Skip to main content
Games like Empires in Ruins - The bastard child of 4X and Tower Defense

Games like Empires in Ruins - The bastard child of 4X and Tower Defense

Games like Empires in Ruins - The bastard child of 4X and Tower Defense

Looking for games like Empires in Ruins - The bastard child of 4X and Tower Defense? Here are top action recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with Empires in Ruins, NecroCity or Unstoppable Gorg.

Change display type

Skip Platform filter

Skip Play Mode filter

Skip Price filter
  1. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, character development
    80% User Score Based on 102 reviews

    Empires in Ruins is the story-driven bastard child of 4X and Tower Defense. The Western Marches are aflame, will the grumpy and drunk Sergeant Hans Heimer be the one to quell it? Lead world map strategy in 4X-style, re-conquer your provinces, rebuild settlements and authority through your scoundrel officers. Fight Tower Defense and RTS-like bloody battles with up to 17 different towers and … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Empires in Ruins.

    View Game
  2. View Game
    33%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    46% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    Welcome to NecroCity, a place that does not bustle with life. Take on the role of the governor of this dark city - manage your resources and develop your NecroCity. NecroCity is a city-building economic strategy game, with a defense and combat system. The world of the dead is just in front of you! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NecroCity.

    View Game
  3. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    73% User Score Based on 266 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 1 reviews

    Revolutionary Tower DefenseDANGER! Earth is under attack from a vast armada of flying saucers. Only you can stop the invasion of these relentless alien monsters - don't let a single one through! Get ready for a revolution in tower defense that will send you spinning. Defend the solar system by sending satellites into orbit around planets, moons and space stations. Create the perfect defense by rot… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unstoppable Gorg.

    View Game
  4. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    80% User Score Based on 108 reviews

    Empires in Ruins is the story-driven bastard child of 4X and Tower Defense. The Western Marches are aflame, will the grumpy and drunk Sergeant Hans Heimer be the one to quell it? Lead world map strategy in 4X-style, re-conquer your provinces, rebuild settlements and authority through your scoundrel officers. Fight Tower Defense and RTS-like bloody battles with up to 17 different towers and … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Empires in Ruins.

    View Game
  5. 57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, music
    92% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    Welcome to a world consumed by darkness. Take charge of the fight against the Lord of Darkness, whose army of skeletons spreads chaos and destruction. This is a turn-based strategy game with a deep storyline, where every decision you make impacts not only the outcome of battles but the fate of the entire world. Are you ready to challenge the darkness? Cinematic storytelling: The story co… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Times.

    View Game
  6. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    94% User Score Based on 930 reviews
    Critic Score 76%Based on 6 reviews

    Welcome to Titanium Court! Table for one? You have a reservation I assume? You don’t!? Ah, I see. Just minding your own business before stumbling into a realm of magic and faeries, were you? Not to worry, happens all the time. Tell you what, why don’t I see if we can squeeze you in somewhere while you become acquainted with the many amenities offered by the Court. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Titanium Court.

    View Game
  7. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay
    94% User Score Based on 159 reviews

    Antenna Dilemma is a short and witty point&click in which you'll follow the story of C432632, a finicky grey cube that sure doesn't want to miss his favorite TV show. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Antenna Dilemma: Prologue.

    View Game
  8. View Game
    92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    92% User Score Based on 150 reviews

    Three ruthless kings have declared war on your lands! Their merciless armies march forward, drowning the sacred swamps in blood and leaving only ruin in their wake. But the power of ancient magic still lingers beneath the surface—and it’s up to you to awaken it. Take command of mystical artifacts, each imbued with powerful spells, and turn the swamplands into a deadly labyrinth for the invaders. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Magical Runes.

    View Game
  9. View Game
    88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    88% User Score Based on 151 reviews

    PS: The game was developed by one person. Dark PGT – A Souls-like Comedy Mini-Game on Unreal Engine 5Mad Journey: A Ticket to the UnknownWelcome to chaos! How far are you willing to go? And is there a way back? Choose your path, make insane decisions, and try not to lose your mind. You take on the role of a military alcoholic with a mysterious gift—or perhaps a curse—seeing glimpses of the fut… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark PGT.

    View Game
  10. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere
    83% User Score Based on 42 reviews

    Pitty Meaty is a terrifying creepypasta survival horror game in which players face horror and fear while exploring a dark forest. In this game, you must survive in a dangerous area where the foul presence of a swollen corpse head rises above the tallest trees. You need to collect ammo and notes to uncover the mystery hidden in this grim forest. Immerse yourself in an atmosphere of horror where eve… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pitty Meaty.

    View Game
  11. View Game
    69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    92% User Score Based on 26 reviews

    Climb to the heavens across worlds, avoiding dangerous enemies in this "Souls-Like" game. ⭐⭐⭐ - Climb to the top using jumps and bounces off the wall. - Dodge arrows and other projectiles of enemies who want to prevent your ascent! - Open shortcuts to get back from a fall faster! - Light a campfire to teleport to other precincts! - Rest by the campfire to replenish the player's heal… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pal Up!.

    View Game
  12. View Game
    98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    98% User Score Based on 193 reviews

    A fast-paced action platformer doubling as the most realistic chair simulator money can buy! Have you ever wondered what your chair thinks? What it believes? What it desires? Learn the answers and destroy some dimensions along the way! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CHAIRS.

    View Game
  13. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    100% User Score Based on 28 reviews

    Sussy tower defense game with unlimited ways to play the game. Choose your map, buy towers and defend against limitless waves of enemies. - 12 unique towers, each with 2 upgrade paths - 15 exciting maps - 10 enemy types - 3 difficulty levels - Freeplay mode after beating the map - Unlimited strategies to beat the game Help the Amoguses to defend the Sus City! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Amogus TD 2 - Defense of the Sus.

    View Game
  14. Business wars is a hardcore mix of strategy battles and business theory card game. Use your unique deck facing the business world situation, discover all possible strategy, and be the TOP 1 CEO in the business world! Features Dynamic Deck Building: Choose your cards wisely! Discover hundreds of cards to add to your deck with each attempt at climbing TOP CEO in the word. Select cards that work … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Business Wars - The Card Game.

    View Game
  15. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    76% User Score Based on 50 reviews

    Open The Gates! About the GameSidescrolling Castlebuilder. Real-time strategy game. The emperor has lost control over his kingdom! Now he has appointed you as the leader of a new conquest. Become a master of castle building and defense in this genre-blending sidescroller game. As you construct and fortify your fortress, you'll have a variety of defenses at your disposal, including walls, tower… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Open The Gates!.

    View Game
  16. 57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    57% User Score Based on 63 reviews

    Freedom Defender is a satirical tower defense game set in a fictional country obsessed in keeping it's borders free from foreigners. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Freedom Defender.

    View Game
  17. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    85% User Score Based on 66 reviews

    推荐好玩的游戏https://store.steampowered.com/app/1125480 https://store.steampowered.com/app/2026520/_the_Apocryphal_Gensoukyou/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/2083560/_/ About the GameDisclaimerThis game is for entertainment only. It does not represent any group or individual, nor does it represent or agree with any political views. This game is based on a fictional world, which involves the charac… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 川建国同志想要连任/Comrade Trump's Re-election.

    View Game
  18. Valak, a young man, is thrust into adventure on a seemingly normal day. This adventure changes depending on a single choice he is forced to make. What path will you choose? What side will you represent? Jump into the world of Valcarta and help Valak change its fate forever. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Valcarta: Rise of the Demon.

    View Game
  19. View Game
  20. View Game
    86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    86% User Score Based on 676 reviews

    You think you’ve seen everything in Stream already?! No, buddy, you never saw anything like that before! The Vikings against the cows! Show them the strength of Odin and twist their horns off! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cows VS Vikings.

    View Game
  21. View Game

    The Qajar Cat is the story of a mother cat together with her kitten which, accidentally, becomes the apple of the Iranian King's eye. The King (Naser al-Din Shah Qajar) takes it under his roof and bestows all kinds of lavish royal blessings to it. Becoming jealous of the cat, the women in the harem steal it by way of a nocturnal plot and throw it down a well to get rid of it. This is the vicissitu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Qajary Cat.

    View Game
  22. View Game
    50%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    71% User Score Based on 21 reviews

    Yrminsul is a strategy game where thebattles are in the form of a tower defense. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Yrminsul.

    View Game
  23. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    92% User Score Based on 157 reviews

    It's a nice sunny day in Dingletopia and Prince Dingle Dorfen and his wise adviser Forlorn Gumpel are slurping up the gorpulsen and planning their next conquest. Their life of luxury is soon interrupted however when Orcs burst into the lands with rattling sabers. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dingletopia: Nation Under Siege (by Orcs).

    View Game
  24. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    91% User Score Based on 46 reviews

    Command cryptocurrencies to fight against blockchain threats in this stylish, high-action tower defense game. Prices influence the powers of your cryptos in real time. Features squad customization, skill trees, base building, mini-games, and Endless mode. Tip: Keep calm and "HODL" the line. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crypto Against All Odds.

    View Game
  25. 【Game System】 This game is a fresh take on defense action that blends “dynamic tower defense”—where you guide an automatically moving target to the goal—with “action strategy,” which tests your own skills, and “roguelite” elements that change every time you play. It features intuitive, fully mouse-based controls. 【Story】 The march toward “Initialization” cannot be stopped by anyone. Defeat i… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unity Sanctuary: Rampage of the Void.

    View Game
  26. Game InformationYggdra Survivor is a Roguelite Area Defense game where you must survive endless monster waves and reach the top of the tower. ⚔️ ️ HERO ➜ MONSTERS ⬅ HERO ‍♀️ [ YOU ] ⚡ HERO ➜ ⬅ HERO Key Features️ Coward's Survival Strategy Your protagonist is weak. Very weak. But his smartphone holds the power to summon otherworldly heroes. Keep your frightened character safe while … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to YGGDRA: SURVIVOR.

    View Game
  27. The factory world of Hephaestus burns. Once a beacon of industry and production is now a graveyard of steel and fire. Endless xeno hordes swarm across its ruined surface, and you command the final stronghold: A lone sentinel tower standing as humanity's last defense against total annihilation.Irongrim Tower is a unique fusion of tower defense and city-building strategy, set in a compelling dark sc… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Irongrim Tower.

    View Game
  28. STAND: Sins of the Immortals is a brutal hack and slash action game set in a corrupted realm overrun by darkness. Choose one of three cursed immortals: Tank, Archer, or Samurai, and carve your path through relentless waves of enemies. Fight solo, supported by your two fixed companions, each with their own combat style and abilities, delivering the feel of a full team even when playing alone. Onlin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to STAND: Sins of the Immortals.

    View Game
  29. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Sigils of Nightfall is a roguelike deckbuilder where you fight for survival in turn-based battles, shaped by merciless decisions and resource management. Set in a gothic apocalyptic world inspired by the acclaimed tabletop RPG MÖRK BORG, every struggle is a slow descent into ruin. WISHLIST NOW on Steam! You are a condemned soul, shackled within Mountain’s Penance, a dungeon of rot and despair. B… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sigils of Nightfall.

    View Game
  30. The Dragon Vein withers, civilization hangs by a thread! As the last hope of the dragonkin, gather legendary allies in a fast-paced action TD fused with deep roguelite progression! Customize hundreds of trap and character abilities, dash through multi-level battlefields to set deadly killzones, and unleash synergistic combos in 4-player co-op! Every run is a fresh strategic challenge – fight for y… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Furry Defenders​​.

    View Game
  31. 49%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    82% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Deathly Dominion is an action-packed survival game that pits players against endless hordes of zombies in a post-apocalyptic world. In this grim setting, players must use all their skills and resources to fend off increasingly challenging waves of the undead. Each horde brings new dangers and challenges, requiring quick reflexes and well-thought-out strategies to survive. With a tense atmosphere a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deathly Dominion.

    View Game
  32. Grand Ages: Medieval is a grand-scale real-time strategy game set in the High Middle Ages – the year 1050 AD. In this time of unprecedented progress and growing population you lead your people and advance through the decades by utilising construction, research, expansion and conquest in an area extending from Scandinavia and North Africa; to Portugal, the Caucasus and the Middle East. New fron… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Grand Ages: Medieval.

    View Game
  33. THE GRAND PLAN BACKFIRED. World leaders and the scientists serving them aimed to reduce humanity under the guise of "population control." But there was one variable they didn't calculate: The dead didn't go quietly. They came back. When billions of corpses rose again with an insatiable hunger, kingdoms fell, armies collapsed, and the world was buried in dark ash. Outside, there is only … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zombi Efem.

    View Game
  34. View Game

    Survive as a dark sorcerer and collect fallen spirits to turn them into your own unholy defense against corrupt angels! Take the role of a dark sorcerer as you defend yourself against waves of angels seeking to destroy you! Presented in retro 4-tone style, Hell Well is a top-down tower defense survival game where your downfall is inevitable, but the challenge is to survive and take down as many f… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hell Well.

    View Game
  35. Empire Castle "Empire Castle" presents an engaging and strategic tower defense gaming experience. with amazing endless challenges levels, intuitive controls, and user-friendly environment for understanding gameplay, this game empowers you to exercise your tactical leadership, offering endless entertainment and trials."Empire Castle" is a strategic tower defense game offline.ABOUT GAME:Prepare for … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Empire Castle - Tower Defense.

    View Game
  36. Get ready to immerse yourself in the thrilling world of ZomWick, where you'll discover a strategic hybrid of a third-person shooter and tower defense game that's bound to test your wits and reflexes. Welcome to ZomWick - a game where time is your only weapon against the endless horde of the undead. As Dr. Astro Spider, you must protect your precious town using a unique combination of time-manipula… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ZomWick.

    View Game
  37. Unleash the awesome power of nature as you lead a band of brave warriors across a ruined landscape to defeat an evil shaman. With the elements at your fingertips, there will be no stopping you! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Weather Lord: In Search of the Shaman.

    View Game
  38. View Game
    8%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    13% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    Welcome to "Eugenics" ! In this management-strategy game, you play the sorcerer's apprentice of genetics, in Utopia-1 colony. Decipher the genome and create your brave new world, for better or for worse… "Eugenics" works like Mastermind board game : first, you'll have to identify every gene and its effect. Then, you'll be able to modify and edit the genom. As a demiurge, you will however have to r… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eugenics.

    View Game
  39. The near future. The world was flooded with waste from factories. Over time, almost all the land is bogged down in the waste. All garbage and chemicals were able to reach even to hell itself. Satan did not like it very much and he sent his creations to the ground in order to destroy all people for this garbage. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super Trashforce.

    View Game
  40. There exists a most curious and powerful race in the world of Ospes, able to manipulate and alter matter itself. Their numbers are few, and from the beginning they have lived as outcasts, perceived as a threat to the world and every living thing in it. They are called Theolar. Thymetians, the most dominant race on Ospes, have done all that they can to suppress the Theolar. For they, more than a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Manifest.

    View Game
  41. Jianghu Bounty Hunter is a solo-developed open-world wuxia management game on Steam. It integrates caravan management, survival resource gathering, faction warfare, and tower defense auto-battler strategy gameplay. Powered by a dynamically interconnected living world system, it presents a vivid, unrestrained martial arts jianghu full of possibilities. 1. Core LoreDuring the chaotic Spring and Aut… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 江湖大镖客.

    View Game
  42. King's Well is a steampunk-themed roguelite deckbuilder where players use high-stakes poker logic to power industrial machine combat. After a kingdom falls into ruin due to a gambling plague, the King casts the most notorious gamblers into The Well; a deep, industrial pit filled with rusted machinery and failed experiments. To earn your freedom, you must salvage derelict weapons and "fuel" them u… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to King’s Well.

    View Game
  43. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    67% User Score Based on 434 reviews

    Masters of Albion is a god game that goes beyond the genre. Mixing strategy with simulation, town management and tower defence, the game takes you into the rich narrative world of Albion. Starting in the undeveloped village of Oakridge, players will step into the body of a god, controlling the town and its citizens, building a small business and completing orders for various customers. But Masters… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Masters of Albion.

    View Game
  44. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    100% User Score Based on 34 reviews

    Future Plan About the GameA strange acid rain carrying an unknown virus fell for seven days and seven nights. Humanity vanished. The cities fell. The dead began to walk. But the animals survived. And some of them evolved. Now, as one of the few intelligent survivors left in the wasteland, you'll fight to protect civilization's final hope: an unfinished rocket project capable of ending th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Keep Her Safe.

    View Game
  45. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    100% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    A roguelike tower defense with a card-driven twist. Build your deck, carve out tunnels, and deploy defences directly into the path of the swarm. Rank up your chosen Guild and rescue your Dwarven crew to get off this frackin’ slime-infested moon! DIG TO VICTORY: Rescue your crew from six unique mining locations each with five increasingly difficult depths. Drag Dig cards to excavate new tunnels to… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Into the Slimy Mines.

    View Game
  46. View Game
  47. Notice Before Playing:  Before starting your game make sure your pc resolution is at least 1280x720 or 1920x1080. Also, in options in the actual game, set your game to fullscreen, and stretch screen to avoid sprites cutting off. The best way to play it! Also, errors I can't fix, but doesn't affect going forward in the game. Since the game engine broke the scripts, the shop glitches out, and cra… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cataclysmic Bite.

    View Game
  48. 《Trigger of Silence》 is a first-person survival defense game that combines intense melee combat with gunplay. In this invaded world, you play as a super soldier who must hold your ground and fend off waves of dragon-like humanoid creatures. Powerful Weapons The game features very unique weapons. Each weapon can use skill cartridges to unleash powerful abilities, dealing devastating damage to… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Trigger of Silence.

    View Game
  49. 99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    99% User Score Based on 965 reviews

    Pronoun Palace is a word-spelling roguelike set in a dystopian future where the government has taken your pronouns. Use spells to manipulate letter tiles, catch fish, and abuse amphetamines to defeat the Party and get your pronouns back! Gameplay Strategize your spelling; use wooden tiles to attack and plastic tiles to defend. Activate spells to manipulate tiles to your favor—shift letters acros… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pronoun Palace.

    View Game
  50. 41%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    70% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Space Bross is a thrilling blend of action 2.5D roguelite, and Tower Defense genres. You’re a retired astronaut. You had one job: chill. But then they came for your chicken. Now it’s personal. Set off on a chaotic journey across deep space in Space Bross, a roguelite tower defense action game where survival means lasers, loot, and a whole lot of clucking vengeance. Explore dangerous, ev… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Bross.

    View Game