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Games like Defend or die

Looking for games like Defend or die? Here are top casual puzzle recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with Os Espelhos Mágicos, Alien Dice Duel or Let Them Come.

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  1. The Magic Mirrors present various challenges. Collect 20 stars faster than the mirror to win the game! HOW TO PLAY KEYBOARD CONTROLS MOVEMENTS - KEYBOARD ARROWS ⇦ LEFT / ⇧ UP / ⇨ RIGHT / ⇩ DOWN SELECTIONS AND CLICKS LEFT MOUSE BUTTON Z - ATTACKS Q - RETURN How It Was Made -Art: All game art was created using Photoshop and PaintTool SAI.   - Music: The music and sound effects were pro… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Os Espelhos Mágicos.

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  2. Reach 1000 points before your opponents. HOW TO PLAY CONTROLS Actions - use only the mouse How It Was Made -Art: All game art was created using Photoshop, PaintToolSAI.   - Music: The music and sound effects were produced in FL Studio. -Developer: Lenilson Rodrigues – known as MC TUTI  OFICIAL Micro Jam 050: Aliens² EXCLUSIVE GAME FOR Micro Jam THEME "Aliens" PREREQUISITE: … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alien Dice Duel.

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  3. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    85% User Score Based on 1,092 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 1 reviews

    Let Them Come is a fast paced pixel art shoot ‘em up. Twitchy trigger fingers and focused battle tactics are the order of the day as wave after wave of alien-like creatures try to take you down. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Let Them Come.

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  4. Use both dimensions to collect the stars before they fall! HOW TO PLAY KEYBOARD CONTROLS ⇦ LEFT / ⇧ UP / ⇨ RIGHT  SPACEBAR How It Was Made -Art: All game art was created using Photoshop and PaintTool SAI.   - Music: The music and sound effects were produced in FL Studio.   -Developer: Lenilson Rodrigues – known as MC TUTI  OFICIAL Macro Jam #3 EXCLUSIVE GAME FOR Macro Jam #3 T… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dimensões Estelares.

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  5. Sakura is an adorable little cat who loves to play with balls and cherry blossoms. Despite her cuteness, people do not accept her and, instead of playing with her, they end up throwing stones at little Sakura. HOW TO PLAY SPACEBAR TO JUMP How It Was Made -Art: All game art was created using Photoshop and PaintTool SAI.   - Music: The music and sound effects were produced in FL Studio free… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sakura Cat.

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  6. Ona finds herself alone in the dreaded Halloween Forest, a dark place where ghosts float in the shadows and killer pumpkins attack anyone who dares to cross their path. Armed with only her magic shuriken, she must fight to survive. HOW TO PLAY KEYBOARD CONTROLS ⇦ LEFT  A / ⇧ UP W / ⇨ RIGHT  D Attack: Z How It Was Made -Art: All game art was created using Photoshop and PaintTool SAI. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ONA - One Night Alone.

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  7. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    86% User Score Based on 42 reviews

    Warning: despite appearances, this is a hectic, mind-juggling action game; you are advised to try the demo first. It's late at night in your 80’s bedroom, and a weird energy fills the air, making your “G64” computer flicker oddly. Brushing it off, you roll up a character sheet for the tabletop roleplaying games on your shelf. Before you finish, dark portals appear on your desk and little pixel cr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CrossOver: Roll For Initiative.

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  8. 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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    77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    77% User Score Based on 135 reviews

    This is a simple tower defend like game,click mouse left button to shoot enemies, make sure you don't get hurt. Defeat Neomorph, fight with ladies! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NEOMORPH.

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    90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    92% User Score Based on 1,280 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    Octogeddon is a semi-casual action strategy game. You play as Octogeddon, a giant mutant octopus bent on world destruction. Grow more tentacles and evolve each of them into deadlier weapons until you become the ultimate eight-legged killing machine! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Octogeddon.

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  11. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    100% User Score Based on 26 reviews

    The Last Archwing is a fast paced, vertically scrolling space shooter. You assume the role of Chet Brickhouse, the sole survivor of Earth's defense fleet. Pilot Earth's most advanced star fighter, the Archwing, to stop the advancing hordes of aliens from the invading Zarkhan Empire. Each level of the game is replete with fully voiced dialogue sequences that bring the colorful characters and the wo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Last Archwing.

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  13. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    79% User Score Based on 480 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

    Play as a flour golem who possesses a never-ending childlike wonder and a set of odd abilities. Team-up with a colorful cast of characters, explore the different regions of a wonderful world ripe with mysteries and engage in a fun and quirky turn-based combat system. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Born of Bread.

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  14. 10%Game Brain Score
    10% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    HOW TO PLAY KEYBOARD CONTROLS The W , A , S , D , keys are used for movement. Shoot (or Fire) with the left mouse button. Z , X , C , are for weapon upgrades. HOW IT WAS MADE Art: All game artwork was created using Photoshop  Music: Music and sound effects were created in FL Studio, freesound. Developer: Lenilson Rodrigues - known as MC TUTI OFICIAL Boss Rush Jam 2025 EXCLUSIVE… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spin Boss Shoot.

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  15. 40%Game Brain Score
    40% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    HOW TO PLAY KEYBOARD CONTROLS ⇦ LEFT / ⇧ UP / ⇨ RIGHT / ⇩ DOWN SPACEBAR How It Was Made -Art: All game art was created using Photoshop and PaintTool SAI.   - Music: The music and sound effects were produced in FL Studio.   - Voiceovers: Recorded using Clipchamp.   -Developer: Lenilson Rodrigues – known as MC TUTI  OFICIAL Macro Jam #2 EXCLUSIVE GAME FOR Macro Jam #2 THEME Disto… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gravity Rift.

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  16. 10%Game Brain Score
    10% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Doodly Defense is a notepad artstyle, short, 2D real-time, tower defense, strategy game, in which the player must protect their Scribbly from encroaching creepy crawlys, by building an entourage of cute Doodlys to help them. The game features a stylized doodle notepad artstyle with key gameplay elements being more detailed and pristine.  Easily Accessible: play with only the mouse input!Build St… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Doodly Defense.

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    90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    90% User Score Based on 1,088 reviews

    Tangy TD: Hero Tower Defense, Class Based, Roguelite, Item CombiningStrategic 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! Move around Towers, Fight Big Bosses! Spend Skillpoints earn… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tangy TD.

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    71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    71% User Score Based on 83 reviews

    Also Announced at ONL About the GameCongratulations, Operator #8 You have been randomly selected for the ITER Corporation’s exciting vertical ventures department. Drill the pillars that encircle our homeworld, extract essential resources, and try not to get obliterated in the process. If you fail, don’t worry,  your replacement will be along shortly - probably with a better attitude. > … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ITER-8.

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  19. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere
    100% User Score Based on 31 reviews

    A game about collecting bath water in a post-apocalyptic world where water is precious. Approx. 5 minutes of playtime with 4 different endings. I fixed the problem with launching in the itch.io app(2025/09/04). New store page now live Please add it to your wishlist! https://store.steampowered.com/widget/3596670/ Released mobile games App Sto… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MOCHI-O.

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    92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    92% User Score Based on 142 reviews

    While I am a loyal RTS gamer, I feel that the genre’s complexity puts many players off. That's why I've always wanted to create my own grand battlefield in a simplified manner, making it more accessible to potential players and RTS fans. In this stylistic pixel game, players will have access to a variety of buildings that synergize with each other and face an array of twisted insectoids. This game… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Frontline Crisis.

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  21. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, gameplay
    86% User Score Based on 98 reviews
    Critic Score 54%Based on 3 reviews

    Spellspire is a thrilling mashup of word game and action role playing game. Pick letters from a grid to spell words and shoot them from your wand as spells. The longer the word, the bigger the blast! Can you make it to the top of the Spellspire? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spellspire.

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  22. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    87% User Score Based on 55 reviews
    Critic Score 65%Based on 1 reviews

    Onion Force is a hybrid Tower Defense/Action Adventure game with 30 levels of butt-puckering mayhem! Use cunning and strategy to strengthen your team chosen from a diverse cast of characters, and hang on to your seat as you try to save the last king from his doom! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Onion Force.

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  23. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    74% User Score Based on 216 reviews

    "Has-Been Heroes is a challenging, rogue-like game of strategy and action, featuring a band of heroes on a quest to escort the King's twin princesses to the Princess Academy. The player controls three characters and must focus on combining hundreds of different spells to create devastating combo effects that can be used against enemies along the way. The rewarding, strategy game features irrevere… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Has-Been Heroes.

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  25. 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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  26. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    92% User Score Based on 763 reviews
    Critic Score 72%Based on 2 reviews

    As the last surviving tank commander on Earth, single-handedly turn back the evil invading alien army, drive back the Titans across the Solar System, and defeat them on their homeworld... Titan Attacks has the same easy-to-learn and addictive gameplay of the classic arcade shoot 'em up If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Titan Attacks!.

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  27. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development
    62% User Score Based on 404 reviews
    Critic Score 73%Based on 9 reviews

    Pankapu is a 2D platform/action game, narrative and episodic: In a world full of Dreams and Nightmares, a tiny warrior has to fight for the safety of his homeland. However, the real purpose of his his quest, beyond the struggle of good and evil, is the mental health of a traumatized child. Told in the manner of a fable read to a child, the game has two levels of reading: the story of Pankapu, ep… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pankapu.

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  28. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development
    92% User Score Based on 830 reviews

    A young girl with a hidden past sets off on an epic and mysterious journey in hope of learning more about her own origins in this beautifully rendered, classic-style RPG adventure. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Helen's Mysterious Castle.

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  29. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    92% User Score Based on 239 reviews

    Shoot zombies from terrace like a boss! Zombo Buster Rising Remastered brings you a nostalgic experience of classic 2D side shooting-defense in enhanced build right from your Steam library! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zombo Buster Rising.

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    84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    90% User Score Based on 654 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 3 reviews

    An unusual, strategic RPG card game from the makers of Shadowhand and Regency Solitaire. "Awakening from centuries of slumber, a fallen mage returns to battle twisted folkloric foe across sprawling, ghostly landscapes. His ultimate destination: the nameless antagonist, a dread nemesis waiting patiently in the dark fastness of monstrous citadel, his Ancient Enemy. You'll embark upon a quest inspi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to null.

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  32. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    86% User Score Based on 404 reviews

    Todd Rex wants steak. Todd Rex wants YOUR steak. Are you gonna let him take it? No way! Go Home, Dinosaurs!Prevent hordes of marauding Dinos from crashing your party in the world’s premier BBQ defense simulator! Unlock powerful towers that act like little weaponized puzzle pieces. Take control of a rock-throwing, coconut-gathering gopher and build your battlefield to keep those Dinos at bay. With … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Go Home Dinosaurs!.

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  33. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    87% User Score Based on 1,360 reviews
    Critic Score 78%Based on 8 reviews

    It’s Knights vs. Vikings in CastleStorm, where medieval warfare meets 2D physics-based destruction! Controlling the battle in real time, players will harness the power of medieval artillery, manage a fearsome ground attack, and cast powerful spells! CastleStorm features a story-driven solo campaign, a custom castle editor, online multiplayer, co-op modes, and more. Building castles and knocking th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CastleStorm.

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    85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    85% User Score Based on 188 reviews

    Interloper is an online multiplayer real-time strategy game with matches that take only 5 minutes. Instead of destroying your opponent, you win by claiming domain. By predicting your opponent's movements, you corner them to claim the entire map. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Interloper.

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  35. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    66% User Score Based on 71 reviews

    In Otherwar: Deluxe Edition, you are a defender angel tasked with pushing away the incoming attack from Hell. Plan your defense and use resources carefully in this bullet hell/tower defense mash up, now with all of the DLC included! With the Studio Secrets DLC, Chronicles of Creation DLC, and Crafting Compendium DLC, get a glimpse behind the gates of Otherwar with mini art books and unused art, as… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Otherwar.

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  36. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    80% User Score Based on 413 reviews

    Words for Evil is a fast paced word game combined with a fantasy RPG. It features everything you expect from an RPG, including combat, hero progression, loot and more, all built on top of word game mechanics. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Words for Evil.

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  38. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability
    71% User Score Based on 364 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 2 reviews

    Squeeze into your toga and slide on your sandals to rally the angry mobs of Okhlos and bring down the oppressive god of mythological Greece! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Okhlos: Omega.

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  40. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    86% User Score Based on 579 reviews

    Protolife is an unique tower-based strategy game which gives you a direct control over the builder robot in a struggle against the hungry proto-life organism. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Protolife.

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  41. 32%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, story
    32% User Score Based on 276 reviews

    An insane hybrid of a tower defense game and a procedural music toy with tons of bullets (and healthy number of Wu-Tang references and credit crunch satire). The hit game for iOS now available on Windows and Mac! You are a budding entrepreneur, whose hotel is rather unfortunately located within the territory of Tarnation Tadstock, the Texas Tyrant. Your only defense against Tadstock’s army of sea… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bad Hotel.

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  42. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    88% User Score Based on 878 reviews

    Tikiman the Forest Defender is in trouble. Hordes of monsters are sweeping through his realm, hoping to chow down on his offspring – and it’s up to you to defend them. By placing weapon towers at strategic points around the landscape, you can destroy the invaders and save the little ones. Collect treasure along the way to build up your arsenal and pay for new towers – countless waves of monsters… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to PixelJunk™ Monsters Ultimate.

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  43. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    87% User Score Based on 337 reviews

    In Castle of Alchemists, a tower defense/top-down action hybrid game with amazing pixel art graphics, play as the Bellator, alchemically enhanced defender, to fight against invaders from other worlds. Delve into the castle, set your traps, equip powerful weapons and gears, and reclaim the castle piece by piece. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Castle Of Alchemists.

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    76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    83% User Score Based on 1,472 reviews
    Critic Score 55%Based on 3 reviews

    Space Run is a PC game that mixes strategy and space ship construction in real time, borrowing certain mechanics from the “tower defense” system with numerous twists and hyper dynamic gameplay. Space Run is a nod to ‘80s science fiction and pays homage to many of its tropes and references. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Run.

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  45. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    83% User Score Based on 1,103 reviews

    Rocked by an explosive soundtrack, choose your band, place your equipments and defend the Rock 'N' Roll from everyone and everything who try to pull it down, on a totally hardcore tower defense! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rock 'N' Roll Defense.

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  47. Steal the diamonds located in an ultra-secret place, full of guards. HOW TO PLAY KEYBOARD CONTROLS ⇦ LEFT / ⇧ UP / ⇨ RIGHT  SPACEBAR How It Was Made -Art: All game art was created using Photoshop and PaintTool SAI.   - Music: The music and sound effects were produced in FL Studio , Freesound.   -Developer: Lenilson Rodrigues – known as MC TUTI  OFICIAL Mini Jam 172: Securi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Diamonds.

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  48.  Collect coins to increase the power of your bombs.   Defeat creatures to earn extra lives. Collect masks; only with them can you open the final door. Golden eggs are extremely powerful. Lakes allow you to advance to the next level or return to the previous one. Game Controls Movement – W, A, S, D or the arrow keys Attack – Spacebar Mission / Inventory – I How it was made Art: All g… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DUCK BOMB.

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  49. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    72% User Score Based on 1,543 reviews
    Critic Score 73%Based on 15 reviews

    Massive Chalice is a single player turn-based tactics game within a multi-generational strategy campaign where you must unite your kingdom under a powerful dynasty as an immortal King or Queen to eliminate the demonic threat, and reforge the Massive Chalice. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MASSIVE CHALICE.

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  50. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    83% User Score Based on 113 reviews

    castle idler is a short, relaxing idle tower defense game with no waves. idly upgrade towers, collect coins, and unlock a vast skill tree to defend your castle from a slime invasion. wishlist on steam join our discord! deploy a variety of towers along winding paths and continuously upgrade themprogress through increasingly difficult levels with trickier paths and tougher enemiesexplore the pres… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to castle idler.

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