Tower Defense 41.4%, Clicker 34.9%, Strategy 15.4%, Casual 8.3%

An idle dungeon management game, where high tier units can create low tier units.

Why similar: Idler 33.1%, Clicker 28%, Funny 11.1%, Combat 8.6%, Strategy 7.4%

Use a variety of fireworks to fend off misfortune and protect your family!

Why similar: Tower Defense 34.1%, Funny 12%, Strategy 11.9%, Roguelite 11%, Roguelike 10.8%

Let Hero fight monsters while you do other things. Grind to gain experience and progress on the massive skill tree. Unlock new maps, drop the best loot and fight increasingly difficult enemies in medieval fantasy idle RPG.

Why similar: Idler 27.4%, Roguelite 16.8%, Medieval 15%, Magic 12.4%, Fantasy 7.2%

Grind for resources, manage your own fantasy village, create and equip your heroes and send them to collect swag in Swag and Sorcery - a new streamlined RPG from the creators of Punch Club and Graveyard Keeper.

Why similar: Idler 16.3%, Clicker 15.9%, Management 11%, Crafting 10.5%, Roguelite 9.7%

A unique Tower Defense game featuring Monster Collecting and Roguelike mechanics. Hatch, upgrade, and command a party of monster defenders, while unleashing player spells, to defend your base from the hordes of invading robots.

Why similar: Tower Defense 62.9%, Roguelike 32.3%, Strategy 2.7%, Casual 1.3%, Indie 0.9%

Demon Castle Building Dungeon Management Simulation

Why similar: Tower Defense 47%, Strategy 20.1%, Casual 10.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%, 2D 5.9%

A light Rogue strategy game centered on building and defense. Build your territory, recruit soldiers to fend off enemies. 9 maps, 6 weapons (30 talents), 40 monsters, 30 units/buildings. Plan your pace, control soldiers, choose abilities—enjoy command and strategy.

Why similar: Tower Defense 29.5%, Roguelite 19.6%, Medieval 14.4%, Roguelike 13.6%, Magic 7.6%

An RTS-Roguelike hybrid with auto-battling troops. Master building placement, swarm your enemies, and smash their defenses with unit-commander combos!

Why similar: Tower Defense 34.7%, Roguelite 18.1%, Medieval 14.3%, Strategy 8%, Fantasy 6.5%

Strategically place turrets and build defenses to maximize your firepower against colossal Titans! Experiment with different setups, optimize your battlefield, and take down legendary creatures with the most efficient tactics. Every decision counts in this unique tower defense experience!

Why similar: Tower Defense 20.5%, Idler 20.3%, Clicker 17.5%, Medieval 8.6%, Management 6.8%

Tower Defense Rogue-like. Defend a temple on a procedural map with variety of towers. Craft your strategy through Boon and Curse cards. With every run earn faith to upgrade the weapons. Many progression paths keep you engaged and entertained without getting stuck.

Why similar: Tower Defense 47.9%, Roguelike 28.6%, Strategy 11.8%, Management 7.7%, Indie 2.2%

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 32.2%, Roguelite 19.9%, Roguelike 16.8%, Magic 8.8%, Strategy 7.8%

Defend your dungeon against a bunch of impolite humans in this humorous tower/lane defense game. Summon monsters, change tactics on the fly & skip funny dialogue to defeat waves and waves of the most generic heroes mankind has ever seen!

Why similar: Tower Defense 47.3%, Funny 17.6%, Strategy 11.6%, Pixel Graphics 7.1%, Fantasy 6.5%

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 31.4%, Roguelite 19.8%, Roguelike 17.5%, Funny 9.1%, Strategy 8.3%

Summon and merge to stop incoming waves of monsters. Use over 100 different units to defend against over 200 monsters. Utilize each unit's unique traits and skills to create your own combinations of units and move them around to clear the stage while avoiding the boss's skills.

Why similar: Tower Defense 42.8%, Pixel Graphics 13.3%, Fantasy 8.7%, Strategy 8.1%, Magic 6.5%

Forest Heroes combines defense gameplay with roguelike deck-building. Enjoy intense battles and diverse strategies with simple controls!

Why similar: Tower Defense 35.2%, Roguelite 20.1%, Roguelike 13.6%, Strategy 9.7%, Combat 9.5%

The castle needs a hero – hordes of trolls are surrounding it! Build towers, save money, learn spells - don't let the enemy in! Follow the exciting story of the dwarven kingdom's eternal struggle against the troll hordes, who want only to crush the dwarves and claim their territory.

Why similar: Tower Defense 51.5%, Strategy 18.5%, Fantasy 11%, Casual 7.6%, Indie 4.6%

Castle Cardians fused card games,roguelike and real time colony defense together. Build your powerful deck, defend the castle and beat invaders.

Why similar: Tower Defense 32.4%, Roguelike 18.6%, Medieval 12.7%, Strategy 11.2%, Pixel Graphics 10.7%

Fend off hordes of enemies in this arcade tower defense roguelite with autobattler elements. Build up a team of powerful synergies and become unstoppable.

Why similar: Roguelike 31.8%, Roguelite 29%, Pixel Graphics 11.4%, 2D 7.2%, Combat 6.5%

'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 42.4%, Roguelite 30.4%, Strategy 15.4%, 2D 6.2%, Casual 2.5%

Lead a party of Cave Heroes to explore dungeons, battle monsters and defeat tough archdemons. Build your village, collect loot, rescue pets and much more in this idle RPG.

Why similar: Idler 28.4%, Clicker 23.7%, Strategy 9.7%, Magic 9.1%, Management 8.1%