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

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They Are Coming is a hybrid game that combines roguelike, tower defense, and base building in a side-scrolling shooter format. It offers a straightforward gaming experience for pure enjoyment.

Reviews: Very Positive — 91% — of 647 reviews
Released: 2023-10-30
Developer: OnHit Developments
Genres: Action, Indie, Early Access
Platforms: Windows
Median playtime: 3.2 hrs
Mean playtime: 4.6 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 72%

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    96% matchVery Positive92% of 15,563 reviews2026
    Dev: Awesome Games Studio
    Windows
    Median: 10.2 hrsMean: 21.3 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    The Horde is coming, but you're ready to fight it! Assemble your squad, choose their upgrades, and build powerful synergies against thousands of undead. Survive. Then evolve. Then break every limit in this deceptively simple but addictive bullet heaven game.

    Why similar: Zombies 38.4%, Action Roguelike 30%, Survival 20.4%, Indie 5.2%, Action 3.4%

  2. #2 Zombie Defense
    97% matchVery Positive84% of 2,178 reviews2016
    Dev: Home Net Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 58%

    A modern hybrid of the classic RTS and modern Tower Defense. Recruit soldiers, place them on slots and let them shoot incoming waves of zombies by their own. Order supplies, throw grenades, order airstrikes and many more... Perfect mix of strategy, tactics and micromanagement.

    Why similar: Zombies 39.4%, Tower Defense 32.9%, Survival 11.8%, Strategy 6.3%, Shooter 4.5%

  3. #3 Monsters are Coming!
    96% matchMostly Positive80% of 2,892 reviews2025
    Dev: LudogramPub: Raw Fury
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    Beware, Monsters are Coming! In this Tower-Survivor rogue-lite, you protect an ever-moving city from unrelenting hordes. Gather resources, fortify defences, and survive for as long as you can. Will you reach the Ark?

    Why similar: Tower Defense 26.6%, Action Roguelike 18.5%, Base Building 18.4%, Survival 13.2%, Resource Management 8.9%

  4. #4 Acid Planet
    95% matchVery Positive80% of 71 reviews2024
    Dev: Adam Travers
    Windows

    Acid Planet is a caustic blend of horde-survival, tower-defense and strategy. Build, fight and evolve to survive against rampaging swarms of monsters and fearsome Kaiju.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 26.3%, Action Roguelike 17.9%, Base Building 17.8%, Post-apocalyptic 12.5%, Survival 9.4%

  5. #5 Let Them Come
    94% matchVery Positive84% of 1,380 reviews2017
    Dev: Tuatara GamesPub: Versus Evil
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    Let Them Come is a fast paced pixel art shoot ‘em up. Twitchy trigger fingers and focused battle tactics are the order of the day as wave after wave of alien-like creatures try to take you down.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 31%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.8%, Shooter 13.5%, Survival 12.1%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%

  6. #6 City Defense Z
    94% matchMostly Positive76% of 328 reviews2025
    Dev: Good Mood Games
    Windows · Linux

    City Defense Z combines base-building and base defense in a roguelite progression loop. Build by day, defend by night, and face a growing zombie threat. Every defeat unlocks permanent upgrades, helping you rebuild smarter and push further each time. See how many days you can last.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 21%, Zombies 19.3%, Base Building 14.7%, Post-apocalyptic 14.2%, Survival 10.9%

  7. #7 Psionic Awake
    93% matchMixed66% of 208 reviews2025
    Dev: Mighty CatPub: INDIECN
    Windows

    Psionic Awake is a Roguelike game . Collect resources during the day and defend against monsters at night. It emphasizes any combination of weapons, talents, treasures and partners.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 22%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.5%, Zombies 17.6%, Action Roguelike 10.6%, Shooter 10.5%

  8. #8 Kingdoms vs Zombies
    92% matchVery Positive85% of 55 reviews2026
    Dev: MyDreamForeverPub: Andgo Games
    Windows

    Kingdoms vs Zombies is a blend of strategy, tower defense, and roguelike gameplay, where you must defend your kingdom against endless hordes of the undead.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 29%, Base Building 23.8%, Zombies 16.4%, Strategy 14.1%, Action 6%

  9. #9 Lumencraft
    90% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,289 reviews2023
    Dev: 2Dynamic GamesPub: Star Drifters
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 74%

    Lumencraft is a unique combination of a top-down, rogue-like shooter and base building with tower defense elements. Dig and light up dark halls of a fully destructible environment on procedurally generated maps and campaign levels to find precious Lumen - humanity's only chance for survival.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 22%, Action Roguelike 15.8%, Base Building 14.8%, Post-apocalyptic 14.2%, Shooter 10.9%

  10. #10 Dead Engine
    89% matchMostly Positive71% of 220 reviews2026
    Dev: Chocolate Dungeon GamesPub: Red Axe Games
    Windows

    Fight to survive against zombies in a pixel-art post-apocalyptic city. Loot and merge items, expand your backpack. In your camp, recruit survivors but burn the bitten. Trading uncovers haunting survivor stories.

    Why similar: Zombies 20.5%, Action Roguelike 17.7%, Base Building 16.8%, Post-apocalyptic 14.3%, Survival 10.2%

  11. #11 Infectonator: Survivors
    91% matchMixed67% of 1,169 reviews2016
    Dev: Toge Productions
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    "Infectonator : Survivors" is a Randomized Permadeath Survival Simulator that combines RTS, Tower Defense, Roguelike, and Management-Simulation gameplay. The goal is to lead a group of survivors in a struggle to stay alive and find rescue in a zombie apocalyptic world.

    Why similar: Zombies 35.4%, Tower Defense 22.7%, Survival 16.5%, Strategy 10.1%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%

  12. #12 Damned Nation Reborn
    91% matchMostly Negative20% of 83 reviews2015
    Dev: Sinister
    Windows

    Blending horror survival/ Building and tower defence elements Damned Nation gives the player more ways to experience the post apocalypse the ever before.

    Why similar: Zombies 26.4%, Tower Defense 20.5%, Base Building 18.4%, Survival 14.4%, Strategy 10.4%

  13. #13 BARRICADEZ
    89% matchVery Positive80% of 144 reviews2021
    Dev: Fly Penguin inc.
    Windows · Mac

    Barricadez is a mix of tower defense and survival game. Take on your care robot and explore the underground, find new blueprints, gather resources and build your defenses and traps to survive through the night against a myriad of zombie-like creatures. Your goal: to defend the defenseless cradle.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 21.3%, Zombies 18.7%, Base Building 14.3%, Post-apocalyptic 11.5%, Survival 8%

  14. #14 Road Defense: Outsiders
    88% matchVery Positive83% of 169 reviews2023
    Dev: Minicactus Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 2.7 hrs≥1hr: 63%

    Protect vehicles on the road and survive! Road Defense: Outsiders is a game that combines elements of the 'roguelike' and 'tower defense' genres. Upgrade the towers and your own skills to be able to annihilate all the life around you!

    Why similar: Tower Defense 31.5%, Action Roguelike 30.5%, Shooter 15.1%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%, Indie 5.7%

  15. #15 Yet Another Zombie Defense HD
    87% matchVery Positive82% of 3,715 reviews2017
    Dev: Awesome Games Studio
    Windows
    Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 70%

    Top-down zombie shooter with tower defense elements featuring up to 4 players local and online co-op. Build your base by day, defend it by night, put your skills to the test to stay alive as long as possible! Darkness is coming. How long can YOU survive?

    Why similar: Zombies 26.9%, Tower Defense 26.1%, Base Building 15.2%, Shooter 11.4%, Survival 10%

  16. #16 Towerful Defense: A Rogue TD
    86% matchMostly Positive74% of 241 reviews2024
    Dev: Mini Fun Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 70%

    A roguelike tower defense where you control a single tower to fight against hordes of aliens coming from all directions. Pick your tower, equip up to 4 skills, and choose from a variety of traits and unique effect items to craft powerful builds that lead you to victory.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 28.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.8%, Action Roguelike 21.4%, Survival 13.6%, Strategy 6.7%

  17. #17 Towerful Defense: Prologue
    86% matchVery Positive88% of 75 reviews2024
    Dev: Mini Fun Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    A tower defense action roguelike where you control a single tower to fight against hordes of aliens coming from all directions. Pick your tower, equip up to 4 skills, and choose from a variety of traits and items to craft powerful builds that lead you to victory.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 27.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 25%, Action Roguelike 20.4%, Survival 10.8%, Strategy 7.3%

  18. #18 Dome Keeper
    84% matchVery Positive92% of 22,498 reviews2022
    Dev: BippinbitsPub: Raw Fury
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 11.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Defend against waves of alien monsters in this unique roguelike action miner. Dig for resources, collect useful gadgets, and upgrade equipment to increase odds of survival – just hurry back before your dome is destroyed!

    Why similar: Post-apocalyptic 28.6%, Tower Defense 28.2%, Physics 13%, Resource Management 10.8%, Pixel Graphics 6.9%

  19. #19 Keep Her Safe
    83% matchVery Positive96% of 409 reviews2026
    Dev: Gugu Studio
    Windows

    Keep Her Safe is a survival shooting game. Gather resources, fortify your base, and withstand zombie hordes to keep the rocket project alive and bring an end to the acid rain apocalypse. Besides the hard life in wasteland, you can also chill up with friends in different multiplayer gameplays.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 21%, Zombies 20.1%, Base Building 14.7%, Post-apocalyptic 13.8%, Survival 12.3%

  20. #20 7 Days to Die
    82% matchVery Positive87% of 405,507 reviews2024
    Dev: The Fun PimpsPub: The Fun Pimps Entertainment LLC
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 17.4 hrsMean: 111.0 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    7 Days to Die is an open-world game that is a unique combination of first-person shooter, survival horror, tower defense, and role-playing games. Play the definitive zombie survival sandbox RPG that came first. Navezgane awaits!

    Why similar: Zombies 22.8%, Survival 17.7%, Tower Defense 16.8%, Base Building 15.1%, Post-apocalyptic 13.5%

  21. #21 Yet Another Zombie Defense
    85% matchVery Positive87% of 12,391 reviews2014
    Dev: Awesome Games Studio
    Windows
    Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 72%

    Darkness is coming. How long can YOU survive? Build your base by day, defend it by night. Play in online or local co-op. Stay alive as long as you can.

    Why similar: Zombies 84.1%, Tower Defense 6.3%, Survival 4.8%, Shooter 2.2%, Strategy 1.1%

  22. #22 Tower Factory
    81% matchVery Positive90% of 1,259 reviews2024
    Dev: Gius Caminiti
    Windows
    Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 75%

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

    Why similar: Tower Defense 39.8%, Base Building 24.8%, Resource Management 12.9%, Sandbox 10.4%, Strategy 10.3%

  23. #23 Dead Ground
    84% matchMixed60% of 115 reviews2018
    Dev: DIG Games
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 6 minMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 30%

    Tower defense reimagined! Dead Ground is a procedurally generated tower defense game with rogue-like elements. Each playthrough will offer randomly generated guns, skills and augments. You'll have to travel, collect scrap, water, manage your inventory and upgrade your base to survive!

    Why similar: Tower Defense 58.1%, Action Roguelike 17.5%, Strategy 8.1%, Shooter 5.4%, Indie 4.1%

  24. #24 Arms Evolution: ZOMBIE DESTROYER
    82% matchMixed66% of 285 reviews2023
    Dev: Ash Game StudioPub: LP Game
    Windows

    "Arms Evolution: ZOMBIE DESTROYER" is a unique Roguelite tower defense game. You will slaughter thousands of zombies in the game and enhance your weapon towers through build character in the RPG way. and , the game also offers an idle mode, so you can enjoy building weapons anytime and anywhere.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 38.5%, Zombies 25.6%, Post-apocalyptic 15.9%, Survival 10.7%, Strategy 8.2%

  25. #25 Survivors of the Dawn
    80% matchMostly Positive74% of 773 reviews2023
    Dev: indieGiant
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 12.0 hrs≥1hr: 71%

    A roguelite horde-survival bullet heaven with QUINTILLIONS of bullets over QUINTILLIONS of hordes. Mix weapons with items, modify, control chaos at terminals and break through tightening waves.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 44.6%, Survival 26.3%, Shooter 26%, Singleplayer 3.1%

  26. #26 Vectorio
    79% matchMostly Positive80% of 398 reviews2023
    Dev: BN Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Build. Automate. Defend.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 30.1%, Base Building 22.1%, Survival 11.7%, Sandbox 11.2%, Resource Management 10.7%

  27. #27 Deadly Days: Roadtrip
    77% matchVery Positive88% of 3,010 reviews2025
    Dev: PixelsplitPub: Sidekick Publishing
    Windows
    Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 12.2 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    Loot, shoot, and mow down zombie hordes in this bullet heaven fever dream. Embark on a deadly roadtrip, fuel your bus, decide when to extract – and get that sweet inventory management kick when that new slot in your backpack fits just right.

    Why similar: Zombies 33.5%, Action Roguelike 28.8%, Shooter 16.7%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%, Indie 4.6%

  28. #28 Sun Down Survivors
    81% matchMixed50% of 200 reviews2023
    Dev: Pixel Sprout Studios
    Windows

    Sun Down is a roguelike survivors-type game with a twist. Between upgrading your abilities during and between runs, you can craft turrets, collect battle-ready pets, and buy store upgrades to survive hordes of enemies through four changing seasons.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 35.6%, Base Building 31%, Survival 15.3%, Pixel Graphics 11.5%, Action 4.2%

  29. #29 Zombie Rollerz: The Last Ship
    78% matchVery Positive82% of 205 reviews2025
    Dev: Zing Games Inc.Pub: Wandering Wizard
    Windows

    Build turrets, lead your crew, and upgrade the ship while gathering loot in this exciting "Tower Defense-on-wheels zombie survival roguelite" game.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 26.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.3%, Action Roguelike 20.5%, Zombies 18.7%, Strategy 6.4%

  30. #30 Deadly Days
    79% matchVery Positive85% of 1,917 reviews2019
    Dev: Pixelsplit
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Deadly Days is a unique strategic rogue-lite in the zombie apocalypse. Manage and protect a group of survivors and help them to stop the catastrophe. Discover and use a large number of wild and crazy objects, even wilder and crazier survivors, special abilities, and deadly weapons.

    Why similar: Zombies 30.3%, Action Roguelike 24.2%, Survival 10.2%, Post-apocalyptic 10%, Strategy 8.7%

  31. #31 BALL x PIT
    74% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 27,314 reviews2025
    Dev: Kenny Sun and FriendsPub: Devolver Digital
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 13.8 hrsMean: 20.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    BALL x PIT is a brick-breaking, ball-fusing, base-building survival roguelite. Batter hordes of enemies with ricocheting balls and gather the riches of the pit to expand your homestead, generate resources and recruit unique heroes.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.8%, Action Roguelike 29.7%, Base Building 16.8%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%, Action 6.7%

  32. #32 Creeping Dusk
    78% matchMixed67% of 97 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 36.3%, Base Building 23.3%, Zombies 11.9%, Resource Management 10.8%, Strategy 10.2%

  33. #33 CleanFall
    75% matchVery Positive93% of 556 reviews2025
    Dev: Humanyoyo
    Windows

    CleanFall is a survival rogue-like that prizes player freedom and creativity. Build mobile death machines to fight off ravenous hordes, craft and alchemize gun turrets, and tunnel through subterranean ecosystems crawling with nameless horrors.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 28.2%, Base Building 18.7%, Post-apocalyptic 18.7%, Physics 12.5%, Sandbox 11.4%

  34. #34 Defensurvivor
    77% matchMostly Positive72% of 108 reviews2024
    Dev: SignatureGamez
    Windows

    DEFENSURVIVOR is a strategy game where you build obstacles and place and move units to block zombies. There are various units with unique characteristics and powerful high-level units that can be obtained through combination. Use randomly given units to survive until the end!

    Why similar: Tower Defense 39.7%, Base Building 27.1%, Zombies 15.7%, Strategy 8.9%, 2D 5.5%

  35. #35 Ghosts Keep Out
    76% matchMostly Positive76% of 134 reviews2026
    Dev: Only Fun Games
    Windows

    Defend your base in this Roguelite survival shooter TD! Mix random skills + evolve gems to craft your Build. 5-min fast rounds, intense zombie & ghost hordes. Triple progression: Spirits, guns, heroes. Easy to learn, hard to put down. Low barrier, high ceiling. Every run is fresh!

    Why similar: Tower Defense 33.8%, Zombies 27.7%, Post-apocalyptic 22.4%, Strategy 9.1%, 2D 5.1%

  36. #36 Noobs Are Coming
    73% matchVery Positive82% of 1,615 reviews2025
    Dev: Overboy
    Windows
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 11.0 hrs≥1hr: 72%

    YOU ARE THE FINAL BOSS. Brutal synergy arena roguelike. Pick your Final Boss character, equip boss patterns and combine tons of attacks to create unique builds. Play solo or in co-op!

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 71.7%, 2D 12.7%, Action 10.5%, Singleplayer 5.1%

  37. #37 TDS - Tower Defense Strategy
    74% matchVery Positive81% of 376 reviews2025
    Dev: Blockage
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    TOWER ▪ DEFENSE ▪ STRATEGY. Control Vessels. Utilize their uniquely deep set of towers. Create an everchanging defense. Play with friends. Protect your Basin at all costs. An absolute Tower Defense, Real-Time Strategy Hybrid

    Why similar: Tower Defense 54.9%, Base Building 22.5%, Pixel Graphics 10.5%, Strategy 6.5%, Indie 3.4%

  38. #38 Tower Survivors
    76% matchMixed67% of 54 reviews2023
    Dev: Final Screw
    Windows · Linux

    Fight an endless horde of evil minions and survive as long as you can. Collect loot and purchase new upgrades and magic abilities. Summon allies to stand along side you and survive the horde!

    Why similar: Tower Defense 24.4%, Action Roguelike 19.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.3%, Zombies 14.4%, Shooter 7.3%

  39. #39 Night of the Dead
    73% matchMostly Positive77% of 11,888 reviews2024
    Dev: Jackto Studios
    Windows
    Median: 6.4 hrsMean: 32.0 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    'Night of the Dead' is an open-world game that combines elements of exploration, tower defense, survival, and crafting. Traverse a world dominated by zombies while collecting various resources and powerful equipment. Build a fortress to survive the hordes of zombies that swarm every night!

    Why similar: Tower Defense 26.5%, Zombies 24.6%, Base Building 17.5%, Survival 12.9%, Sandbox 10%

  40. #40 Cluckmech Oasis
    72% matchVery Positive88% of 3,638 reviews2024
    Dev: BlackLightPub: Mammorize
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 6.7 hrsMean: 15.4 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    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 44.1%, Shooter 17.2%, Strategy 12.1%, Survival 11%, Pixel Graphics 10.6%

  41. #41 Zombie Rollerz: The Last Ship - Prologue
    73% matchMostly Positive77% of 90 reviews2024
    Dev: Zing Games Inc.Pub: Wandering Wizard
    Windows

    Zombie Rollerz: The Last Ship - Prologue is a quick foray into the world of Zombie Rollerz: The Last Ship. Take command of the last ship in a zombie-filled world and defend against endless waves of the undead. Build turrets, lead your crew, and upgrade the ship while gathering loot.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.4%, Action Roguelike 20.4%, Tower Defense 17.3%, Zombies 17%, Survival 9.3%

  42. #42 Black blood
    75% matchMixed64% of 58 reviews2020
    Dev: Arcane Games
    Windows

    Black blood is a mix of hardcore Tower Defense strategy and top-down shooter. Act as a defender against alien invaders, attack and destroy all their insidious plans...

    Why similar: Tower Defense 35.5%, Survival 17%, Shooter 17%, Resource Management 12.4%, Strategy 9.1%

  43. #43 Astro Looter: Survivor
    72% matchMixed70% of 432 reviews2024
    Dev: Soda Game Studio
    Windows · Mac

    Explore alien planets to mine resources, kill alien insects, build defense turrets, and survive waves of insect attacks across the galactic frontier. Astro Looter combines elements of survival, roguelike, and tower defense in a top-down shooter.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 25.9%, Zombies 23.9%, Action Roguelike 18.5%, Survival 13.8%, Shooter 12.8%

  44. #44 Tower Lab
    70% matchMostly Positive73% of 158 reviews2026
    Dev: Devon Powell
    Windows · Mac

    Enemies have no health, push them off instead. Weaponize physics in this physics-sandbox-inspired tower defense game with multiple game modes. Draft a deck, chain towers into living contraptions, grow and shrink every projectile, and launch hordes of robots off the edge.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 34%, Base Building 21.8%, Physics 17%, Sandbox 14.2%, Strategy 8.2%

  45. #45 Defender Bros
    71% matchVery Positive87% of 106 reviews2024
    Dev: Lucky DartPub: The Bueno Interactive
    Windows

    Prepare your defenses during the day and survive until dawn. Defender Bros is a Top-Down Tower Defense Roguelike where you play as a Soldier defending your Base. Pick between multiple abilities as you level up to increase you power, then after each run buy perks and get stronger

    Why similar: Tower Defense 40.1%, Action Roguelike 21.4%, Base Building 20.9%, Strategy 10.8%, Indie 2.8%

  46. #46 Wireworks
    68% matchVery Positive89% of 633 reviews2026
    Dev: JJJ
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 64%

    Design your defenses, build your module board, and manage your wires. Combine signals and create synergies to empower your weapons and survive in this base-defense roguelike auto-battler.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 59.1%, Strategy 14.5%, Survival 8.6%, Pixel Graphics 8%, 2D 4%

  47. #47 Bees vs Zombees
    70% matchVery Positive89% of 107 reviews2024
    Dev: DeadPixelPub: DeadPIxel
    Windows

    A fast-paced roguelike tower defense where you choose your Queen Bee with unique skills and the Artisan to build turrets and cast powerful spells to defend your hive through regions infested with zombees. Face bosses with insane mechanics and survive the Zumbeecalypse!

    Why similar: Tower Defense 34.2%, Zombies 23%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.5%, Strategy 8.9%, Pixel Graphics 6.1%

  48. #48 Decision: Red Daze
    71% matchMostly Positive74% of 905 reviews2022
    Dev: FlyAnvilPub: Nordcurrent Labs
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 10.4 hrs≥1hr: 72%

    Decision: Red Daze is an action RPG with a unique mix of survival and tower defense mechanics. Explore an apocalyptic wasteland, build a safe haven, and lead your team of specialists in a hopeless world, searching for a cure for the infectious disease that turns people into monsters.

    Why similar: Zombies 24.6%, Tower Defense 21.5%, Base Building 15.5%, Survival 14.8%, Post-apocalyptic 13.9%

  49. #49 Artificial Extinction 2
    69% matchMostly Positive80% of 127 reviews2026
    Dev: 100Hr Games Inc
    Windows

    A Tower Defense hybrid where survival depends on strategy and firepower. Build turrets, mine resources, and hold the line against relentless AI swarms. Switch instantly between commanding the battlefield in RTS view or fighting on the ground in FPS combat.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 50.8%, Shooter 23.5%, Sandbox 20%, Action 5.7%

  50. #50 Tower of Babel: Survivors of Chaos
    68% matchMixed69% of 6,417 reviews2026
    Dev: NANOO
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 21.3 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Bullet Heaven x Endless Loot! Create Your Own Build in this Roguelite Action RPG.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 52.5%, Survival 22.9%, 2D 8.7%, Action 7.6%, Indie 4.8%

  51. #51 Last Outpost
    70% matchMostly Positive77% of 82 reviews2025
    Dev: Troyd Games
    Windows

    Last Outpost is a minimalist Base Building & Strategy game where you build and defend your outpost in zombie apocalypse. Choose your vehicle and loadout before embarking on your adventure. Use your abilities and control your units to eliminate all threats. Will you manage to defend your outpost?

    Why similar: Tower Defense 32.2%, Zombies 25.4%, Base Building 24.6%, Strategy 9.5%, Pixel Graphics 7.1%

  52. #52 Expand & Exterminate: Terrytorial Disputes - Endless Base Defense
    71% matchVery Positive81% of 58 reviews2023
    Dev: Terryble Interactive
    Windows

    The best elements of Real-Time Strategy (RTS) and Tower Defense genres combined into a new Base Defense game. Defend against countless waves of enemies while you expand your base, gather resources, and research technologies to defeat the ever strengthening enemy units.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 55%, Base Building 24.9%, Strategy 13.5%, Pixel Graphics 6.6%

  53. #53 Repel The Rifts
    68% matchVery Positive85% of 373 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 60.9%, Resource Management 11.4%, Strategy 10.9%, Pixel Graphics 7.6%, 2D 4.9%

  54. #54 This Isn't Just Tower Defense
    69% matchMixed60% of 128 reviews2025
    Dev: Pri Games
    Windows

    Defend your base with placeable towers that can be upgraded endlessly. Automate your production and make sure there's enough power to keep everything running.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 61.4%, Resource Management 14.3%, Strategy 12.1%, Base Building 10.3%, Singleplayer 1.9%

  55. #55 Astral Lords
    67% matchVery Positive81% of 118 reviews2026
    Dev: Dark DimensionPub: 量子艺界(QUANTUM ARTS)
    Windows

    Shatter genre boundaries in this sci-fi survival Roguelite blending bullet-hell action and base-building RTS. Dodge and unleash screen-clearing firepower against alien hordes, while constructing fortresses and real-time automated defenses to crush your enemies.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 28.9%, Action Roguelike 23.9%, Base Building 22.2%, Shooter 11.4%, Strategy 8.5%

  56. #56 There Are No Orcs
    66% matchVery Positive93% of 1,235 reviews2025
    Dev: BaseTrade StudioPub: Gamirror Games
    Windows
    Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    An RTS-Roguelike hybrid with auto-battling troops. Master building placement, swarm your enemies, and smash their defenses with unit-commander combos!

    Why similar: Tower Defense 49.4%, Base Building 29.5%, Strategy 11.2%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%, 2D 1.3%

  57. #57 SHOOPER NOVA
    67% matchVery Positive85% of 664 reviews2025
    Dev: JamesikaPub: Gamersky Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    Craft Your Ultimate Circular Fortress! Dive into SHOOPER NOVA, where you choose props and components to build a unique fortress. Unlock combos to shape your strategy and battle style. Become an unstoppable barrage machine and obliterate waves of enemies from all directions!

    Why similar: Tower Defense 36.2%, Action Roguelike 19.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.2%, Strategy 11.9%, Survival 6.8%

  58. #58 Block Tower TD
    69% matchVery Positive86% of 105 reviews2023
    Dev: MyDreamForever
    Windows
    Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 4.2 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 35.6%, Base Building 14.3%, Sandbox 14.1%, Survival 13.8%, Strategy 10.1%

  59. #59 Rogue Realm: Guardian Grids
    66% matchMostly Positive74% of 120 reviews2026
    Dev: YogurtGames
    Windows

    Rogue Realm: Guardian Grids is a medieval fantasy blend of tower defense and roguelike progression. Build defenses on a grid, manage resources, and survive ever-evolving enemies.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 53.7%, Base Building 16%, Strategy 12.2%, Resource Management 9.2%, Pixel Graphics 6.4%

  60. #60 Survival Machine
    66% matchMostly Positive70% of 809 reviews2026
    Dev: Grape PickersPub: Games Operators
    Windows
    Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 76%

    Build your base on a moving Machine, travel through biomes with different resources, and prepare for the night when a zombie threat is much higher than during the day. Would you go solo or explore this new world with your best friends?

    Why similar: Tower Defense 21.8%, Zombies 19.2%, Base Building 15.4%, Survival 10.4%, Shooter 9.7%

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