Games Like Sanctum

Sanctum 2 is the sequel to the world’s first Tower Defense/FPS hybrid game. Pick from four unique character classes and embark on a mission to protect the oxygen-producing Cores from hordes of deadly aliens who are threatened by their existence.

Why similar: Tower Defense 55.7%, FPS 14.1%, Co-op 10.2%, Strategy 4.6%, Online Co-Op 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: The direct sequel refines the FPS-tower defense hybrid formula with deeper customization and more polished combat mechanics.

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 64.3%, Co-op 13.3%, Strategy 5.6%, Online Co-Op 4.8%, Action 2.9%

Why You'll Like It: This title is a definitive action-tower defense experience that emphasizes creative trap placement and active combat against hordes of enemies.

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 66.7%, Online Co-Op 13.3%, Multiplayer 8.1%, Strategy 7.6%, Tactical 1.8%

Why You'll Like It: A classic action-RPG tower defense hybrid that allows players to actively participate in the defense of their base using unique character classes.

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 65.4%, Co-op 17%, Strategy 6.9%, Online Co-Op 4.8%, Multiplayer 3.2%

Why You'll Like It: The latest entry in the series brings massive scale battles and new war scenarios that demand both strategic thinking and quick reflexes.

Dungeon Defenders: Awakened is co-op Tower Defense combined with epic Action RPG combat. You’re able to join forces with up to four players to take on a never-ending army of orcs, demons, and dragons! Are your defenses strong enough to save the world of Etheria?

Why similar: Tower Defense 53.9%, Co-op 16.9%, Online Co-Op 10.8%, Strategy 7.6%, Multiplayer 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: A modern reimagining of the original classic that keeps the core action-defense loop intact with updated visuals and mechanics.

Iron Grip: Warlord invigorates tower defense with first-person shooter elements to give a new twist to the genre.It puts you in the heat of the battle, fighting off hordes of AI-controlled invaders. Play alone or with friends, in a diverse and challenging struggle to save all of Atelia.

Why similar: Tower Defense 60.2%, FPS 20.1%, Co-op 8.8%, Action 7%, Indie 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: An early pioneer of the FPS-tower defense genre that focuses on defending a base against waves of enemies while fighting alongside your turrets.

Unique fusion of a top-down shooter and tower defense strategy. You are the invader! Use destructive weapons or lead your enemies into a maze of towers. Strategize in the build mode by carefully selecting various types of alien towers or throw yourself right into the heat of the battle.

Why similar: Tower Defense 62.3%, Co-op 11.6%, Strategy 8%, Sci-fi 5.3%, Shooter 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: This unique title blends top-down shooter action with tower defense, forcing you to actively destroy enemies while managing your defensive grid.

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: Tower Defense 86%, Strategy 7.3%, Sci-fi 4.2%, Indie 1.4%, Futuristic 0.5%

Why You'll Like It: While lacking the FPS element, it is widely considered one of the most polished and strategic tower defense games available on Steam.

Fortified is an explosive strategy shooter where players will defend the Earth against a menacing Martian invasion in the 1950s. Play as one-of-four pulp inspired heroes as they fight swarms of terrifying robots with an arsenal of Cold War era weapons and experimental technology.

Why similar: Action 43.9%, Tower Defense 35.6%, Co-op 8.7%, Strategy 4.3%, Multiplayer 2%

Why You'll Like It: This game is a direct spiritual successor to the Sanctum style, featuring 1950s sci-fi aesthetics and intense FPS-tower defense gameplay.

The Riftbreaker is a solo or Co-op base-building, survival game with Action-RPG elements for up to 4 players. Hack & slash countless hordes of enemies. Build up your base, craft powerful weapons and research new inventions to survive.

Why similar: Tower Defense 66%, Online Co-Op 14.7%, Multiplayer 8.5%, Strategy 8%, Survival 1.8%

Why You'll Like It: It masterfully combines base building and tower defense with high-octane action-RPG combat in a beautiful sci-fi setting.

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 84.3%, Strategy 7.1%, Action 3.7%, Indie 1.3%, Great Soundtrack 1.1%

Why You'll Like It: The original game that set the standard for the action-tower defense genre with its focus on environmental traps and third-person combat.

Dungeon Defenders II is a cooperative Action Tower Defense game packed with roleplaying elements like loot, leveling, and pets.

Why similar: Tower Defense 68.6%, Online Co-Op 16.5%, Multiplayer 10.2%, Tactical 2.1%, Survival 1.5%

Why You'll Like It: This sequel expands on the original's formula with more hero variety and a focus on cooperative multiplayer defense strategies.

Take on wild beasts, ruthless soldiers, and ancient gods in this 2D Action-Platformer inspired by Tower-Defense combat.

Why similar: Tower Defense 66.2%, Co-op 11.9%, Strategy 9.1%, Action 4.6%, Indie 2.9%

Why You'll Like It: A creative mix of platforming, action, and tower defense that requires players to switch between characters to manage defenses and fight enemies.

Deathtrap is a Tower Defense game with strong action-RPG elements, a game of vicious tricks, killing machines, rotating blades and splattering blood.

Why similar: Tower Defense 63.1%, Co-op 13.7%, Strategy 7.5%, Online Co-Op 5%, Multiplayer 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: A brutal action-RPG that incorporates deep tower defense elements, rewarding players for both their character builds and their trap layouts.

Lead an armored squad through the perils of this reversed tower defense action-strategy game!

Why similar: Tower Defense 64.3%, Strategy 20.5%, Sci-fi 6.7%, Action 4.5%, Indie 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: A 'reverse' tower defense game where you lead a squad through enemy defenses, offering a fresh perspective on the genre's mechanics.

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 78.5%, Strategy 7.7%, Co-op 6.5%, Multiplayer 3.4%, Indie 1.5%

Why You'll Like It: A competitive multiplayer tower defense game that focuses on building defenses while simultaneously sending units to attack your opponent.

Great strategy is timeless. Build, adapt, and defend across dynamic maps, solo or online - every session brings new strategies, new solutions, and new surprises. Now is the perfect time to enter the grid.

Why similar: Tower Defense 52.5%, Co-op 13%, Strategy 8.3%, Sci-fi 7.1%, Online Co-Op 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: A highly refined sequel that offers complex level design and deep strategic options for fans of traditional tower defense.

Super Sanctum TD is a retro-styled Tower Defense game that focuses on strategy, customization and replayability. Build advanced mazes and construct powerful towers to prevent alien hordes from reaching the Core!

Why similar: Tower Defense 76.5%, Strategy 7.9%, Sci-fi 5.8%, Action 2.9%, Futuristic 2.4%

Why You'll Like It: An isometric spin-off of the Sanctum series that focuses on pure strategic tower placement and resource management.

An epic, challenging tower defense game with an emphasis on strategy and replayability. Summon gems of immense magical potency and harness their unique abilities against a seemingly endless horde of monsters. The archdemon seeks to swallow the world, and you must journey to stand against her.

Why similar: Tower Defense 86.1%, Strategy 8.9%, Indie 1.6%, Action 1.5%, Great Soundtrack 0.6%

Why You'll Like It: A deep, complex tower defense game that offers an incredible amount of strategic depth through its unique gem-crafting system.

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 78.8%, Strategy 7.2%, Co-op 4.9%, Action 2.7%, Indie 2.1%

Why You'll Like It: This game blends tower defense with hero-based combat, allowing you to move your units to actively engage enemies in the lane.

Tower defense reimagined! Dead Ground is a procedurally generated tower defense game with rogue-like elements. Each playthrough will offer randomly generated guns, skills and augments. You'll have to travel, collect scrap, water, manage your inventory and upgrade your base to survive!

Why similar: Tower Defense 82.9%, Strategy 7%, Action 3.3%, Indie 2.1%, Great Soundtrack 1.9%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced action-tower defense game that incorporates RPG elements and procedural generation for high replayability.

7 Days to Die is an open-world game that is a unique combination of first-person shooter, survival horror, tower defense, and role-playing games. Play the definitive zombie survival sandbox RPG that came first. Navezgane awaits!

Why similar: Tower Defense 49.2%, FPS 18.8%, Online Co-Op 10.4%, Strategy 7.9%, Multiplayer 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: While primarily a survival game, the core gameplay loop of building fortifications and defending them against waves of zombies is a perfect match for Sanctum fans.

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 71.6%, Strategy 10.7%, Co-op 9.7%, Multiplayer 2.7%, Great Soundtrack 2.7%

Why You'll Like It: This title adds RPG elements and hero units to the traditional tower defense formula, allowing for more active participation.

The zombie apocalypse is upon us and it's up to you to evacuate everyone before they fall prey to the undead. Conduct massive rescue operations with a helping hand from snipers, artillery crews, orbital bombardments, and more.

Why similar: Tower Defense 61.4%, Co-op 14.4%, Strategy 9%, Multiplayer 4.8%, Action 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical, real-time strategy game that focuses on rescuing civilians from zombie hordes using a variety of defensive tools.

Want a tactical and strategic tower defense challenge that's packed with options and upgrades? Take command of the dropship Sentinel and do battle across a vibrant sci-fi world.

Why similar: Tower Defense 60.9%, Strategy 21.7%, Sci-fi 11.1%, Indie 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: A polished, sci-fi themed tower defense game that provides a classic experience with a wide variety of upgradable towers.

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

Why similar: Tower Defense 77%, Strategy 15.3%, Action 5.7%, Casual 1.7%, Singleplayer 0.3%

Why You'll Like It: A unique action-strategy game where you control individual units and turrets in a WWI-themed tabletop setting.

iBomber Defense combines classic tower defense gameplay with intense action and strategy. Keep enemies at bay all over the world using a variety of weapons and tactics, from rattling Machine guns, explosive cannons and awesome anti-aircraft artillery!

Why similar: Tower Defense 82.8%, Strategy 13.4%, Indie 3.3%, Casual 0.6%

Why You'll Like It: A casual, easy-to-pick-up tower defense game that provides a relaxing alternative to the high-intensity action of Sanctum.

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 74.5%, Strategy 16.6%, Indie 5.1%, Multiplayer 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: A minimalist, multiplayer-focused tower defense game that offers both defensive and offensive strategic gameplay.

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

Why similar: Tower Defense 80.3%, Strategy 9.6%, Sci-fi 4.5%, Action 2.4%, Indie 2.4%

SENTRY is an action-defense first person shooter where you defend your spaceship against invading aliens. Plot an escape route through hostile space and battle the enemy across your vessel with the support of traps, turrets and environmental destruction.

Why similar: Tower Defense 54.3%, FPS 18.9%, Strategy 8.5%, Sci-fi 6.7%, Shooter 3.4%

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 81.9%, Strategy 7.6%, Online Co-Op 2.9%, Indie 2.8%, Great Soundtrack 2.3%

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: Tower Defense 84.9%, Strategy 8.1%, Indie 1.7%, Great Soundtrack 1.6%, Female Protagonist 0.9%

Creeper World 3 is what happens when cellular automata takes over a strategy simulation. Instead of discrete units that attack your base, a fluid-like substance spreads over the terraformable terrain. Your base, your weapons, your strategy... you must adapt them all.

Why similar: Tower Defense 86.2%, Strategy 8.4%, Sci-fi 3.4%, Indie 1.4%, Singleplayer 0.5%

The biggest installment of the award winning Sentinel sci-fi tower defense series now on PC!Take the fight to the alien homeworld and unleash a massive arsenal of weaponry. Get up close and personal on the battlefield in your power armor to execute devastating attacks and support your defenses! * An epic campaign across 20 levels.

Why similar: Tower Defense 86.7%, Strategy 8.8%, Sci-fi 2.5%, Indie 2%

Zombie Tower Defense: Join the ongoing war, in an open world, against the undead zombie horde. Choose between multiple powerful heroes all with unique epic gear and skills! With the wide variety of towers you can create your own perfect strategy.

Why similar: Tower Defense 84.8%, Strategy 8.6%, Female Protagonist 3.6%, Indie 2.5%, Adventure 0.5%

The laser bow wielding security force has been called in. Fulfill your obligation to the Containment Corporation, keep the energy bases operational. Containment Corps mixes first person action with co-operative strategy and tower defense elements.

Why similar: Tower Defense 39.4%, FPS 21.1%, Action 10.5%, Co-op 9.7%, Multiplayer 6.4%

Command your troops through an epic (mis)adventure as you defend exotic lands from dragons, man-eating plants, and ghastly denizens of the underworld -all with flashy new towers, levels, heroes, and more goodies to help you crush your foes in this Fantasy Action Tower Defense game!

Why similar: Tower Defense 80.4%, Strategy 10.4%, Action 2%, Great Soundtrack 2%, Indie 1.8%

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 63.2%, Co-op 11.3%, Strategy 8.4%, Online Co-Op 6.9%, Multiplayer 4.7%

Stunning detail of levels, in-depth gameplay, finely tuned balance of all levels and turrets. During the game you will hold your defense with your turrets against the massive hordes of enemies.

Why similar: Tower Defense 81.9%, Strategy 14.4%, Indie 3.7%

Destroy negativity, clear your mind! Particula brings you a new perspective in gaming, helping you to concentrate and relax. A three players co-op tower defense experience with a relaxing soundtrack, smooth visuals and gameplay.

Why similar: Tower Defense 61.8%, Strategy 23.6%, Co-op 10.1%, Indie 3.1%, Casual 1.4%

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 85.9%, Strategy 6.3%, Great Soundtrack 2.9%, Action 2.2%, Casual 1%

Element TD 2 sees you combine powerful elements to create unique towers. Prove your defenses against challenging foes, and compete or cooperate with others to determine who has mastered the elements.

Why similar: Tower Defense 64.9%, Co-op 10.9%, Strategy 8.9%, Multiplayer 6.2%, Online Co-Op 5.7%

Brings the simultaneous turn-based strategy genre up-to-date and lets you give detailed, accurate orders to your squad.

Why similar: Strategy 41.2%, Great Soundtrack 18.6%, Multiplayer 10.9%, Sci-fi 10.4%, Tactical 9%

M.A.C.E. Tower Defense is a classic tower defense game with unique towers and enemies and an ingame shop system for getting better towers, upgrade existing towers and buy special items.

Why similar: Tower Defense 64%, Strategy 18%, Action 7.8%, Sci-fi 5.2%, Indie 4.9%

Use Traps and Spell Cards to fight back the magical masses! Blistering shoot-em-up action meets tactical tower defense as you choose from almost 20 popular characters to stop the fairy onslaught! Take advantage of their unique powers and tricky Traps to freeze, fry, and blow your enemies away!

Why similar: Tower Defense 46.7%, Strategy 20%, Co-op 10.8%, Action 9.3%, Online Co-Op 4.7%

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

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 33.9%, Co-op 24.5%, Action 14.9%, Indie 12.8%, Sci-fi 10.2%

Colony Siege combines the best of RTS and tower defense, including base building, mazing, and unit physics. Defend Earth's remaining colonies using an arsenal of deadly weapons to torch, slice, throw, and impale swarms of alien invaders.

Why similar: Tower Defense 52.9%, Strategy 22.2%, Co-op 11.4%, Sci-fi 5.4%, Online Co-Op 4.4%

Defend the solar system from fearsome aliens by sending satellites into orbit in revolutionary tower defense action!

Why similar: Tower Defense 82.8%, Strategy 8.4%, Sci-fi 3.7%, Action 2.4%, Indie 1.7%

Take control of a squadron of epic summons in this unique take on dungeon crawling!

Why similar: Tower Defense 61.6%, Strategy 21.9%, Action 9.9%, Indie 6.6%

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: Tower Defense 61.6%, Co-op 17.9%, Online Co-Op 8.2%, Multiplayer 5.7%, Strategy 4.5%

Stranded on an alien planet, you must defend your Powercore! Use your weapons to fight hordes of alien enemies and strategically use traps in this new FPS tower-defense survival game!

Why similar: Tower Defense 41.6%, Co-op 16.4%, FPS 9.8%, Strategy 9.1%, Multiplayer 5.9%

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 69%, Co-op 11.4%, Strategy 8.6%, Online Co-Op 3.4%, Multiplayer 2.9%

An infinitely replayable multiplayer and single-player tower defense. Defend against waves of enemies and destroy the enemy's king before they destroy yours. Legion TD 2 is a one-of-a-kind game of tactics, teamwork, and prediction. Party as 1-8 players.

Why similar: Tower Defense 61.7%, Co-op 12.1%, Strategy 7.9%, Online Co-Op 7.2%, Multiplayer 5.7%

Join The Mobile Trench Brigade and protect humanity from the evil Monovision menace!

Why similar: Tower Defense 67.7%, Co-op 14%, Strategy 11.3%, Action 5.6%, Sci-fi 1.5%

A fast paced multiplayer shooter that pits aliens against humans in a strategic and action-packed struggle for survival!

Why similar: FPS 35%, Strategy 15.7%, Multiplayer 11.1%, Co-op 9.5%, Sci-fi 9%

Defender's Quest is a Tower-Defense/RPG Hybrid tightly focuses on three things: tactical depth, customization, and story

Why similar: Tower Defense 77.5%, Strategy 9%, Female Protagonist 6.9%, Great Soundtrack 5.3%, Singleplayer 0.8%

Sentinel is an interactive audio tower defense game. It mixes strategic gameplay with a dynamic music system.

Why similar: Tower Defense 74.6%, Strategy 19.2%, Indie 6.2%