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Looking for games like Desk Defense? Here are top tactical strategy recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with Rift Riff, Fluffy Tower Defense or Tangy TD.

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  1. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, story
    96% User Score Based on 280 reviews

    Jump a rift, fight off monsters, and plunder their world. Rift Riff is a tower defense game noteworthy in two ways: it's particularly strategic and remarkably forgiving. StrategicAt the heart of the strategic layer of Rift Riff is a mix of choosing what towers you bring into each rift and being clever about the various monster behaviors. Monsters attack in waves, either going straight for your Ex… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rift Riff.

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  2. Build. Burn. Freeze. Poison! Waves of furry critters are coming for you! Deer Huskies Even tigers It's your job to stop them! All year long! Sunshine, rain or snow: they don't stop, and neither should you! Place towers, combine their effects, watch as fire, ice, poison and lightning clash in chaotic ways. But be careful: fire and ice cancel each other out - and enemies don't just take … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fluffy Tower Defense.

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    92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    92% User Score Based on 956 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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  4. Ready for some chaos? Command 5 characters in this Roguelite Tower Defense! Build your dream team, crush enemies, and have a blast with adorable pixel art! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mayhem Maidens.

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  5. 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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    96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    96% User Score Based on 1,303 reviews

    Defend Your Garden From the Goblin Horde Use your gnomes to defend your crops from the goblins on a map that expands every day. Use your turn to position your gnomes, prepare your defenses and grow your economy. Test your strategy against endless, procedurally generated encounters and survive long enough to face the goblin king. Every run in Gnomes is one of a kind and is created using a caref… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gnomes.

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  7. 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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  8. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    81% User Score Based on 62 reviews

    Your garden is under attack! As a garden gnome, you grow and sell various vegetables to create an army. You'll pull out weeds, water plants and fight worms as you go through this year's seasons. Can you survive until winter? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Guardener.

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  9. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    92% User Score Based on 53 reviews

    The Last Hearth Defense is a fast-paced top-down Tower Defense game where your mission is to protect the final hearth of civilization from waves of quirky — yet ruthless — monsters! On one side, swarms of prehistoric beasts and fantastical creatures approach. On the other, brave knights, sharpshooting archers, powerful mages, and other heroes rise to defend humanity’s last stronghold. Strategical… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Last Hearth Defense.

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  10. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    97% User Score Based on 15,544 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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  11. Dream magic will In a magical forest, animals began to occupy the territory of other animals for unknown reasons. In order to find out the truth, a team guarding the forest was born! Build a guard force to prevent enemy invasion and explore the truth of the forest! This is a magic strategy tower defense exploration game. You need to explore the big map and collect all kinds of cards, heroes and… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dream magic will.

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  12. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    89% User Score Based on 38 reviews

    This is a dynamic tactical character defense game in the spirit of modern tower defense but set in an urban setting around a popular blogger. Your goal is to prevent a "cancellation": build a perimeter defense, combine different types of guards and fortifications to hold back the influx of marginalized crowds, provocateurs, and aggressive fans. Barricades slow the advance, archers deal p… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Melstorm game.

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  13. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    80% User Score Based on 30 reviews

    Flex your strategic muscles with Gotchi Guardians — a chaotic, multiplayer roguelite tower defense game. Face off against seven other players as you build cute, devastating defenses to protect your Guardian from relentless waves of evil Licks. Adapt to unpredictable events, counter your opponents’ strategies, and outlast the madness to become the last Guardian standing! Meet the GuardiansFrom s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gotchi Guardians - Tower Defense.

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  14. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    77% User Score Based on 48 reviews

    In Cyber Tower 2048, you must defend a cybernetic world from insectoids by building defensive fortifications and battling across various locations. Develop your strategy and collect coins from defeated enemies. Key Features: Epic cyber fantasy in the tower defense genre. 30 waves on each unique location. Build and upgrade defensive structures. A system for improving heroes and weapons. Vario… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cyber Tower 2048.

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  15. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    95% User Score Based on 62 reviews

    Welcome to the frontlines of D.O.T. Defence! Build towers, muster armies, and conquer the map. Fight local matches in 1v1, 2v2, or free-for-all battles against friends and AI-controlled bots. Victory comes with the last HQ standing! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to D.O.T. Defence.

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  16. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    69% User Score Based on 271 reviews

    Epic Auto Towers is a single-player turn-based strategy game combining elements of autobattler, deckbuilder and roguelike. Purchase uncommon and rare Towers and build the strongest combo to withstand the monster assault! Discover unusual Tower combinations as you come back for more. PICK YOUR STRATEGYIn Epic Auto Towers you buy, drag and drop your Towers on the field from the Tower Store. The fie… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Epic Auto Towers.

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    58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, optimization
    93% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    Tower Knight is a deck-building & tower defense strategy game. Make different plans for each challenge's starting deck. Build your deck and adapt your strategy. The map grows as you play your cards. Victory and Defeat Win by surrounding all enemy towers with walls. Your knight can defend themselves, but has limited health. Deck-Building & Tower Defense Build you… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tower Knight.

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  18. Taking Today Off is a light-hearted roguelike deck-builder about managing modern life states. Draw cards, place them on the board, add stickers and tools, and build playful combos. Easy to learn, with fresh choices and strategies every run. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Taking Today Off.

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  19. Boom Buddies is a fast-paced, fixed-position bullet hell survival game focused on pure action and replayability. You have an animal hero locked at the center of the arena while enemies rush in from all directions. Survival depends on smart choices and right upgrades. After clearing waves, you select upgrade cards that modify and enhance your weapon in powerful and sometimes unexpected ways. Eac… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Boom Buddies.

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  20. 54%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    82% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    Wishlist and join the early access launch on Steam Bearzerk is a twisted teddy world where you harness bizarre plush powers, gather an arsenal of wacky weapons, and crush wave after wave of stitched nightmares. Survive 20 grueling round and choose from a whole bunch of teddy heroes, each with their own monstrous quirks and synergy potential. It’s an auto-shooter that focuses on creative builds,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bearzerk.

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  21. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, story
    96% User Score Based on 654 reviews

    Funguys Swarm is a cartoony survivor bullet hell where the forest is on fire—and it’s very much not fine. Become a Funguy, arm yourself with forest-crafted weapons, and unleash some bonkers powers on the Fireking’s army. And maybe—just maybe—save the day if you’re skilled (or lucky) enough. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Funguys Swarm.

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  22. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    81% User Score Based on 108 reviews

    Protect vehicles on the road and survive! Road Defense: Outsiders is a game that combines elements of the 'roguelike' and 'tower defense' genres. Upgrade the towers and your own skills to be able to annihilate all the life around you! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Road Defense: Outsiders.

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  23. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, optimization
    97% User Score Based on 70 reviews

    Islets Defense is a turn-based tower defense game where you build a small village to earn resources and defend your castle. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Islets Defense.

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  24. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    92% User Score Based on 40 reviews

    Explore a mysterious dungeon You are Gobby, a small goblin wanting to find an exit from this seemingly infinite dungeon. But beware! Deadly traps, mad monsters, and even humans infest the labyrinth. Worse, it seems the place is only growing! Dice 'n Goblins is a dungeon-crawler RPG that lets you discover 10 interconnected levels with classic grid-like controls. Walk, run, jump, swim, take stairs… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dice 'n Goblins.

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    85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    85% User Score Based on 211 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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    85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    91% User Score Based on 44 reviews

    As a Soul, you, the player, will team up with Honno and survive this Nightmare! Parry the enemy attacks, fill up your gauge, and destroy your enemies in a sweep! The way you evolve your partner Honno would be the key strategy to break through this Nightmare! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Parry Nightmare.

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  27. 50%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    54% User Score Based on 37 reviews
    Critic Score 57%Based on 3 reviews

    Tunnel of Doom is an action rogue-lite hybrid that mixes tower defense with melee and ranged combat gameplay. Randomly generated, every run is different as you guide Angel on a quest to rescue her husband. Gather resources, discover perks, and use what you find to battle waves of monsters. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tunnel of Doom.

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  28. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    80% User Score Based on 30 reviews

    The Orcs are getting closer and very soon they will get so close that it will be impossible to get out of the elf kingdom. For the good of the people, the king himself is ready to stop the army of monsters. It will be difficult to determine how this battle will end if you don't help him! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lord of the Click 3.

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    96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere
    96% User Score Based on 114 reviews

    Explore an alien world, meet a variety of eccentric characters, unveil an unconventional story, and experience a combat system that blends turn-based strategy with skillful combo execution in this classically-inspired retro RPG adventure! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kor.

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  30. Pygmalion and the Kingdom of Rot is a strategy game built around side-scrolling base defense, deckbuilding, and roguelite decision-making. You must survive and defend yourself on a side-scrolling battlefield filled with height differences, slopes, ledges, pits, and buildable positions. Enemies attack from multiple directions and steadily push toward your core area. Your job is not simply to stand… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pygmalion and the Kingdom of Rot.

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  31. Martians want to regain control of their planet! But we have not yet finished exploiting Martian mining resources... We're going to have to defend ourselves! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Martians Vs Robots.

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  32. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    87% User Score Based on 46 reviews

    What's in the Full Release About the GameA bullet-building roguelite where victory comes before you pull the trigger Defend your home from shadowspawn invaders in this bullet-building roguelike! When a mystical rift unleashes waves of monsters, arm your Arcane Rifle and craft the ultimate magic ammunition to vanish them. From the Creators of "Endgame of Devil" comes their latest mas… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Arcane Trigger.

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  33. The year is 2670, humanity has begun its outward colonial expansion into the stars, the HEC (Human-Earth Coalition) began setting up colonies on the Moon, Venus and Mars. upon expanding out into the Exo-Planets they began scouting Jupiter's moon of IO, where they discovered strange readings. This would lead them to discovering another space faring race known as the Pilakarr, a humanoid species tha… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Solar Defense.

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  34. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability
    94% User Score Based on 233 reviews

    Play as a virus in Winnie's body. Capture cells to grow mutations and learn new actions. Refine his primitive form, gain powerful passive effects and adapt for survival. Explore randomly generated worlds by placing Virus blocks to spread through the body of your host. Discover new cells and make gut decisions to direct the adventure. Collect resources and unlock new abilities. Evolve an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Winnie's Hole.

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  35. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    97% User Score Based on 59 reviews

    Each crystal can be upgraded to attack faster and deal more damage, helping you hold back stronger waves of enemies. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Runebound Bastion.

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    60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    100% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    A mountain and its resident yeti are fed up with mountain climbers clambering around, leaving their garbage and frozen corpses strewn everywhere and prancing around on the peak. How can you help them deal with their climber problem?Your answer? Kill them with everything you've got! Features: Play as a mountain or a yeti, each with their own unique playstyle! Use the powers of nature as the moun… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kill The Climbers.

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  37. 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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  39. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, grinding
    88% User Score Based on 97 reviews
    Critic Score 78%Based on 5 reviews

    A roguelike deckbuilder where you create the dungeon you fight through. Each night use your cards to expand the ruins then battle through them, harvesting Glimour from the lost souls and improving your deck. Can you reach The Warden and defeat it, so The Maiden will grant your heart’s desire? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Into the Restless Ruins.

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    86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    86% User Score Based on 219 reviews

    Become the Guardian of the Abyss and lead the Great Migration to bring forth the next Crab God Use your growing knowledge and great power to command your loveable crab babies (Crablings) to restore your ocean domain and protect your successor’s egg as you venture into the watery depths. GROW YOUR CRABLING COLONY Raise your Crablings! Nurture their personalities and potential as they worship you,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crab God.

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    97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    97% User Score Based on 4,090 reviews

    Voidigo is a chaotic and colorful roguelite shooter with a focus on dynamic and unique boss fights. Equip the many weapons and powerups to fight back the void corruption throughout the worlds. Hunt or be hunted. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Voidigo.

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    78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, grinding
    88% User Score Based on 40 reviews

    You are a mote of light shining in the dark. You are also the only thing standing in the way of the approaching darkness. There are no phases or waves in Everwarder - there's you, your units, and a procedurally-generated world with unique challenges for each run. How long will you last until you're snuffed out and forced to return to limbo? Tower defense like no otherEvery run starts with your cr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Everwarder.

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    97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    97% User Score Based on 2,360 reviews

    Emberward is a unique tower defense game that focuses on maze building and interesting tower mechanics. Construct mazes with blocks of different shapes and set up defense towers on them to withstand the onslaught of monsters! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Emberward.

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  44. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    93% User Score Based on 581 reviews

    Protect the oldest tree on Earth from Humanity Tear through hordes of enemies Sow trees to help you Active Tower Defense rogue-like gameplay Personalize your creature with new attacks Huge amount of upgrades Various of starting situation with unique skins A never seen before character with 10/10 procedural animation Play as an invincible mass destruction weapon If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FROM ASHES, BLOOM.

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  45. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    92% User Score Based on 283 reviews

    Welcome to the world’s weirdest factory. You don’t swing swords or cast spells, instead you build tiny heroes out of shapes, and hope for the best as they come up against endless swarms of increasingly brutal enemies. All in a day’s work! Drop shapes onto conveyor belts to craft self-operation heroes. Want a soldier? Try a circle and a triangle. Want a tank? Try circle and square. H… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ShapeHero Factory.

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  46. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    98% User Score Based on 98 reviews

    You and allies, avian inhabitants of Sanctree City, build structures and production lines on the tree, crafting weapons to fend off subterranean insects. Defense is just the start—dig deeper, destroy nests, fortify new defenses against escalating threats for an impregnable stronghold. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Guardians of the Sanctree.

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  47. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    92% User Score Based on 78 reviews

    Bean Beasts gain experience, evolve and unlock additional attacks. Each Beast comes with a unique special ability and secondary attack. Choose the path to best suit your strategy. Use walls to redirect enemies however you see fit. Game Features: 10 unique Bean Beasts, each with 3 evolution stages. 12 unique Traps, each with 2 upgrade paths. 21 individual player-trigger… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bean Beasts.

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  48. 57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    71% User Score Based on 31 reviews

    Block Tower TD is a roguelike tower defense strategy game with interesting innovations. Build a world out of blocks, choose random upgrades to make every run unique. Features CREATING THE WORLD. The world consists of blocks that you can place anywhere. Thanks to this, you will be able to think over a defense plan. BUILD TOWERS. Tower locations are the most important aspect in tower defense games. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Block Tower TD.

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    97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    97% User Score Based on 305 reviews

    LunarLux is filled to the brim with Sci-Fi references, scientific facts, quirky & lovable characters, and a fantastic Moon to explore; filled with technologically advanced Space Colonies and Cities, as well as Ancient Ruins of a civilization long forgotten.Science and Knowledge...is the ultimate power. Soon, humanity will witness the infinite potential of the universe’s strongest cosmic energy: An… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to LunarLux.

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    61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, replayability
    100% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Fight to survive in this intense twin-stick shooter! Collect sentries, items, and drones as you unleash mayhem to defend a mining outpost from waves of goopy monsters that emerge from below. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Minigunner.

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