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Games Like Steampunk Tower 2

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Strategy, Tower Defense, Indie, Singleplayer.

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Steampunk Tower 2 is an action-strategy game set in the alternative Steampunk universe. In Lord Bingham’s military service there is a new secret weapon under your command, the gigantic aircraft Carrier transporting the Battle Tower.

Reviews: Mostly Positive — 75% — of 364 reviews
Released: 2018-04-19
Developer: DreamGate
Genres: Action, Indie, Strategy
Platforms: Windows, Mac
Median playtime: 3.3 hrs
Mean playtime: 5.2 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 93%

Overview

Steampunk Tower 2 stands out for its unique blend of vertical tower defense, active management, and a distinct alternate-history aesthetic. These recommendations focus on games that capture that same sense of mechanical progression, steampunk atmosphere, and high-stakes base defense strategy.

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  1. #1 Steampunk Syndicate
    97% matchMixed57% of 82 reviews2017
    Dev: Stereo7 Games
    Windows
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 98%

    Steampunk Syndicate is a tower defense with elements of collectible card games.

    Why similar: Steampunk 54.1%, Tower Defense 29.2%, Strategy 7.2%, Action 7%, Indie 2.5%

    Why You'll Like It: This title mirrors the specific steampunk aesthetic and tower defense gameplay loop found in the seed game.

  2. #2 Taur
    96% matchMostly Positive80% of 2,108 reviews2020
    Dev: Echo Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 76%

    Taur is an action-strategy sci-fi game. Control the Prime Cannon and unlock all of its powerful weapons and abilities. Build turrets, droids, aircraft and more as you fight to protect the homeworld of the Tauron droids against a relentless invasion. Will your Taur stand against the Imperion warmachine?

    Why similar: Tower Defense 61.3%, Strategy 13.8%, Base Building 13.4%, Action 5.8%, Indie 3.2%

    Why You'll Like It: It shares the core mechanic of defending a central, upgradable tower against waves of enemies using active combat and strategic management.

  3. #3 Airships: Conquer the Skies
    96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 6,597 reviews2018
    Dev: David Stark
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 37.0 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    Construct mighty steampunk airships and fly them into battle, waging war and conquering the skies!

    Why similar: Steampunk 56.9%, Alternate History 18.7%, Military 13.8%, Strategy 7.4%, 2D 3.2%

    Why You'll Like It: It captures the steampunk vehicular combat and management aspects, allowing you to design and defend complex flying machines.

  4. #4 Mechs V Kaijus - Tower Defense
    95% matchVery Positive84% of 543 reviews2022
    Dev: Doble Punch Games
    Windows
    Median: 6.8 hrsMean: 13.2 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    Mechs V Kaijus is an addictive hardcore tower defense gameplay. In Mechs V Kaijus you take on the role of Commander of a powerful Mechs squadron. Improve your Mech, strategically place towers and factories on the battlefield. Deploy support units on the battlefield, and save our civilization.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 56.2%, Base Building 13.3%, Strategy 13%, Action 7.5%, Indie 5%

    Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on the action-heavy side of tower defense, tasking you with defending against massive threats with mechanical units.

  5. #5 Dungeon Warfare 2
    94% matchVery Positive90% of 1,151 reviews2018
    Dev: Valsar
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 15.2 hrs≥1hr: 94%

    Become a dungeon lord to defend your dungeons with the deadliest of traps and insidious contraptions against greedy adventurers and wannabe heroes.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 64.3%, Strategy 25.1%, Indie 8.3%, 2D 2.3%

    Why You'll Like It: A deeply strategic tower defense game that rewards careful planning and trap management, similar to the strategic depth of the seed.

  6. #6 They Are Billions
    94% matchVery Positive85% of 51,351 reviews2019
    Dev: Numantian Games
    Windows
    Median: 14.3 hrsMean: 56.6 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    They Are Billions is a Steampunk strategy game set on a post-apocalyptic planet. Build and defend colonies to survive against the billions of the infected that seek to annihilate the few remaining living humans. Can humanity survive after the zombie apocalypse?

    Why similar: Steampunk 32.4%, Tower Defense 32.4%, Base Building 21.6%, Strategy 10.5%, Management 2.1%

    Why You'll Like It: This game offers a deep steampunk atmosphere combined with intense base-building and defensive strategy against massive hordes.

  7. #7 Iron Harvest
    93% matchMostly Positive73% of 15,957 reviews2020
    Dev: KING ArtPub: Prime Matter
    Windows
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 12.0 hrs≥1hr: 75%

    A classic real-time strategy game with an epic single player campaign, multiplayer & coop, set in the alternate reality of 1920+

    Why similar: Steampunk 51.3%, Base Building 15.8%, Alternate History 15.5%, Strategy 13.1%, Action 3.3%

    Why You'll Like It: It provides a rich alternate-history steampunk setting with a heavy emphasis on tactical combat and mech-based defense.

  8. #8 2112TD: Tower Defense Survival
    92% matchVery Positive87% of 444 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: Tower Defense 67.6%, Strategy 16.1%, Action 8.9%, 2D 4.7%, Singleplayer 2.7%

    Why You'll Like It: A high-quality, action-oriented tower defense game that emphasizes tactical placement and managing unique unit abilities.

  9. #9 Anomaly 2
    91% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,070 reviews2013
    Dev: 11 bit studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 77%

    Anomaly 2 is a sequel to the critically acclaimed Anomaly Warzone Earth. Maintaining the core elements of the original, Anomaly 2 adds plenty of new features: unit morphing, over million tactical combinations, post-apo world and tower defense vs tower offense multiplayer mode.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 56.9%, Strategy 24.8%, Action 10.8%, Indie 6.6%, Singleplayer 1%

    Why You'll Like It: It offers a unique twist on the genre by focusing on tactical movement and management in a high-stakes combat environment.

  10. #10 Tower Wars
    91% matchMostly Positive72% of 1,754 reviews2012
    Dev: SuperVillain Studios
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    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 51.6%, Steampunk 36.9%, Strategy 7.8%, Indie 1.9%, Action 1.5%

    Why You'll Like It: A competitive tower defense game that features a steampunk-inspired visual style and strategic unit deployment.

  11. #11 Castle Of Alchemists
    88% matchVery Positive82% of 774 reviews2025
    Dev: Team Machiavelli
    Windows
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 75%

    Defend your castle in this fast-paced tower defense/action hybrid game with stunning pixel art graphics! Play as alchemically enhanced warrior Bellator, set traps, build towers, craft powerful weapons, and defend your home! The fate of the castle lies in your hands!

    Why similar: Steampunk 48.6%, Tower Defense 33.9%, Strategy 6.9%, Action 4.3%, 2D 2.6%

    Why You'll Like It: This action-RPG tower defense hybrid features unique base-building elements and a distinct visual style.

  12. #12 Armed to the Gears
    90% matchMixed63% of 215 reviews2020
    Dev: WS Software
    Windows
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 94%

    Control a fully armed Mech and fight through cyberpunk cities, military bases and industrial ruins. Capture and defend territories, build turrets and structures, and wage war against powerful enemies!

    Why similar: Tower Defense 72.2%, Base Building 19.2%, Strategy 4.5%, Action 3%, Indie 1.2%

    Why You'll Like It: A top-down action tower defense game that emphasizes mechanical combat and defensive positioning.

  13. #13 Sanctum 2
    89% matchVery Positive90% of 14,391 reviews2013
    Dev: Coffee Stain StudiosPub: Coffee Stain Publishing
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    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 81.3%, Strategy 10.2%, Action 5.5%, Indie 2.5%, Singleplayer 0.6%

    Why You'll Like It: This hybrid tower defense game forces you to actively participate in the combat, much like the active reloading and firing in Steampunk Tower 2.

  14. #14 Age of Steel: Recharge
    89% 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: Tower Defense 42.2%, Strategy 33.4%, Action 15.4%, Indie 9%

    Why You'll Like It: An action-strategy game that focuses on defending a base against waves of enemies with a similar indie feel.

  15. #15 Kingdom Two Crowns
    86% matchVery Positive90% of 39,408 reviews2018
    Dev: Fury StudiosPub: Raw Fury
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 19.2 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    Gather coins, build defenses and reclaim your fallen Kingdom. Explore and uncover secrets, unlock new technologies and protect your crown versus waves of Greed monsters that come at night. Kingdom is a solo or co-op micro-strategy and tower defense game set in an atmospheric pixel world.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 66.7%, Base Building 16.3%, Strategy 11.2%, Atmospheric 3.9%, Singleplayer 1.9%

    Why You'll Like It: This 2D side-scrolling game focuses on base management and defensive expansion, capturing the feeling of protecting a central hub.

  16. #16 Orcs Must Die! 2
    87% matchVery Positive92% of 19,622 reviews2012
    Dev: Robot Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 12.0 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: Tower Defense 78.7%, Strategy 10.5%, Action 7.4%, Indie 2.5%, Singleplayer 1%

    Why You'll Like It: It blends action-shooter mechanics with tower defense strategy, providing a fast-paced experience similar to the seed's combat.

  17. #17 Iron Marines
    86% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,874 reviews2019
    Dev: Ironhide Game Studio
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 11.4 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    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 34.4%, Military 22.6%, Action 18.6%, 2D 10.8%, Indie 8.4%

    Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi RTS and tower defense hybrid that emphasizes managing units and defensive structures in active combat zones.

  18. #18 FrankenStorm TD: Prologue
    85% matchVery Positive88% of 357 reviews2021
    Dev: Doodad Games
    Windows

    Roguelite TD: all towers & enemies start the same, but you have 1 choice per wave affecting BOTH and stacking up for dramatic variance. Gradually salvage and make some choices permanent to build deeper strategies. Also a unique mazing challenge where wires and towers must be linked to a power source

    Why similar: Steampunk 41.1%, Tower Defense 35.4%, Base Building 12.1%, Strategy 6.7%, 2D 2.3%

    Why You'll Like It: A roguelite tower defense game that incorporates base-building and strategic upgrades in a unique setting.

  19. #19 Frostpunk
    83% matchVery Positive93% of 137,048 reviews2018
    Dev: 11 bit studios
    Windows
    Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 22.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Frostpunk is the first society survival game. As the ruler of the last city on Earth, it is your duty to manage both its citizens and infrastructure. What decisions will you make to ensure your society's survival? What will you do when pushed to breaking point? Who will you become in the process?

    Why similar: Steampunk 73.1%, Strategy 12.3%, Base Building 8%, Management 4.3%, Atmospheric 1.4%

    Why You'll Like It: While more focused on survival, it perfectly captures the gritty, industrial, and steampunk management aesthetic.

  20. #20 SteamWorld Heist
    84% matchVery Positive94% of 6,226 reviews2016
    Dev: Image & Form Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Command a steam-driven pirate crew in a series of epic tactical shootouts in SteamWorld Heist. This is turn-based strategy with a twist: You manually aim the guns of your robots, allowing for insane skill shots and bullet-bouncing action!

    Why similar: Steampunk 75.4%, Strategy 13%, Action 4.6%, Indie 3.3%, 2D 2.4%

    Why You'll Like It: It features a charming steampunk aesthetic and tactical, turn-based combat that rewards careful positioning and management.

  21. #21 Stickman Trenches
    82% matchVery Positive82% of 1,946 reviews2023
    Dev: Big Play Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 2.8 hrs≥1hr: 59%

    Stickman Trenches is a Real Time Strategy game in which you need to manage your men and weapons and build up your defenses in the brutal trenches of Stick World War 1.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 37.7%, Strategy 18%, Military 11.9%, Side Scroller 11.7%, Action 10%

    Why You'll Like It: It focuses on trench-based warfare and defensive strategy, capturing the intensity of holding a line.

  22. #22 Diplomacy is Not an Option
    81% matchVery Positive86% of 12,512 reviews2024
    Dev: Door 407
    Windows
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 9.9 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    Diplomacy is Not an Option is a strategy game set in a medieval fantasy world. Build your town and defenses, raise huge armies and fight against massive hordes of enemies. How long can you survive?

    Why similar: Tower Defense 46.3%, Base Building 27.8%, Military 14.5%, Strategy 11.5%

    Why You'll Like It: This game excels at large-scale base defense and resource management, challenging you to hold your ground against overwhelming odds.

  23. #23 Steel Empire
    84% matchMostly Positive77% of 113 reviews2018
    Dev: mebius.
    Windows
    Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    Steel Empire is a steam punk shoot'em up game featuring a frantic combat filled with powerful enemies and insane obstacles. Enjoy a beautiful world and retro game-play as you dodge and shoot your way through classical stages to fight the evil empire!

    Why similar: Steampunk 78.8%, Action 11.7%, 2D 3.5%, Atmospheric 2.4%, Indie 2.2%

    Why You'll Like It: A classic steampunk-themed action game that captures the aesthetic and intensity of the genre.

  24. #24 Artificial Defense
    81% matchVery Positive82% of 210 reviews2016
    Dev: Thiemo Bolder, ONEMANGAMES
    Windows
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 95%

    Artificial Defense is a one man made, real time strategy game combining orbital shooter and tower defense components within an electrifying, virtual reality setting. You are the machine, a mighty computer-system defending its servers against swarms of intruding creeps.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 42.8%, Strategy 29.3%, Action 16.6%, Indie 11.3%

    Why You'll Like It: An indie strategy game that emphasizes defensive planning and managing resources under pressure.

  25. #25 HEXSTORM: Tears of Arcadia
    78% matchMostly Positive76% of 54 reviews2026
    Dev: Tearevo
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    HEXSTORM: Tears of Arcadia is a tactical tower defense with roguelike structure. Build your flying fortress, upgrade your ship, and combine powerful boosts. Every battle is unique. Uncover the mystery of the fallen captain.

    Why similar: Steampunk 42.4%, Tower Defense 35%, Base Building 11.6%, Strategy 8.2%, 2D 2.1%

  26. #26 Hydraulic Empire
    82% matchMixed51% of 73 reviews2015
    Dev: Batholith Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 97%

    Hydraulic Empire is a Tower Defense game with RPG elements focusing on strategy, interactions between mobs, and persistent upgrades. Hydraulic empire is a must have for any true Tower Defense fan, and for those that are not it is a gateway into the tower defense genre.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 48.6%, Steampunk 27.9%, Strategy 11.7%, Action 7%, Indie 4.2%

    Why You'll Like It: A steampunk-themed tower defense game that focuses on strategic placement and managing various defensive turrets.

  27. #27 Kingdom Rush Origins - Tower Defense
    77% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 8,009 reviews2018
    Dev: Ironhide Game Studio
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 8.3 hrsMean: 18.7 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: Tower Defense 70.1%, Strategy 13.6%, Action 6%, 2D 4.7%, Indie 3.5%

  28. #28 Zombo Buster Advance
    78% matchVery Positive82% of 248 reviews2020
    Dev: FIREBEAST
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 66%

    Zombo Buster Advance is a tower defense game taking place inside buildings with interchangeable elevators. Deploy, swap and shoot like a boss!

    Why similar: Tower Defense 60.5%, Strategy 16.1%, Military 7.8%, Indie 5.9%, 2D 4.1%

    Why You'll Like It: A strategic tower defense game that focuses on managing defensive units against waves of enemies.

  29. #29 Cubemen 2
    80% matchMixed68% of 231 reviews2013
    Dev: 3 Sprockets
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 93%

    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 67.8%, Strategy 23.1%, Indie 9.2%

    Why You'll Like It: A minimalist strategy tower defense game that offers various modes and tactical depth.

  30. #30 WARSHIFT 2
    75% matchMostly Positive71% of 52 reviews2026
    Dev: Cyril Megem
    Windows

    WARSHIFT 2 blends RTS, Action, and RPG progression. Build bases and command troops, mechs, battleships, and aircraft carriers. Then take direct control of your hero and fight alongside your army. Customize your heroes with weapons and upgrades.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 50.7%, Base Building 19.7%, Strategy 14.3%, Action 8.3%, Indie 4.8%

  31. #31 Tragedy of Prince Rupert
    77% matchVery Positive87% of 90 reviews2017
    Dev: Spytihněv
    Windows
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Tragedy of Prince Rupert is a fast-paced 2D action shooter with a historical hot air balloon (Montgolfiere).

    Why similar: Steampunk 60.3%, Alternate History 13.3%, Side Scroller 7.4%, Action 7.2%, 2D 4.1%

  32. #32 Kingdom Rush Vengeance - Tower Defense
    73% matchVery Positive94% of 10,848 reviews2020
    Dev: Ironhide Game Studio
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 8.7 hrsMean: 18.4 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: Tower Defense 70.7%, Strategy 15.2%, Action 6.5%, 2D 5.1%, Singleplayer 2.5%

  33. #33 Defense Technica
    79% matchMostly Negative40% of 189 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: Tower Defense 84%, Strategy 12.2%, Indie 3.8%

    Why You'll Like It: A classic-style tower defense game that focuses on strategic pathing and unit management.

  34. #34 Abyss Raiders: Uncharted
    79% matchMixed42% of 179 reviews2015
    Dev: DarkStar GamesPub: Conglomerate 5
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 96%

    Abyss Raiders: Uncharted is an action tower defence game, set in a future where robots are the dominant species in the universe. You will need to survive waves of fierce enemies whilst searching for the ancient ruins that have the power to prevent the second apocalypse.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 53.4%, Strategy 28.7%, Action 11.5%, Indie 6.4%

    Why You'll Like It: This game combines strategy and action elements within a defensive framework, similar to the seed's gameplay loop.

  35. #35 Space Run
    75% matchVery Positive85% of 2,142 reviews2014
    Dev: Passtech GamesPub: Focus Entertainment
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 93%

    Space Run is a «real-time spaceship construction strategy game». Space Run takes the well-known Tower Defense-style gameplay and twists it, challenging you to manage and protect a spaceship and its cargo against the hazards of deep space!

    Why similar: Tower Defense 79%, Strategy 15.1%, Indie 3.6%, Action 1.7%, Singleplayer 0.6%

  36. #36 Defense Zone 3 Ultra HD
    76% matchMostly Positive79% of 514 reviews2016
    Dev: Artem Kotov
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 6.8 hrsMean: 30.9 hrs≥1hr: 68%

    The sequel to the hit strategy game, with new weapons, landscapes, and options.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 52.3%, Strategy 25.2%, Action 14.3%, Indie 8.2%

  37. #37 Molten Armor
    76% matchMixed62% of 61 reviews2017
    Dev: Brutal Muse
    Windows

    Molten Armor is an action tower defense game with a non-linear story in sci-fi setting! Command defenses and stop hordes of enemies! Fight on land, sea and in the skies!Decisions taken in the heat of battle will change the course of the war.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 64.7%, Strategy 16.8%, Action 9%, 2D 4.1%, Indie 2.9%

  38. #38 Kingdom Rush Frontiers - Tower Defense
    72% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 10,748 reviews2016
    Dev: Ironhide Game Studio
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 8.6 hrsMean: 21.0 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    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 72.6%, Strategy 14.3%, 2D 4.2%, Action 3.8%, Indie 3.3%

  39. #39 TDS - Tower Defense Strategy
    71% matchVery Positive81% of 370 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: Tower Defense 65.4%, Base Building 13.3%, Strategy 7.2%, Atmospheric 5%, Management 4.4%

  40. #40 Mindustry
    70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 27,902 reviews2019
    Dev: AnukenDev
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 28.2 hrs≥1hr: 76%

    An open-ended factory management game with RTS and tower defense elements.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 57.3%, Base Building 22.5%, Strategy 12.6%, Action 2.8%, 2D 2.2%

  41. #41 Mushroom Wars 2
    74% matchMixed62% of 977 reviews2017
    Dev: Zillion WhalesPub: Azur Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    In Mushroom Wars 2, enemy tribes of feisty mushroom creatures face off in short but fierce RTS battles. Step into the shoes of a fearless Mushroom Commander, choose a hero to lead your army, and take control of the battlefield in a variety of multiplayer modes or challenging story campaign.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 53.8%, Strategy 26.7%, Action 9.5%, Indie 5.2%, 2D 2.9%

  42. #42 Tempest Tower
    70% matchVery Positive92% of 72 reviews2025
    Dev: Half Past Yellow
    Windows

    Tempest Tower is an action packed tower defense platformer where you must brawl with incoming hordes of Creepers while herding the local critters to safety. Build, fight, upgrade, overcome.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 56.9%, Base Building 19.4%, Strategy 12.9%, Action 6.1%, Indie 2.7%

  43. #43 iBomber Defense Pacific
    73% matchVery Positive83% of 594 reviews2012
    Dev: Cobra Mobile
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 24 minMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 37%

    iBomber moves to the Pacific as you fight a whole new enemy across the Pacific rim to regain freedom.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 57.4%, Military 13.9%, Strategy 13.3%, Indie 4.7%, Action 4.7%

  44. #44 iBomber Defense
    74% matchMostly Positive73% of 248 reviews2011
    Dev: Cobra Mobile
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 54%

    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 75.5%, Strategy 18.7%, Indie 5.8%

  45. #45 Fieldrunners 2
    73% matchVery Positive86% of 534 reviews2013
    Dev: Subatomic Studios LLC
    Windows
    Median: 3.1 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: Tower Defense 82.3%, Strategy 11.9%, Action 5.8%

  46. #46 X-Morph: Defense
    69% matchVery Positive91% of 4,163 reviews2017
    Dev: EXOR Studios
    Windows
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    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 71.9%, Strategy 14.1%, Action 7.8%, Indie 4.5%, Singleplayer 1.7%

  47. #47 Defense Of Greece TD
    72% matchMixed68% of 95 reviews2016
    Dev: First Games InteractivePub: First Games Interactive
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 69.8 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    Ancient Greece under siege. Steam engines roar, bronze towers rise, and waves of soldiers and machines march against you.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 61.1%, Strategy 14.5%, Action 8.9%, 2D 5.1%, Indie 4.2%

  48. #48 REDCON
    70% matchVery Positive86% of 840 reviews2016
    Dev: Hexage
    Windows
    Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 10.0 hrs≥1hr: 72%

    Command your own fortress in FTL-like real-time battles! Crush the enemy fortress with unrelenting bombardment or seize it with carefully executed invasion.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 47.7%, Strategy 25.2%, Base Building 14.8%, Indie 6.9%, 2D 3.8%

  49. #49 IRON NEST: Heavy Turret Simulator
    61% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 12,453 reviews2026
    Dev: Nick Nieuwoudt
    Windows
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    IRON NEST is a brutal dieselpunk heavy-artillery game where you dominate the battlefield through a colossal war machine. Take map measurements based on the received coordinates, strain the hydraulics, and gunlay the cannons to unleash devastating blows ⟹ Will you obey High Command, Operator?

    Why similar: Steampunk 55.7%, Alternate History 17.2%, Military 15.6%, Action 5.3%, Indie 3.4%

  50. #50 Rogue Tower
    67% matchVery Positive83% of 5,919 reviews2022
    Dev: Die of Death Games
    Windows
    Median: 10.7 hrsMean: 20.3 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    Rogue Tower is a tower defense game with roguelike elements and a continuously expanding path which you can influence. Unlock, build, upgrade, expand, defend.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 74.2%, Strategy 14.7%, Base Building 10%, Singleplayer 1.1%

  51. #51 Cannons-Defenders: Steam Edition
    71% matchMixed66% of 215 reviews2017
    Dev: REX PEX GAMES
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 97%

    Hardcore 2D game with a fascinating and unusual mechanics, where you have to defend the base from annoying saboteurs.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 43.2%, Action 23.4%, Indie 12.7%, Side Scroller 12.6%, 2D 5.8%

  52. #52 Loopstructor
    66% matchVery Positive83% of 383 reviews2024
    Dev: Pone Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 76%

    This is a strategy game that combines tower defense with Roguelike. Unlike traditional tower defense game, the towers in the game are vehicles that move along ‘loops’.You need to create defense loop and build battle trains to defend against enemy attacks.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 59.1%, Strategy 15.4%, Base Building 15%, Indie 5.2%, 2D 3.2%

  53. #53 Element TD 2 - Tower Defense
    66% matchVery Positive90% of 3,232 reviews2021
    Dev: Element Studios
    Windows
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 13.0 hrs≥1hr: 76%

    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 79.2%, Strategy 16.4%, Indie 2.9%, Singleplayer 1.5%

  54. #54 Tower Factory
    64% matchVery Positive89% of 1,247 reviews2024
    Dev: Gius Caminiti
    Windows
    Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 74%

    Tower Factory is a tower defense and automation game with roguelite elements. Optimize resource production using conveyor systems while defending against monster waves. Can you find and destroy the enemy tower before it's too late?

    Why similar: Tower Defense 56.5%, Base Building 17.6%, Strategy 13.7%, Management 10.5%, Singleplayer 1.7%

  55. #55 DG2: Defense Grid 2
    67% matchVery Positive87% of 3,446 reviews2014
    Dev: Hidden Path Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 11.2 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    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 55%, Base Building 18.1%, Strategy 13.3%, Action 8%, Indie 3.6%

  56. #56 Cannon Brawl
    68% matchVery Positive91% of 798 reviews2014
    Dev: Theresa DuringerPub: Temple Gates Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    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: Tower Defense 33.6%, Strategy 25.5%, Action 13.1%, Indie 12.5%, 2D 11.1%

  57. #57 The Perfect Tower II
    62% matchVery Positive87% of 4,422 reviews2025
    Dev: Fire Sword Studios
    Windows

    The Perfect Tower II is a mix between an incremental and a tower defense game. Build a town, manage resources and explore a variety of mini-games and tons of upgrades. Fully automate your game and watch numbers going up!

    Why similar: Tower Defense 55%, Base Building 16.9%, Strategy 13.2%, Action 7.7%, Management 6.3%

  58. #58 Operation Octo
    63% matchVery Positive98% of 121 reviews2025
    Dev: Klub Kofta Studio
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Play as an Octopus scientist fighting off sunken skeletons in this frantic aquatic Tower Defense! Discover sea life turrets from unique biomes: Pistol Shrimp! Navy Seal! Death Ray! Deploy turrets whilst dodging enemy bullets as you venture the seven seas!

    Why similar: Tower Defense 59.6%, Strategy 14.1%, Base Building 11.2%, Action 6.1%, Indie 4.3%

  59. #59 League TD
    66% matchVery Positive87% of 79 reviews2023
    Dev: Wondarabyte
    Windows

    "League Tower Defense" is a strategy tower defense game that combines unique defense towers and various upgradeable components to unleash different attack effects. Come and build your perfect defense line.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 70.4%, Strategy 17.3%, Base Building 11%, Indie 0.9%, Singleplayer 0.5%

  60. #60 Flight of the Icarus
    71% matchMixed42% of 253 reviews2010
    Dev: Muse Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 12 minMean: 1.3 hrs≥1hr: 17%

    Flight of the Icarus is a game where you play as a privateer who owns an airship that helps ferry goods from town to town in a post-apocalyptic world where the skies are dominated by pirates and danger. Shoot down enemy aeroplanes with a variety of deadly weaponry. Keep the ship from falling out the sky.

    Why similar: Steampunk 78.5%, Action 13%, Indie 8.5%

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