Games Like The Last Friend

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

Why similar: Tower Defense 65.3%, Strategy 12.3%, Action 8.9%, Indie 6.4%, 2D 3.5%

Why You'll Like It: This game perfectly mirrors the hybrid platformer-action and tower defense mechanics found in The Last Friend.

Bish Bash Bots is a unique mix of casual tower defense strategy and all-out brawling action. Team up in couch co-op / online play or go it alone and fight to save the world by building upgradable turrets, unlocking gadgets and bashing bots with giant hammers.

Why similar: Tower Defense 42.1%, Beat 'em up 25.6%, Cartoony 6%, Strategy 5.5%, Action 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on the same core loop of active, character-controlled combat within a tower defense framework.

Pull Stay is a wacky Beat 'em up game with Tower Defense mechanics. Use your fists or set crazy traps to repel enemies from rushing into your house! As a guardian robot, defend your buddy Susumu who has been a shut-in for years!

Why similar: Beat 'em up 37.4%, Tower Defense 35.5%, Hack and Slash 10.5%, Action 4.1%, Comedy 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: A chaotic blend of beat-'em-up combat and tower defense where you must protect your home from waves of enemies.

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 71.6%, Strategy 8.5%, Action 6.3%, Cartoony 3.9%, Comedy 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: A gold standard for the action-tower defense genre that emphasizes active combat alongside strategic trap placement.

Create a hero from one of four classes to save Etheria in this 4-player coop Tower Defense Action-RPG. Includes Steam exclusive Portal gun & TF2 familiars!

Why similar: Tower Defense 72.2%, Strategy 11.2%, Singleplayer 6%, Family Friendly 5.9%, Funny 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: This title combines character-based action RPG elements with deep tower defense strategy in a way that feels very similar to the seed game.

Cluckmech Oasis, a top-down shooting Roguelike tower defense game. Play as the Warcluck and lead your team of animal heroes in a fight for survival. Collect, build and upgrade defenses, and engage in intense battle against waves of plant enemies.

Why similar: Tower Defense 62.6%, Strategy 14.3%, Action 7.3%, Cute 6.7%, Funny 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: A strategic tower defense game that incorporates active combat elements and a distinct, charming art style.

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 65%, Strategy 11.4%, 2D 6%, Funny 3.5%, Singleplayer 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: While more traditional, it remains one of the most polished tower defense experiences for those who enjoy the strategic depth of the genre.

Build Defenses and Battle against the Clockwork horde in this 2D Action RPG / Tower Defense hybrid. Experience a gripping story, which unfolds as you progress through 75 Days of warfare, aided by a collection of turrets, traps and special attacks.

Why similar: Tower Defense 53.2%, Strategy 18.5%, Indie 8.5%, Anime 4.7%, 2D 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: This classic title focuses on building defenses while actively participating in the battle to hold off enemy forces.

Fight alongside a dog in this tower defense game! Defeat foes and choose 1 of the 3 items they drop. Simple controls make the game easy to pick up and play, and before you know it you'll be hooked! Can you survive against 30 waves of enemies?

Why similar: Tower Defense 51.3%, Dogs 22.9% ★, Strategy 11.8%, 2D 6.1%, Cute 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: A thematic match that pairs tower defense strategy with a cute, dog-focused aesthetic.

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 80.9%, Strategy 9.1%, Action 5.1%, Indie 2.8%, Singleplayer 1.2%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a seamless blend of first-person shooter action and tower defense strategy, providing a high-intensity defensive experience.

Jump, Swing and Zip your way through colourful worlds and exciting challenges in this unique 2D action-platformer! Master the power of the Grapple on your adventure to save the world!

Why similar: Dogs 46.9% ★, Action 8.5%, 2D 8.4%, Cartoony 7.7%, Cute 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: While it lacks the tower defense elements, it shares the same cute, high-energy, and platforming-focused vibe.

Cats on Duty is a🐱 purr-fect blend of RTS, tower defense, game genres. Manage two game fields, upgrade adorable cat towers, and watch your fluffy warriors bravely defend against foes. 🐾

Why similar: Tower Defense 50.5%, Action 12.1%, Strategy 10.4%, Cute 5.5%, Family Friendly 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: A quirky and fun hybrid that mixes match-3 mechanics with tower defense in a way that feels mechanically inventive.

Fight off hordes of enemy pigs in this 200 level strategy, tower defense, and time management game.

Why similar: Tower Defense 61.8%, Strategy 16.2%, Indie 7.5%, 2D 5%, Casual 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: A lighthearted tower defense game that captures the casual and colorful spirit of the seed game.

Fluffy Horde is a 2D side-scrolling hybrid between real-time strategy and tower defense. The game revolves around a magical hyper-breeding bunny horde created by a misunderstood Shaman wanderer!

Why similar: Tower Defense 64.1%, Strategy 13%, Action 8.4%, 2D 8.1%, Indie 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: A charming and strategic take on tower defense that emphasizes resource management and defensive positioning.

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

Why similar: Tower Defense 67.1%, Strategy 18.2%, Action 9.7%, Casual 3.5%, Singleplayer 1.4%

Why You'll Like It: An action-oriented tower defense game where you can take direct control of your units to influence the outcome of the battle.

The Adventure Pals is an epic adventure platformer fueled by imagination, friendship, and the dark side of hot dogs. Your dad has been dadnapped and you, your pet rock, and a tongue-helicoptering giraffe must fight your way through levels filled with platforming, bizarre enemies, and big bosses to save the world!

Why similar: Action 24.7%, Indie 17.2%, Family Friendly 12.9%, Funny 11.1%, Cute 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: A whimsical action-adventure game that shares the same lighthearted tone and character-driven combat.

PixelJunk™ Monsters is back with the simple, yet highly strategic real-time tower defense gameplay gameplay of the original title, now with updated graphics and brand new multiplayer modes!

Why similar: Tower Defense 76.7%, Action 23.3%

Why You'll Like It: This game requires you to actively manage your character on the field to support your towers during waves of enemies.

"Relic Guardian" is a fantasy style strategy tower defense game. As the builder on the battlefield, summon a variety of defense towers and spells with reliable hero companions to complete this epic and guarding adventure!

Why similar: Tower Defense 50.8%, Strategy 11.7%, Cartoony 8.4%, 2D 7.1%, Singleplayer 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: A straightforward tower defense experience that offers a classic strategic challenge.

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

Why similar: Tower Defense 69.6%, Strategy 15.8%, Action 11.3%, Funny 1.7%, Comedy 1.6%

Why You'll Like It: A unique mix of tower defense and mech-based action that rewards players for being active on the front lines.

Age of Defense is a tower defense game full of mind-blowing mayhem. There are tons of monsters and tough defenders in the game each of which fits perfectly into a funny cartoonish setting.

Why similar: Tower Defense 48.4%, Strategy 10.3%, Cartoony 7.1%, 2D 6.6%, Action 6%

Why You'll Like It: A fantasy-themed tower defense game that focuses on singleplayer strategy and defensive planning.

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

Why similar: Tower Defense 64.9%, Strategy 10.6%, Hack and Slash 9.8%, Action 7.1%, Indie 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: This title leans heavily into the action-RPG side of tower defense, making it a great fit for fans of the brawler elements in The Last Friend.

Swing, jump, and blast through dimensions in the follow-up to the critically-acclaimed 2D action-platformer Grapple Dog. Zip between action-packed worlds as Pablo and Luna team up to save the cosmos in their own unique ways.

Why similar: Dogs 49% ★, Cartoony 7.2%, 2D 6.6%, Action 6.5%, Comedy 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: A colorful and fun platformer that shares the dog-themed charm and high-energy gameplay of the seed game.

As some evil bigwig Octopus Commander and his army are threatening world-peace, it’s up to you and your squad of misfits to eliminate that octo-scum. Liberate outposts, defeat bosses and wreck these wicked squids up, but beware, they’re well-armed.

Why similar: Dogs 67.9% ★, Strategy 8%, Comedy 5%, Indie 5%, Action 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical, real-time action game that features a squad-based approach to combat and defense.

Join Mr. Gaffer on his mission to protect the peace of his home in this dynamic strategy game. Test your wits and reflexes as you face intense waves of enemies, and compete in thrilling mini-games against other players.

Why similar: Tower Defense 47.9%, Strategy 11.2%, Cartoony 7.9%, Old School 6.9%, 2D 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: A singleplayer-focused tower defense game that features a distinct, cartoony art style.

Take charge of the galaxy's defense! With strategic moves, stop waves of cute yet dangerous enemies and prevent them from reaching the end of the road. Enhance your tactics with a variety of cards and unique towers, and stand against Evo! Strategy and infinity await here.

Why similar: Tower Defense 52.9%, Strategy 10.7%, 2D 6.4%, Comedy 5.9%, Family Friendly 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: A casual tower defense game that emphasizes simple, strategic gameplay in a 2D environment.

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 49.7%, Hack and Slash 10.6%, Strategy 10.1%, Cartoony 6.5%, Action 5%

Why You'll Like It: A unique tower defense game that incorporates platforming and base-building elements into its core loop.

Hack, slash, and smash your way to victory in this award winning 2D arcade adventure from The Behemoth!

Why similar: Beat 'em up 50.5%, Hack and Slash 16.3%, 2D 7.7%, Action 5.3%, Funny 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: An iconic beat-'em-up that provides the same satisfying, fast-paced combat feel found in the brawler segments of The Last Friend.

Last Slice is an action brawler where pizza has special abilities! In the campaign you deliver pizzas, and beat up anyone who stands in the way. In multiplayer, fight over the last slice of pizza with up to six people.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 59.2%, Hack and Slash 9.8%, Action 7.5%, Indie 6%, Funny 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: A humorous beat-'em-up that shares the arcade-like intensity and indie charm of the seed game.

Defeat monster hordes alongside your Bean Beasts in this cute, challenging Tower Defense Game! Evolve your companions, explore upgrade paths for traps and take on epic boss battles!

Why similar: Tower Defense 42.3%, Dogs 28.4% ★, Strategy 8.8%, 2D 5.3%, Cute 4.2%

The endless darkness and the somber, long passages of a military complex have become the abode of evil, thousands of blood-thirsty creatures fill its offices, storehouses and mysterious laboratories. About 1,000 monsters on each map, showing up to 100 monsters simultaneously on one playing screen.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 69.9%, Action 15.5%, Singleplayer 7.4%, Indie 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: A classic top-down action game that focuses on holding off massive waves of enemies, similar to the defensive intensity of the seed game.

Retrieve your weapons, face bosses to save your dog in a retro adventure focused on 3 dungeons. Finish the Story mode to unlock the Survivor mode: a 50-floor "Death Tower". You'll enjoy classic mechanics, charming visual style, and an enchanting soundtrack.

Why similar: Dogs 47.6% ★, 1990's 8.9%, Anime 8.8%, Family Friendly 6.5%, 2D 6.4%

A tower defense game where you combo ultimate moves to take down enemies! Have fun unleashing those moves while learning more about the twin princesses' story. Why did the twins get trapped in a game? What's the goal of the game master? And do you have what it takes to see it all to the end?

Why similar: Tower Defense 65.4%, Strategy 13.1%, Cute 7.1%, 2D 5.4%, Anime 3.8%

Get ready to Bark’em Up! Play as Bullet, a C³ class (Cute Cybernetic Corgi) pup on his quest to save his owner, a brilliant scientist kidnapped by an alien race that wants to rule the galaxy. ProtoCorgi is a retro pixel art shoot’em up with a strong arcade feel!

Why similar: Dogs 69.2% ★, Anime 5.6%, 2D 5.2%, Action 4.3%, Cute 4.2%

Your mission in this game is to outwit, outmaneuver, and outlast the enemy waves using smart tactics and powerful upgrades.

Why similar: Cartoony 30.4%, Casual 26.1%, Indie 16.3%, Colorful 15.1%, Singleplayer 12.1%

Join your favorite YouTubers on an Epic Quest in PewDiePie: Legend of the Brofist.

Why similar: Dogs 45.6% ★, 2D 11.2%, Strategy 9.5%, Action 7.5%, Comedy 7.3%

Brawl it out with your Nickelodeon favorites in epic platform battles.

Why similar: Dogs 42% ★, Beat 'em up 28.7%, 1990's 7%, Action 4.7%, Cartoony 4.6%

Super Dungeon Bros is a rock-themed dungeon brawler where a band of mighty rock bros must navigate the fantasy realm of Rökheim and its hellish dungeons to seek out epic loot, fight hordes of evil undead and uncover the legends of long lost fabled Rock Stars!

Why similar: Hack and Slash 35.8%, Action 31.2%, Indie 21.2%, Casual 11.9%

Why You'll Like It: A fun, action-heavy brawler that encourages cooperative play and fast-paced combat encounters.

Become the universe's deadliest and most adorable special agent in this high-octane 2.5D roguelite action game! Mow down hordes of mutant creatures, discover a vast arsenal of items and skills to craft your perfect build, and uncover the shocking truth behind the catastrophic Swarm!

Why similar: Hack and Slash 38.5%, Cute 14.3%, Action 9.1%, Funny 8.9%, Colorful 8.1%

Get injected into the microscopic world of BioGun. Face viral threats and winding corridors on your mission to save man’s best friend from the inside. Will you save dog-kind from extinction?

Why similar: Dogs 60.6% ★, Cartoony 8.8%, 2D 7.7%, Action 6.7%, Cute 6.4%

Jump, dash, and shoot your way through this story-rich action 2D platformer. Together with your magical wizard companion, play as the world's cutest, fastest, most agile slug as you explore a world full of charm, humor, and endearing characters.

Why similar: Dogs 58.4% ★, Strategy 8.7%, Cartoony 5.8%, Anime 5.6%, 2D 5.4%

A doomsday land defense adventure in which you raise MOCHI-O, a weapon of annihilation that looks a lot like a hamster, to protect your country. Pet and raise MOCHI-O to defeat the oncoming enemies and fight through the tender post-apocalypse.

Why similar: Tower Defense 61.5%, Strategy 14.9%, 2D 6.6%, Cute 5.2%, Singleplayer 5.1%

Super Catboy is an action-packed platformer created in a high-bit pixel art style, combining the best elements of the golden 16-bit platformer era of the 90s with some ‘pawsome’ new mechanics! And let’s not forget; there’s plenty of CAT CONTENT!

Why similar: Dogs 42.3% ★, Beat 'em up 26.3%, 1990's 7.3%, Action 4.9%, Old School 4.3%

Strategic tower defense where you play a witch, place class-based towers, equip them with items that grant powerful abilities, combine them, create unique builds & deal ridiculous amounts of damage! Customize your builds with a deep stat system and giant skill tree!

Why similar: Tower Defense 52%, Strategy 10.3%, Action 6.4%, Cartoony 5.9%, 2D 5.7%

Help Valera protect the most valuable thing for him.

Why similar: Tower Defense 53.2%, Strategy 12.6%, Action 9.2%, Indie 6.4%, Casual 3.8%

Visit a wonderfully peculiar dog's dream in a heroic attempt to save your owner in this beautiful pixel art puzzle platformer.

Why similar: Dogs 68.5% ★, Indie 7%, Action 6.3%, 2D 5%, Cute 3.8%

Get ready for an epic journey to defend your kingdom against hordes of orcs, trolls, evil wizards and other nasty fiends using a vast arsenal of towers and spells at your command!Fight on forests, mountains and wastelands, customizing your defensive strategy with different tower upgrades and specializations!

Why similar: Tower Defense 66.5%, Strategy 9.3%, Cartoony 4.4%, 2D 4.3%, Action 3.7%

Use clever strategies and tricks to defend your new kingdom in this fast-paced, atmospheric and bullet-packed tower defense adventure.

Why similar: Tower Defense 54.6%, Strategy 10%, 2D 6.4%, Cute 5.2%, Action 5.1%

A spooky trick-or-treat adventure about a mischievous puppy on a mission to score the evening's best candy. Create your costume, explore the neighborhood, and help your friends track down a menacing monster to save Halloween.

Why similar: Dogs 74.2% ★, Comedy 5.3%, Cartoony 4.9%, Cute 4%, Funny 3.4%

Shoot, jump, and slide your way through a ruined, mysterious, dog-filled world as you fight to save humanity from the clutches of a rogue AI named Daddy.

Why similar: Dogs 68.9% ★, Action 11.8%, 2D 9.6%, Indie 7.4%, Singleplayer 2.3%

Build a strong defense of hololive dolls to defeat a robot army in this exciting hololive-themed tower defense game!!

Why similar: Tower Defense 52.6%, Strategy 17.8%, 2D 6.1%, Anime 5.9%, Comedy 4.2%

Pat the dogs... and then their owners. Step into the world of Rainbow Bay in Best Friend Forever, a dating sim-meets-dog care sim where you pat, pamper and train your pup while you search for your own forever friend.

Why similar: Dogs 76.8% ★, Cute 4.6%, 2D 3.7%, Indie 3.4%, Funny 3.3%

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 52.6%, Strategy 11%, Cartoony 7%, Cute 5.5%, Action 4.7%

Rocked by an explosive soundtrack, choose your band, place your equipments and defend the Rock 'N' Roll from everyone and everything who try to pull it down, on a totally hardcore tower defense!

Why similar: Tower Defense 78.8%, Strategy 7.9%, Action 4%, Casual 2.1%, 2D 1.7%

In a world gone wild, there's only one animal man enough to put his foot down!Join Frebb's small clique of reluctant "friends" as they rumble, tumble, and action-platform their way through the craziest journey of the year!

Why similar: 2D 21.2%, Cartoony 19.7%, Anime 19.6%, Action 19%, Comedy 10.4%

Five animal friends with unique abillities unite in this metroidvania adventure! You'll need to master each animal's skill to complete your quest! Play as the dog, duck, cat, frog and raccoon at the same time!

Why similar: Dogs 48.6% ★, Family Friendly 11.3%, Cute 9.1%, 2D 8.8%, Singleplayer 7.2%

Let's go on an adventure to unite dog and clown!

Why similar: Cartoony 14.7%, Action 14.1%, 1990's 13.6%, Cute 11.2%, Family Friendly 11.1%

Be a dog. Bark. And win. "Bow-wow Battle" is a 1v1 game where you bark into your mic for real! Steam Online Multiplayer supported! Push the tug-of-war gauge with voice volume and rapid-fire barks! Adorable dogs, Dog Road story mode, and Crab Survival. With friends, family, or your crush — bark out!

Why similar: Dogs 46.4% ★, Action 15.3%, Indie 11.8%, Casual 7.4%, 2D 6.6%

A fast-paced arcade game inspired by the real-life stray dogs of the Moscow metro. Compete in online leaderboards and progress through a challenging campaign while unlocking guest critters from your fave games! Juggle vodka, bark fire, cook bears, and more! Can you steal enough food to survive?

Why similar: Dogs 60.3% ★, 2D 7.4%, Cute 6.6%, Action 6.2%, Old School 5.6%

Corgi Warlock is a 1-4 player side-scrolling fantasy action game, where one brave Corgi will take on the Skeleton Bunny King's army! Against the power of Narwhals, Fencing Bears, and Crazed Unicorns, it takes more than your average Corgi to survive the King's onslaught... it takes a CORGI WARLOCK.

Why similar: Dogs 62.8% ★, Action 11%, Indie 8.9%, 2D 6.1%, Comedy 4.8%

Get ready for a pawsome puppy adventure in Little Friends: Puppy Island! Discover exciting locations, dig up hidden treasures, build and expand your holiday resort, and meet plenty of lovable little friends to care for on your very own un-paw-gettable, tropical island adventure!

Why similar: Dogs 65.2% ★, Family Friendly 8.9%, Indie 7.7%, Cute 6.6%, Colorful 6.5%