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  1.                                           is a rogue-like shooter tower defense experience set in a stunning synthwave-inspired universe. Step into a world of neon lights, pounding original synthwave soundtrack, and intense action as you defend six vital towers from never-ending waves of enemies. Every run is unique: blast through hordes of foes, level up, and choose from a variety of powerfu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Command-Ω Omega.

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  2.   Fantasy Shootoff   Fantasy Shootoff is a free PvPvE fantasy game where you fight against enemy npcs or have a duel with your friends on one big map filled with crazy weapons, story and much more. Play Single player and level up your character or jump into Multiplayer and kill enemies or just hang out. Fantasy Shootoff is constantly being updated so be ready. Fantasy Shootoff is developed and pu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fantasy Shootoff.

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  3. 30%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    30% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Step into the world of Siege Island, a tribute to the classic arcade game "Rampart". Prepare yourself for an immersive 3D action-puzzle game that will test your strategic skills and reflexes. As the Orcish fleet draws near, the duty to safeguard your island from their assaults is yours. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Siege Island.

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  4. 79%Game Brain Score
    79% User Score Based on 8,090 reviews

    Offline Tower Defense strategy! Defend your base from enemies. Download TD now! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to AOD - Art Of Defense.

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  5. “Stop the invaders, cleanse the Corruption, and Pray to the Guardian Spirits” PRAY or DIE  is a tactical defence game about fight against greedy invaders. Gather resources, build defense towers, and harvest Faith at the temple. Equip weapons on your sailboat, and with help from the Guardian Sprits' power, Defend the island in a Survivors-like, tower defense, MOBA, action roguelite. (Seriou… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pray or Die: Tactical Defense.

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  6. *The game is still under development, the English localization is not completely ready, there may be some translation errors and untranslated texts in the demo, we will update it as soon as possible! As an RTS strategy game, Deep Dark Forest includes elements of exploration and expansion, combat, construction, technology development, and management. But the gameplay design inspired by the &quo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deep Dark Forest.

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  7. 51%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics
    83% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    "Red Planet Rampart" is a game not to be missed. Dive into this harsh yet fascinating red world now, and commence your journey to dominate Mars. Every choice, every battle, it's more than survival—it's about creating a legacy on the Red Planet. Are you ready to face the Martian frontier? Game Background Brief: Get ready for an epic Mars survival challenge! In "Red Planet Rampart, " an immersive sc… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Red Planet Rampart.

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  8. Zero Fire will includes Zero Wing and Hellfire, the collection will also include the Toaplan-developed side-scrolling run-and-gun bonus game Demon’s World. Zero Wing Cats, the leader of a band of swashbuckling space pirates, is terrorizing the galaxy. You must pilot the only remaining Milky Way attack craft into combat and stop Cats and his buccaneers! Defend the galaxy from vicious space pirate… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Toaplan Arcade Garage: Zero Fire.

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  9. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Overview "New Eden" is a free-form strategic tower-defence game developed by team 3D3N to challenge the status-quo of grid-based tower defence gameplay - by giving the player absolute freedom over how they choose to defend their biodome by placing towers anywhere on the map.  Discover tower combinations and strategize for the most efficient and destructive base imaginable, but beware, enemies come… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to New Eden.

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  10. The aim of the game is to protect your castle from the deadly, evil enemies that emerge from the Cave of Bokdun. You will fight them off in the Enchanted Forest, where every time the path is different, and use your extraordinary craftmanship to build powerful turrets. You will also have the privilege of using the castle’s most precious swords, to help you defeat all the enemies. Are you ready to d… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Morgof's Reckoning.

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  11. ASTRA GENESIS One planet. One colony. A future to build. It all begins on a world that remains largely untapped. A few resources, basic infrastructure, and a colony ready to grow. But building a civilization takes more than producing ever greater quantities. You will need to strike the right balance between industrial development, scientific research, energy needs, exploration, and defense. In … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Astra Genesis.

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    73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    83% User Score Based on 40 reviews

    Build your island around a fragile lighthouse in this Gloomy tile-placement strategy game. Balance growth, economy, and defense - because when night falls, THEY will rise from the depths. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ShoreTiles.

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  13. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, music
    92% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    Spires of Morosith is a tactical tower defense game with a blend of real-time-strategy elements. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spires of Morosith: Gossamer Sundered.

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  14. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    95% User Score Based on 144 reviews

    A mini action city-builder in a post-post-apocalyptic world. Grow your settlement. Fend off waves of enemies. Restore nature. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Existential Treads.

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  15. Return to the magical sand table: Tactical Archer has been upgraded to version 2.0! Building on its mix of strategic tower defense and hands-on archery, the 2.0 update introduces autumn and winter environments, two new defensive towers, online co-op for 1–4 Player, mixed play between desktop and VR players, and a game lobby with public rooms. A brand-new map editor makes map creation more conveni… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tactical Archer.

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  16. 65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics
    100% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    Grow, evolve, and command a tribe of adorable mushrooms to defend your forest from axe-wielding invaders. Play across infinite procedurally generated islands, stack wild modifiers, and make every lumberjack regret picking up an axe in this 3D TD game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shrooms! Tower Defence.

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  17. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    81% User Score Based on 48 reviews

    Flooded is a reversed city-builder, in which you need to optimize your production on an island that shrinks over time. Gather enough resources to flee to safety, while the surrounding world is getting flooded. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Flooded.

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  18. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    84% User Score Based on 1,214 reviews
    Critic Score 85%Based on 2 reviews

    "You are outgunned. You are massively outnumbered. You must win." These are your orders. Humanity has already fought its war against the machines -- and lost. AI death squads stand watch over every planet and every wormhole, the few remaining human settlements are held captive in orbiting bubbles, and the AIs have turned their attention outward, away from the galaxy, to alien threats or opportuni… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to AI War: Fleet Command.

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  20. 30%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    42% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    The gameplay is inspired by famous last stands from some of history's deadliest conflicts, such as the Second World War and the Sino-Japanese War. A hybrid of Tower Defense and Real-Time Strategy with a lot of replay value. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Warfront Defenders.

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  21. Gluon is a combat, survival and exploration game with space battles featuring massive numbers of ships. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gluon.

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    77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    77% User Score Based on 352 reviews

    Explore the vast emptiness of space. Take command of your ships, push the competition back and create your empire. Helium Rain is a realistic space opera. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Helium Rain.

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  23. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, atmosphere
    92% User Score Based on 1,826 reviews

    Build and design your own fleets and stand opposed to the Particulate in this physics/strategy/RTS/fleet hybrid. Build partially destructible and self repairing ships that interact with enemies less controlled by some scripted logic and more driven by a real time massive physics particle simulation. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Particle Fleet: Emergence.

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    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.

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  25. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    78% User Score Based on 32 reviews

    The time of war has come! Take the command of your kingdom and use your strategic skills to defend the siege against your fortifications. You can’t win only by defending your Kingdom. Develop your economics, assemble and upgrade your army to defeat the enemy forces in a real Battle of Kings. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Battle of Kings VR.

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  26. Welcome to Arcane Survival Step into a vibrant, beautifully stylized anime world powered by Unreal Engine 5.5. In this realm, magic is everything. You are a powerful sorcerer thrust into a relentless arena of mystical chaos. Whether fighting alone or standing side-by-side with your coven, you must harness raw elemental forces, craft unstoppable spell combinations, and obliterate screens full of m… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Arcane Survival.

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  27. A unique journey following a lone space commander who ventures into the silence of the Solar System, exploring the dark surfaces of distant planets and moons to gather scientific data, establish small outposts, and search for new worlds and potential habitats for humanity. In the cold, dark, and isolated void of space, every step becomes a fight for survival. Each planet offers a distinct atmosph… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Commanders: Solar System.

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  28. Stranded on a tropical island, you're at the bottom of the food chain. Predators hunt you, herbivores devour your crops, and you cannot fight back. Plant, build, and outsmart the wildlife to survive in this tactical survival-defense game where your only weapons are your wits and your walls. The Island's Food Chain You’re stranded at the bottom of a ruthless ecosystem. Predators roam the island, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cruel Paradise.

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  29. 40%Game Brain Score
    40% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Devilbreath - The First Seal The mist arrived without warning. It rolled out of the deep woods like a slow exhale—cold, bitter, and wrong. Crops dulled. Animals fled. People stopped sleeping. And at the edge of the village, shapes began to move where no living thing should. You are not a knight. Not a mage. Not chosen by prophecy. You are a villager with no army behind you—only stubbornness, fe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Devilbreath: The First Seal.

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  30. To conquer the atrocious, brain-devouring creatures that dwell in the far reaches of outer space...you will need tactical prowess of galactical proportions! Choose between three different commanders and battle for control of a planet in furious multiplayer battles...or follow the commanders in a wacky romp in a carefully crafted single player mode! Each commander has a their own unique card deck,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tactical Galactical.

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  31. 31%Game Brain Score
    31% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    This game was initially submitted to Craftpix jam 2025-2 jam with the theme "Cute but dangerous". I fixed and tweaked it afterwards for the Game Off 2025 jam with the theme "waves". Both jams overlapped and the game versions submitted to each jam were fully developed within the jam period. Spoilers There are two sections of the game after you go through the "Prologue" you will enable the secon… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Last Turtle.

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  32. Hexbotica is a turn-based strategy game played on a single hex world made of three layers: subterranean caverns, the surface, and the open sky above. Your robots fight, mine, and build across all three layers at once. Build the factory. The factory builds the army. Resources come from gem deposits that eventually run dry. Mined gems are refined and sent through pipe networks of your own desig… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hexbotica.

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  33. Your Islands Are in Danger, Lord!In a majestic land composed of countless islands, enemies have risen to destroy your settlements and annihilate your people. Yet, as the Lord of these lands, you are the last line of defense! Combine your real-time strategy skills and tactical thinking to build the perfect army, position your soldiers strategically, and defend your islands against enemy invasions. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lord Of Island.

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  34. Darkness Falls Again — The Return of “Abyss Night” Centuries ago, the skies turned crimson and monsters poured into the world. That night, the world was nearly consumed by a force known as the “Abyss.” Now, the catastrophe once sealed away by legendary heroes has returned. Protect the Crystal. Darkness once again blankets the land, and each night, stronger monsters surge forth through dimensi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Abyss Defence.

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  35. Embark on an adventure filled with strategy and excitement in Seal of the Demon: Heroes Unite! As a brave commander, you'll gather a variety of adorable and unique units to protect the seal of the demon and defend against the invasion of dark forces. Game Features Diverse Unit Selection: Unlock and develop dozens of unique characters, each with their own skills and traits, creating countless co… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DemonSeal:HeroicGathering.

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  36. Mars Defender An Atari 2600 game Introduction Humanity has reached a new frontier: the ambitious mission to terraform Mars. Giant orbital stations now circle the red planet, providing the energy, resources, and control systems required to transform a barren world into a new home. But this bold endeavor has not gone unnoticed. From beyond the solar system, alien forces have emerged, d… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mars Defender.

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  37. Defense Legend 5: Build a defense - TD strategy to protect the peace. ☄️ In the future, after the attacks of dark forces. The Earth has suffered enormous damage. The last line of defense had fallen. Those attacks caused the environment on earth to change no longer suitable for human habitation. ☄️ A project to migrate to other habitable planets is underway with tower defense strategy. Legions ar… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Defense Legend 5: Survivor TD.

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  38. This is a turn based strategy game where you must control your drones and robot dogs to stop an old version of Neuro that has gone rogue. How to play: Click on one of your units (in the bottom half) to select it.Once selected, you can move that unit by clicking a square on your half of the board, or make the unit attack by clicking on the enemy side.After selecting the actions for your units, yo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Neuro Saves the World!.

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  39. Last Hope Of Pirates is an action-packed tower defense game set in the treacherous world of high seas and ruthless pirates. Players are tasked with defending their sea bastion against waves of increasingly challenging enemy ships, each with their own unique abilities and strategies. From fast and agile scout ships to heavily armored war galleons, the enemies bring relentless action that tests both… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Last Hope Of Pirates.

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  40. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    HUNKER DOWN AND DEFEND THE EXO-SECTOR BEACON TOWER ExoCrystal TD is a tower defense game set in a futuristic world where you must protect the last remaining Crystal Station from waves of enemies intent on its destruction. Strategically position your towers to defend the crystal, which will reward your efforts in return. This mission is given only to the most skilled commanders. Do you have wha… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ExoCrystal TD.

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  41. 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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    53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 4 reviews

    ReEarth is an exciting real-time strategy (RTS) indie game. Here, you will play as humanity's last hope. By continuously upgrading and building your base, dispatching various types of tanks and units, you will fend off the oncoming swarms and reclaim Earth amidst the endless tides of monsters. Prepare for the challenge, return to Earth, and save the future of humanity! Gameplay Rising from ruins, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ReEarth.

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  43. 62%Game Brain Score
    62% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    Terra Centauri is an free open source video game combining two of my favorite things Anime, Science Fiction, and Real Time Strategy. [Media 2152221] Features -Game is centered around randomly... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Terra Centauri: Last Stand.

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  44. 31%Game Brain Score
    31% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    In this new story of legendary girls and boys the beginning, the Demon of the universe is back to control our dying world of a cosmic monolith of town people all doomed. Reid sleeps in Natalie in the morning and wakes up with exits of her stomach and a family of love our kids in a safe home but Fiona stops it and closes it to keep our library town safe, Reid is something of a disaster world cosmic… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Epic Battle Fantasy: Universe.

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  45. made for MiniJam110 - Theme: Sacrifice, please consider leaving a comment or a rating :-) When the demons came, nothing but human sacrifices could keep them at bay. Now the village is devoid of live, only the old and the weak remain. The last few villagers prepare for a desperate attempt at defending their home in a last stand against the relentless horde. How to play Click and drag the villager'… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Village.

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  46. 76%Game Brain Score
    76% User Score Based on 27 reviews

    [Media 23463364] [Media 24614596] Play Mission 1: Operation Arctic Strike for free! "Enemy has deployed a new fleet of nuclear submarines to remain hidden under the glaciers of the arctic.... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rushaug: Feline Warfare.

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  47. 52%Game Brain Score
    52% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    - story - A once quiet town. There lived a brave female warrior called Swordsman Harumi. Harumi enjoyed wielding her sword and protecting peace and justice. One day, the village is attacked by a strange creature in the quiet of the night. The villagers trembled in fear and tried to protect themselves by closing windows and locking doors, but the strange creatures kept coming. They were terrible … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SwordsGirl Harumi - Adult Only.

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  48. A single-player space battleship simulator with slow, tense 3d battles and complex, realistic weapons. Manage and upgrade your ship, or capture something better. Play a campaign defending against a ruthless attack, or set up custom battles. Victory requires skill, clever tactics and heavy firepower. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Capital Command.

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  49. ABOUT THIS GAMEBecome an almighty Gladiator in this fast-paced Action Roguelike Crystalis Descendant. The Crystallisk are swarming the Arena and are out to destroy the vital Crystal. It is up to you to stop them! Become stronger each time you face this relentless horde as you unlock newfound powers through their essence. Face the challenges of the Arena and uncover what lurks below. PROTECT THE … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crystalis Descendant.

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  50. Planet Hero  Embark on an interstellar journey in this adrenaline-pumping 2D space shooter – "Planet Hero." As the last line of defense for Earth, it's up to you to thwart the sinister plans of enemy ships attempting to steal our beloved planet. Brace yourself for an epic shoot 'em up action experience that will push your skills to the limits! Intense Space Battles: Dive into the heart of the … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Planet Hero.

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