- #1 The Monarch
97% matchMostly Positive73% of 106 reviews2024
Dev: Citadel Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Will you be the savior to purify this land? The Monarch is a lane-defense game where you control a monarch, expand your kingdom, and defend against evil by strategically managing gold resources, recruiting diverse units, and exploring a world filled with mythical threats.
Why similar: Tower Defense 12.5%, Colony Sim 10.4% ★, Base Building 9%, Real Time Tactics 8.3%, Strategy RPG 7%
- #2 Monarchy
96% matchVery Positive86% of 101 reviews2024
Dev: Brain Seal Ltd
Windows
A 2D side-scrolling strategy game of resource management, base defense and conquest.
Why similar: Tower Defense 25%, Base Building 21.5%, Side Scroller 15.5%, Roguelike 11%, Medieval 9.7%
- #3 Royal Lord - 王权领主
96% matchVery Positive94% of 53 reviews2026
Dev: 开发鸭
Windows
In "Kingdom Monarch", you are a monarch and can build the kingdom of your dreams! You need to build city walls, assign jobs to villagers, recruit soldiers, repel hordes of monsters at night, and expand your village during the day.
Why similar: Colony Sim 22.6% ★, Base Building 22.4%, Tower Defense 14.1%, Medieval 12.7%, Roguelite 11%
- #4 Kingdom: New Lands
95% matchVery Positive86% of 12,165 reviews2016
Dev: NoioPub: Raw Fury
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Kingdom: New Lands builds upon the award-winning gameplay and mystery of Kingdom by introducing an abundance of new content to the IGF-nominated title while maintaining the simplicity and depth that legions of monarchs have come to experience and enjoy.
Why similar: Tower Defense 18.3%, Colony Sim 17.2% ★, Base Building 14%, Side Scroller 10%, Survival 9.6%
- #5 Sunbreak War
94% matchVery Positive84% of 135 reviews2026
Dev: Candlelight Studio
Windows
A light Rogue strategy game centered on building and defense. Build your territory, recruit soldiers to fend off enemies. 9 maps, 6 weapons (30 talents), 40 monsters, 30 units/buildings. Plan your pace, control soldiers, choose abilities—enjoy command and strategy.
Why similar: Tower Defense 24.5%, Real Time Tactics 19.3%, Base Building 14.4%, Roguelite 13.6%, Medieval 10%
- #6 Kingdom Two Crowns
94% matchVery Positive90% of 37,612 reviews2018
Dev: Stumpy🐙SquidPub: Raw Fury
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 18.6 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 33.2%, Colony Sim 22.2% ★, Base Building 17.5%, Survival 11.6%, Medieval 11.4%
- #7 The King is Watching
92% matchVery Positive88% of 9,222 reviews2025
Dev: HypnoheadPub: tinyBuild
Windows
Median: 9.3 hrsMean: 17.1 hrs≥1hr: 84%
The King is Watching is a roguelite kingdom builder. Rule by the power of your royal gaze! Decide between producing resources, training armies, or balancing both, while adapting to unique events every run
Why similar: Tower Defense 25.7%, Base Building 20.6%, Real Time Tactics 15%, Roguelite 12.3%, Medieval 11%
- #8 Phoenix Hope
93% matchMixed61% of 170 reviews2021
Dev: Honorable Pixel
Windows
Phoenix Hope is a pixel art 2D real-time, side-view strategy game in which you must develop your colony during the day and repel waves of monsters at night.
Why similar: Colony Sim 22.9% ★, Tower Defense 21.6%, Base Building 17.9%, Survival 13.2%, Side Scroller 10.4%
- #9 Crystal Guardians TD
91% matchVery Positive89% of 114 reviews2024
Dev: Green Pine Studios
Windows
Crystal Guardians is a tower defense game with rogue-like elements. Fight of waves and defend the world crystal. Gear up your towers with a powerful combination of items for your strategy. In an ever expanding map, find hidden powers and conquer the enemies.
Why similar: Tower Defense 33.6%, Roguelite 17.3%, Voxel 16.9% ★, Base Building 14.1%, Roguelike 12.4%
- #10 Kingdom Ascension
91% matchVery Positive85% of 218 reviews2025
Dev: RainRingStudio
Windows
Step into the role of a lord, starting from scratch to build your kingdom. Gather resources, construct buildings, recruit troops, explore, and embark on adventures to continuously expand your territory and defend your homeland.
Why similar: Base Building 32.2%, Survival 19.4%, Medieval 14.9%, Exploration 11.4%, Strategy 8.2%
- #11 Little Kingdom RTS
90% matchVery Positive86% of 65 reviews2025
Dev: MyDreamForeverPub: Andgo Games
Windows
Little Kingdom RTS is an indie real-time strategy game set in a medieval fantasy world. Gather resources, build settlements, raise walls, and grow your small kingdom. Command an army of knights, archers, and mages to fight off rival kingdoms, orcs, and undead.
Why similar: Tower Defense 28.8%, Base Building 22.3%, Real Time Tactics 19.7%, Medieval 13.2%, Strategy 5.5%
- #12 Here Comes The Swarm
89% matchVery Positive88% of 161 reviews2026
Dev: CableHook Games
Windows
Here Comes the Swarm is a survival RTS with a pause button! Create your strategy, build, manage, and defend your settlements at your own pace. Take the fight to the hive mind and lead expeditions to deliver a deadly blow and eradicate your foes. Will you reclaim Ulora from the relentless Swarm?
Why similar: Colony Sim 22.7% ★, Tower Defense 19.5%, Base Building 17.7%, Survival 12.5%, Roguelite 6.4%
- #13 Kingdom: Classic
89% matchVery Positive91% of 22,529 reviews2015
Dev: NoioPub: Raw Fury
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Kingdom is a 2D sidescrolling strategy/resource management hybrid with a minimalist feel wrapped in a beautiful, modern pixel art aesthetic.
Why similar: Base Building 24.4%, Colony Sim 22.5% ★, Tower Defense 21.2%, Survival 15.1%, Strategy 8.9%
- #14 Monarch : Medieval Remastered
87% matchVery Positive81% of 375 reviews2025
Dev: Mr.Lordy
Windows
In the medieval era, assume the role of a lord and engage with other lords,develop fiefdoms, and employ strategies involving intrigue, warfare, and plunder. Expand your territory and strengthen your house lineage Or, be a god, manipulate the world? This game primarily strategic role-playing elements
Why similar: Strategy RPG 38%, Medieval 33.2%, Management 16%, Strategy 12.8%
- #15 First Feudal
88% matchMostly Positive76% of 627 reviews2021
Dev: Harpoon Games
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 11.6 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Become a real medieval feudal lord: start with a small village and build it up into an enormous impenetrable castle. You will have to repel enemy raids: hide behind thick walls, lure your enemies into strategically placed traps, and even lead your loyal peasants into battle.
Why similar: Colony Sim 30.4% ★, Base Building 22.2%, Medieval 13.2%, Survival 10.3%, Strategy RPG 7.7%
- #16 Illuminaria
86% matchVery Positive83% of 76 reviews2022
Dev: Selva Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Command a swarm of intelligent robots in their quest to save the world. Mine resources, manage, and defend multiple bases. Go on expeditions, fight in auto-battles, research new technologies, and create your army of golems to bring back the light.
Why similar: Tower Defense 30.3%, Base Building 27.3%, Colony Sim 24.4% ★, Management 7.2%, Strategy 6.2%
- #17 Rogue Tower
85% matchVery Positive82% of 5,842 reviews2022
Dev: Die of Death Games
Windows
Median: 10.7 hrsMean: 20.2 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 49.2%, Base Building 14.4%, Roguelike 14.1%, Roguelite 9.8%, Strategy 7.4%
- #18 ValeGuard
86% matchMixed68% of 174 reviews2018
Dev: Lost Tower Games
Windows
ValeGuard is an RTS, Town-Management hybrid game that combines Turn-Based City-Building with Real-Time Combat. Each day you construct your defenses, train troops, and prepare for attack. When enemies come in the night, you defend with towers, troops, and heroes with powerful abilities.
Why similar: Tower Defense 28.5%, Base Building 20.7%, Voxel 12.8% ★, Medieval 11.9%, Roguelike 9.1%
- #19 Outpost
84% matchVery Positive87% of 780 reviews2020
Dev: Open Mid Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Outpost brings the perfect mix between survival and roguelite gameplay. Start the game in a randomly generated environment and try to adapt, and make it through as many nights as possible. How long can you survive?
Why similar: Tower Defense 29.9%, Base Building 18%, Survival 15.3%, Roguelite 14%, Roguelike 10.7%
- #20 Kingdom's Deck
82% matchMostly Positive76% of 453 reviews2025
Dev: Ivan AcoPub: Rogue Duck Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 64%
Build by day, defend by night! Kingdom's Deck is a card-based city builder where you build and protect your Kingdom from the enemy siege. Build your deck, deploy your cards wisely, defend your walls, manage your resources, and respond to various events that will shape your Kingdom!
Why similar: Colony Sim 23.7% ★, Tower Defense 21%, Base Building 19.7%, Survival 11.7%, Medieval 7.8%
- #21 Aurora Defense
83% matchMixed65% of 95 reviews2025
Dev: Moka Games
Windows
A unique roguelike deckbuilder + base-building tower defense game. Build powerful defenses in the last bastion of light, fend off relentless waves of darkness, and protect the final goddess!
Why similar: Tower Defense 34.1%, Base Building 25.9%, Roguelite 17%, Roguelike 16.5%, Strategy 6.5%
- #22 Rise to Ruins
81% matchVery Positive88% of 7,737 reviews2019
Dev: Raymond DoerrPub: SixtyGig Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 16.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%
A brutal godlike village sim that melds the god game, management, and tower defense genres! Fight off hoards of monsters at night, and expand your village in the day time. Inspired by games like Black and White, Rimworld, and Dwarf Fortress but not quite like any of them.
Why similar: Colony Sim 32.3% ★, Tower Defense 31.8%, Base Building 15.8%, Survival 12.4%, Strategy 4.7%
- #23 Nordhold
79% matchVery Positive88% of 3,019 reviews2025
Dev: StunForgePub: HypeTrain Digital
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.9 hrsMean: 12.5 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Enemies are coming! Every decision matters: build your city, grow the economy, and prepare for enemy waves. Strengthen your defenses, adapt your strategy, and unleash your hero’s full potential. This unique Tower Defense will test your skills – are you worthy to claim a place at Valhalla?
Why similar: Tower Defense 29.2%, Base Building 19%, Roguelite 15.7%, Roguelike 10.4%, Medieval 7.6%
- #24 Chrysalis
80% matchVery Positive85% of 115 reviews2024
Dev: Metamorph Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Defend your Chrysalis from growing hordes of monsters in this hybrid game that combines elements of tower defense, survival, and roguelike RPGs. Explore procedurally generated levels, possess and control animals, and grow deadly gardens. How far can you get before the next wave of monsters?
Why similar: Tower Defense 30.8%, Strategy RPG 18.9%, Base Building 18%, Roguelike 11.7%, Survival 9.6%
- #25 Monster Tiles TD: Tower Wars
79% matchVery Positive82% of 494 reviews2024
Dev: Swell Games LLC
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 54%
Free Tower Defense game with unique roguelike elements. Custom base building mechanics allow you to create your own base and maze with tiles earned after each wave. Unleash a variety of monsters, each with its own evolution path and unique skills, and evolve them into legendary creatures.
Why similar: Tower Defense 28.8%, Strategy RPG 19.7%, Roguelite 14%, Roguelike 11.2%, Base Building 10.8%
- #26 Becastled
77% matchVery Positive82% of 5,494 reviews2025
Dev: Mana Potion Studios
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Build a castle by day and defend it by night. Becastled blends cozy city-building with challenging tower defense strategy. Lead the Sun Kingdom’s last stand against the Moon Beasts and end the ancient conflict between light and darkness!
Why similar: Base Building 36.2%, Colony Sim 26.1% ★, Medieval 14.7%, Strategy 8.2%, Tower Defense 6.5%
- #27 Defend the Rook
81% matchMostly Positive77% of 241 reviews2021
Dev: One Up PlusPub: Goblinz Publishing
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 53%
A roguelike tactics board combat combined with tower defense elements. Defeat the invading hordes to stay alive and save the land! Enjoy more tactics than a normal TD game, combined with the added challenge of building towers and fighting off waves of enemies!
Why similar: Tower Defense 25.2%, Base Building 18.2%, Strategy RPG 17.4%, Roguelite 13.7%, Medieval 11.2%
- #28 Cube Land Arena
82% matchMixed62% of 330 reviews2019
Dev: Jaison Robson GusavaPub: SC Jogos
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%
The kingdom of Cubia call for your help, come to this vast kingdom where you will face strong enemies and hard challenges, you are the chosen to defend the cristals of life and finally bring peace to reign of Cubia.
Why similar: Tower Defense 45.5%, Real Time Tactics 25.3%, Voxel 14.2% ★, Strategy 7.9%, Survival 7.2%
- #29 Legacy of Defense
76% matchMostly Positive78% of 407 reviews2025
Dev: Enter the Game Studios
Windows
Become the hero who protects the fantasy world and stop the monster invasion! 'Legacy of Defense' combines defense with deck-building. Build your deck, use powerful skills, gain experience, upgrade, clear stages, and defeat the final boss. Ready to test your strategy and luck?
Why similar: Tower Defense 43.6%, Roguelite 20.8%, Medieval 11.8%, Roguelike 11.4%, Strategy 7.2%
- #30 Dawnfolk
75% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 668 reviews2025
Dev: Darenn KellerPub: Astra Logical
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Dawnfolk is a charmingly dark, casual and puzzly survival building game. Gather resources, rebuild your realm, and protect your people from oppressive shadows. Can you unveil the secrets of the monoliths and bring light back to the world?
Why similar: Base Building 31.7%, Survival 22.3%, Medieval 19.5%, Exploration 11.4%, Strategy 8.1%
- #31 Legacy of Defense - Prologue
76% matchVery Positive83% of 573 reviews2024
Dev: Enter the Game Studios
Windows
Become the hero of a fantasy world and defend against monsters! 'Legacy of Defense - Prologue' is the intro to the innovative game 'Legacy of Defense' combining side-scrolling action and deck-building. Collect cards, use skills, gain experience, upgrade, and defeat the final boss!
Why similar: Tower Defense 45.5%, Roguelite 22.9%, Roguelike 13.8%, Strategy 8%, Medieval 4.9%
- #32 Thronefall
72% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 22,563 reviews2024
Dev: GrizzlyGamesPub: Mythwright
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%
A minimalist game about building and defending your little kingdom.
Why similar: Tower Defense 51.9%, Base Building 20.1%, Medieval 19%, Strategy 9%
- #33 Final War: Frozen Defense
77% matchMixed46% of 94 reviews2025
Dev: HaoPlay Limited
Windows
Strategy Tower Defense, RTS Battles on the World Map
Why similar: Tower Defense 30.8%, Real Time Tactics 18.2%, Medieval 14.5%, Roguelite 14.4%, Roguelike 10.2%
- #34 The Wild Age
78% matchMixed65% of 295 reviews2020
Dev: McMagic Productions
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 62%
The Wild Age is a micromanagement strategy game with tower defense gameplay mechanics. The game is designed mainly for a peaceful and relaxed gaming experience that offers a break from the busy realities of life.
Why similar: Colony Sim 24.6% ★, Tower Defense 20.8%, Base Building 17.8%, Survival 13%, Medieval 7.6%
- #35 Crystal Guardians Prologue
75% matchVery Positive93% of 76 reviews2024
Dev: Green Pine Studios
Windows
Crystal Guardians prologue (small slice of the full game) is a tower defense game with rogue-like elements. Fight off waves and defend the base crystal. Gear up your towers with a powerful combination of items for your personal strategy. In a procedural map, find hidden powers and conquer the enemy.
Why similar: Tower Defense 38%, Base Building 22.1%, Roguelite 18.9%, Roguelike 14.5%, Strategy 6.6%
- #36 Border Pioneer
72% matchVery Positive87% of 1,768 reviews2025
Dev: Yahzj GamesPub: Yogscast Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 78%
As the kingdom's most promising pioneer, embark on a legendary journey to tame the frontier! Build thriving towns across various landscapes, fending off waves of diverse enemies until you establish a firm foothold and have explored everything the eye can see!
Why similar: Tower Defense 36%, Base Building 25%, Medieval 14.9%, Roguelite 13.3%, Strategy 6.3%
- #37 Lessaria: Fantasy Kingdom Sim
71% matchMostly Positive78% of 2,633 reviews2025
Dev: Rockbee TeamPub: Polden Publishing
Windows
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Lessaria is an RTS inspired by Majesty 👑 where you guide heroes with indirect control. Play through the campaign or relax in sandbox mode as you build your magical kingdom.
Why similar: Colony Sim 27.9% ★, Tower Defense 26.5%, Strategy RPG 15.6%, Medieval 11.2%, Management 7.5%
- #38 Mineral Defense
73% matchVery Positive91% of 236 reviews2024
Dev: Corestone Games
Windows · Linux
Mineral Defense combines tower defense with roguelite elements and procedural generation. Build paths, unlock upgrades, and unleash powerful synergies to conquer evolving challenges in an ever-expanding world.
Why similar: Tower Defense 33.7%, Base Building 22.8%, Roguelite 18.3%, Roguelike 12.9%, Strategy 6.4%
- #39 Legendary Hoplite
74% matchMixed65% of 377 reviews2024
Dev: TripleBricksGamesPub: Ravenage Games
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 63%
A combination of Action RPG and Tower Defense: slay monsters, find weapons, upgrade your armies, defend your base… Prevent humanity from extinction at the hands of monsters from Greek mythology and ancient tribes. Don't let them cross the gate, commander!
Why similar: Tower Defense 21.1%, Strategy RPG 19.8%, Real Time Tactics 15.8%, Roguelite 13.3%, Base Building 11.7%
- #40 Crownbound - Fantasy Kingdom Sim
74% matchMixed50% of 76 reviews2025
Dev: Bart Mamzer
Windows
You’re the ruler, but your heroes have minds of their own. Recruit heroes, set rewards, build a thriving kingdom and hope your warriors don’t run off chasing squirrels instead of fighting monsters.
Why similar: Colony Sim 38.5% ★, Strategy RPG 27.1%, Medieval 13.6%, Strategy 8.4%, Base Building 8.2%
- #41 Stellarcraft The Prologue
73% matchVery Positive91% of 76 reviews2024
Dev: DreamStudios
Windows
Stellarcraft is a thrilling sci-fi tower defense game where you explore planets, gather resources, and fend off enemy threats—solo or in 4-player co-op. Play the free demo now! 🚀
Why similar: Tower Defense 29.2%, Base Building 19.3%, Real Time Tactics 17%, Survival 15.3%, Exploration 7.4%
- #42 Creeping Dusk
73% matchMixed67% of 94 reviews2024
Dev: PolyShroom
Windows · Linux
Creeping Dusk is a tower defense game. Build a town around an abandoned gold mine and defend against monsters that swarm the area. Fortify your defenses, and prepare for the increasingly challenging nights. Will you be able to protect your town from the encroaching darkness?
Why similar: Tower Defense 41.6%, Base Building 28.9%, Roguelite 21.3%, Strategy 8.2%
- #43 Odd Realm
70% matchVery Positive85% of 992 reviews2024
Dev: Unknown Origin Games Inc
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 56%
Forge a new kingdom in a land recovering from the Fracture. Which of the surviving races will you lead to rebuild, explore, and conquer the unknown? The dwindling yet immortal Ancients? The bold and resourceful Humans? The life stealing Ardyn? Or the secretive Gwdir who shape living groves?
Why similar: Colony Sim 33.2% ★, Base Building 23.6%, Survival 14.8%, Management 7.8%, Roguelite 6.3%
- #44 Yokai Art: Survival Prologue
71% matchVery Positive95% of 59 reviews2023
Dev: Secret Labo
Windows
Strategically position units on a chess-based battlefield, defending territories while earning roguelike upgrade-items for leveling up. Discover over 30 unique equipment pieces that modify units, allowing for exciting customization and ensuring endless excitement and replayability.
Why similar: Tower Defense 29.5%, Real Time Tactics 22.1%, Roguelite 16.9%, Survival 16.2%, Roguelike 9.9%
- #45 Night is Coming
70% matchMixed66% of 441 reviews2025
Dev: Wild Forest StudioPub: 101XP
Windows
Survival strategy game set in a world inspired by Slavic mythology and the nature of Eastern Europe. Build your settlement, protect its dwellers, and help them prepare for the coming Darkness.
Why similar: Colony Sim 27.7% ★, Tower Defense 23.2%, Base Building 19.8%, Survival 14.6%, Strategy 5.4%
- #46 Dungeons & Kingdoms
71% matchMixed42% of 77 reviews2025
Dev: Uncle Grouch GamingPub: Camlann Games
Windows
A medieval fantasy kingdom builder, management sim and dungeon delver RPG hybrid. Gather resources, manage villagers and build infrastructure. Then dive into the dungeons to face the monsters within. Or just unlock everything in a Creative "God Mode" and build the fantasy kingdom of your dreams.
Why similar: Colony Sim 24.6% ★, Base Building 19.4%, Medieval 13%, Strategy RPG 11.1%, Character Customization 9.1%
- #47 The Territory of Egg
70% matchVery Positive95% of 58 reviews2023
Dev: ZGameStudioPub: Hawthorn Games
Windows
The Territory of Egg is a unique twist on tower defense game. You need to build defense lines with egg warriors to protect the Holy Egg, the core of all eggs. Remember to upgrade your Tech Tree with the resources you've collected and unlock more skills to fight against the evil monsters.
Why similar: Tower Defense 43.4%, Roguelite 21.8%, Roguelike 14.5%, Strategy 7.8%, Top-Down 6.5%
- #48 Minimalist Tower Defense
67% matchVery Positive95% of 1,706 reviews2024
Dev: Happy213
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Collect resources and establish a defense line before dark And then Facing countless enemies
Why similar: Tower Defense 34.5%, Real Time Tactics 23.4%, Base Building 18.2%, Survival 11%, Top-Down 7%
- #49 Mountaincore
69% matchMixed66% of 253 reviews2025
Dev: Rocket Jump Technology
Windows · Mac · Linux
Settle an untamed wilderness with the might of Dwarven engineering and thoughtful planning! Design and build your colony towards fame and fortune in a deeply-simulated fantasy world. Chill out in peaceful mode with a bustling settlement, or fight for survival against monsters and invasions!
Why similar: Colony Sim 35.1% ★, Base Building 23.3%, Medieval 12.3%, Management 8.8%, Survival 7.8%
- #50 Refence
69% matchMostly Positive79% of 140 reviews2025
Dev: Muurou Tech
Windows · Mac · Linux
Refence is a roguelite based idle defense game, where you can choose heroes and their traits, upgrade your castle, and manage resources to fend off enemies from the Demon Realm who are trying to attack your castle.
Why similar: Tower Defense 33.8%, Roguelite 19.7%, Medieval 14.3%, Roguelike 13.1%, Management 7.6%
- #51 Tower Lords
69% matchMixed47% of 104 reviews2025
Dev: Final Arcade
Windows
Become a Tower Lord! Build and upgrade your tower in this incremental idle game. Fight off the forces of the Dark Lord, conquer new lands, and challenge his dominion with the power of your dragon.
Why similar: Strategy 37.4%, Cute 32.8%, Management 29.8%
- #52 Kill A Million Rats
68% matchVery Positive90% of 78 reviews2025
Dev: Nerdook ProductionsPub: Surefire.Games
Windows
A base-building, Roguelike Action/Turn-based Strategy (RATS) game, in a forest invaded by a million Rats. As the powerful Spirit of Vengeance, you must save the adorable Villagers! Explore a randomly generated world, expand your village, and exterminate the Rats!
Why similar: Tower Defense 21.3%, Base Building 19%, Real Time Tactics 16.8%, Roguelite 13.4%, Medieval 10.8%
- #53 Tower Dominion
65% matchVery Positive86% of 4,827 reviews2025
Dev: Parallel 45 Games
Windows
Median: 11.7 hrsMean: 21.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Build and design the terrain while defending your stronghold against alien invasion in this unique Roguelike tower defense. Choose from 30 heroes, survive enemy waves, and upgrade a variety of destructive towers to hold the line!
Why similar: Tower Defense 39.2%, Base Building 25.4%, Roguelite 15.9%, Roguelike 13%, Strategy 6.4%
- #54 Block Tower TD
68% matchVery Positive82% of 76 reviews2023
Dev: MyDreamForever
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Block Tower TD is a roguelike tower defense strategy game with interesting innovations. Build a world out of blocks, choose random upgrades to make every run unique.
Why similar: Tower Defense 31.6%, Roguelite 15.5%, Base Building 13.7%, Survival 12.5%, Roguelike 12.2%
- #55 Grim Nights
68% matchVery Positive88% of 1,530 reviews2018
Dev: Edym Pixels
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 11.2 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Your village must survive for 13 days! Gather resources, expand, explore the underground for riches, and train soldiers to defend against hordes of the undead.
Why similar: Tower Defense 30.8%, Base Building 22.5%, Survival 15.5%, Side Scroller 14.4%, Strategy 6.2%
- #56 Last Stand: Defense
66% matchVery Positive84% of 129 reviews2025
Dev: ZiiTech Games
Windows · Mac
"Last Stand:Defense" is a tower defense-themed Rogue-like game. Players need to defend against waves of enemies by building bases, matching talents, and performing delicate operations during battles. Remember, every choice you make will affect the final outcome of the battle!
Why similar: Tower Defense 47.8%, Roguelite 23%, Medieval 12%, Strategy 9.4%, Survival 7.9%
- #57 Mistward
67% matchMixed61% of 85 reviews2026
Dev: Sokpop Collective
Windows · Mac
Mistward is a survival city-builder set on a mysterious island enshrouded in a poisonous mist! Create light sources to keep the mist at bay, build houses and command humans to gather resources. Explore the island and find a way out!
Why similar: Colony Sim 40.1% ★, Base Building 16.7%, Survival 12.9%, Exploration 10.5%, Strategy 8.3%
- #58 Repel The Rifts
65% matchVery Positive86% of 313 reviews2025
Dev: RefinedBearGamesPub: Goblinz Publishing
Windows · Linux
Repel the Rifts is a roguelite tower defense game where you lead a commander through an alien world, uncovering new terrain each wave, drafting powerful upgrades, and constructing defenses to hold back the chaos.
Why similar: Tower Defense 52.7%, Roguelite 21.5%, Roguelike 19.3%, Strategy 6.6%