- #1 Kingdom Rush Origins - Tower Defense
97% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 7,641 reviews2018
Dev: Ironhide Game Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 9.0 hrsMean: 19.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Command your elven army and defend mystical lands from sea serpents, evil sorcerers, and wave after wave of gnoll tribesman, all with the help of brand-spankin’ new towers, heroes, and spells to fend off every last baddie.
Why similar: Strategy 58.4%, Indie 41.6%
Why You'll Like It: It provides a refined, high-quality experience that perfectly mirrors the kingdom-defense premise of your seed game.
- #2 Kingdom Rush - Tower Defense
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 16,302 reviews2014
Dev: Ironhide Game Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.9 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: Strategy 62.9%, Indie 37.1%
Why You'll Like It: This title is the gold standard for fantasy-themed tower defense, offering the same polished strategic depth and charm found in Rise of the Ancients.
- #3 Defense Grid: The Awakening
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 5,303 reviews2008
Dev: Hidden Path Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 15.1 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Defense Grid: The Awakening is a unique spin on tower defense gameplay that will appeal to players of all skill levels. A horde of enemies is invading, and it's up to the player to stop them by strategically building fortification towers around their base.
Why similar: Strategy 59.8%, Indie 40.2%
Why You'll Like It: A classic of the genre that emphasizes tactical maze-building and efficient tower placement against waves of invaders.
- #4 Ancient Planet Tower Defense
95% matchVery Positive82% of 1,186 reviews2015
Dev: Moonlight Mouse
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Ancient Planet is classic tower defense game. The stronghold of an ancient civilization has been invaded by hordes of alien raiders. Use powerful technologies of the Ancient and repel the attack of the enemy's armies!
Why similar: Strategy 52%, Indie 48%
Why You'll Like It: This game shares a similar aesthetic and classic tower defense flow, making it a natural transition from Rise of the Ancients.
- #5 Bloons TD 6
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 382,546 reviews2018
Dev: Ninja Kiwi
Windows · Mac
Median: 19.4 hrsMean: 75.6 hrs≥1hr: 92%
The Bloons are back and better than ever! Get ready for a massive 3D tower defense game designed to give you hours and hours of the best strategy gaming available.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
Why You'll Like It: While visually distinct, it offers the most robust and satisfying tower defense mechanics currently available on Steam.
- #6 GemCraft - Frostborn Wrath
94% 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: Strategy 65.9%, Indie 34.1%
Why You'll Like It: This game offers deep, complex progression systems that will satisfy players looking for more strategic depth than the average tower defense title.
- #7 Orcs Must Die! 2
93% matchVery Positive92% of 19,505 reviews2012
Dev: Robot Entertainment
Windows
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 11.9 hrs≥1hr: 91%
You’ve tossed, burned and sliced them by the thousands – now orcs must die more than ever before! Grab a friend and slay orcs in untold numbers in this sequel to the 2011 AIAS Strategy Game of the Year from Robot Entertainment.
Why similar: Strategy 60.2%, Indie 39.8%
Why You'll Like It: It blends traditional tower defense with third-person action, providing a more intense and hands-on approach to defending your realm.
- #8 Cursed Treasure 2
91% matchVery Positive82% of 565 reviews2017
Dev: IriySoftPub: Armor Games Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 10.2 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Why be good when you can be... bad? Cursed Treasure 2 is an addictive tower-defense game that puts the power of darkness at your fingertips. Build towers of powerful orcs, demons, and undead, and master powerful spells, to protect your precious hoard from all manner of no-good do-gooders.
Why similar: Strategy 50.8%, Indie 49.2%
Why You'll Like It: A highly addictive fantasy-themed game that focuses on protecting your gems from waves of heroes, much like defending a kingdom.
- #9 Defense Technica
92% matchMostly Negative40% of 188 reviews2013
Dev: Kuno Interactive
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Defense Technica is the next evolution in hardcore tower defense strategy games. Protect the core from an onslaught of unrelenting biomechanical terrors with a powerful range of tower defense units – each with their own upgradable features and methods of attacks.
Why similar: Strategy 53.3%, Indie 46.7%
Why You'll Like It: It provides a solid, traditional tower defense experience with a focus on tactical map management and enemy pathing.
- #10 Anomaly Defenders
91% matchMostly Positive77% of 676 reviews2014
Dev: 11 bit studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Anomaly Defenders is the closing installment of the Anomaly series. The original incarnation of the Tower Offense sub-genre had players controlling humans fighting alien invaders. Now, the tables have turned. The human counterattack is underway and the alien homeworld is under threat.
Why similar: Strategy 56.4%, Indie 43.6%
Why You'll Like It: This game flips the script by having you play as the defense, offering high production values and intense tactical combat.
- #11 Dungeon Defenders
89% matchVery Positive93% of 18,745 reviews2011
Dev: Chromatic Games
Windows
Median: 9.2 hrsMean: 42.0 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Create a hero from one of four classes to save Etheria in this 4-player coop Tower Defense Action-RPG. Includes Steam exclusive Portal gun & TF2 familiars!
Why similar: Strategy 100%
Why You'll Like It: This title successfully integrates RPG character progression with tower defense, allowing you to actively participate in the defense of your base.
- #12 Evil Defenders
90% matchVery Positive82% of 395 reviews2015
Dev: CP Decision
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 11.8 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Evil Defenders is a fun, frenetic defense game: build and upgrade your towers, сast spells to repel enemy forces, use special landmarks and defend the Lands of Evil from invaders! Feel free to play the game in many different ways through unique tower upgrades, a deep skill tree and 100 in-game achievements.
Why similar: Strategy 54.3%, Indie 45.7%
Why You'll Like It: It features a dark fantasy aesthetic and a variety of upgrade paths that mirror the progression systems in Rise of the Ancients.
- #13 Sanctum 2
89% 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: Strategy 59.5%, Indie 40.5%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a unique hybrid experience that combines first-person shooter mechanics with traditional tower defense strategy.
- #14 Fieldrunners 2
88% matchVery Positive86% of 524 reviews2013
Dev: Subatomic Studios LLC
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 16.5 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Get ready to DEFEND THE WORLD! The biggest sequel in tower defense history is finally here: Fieldrunners 2 has arrived! From Subatomic Studios, creators of the award winning classic strategy game comes an all new adventure that was years in the making.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
Why You'll Like It: A classic path-building tower defense game that requires players to manipulate enemy movement through clever tower placement.
- #15 Broken Banners
86% matchVery Positive81% of 59 reviews2022
Dev: Eirik Wiklund
Windows
Defend your kingdom from evil monsters in this combination of Tower Defense and Auto Battle. Place your defenses and stop the forces of evil from reaching your kingdom.
Why similar: Strategy 74.4%, Indie 25.6%
Why You'll Like It: It introduces auto-battler elements to the tower defense genre, providing a fresh tactical twist on defending your position.
- #16 Legacy of Defense
84% matchMostly Positive78% of 407 reviews2025
Dev: Enter the Game Studios
Windows
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: Strategy 62.8%, Indie 37.2%
Why You'll Like It: A modern take on the genre that incorporates roguelite elements, ensuring that every playthrough feels distinct and challenging.
- #17 Rush for Glory
87% matchMixed61% of 148 reviews2014
Dev: Parseh Game StudioPub: KATNAPPE SP. Z O. O.
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 29.8 hrs≥1hr: 34%
Rush for Glory is featuring challenging and rewarding Tower Defense battles, in which players are defending their base against an alien invasion. By strategically building towers and upgrading them, the player can keep his base safely and further progress through the extensive singleplayer campaign.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
Why You'll Like It: A straightforward and challenging tower defense game that emphasizes classic mechanics and wave management.
- #18 Siege of Centauri
86% matchMixed66% of 448 reviews2019
Dev: Stardock Entertainment
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 44%
Defend against thousands of enemies in this explosive tower defense game. Deploy upgradable towers and unleash powerful orbital abilities as you try to protect Earth's first colony world from destruction.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on large-scale tactical defense against massive swarms, perfect for those who enjoy the scale of Rise of the Ancients.
- #19 Hold The Fort
85% matchVery Positive83% of 58 reviews2019
Dev: Monster Tooth Studios
Windows
Dive into intense, fantasy, tower defense action! Using turrets, spells, and your cunning, you must defend your kingdom against an onslaught of enemies launching a surprise attack while the king is away.
Why similar: Indie 50.4%, Strategy 49.6%
Why You'll Like It: This game emphasizes the tactical aspect of holding a specific point, requiring careful unit placement to survive waves.
- #20 XENOBREAKERS: Classic Tower Defense
82% matchVery Positive86% of 83 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 50.1%, Indie 49.9%
Why You'll Like It: This title leans into a stylized comic-book aesthetic while delivering the core tower defense gameplay you enjoy.
- #21 CastleStorm
83% matchVery Positive89% of 1,616 reviews2013
Dev: Zen Studios
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Welcome to the world of CastleStorm, a super genre mashup of 2D physics destruction mashed with tower defense brawler! CastleStorm was born out of the fond childhood memory of building and destroying LEGO castles.
Why similar: Indie 55.2%, Strategy 44.8%
Why You'll Like It: This game combines tower defense with physics-based projectile combat for a more dynamic and interactive defensive experience.
- #22 Plants vs. Zombies GOTY Edition
81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 150,567 reviews2009
Dev: PopCap Games, Inc.
Windows · Mac
Median: 9.9 hrsMean: 41.0 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Zombies are invading your home, and the only defense is your arsenal of plants! Armed with an alien nursery-worth of zombie-zapping plants like peashooters and cherry bombs, you'll need to think fast and plant faster to stop dozens of types of zombies dead in their tracks.
Why similar: Strategy 77.3%, Indie 22.7%
Why You'll Like It: The quintessential casual tower defense game that remains a masterclass in pacing and accessible strategic design.
- #23 Defense Of Greece TD
84% matchMixed67% of 91 reviews2016
Dev: First Games InteractivePub: First Games Interactive
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 68.1 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Ancient Greece under siege. Steam engines roar, bronze towers rise, and waves of soldiers and machines march against you.
Why similar: Strategy 55.2%, Indie 44.8%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a historical-fantasy setting that aligns well with the kingdom-defense theme of your seed game.
- #24 Prime World: Defenders
82% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,050 reviews2013
Dev: Nival
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Fight off hordes of monstrous mutants created from a strange cataclysmic event in the new tower defense game, Prime World: Defenders. Join a group of exile treasure hunters who have ventured into the capital of an ancient empire, vast with mystery and danger.
Why similar: Strategy 56.7%, Indie 43.3%
Why You'll Like It: It incorporates card-based mechanics into the tower defense genre, adding a layer of deck-building strategy to your defensive setup.
- #25 Iron Marines
80% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,831 reviews2019
Dev: Ironhide Game Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 11.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Real-time strategy battles in amazing sci-fi worlds! Command brave soldiers, mighty mechas and powerful aliens to face the greatest challenges in hostile alien worlds. The galaxy needs you!
Why similar: Strategy 59.4%, Indie 40.6%
Why You'll Like It: Developed by the same team behind Kingdom Rush, this game blends real-time strategy with tower defense elements in a sci-fi setting.
- #26 Battle Time
81% matchMostly Positive77% of 218 reviews2016
Dev: FoggybusPub: Jetdogs Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Take a role of a true general of a real army. Join the battle, capture enemies’ castles and raise the power of your army. Lead your clan to the victory!
Why similar: Strategy 100%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced strategy game that incorporates tower defense elements into its core loop of territory control.
- #27 War in a Box: Paper Tanks
79% matchMostly Positive71% of 208 reviews2014
Dev: DQ Team
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 42 minMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 43%
Build your towers of paper before they get out of the box and make a big mess in the room. Manage the turrets, upgrade and be careful where you put them... every decision can be fatal! Watch out for the air units, they have a different route!
Why similar: Strategy 51.4%, Indie 48.6%
Why You'll Like It: It features a unique visual style and classic tower defense mechanics that are easy to pick up but challenging to master.
- #28 Call Of The Mighty Warriors
79% matchMixed59% of 332 reviews2019
Dev: Jaison Robson GusavaPub: SC Jogos
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Two kingdoms in battle against each other, the king Bennevert called for the legendary mighty mercenaries to defend strategic posts in dangerous lands in the battlefield. Are you prepared to be a mercenary?
Why similar: Strategy 50.5%, Indie 49.5%
- #29 Cube Land Arena
78% matchMixed62% of 330 reviews2019
Dev: Jaison Robson GusavaPub: SC Jogos
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%
The kingdom of Cubia call for your help, come to this vast kingdom where you will face strong enemies and hard challenges, you are the chosen to defend the cristals of life and finally bring peace to reign of Cubia.
Why similar: Strategy 50.5%, Indie 49.5%
- #30 Yet another tower defence
78% matchMixed66% of 148 reviews2018
Dev: Fantasy LiPub: SakuraGame
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 17.0 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Ancient demons summoned from the deep dark abyss, and brought ruin to Tiede, land of our home. You should know your towers, and use them wisely. Bring your sword, worrior, and your brave heart! Join me in this defence of the ancient...lands!
Why similar: Indie 51.2%, Strategy 48.8%
- #31 King's Guard TD
77% matchMixed58% of 366 reviews2016
Dev: NightbinderPub: My Way Games
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Your Highness, our kingdom is at risk. We’re facing great danger! Not only villagers, but also maidens, warriors, mages, ravens, bats, eagles and dragons are trying to destroy our empire. Guard your throne and stop them now!
Why similar: Indie 54%, Strategy 46%
- #32 Minimalist Tower Defense
72% 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: Strategy 63.5%, Indie 36.5%
- #33 Defense of Egypt: Cleopatra Mission
76% matchMostly Positive72% of 173 reviews2016
Dev: First Games Interactive
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Defend the land of the Pharaohs. Build towers, unleash powers, and hold the line in Ancient Egypt.
Why similar: Strategy 59.2%, Indie 40.8%
- #34 Secrets of Magonia
73% 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: Strategy 64.9%, Indie 35.1%
- #35 Kingdom Defense
77% 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: Indie 56.5%, Strategy 43.5%
- #36 Nordhold
70% 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: Strategy 52.2%, Indie 47.8%
- #37 Zotrix - Solar Division
76% matchMixed70% of 53 reviews2016
Dev: ZeroBit GamesPub: Ocean Media LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 32.8 hrs≥1hr: 98%
The battle against Zotrix aliens is getting closer to your door step. Every space station in the network is in danger and Solar Division command needs your help to setup proper strategy for the defense. You are trusted this important task before whole network is taken to the edge of the unknown.
Why similar: Indie 50.1%, Strategy 49.9%
- #38 2112TD: Tower Defense Survival
71% 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: Strategy 100%
- #39 Rock 'N' Roll Defense
72% matchVery Positive88% of 3,386 reviews2016
Dev: NukGames
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Rocked by an explosive soundtrack, choose your band, place your equipments and defend the Rock 'N' Roll from everyone and everything who try to pull it down, on a totally hardcore tower defense!
Why similar: Strategy 67.9%, Indie 32.1%
- #40 CARNAGE OFFERING Tower Defense
71% 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: Strategy 77.9%, Indie 22.1%
- #41 Kingdom Rush 5: Alliance TD
68% matchVery Positive88% of 11,050 reviews2024
Dev: Ironhide Game Studio
Windows · Mac
Median: 10.0 hrsMean: 17.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%
While a formidable evil emerges, an unexpected alliance is taking shape! It will take the finest warriors of Linirea and the relentless Dark Army to stop it. Beware! Though they may journey side by side the ever-changing winds of fate could swiftly alter their course.
Why similar: Strategy 75.8%, Indie 24.2%
- #42 Fortify
74% matchMostly Positive74% of 98 reviews2016
Dev: Holgersson Entertainment
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 46%
Fortify is a real-time strategy game with a tower defense twist. Defend your castle from attacking monsters and siege weapons by using ranged and melee defenders, catapults, cannons, oil fields and more. You start at the iron age, advancing to the medieval age, and later, the imperial age.
Why similar: Indie 50.2%, Strategy 49.8%
- #43 Island Defense
75% matchMixed53% of 121 reviews2015
Dev: Stereo7 Games
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 99%
Get ready for modern battles! Defend your islands against evil invaders in jungles! Your team will consist of modern snipers, gunners, rockets, ice towers and other great things. A deep conflict has been brewing between you and the evil invaders. Fight to protect your freedom and liberty.
Why similar: Strategy 58.5%, Indie 41.5%
- #44 Spoids
73% matchMostly Positive72% of 115 reviews2017
Dev: AirWave GamesPub: BindleBot
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Spoids is a challenging throwback to the original brand of tower defense games. Command the Remote Defense Space Station and respond to distress calls of those who are being attacked by the invaders. Travel from planet to planet using your powerful arsenal to hold back the Spoids.
Why similar: Indie 51.2%, Strategy 48.8%
- #45 Ranger of the jungle
74% matchMixed41% of 51 reviews2016
Dev: miqu studio
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 98%
The elves in Jade Forest possess the Eternal Power, which was coveted by the King of demons who summoned the Demonic Circle and commanded Hellhounds, Fallen Angels and Orcs to invade the realm of elves.The elves were outnumbered and you must convene your former colleagues, lead the team, control the battle, guarantee the supplies, then...
Why similar: Indie 50.1%, Strategy 49.9%
- #46 Siegebreaker
70% 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: Strategy 100%
- #47 Defence to death
73% matchMixed55% of 272 reviews2017
Dev: Laush Dmitriy SergeevichPub: Laush Studio
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 92%
"Defence to death" - game in genre "Tower Defence". Defend Your castle from monster! Show Your's strength and wisdom.
Why similar: Strategy 62.1%, Indie 37.9%
- #48 Defense of Roman Britain
71% matchMixed61% of 54 reviews2017
Dev: First Games Interactive
Windows · Mac
Tower defense Game to safeguard the land of Rome.
Why similar: Indie 50.3%, Strategy 49.7%
- #49 Guardians of Holme
67% matchMostly Positive76% of 164 reviews2023
Dev: MossTech StudioPub: indienova
Windows · Mac · Linux
Guardians of Holme is a tower defense game with deckbuilding and roguelite elements. Players must use the terrain to their advantage and formulate defensive tactics by strategically placing powerful traps to repel endless waves of enemies.
Why similar: Strategy 74.9%, Indie 25.1%
- #50 Legend of Towercraft
69% 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: Indie 50.6%, Strategy 49.4%
- #51 Kingdom Rush Vengeance - Tower Defense
65% matchVery Positive94% of 10,436 reviews2020
Dev: Ironhide Game Studio
Windows · Mac
Median: 8.9 hrsMean: 18.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%
It's payback time! Lead your mighty dark army and make the Kingdom tremble with every step. Build powerful towers, choose your arsenal for destruction, and find the deadliest combination - train legendary heroes and lead them to victory!
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #52 Risen Kingdom
68% matchMostly Positive78% of 442 reviews2020
Dev: MyDreamForever
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Risen Kingdom is a real-time strategy game. Build and fortify your settlements to survive and push back armies of the undead.
Why similar: Indie 50.3%, Strategy 49.7%
- #53 Garden Rescue
69% matchMostly Positive75% of 150 reviews2015
Dev: Rainbow Games
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Help the plants to defend the garden from being invaded by sneaky beetles.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #54 Age of Steel: Recharge
69% matchMixed76% of 334 reviews2016
Dev: Quaint Emerald
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 96%
"Age of Steel: Recharge" is a 2D strategy with a view from the side. You're taking the role of commander, who was entrusted the management of the military base. Your mission is to defend a base from the waves of enemies at any price.
Why similar: Strategy 57%, Indie 43%
- #55 Dungeon Warfare 2
66% matchVery Positive90% of 1,138 reviews2018
Dev: Valsar
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 15.3 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Become a dungeon lord to defend your dungeons with the deadliest of traps and insidious contraptions against greedy adventurers and wannabe heroes.
Why similar: Strategy 51.4%, Indie 48.6%
- #56 Medieval Defenders
70% matchMostly Negative36% of 256 reviews2016
Dev: CreobitPub: 8Floor
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Defend your ancestral castle – show the invader who the master is! Build towers, save money, train your spells, and your enemy will be vanquished.
Why similar: Strategy 63.6%, Indie 36.4%
- #57 TDS - Tower Defense Strategy
63% 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: Indie 53.3%, Strategy 46.7%
- #58 Rats, Bats, and Bones
66% matchVery Positive91% of 95 reviews2019
Dev: Smallfry Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
The undead have awakened! You must build clever mazes of traps if you wish to defeat them in this challenging trap defense game. Travel across the land battling a host of creepy monsters, unlocking new traps and upgrades, and finally finding the source of the evil and stopping it once and for all.
Why similar: Indie 53.6%, Strategy 46.4%
- #59 Becastled
61% matchVery Positive82% of 5,494 reviews2025
Dev: Mana Potion Studios
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Build a castle by day and defend it by night. Becastled blends cozy city-building with challenging tower defense strategy. Lead the Sun Kingdom’s last stand against the Moon Beasts and end the ancient conflict between light and darkness!
Why similar: Strategy 74.6%, Indie 25.4%
