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  1. #1 Rogue Voltage
    97% matchVery Positive94% of 519 reviews2024
    Dev: Horizont Computergrafik
    Windows · Linux

    The engineering roguelike. Construct your combos by wiring circuits. Build crazy machines to zap the monsters and trigger satisfying chain reactions. Discover devastating synergies and create overpowered builds.

    Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 21.5%, Programming 19.7%, Automation 18%, Auto Battler 11.8%, Deckbuilding 10.8%

  2. #2 Tower Tactics: Liberation
    96% matchVery Positive88% of 1,229 reviews2023
    Dev: asraworks
    Windows
    Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 17.2 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    We fused deck-building roguelikes and tower defenses in a way never seen before - deploy your towers, collect valuable trinkets and cast powerful spells to defend yourself against the Salkoth!

    Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 39.9%, Tower Defense 24.7%, Deckbuilding 12.6%, Roguelike 8.1%, Roguelite 6%

  3. #3 Loopstructor
    96% matchVery Positive84% of 372 reviews2024
    Dev: Pone Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 77%

    This is a strategy game that combines tower defense with Roguelike. Unlike traditional tower defense game, the towers in the game are vehicles that move along ‘loops’.You need to create defense loop and build battle trains to defend against enemy attacks.

    Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 22.4%, Auto Battler 21.9%, Tower Defense 20.7%, Automation 17%, Roguelike 7.8%

  4. #4 Aurora Defense
    95% 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: Roguelike Deckbuilder 27.8%, Auto Battler 21.9%, Tower Defense 17.9%, Deckbuilding 10.3%, Roguelike 8.2%

  5. #5 Emberward
    94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 3,607 reviews2024
    Dev: Refic Games
    Windows
    Median: 7.7 hrsMean: 25.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Build twisting mazes with tetromino blocks and deploy unique towers in this strategic roguelite tower defense adventure!

    Why similar: Tower Defense 32.5%, Roguelike Deckbuilder 19.7%, Deckbuilding 17.6%, Roguelite 10.9%, Roguelike 9.3%

  6. #6 Towerful Defense: A Rogue TD
    94% matchMostly Positive73% of 227 reviews2024
    Dev: Mini Fun Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 67%

    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: Roguelike Deckbuilder 26.5%, Auto Battler 26.4%, Tower Defense 20.1%, Deckbuilding 11.1%, Roguelite 6.6%

  7. #7 ShapeHero Factory
    92% matchVery Positive89% of 972 reviews2025
    Dev: Asobism.Co.,Ltd
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 12.0 hrs≥1hr: 74%

    In ShapeHero Factory, you’re the engineer of an ever-evolving paint-fuelled factory that spits out magical, shape-based warriors. Send them into battle - to death or glory - then build an even better factory on your next run.

    Why similar: Automation 25.9%, Tower Defense 21.9%, Auto Battler 18.3%, Inventory Management 8.3%, Roguelite 7.6%

  8. #8 Shapebreaker - Tower Defense Deckbuilder
    93% matchMostly Positive79% of 63 reviews2023
    Dev: Alexander Van den Bulck
    Windows

    A fusion of tower defense games and roguelike deckbuilders. Use your cards to build towers and to upgrade them in unique ways. Gain rewards to customize your deck, defense and playstyle. Break the shapes before they break you!

    Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 37.6%, Tower Defense 26.8%, Deckbuilding 12.7%, Roguelike 7.8%, Roguelite 7%

  9. #9 Inventorix
    91% matchVery Positive100% of 124 reviews2025
    Dev: Arcaludi
    Windows

    INVENTORIX is an inventory-management money-making roguelike deckbuilder. Creatively pack and synergize items and alien perks to create astronomical wealth and pay a mysterious space debt!

    Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 35.4%, Auto Battler 21.8%, Inventory Management 20%, Deckbuilding 9.8%, Roguelike 5.1%

  10. #10 Rogue Tower
    91% 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 61.4%, Roguelike 16.7%, Strategy 12.7%, Roguelite 8%, Singleplayer 1.1%

  11. #11 Tower Dominion
    90% 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%, Auto Battler 28.1%, Roguelike 12.3%, Roguelite 10.3%, Strategy 8.8%

  12. #12 Auto Rogue
    89% matchVery Positive92% of 703 reviews2025
    Dev: 定期的な宝物
    Windows

    A roguelike where you automate combat. Combine skills and conditions to find your own optimal solution! No complicated controls at all!! Sit back with a coffee and watch the beautiful battles you've crafted unfold! Utilize a variety of skills, conditions, and relics to craft the ultimate build!

    Why similar: Programming 29.2%, Auto Battler 23.6%, Automation 22.6%, Roguelike 8.1%, Roguelite 6.1%

  13. #13 Elements and build
    89% matchMostly Positive76% of 215 reviews2024
    Dev: ChuTouMiao StudioPub: 2P Games
    Windows

    Form your own genre with skills in different elements, use building rewards to build your own unique maze in randomly generated levels, and fight to survive waves of monsters to win

    Why similar: Auto Battler 34.4%, Tower Defense 29.1%, Deckbuilding 13.8%, Roguelite 8%, Roguelike 7.1%

  14. #14 FLERP
    88% matchVery Positive87% of 397 reviews2022
    Dev: foolsroom
    Windows
    Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 66%

    Fend off hordes of enemies in this arcade tower defense roguelite with autobattler elements. Build up a team of powerful synergies and become unstoppable.

    Why similar: Roguelike 40.9%, Roguelite 30%, Pixel Graphics 13.6%, Tower Defense 11.6%, Singleplayer 3.5%

  15. #15 Bioprototype
    86% matchVery Positive92% of 1,385 reviews2025
    Dev: Emprom Game
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 49%

    Bioprototype, a Roguelike & Skill Customizing Rhapsody! This is an auto-bomber with programming elements. Customize your character skills with visual programming, utilize enemy organs to finish the mutation, and construct the ultimate prototype, one can survive in the endless wave of flesh.

    Why similar: Programming 30.8%, Automation 15.7%, Auto Battler 15.5%, Deckbuilding 14.1%, Roguelite 7.7%

  16. #16 Tower Escape
    87% matchVery Positive85% of 387 reviews2023
    Dev: Final Screw
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 54%

    Tower Escape is a reverse tower defense game, where instead of defending against incoming enemies, you play the baddies and guide your minions to the exit. Recruit a team of minions, and collect powerful gems and relics that make each run unique.

    Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 32.3%, Auto Battler 22.6%, Tower Defense 19.6%, Roguelite 7.3%, Roguelike 6.4%

  17. #17 Mindustry
    86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 25,660 reviews2019
    Dev: AnukenDev
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 26.9 hrs≥1hr: 76%

    An open-ended factory management game with RTS and tower defense elements.

    Why similar: Automation 45.1%, Tower Defense 41.7%, Strategy 9.6%, Pixel Graphics 2.6%, Singleplayer 0.7%

  18. #18 All Aboard! The Train Defense Express
    85% matchVery Positive85% of 362 reviews2025
    Dev: Likadev
    Windows
    Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 9.1 hrs≥1hr: 95%

    Protect the Infinite Power Generator by looping around the train tracks! Battle endless waves of enemies in this unique hybrid of auto-battler, survivor, tower defense, idle/clicker gameplay. How long can you survive?

    Why similar: Auto Battler 41.7%, Tower Defense 31.7%, Deckbuilding 14.9%, Strategy 8%, Pixel Graphics 3.7%

  19. #19 Dome Keeper
    84% matchVery Positive92% of 19,233 reviews2022
    Dev: BippinbitsPub: Raw Fury
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 10.8 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: Tower Defense 54.6%, Roguelike 31%, Pixel Graphics 10%, Singleplayer 4.4%

  20. #20 Insider Trading
    83% matchVery Positive81% of 525 reviews2026
    Dev: Naiive
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 62%

    Insider Trading is a roguelike deckbuilder where you bend the market to your will. Synergize perks, manipulate stock prices, and trade wisely or risk pricing yourself out.

    Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 36.6%, Auto Battler 23.1%, Deckbuilding 14.6%, Roguelike 8.1%, Roguelite 6.9%

  21. #21 Epic Auto Towers
    84% matchMostly Positive70% of 762 reviews2024
    Dev: Aleksandr Golovkin
    Windows
    Median: 8.0 hrsMean: 14.8 hrs≥1hr: 97%

    Epic Auto Towers is a turn-based strategy game combining elements of autobattler, deckbuilder and roguelike. Purchase uncommon and rare Towers and build the strongest combo to withstand the monster assault! Discover unusual new Tower combinations as you come back for more.

    Why similar: Auto Battler 32.8%, Roguelike Deckbuilder 26.7%, Deckbuilding 15.8%, Tower Defense 9.9%, Roguelike 8.5%

  22. #22 Overlooting
    82% matchVery Positive81% of 1,351 reviews2025
    Dev: Posing Possums
    Windows
    Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    Adapt your strategy to a skill tree that changes every run, combine pieces of equipment to form powerful synergies and create a game-changing build capable of defeating the bosses that will try to stop you. In this Inventory Management Roguelike two games never feel the same!

    Why similar: Inventory Management 24.8%, Auto Battler 20.4%, Roguelike Deckbuilder 17.9%, Roguelite 10%, Roguelike 9.4%

  23. #23 Stellar Initiative
    82% matchMostly Positive77% of 390 reviews2024
    Dev: Five Head Games
    Windows
    Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 66%

    Stellar Initiative is a roguelike tower defense game where you land on the planet and use your orbit ship to deliver buildings and support you with fire. Complete missions, install new upgrades, discover powerful artifacts, and find the best strategy!

    Why similar: Tower Defense 57.5%, Roguelike 19.9%, Strategy 13.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%, Singleplayer 1.1%

  24. #24 Neon Ascending
    81% matchVery Positive83% of 80 reviews2025
    Dev: TheCarmineDepth
    Windows · Linux

    Grid management roguelike tower defense that emphasizes mechanics and features dazzling visual effects. Don't overthink it, just stack and play! Enhancement modules boost your attributes, affix modules change the mechanics, and more... all within the grid. Time to create a new and improved build!

    Why similar: Tower Defense 30.1%, Roguelike Deckbuilder 26.3%, Deckbuilding 14.8%, Roguelite 11%, Roguelike 9.8%

  25. #25 Repel The Rifts
    80% 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 52.4%, Roguelike 18.2%, Roguelite 13.9%, Strategy 9%, Pixel Graphics 4.9%

  26. #26 Tower Factory
    79% matchVery Positive89% of 1,139 reviews2024
    Dev: Gius Caminiti
    Windows
    Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 74%

    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: Automation 38.8%, Tower Defense 35.7%, Roguelike 11%, Roguelite 10.7%, Simulation 3.9%

  27. #27 Mob Factory
    81% matchMostly Positive72% of 474 reviews2023
    Dev: LiterallyEveryone Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 65%

    Mob factory is an tower defense and automation game for the lazy adventurer. Smelt down enemy loot into turrets & factories to automate an ever expanding dungeon from the comfort of your tower.

    Why similar: Automation 47%, Tower Defense 37.1%, Strategy 7.2%, Simulation 5.4%, Pixel Graphics 2.6%

  28. #28 Ballionaire
    78% matchVery Positive86% of 2,480 reviews2024
    Dev: newobjectPub: Raw Fury
    Windows
    Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 71%

    BALLIONAIRE is a fast-paced, kinetic roguelike where strategy meets physics to create outrageous wealth! Find and exploit game-breaking synergies as you theorycraft your way to victory. Welcome to the autobonker genre!

    Why similar: Auto Battler 30.1%, Deckbuilding 23.2%, Roguelike 13.7%, Roguelite 12.1%, Strategy 8.9%

  29. #29 Mineral Defense
    79% 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 39.6%, Deckbuilding 21.8%, Roguelike 14.4%, Roguelite 14%, Strategy 10.2%

  30. #30 Cobalt Core
    76% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 4,128 reviews2023
    Dev: Rocket Rat GamesPub: Brace Yourself Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 7.5 hrsMean: 15.2 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    A sci-fi roguelike deckbuilder with a deep new single-axis spin on tactics games! Dodge missiles, line up your cannons, and blast 'em out of the sky... Then get to the bottom of these time loops, before it's too late!

    Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 60%, Deckbuilding 13.2%, Roguelike 12.3%, Strategy 8.3%, Pixel Graphics 5.3%

  31. #31 Crop Rotation
    77% matchVery Positive94% of 548 reviews2023
    Dev: Sprouting Potato
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    Crop Rotation is a farming-theme card drafting game. Cards are played automatically so you can focus on the deck building and building synergies.

    Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 37.2%, Auto Battler 26%, Deckbuilding 14.5%, Roguelike 6.9%, Inventory Management 6.4%

  32. #32 Facehand
    77% matchVery Positive89% of 99 reviews2024
    Dev: foolsroom
    Windows

    Facehand is a synergy-driven roguelike deckbuilder with autobattling mechanics. Craft the perfect deck and chain card abilities to create wild combos!

    Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 37.1%, Auto Battler 27.9%, Deckbuilding 14.6%, Roguelite 7.4%, Roguelike 6.8%

  33. #33 Gem Miner TD
    75% matchVery Positive97% of 66 reviews2026
    Dev: iFeral Games
    Windows

    Mine. Maze. Merge. Survive. Dig for powerful gems, merge them into game-breaking towers, stack buffs, and pick roguelike perks to build wild synergies. Do not let enemies drag your miner to the lava!

    Why similar: Auto Battler 33.9%, Tower Defense 31.9%, Roguelite 10.8%, Roguelike 9%, Strategy 7.6%

  34. #34 Digs TD
    78% matchMostly Positive70% of 104 reviews2023
    Dev: Catchy
    Windows · Mac

    Take on the ultimate tower defense challenge in Digs, a roguelike game where you shape the battlefield, mine resources, and strategize against a variety of enemies. Manage your actions, customize your arsenal with upgrade cards, and explore diverse levels. Can you dig in and emerge victorious?

    Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 33.8%, Tower Defense 27.8%, Deckbuilding 13.5%, Roguelite 9%, Roguelike 8.1%

  35. #35 Gnomes
    74% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,634 reviews2025
    Dev: DYSTOPIAN
    Windows
    Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 70%

    Gnomes is a turn-based tower defense with deep roguelike progression, set in ever-expanding, procedurally generated biomes. Build, farm and defend your village as you push deeper into goblin-infested territory. Unlock powerful upgrades and craft your environment to survive the endless goblin horde

    Why similar: Tower Defense 52.4%, Roguelike 17.7%, Roguelite 11.2%, Strategy 9.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.2%

  36. #36 City Defense Z
    74% matchMostly Positive77% of 300 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: Auto Battler 31%, Tower Defense 25.3%, Deckbuilding 15.8%, Roguelike 10.7%, Roguelite 8.9%

  37. #37 Outhold
    72% matchVery Positive86% of 1,292 reviews2025
    Dev: Tellus Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Outhold is a short, strategic incremental game that blends tower defense with a deep meta-progression. Experiment with builds and find overpowered synergies to defend the dwindling fires of Outhold.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 64.3%, Strategy 16.1%, Roguelike 11.7%, Simulation 5.9%, Singleplayer 2%

  38. #38 Aotenjo: Infinite Hands
    73% matchVery Positive88% of 1,064 reviews2025
    Dev: XO CatPub: XD
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    The Mahjong Roguelike. Aotenjo: Infinite Hands is an deckbuilder where you will use Mahjong styles all over the world to beat innate threats, play different Patterns and combos, reach the "bottom" of Aotenjo, and discover ancient secrets....

    Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 55.5%, Deckbuilding 21.2%, Roguelike 9.2%, Strategy 9%, Pixel Graphics 3.5%

  39. #39 Cartridge Defense
    75% matchVery Positive92% of 100 reviews2022
    Dev: Out Gaming
    Windows

    Cartridge Defense is a tower defense game with over 300 distinct collectible cards that you will use to create your own decks to defend against robots in the cyberpunk inspired future. Play cards (cartridges) to spawn towers, upgrades, special abilities and more in a campaign or rogue-like mode.

    Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 40.5%, Tower Defense 26.7%, Deckbuilding 16.7%, Roguelite 8.7%, Strategy 5.7%

  40. #40 Cube Chaos
    71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 614 reviews2025
    Dev: Wunarg
    Windows · Linux

    Cube Chaos is a complex strategy roguelike about placing units to create giant armies, factories, combos, or self replicating murder crabs, overwhelming and outsmarting your opponents. Build and adapt new strategies each run using a ludicrous variety of units, perks and more.

    Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 62.1%, Roguelike 10.6%, Roguelite 10.6%, Tower Defense 9%, Strategy 6.2%

  41. #41 Creeper World 3: Arc Eternal
    76% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 4,761 reviews2014
    Dev: Knuckle Cracker
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 7.4 hrsMean: 77.0 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    Creeper World 3 is what happens when cellular automata takes over a strategy simulation. Instead of discrete units that attack your base, a fluid-like substance spreads over the terraformable terrain. Your base, your weapons, your strategy... you must adapt them all.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 82.4%, Strategy 12.8%, Simulation 2.2%, Singleplayer 1.3%, Indie 0.8%

  42. #42 Block Tower TD
    73% 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 47.6%, Roguelike 17.4%, Roguelite 15.2%, Strategy 13%, Pixel Graphics 6.8%

  43. #43 Backpack Battles
    68% matchVery Positive91% of 19,754 reviews2025
    Dev: PlayWithFurciferPub: IndieArk
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 10.9 hrsMean: 31.0 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    A PvP inventory management auto battler! Buy and craft powerful items, then carefully arrange them in your backpack.

    Why similar: Auto Battler 39.1%, Roguelike Deckbuilder 28.1%, Inventory Management 22.2%, Strategy 5.4%, Roguelike 4.8%

  44. #44 Mechanibot
    73% matchVery Positive92% of 63 reviews2022
    Dev: Jon Nielsen
    Windows

    In this tactical rogue-like auto battler, you'll build your unique team of robots and keep them alive as they fight. Battle through waves of enemies as you travel from planet to planet on a mission to fix the sun. Strategize, protect, survive. A Mechanibot's wrench never rests.

    Why similar: Auto Battler 40.8%, Deckbuilding 16.3%, Roguelike Deckbuilder 14.2%, Roguelite 9.7%, Roguelike 9.6%

  45. #45 Hadean Tactics
    70% matchVery Positive89% of 1,857 reviews2023
    Dev: Emberfish Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Hadean Tactics is a roguelike deckbuilding game fused with autobattler elements to create a unique strategy experience. Use your cards to influence the actions of your units and help your Hero defeat the Six Wings of Hell!

    Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 36.7%, Auto Battler 28.3%, Deckbuilding 13.5%, Roguelike 8.2%, Roguelite 7.1%

  46. #46 Warlords Under Siege
    70% matchMostly Positive79% of 471 reviews2025
    Dev: RedKar Devs
    Windows

    Warlords Under Siege is a mix of RTS and Roguelike genre, where you build a small city and defend it against continuous waves of enemies. Improve your assortment of weapons with each playthrough, unlocking new possibilities to beat the ever-increasing threat.

    Why similar: Deckbuilding 29.1%, Roguelite 28.2%, Roguelike 22.5%, Strategy 13.9%, Simulation 6.3%

  47. #47 Towerful Defense: Prologue
    71% 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: Auto Battler 35.5%, Tower Defense 28.8%, Deckbuilding 17.3%, Roguelite 10%, Strategy 7.3%

  48. #48 Refactor
    72% matchVery Positive84% of 465 reviews2022
    Dev: GAGAPub: LightOn Game
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 35.9 hrs≥1hr: 60%

    Refactor is a hard-core tower defense game that combines modular building, route planning, and element composition.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 50.1%, Roguelite 16.6%, Roguelike 11.6%, Strategy 11.2%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%

  49. #49 Transport Legion
    69% matchVery Positive88% of 89 reviews2025
    Dev: 喜人一个
    Windows · Linux

    A unique roguelike card-based tower defense game. Strategically place cards, manage resource transport, balance production with combat, and craft distinctive decks to claim victory.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 55.1%, Strategy 26%, Roguelite 17.8%, Singleplayer 1%

  50. #50 Rogue Factory
    68% matchMostly Positive73% of 157 reviews2026
    Dev: curried_functor
    Windows

    The AUTOMATION bullet heaven! Build your custom spellcasting factory and tear through endless waves of monsters. Unlock 20+ characters and 100+ golden totems to craft broken roguelite synergies and survive the swarm! Build, automate, autocast, OBLITERATE!

    Why similar: Automation 54%, Roguelite 12.5%, Roguelike 12.1%, Pixel Graphics 8%, Inventory Management 7.9%

  51. #51 This Isn't Just Tower Defense
    69% matchMixed61% of 113 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 39.3%, Automation 31.5%, Auto Battler 19.8%, Strategy 8.1%, Singleplayer 1.3%

  52. #52 Gods Of Defense
    71% matchMostly Positive70% of 50 reviews2023
    Dev: Blue Math
    Windows

    Tower Defense Rogue-like. Defend a temple on a procedural map with variety of towers. Craft your strategy through Boon and Curse cards. With every run earn faith to upgrade the weapons. Many progression paths keep you engaged and entertained without getting stuck.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 59.4%, Roguelike 24%, Strategy 13.9%, Singleplayer 1.8%, Indie 0.9%

  53. #53 Corrupted: Dawn of Havoc
    69% matchMostly Positive75% of 108 reviews2024
    Dev: 36Litters
    Windows

    A hardcore auto battle rogue-like deck-building (H.A.R.D) game, "Corrupted" has the strategy of an auto-battler and the challenging difficulty of a rogue-like. Build your own team and skill card deck, and retake the stolen planet through strategic placement and real-time card use!

    Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 30.6%, Auto Battler 23.5%, Tower Defense 15%, Deckbuilding 11.4%, Roguelike 6.7%

  54. #54 Rogue Command
    66% matchVery Positive92% of 546 reviews2024
    Dev: feneq
    Windows

    Classic RTS gameplay fused with a modern roguelite. Shape your build each run by assembling an evolving arsenal of powerful units and facilities. Harvest resources, build out your base. Raise your army and call down orbital strikes to overcome the forces threatening your survival.

    Why similar: Deckbuilding 38%, Roguelike 22.2%, Roguelite 21.2%, Strategy 15.4%, Singleplayer 3.1%

  55. #55 Dr. Professor Scientist's Weapons Testing Facility
    70% matchVery Positive84% of 77 reviews2022
    Dev: Cool Smithy Games
    Windows

    DPSWTF is a base defense game with roguelike elements, where instead of placing towers, you build the best tower of them all. Combine the best projectiles with effective modifiers and push back the incoming hordes. Research them all to conquer the secrets of the Great North!

    Why similar: Tower Defense 38.8%, Automation 23.5%, Roguelike 13%, Roguelite 12.6%, Strategy 8%

  56. #56 Everwarder
    67% matchVery Positive88% of 81 reviews2025
    Dev: qLatePub: indie.io
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Everwarder is a refreshing take on the tower defense genre, blending roguelite mechanics with a time-based survival concept. Fight against the encroaching darkness and fend off emerging enemies. Collect artifacts, buy upgrades, discover ancient structures, unlock new units and more!

    Why similar: Tower Defense 47.7%, Roguelite 15.9%, Roguelike 15%, Strategy 11.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%

  57. #57 Spin Hero
    67% matchMostly Positive73% of 1,028 reviews2024
    Dev: Sphere StudiosPub: Goblinz Publishing
    Windows
    Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 55%

    Spin Hero is a roguelike deckbuilder, where you spin the reels to decide your fate. Collect powerful symbols for your inventory, adapt and evolve your strategy, learning from defeats to unlock new possibilities and synergies.

    Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 35.8%, Auto Battler 28.6%, Deckbuilding 12.2%, Roguelike 8.6%, Strategy 5.2%

  58. #58 There Are No Orcs
    63% matchVery Positive94% of 991 reviews2025
    Dev: BaseTrade StudioPub: Gamirror Games
    Windows
    Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 84%

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

    Why similar: Auto Battler 41.4%, Tower Defense 33.1%, Roguelite 9.4%, Strategy 7.2%, Deckbuilding 5%

  59. #59 Summonsters
    67% matchMostly Positive76% of 183 reviews2024
    Dev: SFCO Games
    Windows

    Summonsters is a roguelike auto-battler game where you buy summons and combine artifacts to survive against oncoming enemies. Utilize summons that fight on your behalf to defeat bosses and elites. To ensure survival, strategically combine artifacts to forge powerful legendary artifacts.

    Why similar: Auto Battler 42.6%, Deckbuilding 21.3%, Roguelike 12.1%, Strategy 9%, Roguelite 7.9%

  60. #60 Rise to Ruins
    68% 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: Tower Defense 65.2%, Strategy 13.3%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%, Roguelike 5.8%, Simulation 5.5%

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