Games Like Rock of Ages

The greatest rock-racing, tower defense, art history game is back! Like the title says, Bigger & Boulder cranks up the surrealism and gameplay with chaotic 4P multiplayer, new time periods, and improved graphics, physics, and destructibility powered by UE4 to be, well… BIGGER AND BOULDER.

Why similar: Tower Defense 20.5%, Comedy 20.2%, Racing 16.8%, Strategy 11.7%, Historical 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: The direct sequel refines the original's physics-based rock-rolling and tower defense mechanics with even more absurd historical humor.

Competitive tower defense meets arcade action and gets rolled up with ACE Team's quirky, Monty Python-esque humor into one giant, creative game for the ages. This time around, you can even make your own levels!

Why similar: Comedy 22.6%, Racing 20.3%, Tower Defense 15.6%, Strategy 10.1%, Destruction 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: This entry adds a level editor and expanded game modes, building upon the core strategic destruction formula of the series.

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: Tower Defense 33.4%, Comedy 12%, Destruction 11.8%, Strategy 9.8%, Funny 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: It perfectly mirrors the mix of tower defense and physics-based projectile destruction found in the seed game.

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: Tower Defense 57.6%, Comedy 13.9%, Strategy 10.1%, Action 5.7%, Multiplayer 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: This title excels at blending fast-paced action with deep tower defense strategy in a humorous fantasy setting.

Unleash your creativity and strategic prowess in Forts, the exhilarating physics-based RTS! Design, construct, and customize imposing fortresses, bristling with devastating firepower, and blast your opponent’s buildings to rubble!

Why similar: Destruction 25.6%, Strategy 24.6%, Multiplayer 18.8%, Funny 9.9%, Action 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: This physics-based RTS focuses on building and destroying structures in real-time, capturing the same high-stakes tactical destruction.

Besiege is a physics building game about constructing medieval machines to annihilate armies, obliterate castles and overcome challenging obstacles. Conquer the campaign or skirmish with friends in Multiplayer!

Why similar: Destruction 38.7%, Strategy 31.3%, Multiplayer 24.1%, Physics 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: A physics-heavy sandbox game where you build machines to destroy medieval structures, matching the destructive satisfaction of the seed game.

Be the leader of wobblers from ancient lands, spooky places, and fantasy worlds. Watch them fight in simulations made with the wobbliest physics system ever created, make your own wobblers in the unit creator and send your army off to fight your friends in multiplayer.

Why similar: Comedy 29.1%, Strategy 19.9%, Historical 17.7%, Funny 14.8%, Indie 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: Its wobbly physics and comedic take on historical warfare capture the same lighthearted, chaotic energy.

Slice them, burn them, skewer them, and launch them - no matter how you get it done, orcs must die in this fantasy action-strategy game from Robot Entertainment.

Why similar: Tower Defense 62.9%, Comedy 13%, Strategy 10.5%, Action 6.1%, Indie 2.8%

Why You'll Like It: The original game that defined the action-tower defense hybrid genre with a strong emphasis on traps and combat.

Command your TOY SOLDIERS in epic, action-packed battles.

Why similar: Tower Defense 56.5%, Strategy 22.6%, Historical 9.4%, Action 9.3%, Casual 1.8%

Why You'll Like It: Combines tower defense with direct-control action, allowing you to jump into the fray just like in the seed game.

Wreckfest is a demolition derby themed racing game with soft-body damage modeling, sophisticated driving dynamics and in-depth vehicle upgrading, featuring both demolition derbies and more traditional track races. It’s all about fun, breakneck racing and over-the-top crashes.

Why similar: Racing 56.3%, Destruction 20.8%, Multiplayer 9.7%, Action 5.2%, Indie 2.6%

Why You'll Like It: While focused on racing, its emphasis on realistic physics and destructive collisions captures the visceral feel of the rock-rolling segments.

Cannon Brawl is action RTS and artillery hybrid. Pilot an airship, command powerful weapon emplacements and use the destructible terrain to out think and destroy your enemy! It's a new take on artillery strategy!

Why similar: Local Multiplayer 23.2%, Tower Defense 19.6%, Strategy 19.5%, Multiplayer 17.5%, Indie 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: An artillery-based strategy game that emphasizes physics-based destruction and fast-paced tactical combat.

You think Tower Defense games are all about building? You thought wrong. Sanctum is not your average Tower Defense title. When the havoc starts, you get to join the fray! As one of the world’s first First Person Shooter - Tower Defense games, Sanctum has taken the best of both worlds to deliver an epic, one-of-a-kind experience.

Why similar: Tower Defense 71%, Strategy 12.8%, Action 5.3%, Multiplayer 4.4%, Indie 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: A unique hybrid that forces you to balance building defenses with first-person shooting, mirroring the multi-tasking nature of the seed game.

Join the fight and command your worm warriors into battle in the iconic 2D arcade artillery shooter where serious strategy and silly weaponry decide who swims or sinks.

Why similar: Strategy 26.9%, Multiplayer 20.6%, Local Multiplayer 15.4%, Comedy 15.3%, Funny 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: The classic physics-based destruction and turn-based strategy elements provide a similar blend of humor and tactical depth.

Topple Tactics is a physics-based multiplayer tower defense game where one huge player controls the map by placing towers and using abilities, whilst the little players level up their stats and equipment to reach the end of the map and defeat the huge player!

Why similar: Comedy 33.9%, Tower Defense 30.6%, Strategy 9.4%, Multiplayer 7.2%, Funny 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: A physics-based tower defense game that leans heavily into comedy and chaotic multiplayer interactions.

Demolish your friends with hundreds of upgradable weapons shot from your customizable tank in this action-packed online multiplayer tanks game. Earn XP to level up and unlock new tanks, weapons, and gear. Fight against or alongside your friends for strategic team or free-for-all matches.

Why similar: Strategy 33.1%, Multiplayer 32%, Action 13.6%, Funny 8%, Indie 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: An artillery game that relies on physics and projectile trajectory, offering a similar strategic satisfaction to the seed game.

Rewrite history as you take control of the brutal Vikings, the devious Aztecs or the crafty Chinese in their global quest to win the favour of the Gods! Swords & Soldiers is a side-scrolling strategy game that lets you control an entire army and lets you wield devastating magical abilities.

Why similar: Strategy 82.9%, Tower Defense 10.5%, Indie 2.4%, Action 2%, Multiplayer 1.5%

Why You'll Like It: A side-scrolling strategy game that shares the seed game's historical themes and humorous art style.

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: Tower Defense 60.4%, Multiplayer 16.2%, Strategy 13.8%, Funny 7.9%, Singleplayer 1.7%

Why You'll Like It: This game blends tower defense with RPG elements and action-oriented combat, perfect for fans of the genre mashup.

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: Tower Defense 64.7%, Strategy 13.1%, Comedy 8.5%, Funny 4.9%, Action 4%

Why You'll Like It: A quintessential tower defense experience that offers the same level of strategic planning and tactical variety.

Take command of mighty Vikings, sly Persians or brutish Demons! Destroy your opponent’s base while defending your own in this action-packed side-scrolling RTS!

Why similar: Strategy 43.3%, Action 21.1%, Indie 15.1%, Multiplayer 11.4%, Funny 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: Expands on the original with more units and tactical depth while maintaining the same quirky, comedic presentation.

Go back to the awesome glory days of Real-Time Strategy games. Crush Your Enemies has everything you love of the genre: Planning, choosing different types of units, managing resources, taking enemy territory and outwitting your opponent with the ingenious formations of your men.

Why similar: Comedy 34.4%, Strategy 32.3%, Action 14.9%, Indie 12.5%, Funny 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced strategy game that doesn't take itself too seriously, mirroring the comedic tone of the seed game.

The ultimate mash-up of Real-time Strategy and Tower Defense!

Why similar: Tower Defense 71.4%, Strategy 17.1%, Indie 6%, Action 4.8%, Singleplayer 0.6%

Why You'll Like It: A deep tower defense game that adds resource management and strategic depth to the genre.

Tower Wars combines elements of tower defense, RTS, and all-out multi-player mayhem to bring you a completely unique experience, delivered with a fun and funny not-so-old world style!

Why similar: Tower Defense 71.7%, Strategy 14.2%, Multiplayer 6.7%, Indie 3.8%, Action 2.2%

Why You'll Like It: Combines tower defense with competitive multiplayer elements, focusing on outsmarting your opponent in real-time.

A Hilarious Insult-‘em up in which players must verbally take-out their friends and family in different game modes. Assemble witty insults using different word strings, and employ combos, criticals, continuations and more to battle your opponents both offline and online across multiple devices.

Why similar: Comedy 50.8%, Local Multiplayer 13.6%, Multiplayer 11.9%, Funny 10.8%, Indie 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: While a different genre, it captures the same absurd, witty, and highly comedic personality found in the seed game.

Mushroom Wars is a dynamic real-time strategy game, where smart strategy meets furious action in epic PvP and PvE battles.

Why similar: Tower Defense 36.9%, Strategy 19.9%, Comedy 14.5%, Multiplayer 10.2%, Action 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced RTS that emphasizes quick decision-making and tactical movement on the battlefield.

With your brilliant robe and magic powers, it’s time to build some Tricky Towers! Stack your bricks in this land of fable, whose marvelous tower will be the most stable? Battle your friends and rise to fame, in this frantic physics game.

Why similar: Local Multiplayer 26.7%, Strategy 22.9%, Multiplayer 22.7%, Funny 17.4%, Physics 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: A physics-based puzzle game that uses competitive mechanics to create chaotic and funny moments.

Clustertruck is a chaotic physics based truckformer. Jump your way through insane levels in a game of "the floor is lava" on top of speeding trucks driven by terrible drivers.

Why similar: Destruction 22.7%, Action 20.3%, Racing 13.8%, Indie 10.7%, Funny 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: A high-speed physics platformer that requires precise movement and timing, similar to the rock-rolling sections.

Death by Game Show is a frenetic strategy game where your reactions and decisions matter. There is no hand of god, instead you're dropped into the action against a 26th century chaos droidgasm. Prove your smarts, win your freedom, and survive Death by Game Show.

Why similar: Strategy 24.9%, Comedy 24.2%, Tower Defense 22.5%, Action 12%, Indie 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: A strategy game that uses humor and action to critique media, sharing the seed game's satirical edge.

Why have friends if not to play Golf... With Your Friends! Nothing is out of bounds as you take on courses filled with fast paced, exciting, simultaneous mini golf for up to 12 players!

Why similar: Multiplayer 32.3%, Local Multiplayer 14%, Funny 13.8%, Strategy 13.7%, Indie 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: A physics-based multiplayer game that captures the same competitive, lighthearted spirit of the seed game.

Unleash your engineering creativity with an engaging and fresh bridge-building simulator with all the bells and whistles. Enjoy hours of physics-based puzzle solving in the Campaign and then jump in the Sandbox to create your own bridge designs and puzzles!

Why similar: Strategy 36.7%, Funny 26.6%, Indie 18.3%, Physics 13.5%, Singleplayer 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the engineering and physics side of destruction, offering a rewarding challenge for fans of structural mechanics.

A game about father and son riding their bicycle through obstacle courses of death, and other fun family experiences. Created by HakJak

Why similar: Racing 44.7%, Comedy 17%, Funny 11.3%, Action 11.2%, Indie 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: A physics-based racing game that thrives on slapstick humor and destructive hazards.

Age of Defense is a tower defense game full of mind-blowing mayhem. There are tons of monsters and tough defenders in the game each of which fits perfectly into a funny cartoonish setting.

Why similar: Tower Defense 43.7%, Comedy 24.2%, Strategy 13.7%, Funny 7.4%, Action 6.1%

The most addicting tower defense game, packed with monsters and tough defenders, all of which fit perfectly into the cartoonish environment. Prehistory is a prologue for the main story Age of Defense.

Why similar: Tower Defense 46.8%, Comedy 19.1%, Strategy 14.5%, Funny 6.9%, Action 6%

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: Tower Defense 75.4%, Strategy 11%, Comedy 5.9%, Action 4.3%, Indie 2%

Chase a cheese wheel down a steep hill! Tumble with friends in this ragdoll recreation of an English tradition.

Why similar: Historical 30.2%, Multiplayer 22.6%, Funny 17.1%, Action 15%, Indie 7.3%

Load your weapons and experience a whole new dimension in destructive turn-based cartoon action!

Why similar: Comedy 26.5%, Strategy 23%, Multiplayer 16%, Funny 10%, Destruction 9.9%

Worms™ Revolution is the latest game in the classic turn-based strategy series to come to the PC.

Why similar: Strategy 29.5%, Comedy 24.2%, Multiplayer 17.8%, Funny 11%, Local Multiplayer 10.8%

Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap combines chaotic third-person combat with devious trap-laying strategy. Enjoy endless replayability as your War Mage grows stronger through roguelite progression. Repel relentless orc hordes solo or with up to 4 players.

Why similar: Tower Defense 49.4%, Strategy 14.3%, Multiplayer 9.7%, Funny 8.4%, Action 7.4%

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 66.2%, Strategy 19.9%, Indie 6.7%, Multiplayer 5.5%, Co-op 1.7%

CREEPS CRUMBLE. HEROES RISE. Command a team of renegade heroes and impale, slash, tear and burn through legions of undead hell-bent on world domination. Your mission: to defeat the world’s most powerful vampire, Count Necrosis.

Why similar: Tower Defense 69.5%, Strategy 12.7%, Action 5.3%, Indie 5.2%, Multiplayer 3.9%

Ready for the aggressive, adrenaline-filled ride that leaves you breathless? FlatOut: Ultimate Carnage Collector's Edition is all about destructive action. With carnage modes like the Deathmatch derby, Carnage Race and Head-on races are pure wreck-filled, adrenaline-pumping rides of maximum mayhem.

Why similar: Racing 67.7%, Destruction 17.7%, Multiplayer 8.6%, Action 3.5%, Funny 1.1%

Cubemen 2 is a fast paced, action packed, original 3D Strategy game where you use your little Cubemen units to defend and attack enemies in a range of awesome game modes including CTF, Skirmish, Territory and more.

Why similar: Tower Defense 57.1%, Strategy 25.5%, Indie 11%, Multiplayer 6.3%

Shieldwall is a funny third-person tactical battle simulator with strategy elements. It allows you to feel like a squad leader right on the battlefield.

Why similar: Comedy 25.3%, Historical 21.3%, Strategy 17.2%, Multiplayer 9.7%, Funny 9.3%

Roll and be trolled on your journey to the legendary place called Ballhalla. Follow the beat to overcome deadly hazards in sync with the music. Style your balls and marble at awful puns in the roll playing game of the year!

Why similar: Comedy 48.3%, Racing 28.8%, Funny 12%, Action 7.6%, Physics 2.1%

Become a master strategist in this physics-based Real-Time Tactics game! Command minifig-inspired armies and customize strategies with hand-drawn formations. Conquer unique campaigns for all five armies and unleash massive battles in both single-player and multiplayer modes. Victory awaits!

Why similar: Comedy 31.7%, Historical 24.4%, Strategy 14.7%, Multiplayer 9.9%, Funny 8.4%

Bounce, spin, and battle through scenes of an epic storyline with a band of medieval misfits tasked with reclaiming the world from dark and ancient magic. Your characters are the balls—meeting new characters unlocks new sets of equipment and abilities!

Why similar: Action 27.9%, Funny 27.1%, Indie 23.1%, Physics 10.4%, Casual 6.6%

Terrorhedron is the 3D, cooperative tower defense game for the PC. Unmatched challenge and complexity is introduced to the genre through 3 dimensional gameplay, micro-strategy through programmable turrets and 'edge of seat' gameplay is extended to multiplayer with up to 8 players online co-op.

Why similar: Tower Defense 74.6%, Strategy 13.9%, Indie 7.1%, Multiplayer 3.5%, Casual 1%

The original castle sim, Stronghold HD allows you to design, build and destroy historical castles. Engage in medieval warfare against the AI in one of two single player campaigns or online with up to 8 players.

Why similar: Tower Defense 48%, Comedy 17.7%, Strategy 15.2%, Historical 13.9%, Funny 5.2%

Ram through pile-ups and smash through your windshield as you push racing to the edge! FlatOut™ delivers more heart-stopping thrills than any sane driver can handle!

Why similar: Racing 56%, Destruction 18%, Multiplayer 9.2%, Funny 7.1%, Action 6.8%

Shatter is a retro-inspired brick-breaking game that merges familiar action with unique twists and a modern crafted production approach.

Why similar: Indie 35.2%, Action 32.8%, Local Multiplayer 22.7%, Co-op 4.5%, Singleplayer 2.4%

Use your power, show your might! Play this Multiplayer Online Battle Arena (MOBA) game! AWESOMENAUTS combines 2D platforming with team-based strategy and hero based action. Whether you are a new recruit or an intergalactic legend, play AWESOMENAUTS!

Why similar: Multiplayer 32%, Strategy 18.9%, Action 16%, Local Multiplayer 12.3%, Indie 12%

Experience the drive of your life as you throw yourself around on and off the track causing fences to shatter, tyre walls explode, water tanks and barrels fly across the track into other cars.

Why similar: Racing 33.1%, Bowling 25.7% ★, Destruction 11%, Local Multiplayer 8.9%, Multiplayer 7.8%

The iconic intrepid invertebrates return with a vengeance in the fan-favourite classic Worms™ Armageddon. Relive their glory days once again as you blast your way into enemy territory, sweep their fields and remain the last worm standing.

Why similar: Strategy 26.9%, Comedy 24.6%, Multiplayer 20.2%, Local Multiplayer 12.9%, Funny 8.9%

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: Tower Defense 63.4%, Strategy 16.9%, Multiplayer 10.3%, Funny 3.2%, Co-op 2.1%

Five-star tower defense with unrivaled depth and replayability. The Bloons are back in full HD glory and this time they mean business! Build awesome towers, choose your favorite upgrades, hire new Special Agents, and pop every last invading Bloon in the most popular tower defense series in history.

Why similar: Tower Defense 65.7%, Strategy 16.4%, Multiplayer 6.1%, Action 4.7%, Funny 2.9%

Create the ultimate fortress and wreak havoc, raining destruction on your enemies with catapult-flinging fun!

Why similar: Strategy 47.8%, Action 23.8%, Multiplayer 13.7%, Indie 7.5%, Funny 5.6%

World of Goo is a multiple award winning physics based puzzle / construction game made entirely by two guys.

Why similar: Comedy 42.7%, Indie 25.6%, Physics 9.2%, Funny 8.2%, Strategy 6.9%

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 59.8%, Strategy 12.4%, Comedy 8.3%, Multiplayer 6.4%, Action 4.4%

A fast-paced multiplayer twist on the classic rock-paper-scissors game! Shape-shift in real time, outsmart opponents, and clash in colorful arenas. Easy to learn, fun to master—perfect for quick battles with friends or smart AI.

Why similar: Action 41%, Multiplayer 32.8%, Indie 12.6%, Casual 10.2%, Singleplayer 3.5%