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Looking for games like Canyon Defense? Here are top real-time strategy recommendations with a science fiction focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Stellarcraft The Prologue, Creeper World or Hacker.exe.

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  1. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, stability
    86% User Score Based on 28 reviews

    This is a DEMO version of Stellarcraft. The full Early Access version is available on a separate Steam page. Stellarcraft is a sci-fi tower defense game in which you explore different planets, collect resources and complete missions. Build and upgrade defenses to fend off enemy waves and develop your character. Strategic planning and technological upgrades are the key to success. Explore… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stellarcraft The Prologue.

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  2. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    98% User Score Based on 1,178 reviews

    Imagine an enemy that is everywhere and moves like a giant, organic mass across the map. Imagine your base and your people surrounded by a blanket of crushing destruction from all directions. Your only hope, well what hope? Then you take the high ground and pound this enemy into oblivion. You've saved the day just so you can do it again and again. Do you have what it takes to save your great city … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Creeper World.

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  3. 16%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    25% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    Hacker.exe Hacker.exe is an atmospheric Survival Horror/Strategy/Simulation that puts you on the shoes of a hacker. Hacker.exe is a twist on the take of an exe game, adding a more unique mystery... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hacker.exe.

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  4. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    ️ Karlos TD Build. Survive. Level Up. Now on Desktop. The void is expanding. Karlos TD is a 3D co-op tower defense game where strategy meets permanent RPG progression. Defeat waves, earn XP, and unlock a massive arsenal of sci-fi weaponry. With the new v1.7 update, you can now play natively on Windows, Linux, and Mac for peak performance. The Arsenal (11 Towers) Master a diverse roster of… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to [DESKTOP RELEASE] Karlo's TD V1.8.

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  5. Lift towers, obstacles… and enemies?In Sunstone War: Prologue, you can interact with any object—whether it’s defense towers, obstacles, or even enemies! Each level offers multiple ways to complete it, so you’ll need to find the strategy that suits you best! 11 unique levelsSunstone War: Prologue offers 11 free levels, spanning three distinct areas: the lush Forest, the stormy Plains, and the Fier… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sunstone War - Prologue.

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  6. WISHLIST THE FULL GAME About the GameDwarven Defense Prologue is a minimalist tower defense game. Plan, build and upgrade your defenses at daytime, so that you survive the hordes of undead attacking you at night. Aided by powerfull abilities and an autonomous hero unit, your strategic skills will be put to the test.PrologueThe prologue features one level which is equiped with an endless mode for… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dwarven Defense Prologue.

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  7. 65%Game Brain Score
    65% User Score Based on 1,954 reviews

    StarCraft FA 3, a free online Strategy game brought to you by Armor Games. StarCraft Flash Action 3 is a SC sprites based tower-defense game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to StarCraft FA 3.

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    45%Game Brain Score
    45% User Score Based on 9 reviews

    Strategize, build, and upgrade your fleet to defeat your enemies. All filtered through the design of classic arcade games. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Metori.

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  9. 48%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, music
    48% User Score Based on 331 reviews
    Critic Score 50%Based on 2 reviews

    Oil Rush is a naval strategy game that takes place in a world where nuclear war has melted the ice caps, changing the face of the planet forever. Oil Rush offers unique gameplay, avoiding micromanagement of every single unit, while still providing full control over all important aspects of strategy and economy. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Oil Rush.

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    41%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, music
    67% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Smash Cup is a PvP & PvE arena brawler with a unique blend of multiple game genres, an ever-growing selection of upgradeable characters and supportive units. This fast-paced, adrenaline-fueled action game has 1v1, 2v2, 3v3, tower defense and even battle royale mods, all to challenge new players in a highly competitive chase to become the ultimate smasher. Each Smash Cup game is a test of st… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Smash Cup.

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  11. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, graphics
    96% User Score Based on 25 reviews

    DIFFERENCES BETWEEN THE PROLOGUE AND THE FULL VERSION Play up to wave 20 at the first difficulty level Game Modes: 1 (Prologue) -vs- 6 (Full Game) Turrets: 7 (Prologue) -vs- 49 (Full Game) Perks: 10 (Prologue) -vs- 96 (Full Game) Mods: 48 (Prologue) -vs- 75 (Full Game) Mutations: 22 (Prologue) -vs- 64 (Full Game) Weapons: All 70! Dive into a microscopic alien world, radiating with… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Genome Guardian: Prologue.

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  12. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    83% User Score Based on 5,766 reviews

    AirMech is a fast paced Action-RTS game that can be played online competitively or cooperatively. Earn Kudos and Experience in battle and unlock a wide collection of AirMechs and Units while you practice the perfect strategy to emerge victorious! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to AirMech.

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  13. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability
    92% User Score Based on 26 reviews

    Explore. Mine. Build. Fight. Destroy The Monoliths is a single-player real-time mining tower offense roguelike where you explore a randomly generated map, mine the terrain to get resources, and build turrets to both protect your base and fight monoliths that keep spawning ever more minions. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Destroy The Monoliths.

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  14. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    86% User Score Based on 121 reviews

    An RTS classic reborn with a twist. Time is of the essence, Commander! Capture the flags, conquer the territories, and eliminate the enemy fort. And finally, nuke them all! This old-school sci-fi Indie real time strategy game, crafted by a devoted fan, revives the genre's enduring allure. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nuke Them All.

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  15. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    76% User Score Based on 554 reviews

    An RTS game on a Sci-Fi setting made by the same crazy guys behind the Kingdom Rush saga.Players will command several squads of units ranging from specialized soldiers, unstoppable mechas and of course, Hero units both human and extraterrestrial. The fight spans across exotic planets against fearsome alien creatures and factions.This game won’t be a part of the Kingdom Rush franchise. It is an ent… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Iron Marines.

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  16. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    88% User Score Based on 105 reviews

    Phantom Signal is a real-time sci-fi strategy game with unusual mechanics. Explore mysterious star systems and reveal the secret of the phantom signal. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Phantom Signal.

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  17. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    75% User Score Based on 268 reviews

    Aeon Command is a tug of war strategy game, where you play as one of three unique factions to help gain dominance over the Aeon Nebula! Take control of your mother ship to gather resources, produce ships and fight off the enemy mother ship. Grow stronger as you progress through the 24 mission campaign and unlock new upgrades. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aeon Command.

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  18. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, optimization
    72% User Score Based on 53 reviews

    Welcome to the Coregrounds: a competitive RTS game with elements of MOBA and Tower Defense. Master your micro, expand your strategic diversity and become a champion of the Coregrounds in this indie free-to-play game with cross-platform multiplayer. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Coregrounds.

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    35%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    35% User Score Based on 101 reviews

    Fight off troops of droids for freedom and honor in this new tower defense game - RoboWars! Lead the forces of the Solar Union to protect the peaceful planet of Praymos from the aggressive Trade Confederation. RoboWars combines tower defense gameplay with a collectible card game. Explode, burn, poison and freeze enemies to stop the attack on your base and prevent the enemy capturing your flags. D… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Robowars.

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  21. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    97% User Score Based on 3,780 reviews

    For billions of years empires rose to greatness. Each fell to the Creeper till none remained. Now all hope appears lost. Who will stand against the Creeper? Experience this extreme and massive expansion of the Creeper World franchise. Nothing will ever be the same... Massive maps, custom units scripting, terraforming, Gravatars? Can you handle the challenge? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Creeper World 3: Arc Eternal.

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  22. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    81% User Score Based on 62 reviews

    HyperNova: Escape from Hadea: a charming open world single-player RTS with quirky characters, beautiful planetary design and a healthy dollop of humor. It combines classic resource management, technology research and civilization building with intuitive tower-defense gameplay. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HYPERNOVA: Escape from Hadea.

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  23. 47%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    47% User Score Based on 119 reviews

    Two kingdoms in battle against each other, the king Bennevert called for the legendary mighty mercenaries to defend strategic posts in dangerous lands in the battlefield.Are you prepared to be a mercenary? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Call of the Mighty Warriors.

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  24. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    83% User Score Based on 1,748 reviews
    Critic Score 83%Based on 5 reviews

    Anomaly Warzone Earth is an extraordinary mixture of action and strategy in a reversed tower defense formula. The game tasks you with saving a near-future Earth from an alien onslaught. The invaders have captured several of the world’s major cities, building huge turrets that destroy everything in their path. It’s up to you to lead an armor squad through the streets of cities like Baghdad and Toky… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Anomaly: Warzone Earth.

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  25. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    73% User Score Based on 44 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 2 reviews

    Non-stop galactic action awaits you in this arcade style tower defense game. Manage the defenses of the TSF Freedom Strike – humanity’s last hope against the hordes of invading alien spaceships. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Infinium Strike.

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  26. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    83% User Score Based on 861 reviews

    Super Sanctum TD is a retro-styled Tower Defense game that focuses on strategy, customization and replayability. Build advanced mazes and construct powerful towers to prevent alien hordes from reaching the Core! When the aliens swarm your maze and everything seems lost, use active abilities like Air Strike and Freeze to tilt the battlefield to your advantage. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super Sanctum TD.

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  28. 41%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    70% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Starlight: Defence Command is a Tower Defence game designed for the PC that is tough and more in-depth than those gone before. With the ability to configure towers in billions of possible combinations, unlockable perks and fine tuning through target priorities, players are given powerful tools to complete the galaxy-spanning, story-driven campaign. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Starlight: Defence Command.

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    66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    66% User Score Based on 453 reviews

    WARSHIFT is the unique mix of the Action, Strategy and Role-playing gameplay elements that forms an innovative game genre. You can build base, manage troops, and then come down to keep your enemy at gunpoint in the dynamic battle and customize your main characters. This unusual gameplay requires a complete change of your play style. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to WARSHIFT.

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    84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, replayability
    84% User Score Based on 436 reviews

    YORG.io is a game about supply chains and defending your base against zombies. Build defensive towers to protect your base. Those will need resources, so build resource miners and processors to supply them! Your goal is to survive as long as possible. Can you beat your friends? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to YORG.io.

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  31. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    76% User Score Based on 868 reviews

    MarZ Rising is a tactical base defense game, which lets you discover a completely new gameplay experience of the tower defense genre! Build, manage and defend your martian base. Guide your crew safely through the thrilling campaign and solve the mystery of the undead. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MarZ: Tactical Base Defense.

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  32. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    77% User Score Based on 900 reviews
    Critic Score 66%Based on 3 reviews

    Who needs backstory? Who needs resource-gathering? Diplomacy is so last year. Gratuitous Space Battles cuts right to the chase of sci-fi strategy games, and deals with large, completely unjustified space battles between huge opposing space fleets. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gratuitous Space Battles.

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  33. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    95% User Score Based on 3,795 reviews

    The fourth installment of the real-time strategy series again tasks the player with containing the creeper, a destructive fluidlike substance, slowly overtaking the map's surface. Creeper World 4 continues the series' gameplay and favors 3D environments with a focus on fluid dynamics over traditional 2D graphics. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Creeper World 4.

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  34. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    95% User Score Based on 3,588 reviews
    Critic Score 64%Based on 5 reviews

    Command a team of 5 elite soldiers against an alien horde of 100,000. Surrounded on all sides, you must outmaneuver and outsmart the enemy. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Infested Planet.

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  35. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, grinding
    81% User Score Based on 577 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

    Crystal Clash is a hybrid of MOBA, tower defense and deckbuilding - with fast-paced, easy-to-pickup tug-of-war strategy. Play 2v2 or co-op with a friend, or pair up with new allies and enemies for action-packed battles! Collect cards, build your decks and have fun crushing your enemies! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crystal Clash.

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  36. 38%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    35% User Score Based on 115 reviews
    Critic Score 55%Based on 1 reviews

    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. Engage the opposition in a variety of maps and prepare to rapidly shift tactics as weather, enemy paths, and even the terrain itself phy… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Defense Technica.

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  37. 65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, replayability
    65% User Score Based on 244 reviews

    "Command a mighty army from above with the ultimate war machine: the AirMech. Watch the battle unfold on the table in your war room, or dive into the action directly. Play with friends, or against them! AirMech: Command is a unique experience that is a showcase for how VR expands gaming. Extremely comfortable for everyone, it can be enjoyed by those brand new to VR all the way up to the serious g… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to AirMech Command.

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  38. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    75% User Score Based on 195 reviews

    Anomaly Warzone Earth Mobile Campaign continues Anomaly Warzone Earth in extra 15-level campaign. Originally released only on mobile devices, the campaign is brought to PC, Mac and Linux. AWE Mobile Campaign turns tower defense on its head. This time you take control of the attacking force, pitting your heavily armored squad against the destructive towers of an alien horde. Carefully lead your sq… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Anomaly Warzone Earth Mobile Campaign.

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  39. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    85% User Score Based on 9,352 reviews
    Critic Score 76%Based on 19 reviews

    Dungeon of the Endless is a roguelike-like tower defense game. The player takes the role of survivors in a prison spaceship after its escape pods crash landed on a planet on their way to the Auriga system, which they were supposed to colonize as slaves. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dungeon of the Endless.

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  40. 55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    63% User Score Based on 38 reviews

    Firmament Wars is a multiplayer strategy game with fast-paced real-time warfare. Build a wall, fire cannons, and launch missiles on your way to victory! Select from 7 government types and compete with up to 8 players on a variety of maps! Go forth and conquer! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Firmament Wars.

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    61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    61% User Score Based on 231 reviews

    Urban Rivals WORLD is the biggest update the game has had in 16 years. This is a soft-reboot economy with brand new twisted game mechanics and classic gameplay for our old school fans. UR is the underground card battler, now available on mobile for fans and new players: If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Urban Rivals.

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    86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, stability
    86% User Score Based on 7,560 reviews

    Legion TD 2 is the first competitive tower defense for PC. It's the standalone successor to the popular Warcraft III mod, Legion TD, and brought to you by the same team. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Legion TD 2.

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  45. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, grinding
    61% User Score Based on 270 reviews

    Defend, Attack, Survive! Build up your base and defeat the zombies with this unique combination of tower defense, base building and supply chain management. Now with multiplayer, mods and loads of new content! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to YORG.io 3.

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  47. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, atmosphere
    92% User Score Based on 1,826 reviews

    Build and design your own fleets and stand opposed to the Particulate in this physics/strategy/RTS/fleet hybrid. Build partially destructible and self repairing ships that interact with enemies less controlled by some scripted logic and more driven by a real time massive physics particle simulation. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Particle Fleet: Emergence.

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  48. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    90% User Score Based on 7,913 reviews

    In Sanctum 2, you will have to utilize elements of multiple gameplay genres to succeed. Build towers and walls during the building phase before the enemies attack, then jump into the fray and help your towers blast everything to pieces in FPS-mode. You can progress through the single player campaign yourself, or play up to 4-player co-op with your friends to discover the secrets of the planet LOEK… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sanctum 2.

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  49. 41%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    67% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Geometry Defense: Infinite is a classic infinite tower defense game where you must build a maze to slow enemies and build towers to destroy them. An action-packed and engaging game requiring focus to take on challenges and test your skill. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Geometry Defense: Infinite.

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  50. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    96% User Score Based on 6,430 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    A tower defense game where you have to defend Power Cores from being stolen. Tower construction is limited to specified platforms on where you can place 1 out of 10 diffrent upgradeable towers. Towers can not be destroyed by the enemies. Tower placement is key to progress in this game as they each have pros and cons. During the game you battle a variety of 15 diffrent "Insectoid" enemies with vari… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Defense Grid: The Awakening.

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