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Games Like Village defense

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Indie, Casual, Shoot 'Em Up.

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This is a Village defense game in which you have to defend the shrines of the villages. After destroying the shrines, darkness will take over the world, only you can stop the forces of evil.

Reviews: 1 user reviews — 100% — of 1 reviews
Released: 2021-11-10
Developer: CuberZ
Publisher: CasGame
Genres: Action, Adventure, Casual, Indie
Platforms: Windows

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  2. #2 Fight High
    96% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2020
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    If you enjoy absolute chaos, blasting enemies to pieces and being surrounded by an overwhelming amount of enemies then this game is for you! How far can you go?

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.7%, Action 33.8%, Survival 15.1%, Casual 13%, Indie 3.3%

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    96% matchNo user reviews2021
    Dev: Jaden Farquhar
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    The player shoots at enemies who spawn in endless waves trying to attack him. Gain more kills to score points. There is unlimited ammo, but the player moves slower when shooting so they should be careful. Explore the map to find notable landmarks.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.2%, Action 21.8%, Casual 21.5%, Survival 11.1%, 2D 7%

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    95% matchMostly Positive70% of 170 reviews2011
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    Windows
    Median: 36 minMean: 11.3 hrs≥1hr: 34%

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    94% matchMixed52% of 401 reviews2015
    Dev: Grizzly Wolf Games LLC
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 92%

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    94% matchVery Positive80% of 123 reviews2015
    Dev: Skinny Jean Death StudiosPub: Volens Nolens Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    Galagan's Island is an Arcade style Space Shooter paying loving homage to classic arcade style & difficulty. This Bullet Hell is sure to satisfy your Shmup Shortage! Featuring 25 LEVELS of handcrafted whimsical charm. Formations so pretty you almost don't want to destroy them.

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    93% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 589 reviews2014
    Dev: InterAction studios
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 9.1 hrs≥1hr: 96%

    They came without warning, squawking menacingly, their ruffled feathers darkening the sun. Invading intergalactic chickens, out to punish humanity for our oppression of their earthly brethren. Now they're back, and they're having Earth for dinner!

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  8. #8 Hunting grounds
    91% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2022
    Dev: Soomka Games
    Windows

    Hunting grounds - Take on a fleet of space pirates as you pilot your starship in this arcade shoot'em up! Blow up enemies and collect bonuses in the vastness of the vast space and break new score records. How far can you go on this adventure?

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    92% matchNo user reviews2021
    Dev: CuberZPub: CasGame
    Windows

    Bubble hunt - a game in which you need to pop bubbles with the help of a gorpoon on a chain.

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  10. #10 Bad Caterpillar
    91% matchVery Positive95% of 150 reviews2016
    Dev: Fun Infused Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    Bad Caterpillars and their swarms of insect hordes are invading. Get to your ship, man the lasers, and save the galaxy from caterpillars, scorpions, spiders, and a slew of other ill-tempered giant killer insects.

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  11. #11 Duke of Alpha Centauri
    90% matchMostly Positive77% of 546 reviews2016
    Dev: EGAMERPub: SA Industry
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    Duke of Alpha Centuri is a space shooter with amazing graphics. The main goal of our game is to have a lot of fun while blowing up hordes of different types of enemies. Engage in boss fights, upgrade your ship and ship systems until you are able to show off in an endless mode.

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  12. #12 Chicken Invaders 2
    89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 588 reviews2016
    Dev: InterAction studios
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    Just when you thought it was safe to eat chicken again, the chickens have returned with an organized invasion to take over the entire solar system! Journey to each planet and fight your way through to save the world (again)!

    Why similar: Action 31.1%, Casual 31.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 29.4%, Indie 8.4%

  13. #13 SKYCAT
    88% matchPositive81% of 16 reviews2020
    Dev: MYAOSOFT
    Windows

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    89% matchMostly Negative20% of 25 reviews2015
    Dev: Dharker Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    An epic original soundtrack, challenging gameplay, beautiful women and destructible... Clothes - Shmup Love Boom is a modern bullet hell style Shoot-Em-Up with anime influences.

    Why similar: Casual 32.1%, Action 30.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 29.3%, Indie 8.2%

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    86% matchPositive93% of 43 reviews2020
    Dev: Prisma Games L.L.C.
    Windows · Mac

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    87% matchVery Positive94% of 96 reviews2015
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    Windows
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 93%

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    86% matchVery Positive93% of 423 reviews2015
    Dev: InterAction studios
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 94%

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    84% matchPositive92% of 24 reviews2020
    Dev: Alexander Feinstein
    Windows

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    79% matchPositive95% of 19 reviews2023
    Dev: Emerald Knight Interactive LLC
    Windows

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    Windows · Mac
    Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 93%

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    83% matchMostly Positive76% of 454 reviews2017
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    Windows
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    76% matchNo user reviews2025
    Dev: EntwicklerX
    Windows

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  24. #24 SHOOTING CHICKEN BRUTAL SUCKERS
    80% match7 user reviews71% of 7 reviews2020
    Dev: KoheiGallery
    Windows

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    81% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2019
    Dev: GO Dizajn
    Windows

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  26. #26 Stargazer program
    82% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2018
    Dev: Bear Gears Studio
    Windows

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    82% matchMixed62% of 506 reviews2015
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    Windows
    Median: 6 minMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 14%

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  28. #28 Razor2: Hidden Skies
    85% matchMostly Negative26% of 237 reviews2010
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    Windows
    Median: 18 minMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 24%

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  29. #29 Cyber Seraph
    78% matchPositive93% of 14 reviews2020
    Dev: Cosmic Void
    Windows

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  30. #30 Radar Warfare
    81% matchMixed67% of 18 reviews2017
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    78% matchVery Positive88% of 50 reviews2017
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    Windows · Mac
    Median: 30 minMean: 1.8 hrs≥1hr: 20%

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    77% match8 user reviews88% of 8 reviews2018
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    Windows · Mac

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    67% matchNo user reviews2027
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    77% matchPositive92% of 12 reviews2018
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    Windows

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    69% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2023
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    Windows

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    76% matchMixed54% of 24 reviews2018
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    Windows

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    66% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
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    Windows

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    67% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2023
    Dev: BlueFireArtsPub: BlueFireArts_Dev
    Windows

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  39. #39 Pixel Combat: Zombie Shooter
    59% matchMostly Positive79% of 146 reviews2025
    Dev: Avega GamesPub: Brightika, Inc.
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    62% matchVery Positive92% of 50 reviews2024
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    Windows

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    61% matchVery Positive89% of 97 reviews2025
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    Windows

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    74% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2018
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  43. #43 Blinky
    70% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2022
    Dev: QuickBobber
    Windows

    You play as a small-eyed creature who needs to shoot bacteria falling on the island.

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  44. #44 Platypus II
    75% matchMixed60% of 593 reviews2014
    Dev: IdigiconPub: Claymatic Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 89%

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    75% matchMostly Positive78% of 59 reviews2014
    Dev: Apogee Entertainment
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 6 minMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 23%

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    74% matchMostly Positive71% of 85 reviews2015
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    Windows
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    73% matchMixed70% of 1,034 reviews2015
    Dev: Black Shell Games
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    58% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2025
    Dev: wellsleepnahw
    Windows

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    72% matchVery Positive96% of 93 reviews2015
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    56% match6 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2026
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    Windows

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    61% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows

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    60% matchNo user reviews
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    71% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2018
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    73% matchMixed47% of 114 reviews2015
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    63% matchNo user reviews2025
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    69% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2020
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    72% matchMixed62% of 191 reviews2016
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    54% match3 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2025
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