- #1 Winged Sakura: Demon Civil War
97% matchMostly Positive77% of 100 reviews2016
Dev: WINGED SAKURA GAMES
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Incarnated into a world of demons, you find yourself caught up in a middle of a demon civil war. Form contracts with demons and aid the Rebellions to take back what's rightfully theirs in this beautifully illustrated turn-based RPG!
Why similar: Anime 40.3%, RPG 39.5%, Indie 13.3%, 2D 4.5%, Singleplayer 2.4%
Why You'll Like It: This direct sequel shares the same core mechanics, art style, and strategic depth as the original title.
- #2 Gensokyo Defenders
96% matchVery Positive93% of 135 reviews2019
Dev: NeetpiaPub: Phoenixx Inc.
Windows
Use Traps and Spell Cards to fight back the magical masses! Blistering shoot-em-up action meets tactical tower defense as you choose from almost 20 popular characters to stop the fairy onslaught! Take advantage of their unique powers and tricky Traps to freeze, fry, and blow your enemies away!
Why similar: Tower Defense 36.4%, Strategy 30.8%, Anime 19%, Female Protagonist 10.4%, Indie 2.1%
Why You'll Like It: A high-energy anime tower defense game that emphasizes character-based abilities and wave-based combat.
- #3 Affogato
96% matchVery Positive83% of 1,101 reviews2023
Dev: Befun StudioPub: Spiral Up Games
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Affogato is a RPG featuring a unique 'reverse tower defense' mechanic. Play as a sorceress managing a café in Arorua. Meet customers from all walks of life, hear their stories and travel into their minds to help them defeat their inner demons. Experience a city life that exudes magic and excitement.
Why similar: Tower Defense 35.7%, Anime 23%, Female Protagonist 17.1%, RPG 10.4%, Strategy 10.2%
Why You'll Like It: Combines anime-style storytelling with unique reverse tower defense gameplay and strategic RPG elements.
- #4 Aegis Defenders
95% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,807 reviews2018
Dev: GUTS DepartmentPub: Balor Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 18 minMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 30%
Take on wild beasts, ruthless soldiers, and ancient gods in this 2D Action-Platformer inspired by Tower-Defense combat.
Why similar: Tower Defense 53.3%, Strategy 14.5%, RPG 14.5%, Anime 5.8%, Indie 5.6%
Why You'll Like It: Blends platforming and tower defense mechanics with a charming art style and team-based strategy.
- #5 Defender's Quest 2: Mists of Ruin
94% matchMixed61% of 316 reviews2025
Dev: Level Up Labs, LLCPub: Armor Games Studios
Windows
Rise above the Mirk and protect your ship from dangers unknown in the latest entry in the classic Defender’s Quest tower defense series!
Why similar: Tower Defense 46.9%, RPG 16%, Strategy 16%, Female Protagonist 13.5%, Indie 3.4%
Why You'll Like It: A deep RPG-focused tower defense game that prioritizes character growth and tactical positioning.
- #6 Touhou Monster TD ~ 幻想乡妖怪塔防
94% matchVery Positive91% of 986 reviews2021
Dev: MyACG Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 11.6 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Easy to learn but hard to master, Touhou Monster TD is a unique Tower defense Game. Control your character, level up and unlock tower skills and character talents, use your wisdom to defeat incoming enemies. Travel the Gensokyo, find out why the “Incident” happened this time.
Why similar: Tower Defense 37%, Anime 19.1%, RPG 18.1%, Female Protagonist 14.6%, Strategy 11.2%
Why You'll Like It: A tactical tower defense game that utilizes a large roster of anime-style characters with unique skills.
- #7 Cavalry Girls
92% matchVery Positive89% of 1,930 reviews2023
Dev: 中子星游戏研究所Pub: OKJOY
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 11.3 hrs≥1hr: 71%
In this refreshing and exciting shooting game, lead the brave and fearless girl soldiers to fight with the enemy. Refit different types of machine armour, reasonably deploy machine soldiers with different skills, repel all kinds of enemies, and protect the Empire behind you in the gunfire.
Why similar: Tower Defense 36.5%, Anime 24.1%, Female Protagonist 15.6%, RPG 10.3%, Strategy 9%
Why You'll Like It: Offers an anime-inspired top-down shooter experience with heavy emphasis on customization and defensive strategy.
- #8 Lock's Quest
93% matchMixed43% of 140 reviews2017
Dev: Digital ContinuePub: HandyGames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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 39.1%, RPG 20.2%, Strategy 19.7%, Anime 11.3%, Indie 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: A classic strategy game that masterfully combines building defenses with real-time character action.
- #9 Dungeon Defenders
90% matchVery Positive93% of 18,745 reviews2011
Dev: Chromatic Games
Windows
Median: 9.2 hrsMean: 42.0 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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 61.4%, Strategy 13.8%, RPG 12.9%, Survival 8.9%, Singleplayer 3%
Why You'll Like It: A foundational action-tower defense hybrid that mirrors the character-building and wave-survival loop.
- #10 Defense Technica
91% 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 80.4%, Strategy 15.1%, Indie 4.5%
Why You'll Like It: A pure, challenging tower defense experience that focuses on map control and unit synergy.
- #11 Orcs Must Die! 2
89% matchVery Positive92% of 19,505 reviews2012
Dev: Robot Entertainment
Windows
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 11.9 hrs≥1hr: 91%
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 68.6%, Strategy 11.8%, Female Protagonist 8.3%, RPG 7.5%, Indie 2.6%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a high-octane action-tower defense experience where player character combat is just as vital as trap placement.
- #12 Sakura Dungeon
88% matchVery Positive91% of 1,897 reviews2016
Dev: Winged Cloud
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 13.2 hrsMean: 30.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%
You are Yomi, an ancient fox spirit. Your dungeon has been stolen from you while you have been sealed away in a deep sleep. Capture monster girls, collect loot, explore the dungeon's depths and reclaim what is yours in this first-person RPG dungeon crawler.
Why similar: Anime 52.8%, RPG 22.2%, Female Protagonist 21.2%, Indie 2.5%, Singleplayer 1.3%
Why You'll Like It: Captures the anime aesthetic and RPG progression systems found in the Winged Sakura series.
- #13 Aegis of Earth: Protonovus Assault
89% matchMixed63% of 65 reviews2016
Dev: ACQUIRE Corp.Pub: Aksys Games
Windows
Aegis of Earth: Protonovus Assault is a frenetic and explosive new spin on action strategy gaming. Plan out and build up your defenses as hordes of hulking monstrosities bombard your heavily fortified city in an attempt to wipe you off the Earth for good!
Why similar: Tower Defense 48%, Strategy 29.5%, Anime 22.4%
Why You'll Like It: A unique strategy game where you defend a city by rotating its districts to manage incoming waves.
- #14 X-Morph: Defense
87% matchVery Positive92% of 4,073 reviews2017
Dev: EXOR Studios
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Unique fusion of a top-down shooter and tower defense strategy. You are the invader! Use destructive weapons or lead your enemies into a maze of towers. Strategize in the build mode by carefully selecting various types of alien towers or throw yourself right into the heat of the battle.
Why similar: Tower Defense 67.1%, Strategy 17.2%, Difficult 8.6%, Indie 5.2%, Singleplayer 1.9%
Why You'll Like It: A unique mix of twin-stick shooting and tower defense that requires constant tactical adjustment.
- #15 Witch Explorer
86% matchVery Positive90% of 168 reviews2021
Dev: Pico Games
Windows
Witch Explorer is a Shoot 'em up with Tower defense elements. You will play as Tia, an apprentice witch, who goes on an adventure in search of treasure.
Why similar: Tower Defense 65%, Female Protagonist 17.9%, Strategy 8.3%, 2D 4.8%, Indie 3.1%
Why You'll Like It: A cute, anime-styled game that blends tower defense elements with casual shooter gameplay.
- #16 Miko Sniper
85% matchVery Positive94% of 71 reviews2024
Dev: さめGamesPub: holo Indie
Windows
Sakura Miko and 35P are ready for battle! Miko Sniper is a chaotic shooting game where you get to shoot, burn and explode your enemies!
Why similar: Tower Defense 57.7%, Female Protagonist 22.2%, Strategy 14.6%, 2D 4.5%, Singleplayer 0.9%
Why You'll Like It: Combines anime-themed character action with defensive shooting mechanics in a 2D environment.
- #17 Fort Defense
86% matchMostly Positive77% of 421 reviews2015
Dev: CreobitPub: 8Floor
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 96%
All hands on deck! Pirate armada dead ahead! Take part in an uncompromising struggle repelling freebooters' assaults. Watch out, the enemy may catch the tide for ruining your fortress. Build towers, collect crystals, upgrade spells and believe in your victory!
Why similar: Tower Defense 46.3%, RPG 13%, Anime 12.9%, Strategy 12.8%, Female Protagonist 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: A classic tower defense experience that emphasizes strategic placement and resource management.
- #18 GemCraft - Frostborn Wrath
84% matchVery Positive89% of 2,818 reviews2020
Dev: Game in a Bottle
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 38.1 hrs≥1hr: 90%
The epic tower defense dark fantasy journey continues! Create powerful gems with various abilities and take on the battle against an endlessly flowing army of monsters, and face the growing darkness as you fight your way back towards the Spiritforge.
Why similar: Tower Defense 58.9%, Strategy 17.4%, Difficult 14.3%, 2D 4.7%, Indie 3%
Why You'll Like It: Offers deep, complex strategic defense mechanics for players who enjoy the optimization aspects of the genre.
- #19 HOLOSAGA: Invasion of the HoloX
82% matchVery Positive93% of 122 reviews2024
Dev: Team SEONGWONPub: holo Indie
Windows
Liberated from the shackles of power, La+ led the HoloX members and the army to invade Earth! You must gather the members of the HoloLive and stop them.
Why similar: Tower Defense 61.9%, RPG 22.3%, Anime 5.1%, Strategy 4.4%, Female Protagonist 3.5%
Why You'll Like It: An indie RPG-tower defense hybrid that features anime-inspired character rosters and wave survival.
- #20 Mystery Of Dust
83% matchMostly Positive79% of 53 reviews2024
Dev: Pink Rabbit
Windows
A sudden mechanical rebellion. An ordinary girl who has gained power. Faced with a "world-class" crisis. Is there a secret behind the rebellion? Is the power gained safe? Can a few people's journey save the world? Find out in our Tower Defense game-- Mystery of the Dust!
Why similar: Tower Defense 44.3%, RPG 17.6%, Strategy 15.8%, Anime 13.4%, Female Protagonist 5.7%
Why You'll Like It: A tactical RPG with tower defense elements that rewards careful planning and unit management.
- #21 Last Hope - Tower Defense
84% matchVery Positive83% of 456 reviews2016
Dev: JE Software
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 13.0 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Zombie Tower Defense: Join the ongoing war, in an open world, against the undead zombie horde. Choose between multiple powerful heroes all with unique epic gear and skills! With the wide variety of towers you can create your own perfect strategy.
Why similar: Tower Defense 70.7%, Strategy 14.2%, Female Protagonist 10.1%, Indie 5%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a gritty, survival-oriented tower defense experience with RPG-like character upgrades.
- #22 Touhou Luna Nights
81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 14,634 reviews2019
Dev: Team LadybugPub: WSS playground
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 41.2 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Touhou Luna Nights is a Metroidvania title with a heavy emphasis on exploration and action. Developed by Team Ladybug, creators of multiple fantastic action games thus far.
Why similar: Anime 27.8%, Female Protagonist 23.9%, RPG 19.3%, Difficult 16.8%, Indie 5%
Why You'll Like It: A polished 2D action game featuring anime characters and tight, challenging combat mechanics.
- #23 Record of Lodoss War-Deedlit in Wonder Labyrinth-
81% matchVery Positive93% of 7,196 reviews2021
Dev: Team LadybugPub: WSS playground
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 74%
A 2D Metroidvania-style game developed under the supervision of Ryo Mizuno, depicting the story of Deedlit and the events leading up to Record of Lodoss War: Diadem of the Covenant. Use a variety of weapons and spirit powers to unravel the mystery of the labyrinth.
Why similar: Anime 34.4%, Female Protagonist 28.7%, RPG 21.6%, Indie 6.3%, 2D 6%
Why You'll Like It: Delivers a high-quality 2D anime action experience with a focus on character abilities and exploration.
- #24 Gnumz: Masters of Defense
82% matchMostly Positive71% of 196 reviews2015
Dev: CreobitPub: 8Floor
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 98%
An enemy army is at our gates! Build an ideal chain of traps. Use magic and the power of the elements: earth, ice, fire and shadow.
Why similar: Tower Defense 45.9%, RPG 16.4%, Strategy 16.2%, Anime 12.2%, Female Protagonist 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: A straightforward tower defense title that focuses on tactical trap placement and enemy pathing.
- #25 Kingdom Rush - Tower Defense
79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 16,302 reviews2014
Dev: Ironhide Game Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 16.3 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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 71.4%, Strategy 14.4%, RPG 3.7%, Difficult 3.4%, Indie 2.9%
Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for lane-based tower defense, offering polished strategic depth and progression.
- #26 Touhou: Dreamland of Infinity
79% matchVery Positive83% of 103 reviews2022
Dev: Purple猫 Studio
Windows
"Help construct my dreamland, and you can take away an artifact of your choice from the dream..." To help Doremy Sweet, the Master of the Dreamland, use different Gensokyo girls and their magnificent projectiles to face the challenges of the endless challenges!
Why similar: Strategy 34.4%, Anime 32.8%, Female Protagonist 18.2%, Indie 12%, Singleplayer 2.6%
Why You'll Like It: A tactical game that incorporates deckbuilding and strategic choices within an anime-themed world.
- #27 Guardians of Eden-Embrace of the Forest
76% matchVery Positive92% of 656 reviews2024
Dev: Black Cat EntertainmentPub: Mango Party
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Tend to the needs of seven alluring Valkyries and defend humanity's last sanctuary in this lewd tower defense game!
Why similar: Tower Defense 57.4%, Anime 24.4%, Strategy 15%, 2D 1.9%, Singleplayer 1.2%
- #28 Beautiful Mystic Defenders
78% matchVery Positive82% of 587 reviews2022
Dev: Fantasize Games
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 25.1 hrs≥1hr: 56%
Beautiful Mystic Defenders is a tactical tower defense, romantic visual novel game where you are the savior of the mystic realm's incredibly gorgeous ladies. Build towers wisely, level up heroines, obtain upgrades, defeat hordes of monsters and immerse in a stimulating harem love story!
Why similar: Tower Defense 52.3%, Anime 19.5%, RPG 11.6%, Strategy 11.4%, 2D 3.4%
- #29 Nono's magic general shop
80% matchMixed61% of 59 reviews2018
Dev: Inu to NekoPub: Starship Studio
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 81%
"Nono's Magic General Shop" is a collecting tycoon game.You will play as "Nono", a 16-year-old girl who helps out at grandma's magic general shop. Come and help Nono run the business!You will develop all kinds of products to achieve the ultimate goal - Become the most popular magic generl shop in town!
Why similar: Anime 28.9%, Female Protagonist 20.7%, RPG 19.1%, Strategy 18.4%, Indie 6.3%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the shop management and character progression aspects similar to the meta-game of Mindy's Arc.
- #30 The Beast and the Princess
76% matchVery Positive98% of 56 reviews2025
Dev: Libragames
Windows
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 52.3%, Female Protagonist 16.5%, Strategy 15.1%, Anime 10%, 2D 2.6%
- #31 Protect Harem City
77% matchVery Positive85% of 71 reviews2023
Dev: PinkySoul
Windows
Protect Harem City is a strategy tower defense game where you are the tower that will protect the city! Arm yourself with lots of weapons and skills and be ready to be the defender of Harem. Are you ready to appease everyone's lust?
Why similar: Tower Defense 44.6%, Female Protagonist 19.9%, Anime 17.1%, Strategy 16.2%, 2D 1.7%
- #32 PixelJunk™ Monsters 2
78% matchMixed66% of 277 reviews2018
Dev: Q-Games Ltd.Pub: Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 11.2 hrs≥1hr: 59%
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 100%
Why You'll Like It: A charming tower defense game that emphasizes real-time strategy and character movement.
- #33 Marfusha:Sentinel Girls
73% matchVery Positive94% of 3,130 reviews2021
Dev: hinyari9
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%
A high-tempo shooting game with simple controls! Upgrade your character with cards and defend the gates from your enemies.
Why similar: Tower Defense 36.8%, Anime 33.4%, Female Protagonist 23.5%, 2D 4.8%, Singleplayer 1.5%
- #34 VenusBlood GAIA International
75% matchMixed66% of 119 reviews2023
Dev: NinetailPub: JAST
Windows
Embark on the impossible quest to rescue the decaying world of Palastra in this dungeon defense SRPG, interwoven with a story of epic proportions!
Why similar: Strategy 36.2%, RPG 31.8%, Anime 23.8%, 2D 4.5%, Singleplayer 3.7%
- #35 Unhack 2
75% matchVery Positive93% of 86 reviews2017
Dev: InvertMouse
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Return as the unhacker to take on Program X and her clone army!
Why similar: Anime 70.2%, Indie 29.8%
- #36 Wings of Seduction: Bust 'em out!
71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 879 reviews2024
Dev: Ramen Cat StudioPub: Hide Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Clothing Damage + Survivor + Gear Mods >>> A woman is in danger! Do what must be done… Rip her clothes off! Oh, get your mind out of the gutter, it's the only way to save the world! Grab awesome weapons, sick skills and gear, and get ready for a unique, roguelike shoot-em-up each time you play!
Why similar: Anime 91.8%, Singleplayer 8.2%
- #37 Dark Rose Valkyrie
77% matchMixed47% of 183 reviews2018
Dev: Idea FactoryPub: Idea Factory International
Windows
Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Defend humanity from the Chimera Virus as the new leader of Japan's covert military agency (ACID) in Dark Rose Valkyrie! Battle enemies in this real-time combat, action-packed RPG, and investigate your party members to find and expose the traitor within before it’s too late!
Why similar: Anime 53.4%, RPG 37.7%, 2D 5%, Singleplayer 3.9%
- #38 Tangy TD
69% matchVery Positive92% of 1,121 reviews2026
Dev: Cakez
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 58%
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 59%, Strategy 17.4%, Difficult 8%, Survival 5.9%, 2D 4%
- #39 Sakura Fantasy
74% matchVery Positive87% of 1,075 reviews2015
Dev: Winged Cloud
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 26.2 hrs≥1hr: 93%
The new visual novel from the makers of Sakura Spirit and Sakura Angels. Sakura Fantasy Chapter 1 is an exciting visual novel fantasy adventure where you decide the development of the story by the choices you make. It is the tale of an aspiring female protagonist who wishes to aim to become a knight.
Why similar: Anime 62%, Female Protagonist 30.6%, Indie 6.7%, Singleplayer 0.7%
- #40 Into the Nightmare
72% matchVery Positive92% of 195 reviews2022
Dev: Tsukinomizu ProjectPub: Kagura Games
Windows
When the city of Mangetsu is under attack, it's up to Yatsuha and her new allies to drive back the nightmares and save the city!
Why similar: RPG 42.9%, Anime 40.9%, Female Protagonist 8%, Indie 5.1%, Singleplayer 3.1%
- #41 Fantasy Maiden Wars - DREAM OF THE STRAY DREAMER -
69% matchVery Positive99% of 482 reviews2025
Dev: さんぼん堂Pub: Phoenixx Inc.
Windows
Command a legion of more than 70 beloved Touhou Project heroines on an expansive quest to uncover the cause of mysterious incidents blossoming throughout Gensokyo. Deploy units on grid-based maps to battle monsters with flashy Spell Cards, and conquer each stage with strategic mastery.
Why similar: RPG 53.5%, Female Protagonist 18.4%, Anime 16.9%, 2D 9.2%, Singleplayer 2.1%
- #42 Monster Monpiece
74% matchMostly Positive73% of 388 reviews2017
Dev: COMPILE HEARTPub: Idea Factory International
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Collect and train over 100 "monster girls" that come to life in strategic, card-based battles! Strengthen your cards with the First Crush ❤ Rub mode, taking on a hands-on role to warm them up and gain more artwork!
Why similar: Anime 46.7%, Strategy 34.1%, Female Protagonist 19.3%
- #43 Sakura Clicker
72% matchVery Positive83% of 14,464 reviews2015
Dev: Winged Cloud
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 79.1 hrs≥1hr: 60%
The latest entry in the Sakura series is more action-packed than ever before! Sakura Clickers is a fast-paced, exciting adventure, full of content, in which you defeat your foes with the power of your mouse!
Why similar: Anime 71.2%, Female Protagonist 21%, Indie 2.8%, Singleplayer 2.1%, RPG 1.7%
- #44 Megadimension Neptunia VII
71% matchVery Positive94% of 3,247 reviews2016
Dev: Idea FactoryPub: Idea Factory International
Windows
Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 101.2 hrs≥1hr: 89%
New challengers are taking control of Gamindustri, and Neptune's nowhere in sight. Now she’s gotta help a mysterious stranger fight a colossal new evil, reclaim her Goddess title, and find some time for pudding! Go next gen with Giant Battles and multi-worlds in this JRPG!
Why similar: Anime 43.7%, Female Protagonist 22.7%, RPG 17%, Strategy 12.1%, 2D 2.7%
- #45 WHISPERS OF GODDESS
70% matchMostly Positive71% of 55 reviews2025
Dev: Ion studioPub: akaeroCore
Windows
Rush through waves of sheer "pleasure", with "kinky" powers to break through! Hit the "sweet spot"! Help the followers conceive and grant their wishes ❤
Why similar: Anime 43.9%, RPG 40.4%, 2D 7.8%, Indie 5.3%, Singleplayer 2.7%
- #46 Wings of Vi
73% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,260 reviews2014
Dev: Grynsoft
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Wings of Vi is a challenging 2D platformer in which the player controls the angel Vi, tasked with defeating the Demon Lord Jeh’oul after he is freed from captivity. While inspired by masochistic retro platformers, Wings of Vi aims to cut out arbitrary difficulty in favor of skill based gameplay.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 31.9%, Difficult 27%, Anime 27%, Indie 7.1%, 2D 5.8%
- #47 Sakura And The Airyvixen
70% matchVery Positive89% of 79 reviews2024
Dev: SimonCreative
Windows
Sakura and the Airyvixen is an anime-inspired roguelite with cute girls and strategy to spare! Cultivate an adorable team of fighters, then lead them through challenging gauntlets to ultimate victory!
Why similar: Anime 35%, Female Protagonist 27.2%, Strategy 16.8%, RPG 15.9%, 2D 3.6%
- #48 Gun Wings
71% matchVery Positive88% of 418 reviews2015
Dev: Mercury StonePub: DigitalEZ
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 91%
A mysterious meteorite from deep space was detected approaching the Solar System, before the meteorite is due to hit the Earth, three of the girls who had their bodies modified as weapons are sent, along with all the hopes of humanity, to destroy the meteorite and save mankind...
Why similar: Anime 49.1%, Female Protagonist 30.8%, Fast-Paced 7.6%, Difficult 6.1%, Indie 3.4%
- #49 Tokyo Tattoo Girls
73% matchMixed51% of 57 reviews2017
Dev: SUSHI TYPHOON GAMESPub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Develop your companion's skills by giving her powerful tattoos and battle the Syndicate to escape the city in Tokyo Tattoo Girls!
Why similar: Strategy 50.9%, Anime 49.1%
- #50 Arcus
70% matchVery Positive90% of 102 reviews2020
Dev: LWMedia
Windows
Defend the village from invading enemies in this third person story based game!
Why similar: Anime 96.1%, Singleplayer 3.9%
- #51 Dungeon's Legion
67% matchVery Positive88% of 588 reviews2023
Dev: LunaSoftPub: Kagura Games
Windows
Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 90%
You have been reincarnated as the Demon Lord in another world! Can you lead your forces to victory?
Why similar: RPG 41.6%, Tower Defense 34.2%, Anime 17%, Indie 4.5%, Singleplayer 2.8%
- #52 Last Saintess
67% matchVery Positive87% of 400 reviews2023
Dev: eTIRUe
Windows
The offensive of the undead begins. Gather holy power to summon soldiers and strengthen the starlight of Hellendil to defeat the undead. If the undead destroy this place, it will be game over.
Why similar: Tower Defense 61.9%, Strategy 20.2%, Female Protagonist 16.8%, Singleplayer 1.1%
- #53 Glory & Miserable Survivors DX
66% matchVery Positive89% of 1,437 reviews2023
Dev: TLACHTLIPub: Mango Party
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 11.7 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Each heroine is a strong warrior in a different branch of the military, and she alone can hold off the approaching armies. What awaits the heroines is either a great victory or a desperate disaster...
Why similar: Tower Defense 64.9%, Female Protagonist 23.7%, RPG 11.5%
- #54 Sakura Gozen
63% matchVery Positive96% of 215 reviews2026
Dev: kaniheadcrabPub: OTAKU Plan
Windows
In Ouma, samurai Sakura Ouka, jobless and foolish, loses her home. She aids Suzune, sparking a quest to revive the Sakura Style. They aim for the Gozenjiai, facing trials in a Japanese-style action RPG. Complete requests, build reputation, and master thrilling battles to win!
Why similar: Anime 63.1%, RPG 29.2%, 2D 5.1%, Singleplayer 2.5%
- #55 My waifu guild
66% matchVery Positive94% of 286 reviews2021
Dev: Elementarium games
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Collect the entire guild of beautiful girls and guide them through all the dangers. Hordes of opponents await you, giant bosses and naked bodies of the main characters!
Why similar: Anime 43.7%, Strategy 30.4%, Indie 19.8%, 2D 6%
- #56 Moekuri: Adorable + Tactical SRPG
68% matchVery Positive86% of 392 reviews2016
Dev: MokyuSoftPub: Culture Select
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 91%
It's adorable! It's tactical! The doujin/indie SRPG - Moékuri! 151+ Cute Creatures to try, over a solid grid-based tactical system! Fight through 25 story stages with your own unique strategy!
Why similar: Anime 41.3%, RPG 22.2%, Strategy 18.1%, Female Protagonist 10.8%, Indie 6.3%
- #57 StarSavior
64% matchMixed63% of 2,168 reviews2025
Dev: Studiobside
Windows
Median: 8.3 hrsMean: 20.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Guide your star-kissed Saviors.
Why similar: RPG 36.8%, Anime 26.7%, Female Protagonist 18.5%, Strategy 16%, Singleplayer 2%
- #58 ~necromancy~Emily's Escape
69% matchMixed59% of 482 reviews2018
Dev: PinkPeachStudioPub: PinkPeach
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 66%
[~necromancy~Emily's Escape] is a 2D ACT game.Use your wisdom to escape the Necromancer's claws in intense battles and chases. Tell the Adventures Guild about the news of the death of the Necromancer!Can you crack the conspiracy of the Necromancer? Fight now!
Why similar: Anime 46.1%, RPG 33.1%, Female Protagonist 8.4%, Indie 7.7%, 2D 4.8%
- #59 Prime World: Defenders
68% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,050 reviews2013
Dev: Nival
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Fight off hordes of monstrous mutants created from a strange cataclysmic event in the new tower defense game, Prime World: Defenders. Join a group of exile treasure hunters who have ventured into the capital of an ancient empire, vast with mystery and danger.
Why similar: Tower Defense 71.4%, Strategy 13.5%, RPG 5.5%, Indie 3.5%, Female Protagonist 2.6%
