- #1 PuzzleQuest: Challenge of the Warlords
97% matchVery Positive87% of 1,115 reviews2008
Dev: Infinite InteractivePub: D3Publisher of America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 15.4 hrs≥1hr: 69%
PuzzleQuest: Challenge of the Warlords delivers, for the first time ever, classic puzzle-game action backed with an epic story of good vs. evil. Challenge your match 3 skills as you battle against computer opponents to save the Kingdom of Etheria from the evil Lord Bane.
Why similar: Match 3 72.3% ★, RPG 13.6%, Casual 9.6%, Strategy 3.7%, Indie 0.8%
Why You'll Like It: This classic title perfectly mirrors the core loop of using match-3 mechanics to drive RPG combat and character progression.
- #2 Puzzle Kingdoms
96% matchMixed56% of 325 reviews2009
Dev: Infinite InteractivePub: Strategy First
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 46%
Puzzle Kingdoms challenges players to plan out strategic attacks in order to defeat their opponents. Order troops across the map, conquering cities through innovative puzzle gameplay. Players build and manage armies led by heroic commanders to save the world of Etheria from the brink of destruction.
Why similar: Match 3 71.8% ★, Casual 16.9%, RPG 11.3%
Why You'll Like It: It bridges the gap between puzzle-based combat and kingdom-level strategy, making it a natural companion to ReignMaker.
- #3 Triple Town
96% matchVery Positive92% of 818 reviews2012
Dev: Spry Fox
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 16.5 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Triple Town is an award-winning original puzzle game in which you try to grow the greatest possible city. The larger the city you build, the more points you score. You build your city by matching three or more game-pieces: combine three grasses to make a bush, three bushes to make a tree...
Why similar: Match 3 60.6% ★, Strategy 19%, Casual 14.5%, Indie 5.9%
Why You'll Like It: This game captures the addictive, strategic city-building puzzle loop that makes the non-combat segments of ReignMaker so engaging.
- #4 Isle of Arrows
95% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,065 reviews2022
Dev: Gridpop
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 16.2 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Isle of Arrows is a Puzzle Tower Defense game in which you build a fortress in the sky. Place towers, expand the isle, and build your own paths. Can you find the perfect spot for each tile to beat the RNG and defend against waves of invaders?
Why similar: Tower Defense 51.8%, Strategy 33.7%, Casual 14.5%
Why You'll Like It: This title blends tower defense with puzzle-like tile placement and roguelite elements, emphasizing the strategic positioning found in ReignMaker.
- #5 Gems of War - Puzzle RPG
94% matchMostly Positive79% of 10,692 reviews2014
Dev: Infinity Plus 2Pub: 505 Games
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 152.6 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Gems of War is a Match-3 RPG from the original creators of Puzzle Quest! Start your RPG journey and fight puzzle battles through hundreds of quests, or build your army of troops and go to war in strategic PVP match-3 combat!
Why similar: Match 3 70.4% ★, Strategy 10.7%, RPG 10.1%, Casual 5.8%, Adventure 2.9%
Why You'll Like It: This game expands the match-3 combat formula by adding deep team-building, kingdom management, and persistent RPG progression.
- #6 ValeGuard
93% matchMixed68% of 174 reviews2018
Dev: Lost Tower Games
Windows
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 50.8%, Strategy 35.8%, Indie 13.5%
Why You'll Like It: It focuses on the defensive strategy and base-building aspects of ReignMaker, requiring careful planning to survive waves of enemies.
- #7 Tomb of Tyrants
92% matchVery Positive81% of 327 reviews2015
Dev: Jake Huhman
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Claim and defend the Tomb of Tyrants against greedy adventurers by matching tiles to build a deadly dungeon full of traps, minions, and more!
Why similar: Match 3 50% ★, Strategy 20.3%, Tower Defense 11.5%, Casual 10.5%, Indie 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: It uses match-3 mechanics to build a dungeon and defend it, creating a unique hybrid of puzzle and strategy.
- #8 Runefall
91% matchVery Positive89% of 142 reviews2018
Dev: PlaycademyPub: GC Games
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Explore the kingdom of Silverdale in this innovative new match-3 adventure that pairs the classic matching with exploration and discovery, item collection, quests, town building, and more! Traverse HUGE environments, collect resources, overcome obstacles, and upgrade the town of Rivermoor.
Why similar: Casual 63.4%, Indie 36.6%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a more casual take on the match-3 genre with an adventure-focused narrative and exploration elements.
- #9 Kingdom Two Crowns
89% 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 57.9%, Strategy 29.3%, Adventure 12.8%
Why You'll Like It: It emphasizes the city-building and defensive survival aspects of ReignMaker, tasking players with managing a kingdom against encroaching threats.
- #10 Warstone TD
90% matchVery Positive83% of 3,869 reviews2018
Dev: Battlecruiser Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Warstone is a Tower Defense game, with RPG, Strategy, and even city building elements. Detailed Hi-res graphics and beautiful illustrations combine with a deep storyline to draw you into the world.
Why similar: Tower Defense 52.8%, Strategy 36.1%, Indie 11.1%
Why You'll Like It: This tower defense title incorporates RPG hero classes and spell-casting mechanics that mirror the tactical variety of ReignMaker.
- #11 Royal Defense
91% matchMostly Positive72% of 382 reviews2014
Dev: Good GamesPub: 8Floor
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 98%
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 32.4%, Strategy 31.9%, Casual 15.4%, Adventure 10.9%, Indie 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: A straightforward tower defense game that focuses on the core defensive mechanics present in ReignMaker's combat phases.
- #12 GemCraft - Frostborn Wrath
89% matchVery Positive89% of 2,818 reviews2020
Dev: Game in a Bottle
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 38.1 hrs≥1hr: 90%
The epic tower defense dark fantasy journey continues! Create powerful gems with various abilities and take on the battle against an endlessly flowing army of monsters, and face the growing darkness as you fight your way back towards the Spiritforge.
Why similar: Tower Defense 55.3%, Strategy 37.8%, Indie 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: A deep tower defense experience that incorporates significant RPG-style skill trees and strategic depth similar to ReignMaker's defense phases.
- #13 Dungeon of the ENDLESS™
88% 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 34.2%, Strategy 29.5%, RPG 20.1%, Indie 8.7%, Adventure 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: This game masterfully combines tower defense, resource management, and squad-based strategy in a challenging, persistent environment.
- #14 Dungeons & Jewels
86% matchVery Positive91% of 102 reviews2023
Dev: JJJ
Windows · Linux
Roguelike twist on tile-matching puzzle games. Collect relics. Learn spells. Unlock new equipment. Fight bosses and monsters. Use your abilities by matching tiles, creating combos, and solving puzzles!
Why similar: Match 3 62.7% ★, Strategy 14.6%, RPG 10.7%, Casual 7.9%, Indie 4.1%
Why You'll Like It: It integrates roguelite progression into a match-3 framework, offering a modern take on the puzzle-combat genre.
- #15 Million Dungeon
86% matchMixed70% of 278 reviews2020
Dev: TallRoad StudioPub: Boke Technology Co., Ltd
Windows
Join us for an epic adventure spanning the six realms of man! Build your squad for thrilling tactical match-3 action! Strife plagues the land, and only one bold adventurer has what it takes to unravel the mysteries overtaking the world.
Why similar: Strategy 29.8%, RPG 25.8%, Casual 18.6%, Adventure 14%, Indie 11.8%
Why You'll Like It: It blends strategy and RPG elements with a focus on managing dungeon encounters and character growth.
- #16 Kingdom Defense
87% matchMixed42% of 123 reviews2017
Dev: Mikhail MelnikovPub: SA Industry
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 48 minMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 47%
In Kingdom Defense you have to be in the role of the commander of the defense of the kingdom. You will have to keep defense using three towers, soldiers, traps and a variety of improvements for them. For a successful level you need to hold out under the pressure of hostile troops, not allowing him to get to the territory of the kingdom.
Why similar: Strategy 34.5%, Tower Defense 26.7%, Casual 23%, Indie 15.8%
Why You'll Like It: This title provides a classic tower defense experience with a fantasy aesthetic that aligns well with the theme of ReignMaker.
- #17 Desktop Dungeons
84% matchVery Positive84% of 2,339 reviews2023
Dev: QCF Design
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 58%
Each step into the unknown heals you and reveals new obstacles as you guide fresh heros to glorious retirement or ignominious death. Master tactical spells, appease ancient gods and get rich through taxidermy in this award-winning quick-play puzzle-roguelike.
Why similar: RPG 71.5%, Casual 28.5%
Why You'll Like It: This game treats dungeon exploration as a complex puzzle, requiring the same kind of careful resource management seen in ReignMaker.
- #18 Oafmatch
84% matchVery Positive82% of 68 reviews2017
Dev: NCR GamesPub: Netcore Games
Windows
Oafmatch is a role-playing game that combines traditional RPG turn-based combat with match-three and roguelike mechanics.Go into battle with four party members from thirty playable classes, power up weapons by making colored gem matches, then unleash devastating attacks on your enemies!
Why similar: Match 3 52.1% ★, RPG 21.5%, Casual 16.5%, Indie 9.8%
Why You'll Like It: A quirky match-3 RPG that focuses on party-based combat and unique character abilities.
- #19 Fantasy Kingdom Simulator
85% matchMixed48% of 203 reviews2016
Dev: SimProse StudiosPub: Conglomerate 5
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Fantasy Kingdom Simulator transports you into a medieval realm where you reign as King of four villages, and your duty is to help them grow and blossom into fully developed cities. You'll be making meaningful choices, important decisions and face the consequences if you plan poorly.
Why similar: Casual 44.2%, Strategy 40.8%, Indie 15.1%
Why You'll Like It: It focuses on the simulation and strategy aspects of managing a fantasy realm, mirroring the political strategy of ReignMaker.
- #20 The Monarch: First Light
83% matchMixed66% of 111 reviews2024
Dev: Citadel Games
Windows
Will you be the savior to purify this land? The Monarch is a lane-defense game where you control a monarch, expand your kingdom, and defend against evil by strategically managing gold resources, recruiting diverse units, and exploring a world filled with mythical threats.
Why similar: Tower Defense 67.9%, Strategy 32.1%
Why You'll Like It: It combines tower defense with base-building and survival, focusing on the strategic defense of a growing kingdom.
- #21 Rogue Tower
82% matchVery Positive82% of 5,842 reviews2022
Dev: Die of Death Games
Windows
Median: 10.7 hrsMean: 20.2 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 53.8%, Strategy 32.1%, Casual 14.1%
Why You'll Like It: This game adds procedural generation and roguelite mechanics to the tower defense genre, increasing the strategic variety of each playthrough.
- #22 Dungeon Village 2
81% matchVery Positive87% of 653 reviews2023
Dev: Kairosoft Co.,Ltd
Windows
Median: 8.9 hrsMean: 15.2 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Recruit adventurers and monsters to create your own RRG-style town!
Why similar: Strategy 40.5%, RPG 36.3%, Casual 23.1%
Why You'll Like It: This city-building simulation focuses on managing an RPG town, capturing the administrative and growth-oriented side of ReignMaker.
- #23 TAVERN GUARDIANS: BANQUET
82% matchMixed70% of 76 reviews2018
Dev: WOMBO COMBO GAMES INC.
Windows
Welcome to Tavern Guardians, a strategic match three RPG! Every action you take will determine your success against countless monsters and magical creatures. Take up arms as a heroic guardian and claim victory against evil!
Why similar: Match 3 51.1% ★, Strategy 15.1%, RPG 13.6%, Casual 12.5%, Indie 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: This game utilizes match-3 mechanics to fuel tactical combat, emphasizing character positioning and skill timing.
- #24 KingSim
81% matchVery Positive85% of 209 reviews2020
Dev: Fuzzy Pixel Game Studio
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Become the King in a story-driven 8-bit style game, where choice matters. And try not to die instantly...
Why similar: Strategy 53.3%, RPG 46.7%
Why You'll Like It: A text-heavy strategy game that focuses on the political decision-making and management aspects of ruling a kingdom.
- #25 Relic Guardian - Tower Defense
76% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 914 reviews2025
Dev: Mystrigger
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 79%
"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 38.3%, Strategy 29.5%, Casual 15.1%, RPG 6.4%, Indie 5.7%
- #26 Hero Emblems II
79% matchMixed59% of 270 reviews2024
Dev: HeatPot Games
Windows
Hero Emblems II is a Japanese-style RPG that combines elements from side-scrollers and Match-3 games. Players will control members of the Night Chasers and embark on an adventure to become heroes in order to help the people who are suffering.
Why similar: Match 3 74.2% ★, RPG 13.6%, Indie 6.2%, Adventure 6%
Why You'll Like It: A match-3 RPG that focuses heavily on party management and tactical skill usage during puzzle battles.
- #27 Silver Tale
80% matchMixed69% of 89 reviews2017
Dev: PlaycademyPub: Shaman Game Studios
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 13.8 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Take a fantastical journey across the kingdom. Solve quests, collect rare artifacts, build upgrades, and even craft new items in this innovative new match-3 experience!
Why similar: Match 3 77.1% ★, Casual 22.9%
Why You'll Like It: A casual match-3 game that incorporates light RPG elements and quest-based progression.
- #28 Heroes of Hellas 3: Athens
78% matchVery Positive92% of 227 reviews2015
Dev: Alawar Casual
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Rebuild Athens from the ashes of its destruction and secure the help of the Heroes of Olympus as you battle an evil god!
Why similar: Match 3 57.1% ★, Strategy 23.6%, Casual 14.7%, Adventure 2.4%, Indie 2.2%
Why You'll Like It: This title offers a casual match-3 experience with a city-building theme, focusing on the reconstruction of a fantasy city.
- #29 Siegebreaker
76% matchMostly Positive79% of 95 reviews2024
Dev: Immortal ForgePub: indie.io
Windows
Conquer the realm in this strategic tower defense game. Build unique towers, unlock powerful upgrades, and master new tactics to overpower your enemies and vanquish the fallen gods.
Why similar: Tower Defense 50.7%, Strategy 38.8%, Adventure 10.5%
- #30 Soulestination
75% matchVery Positive92% of 608 reviews2021
Dev: Zaxiquej
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 81%
"Soulestination" is a magic tower (fixed-value strategy RPG) game that incorporates meta elements. Players need to control Rovia as the savior, fight the enemy in the process of exploring the world, and gradually see the essence of the world.
Why similar: RPG 33.2%, Strategy 31.1%, Adventure 20.2%, Indie 15.5%
- #31 Crowntakers
77% matchMostly Positive74% of 681 reviews2014
Dev: Bulwark StudiosPub: Kasedo Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Crowntakers combines turn-based strategy with RPG elements and takes you at the behest of the crown into a medieval fantasy world full of challenging encounters and epic adventures. With its randomly generated world, Crowntakers offers a varied gaming experience every time you set out to fight evil.
Why similar: Strategy 46.3%, RPG 38.1%, Indie 15.7%
- #32 Dragon Kingdom War
78% matchMixed54% of 85 reviews2017
Dev: Play Spirit Limited
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Welcome to the magical world of "Dragon Kingdom War: Puzzle RPG", an adventure that combines addictive game play from turn-based strategy, role playing, card battle & match 3.
Why similar: Casual 38.4%, Strategy 27.3%, RPG 23.7%, Indie 10.6%
- #33 RLLL: Tower of Choices
73% matchVery Positive80% of 65 reviews2026
Dev: Team5D
Windows
RLLL: Tower of Choices blends party-based RPG, deck-building, and roguelite elements. Roll dice to move, make choices that matter, and build your perfect party through class advancement and companion recruitment. Discover powerful synergies between artifacts and skills with each new run.
Why similar: Strategy 59.8%, RPG 21.5%, Casual 18.7%
- #34 Dungeon of Elements
77% matchMixed55% of 323 reviews2014
Dev: Frogdice
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Dungeon of Elements is an RPG dungeon crawler with combat inspired by some of our favorite classic puzzle games like Dr. Mario or Tetris. In Dungeon of Elements (DoE), core meets casual as we combine many different styles of gameplay in a fun, immersive experience.
Why similar: Casual 27.4%, Strategy 25.7%, RPG 24.8%, Adventure 12.4%, Indie 9.8%
- #35 Dungeon No Dungeon: Tyrant's Endgame
73% matchVery Positive95% of 66 reviews2024
Dev: 302 StudioPub: 302 GAMES INC
Windows · Mac
Unique Match-3 Gameplay with Exciting Elemental Clashes. This is a casual strategy indie game that combines match-3, synthesis, and deck-building gameplay.
Why similar: Match 3 73.5% ★, Strategy 20.7%, Indie 5.8%
- #36 Fantasy Town Regional Manager
74% matchVery Positive80% of 91 reviews2021
Dev: Caps Collective
Windows · Mac · Linux
Run a fantasy town for adventurers. Save it from monsters. Save it from itself. Watch it crumble to dust. Do it all again.
Why similar: Strategy 59.5%, Casual 28.2%, Indie 12.3%
- #37 The Monarch
72% matchMostly Positive73% of 106 reviews2024
Dev: Citadel Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Will you be the savior to purify this land? The Monarch is a lane-defense game where you control a monarch, expand your kingdom, and defend against evil by strategically managing gold resources, recruiting diverse units, and exploring a world filled with mythical threats.
Why similar: Tower Defense 64.6%, Strategy 35.4%
- #38 Magic Quest
75% matchMixed66% of 56 reviews2016
Dev: Stereo7 Games
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 99%
Magic Quest is a tower defense game with towers, mighty enemies, bosses and heroes with unique abilities.
Why similar: Strategy 37.6%, Tower Defense 33.8%, Casual 20.1%, Indie 8.5%
- #39 Demon Castle Story
71% matchMostly Positive78% of 142 reviews2026
Dev: Kairosoft Co.,Ltd
Windows
Demon Castle Building Dungeon Management Simulation
Why similar: RPG 28.7%, Strategy 27.4%, Tower Defense 23.4%, Casual 17.4%, Indie 3.1%
- #40 Secrets of Magonia
71% matchVery Positive92% of 98 reviews2024
Dev: Elixion
Windows
In this tower defence game, you enter the world of Magonia and defend it against hordes of humans, orcs, ogres and other evil forces. Fight in different areas and adapt your strategy to the terrain and the enemy forces.
Why similar: Tower Defense 32.7%, Strategy 25.4%, RPG 15.3%, Casual 11.3%, Adventure 10.5%
- #41 Lessaria: Fantasy Kingdom Sim
69% matchMostly Positive78% of 2,633 reviews2025
Dev: Rockbee TeamPub: Polden Publishing
Windows
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Lessaria is an RTS inspired by Majesty 👑 where you guide heroes with indirect control. Play through the campaign or relax in sandbox mode as you build your magical kingdom.
Why similar: Tower Defense 40.8%, Strategy 33.3%, RPG 25.9%
- #42 The Forgotten Land
73% matchMostly Positive72% of 101 reviews2020
Dev: rokaplay
Windows
"The Forgotten Land" is a turn-based "Combat & Puzzle Match 3" with streamlined RPG and Management elements in a Dark Fantasy setting.
Why similar: Match 3 47% ★, Strategy 21.4%, Casual 11.8%, Adventure 8.3%, Indie 7.3%
- #43 Automatic Kingdom
69% matchVery Positive88% of 52 reviews2026
Dev: Matthew Pontarolo
Windows · Mac · Linux
Build the perfect kingdom in this turn-based strategy game that combines elements of automation, board games, and city builders. Keep your kingdom happy, endure hostile Challenges, and unlock new cards as your kingdom becomes more prosperous.
Why similar: Strategy 79.6%, Indie 20.4%
- #44 Legend of Towercraft
72% matchMixed70% of 96 reviews2020
Dev: Martin Bartsch
Windows
'Legend of Towercraft' is a Free-to-Play Tower Defense/ARPG which has NO Pay-to-Win elements. The world is in ruins and as the Guardian of your community below the mountain, you have the task to rebuild your town and protect it from the growing corruption.
Why similar: Strategy 37.8%, RPG 30.8%, Tower Defense 17.6%, Indie 13.7%
- #45 Evertown
74% matchMostly Negative39% of 117 reviews2016
Dev: cg-imagine
Windows
Evertown is a RTS (real-time strategy) game with some survival elements. The goal is to raise your town to make it safe (the longest you can).
Why similar: Strategy 34%, RPG 23.8%, Casual 16.8%, Adventure 12.9%, Indie 12.6%
- #46 Defend the Rook
70% 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 43.1%, Strategy 30.6%, RPG 26.3%
- #47 Weather Lord: Following the Princess Collector's Edition
71% matchVery Positive86% of 51 reviews2016
Dev: Alawar Casual
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 90%
The power of the elements is in your hands! Use it to reclaim your kingdom!
Why similar: Strategy 47%, Casual 28%, Adventure 21%, Indie 4%
- #48 The Counting Kingdom
70% matchVery Positive97% of 117 reviews2014
Dev: Little Worlds Interactive
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 2.3 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Get your spellbook ready! It’s time to protect The Counting Kingdom in this tactical math puzzler featuring strategic tower defense gameplay and a colorful cast of characters. Banish monsters and save the day!
Why similar: Strategy 50.8%, Casual 31.9%, Indie 17.3%
- #49 Hexguardian
67% matchMostly Positive80% of 685 reviews2024
Dev: Split Second GamesPub: Yogscast Games
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 79%
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 58.6%, Strategy 41.4%
- #50 ELARIENNE
68% matchMixed67% of 83 reviews2025
Dev: JDL
Windows
ELARIENNE is a defense game built on meticulous calculation and hardcore strategy. A single stroke of luck may shift the tide, but it is the carefully constructed strategy that ultimately decides the battle. Withstand relentless waves and protect the heart of the world of ELARIENNE.
Why similar: Tower Defense 47.3%, Strategy 34.2%, Casual 18.5%
- #51 Emberward
65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 3,607 reviews2024
Dev: Refic Games
Windows
Median: 7.7 hrsMean: 25.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Build twisting mazes with tetromino blocks and deploy unique towers in this strategic roguelite tower defense adventure!
Why similar: Tower Defense 51.9%, Strategy 37.1%, Indie 10.9%
- #52 Thronefall
63% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 22,563 reviews2024
Dev: GrizzlyGamesPub: Mythwright
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%
A minimalist game about building and defending your little kingdom.
Why similar: Tower Defense 56.6%, Strategy 38.9%, Indie 4.4%
- #53 Tile Tale
68% matchMostly Positive75% of 50 reviews2022
Dev: Sokpop Collective
Windows · Mac
Push colorful tiles into the grid creating fields of the same type to gain new tile types. Create different worlds such as jungle islands, wasteland volcano land or even a big city!
Why similar: Match 3 73.3% ★, Strategy 25.8%, Indie 1%
- #54 Royal Merchant
68% matchMixed63% of 86 reviews2023
Dev: Badim
Windows · Mac
Manage your team of Heroes and Crafters while upgrading your Castle in Royal Merchant! A blend of RPG, clicker, idler, and management gameplay with epic quests, crafting, and conquering bosses. Master the trade, outfit your Heroes, and grow your trade empire.
Why similar: Strategy 41%, RPG 35.8%, Casual 23.2%
- #55 Miner Lou
69% matchMostly Positive77% of 87 reviews2019
Dev: Fuzzy Code Studio LLC
Windows
Mine and combine gems for your defenses. Play Arcade Mode and accompany Lou on a journey to save the Star Babies.
Why similar: Strategy 36.4%, RPG 26%, Tower Defense 24.6%, Indie 13.1%
- #56 Defense of Roman Britain
70% matchMixed61% of 54 reviews2017
Dev: First Games Interactive
Windows · Mac
Tower defense Game to safeguard the land of Rome.
Why similar: Tower Defense 38.6%, Strategy 30.9%, Casual 19.4%, Indie 11%
- #57 Dungeon Wizards
67% matchVery Positive92% of 61 reviews2022
Dev: Tubby Turtle Studios
Windows
Dungeon Wizards combines classic Rogue-Lite and colorful Match3 with adventurous Roleplay elements. Venture on your very own journey, collect and combine rare relics with powerful spells and face loads of challenging enemies!
Why similar: Match 3 62.3% ★, Strategy 14.3%, RPG 12.9%, Casual 9.1%, Indie 1.4%
- #58 Forests, Fields and Fortresses
66% matchVery Positive95% of 77 reviews2023
Dev: 9 Eyes Game Studio
Windows · Mac
Forests, Fields and Fortresses - is a mix of a puzzle and a board game in which you have to build your kingdom.
Why similar: Strategy 48.8%, Casual 43.3%, Indie 7.9%