- #1 Defense Zone
97% matchVery Positive83% of 83 reviews2014
Dev: Artem Kotov
Windows · Mac · Linux
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 58.2%, Strategy 30.7%, Indie 11.1%
- #2 Kingdom Defense
96% matchMixed42% of 123 reviews2017
Dev: Mikhail MelnikovPub: SA Industry
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 48 minMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 47%
In Kingdom Defense you have to be in the role of the commander of the defense of the kingdom. You will have to keep defense using three towers, soldiers, traps and a variety of improvements for them. For a successful level you need to hold out under the pressure of hostile troops, not allowing him to get to the territory of the kingdom.
Why similar: Tower Defense 35.1%, Strategy 30%, Casual 19.7%, Indie 15.2%
- #3 Defense Zone 3 Ultra HD
95% matchMostly Positive80% of 504 reviews2016
Dev: Artem Kotov
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.1 hrsMean: 32.1 hrs≥1hr: 71%
The sequel to the hit strategy game, with new weapons, landscapes, and options.
Why similar: Tower Defense 43.8%, Strategy 41.6%, Indie 14.7%
- #4 VITATIO
94% matchMostly Positive78% of 36 reviews2017
Dev: ColloseusXPub: Phat Phrog Studios
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 1.8 hrs≥1hr: 22%
VITATIO is the latin word for avoidance and is the exact premise of this game, avoid collisions with opposing gems and guide your way to the highest score on the global leaderboards!
Why similar: Strategy 49.7%, Casual 29.4%, Indie 20.9%
- #5 M.A.C.E. Tower Defense
94% matchMostly Positive70% of 61 reviews2017
Dev: EntwicklerX
Windows
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 46%, Strategy 39%, Indie 14.9%
- #6 Trap Defense
93% matchPositive90% of 20 reviews2018
Dev: Mifux Studio
Windows
Trap Defense is a TD like puzzle game. In each level, you need to place the traps at a correct position to prevent the balls reach the finish point.
Why similar: Tower Defense 41.8%, Casual 34.1%, Indie 24.2%
- #7 PHAT STACKS 2
92% match6 user reviews17% of 6 reviews2017
Dev: ColloseusXPub: Phat Phrog Studios
Windows
Phat Stacks 2 is puzzle platformer, it features completely new gameplay with a new set of characters, the goal of Phat Stacks 2 is to collect and process crystals by knocking them into the right chutes for a payout. Each level gets harder and presents a new challenge as you progress
Why similar: Strategy 51.2%, Casual 28.5%, Indie 20.2%
- #8 Rolling Gauntlet
91% matchMostly Negative38% of 16 reviews2016
Dev: Aundre Rogers
Windows
Welcome to the Rolling Gauntlet. See if you are ready to traverse the universe in forty levels. Test the dexterity of your fingers and the strength of your resolve.
Why similar: Strategy 46.6%, Casual 31.2%, Indie 22.2%
- #9 Elven Legend
90% matchMostly Positive72% of 43 reviews2017
Dev: Growing Grass Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 94%
ELven Legend is the exciting time-management strategy in a fantasy world, where an evil witch has captured lords of Elven Kingdom.
Why similar: Strategy 50.2%, Casual 30.2%, Indie 19.6%
- #10 Defense Zone 2
89% matchVery Positive85% of 162 reviews2014
Dev: Artem Kotov
Windows · Mac · Linux
Stunning detail of levels, in-depth gameplay, finely tuned balance of all levels and turrets. The new, engaging levels are even more stunning and impressive.
Why similar: Tower Defense 63.5%, Strategy 26.8%, Indie 9.7%
- #11 Evil Defenders
89% matchVery Positive82% of 395 reviews2015
Dev: CP Decision
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 11.8 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Evil Defenders is a fun, frenetic defense game: build and upgrade your towers, сast spells to repel enemy forces, use special landmarks and defend the Lands of Evil from invaders! Feel free to play the game in many different ways through unique tower upgrades, a deep skill tree and 100 in-game achievements.
Why similar: Tower Defense 59%, Strategy 22.7%, Casual 10.9%, Indie 7.4%
- #12 MyTD 我的塔防
87% matchMixed57% of 67 reviews2017
Dev: DaTigerGame
Windows
[MYTD] is a tower defense strategy game, Unlike traditional tower defense.[MYTD] has added a lot of fresh play.[MYTD] is a pixel tower game strategy placed through games, with endless defense mode, character upgrades, defensive towers skills to choose, turret and changeful, one thousand kinds of style let you challenge without limit, the...
Why similar: Tower Defense 37.1%, Strategy 31.7%, Casual 18.2%, Indie 12.9%
- #13 Spec Defense
86% matchPositive80% of 10 reviews2018
Dev: k.Song Tan
Windows
Classic, maze based tower defense. Pick your towers and strategy, plan your maze and let none gets past!
Why similar: Strategy 33.6%, Tower Defense 33.4%, Casual 19.3%, Indie 13.7%
- #14 Tronix Defender
86% match5 user reviews60% of 5 reviews2017
Dev: SHOKIZM INTERACTIVE
Windows
Tronix Defender is a retro styled Tower Defence game where you must protect your CPU from hack-bots and trojans inside a digital world. The levels are partially randomised for maximised replay-ability and the game is enhanced by a killer Synthwave soundscape created by TimeSlave Recordings.
Why similar: Tower Defense 35.4%, Strategy 31.4%, Casual 19.8%, Indie 13.4%
- #15 Decently Bad Tower Defense
83% matchMostly Positive76% of 143 reviews2020
Dev: Pretty Bad Studios
Windows
This is a bad short Tower Defense game made from scratch as a new game developer. This game does all the basic things you expect from a tower defense. We have 3 types of enemies and 3 types of tower to destroy them with. Strategic placement of the towers will make your victory certain.
Why similar: Strategy 38.4%, Tower Defense 24%, Casual 22.1%, Indie 15.5%
- #16 Garden Rescue: Christmas Edition
84% matchVery Positive81% of 86 reviews2015
Dev: Rainbow Games
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Rescue the Christmas trees from swarms of ravenous insects.
Why similar: Strategy 53.4%, Tower Defense 30.3%, Casual 16.3%
- #17 King's Guard TD
85% matchMixed58% of 366 reviews2016
Dev: NightbinderPub: My Way Games
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Your Highness, our kingdom is at risk. We’re facing great danger! Not only villagers, but also maidens, warriors, mages, ravens, bats, eagles and dragons are trying to destroy our empire. Guard your throne and stop them now!
Why similar: Tower Defense 46.7%, Strategy 25%, Casual 16.9%, Indie 11.4%
- #18 Defense Clicker
84% matchMostly Positive73% of 170 reviews2017
Dev: Albatros Softworks
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 101.6 hrs≥1hr: 66%
Defense Clicker is an clicker game which will be soon F2P, with an tower defense theme and a few twists which make it very unique. You have to build an defense line with towers and upgrade them to stay alive as long as possible. when you die the map resets but you get a few special points depending on how long you survived.
Why similar: Tower Defense 47.8%, Strategy 32.1%, Casual 20.1%
- #19 Merge Towers
82% match2 user reviews0% of 2 reviews2019
Dev: Sibling Rivalry Games
Windows
Your castle is under attack!!! Buy, merge and arrange your towers to defend against waves of bloodthirsty enemies. Give your towers super powers by adding ice, fire, lightning, poison runes and many more!
Why similar: Strategy 39.2%, Tower Defense 32.7%, Casual 22.6%, Indie 5.5%
- #20 UIFO DEFENSE HD
79% matchMostly Positive72% of 46 reviews2020
Dev: MIPODAS DIGITAL STUDIO
Windows
UIFO Defense has a special gameplay of tower defense. Utilize the terrain and different turrets to eliminate alien invaders and protect the crystal cores which are critical to science and technology of your civilization.
Why similar: Strategy 34.2%, Tower Defense 30.4%, Casual 21%, Indie 14.4%
- #21 Battle for Blood - Epic battles within 30 seconds!
81% matchMostly Positive74% of 808 reviews2015
Dev: YFC games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 65%
Constant fun and excitement! Bloody fighting from the start. Epic battles within 30 seconds. An all-new game type is coming!
Why similar: Tower Defense 37.7%, Strategy 31.2%, Casual 22%, Indie 9.1%
- #22 World Defense : A Fragmented Reality Game
82% matchMostly Negative29% of 17 reviews2016
Dev: HobbisoftPub: GCE, LLC
Windows
Tower defense as you've never experienced it before. We take tower defense to your home, your neighbor's house, the Seattle Space Needle, or anywhere in the world; the choice is yours. World Defense is the first, physics based, 3d tower defense where anything and everything depends upon real world simulations.
Why similar: Strategy 35.4%, Tower Defense 30.8%, Casual 20.3%, Indie 13.6%
- #23 Output Pasture
77% matchVery Positive85% of 99 reviews2020
Dev: DuskDogStudio
Windows
Output Pasture is a fast-paced Tower Defense Game which combines the elements of roguelike. Unlock, combine unique animals to battle together, and fight the evil Machine Legion.
Why similar: Strategy 38.4%, Tower Defense 24.4%, Casual 21.5%, Indie 15.7%
- #24 Zombie Wars: Invasion
81% matchMixed61% of 185 reviews2016
Dev: DNZY GamesPub: My Way Games
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 98%
If you like tower defense games , this game is for you ! A game is classic addictive tower defense / defense TD, style game and a lot of features. You can build towers, you can use abilities(bombs and soldiers) and you can use hero!
Why similar: Strategy 34.9%, Tower Defense 33.7%, Casual 18.4%, Indie 13%
- #25 机退怪兽
78% matchMixed64% of 289 reviews2019
Dev: Doble Punch GamesPub: Surefire.Games
Windows
指挥官,你将指挥人类最后的钢铁机甲来击退怪兽洪流!《机退怪兽》是一款以微操驱动的硬核塔防游戏。以手控操作的射击以及技能释放来适应防御阵型以及敌人配置的不断变化。
Why similar: Tower Defense 34.9%, Strategy 34%, Casual 17.8%, Indie 13.3%
- #26 Island Defense
80% matchMixed53% of 121 reviews2015
Dev: Stereo7 Games
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 99%
Get ready for modern battles! Defend your islands against evil invaders in jungles! Your team will consist of modern snipers, gunners, rockets, ice towers and other great things. A deep conflict has been brewing between you and the evil invaders. Fight to protect your freedom and liberty.
Why similar: Tower Defense 45.7%, Strategy 33%, Casual 12.3%, Indie 9.1%
- #27 Tower Blitz
76% match9 user reviews22% of 9 reviews2020
Dev: GXPlay
Windows
Tower Blitz is a fun and challenging Tower Defence game with over 10 levels
Why similar: Strategy 40.6%, Casual 23.8%, Tower Defense 19%, Indie 16.6%
- #28 SafeHome
74% matchPositive92% of 26 reviews2020
Dev: ThirtysixLab
Windows · Linux
SafeHome - author's visual novel from a young storyteller. He is 9 years old. A game about survival in a post-world with limited resources and without hope!
Why similar: Strategy 41.4%, Casual 23.8%, Tower Defense 17.9%, Indie 16.9%
- #29 Spartans Vs Zombies Defense
79% matchMixed47% of 756 reviews2015
Dev: Lei
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 56%
In this tug-of-war, casual defense game, you play Leonidas who is the hero-king of Sparta, against hordes of attacking zombies in Thermopylae. Recruit allies and build defenses to stop them!
Why similar: Tower Defense 44.4%, Strategy 25.4%, Casual 16.7%, Indie 13.4%
- #30 Galactic Tower Defense
75% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2019
Dev: Prefix Wiz
Windows
Galactic Tower Defense has a different take on the Tower Defense genre. Place towers anywhere to gain a strategic advantage. Choose multiple tower upgrades to maximize your offensive and defensive capabilities.
Why similar: Tower Defense 39.2%, Strategy 29.4%, Casual 19.4%, Indie 12%
- #31 Magic Quest
77% matchMixed66% of 56 reviews2016
Dev: Stereo7 Games
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 99%
Magic Quest is a tower defense game with towers, mighty enemies, bosses and heroes with unique abilities.
Why similar: Tower Defense 43.5%, Strategy 31.8%, Casual 16.8%, Indie 7.9%
- #32 Particula
75% matchMostly Positive70% of 2,444 reviews2015
Dev: Microblast GamesPub: SA Industry
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 17.0 hrs≥1hr: 96%
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: Strategy 44.1%, Tower Defense 37.9%, Casual 10.1%, Indie 7.9%
- #33 War in a Box: Paper Tanks
76% matchMostly Positive71% of 208 reviews2014
Dev: DQ Team
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 42 minMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 43%
Build your towers of paper before they get out of the box and make a big mess in the room. Manage the turrets, upgrade and be careful where you put them... every decision can be fatal! Watch out for the air units, they have a different route!
Why similar: Tower Defense 60%, Strategy 29.3%, Indie 10.7%
- #34 Bad Hotel
78% matchMostly Negative34% of 374 reviews2013
Dev: Lucky Frame
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 91%
IGF FINALIST 2013 BAFTA WINNER 2012 TIGA AWARD FINALIST 2012 1. Build Hotel. 2. Make Music. 3. Stop Tadstock. An insane hybrid of a tower defense game and a procedural music toy with tons of bullets (and healthy number of Wu-Tang references and credit crunch satire). The hit game for iOS now available on Windows and Mac!
Why similar: Tower Defense 46.7%, Casual 22%, Indie 18.3%, Strategy 13%
- #35 Bots Rush
73% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2018
Dev: Ponomarev Denis
Windows
Bots Rush is a unique mix of Tower Defense and logistic puzzle. You will find a set of interesting and complicated game levels, original enemies. Your task is simply to build a network of roads to deliver resources to factories and ammo to towers. Sounds easy, right? Lets check this out.
Why similar: Tower Defense 46.6%, Strategy 38.4%, Indie 15%
- #36 Garden Rescue
73% matchMostly Positive75% of 150 reviews2015
Dev: Rainbow Games
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Help the plants to defend the garden from being invaded by sneaky beetles.
Why similar: Strategy 48.2%, Tower Defense 35.3%, Casual 16.5%
- #37 iBomber Defense
74% matchMostly Positive74% of 244 reviews2011
Dev: Cobra Mobile
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 7.0 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 57.8%, Strategy 28.2%, Indie 9.6%, Casual 4.5%
- #38 我在忘川有個活
55% matchPositive100% of 22 reviews2026
Dev: 彼岸忘憂工作室
Windows
A Chinese underworld-themed TD game. Alter paths with anchors, build towers freely. Boost tower stats/effects by brewing the Pot of Oblivion with herbs. Place talisman traps on paths. Features varied maps, initial path challenges, and strategic obstacles.
Why similar: Tower Defense 55.3%, Strategy 24.8%, Casual 10.2%, Indie 9.7%
- #39 GoblinAttack / 进击的哥布林
67% matchPositive93% of 44 reviews2020
Dev: leeve_weky
Windows
Goblin of galantis has been lurking for ten thousand years. In preparation for their revenge, the last hope of the alliance between human beings and elves has been broken, and the mainland will encounter another crisis.
Why similar: Strategy 34%, Tower Defense 32.6%, Casual 19.5%, Indie 13.9%
- #40 The Unbroken line 不朽防线
62% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: varegame
Windows
The enemy onslaught surges like a tidal wave! Ranged archers threaten your heroes, while colossal bosses seek to shatter your walls. Hold the immortal front! Face the endless challenge!
Why similar: Tower Defense 42.5%, Strategy 35.2%, Casual 22.4%
- #41 Age of Steel: Recharge
71% matchMixed76% of 334 reviews2016
Dev: Quaint Emerald
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 96%
"Age of Steel: Recharge" is a 2D strategy with a view from the side. You're taking the role of commander, who was entrusted the management of the military base. Your mission is to defend a base from the waves of enemies at any price.
Why similar: Strategy 42.6%, Tower Defense 27.3%, Casual 17.6%, Indie 12.5%
- #42 Crumbled World
71% match8 user reviews50% of 8 reviews2016
Dev: Clone Corps
Windows · Linux
Crumbled World is a tower defense game where you're tasked to create a maze of defensive structures with the purpose to defend the world crystal. The world crystal is what keeps the world from further collapsing into darkness and without it no hope exists.
Why similar: Tower Defense 50.8%, Strategy 34.9%, Indie 14.2%
- #43 Fieldrunners
72% matchMixed66% of 343 reviews2012
Dev: Subatomic Studios LLC
Windows · Mac
Median: 54 minMean: 10.8 hrs≥1hr: 48%
Fieldrunners is now available on Steam! Download it now to play the hit tower defense game critics and fans have been raving about. Descend into the world of Fieldrunners, the most anticipated and visually stunning game in tower defense history!
Why similar: Tower Defense 61.5%, Strategy 20%, Casual 10.8%, Indie 7.7%
- #44 Dungeon Warfare 2
66% matchVery Positive90% of 1,138 reviews2018
Dev: Valsar
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 15.3 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Become a dungeon lord to defend your dungeons with the deadliest of traps and insidious contraptions against greedy adventurers and wannabe heroes.
Why similar: Tower Defense 48.4%, Strategy 37.8%, Indie 13.9%
- #45 Lethal Laser
69% matchPositive82% of 38 reviews2017
Dev: DigiFeather
Windows · Mac
《Lethal Laser》 is a directional laser based tower defense game. No bullet/arrow shooting nor warrior producing, just pure laser. Laser reflection, split, color separation, color combine, play it with strategy you never seen in TD games.
Why similar: Strategy 44.1%, Tower Defense 37.9%, Indie 18%
- #46 Rabbit Island
70% matchMixed66% of 41 reviews2016
Dev: Serhii Vitukhin
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 98%
We invite you to join a trip to little islands of jolly forms. We will be thankful to you, the great strategist, if you help us to get rid of gluttonous rabbits.
Why similar: Strategy 43.5%, Tower Defense 39.3%, Indie 17.2%
- #47 Battle Ranch: Pigs vs Plants
72% matchMixed49% of 1,075 reviews2015
Dev: PlayboomPub: Senpai Industrial Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Fight off hordes of enemy pigs in this 200 level strategy, tower defense, and time management game.
Why similar: Tower Defense 46.6%, Strategy 27.1%, Casual 14.6%, Indie 11.8%
- #48 Defenders of the West
66% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2020
Dev: Jura Ex Alto
Windows
Defenders of the West is a tower defense game set in the wild west that adds a few unique twists to the classic genre. Defend the west against a large group of bandits! Enjoy the unique setting, beautiful, hand crafted environments, dynamic levels and a cool story with a pinch of humor!
Why similar: Strategy 41.4%, Tower Defense 23.8%, Casual 23.8%, Indie 11%
- #49 Goblin Defenders: Steel‘n’ Wood
70% matchMixed69% of 148 reviews2015
Dev: Alawar Casual
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Battle hordes of monsters in Goblin Defenders: Steel 'n' Wood!
Why similar: Tower Defense 44.1%, Strategy 34.4%, Casual 18.5%, Indie 2.9%
- #50 Avalon Legends Solitaire
69% matchMixed67% of 36 reviews2017
Dev: Anawiki Games
Windows · Mac
Harness ancient druidic magic in this relaxing yet strategic solitaire adventure. Collect and sequence powerful magic cards across 200 levels, build huge combos, earn upgrades, and restore the Deck of Nature to save the enchanted realm of Avalon.
Why similar: Strategy 49.8%, Casual 30%, Indie 20.3%
- #51 Yet another tower defence
68% matchMixed66% of 148 reviews2018
Dev: Fantasy LiPub: SakuraGame
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 17.0 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Ancient demons summoned from the deep dark abyss, and brought ruin to Tiede, land of our home. You should know your towers, and use them wisely. Bring your sword, worrior, and your brave heart! Join me in this defence of the ancient...lands!
Why similar: Tower Defense 56.1%, Strategy 22.1%, Casual 12.7%, Indie 9%
- #52 Fruit Tower Defense
67% matchPositive93% of 27 reviews2018
Dev: Fratboy Entertainment
Windows · Linux
Fruit Tower Defense is a strategy video game consistsing of 15 levels across 5 worlds, with each world hand-drawn and designed by a different artist, giving each world a unique feel. Fruit Tower Defense is ad free and does not contain in-game purchases.
Why similar: Strategy 37.6%, Tower Defense 26.5%, Casual 21%, Indie 14.9%
- #53 Glory Kingdom
70% match5 user reviews40% of 5 reviews2016
Dev: Matthew RobinsonPub: Simply Squared
Windows
Prepare for a new tower defence, with a classic low poly style. Challenge many savage enemies, warriors, and monsters. Travel across your Kingdoms, to numerous environments where you take up the quest to protect your Kingdom.
Why similar: Tower Defense 42.8%, Strategy 29.5%, Casual 16.2%, Indie 11.5%
- #54 末世孤镇 Doomsday Lonely town
60% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2023
Dev: Fun Workshop
Windows
《Doomsday Lonely town》is an idle tower defense game. In the doomsday world, you can form your team to resist the attacks of monsters and protect the isolated town behind you.
Why similar: Tower Defense 40.7%, Strategy 33.2%, Casual 21.1%, Indie 5%
- #55 Project Hastur
66% matchPositive89% of 18 reviews2019
Dev: Polymorphic Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Defend humanity against the ever changing threat of the alien Proteans. Project Hastur combines elements of 3D tower defense and real-time strategy with models of biological evolution to create a uniquely challenging experience.
Why similar: Strategy 45.7%, Tower Defense 35.7%, Indie 18.6%