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Games like Defender of the Kingdom

Games like Defender of the Kingdom

Games like Defender of the Kingdom

Looking for games like Defender of the Kingdom? Here are top open world role playing recommendations with a medieval and historical focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Renz Village Adventure, Gordak or The Phantom Forest.

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  1. 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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  2. Gordak is an exploration, survival and building game where you are shipwrecked on an unknown procedurally generated island and have to settle your own village and grow your tribe through gathering resources as well as finding and recruiting other survivors. You must protect your village at all costs while also heading out into the wild to slay the undead lords of Gordak, an orc god who has plagued… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gordak.

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  3. Embark on a perilous journey through the haunting Phantom Forest, where survival meets souls-like combat in an open-world adventure. Face nightmarish creatures, build thriving settlements, and unravel the mysteries of a malevolent force. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Phantom Forest.

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  4. Bulwark is a medieval-themed 2D pixel tower defense game with a dynamic block-based building system. Construct and fortify your castle, manage resources, and recruit troops to defend against waves of enemies. Build, strategize, and adapt in this unique blend of fortress construction and combat. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bulwark.

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  5. Save Hammerdale from the Orcs, then build your strength before the town is attacked 4 weeks later. Explore the world of Kadal, battle enemies, gain new cards and Actions, and create powerful synergies with your deck, talents, and equipment. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to World of Kadal: Protector of Hammerdale.

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  6. Lead your legion in an open-world RPG with tactical combat, settlement management, and meaningful choices. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Belatoris.

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  7. A DECEPTIVELY BEAUTIFUL WORLD A seemingly peaceful village becomes the target of a brutal orc attack. As Arvin—a local warrior and defender—you stand against overwhelming odds to fight the horde. However, it quickly becomes clear that the invasion is just the tip of the iceberg. A powerful magic slumbers beneath the earth, and the local baron hides a dark secret known as Bloodsalt. Who is the real… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bloodsalt.

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  8. Every bubble holds a reward—and a new threat.Bubblecore: Survivors is an endless single-player tower defense roguelite where you decide when the next attack begins. A mysterious world of resource-filled bubbles surrounds the Citadel. Pop one to instantly claim wood, stone, food, ether, or another valuable reward. But beware: every bubble also releases a group of monsters that immediately advances… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bubblecore: Survivors.

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  9. SeasonsSpring: Spring brings a refreshing change with blooming flowers and milder temperatures. It's a time of renewal.Rainy: The Rainy Season drenches the world in frequent downpours.Summer: Summer is hot and dry, often leading to scorching heatwaves. This season is ideal for farming and agriculture!Foggy: The Fog season blankets the environment in thick mist, reducing visibility and making navig… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Necropolis Nights.

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    78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    80% User Score Based on 6,376 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    Lay claim to unspoiled lands and pave the way for a fierce Viking tribe. Craft the ultimate settlement solo or together with up to x3 friends. Trust in the Gods and the power of the Eye of Odin and summon intelligent NPC villagers to provide camaraderie and relief from the toils of survival. In ASKA, strive to build a self-sustaining Viking tribe, working, crafting, hunting and fighting together.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aska.

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  11. Explore, farm, craft, and defend your homestead in this resource management and wave-defense adventure. Build structures, unlock skills, grow crops, and wield fruit-powered weapons as you face dynamic events, changing weather, and endless challenges. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Meow Cultivos.

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  12. Abyssfall: The Black Citadel is a dark fantasy tower defense game that combines tactical tower placement, real-time hero combat, and a tabletop-inspired d20 Fate Dice system. The abyss has opened, and its corruption is spreading across the realm. Demons, undead, and twisted creatures march toward your stronghold in relentless waves. To survive, you must build defenses, manage your gold, upgrade y… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Abyssfall: The Black Citadel.

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  13. About This Game The game adopts card-based gameplay as its core, blending the intense excitement of tower defense (TD) with the extreme challenges of survival mechanics. Through the free combination of Guardians, Item Cards, and Combat Cards, you can customize a unique strategy, experiencing unparalleled freedom, exhilarating battles, and tense real-time tactical deployment!  Regarding gameplay … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cat Guardian.

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  14. Fuel a people’s uprising through fast turn-based tactical battles and hard choices; lead your heroes, stretch scarce resources, heed the crowd’s needs, plan each move with care, break the tyrant’s grip, and let hope rise again! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Rebellion.

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  15. 47%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    80% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    You are sent to a remote island where a deadly virus has turned the population into zombies. Your mission: destroy infected nests with molotovs, collect samples, and survive long enough to signal for rescue. To succeed, you’ll need to master a variety of survival mechanics, including: - Base Building & Fortifications Construct a customizable base using salvaged materials to protect your… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pathogen: Code Omega.

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  16. 54%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, graphics
    79% User Score Based on 19 reviews

    A challenging game of adventure and survival for you and your friends, set in a beautifully hand-crafted world with a variety of locations, challenges, and creatures. Fight, craft, build, and survive through an adventure destined to be one of your favorites! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rogue Frontiers.

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  17. A strategy game that blends side-scrolling defense, deckbuilding, and light roguelite progression. Choose from different playable characters, deploy buildings, traps, and tactical cards against zombie hordes attacking from multiple entrances, hold your ground, and push ever deeper underground. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pygmalion and the Kingdom of Rot.

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  18. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Welcome to Beast & Cleaver Beast and Cleaver is a 2D open-world adventure hack-and-slash where tactical combat and monster hunting define your journey. As the Hanging City's hired hunter, your mission is to track and defeat mythical creatures, uncover the secrets of their unique spawning conditions, and use their materials to strengthen both yourself and the city. Every successful hunt expands th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beast and Cleaver.

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  19. Guardian of the Hill: Birth of a Legend is an open-world survival RPG inspired by Celtic history and the era of ancient Celtic strongholds, where the player takes on the role of a warrior destined to conquer the mountain peak and uncover the secrets hidden beyond it. Travel across a dangerous world and complete quests from characters such as Paul Bhala and other inhabitants of the land. Help them… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Strážce Kopce: Zrození Legendy.

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    Grow. Defend. Survive, land on deadly alien worlds where every day is a race to gather resources, and every night becomes a desperate fight for survival in this action-packed tower defense roguelike. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to AURA FARM.

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  21. Kingdom Heroes is a fantasy medieval survivor-like blending action, exploration, kingdom management, and local co-op for up to 4 players. Battle massive hordes, vote on the group's fate, build your kingdom, and dominate other players through asynchronous multiplayer. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kingdom Heroes.

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  22. Build by Day. Survive by Night.Awakening of Darkness is a 2D top-down survival strategy game that combines city building, tower defense, and roguelike elements into a tense and immersive experience. During the day, gather resources, build your village, and prepare your defenses. When night falls, waves of terrifying creatures rise from the darkness — and only your planning will keep you alive. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Awakening of Darkness: Build, Survive and Defend.

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  23. On No One's Island, you have only one goal: survival. Everything and everyone on the island wants to kill you. The island's wildlife, its other inhabitants, nature, the other survivors... Do whatever it takes to survive one more night. No One's Island is coming soon. It's constantly expanding with constant content updates and monthly patches. These patches include balance fixes, AI and graphics e… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to No One's Island.

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  24. Its your time hunter, honor the endless tradition and free our God from the curse below. Make your character, slay monsters to get stronger and challenge powerful entities in this rich dark fantasy world. Play the role of the hunter while you gather, craft, upgrade and butcher your way to salvation. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Darkest Days: Ventania.

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  25. RoadmapBecome a part of Rasek's development! We are just getting started, and we want to build this game with you. We are relying on your feedback to help shape what comes next. Expect continuous Early Access updates featuring new areas, quests, skills, crafting, an Arena mode, and more. Join the conversation on Discord and help us build something amazing. About the Game Welcome t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rasek.

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  26. A 2D Strategic Base Defender game set in Medieval times. As relentless Waves of enemy forces threaten your Stronghold, you must gather Resources, Fortify your Defenses, and lead your Rebellion. Prepare to strengthen your Base and manage your Resources. But be aware of the Storms! Step into the shoes of Elian, a brave young hero on a mission to defend his home village of Regera from relen… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Defender's Dynasty.

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  27. You wake up on an island. Beside you, your young son; around you, a cursed world you've never seen before. This is a first-person survival horror game about keeping him alive. You have no memory of how you got here — only the small hand gripping yours feels real. From that moment on, everything comes down to one thing: keeping your son alive. Feeding him, protecting him, keeping him safe shapes ev… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to No Way Back: Dark Horizon.

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  28. Arctic Unrest is an intense experience of survival set in a hand-crafted frozen arctic world. Hunting, fishing, building, crafting & fighting are required to survive. Vehicles & Parkour & Traversal system enable you to explore the vast frigid world. Wishlist it Today and remember always Keep frosty to Keep Alive! Click the GREEN BUTTON above "Add to your Wishlis… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Arctic Unrest.

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  30. 51%Game Brain Score
    51% User Score Based on 4 reviews

    *Please keep in mind, that game is still in very early access (0.1.0 version), so You'll most likely to encounter bugs and something won't work as excpected. But don't worry! We will fix everything ASAP! If You encounter any bug or balance problem etc - write us an email, please, at [email protected] with the topic name "Knights & Goblins BUG". Thank You! **Knights vs Goblins is designed for … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Knights and Goblins.

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  31. In Dreadsite Survival, players awaken in a world destroyed by a mysterious cataclysm. Surrounded by infected hordes and ruthless drifters, they must scavenge, build, and fight to survive, uncovering the secrets of the apocalypse while battling to stay alive. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dreadsite Survival.

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  32. Crown & Sword is an epic 2D tactical Action RPG that combines base management, army building, and wave survival elements. You must manage your time in a dynamic day/night cycle, fortify your kingdom, and fight shoulder to shoulder against the relentless swarms that awaken when the sun sets. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crown&Sword.

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  33. Skuld is an action tower defense set in the Nine Realms of Norse mythology. Play as Skuld, a Norn chosen by the threads of fate to become a Valkyrie and defend the realms from Hela’s shadow, combining agile combat, tactical turrets, and divine powers against waves of corrupted mythical creatures. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SKULD.

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  34. The horde is coming. 404 Survivor is a top-down post-apocalyptic survival game focused on scavenging, crafting, and base building. Gather resources and fortify your base by day, then defend against growing zombie hordes by night. Every night could be your last. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 404 Survivor.

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  35. Build and lead a mercenary warband through a dangerous fantasy world in this RPG/strategy hybrid. Recruit companions, manage morale, explore hostile regions, develop specialized builds, and survive large-scale real-time tactical battles. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shadow's End.

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  36. The Rotting Chronicles is a survival action game set in a zombie-ravaged city where you must fight, scavenge, craft, and rebuild to survive. Run solo or with up to 3 friends as you grow your survival skills and find the best strategy to survive. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Rotting Chronicles.

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  37. A thrilling tower defense game where you defend your base against relentless goblin invasions. Strategically build and upgrade your fortress with powerful weapons like ballistae and magic crystals. Explore a medieval world filled with epic battles, unique challenges, and dangerous foes as you outwit enemies and safeguard your stronghold! How to Play Tower vs Goblins In Tower vs Goblins, you’re… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tower vs Goblins.

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  38. The forces of evil are once again threatening the world, only one way to stop them: reach the top of a mysterious giant tower. Don't ask why, it's the prophecy. But it won't be that easy, they will try to stop you. Your people are building a town and assembling an army at the bottom of the tower to hold off the invaders. They will however need your support: you'll have to send them resources scav… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Everise.

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  39. In a zombie apocalypse, survival is your main goal. All in Vain offers a unique experience: craft weapons, explore a vast open world, fight hordes of zombies and gangs, complete quests, and uncover the mysteries of a shattered world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ALL IN VAIN.

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  40. 2D action sandbox about exploring an underground world, crafting and tactically defending alien stations. Build turrets, combine modules and repel enemy waves to unlock powerful upgrades that radically change your playstyle. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hold & Advance.

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  41. A young woman regains consciousness on a deserted shore. There are no people and no signs of shelter—only the sea and a dense forest concealing an unknown land. She has no idea where she is. Should she search for other people and ask for help—or hide, fearing that someone may be pursuing her? Who is she, and how did she get here? Those are questions that still need to be answered. But before she… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Robinson: Survival.

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    50%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    70% User Score Based on 23 reviews

    The Gates of Hell have burst open. Relentless hordes flood the world - from rabid hellhounds to towering archdemons. With every minute, chaos creeps closer… You must survive, adapt, and carve your own path to victory. 8 unique classes: Warrior, Mage, Lord, Artisan, Leader, Necromancer, Peasant, and Druid. From brutal combat to dark necromancy - each class unlocks a distinct path to triumph. Ev… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Next Run.

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    78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    80% User Score Based on 49 reviews

    Stoneguard is an immersive strategy game set in a grim medieval apocalypse, where you must defend the magical Lifestone.  Protect the Lifestone You start with nothing but the will to survive in an apocalyptic world. You protect humanity's only source of magic, the lifestone, from falling into the wrong hands. To defend the last glimpse of hope: Craft walls, build towers and fortify. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stoneguard.

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    85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    85% User Score Based on 6,330 reviews

    Several friends headed out to a remote part of a forest for a weekend of camping. However, after not returning and no sign of their whereabouts, one of the parents decided to go take a look see at their last known location. What did he find out? The Infected is an open world sandbox, survival crafting game. Build your base defend and protect yourself from wildlife and infected Vambies. (Hybrid Va… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Infected.

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  45. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    69% User Score Based on 127 reviews

    An action-farming-roguelite, full of whimsical flora and mischievous creatures that really want to ruin your dark and mysterious plans of… Going vegan! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Voltaire The Vegan Vampire.

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  46. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    75% User Score Based on 236 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 5 reviews

    Smoke and Sacrifice is an open-world, narrative-driven RPG, where exploiting living ecosystems is the key to your survival. Craft, fight, survive and explore the huge open world in this beautifully hand-painted, gothic adventure where every character has their tale to tell. Sachi’s home is the one tiny patch of fertile land which remains in an icy wasteland of a world. Her farming community thrive… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Smoke and Sacrifice.

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  48. Enjoy freedom in an open world as a wolf, one of nature's most wild and powerful creatures. Wolf Simulator: Silent Paws invites you to an adventure full of mysteries waiting to be discovered in the heart of nature. Determine your own destiny and develop all the skills you need to survive in this dangerous world. Silent Paws is not just a game, it also offers an immersive survival experience integr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wolf Simulator: Silent Paws.

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  49. A 2D top-down survival game set in a rich and challenging world. Explore mines, gather resources, craft equipment, and build magical structures. Defeat powerful enemies, discover ancient ruins, automate resource production, unlock abilities with altars, and travel through mysterious dimensions. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unbound Pioneer.

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  50. You Start with a Tower. Every Body Is Yours for the Taking. Tired of RPGs where every few steps trigger another ten-minute conversation? No drawn-out storylines. No map full of NPCs talking your ear off. No unskippable cutscenes. Open doors. Find keys. Calculate your stats. Defeat monsters. Climb the tower. A return to the pure, classic Magic Tower experience. But this time... Every monster … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 萌塔物语.

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