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Looking for games like Defense Designer? Here are top casual strategy recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with Nordhold: Origins, Football Survivors or Doomsday Tower Defense.

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  1. 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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  2. Angry Fans Storm the Pitch. Defend Your Stadium, Command Your Own Security Team!Take control of characters from different professions, position them strategically, and grow stronger with each wave as you hold off endless hordes of furious fans. Make the right choices in a chaotic football roguelike experience — build your defenses and drive the stands back! Strategic Placement: Deploy your heroe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Football Survivors.

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  3. Overview: Brace yourself for an epic battle of brains and firepower in Doomsday Tower Defense, a fast-paced and strategic top-down game blending action, simulation, and strategy. With colorful 2D visuals and a dark, thrilling atmosphere, players must defend humanity's last stronghold against endless waves of zombies. Build, strategize, and manage resources to outwit and outlast the zombie apocalyp… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Doomsday Tower Defense.

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  4. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, replayability
    93% User Score Based on 183 reviews

    Build your base. Construct towers, traps, mechs, and other defenses. Command your units in battle. Can you survive the enemy onslaught? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Colony Siege.

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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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  7. 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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  8. Once bathed in the Mother Tree’s radiant protection, the eternal forest has been engulfed by corruption since the rise of the Dark Moon. You, Izzy the Elf, are the spark of hope nurtured by the Mother Tree — awakened from a fruit, blessed with the innate power of rune puzzles, you must climb the perilous Trial Tower, defeat shadowy bosses, and prevent the forest from falling into complete ruin. Bu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 暗月法则 Nightlune Rule.

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  9. Defend your castle in this retro pixel-art tower defense adventure! PIXELATE TD combines classic tower defense strategy with modern multiplayer action. Build powerful towers, defeat waves of enemies, and compete against players worldwide in real-time PvP battles. GAME MODES SOLO MODE - Infinite waves with strategic tower placement VS MODE - Real-time multiplayer battles! Send m… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pixelate TD.

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  10. In Castle Defense Battles, you are the last line of defense for your kingdom's castle. As waves of evil troops advance, it's up to you to deploy strategic defenses, summon loyal troops, and unleash powerful magic to protect your stronghold. Strategically position defensive towers and structures along the castle walls to repel the enemy forces. Each tower has unique abilities and attacks, allowing… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Castle Defense Battles.

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  11. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    78% User Score Based on 182 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

    Defend the Rook is a roguelike tactics board combat combined with tower defense elements. Defeat the invading hoards to stay alive and save the land! Enjoy more tactics than a normal TD game, combined with the added challenge of building towers and fighting off waves of enemies! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Defend the Rook.

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  12. Defend. Survive. Compete.The Demon King's army is invading the galaxy, but simply surviving isn't enough. In Glowbot Tower Defense, you'll build powerful defensive networks of glowing robotic defenders, battle endless waves of monsters, and compete against players around the world for leaderboard supremacy. Every map features global Steam leaderboards that track your highest wave survived, turnin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Glowbot Tower Defense.

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  13. 0%Game Brain Score
    0% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Immerse yourself in the world of strategic defense with our exciting Tower Defense game! Protect your realm from oncoming waves of enemies by choosing from three unique towers, each equipped with specialized skill trees and powerful abilities. Game Features: Arrow Tower: Perfect for direct damage. Equip it with deadly skills and unlock devastating upgrades to annihilate your enemies. Cannon Towe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Trio Tactics TD.

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  14. Zombie Epoch: Deck Apocalypse is a post-apocalyptic survival game that blends dungeon exploration with card-based strategy. As a survivor, you must venture into perilous ruins, scavenge scarce resources, build a powerful deck, and enhance your abilities to withstand relentless zombie hordes. Every expedition is a battle for survival, you must carefully choose your path, manage resources wisely, a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zombie Epoch:Deck Apocalypse.

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  15. 100%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    100% User Score Based on 55 reviews

    Guards II is a tactical turn-based strategy game with seemingly simple rules but deep and thoughtful mechanics. To attack, you only need to swap two heroes — but don’t be fooled, as the devil is in the details: every decision can determine the outcome of the battle. You’ve made a deal with a demon and now venture into the very heart of Hell. Traverse five otherworldly realms filled with terrify… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Guards II: Chaos in Hell.

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  16. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    89% User Score Based on 2,383 reviews

    Circle Empires is a fresh take on the RTS genre, featuring a fast-paced approach to conquering the world. The Circle Empires universe is made of interconnected circles, each containing loot to plunder and foes to defeat. You are the god-like leader of your tiny kingdom, hungry for power. Use your skills to hunt down increasingly powerful enemies and expand your empire. The game world changes ever… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Circle Empires.

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  18. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    93% User Score Based on 6,164 reviews
    Critic Score 85%Based on 1 reviews

    Defend the last bastion of humanity with your squad of heroes! Exterminate fiendish monsters with magic and brute force by night and re-build your battered city defenses by day in this tactical RPG with rogue-lite mechanics. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Last Spell.

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  19. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    82% User Score Based on 251 reviews

    Claim and defend the Tomb of Tyrants against greedy adventurers by matching tiles to build a deadly dungeon full of traps, minions, and more! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tomb of Tyrants.

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  20. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    78% User Score Based on 202 reviews
    Critic Score 51%Based on 4 reviews

    Four heroes are facing a horde of evil! Ultimate abilities, magic artifacts, hero upgrades and clever tactics... All these will help to defeat the Boss. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Guards.

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  21. Welcome to the Microverse, where the battle for survival is fought on a scale you’ve never seen before! Defend, Build, Upgrade: Craft Your Strategy The world is small, but the threats are large—huge even, if you’re a mere fraction of an inch tall. As the defender of this pint-sized domain, you must carefully build and upgrade your defense mechanisms. Create Your Defenses: Use everyday househol… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Liliput Defender.

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  22. 20%Game Brain Score
    20% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    NOTICE: The game WILL open a new tab to a GOOGLE SITES I made to avoid game duplication. You may close that tab at anytime. Pop, strategize, and conquer in Bubble Defense – the ultimate roguelike tower defense experience where every run is unique. In Bubble Defense, bubbles aren’t your friends – they’re your relentless foes. As a tactical defender, you travel from level to level, each procedural… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bubble Defense.

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  23. 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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  24. Game Overview In Fortress of Elements, your mission is to defend your Main Castle from waves of relentless enemies spawning from Enemy Spawners. Strategically place and upgrade towers to destroy incoming foes and prevent them from reaching your castle. Each wave grows more challenging, introducing tougher enemies and greater numbers. Test your strategy, survive as long as you can, and aim f… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fortress of Elements.

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  25. Undead Tide: Light's Defense is an easy-to-pick-up yet strategically deep bullet hell survival game. You will take on the role of a hero, carving a path through an unending tide of the undead, defeating powerful bosses, and protecting humanity's last bastion of hope – the Light! The game features 16 progressively challenging chapters, scaling from a relaxed experience to hardcore trials. Every bat… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Undead Tide: Light's Defense.

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  26. You’ve claimed the best spot on Earth, and now everyone’s out to get you. Defend your camp from waves of angry invaders who want to tear down your home and some even throw you off the cliff. Use automatic ballistas, catapults, and powerful spells (and more) to stop them in their tracks. Earn rewards by defeating enemies, then upgrade your defenses with new siege engines and magical abilities to… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hill Defender.

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  27. 50%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    61% User Score Based on 33 reviews

    Survive Until the End Gather survivors and escape from a world destroyed by zombies. DEFENSURVIVOR is a strategy game where you construct obstacles and deploy survivors to fend off the zombies. Utilize randomly assigned units to survive until the last moment! How to Play Protect the shelter from the oncoming zombies. Build walls around the shelter to limit the zombies' path. Deploy… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Defensurvivor.

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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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  29. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    81% User Score Based on 648 reviews

    The necromancer simulator is back. Assemble your undead from different body parts, combining the abilities of various fantasy races. Upgrade your tower and give it a unique look. Fight your way through hordes of enemies in a procedurally generated world and take Titans under control. Features Undead with SuperpowersAssemble your undead from the body parts of various fantasy races, unlocking countl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Necrosmith 2.

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    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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  31. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    96% User Score Based on 485 reviews

    The replicator robots are back! It's 2528. The machines are increasingly infecting the planets with genetically modified monsters. Challenge them and try to stop the onslaught. Upgrade buildings and heroes, mine resources, discover technology and fight to save humanity! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CARNAGE OFFERING Tower Defense.

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    81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    81% User Score Based on 310 reviews

    Luckitown is a turn-based tower defense where you roll dice to build new structures and cast spells to defend your town. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Luckitown.

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  34. 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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  35. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    95% User Score Based on 334 reviews

    By accident, you broke the seal of the mysterious book in your household's storage. The mythical book contains an enormous magical power that allows users to control any Yokai by defeating them and recording down their name. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Yokai Art: Night Parade of One Hundred Demons.

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  36. Game Introduction: 《Chicken Defense War - Tower Defense》Welcome to the whimsical world of 《Chicken Defense War - Tower Defense》! In this challenging and fun roguelike tower defense game, you will take on the role of a brave chicken commander, leading your flock to fend off wave after wave of enemies. The game features a rich skill system, talent trees, and equipment choices, ensuring that every ad… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chicken Defense War - Tower Defense.

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  37. Skyward Bastion is a tower defense roguelite set on floating islands. Build and upgrade your defenses, survive endless waves of enemies, and explore procedurally expanding maps under a living day-night cycle. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Skyward Bastion.

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  38. 40%Game Brain Score
    40% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    FAIL. UPGRADE. CONQUER! Your castle WILL fall. And that's exactly how you get stronger! Nodes of Nebula is a roguelike tower defense where every defeat fuels your next victory. Defend against waves of AI-corrupted enemies, earn Nebula Cores when you fall, and upgrade your arsenal until you finally conquer wave 99! EVERY DEFEAT MAKES YOU STRONGER! Fail forward in this unique roguelike tower defe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nodes of Nebula.

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  39. 41%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:monetization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    70% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    MERGE, BUILD, AND DEFEND Your fortress is under attack! Choose and place buildings, merge matching ones to make them stronger, and prepare for waves of monsters. Build structures that train knights, horsemen, archers, and mages, while all kinds of turrets and barricades attack or slow down enemies as they approach. Face skeletons, slimes, dragons, giants, and even stronger foes that appear as you… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fortress Merge.

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  40. 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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    49%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    82% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    In the game, you can place defense towers anywhere on the map, but how should you position them for maximum benefit? Should you place resource gathering towers first to accumulate funds, or focus on defense towers to fend off enemies and solve the immediate problem? What’s the best timing to cast spells? All of these factors need to be considered as you prepare for each wave of the beast hordes! … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Orcdom.

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  42. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    86% User Score Based on 865 reviews

    Welcome to Drill Core, where corporate greed meets strategic planet-mining! By day, lead an elite crew of miners, carriers, and guards as they carve a path through hostile alien worlds. Build advanced facilities, upgrade deadly turrets, and prepare for relentless nightly assaults from alien lifeforms. Will you chase maximum efficiency at any cost, or play it safe and fight to survive? Drill Core i… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Drill Core.

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  43. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    93% User Score Based on 29 reviews

    Keep your fire burning against relentless waves of wildlife in this cozy bullet hell tower defense!  Upgrade your campfire, Unlock new characters, Discover new synergies, and survive the night!  Can you protect the campsite? Forge your Strategy - Choose from over 200+ Augments to improve your campfire's abilitiesUnleash new Powers - Unlock new Effects that significantly change how you bat… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fire at Campsite.

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    95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, music
    95% User Score Based on 577 reviews

    The wait is over! The full version of "There Are No Orcs" is OUT NOW! Join the Horde... (of Players)! Find the Discord invite link in the game's main menu or in the sidebar of this Steam page. We're Not Done Yet! We'll keep rolling out new content, squashing bugs, and generally trying to make this game even more awesome for you. Thanks for the incredible support! "There A… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to There Are No Orcs.

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  45. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding
    82% User Score Based on 149 reviews

    All Aboard! The Train Defense Express is out now! 8/07/2025 Update: v1.1.1Patch notes: itch.io | Steam Now available on mobile!Google Play (Android)Apple App Store (iOS) All Aboard! is a mix between auto-battler, survivor, tower defense, and idle/clicker games. The goal is to protect the central objective, the Infinite Power Generator, from endlessly spawning hordes of enemies, and to see how l… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to All Aboard! The Train Defense Express.

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  46. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    70% User Score Based on 166 reviews

    Roadmap About the GameKingdom's Deck is a game about survival and growing your kingdom. As the ruler of the land, you must navigate the challenges of staying alive, taking care of your people's requirements, building a powerful army, and protecting your fort from approaching threats Step into the role of the king, entrusted with the fate of an entire realm. Your journey is guided by your co… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kingdom's Deck.

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    81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    81% User Score Based on 302 reviews

    Stellar Initiative is a roguelike tower defense game where you land on the planet and use your orbit ship to deliver buildings and support you with fire. Features: Choose next mission: scout for new opportunities, mine more resources, discover rare artefacts, defend the position or prepare to fight the boss! Order buildings: turret to hold the position, walls to stop enemy waves, generators… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stellar Initiative.

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  48. 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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  49. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    84% User Score Based on 3,600 reviews
    Critic Score 61%Based on 1 reviews

    A necromancer simulator. Assemble the dead using different body parts while upgrading your tower, combine the abilities of the different fantastic races to fight your way through the hordes of enemies and overrun the ’chosen ones’. To tell the truth, the dead are pretty, uhm, dumb. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Necrosmith.

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    82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    82% User Score Based on 696 reviews

    Tiny Tactics is a Tower Defense game with a heavy focus on mazing, with mechanics inspired by the Auto Chess genre. Tiny Tactics is a love letter to those of us who enjoy focusing on mazing in a Tower Defense. You will be considering your enemy's path at all times while you try to upgrade your units by combining duplicates, getting the perfect class combinations, and placing the right units with … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tiny Tactics.

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