- #1 Besiege
97% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 52,398 reviews2020
Dev: Spiderling Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 19.1 hrs≥1hr: 71%
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 46.6%, Medieval 25.9%, PvE 16.6%, Puzzle 10.9%
Why You'll Like It: This is the gold standard for physics-based medieval siege construction and destruction.
- #2 Crush the Castle Legacy Collection
96% matchVery Positive85% of 348 reviews2022
Dev: Armor Games Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Crush the Castle Legacy Collection is the triumphant return of the classic Armor Games physics destruction game! Let destruction reign by loading up your trusty trebuchet and showing the enemy castle who’s boss.
Why similar: Destruction 67.6%, Casual 17.3%, Puzzle 11.7%, Singleplayer 3.4%
Why You'll Like It: It shares the exact core loop of using a trebuchet to destroy enemy fortifications.
- #3 Medieval Machines Builder
96% matchVery Positive81% of 123 reviews2026
Dev: FreeMind S.A.Pub: PlayWay S.A.
Windows
Step into the boots of a medieval engineer and master the art of siege warfare. In Medieval Machines Builder, you design, build, and operate powerful war machines capable of bringing down even the strongest fortress walls.
Why similar: Destruction 38.8%, Medieval 21.9%, Family Friendly 11.9%, Relaxing 9.7%, Casual 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on the engineering and testing of medieval siege weaponry in a physics-heavy environment.
- #4 CastleStorm
95% matchVery Positive89% of 1,618 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: Destruction 54.5%, Medieval 15.5%, Indie 12.5%, Casual 8.6%, Arcade 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: It blends 2D physics-based destruction with tower defense and real-time strategy elements.
- #5 Marble Duel: Sphere-Matching Tactical Fantasy
94% matchMixed62% of 340 reviews2015
Dev: HeroLabs
Windows · Linux
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Magic duels are the way to solve any dispute in a kingdom conquered by the cruel witch. Every monster will challenge you, but magic will help you destroy the enemy. Master the destructive power of the spheres and become the most fearsome mage ever!
Why similar: Mouse Only 40% ★, Casual 21.7%, Indie 12.6%, Puzzle 12%, Hand-drawn 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a similar casual, fantasy-themed puzzle experience with tactical combat.
- #6 Siegecraft Commander
94% matchMixed63% of 52 reviews2017
Dev: Blowfish Studios
Windows · Mac
Create the ultimate fortress and wreak havoc, raining destruction on your enemies with catapult-flinging fun!
Why similar: Indie 75.8%, Singleplayer 24.2%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a strategic take on siege warfare with a focus on building and destroying structures.
- #7 Bridge Constructor Medieval
93% matchVery Positive82% of 604 reviews2014
Dev: ClockStonePub: Headup
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 49%
Bridge Constructor Medieval turns back the clock a few centuries to the time of knights and castles. Build sturdy bridges to supply your city with provisions - or cunningly constructed bridges that collapse under the weight of attacking troops, sending the horde of enemies into the abyss below.
Why similar: Casual 37.7%, Indie 26.4%, Medieval 23.9%, Puzzle 12%
Why You'll Like It: It combines structural engineering puzzles with a medieval theme and light siege elements.
- #8 Extremely Realistic Siege Warfare Simulator
91% matchMixed54% of 362 reviews2022
Dev: Screambox Studio
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 41%
Extremely Realistic Siege Warfare Simulator is a physics-based tactical strategy game where you must lead a military force in a fantasy medieval world. Build an army. Construct siege equipment. Experience epic battles. Lead your people to victory!!
Why similar: Casual 100%
Why You'll Like It: It provides a more chaotic, large-scale take on physics-based medieval combat and destruction.
- #9 Medieval Defenders
92% 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: Medieval 27.5%, Casual 14.6%, Cartoony 13.5%, Arcade 12.4%, Family Friendly 11.9%
Why You'll Like It: A solid tower-defense experience that captures the medieval theme and defensive strategy.
- #10 Fortix
91% matchVery Positive92% of 941 reviews2010
Dev: Nemesys Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 47.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Can you reclaim your ancestors’ land? Evil forces have taken over the once fertile land of Fortiana. You are the only one who can storm the castles and claw it back from the hordes of dragons. Experience a new type of strategy and arcade game. Fence off parts of the battlefield to corner your enemies.
Why similar: Indie 43.7%, Casual 21.3%, Arcade 20.9%, Puzzle 10.1%, Singleplayer 3.9%
Why You'll Like It: A classic arcade-style game that features simple, satisfying territory capture and defense.
- #11 Poly Bridge
89% matchVery Positive91% of 18,529 reviews2016
Dev: Dry Cactus
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 11.2 hrs≥1hr: 76%
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: Puzzle 29.6%, Cartoon 27.1%, Family Friendly 23.4%, Indie 14.2%, Singleplayer 5.6%
Why You'll Like It: While focused on building, it shares the same satisfying physics-puzzle DNA found in Siege Wars.
- #12 Age of Castles: Warlords
90% matchMostly Negative30% of 74 reviews2015
Dev: Anarchy Enterprises
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 97%
War is upon us and only the mightiest kingdom will rule the realm. Build the ultimate kingdom, wage total war on your enemies, and conquer the realm!
Why similar: Casual 59%, Indie 41%
Why You'll Like It: A casual strategy game that focuses on building and managing medieval fortifications.
- #13 Defend Your Castle
89% matchMixed55% of 53 reviews2017
Dev: XGen Studios
Windows
Defend your Castle against the relentless army of crayon invaders! Those crafty barbarian hordes have amassed their forces once again to challenge your domain. Will you and your court rise to the challenge, or stand aside as they raze your Castle to the ground?
Why similar: Mouse Only 42.6% ★, Indie 15.2%, Family Friendly 13.6%, Casual 13.5%, Arcade 12.8%
Why You'll Like It: A simple, arcade-style defense game that focuses on protecting your structure from waves of enemies.
- #14 Colours of Magic: Aqua Teeter
88% matchMostly Positive74% of 109 reviews2016
Dev: RunServer
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 93%
As an apprentice magician and alchemist, you learn from different alchemy masters. They teach you to mix elixirs, create potions and control them on alchemist table. Prove everyone that you are a born alchemist!
Why similar: Casual 22.7%, Hand-drawn 17.9%, Indie 16.7%, Puzzle 15%, Family Friendly 13.1%
Why You'll Like It: It shares the casual, hand-drawn aesthetic and puzzle-solving focus of the seed game.
- #15 Castle Break
86% matchVery Positive84% of 728 reviews2019
Dev: Pauloondra
Windows
Breakout game + physics + shooting + building. Use your mouse like in air hockey to kick enemy bombs back into the evil Black Castle! Destroy enemy towers rockets and lasers. Build your base to protect your little dudes - you need them to win
Why similar: Mouse Only 50.8% ★, Arcade 20.7%, PvE 12.1%, Casual 10.1%, Singleplayer 3.3%
Why You'll Like It: An action-oriented arcade game that focuses on the physics of breaking down structures.
- #16 Land of Puzzles: Battles
87% matchMostly Negative37% of 78 reviews2018
Dev: Ripknot Systems
Windows
In Land of Puzzles: Battles the king and queen need your help. To avoid war the king has accepted a challenge of puzzles to solve. He needs you to solve 15 sets of challenging puzzles and help him secure the kingdom.
Why similar: Casual 30.7%, Indie 25.2%, Family Friendly 15.2%, Puzzle 14.2%, Relaxing 11.9%
Why You'll Like It: It provides a casual, puzzle-based approach to medieval combat scenarios.
- #17 Open The Gates!
85% matchMostly Positive75% of 77 reviews2022
Dev: Robin van der Horst
Windows
Build, manage and defend your medieval castle in this crazy sidescroller RTS game. Build walls, towers and traps to protect your fortress from enemy sieges before launching your own. Command powerful siege weapons and design the perfect strategy to take back the empire.
Why similar: Medieval 63.2%, Atmospheric 28.8%, Singleplayer 8%
Why You'll Like It: A strategy game that emphasizes base building and tactical management in a medieval setting.
- #18 Land of the Mage Lords
84% matchVery Positive89% of 75 reviews2023
Dev: Rafe's Games
Windows
Summon troops and use magic to defeat mage lords and other foes while surviving attacks from their followers. Learn new spells and recruit troops with unique powers. Venture across the land, battling ever stronger enemies until reaching the evil Mage King.
Why similar: Arcade 35.6%, Casual 27.4%, Medieval 24.5%, Singleplayer 8.7%, Indie 3.7%
Why You'll Like It: It captures the fantasy-themed strategy and tower-defense elements present in the seed game.
- #19 Siegebreaker
83% matchMostly Positive78% of 97 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: PvE 38.5%, Medieval 35.9%, Atmospheric 19.7%, Singleplayer 5.9%
Why You'll Like It: It adds a modern roguelite twist to the classic siege and destruction genre.
- #20 Hare In The Hat
84% matchMixed68% of 421 reviews2015
Dev: RunServer
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Evil magician holds the Hare imprisoned. Your quest is to save him! Join the fabulous adventure in perfect mix of hidden object, puzzle and room escape genres!
Why similar: Mouse Only 28.6% ★, Hand-drawn 10.7%, Puzzle 10.5%, Cartoon 9.5%, Cartoony 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: It shares the casual, indie puzzle-solving spirit found in the seed game.
- #21 Fortix 2
81% matchVery Positive91% of 590 reviews2011
Dev: Nemesys Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Fortix 2 is best described as a reverse turret defense game. As Sir Fortix, the knight, you must conquer castles while dodging tower turrets and evil monsters. Fight your way across the shires of the island Artalom, storming from castle to castle.
Why similar: Casual 35.5%, Indie 30.9%, Puzzle 17.6%, Arcade 13.1%, Singleplayer 2.9%
Why You'll Like It: The sequel improves upon the original's arcade puzzle mechanics with more depth and polish.
- #22 Urja
82% matchMixed51% of 181 reviews2015
Dev: Breaking Fourth
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 97%
The king is deceitful, the queen is wicked, and the bishop unholy. In every land it’s the same. Corrupted knights and power hungry pawns. It’s time for change. You've waited long enough. Be brave. Be daring. Be the last one standing.
Why similar: Casual 27.2%, Indie 20.1%, Puzzle 19.4%, Family Friendly 13.2%, Arcade 12.4%
Why You'll Like It: A casual, indie strategy game that focuses on tactical puzzle-solving.
- #23 Orb Tower
77% matchVery Positive96% of 194 reviews2025
Dev: Pierre VandermaesenPub: VANDERMAESEN GAMES
Windows · Linux
A Roguelike Bubble Puzzler! Choose your school of magic and reach the top of the tower! Chill pick up and play feel and nostalgic pixel art and music. Get your staff and prepare to shoot orbastical spells !
Why similar: Arcade 33.4%, Casual 27.8%, Medieval 25.5%, Indie 10.8%, Singleplayer 2.4%
- #24 Castles
82% matchMixed63% of 52 reviews2015
Dev: WhootgamesPub: BadLand Publishing
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Castles tells the story of the ambitious King Harold, whose greatest achievement will be the tower you are constructing. As the tower grows taller and taller, more and more challenges arise along with it.
Why similar: Family Friendly 23.7%, Casual 19.7%, Puzzle 19.4%, Indie 15%, Arcade 13%
Why You'll Like It: A logic-based puzzle game that focuses on building and managing castle structures.
- #25 Land of Puzzles: Knights
81% matchMixed61% of 79 reviews2018
Dev: Ripknot Systems
Windows
In Land of Puzzles: Knights the king and queen need your help. To avoid war the king has accepted a challenge of puzzles to solve. He needs you to solve 15 sets of challenging puzzles and help him secure the kingdom.
Why similar: Casual 32.2%, Indie 25.7%, Family Friendly 14.6%, Puzzle 13%, Relaxing 11.5%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a series of casual, medieval-themed puzzles that are easy to pick up and play.
- #26 City Siege: Faction Island
80% matchMixed67% of 256 reviews2017
Dev: Ish GamesPub: Conglomerate 5
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 82%
The ultimate 2D Physics War Game - War just got fun, build your army with tanks, guns, spies, flame tanks and helicopters. Then embark on battles of mass destruction and tactical rescues. Bring peace to faction island by destroying all your enemies!
Why similar: Destruction 50.9%, Arcade 14.4%, Cartoony 14.1%, Indie 12.5%, Casual 6.4%
Why You'll Like It: It provides a lighthearted, action-packed take on siege warfare and destruction.
- #27 Drag and Drop Medieval
76% matchVery Positive87% of 102 reviews2024
Dev: Galactic Geckon
Windows
Drag and Drop Medieval is a medieval-themed puzzle game where you move characters with your mouse through over 20 challenging levels featuring unique mechanics and pixel art graphics.
Why similar: Medieval 23.8%, Puzzle 21.7%, Relaxing 20.2%, Casual 17.9%, Family Friendly 16.4%
- #28 Tilesweeper
78% matchVery Positive85% of 398 reviews2018
Dev: IEVO
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.8 hrsMean: 28.3 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Tilesweeper is a well-known game Minesweeper, but with amazing stylized graphics and a new game mode - arcade.
Why similar: Destruction 38.2%, Casual 23.8%, Medieval 19.8%, Puzzle 9.9%, Atmospheric 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: It uses a familiar puzzle format to explore themes of destruction and medieval settings.
- #29 Stick War: Castle Defence
79% matchMixed62% of 52 reviews2018
Dev: FoG Games
Windows
Paying homage to an era of stickmen and flash games, whilst diving into modern day, rpg inspired combat and progression. Hone a unique play style to combat hordes of unmotivated stickmen, as they attempt to storm your castle.
Why similar: Indie 100%
Why You'll Like It: A simple, casual tower-defense game that fits the arcade feel of the seed.
- #30 Type Defense
79% matchMixed63% of 90 reviews2018
Dev: Göksan Güner
Windows · Mac · Linux
Write to fight! Desert bandits are coming, defend your castle! Everyone knows typing is the best way to use a ballista!
Why similar: Spelling 33.2% ★, Casual 19.1%, Indie 14.7%, Medieval 12.2%, Cartoon 10.3%
Why You'll Like It: While mechanics differ, it provides a similar casual, arcade-style defense experience.
- #31 Land of Puzzles: Castles
78% matchMixed61% of 74 reviews2018
Dev: Ripknot Systems
Windows
In Land of Puzzles: Castles the king and queen need your help. To avoid war the king has accepted a challenge of puzzles to solve. He needs you to solve 15 sets of challenging puzzles and help him secure the kingdom.
Why similar: Casual 32.4%, Indie 24.3%, Family Friendly 15.6%, Puzzle 13.6%, Relaxing 11.2%
- #32 Defense Of Greece TD
77% matchMixed68% of 93 reviews2016
Dev: First Games InteractivePub: First Games Interactive
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 69.3 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Ancient Greece under siege. Steam engines roar, bronze towers rise, and waves of soldiers and machines march against you.
Why similar: Cartoon 32.6%, Cartoony 27.6%, Casual 19.9%, Indie 14.2%, Singleplayer 5.7%
- #33 Medieval Kingdom Wars
74% matchMostly Positive76% of 2,606 reviews2019
Dev: Reverie World StudiosPub: indie.io
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Rewrite medieval history through bloody siege combat in a fusion of RTS and Grand Strategy genres. Rule, build, and serve your King as a minor lord in medieval Europe. Experience siege, field and naval combat with an unseen degree of brutality. Rogue-like progression, epic towns and battles await…
Why similar: Medieval 68.2%, PvE 31.8%
- #34 Wizards
74% matchVery Positive88% of 438 reviews2021
Dev: Tyler
Windows · Mac · Linux
Artillery tactics games are back! Grab some friends and get ready for an all out Wizard war! Create your own way of play with tons of unique spells to choose from. With randomly generated terrain and unlimited combinations, you'll never know what will happen next. Completely free to play.
Why similar: Casual 27.5%, Cartoon 21.4%, Cartoony 17.7%, Indie 17.6%, Family Friendly 15.8%
- #35 Tomb of Tyrants
76% 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: Casual 30%, Indie 27.6%, Puzzle 19.8%, Medieval 18.9%, Singleplayer 3.7%
- #36 Yet another tower defence
75% matchMixed66% of 148 reviews2018
Dev: Fantasy LiPub: SakuraGame
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 17.1 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: Casual 55.7%, Indie 44.3%
- #37 Stop Breaking My Castle!
70% matchVery Positive86% of 50 reviews2025
Dev: Team DunningKrugerPub: SPARTA Club
Windows
A peaceful demon castle is attacked daily by heroes who smash walls and defeat monsters, turning it into a hunting ground. As the Demon Lord, you summon and evolve monsters to defend your home and stop the relentless heroes.
Why similar: PvE 48.3%, Casual 35%, Indie 13.6%, Singleplayer 3.1%
- #38 Zombie Ballz
75% matchMixed68% of 153 reviews2017
Dev: Almighty GamesPub: My Way Games
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Arcade-style physics puzzle game where you kill undead & keep villagers alive. Level challenges offer a variety of weapons with their own physical properties. Choose the right weapon and solve puzzles by exploding crates, magnetizing metal, burning, slicing, dicing and bouncing your balls to victory
Why similar: Puzzle 30.2%, Casual 24.5%, Indie 19.5%, Family Friendly 13.9%, Atmospheric 9%
- #39 Mage Arena
66% matchVery Positive91% of 20,166 reviews2025
Dev: jrsjams
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 2.1 hrs≥1hr: 56%
A co-op PvP experience about using your voice to cast spells in the Mage Arena to settle an ages-old feud between sorcerers and warlocks.
Why similar: Medieval 46.3%, Cartoony 22.5%, Casual 20.9%, Atmospheric 10.3%
- #40 Secrets of Magonia
70% matchVery Positive92% of 99 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: Medieval 35.5%, PvE 23.4%, Casual 22.3%, Indie 12%, Singleplayer 6.8%
- #41 Firework War
70% matchVery Positive96% of 52 reviews2025
Dev: 正方形劳伦斯Pub: Gamirror Games
Windows
Use a variety of fireworks to fend off misfortune and protect your family!
Why similar: Casual 60.7%, Relaxing 14%, Indie 13.7%, Atmospheric 9.1%, Singleplayer 2.5%
- #42 Mind Games
73% matchMixed70% of 208 reviews2016
Dev: AK GamesPub: My Way Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Mind games is a great set of extremely hard brain twisting puzzles! Warning: this game is for smarties! Only one out of ten people can solve the first puzzle!
Why similar: Mouse Only 40.7% ★, Indie 15.6%, Puzzle 13.1%, Family Friendly 11.5%, Casual 8.5%
- #43 Blades, Bows and Magic
67% matchVery Positive95% of 65 reviews2026
Dev: Funk Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
A casual, medieval fantasy, strategy card battler. Duel champions across the land in singleplayer and unlock new cards with special abilities. Challenge other players or your friends in online PvP multiplayer with our distinctive tactical battle system.
Why similar: Medieval 27.7%, Casual 27.1%, PvE 21.6%, Puzzle 16%, Singleplayer 7.7%
- #44 Pummel Paladins
71% matchVery Positive96% of 77 reviews2020
Dev: Xiaocong YanPub: Orange Lutheran High School Game Development Club
Windows
Pummel Paladins is a 1v1 brawler with a creative twist. Don't be mistaken, just because the knights lost their weapons doesn't mean they are going to stop their destined duel. Push, parry, utilize the environment and items to outplay your opponent in this retro, dungeon arena!
Why similar: Medieval 45.8%, Arcade 33.5%, Casual 20.7%
- #45 Adventurer Manager
73% matchMixed60% of 576 reviews2014
Dev: Vigilant Addiction StudiosPub: BBEW BBEW, LLC
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Reunite the kingdom of Adventuria and defeat the evil Illusionist Miraj by recruiting Adventurers to send on Adventures for epic loot and rewards in this RPG/Management Sim with tons of depth, randomization, and customization options!
Why similar: Indie 47.1%, Casual 46.3%, Singleplayer 6.5%
- #46 EverSiege: Untold Ages
65% matchMixed69% of 1,792 reviews2026
Dev: Tindalos InteractivePub: Dear Villagers
Windows
Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Retreating ends here. Defend Bastion against evil hordes, reclaim lost powers, rebuild ancient ruins, and adapt your tactics to reverse the siege. Shape your playstyle in this hero-strategy rogue-lite solo or co-op up to 3 players.
Why similar: PvE 100%
- #47 Kingdom Rush Origins - Tower Defense
68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 7,788 reviews2018
Dev: Ironhide Game Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 8.4 hrsMean: 18.8 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: Medieval 36.5%, Cartoony 26.1%, Casual 19.4%, Indie 12.6%, Singleplayer 5.4%
- #48 Yet Another Hero Story
71% matchMostly Positive77% of 64 reviews2019
Dev: Sinking Sheep
Windows · Mac
Yet Another Hero Story is a medieval point-and-click adventure game set in a fantasy cartoon world. The game brings back fond memories from the golden years of the genre.
Why similar: Mouse Only 31.7% ★, Casual 19.8%, Indie 15.7%, Cartoony 12%, Hand-drawn 11.6%
- #49 Overthrown
66% matchMixed60% of 286 reviews2026
Dev: BrimstonePub: Maximum Entertainment
Windows
Lift and throw anything as you build and manage your kingdom in this chaotic city builder for 1-6 players. Harness the power of your soul-stealing crown to defend your citizens from bandits and mutants, farm the land, and gather resources. Keep citizens happy or see them desert you!
Why similar: Singleplayer 100%
- #50 Ant War: Domination
73% matchMixed58% of 250 reviews2015
Dev: Anarchy Enterprises
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 10.7 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Emerge from the ant hill with a handful of ants and a dream... to conquer the world. Train your ants, manage their daily workload, and travel across the town in search of new land. Sharpen your pincers and be ready to fight everyone from beetles and slugs, to the town police and the army!
Why similar: Casual 53.4%, Indie 38.9%, Singleplayer 7.7%
- #51 Runes of Brennos
72% matchMostly Positive72% of 53 reviews2015
Dev: LuGus Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Draw magical runes on the screen and see their power vanquish your opponents. Understand the strengths and weaknesses of the runes to unleash their full potential. The road to power is a dangerous one, but with the right combination of strategy and skill the throne could be yours!
Why similar: Casual 55.7%, Indie 44.3%
- #52 Plebby Quest: The Crusades
68% matchVery Positive86% of 2,885 reviews2020
Dev: PiedPipers TeamPub: NEOWIZ
Windows
Median: 7.5 hrsMean: 14.3 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Survive ambitious rulers dreaming of an empire, outsmart treacherous neighbors longing to burn your spoils, and navigate the religion’s predictably unreasonable demands; you need ask only one question as you build your legacy – “Will you burn them, or be burnt?”
Why similar: Medieval 30.5%, Casual 20.9%, Cartoony 16.2%, Indie 15.4%, PvE 13.7%
- #53 Castle Warriors
68% matchMostly Positive72% of 105 reviews2023
Dev: Cluck Games, LLC
Windows
Castle Warriors is a rogue like auto battler with a strategy twist. Build your army one card at a time!
Why similar: PvE 37.8%, Medieval 37.5%, Casual 24.7%
- #54 Castle Constructor
67% matchVery Positive81% of 74 reviews2024
Dev: Sisyphean Games
Windows
Build and defend using a modular system of castle blocks. Fend off enemies who will climb over and break through your defenses. Collect new blocks and research techs to improve their strengths. From lowly soldiers to powerful siege weapons; defeat them all as you strive to protect your kingdom.
Why similar: Medieval 53.3%, PvE 34.5%, Casual 8%, Singleplayer 4.2%
- #55 Landfall Archives
65% matchVery Positive95% of 3,582 reviews2023
Dev: landfall
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 37%
Break into the Landfall Archives to steal and play previously unreleased games, demos, interactive slide shows, and even an unreleased version of Totally Accurate Battle Simulator from 2017!
Why similar: Medieval 29.1%, Family Friendly 24.6%, Casual 23.3%, Indie 17%, Singleplayer 6%
- #56 Clash of Castle
72% matchMixed46% of 61 reviews2018
Dev: RewindApp
Windows
To attack! Deploy your troops and destroy the enemy castle!
Why similar: Casual 56.5%, Indie 43.5%
- #57 Royal Defense
71% matchMostly Positive72% of 383 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: Casual 30.8%, Indie 23.6%, Arcade 23.3%, Cartoon 17.4%, Singleplayer 4.9%
- #58 Becastled
62% matchVery Positive82% of 5,534 reviews2025
Dev: Mana Potion Studios
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 6.9 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: Medieval 79.8%, Indie 14.9%, Singleplayer 5.4%
- #59 Magical Runes
65% matchVery Positive87% of 109 reviews2025
Dev: ZERO5GAMES
Windows
Three ruthless kings have declared war on your lands!
Why similar: Casual 73%, Indie 20.7%, Singleplayer 6.3%