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Games like Castle On The Hill

Looking for games like Castle On The Hill? Here are top casual city builder recommendations with a fantasy, medieval and historical focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with ValeGuard, Nordhold: Origins or Fractured Realms.

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    69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    68% User Score Based on 235 reviews
    Critic Score 73%Based on 2 reviews

    The quiet hamlets of the Vale stand defenseless... No walls, no moats, not even a presentable fence. You'll have to use your resources wisely to transform each village from farm-town to fortress. Build defenses, train troops, and hold the line with powerful heroes in ValeGuard, a Defensive Strategy game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ValeGuard.

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  2. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    94% User Score Based on 386 reviews

    Nordhold: Origins is a tower defense game designed for strategy enthusiasts seeking high replayability with endless combinations. Immerse yourself in managing a medieval Nordic village while enjoying deep tactical gameplay that's accessible yet challenging. 20 Waves of ChallengesExperience a unique version of Nordhold with 20 waves of relentless enemies. Build, strategize, and defend Nordhold thr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nordhold: Origins.

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  3. What is Fractured Realms?: Fractured Realms is a UI-driven, idle-style RPG that blends classic fantasy progression with Clash of Clans-style outpost upgrade progression. Drawing inspiration from Old School RuneScape and Melvor Idle, this game offers a fresh take on skill-based progression and world-building, all without traditional character movement. Rather than controlling a character in a wor… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fractured Realms.

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  4. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    83% User Score Based on 266 reviews

    You! the most outstanding pioneer who graduated from this kingdom, are finally about to embark on your legendary journey. Construct towns across various levels to fend off waves of attacks from diverse enemies until you establish a firm footing and complete your exploration! Build your own mini town Expand progressively on the barren map, construct a complete town, and uncover rarer buildings an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Border Pioneer.

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  5. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    97% User Score Based on 15,544 reviews
    Critic Score 90%Based on 5 reviews

    A minimalist game about building and defending a little kingdom. Thronefall is a classic strategy game without unnecessary complexity, just some healthy hack-and-slay. Build up your base during the day, and defend it ‘til your last breath at night. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Thronefall.

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  6. Pinevale Settlements is a colony-building simulation that combines production and defense cycles. Start with a small settlement; collect resources, build structures, automate production, develop technology, and keep your colony alive against increasingly powerful raids. The game has undergone major changes in design and gameplay after the big update. We have a long way to go and will continue to … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pinevale Settlements.

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    88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    88% User Score Based on 13,488 reviews

    Setting to redefine the city-building genre, Foundation puts the emphasis on the organic aspects of urbanism in the cities of old, powered by Polymorph Games’ proprietary game engine, Hurricane, which allows for full mod support and is optimized for the thousands of moving parts that come with building humongous cities. The game features in-depth resource management akin to the Anno (Dawn of Disc… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Foundation.

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  8. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    89% User Score Based on 10,003 reviews
    Critic Score 74%Based on 2 reviews

    Build a multi-story fortress out of clay, wood, and stone. Your villagers will have needs, feelings, and agendas shaped by the world and its history, and it's up to you to keep them content and... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Going Medieval.

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  9. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    78% User Score Based on 830 reviews
    Critic Score 65%Based on 6 reviews

    A medieval city under siege and a handful of civilians are all that keep the walls from falling. Mixing survival strategy and resource management, build your camp, craft supplies, and scavenge the occupied city to supply the last troops holding back the invaders. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gloria Victis: Siege.

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  10. Kingdom Isles is a strategic city builder with rougelike elements. Produce and trade resources, construct buildings, and defend your kingdom against increasingly tougher Viking raids! Each run presents its own unique challenges with a new island to populate, procedural character selection, story events, and unexpected engine building. Claim the Land Grow your Kingdom from a small settlement int… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kingdom Isles.

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    72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    100% User Score Based on 23 reviews

    Nova Patria is a Roman Steampunk Colony Sim. In this alternate history, the empire never fell and lived on to discover the New World and steam power. Manage intricate supply chains, expanding cities, and innovations in a hopeful, procedurally generated, isometric simulation of industrial antiquity. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nova Patria.

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  12. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    85% User Score Based on 556 reviews

    In the name of the king, you need to build flourishing cities, explore and produce resources, and protect the economy from cheeky bandits. Cities & Resources Resources are scattered across the game map Acquire resources by founding cities You decide building placements; cities manage citizen needs autonomously Cities have their own budget and resources Trade & Funds Cities buy/sell resources and g… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Let Them Trade.

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  13. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    82% User Score Based on 7,962 reviews

    Take charge of a group of survivors from your city. Choose your base of operations, then rebuild and readapt the buildings around you to create a self-sustaining settlement. And when the night falls - Defend the zone from the infected! Play on any city in the world, using real geographical data! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Infection Free Zone.

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  14. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    78% User Score Based on 735 reviews

    Build an impenetrable fortress, tile by tile. Place buildings, build roads, and expand your isle to defend against waves of invaders in this roguelike fusion of tower defense and board game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Isle of Arrows.

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  15. Place Your Heroes. Optimize Your Formation. Conquer Every World. Formation Builder Idle is an idle RPG where the location of your heroes matters just as much, if not more, than which heroes you use. Drag your roster onto a tactical grid, see the impact of abilities change based on your formation, and push deeper into an ever-escalating wave system, then close the game and come back to a pile of re… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Formation Builder Idle.

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  16. Coaster Clash 2k99 is a Coaster-Builder/Tower Defense/Bullet Heaven hybrid with a genuinely endless amount of depth, and a skill ceiling that I currently don't know how high it reaches. In CC2k99 you build roller coasters, ride them, defend your scrap, and see how efficiently your coasters can get XP. Whose going to be first to level 1,000? Whose going to have the highest XP/hour in survival mo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Coaster Clash 2k99 - Roller Coaster Defense.

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  17. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    CASTLE BUILDING RTS GAME FOR PCEmbark on an epic journey of architectural mastery and strategic brilliance in this unparalleled castle building game. Immerse yourself in a world where every stone laid and turret constructed resonates with the echoes of a rich medieval history. Engage in dynamic battles, where the fate of your kingdom rests on your ability to design impregnable defenses and lead yo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Few Good Souls.

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  18. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics
    100% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Embark on a strategic adventure in the mystical medieval world of Beyond The Walls, a 3D tower defense game that challenges you to master elemental warfare and town management. Unique Elemental Defense System At the core of Beyond The Walls, lies a distinctive elemental tower system featuring six core elements. Start with a single element and strategically integrate others as you upgrade your tow… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beyond The Walls.

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  19. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    68% User Score Based on 467 reviews

    Build up a fantasy city and fill it with hand-drawn characters, each with their own unique personalities and skills. Send them on quests to expand your influence and clear out nearby monster dens that threaten your city. Help them grow and evolve, all in the pursuit of gold! Create a thriving city around monster-filled dungeons. Bring in wealth from exploring and dungeon delving, then use it to… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gold Gold Adventure Gold.

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  20. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    84% User Score Based on 4,788 reviews

    Becastled is about building and defending your castle from sieges in a fantasy world! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Becastled.

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  21. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    63% User Score Based on 262 reviews

    Thrive: Heavy Lies the Crown is a complex city builder, where the fate of your kingdom hinges on your every decision. Explore this medieval land alone or with friends, make tough moral choices and conquer your foes in RTS combat. Will you struggle to survive, or find the strength to Thrive? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Thrive: Heavy Lies The Crown.

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  22. 54%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    82% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    In Little Kingdom RTS, you take on the role of the ruler of a small kingdom. With limited resources, you must build a base, organize the extraction of wood, stone, and wheat, erect defenses, raise an army, and fend off enemies. The main goal is to survive and capture all territory on the map. Each new level presents a new map with a unique layout of resources, enemy kingdoms, secrets, and strategi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Little Kingdom RTS.

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    97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    97% User Score Based on 458 reviews

    This is a mod for the game Dawnfolk made by Darenn Keller. It adds a new science building, the Light Spire. I've seen a fair number of players a bit upset that the light well does not have an upgrade. But adding this building after release makes the balancing a bit complicated, so a mod is the perfect way to solve this! You can upgrade the light well into a light spire. It produces slighly m… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dawnfolk.

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  25. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    92% User Score Based on 1,408 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

    Urbek is a city building game where you can build your own neighbourhoods: from nightlife district to industrial district. Don't exhaust your natural resources before you have an educated population to build more efficient structures. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Urbek City Builder.

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  26. ◆ Key FeaturesThis is a highly replayable life simulation RPG where your choices shape both the world and the story. Spend your days however you like—explore dungeons, farm crops, raise animals, fish, gather resources, mine valuable materials, and more. As your relationships with the townsfolk grow, new conversations and dialogue choices become available. Who you befriend and the decisions you … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pirate & Darkmage.

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  27. The RTS genre typically requires players to control all their bases and units across various fronts, demanding multitasking skills. In contrast, Crimson Quest allows players to control a single character who becomes a self-sustaining base capable of producing units (monsters) with diverse traits and combat towers. This empowers a small demon with immense production capabilities, combining the exci… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crimson Quest.

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  28. The realm’s surface is cursed by demons. While you are exploring, you discover some sort of crown. As you pick it up, the ground begins to tremble and the surface starts to rise. You find yourself on a massive, floating keep... Castle Away is a quick-to-pick-up, run-based strategy game focused on crafting combat synergies on your little castle grid. You slay monsters, scavenge for materials, cr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Castle Away.

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  29. EARN EVERYTHING. RISK EVERYTHING.Tarnish Online is a full-loot sandbox MMORPG built around risk, progression, exploration, trade, and player choice. There are no traditional character levels to grind. Your power comes from the equipment you earn, the weapons you master, the skills you develop, and the decisions you make throughout your journey. Explore a vibrant fantasy world filled with dangero… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tarnish Online.

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  30. 46%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:optimization, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    75% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    THE GAME IS OUT NOW! PURCHASE BELOW OR ON STEAM - https://store.steampowered.com/app/3439010/Clicker_Conquest DEFEND. MINE. UPGRADE. MANAGE. REPEAT Mine and defend your gold while managing your time. Once your time is up the day will end and send you to the management menu where you can buy upgrades and manage your kingdom. Keep your people happy and the gold flowing. DEFENCE Defend agai… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Clicker Conquest.

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  31. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    79% User Score Based on 28 reviews

    Step into the role of a lord, starting from scratch to build your kingdom. Gather resources, construct buildings, recruit troops, explore, and embark on adventures to continuously expand your territory and defend your homeland. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kingdom Ascension.

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    80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    80% User Score Based on 575 reviews

    A Roguelite tower defense game where you can shape the terrain yourself. Build roads and rivers, construct defense towers and economic buildings, recruit units, learn spells, and defeat various enemies from land, water and air. Hundreds of unique talents and combinations await you to dig out! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hexguardian.

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  33. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    91% User Score Based on 3,536 reviews

    The King is Watching is a roguelite kingdom builder. Rule by the power of your royal gaze! Decide between producing resources, training armies, or balancing both, while adapting to unique events every run If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The King is Watching.

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    87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, optimization
    87% User Score Based on 816 reviews

    Take control of the hive and protect it from enemies. Build factories, wonders of the world and defence. Research technologies and, if necessary, use nuclear weapons, but do not let the enemies harm the queen! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bee Island.

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    63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, music
    63% User Score Based on 256 reviews

    ReignMaker is a city building political strategy game with match-3 tower defense combat. From your capital city you lead your Kingdom against the invading Void Army that threatens all life. Your strategy, tower defense, and match-3 skills will determine the fate of your armies, but the many political decisions you make as a leader affect the story and the culture of your kingdom. As your capital … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ReignMaker.

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  37. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    81% User Score Based on 48 reviews
    Critic Score 76%Based on 3 reviews

    Flooded is a reversed city-builder, in which you need to optimize your production on an island that shrinks over time. Gather enough resources to flee to safety, while the surrounding world is getting flooded. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Flooded.

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  39. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    81% User Score Based on 1,184 reviews
    Critic Score 50%Based on 1 reviews

    The Apocalypse is here. Demons all around. Now, it’s time to fight back! Build, manage and defend your base in a post apocalyptic colony simulation. Will you survive Judgment day? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Judgment: Apocalypse Survival Simulation.

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  41. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    80% User Score Based on 1,768 reviews

    Develop a prestigious university of mages. Build rooms, train your students, fight orcs, slay the bureaucrats, manage your budget... a director's life is not a quiet one. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spellcaster University.

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    83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability
    83% User Score Based on 263 reviews

    Castle Craft is a game where players can build huge castles in an ancient wartorn world and must defend them against hordes of enemies in siege battles of epic proportions. Castle Craft is a unique blend of the voxel sandbox genre, action, and tower defense. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Castle Craft.

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  43. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    92% User Score Based on 29,778 reviews
    Critic Score 83%Based on 2 reviews

    The Lich has thrown the world into a timeless loop and plunged its inhabitants into never ending chaos. Wield an expanding deck of mystical cards to place enemies, buildings, and terrain along each unique expedition loop for the brave hero. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Loop Hero.

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  44. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, graphics
    84% User Score Based on 88 reviews

    Build castles. Collect new blocks. Defend your kingdom. Castle constructor is a new take on the tower defense genre. Design your castle how you want it using a modular system of unique, interlocking, inter-working blocks. Stack them up high or spread them out across the map as you try to build the perfect defense. Landscapes like deserts, mountains, rivers, and hills come with their own advan… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Castle Constructor.

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  45. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    84% User Score Based on 5,530 reviews
    Critic Score 66%Based on 5 reviews

    In the RTS-game “Diplomacy is Not an Option” you will become a medieval feudal lord in a midlife crisis. Due to your position you must constantly make hundreds of decisions a day related with city management and economic development. You are tired of this monotonous and, so it seems, meaningless existence. But things are about to change: hordes of bloodlusted enemies, swarms of scary monsters and … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Diplomacy is Not an Option.

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  46. Build Your Own Hero VillageRenz Village Adventure is an idle village simulation RPG inspired by classic town-building adventures. Construct a bustling village, recruit powerful heroes, explore dangerous dungeons, and watch your town come alive as its residents fight, level up, gather loot, and defend your growing settlement. Whether you’re actively expanding your village or simply watching your h… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Renz Village Adventure.

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  47. Scapewatch: Idle MMOExplore a hand-crafted online world, master combat across melee, ranged, and magic, join clans, chase pets, climb leaderboards, conquer raids, and show off the grind with skill capes and rare rewards. Train 28 skills, queue your next task, close the tab, and come back stronger. Your character keeps working while you’re offline, gathering resources, fighting enemies, progress… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Scapewatch: Idle MMO.

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  48. Tapper’s Fiefdom: More Than Just ClickingTapper’s Fiefdom represents the burden and glory of a kingdom. Start as a humble fief lord and forge a vast empire. Whether you want deep strategy or a relaxing idle experience, the choice is yours. Manage, Trade, and RiskClicking is just the beginning. To thrive, you must master the economy: Dynamic Market: Buy low and sell high with the Trader. H… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tapper's Fiefdom.

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  49. Want to join our discord? Have questions, feedback or want to keep up with the development of our game? Join our discord server using the link on the right side of this page (or below the trailer/screenshots if you're on the phone). About the GameTower age is a tower defense game with resource management mechanics where the goal is to defend your base from enemies while keeping balance between r… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tower Age.

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    Build. Rule. Defend. Explore.Arkem is a single-player medieval game that mixes city-building with hands-on RPG exploration and combat. You play as a lord in a dangerous medieval world, starting with almost nothing and slowly carving out a place to call your own. You’ll build a castle from the ground up, grow a supporting village around it, and defend everything you’ve created from threats both ne… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Arkem.

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