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Games Like SynthWaves

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

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A retrowave tower defense game where the player must manage their arsenal of sentries to fight off waves of synths, stop their invasion, and take the fight to their home.

Reviews: 8 user reviews — 75% — of 8 reviews
Released: 2022-07-15
Developer: Bosskiller Studios
Genres: Indie, Strategy, Free To Play, Early Access
Platforms: Windows

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    97% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2024
    Dev: David Segal Games
    Windows

    Wave after wave of enemy shapes are looking to break through your defenses and ravage the land of Language. Build your defenses, all made of ASCII characters, to repel the invaders!

    Why similar: Tower Defense 59.3%, Strategy 25.6%, PvE 13.6%, Singleplayer 1.5%

  2. #2 Holy Towers
    96% match8 user reviews38% of 8 reviews2018
    Dev: PlayFlock Two
    Windows

    Defeat hordes of imps in the very first Tower Defence game about the order of monks! All this to defend humankind from hordes of demons!

    Why similar: Tower Defense 66.3%, Strategy 33.7%

  3. #3 BYTES: The Reverse Tower Defense
    96% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2024
    Dev: Icy Soul Studios
    Windows

    BYTES:T.R.T.D is a twist on the classic Tower Defense formula. Build your own path to the exit and use special tiles to keep your Bytes safe against a dynamic AI that tries to counter your actions.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 46.6%, Strategy 27.8%, Futuristic 19%, 3D 4.9%, Singleplayer 1.7%

  4. #4 Defense Zone
    95% 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 69.2%, Strategy 27.2%, Indie 3.6%

  5. #5 War in a Box: Paper Tanks
    94% 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 70.8%, Strategy 25.7%, Indie 3.5%

  6. #6 iBomber Defense
    94% 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 71%, Strategy 25.8%, Indie 3.2%

  7. #7 Defense Zone 2
    93% 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 73.7%, Strategy 23.2%, Indie 3.1%

  8. #8 Cybersquare Madness
    92% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Hugo Norlin
    Windows

    Immerse in this cyberpunk fun strategic tower defence, with multitudes of strategic diversity, while encountering boss fight, and fighting for you glory to cubic perfection.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 41.5%, Cyberpunk 20%, Strategy 18.9%, Futuristic 10.4%, Retro 7.7%

  9. #9 Crumbled World
    91% 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 63%, Strategy 32.2%, Indie 4.8%

  10. #10 Harvest: Massive Encounter
    90% matchMostly Positive79% of 159 reviews2009
    Dev: Oxeye Game Studio
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 54%

    Harvest: Massive Encounter is an award-winning real-time strategy game with battles of epic proportions and a unique style of resource management and exploration. Build power plants, mineral harvesters and defense towers and make sure they have sufficient energy to fend off endless hordes of evil aliens.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 67.1%, Strategy 28%, Indie 3.9%, Singleplayer 0.9%

  11. #11 Cubemen
    89% matchMostly Positive71% of 511 reviews2012
    Dev: 3 SprocketsPub: 3 Sprockets
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 36 minMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 35%

    Just Updated! Version 1.1 now has 6 New online Mayhem levels, Character Customization, 35 Defense levels, 25 Skirmish levels, and more!

    Why similar: Tower Defense 70.5%, Strategy 25.1%, Indie 3.6%, Singleplayer 0.8%

  12. #12 Fantasy Tower Defense
    89% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
    Dev: Ktisis Games
    Windows

    Fantasy Tower Defense is a challenging, fast-paced, and strategic Tower Defense game where you frantically build towers, cast spells, and upgrade to stop monsters from reaching your castle.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 56.8%, Strategy 35%, 3D 6.5%, Singleplayer 1.7%

  13. #13 Selknam Defense
    88% matchMixed42% of 57 reviews2014
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 30 minMean: 1.7 hrs≥1hr: 33%

    Selknam Defense is more than an exceptional strategy game. It’s a gateway to the past that puts a nation’s destiny into your control. Do you have the skills to alter history and save the Selknam?

    Why similar: Tower Defense 67.2%, Strategy 28.6%, Indie 4.2%

  14. #14 Defense Technica
    87% matchMostly Negative40% of 188 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 80.6%, Strategy 17.2%, Indie 2.2%

  15. #15 The Unbroken line 不朽防线
    86% 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 50.3%, Strategy 31%, Retro 17.4%, Singleplayer 1.2%

  16. #16 Defense Grid: The Awakening
    85% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 5,303 reviews2008
    Dev: Hidden Path Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 15.1 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    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 78.3%, Strategy 14.9%, Futuristic 4.3%, Indie 1.4%, Singleplayer 1%

  17. #17 Space Adventure TD
    86% match2 user reviews0% of 2 reviews2019
    Dev: Raphael B.
    Windows

    A Tower Defense game made in the best tradition with 35 unique towers, 70 upgrades and 8 biomes. A 20 level campaign and 2 challenge levels for now, with more to come! Made by an indie developper.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 52.3%, Strategy 43.8%, Indie 2.2%, Singleplayer 1.7%

  18. #18 Sentinel 3: Homeworld
    84% matchMostly Positive80% of 148 reviews2014
    Dev: Origin8Pub: Strategy First
    Windows
    Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 16.9 hrs≥1hr: 73%

    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.

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  19. #19 Bots Rush
    84% 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 58.8%, Strategy 36.1%, Indie 5.2%

  20. #20 Evil Defenders
    83% 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 75.7%, Strategy 21.7%, Indie 2.6%

  21. #21 Z-APE: Tower Defense
    82% match9 user reviews67% of 9 reviews2024
    Dev: Neon Nova Games
    Windows · Mac

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    Why similar: Tower Defense 49.7%, Strategy 30.4%, PvE 11.2%, 3D 5.7%, Indie 1.5%

  22. #22 Revenge of the Titans
    82% matchVery Positive82% of 1,250 reviews2011
    Dev: Puppygames
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 82%

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

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  23. #23 Sector War
    81% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Neki4 Electronics
    Windows

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  24. #24 Rush for Glory
    80% matchMixed61% of 148 reviews2014
    Dev: Parseh Game StudioPub: KATNAPPE SP. Z O. O.
    Windows
    Median: 24 minMean: 29.8 hrs≥1hr: 34%

    Rush for Glory is featuring challenging and rewarding Tower Defense battles, in which players are defending their base against an alien invasion. By strategically building towers and upgrading them, the player can keep his base safely and further progress through the extensive singleplayer campaign.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 72.1%, Strategy 27.9%

  25. #25 Dungeon Warfare 2
    78% 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 60.3%, Strategy 35%, Indie 4.7%

  26. #26 Anomaly Defenders
    79% matchMostly Positive77% of 676 reviews2014
    Dev: 11 bit studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Anomaly Defenders is the closing installment of the Anomaly series. The original incarnation of the Tower Offense sub-genre had players controlling humans fighting alien invaders. Now, the tables have turned. The human counterattack is underway and the alien homeworld is under threat.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 69.2%, Strategy 27.7%, Indie 3.1%

  27. #27 Defendron TD
    77% matchMostly Positive70% of 10 reviews2023
    Dev: Bad Rats Studio
    Windows

    Defendron is an epic, action-packed, cyberpunk/futuristic themed Tower Defense with unique twist on upgrade paths. Place towers, mount modules, fend off huge enemy waves and defend the city of Defendron!

    Why similar: Tower Defense 42.6%, Cyberpunk 25%, Strategy 16.9%, Futuristic 9.1%, PvE 5.9%

  28. #28 Fieldrunners
    78% 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 78.4%, Strategy 18.9%, Indie 2.7%

  29. #29 Cubemen 2
    77% matchMixed68% of 231 reviews2013
    Dev: 3 Sprockets
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 3.9 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 63.4%, Strategy 31.6%, Indie 5%

  30. #30 The Rift Tower Defense
    75% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Seam Entertainment
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    The Rift is a tower defense game with elements of RPG gameplay that will appeal to players of all skill levels. Enemies from an alternate universe are attacking and it's up to the player to stop them by strategically building defensive towers.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 45%, Strategy 20.7%, Cyberpunk 15.5%, Futuristic 10.5%, PvE 3.5%

  31. #31 GemCraft - Chasing Shadows
    74% matchVery Positive95% of 4,334 reviews2015
    Dev: Game in a BottlePub: Armor Games Studios
    Windows
    Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 19.2 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    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 78.9%, Strategy 18.2%, Indie 1.7%, Singleplayer 1.1%

  32. #32 Rats, Bats, and Bones
    75% matchVery Positive91% of 95 reviews2019
    Dev: Smallfry Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    The undead have awakened! You must build clever mazes of traps if you wish to defeat them in this challenging trap defense game. Travel across the land battling a host of creepy monsters, unlocking new traps and upgrades, and finally finding the source of the evil and stopping it once and for all.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 49.7%, Strategy 30.1%, Retro 15.2%, Indie 5%

  33. #33 Shad'O
    76% matchMixed55% of 127 reviews2012
    Dev: Okugi StudioPub: Okugi Sudio
    Windows
    Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 68%

    In this uniqueTower Defense you will travel through William’s mind in a colored and dreamlike universe.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 70.8%, Strategy 24.8%, Indie 4.4%

  34. #34 Kreeps
    73% matchMostly Positive78% of 18 reviews2023
    Dev: WaterDemon
    Windows

    Kreeps is a tower defense game where you choose how your towers and the enemies scale as the game progresses. Use any combination of 7 different types of towers and weapons to defend against the growing Kreep horde.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 59.7%, Strategy 26.6%, Retro 12.6%, Singleplayer 1.1%

  35. #35 Neonverse Defenders
    74% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2021
    Dev: PNYX GAMES
    Windows

    Neonverse defenders: The retro-futuristic 3D Tower Defense game.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 42%, Strategy 23.7%, Futuristic 13.4%, Retro 9.9%, PvE 4.8%

  36. #36 Bloodtide Tower Defense
    72% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
    Dev: The Wood Bird
    Windows

    We've traveled to the past to conquer these fertile lands. Now, you must defend them from the blood cult intent on taking it for themselves. Be careful though: from where their blood is spilled, ancient magicks empower whomever is still alive.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 48.7%, Strategy 21.1%, Futuristic 20.4%, PvE 7.8%, Singleplayer 1.1%

  37. #37 Street Clean TD
    73% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
    Dev: Extrototert
    Windows · Mac

    Protect the streets from the living trash.

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  38. #38 云端堡垒TD
    73% match4 user reviews50% of 4 reviews2023
    Dev: BZDH Studio
    Windows

    《Cloud Castle》It is a strategic tower defense game that builds your defense route by placing and upgrading on a grid map, resisting waves of monsters.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 67.7%, Strategy 20.1%, 3D 7.7%, Indie 3.2%, Singleplayer 1.3%

  39. #39 Crossite II Definitive Edition
    71% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2025
    Dev: AL Studios
    Windows · Linux

    Futuristic Tower Defense Action! All out war between You and Crossite vs. Erossite. Use Strategy to place down towers and defend from Erossite enemies. Equip Flash Drives to give yourself an edge above enemies. Solve puzzles to help Crossite locate enemy bases.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 51.6%, Strategy 23.8%, Futuristic 13.9%, PvE 9.8%, Singleplayer 0.9%

  40. #40 Tower defense for virus
    71% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2024
    Dev: BRDCgames
    Windows

    Defend your computer from incoming viruses using powerful turrets!Tower Defense for Virus is a tower defense game with rogue-lite elements. Strategically place your turrets to quickly eliminate waves of viruses and protect your system from the ever-growing threat.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 52%, Strategy 19.3%, Retro 14%, PvE 10.9%, Singleplayer 2.3%

  41. #41 Fieldrunners 2
    72% matchVery Positive86% of 524 reviews2013
    Dev: Subatomic Studios LLC
    Windows
    Median: 3.0 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 82.5%, Strategy 17.5%

  42. #42 Tiles and Towers TD
    71% matchMostly Positive79% of 28 reviews2022
    Dev: Max Ritters
    Windows

    A 3D tower defense where not only the towers matters but also the ground that alters the towers. Spiced up with randomized wave modifications, skilltree, unique towers and spells. Voila! You get Tiles and Towers TD!

    Why similar: Tower Defense 58.3%, Strategy 27.6%, Linear 6.7%, 3D 5.9%, Singleplayer 1.6%

  43. #43 Galactic Siege
    70% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
    Dev: 2MGames
    Windows

    Defend your base across four unique worlds in this 3D tower defense game. Battle waves of monsters, conquer 20 campaign levels, and climb the global leaderboard in the endless mode.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 49.2%, Strategy 21.8%, PvE 11.6%, Futuristic 10.9%, 3D 4.7%

  44. #44 Gemspire: Incremental Invasion
    70% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
    Dev: freshfocusgames
    Windows

    Defend the galaxy as a mystical gem civilization! Gemspire: Incremental Invasion blends tower defense with incremental mechanics. Build crystal towers, upgrade magical defenses, and repel endless waves of futuristic alien invaders in this fantasy 2D strategy game.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 51.7%, Strategy 21.5%, Futuristic 17.1%, PvE 7.3%, Indie 1.5%

  45. #45 Star TD
    70% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Viktor Martynovsky
    Windows

    Command your defense in an ever-changing roguelite TD. Harvest resources from mine nodes, explore the fog of war, and repel alien waves. With a deep branching tech tree and permanent progression, every defeat is just a step toward ultimate power. Build. Die. Research. Repeat.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 46.4%, Strategy 27.7%, Futuristic 14.1%, PvE 6.5%, 3D 4.5%

  46. #46 Medieval Invasion
    69% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Neki4 Electronics
    Windows

    Build towers, defend your main structure from waves of enemies in an intense strategy game. Prove your skills, join the legends!

    Why similar: Tower Defense 56.8%, Strategy 35.4%, 3D 6.5%, Singleplayer 1.3%

  47. #47 Modo Defence
    69% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2023
    Dev: PASTEL
    Windows

    Modo Defense is a strategy tower defense game. Spin yut, similar to dice, to obtain various resources and summon or strengthen towers. You can customize your tower however you like. Specialize in multi-attack or strong one-by-one! And we have to stop the demons coming in. How far can you stop it?

    Why similar: Tower Defense 67.3%, Strategy 30.8%, Singleplayer 1.9%

  48. #48 Gemstone Guardians
    68% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2023
    Dev: MM Studios
    Windows

    Gemstone Guardians is a tower defense game where selection and combinations are key. Similar to a game of poker, players are given a set of random towers each round and must make the best combinations to prevent the waves of enemies from reaching the end.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 56.1%, Strategy 34.4%, 3D 6.2%, Indie 1.7%, Singleplayer 1.6%

  49. #49 Terminal Defense
    68% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: David Cardenas
    Windows

    The only tower defense game in the world that is played in the terminal. I didn't make this game because it was a good idea, I made it because I thought it was cool.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 58.9%, Strategy 28.3%, Retro 11.6%, Singleplayer 1.2%

  50. #50 Island Defense
    69% 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 62.9%, Strategy 33.7%, Indie 3.4%

  51. #51 Space Run Galaxy
    67% matchMixed64% of 1,027 reviews2016
    Dev: Passtech GamesPub: Focus Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    Space Run Galaxy is the sequel to Space Run, the game from one-man studio Passtech, which seduced hundreds of thousands of players with its dynamic and original gameplay. By twisting the tower-defense game style, Space Run offered an addictive real-time spaceship construction strategy experience.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 64.7%, Strategy 31.8%, Indie 3.5%

  52. #52 Tired of Being the Hero
    67% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Tired Hero Games
    Windows

    As a retired hero, lead and train your villagers to stand against relentless monster attacks. Assign roles, motivate your team, upgrade townsfolk, unlock powerful abilities, and adapt your strategy to outlast the next assault. TBH is a first-person fantasy action RPG with a strategy twist.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 61.7%, Strategy 20.6%, PvE 6.3%, Retro 5.7%, 3D 4.2%

  53. #53 Terrorhedron Tower Defense
    67% matchVery Positive84% of 1,173 reviews2014
    Dev: Dan Walters
    Windows
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 94%

    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 80.2%, Strategy 16.6%, Indie 3.1%

  54. #54 D.P.S: Weapons Testing Facility 2
    66% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2025
    Dev: Cool Smithy Games
    Windows

    Find the best combinations of projectiles and components to create the ultimate weapon. Mutate and upgrade your components to create stronger weapons. Fight wave after wave of monsters to reach the top.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 49%, Strategy 28.5%, Futuristic 15.7%, PvE 6.1%, Singleplayer 0.7%

  55. #55 Rabbit Island
    68% 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: Tower Defense 51.5%, Strategy 42.3%, Indie 6.2%

  56. #56 PixelJunk™ Monsters Ultimate
    66% matchVery Positive81% of 1,280 reviews2013
    Dev: Double Eleven
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 93%

    Tikiman the Forest Defender is in trouble. Hordes of monsters are sweeping through his realm, hoping to chow down on his offspring – and it’s up to you to defend them. By placing weapon towers at strategic points around the landscape, you can destroy the invaders and save the little ones.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 78.6%, Strategy 20.4%, Indie 0.5%, Singleplayer 0.5%

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