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Games like Forest Defenders

Looking for games like Forest Defenders? Here are top survival simulation recommendations with a medieval and historical focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Ark of Charon, Village Survivors or Broken Crown.

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  1. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    71% User Score Based on 139 reviews

    The sacred World Tree has withered, and with it humanity. Now that a new sapling has sprouted, you must become its caretaker and guide it so that life that once was may return. Ark of Charon is a new type of game that combines colony simulation and tower defense, where players embark on a journey to guide a giant, beast-like sapling of a World Tree to its nursery. Players take on the role of the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ark of Charon.

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  2. Grab your pots and pans—defend your home!An army has invaded a quiet village. No reinforcements, no heroes—just villagers armed with cleavers, hoes, and harpoons, standing as the last line of defense. Features 12 characters: Villager, Chef, Farmer, Blacksmith… each with a unique skill, and each brings new weapons! 39 weapons: Needle, Shovel, Pot, Logging Axe… unlock them all and build your own… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Village Survivors.

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  3. Broken Crown is a fantasy real-time strategy game built for players who miss the depth, scale, and tactical control of classic RTS titles. Start with a small group of survivors and build a new settlement from the ruins of a broken world. Gather wood, stone and food, construct your base, manage your economy, recruit workers and soldiers, and expand your forces until your fragile camp becomes a tru… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Broken Crown.

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  4. DescriptionUnbound Pioneer is a 2D top-down survival game set in a rich and challenging world. Players must survive by exploring, gathering resources, crafting, and building, gradually growing stronger over time. Venture into mines to gather powerful materials, upgrade your equipment, explore ancient ruins, defeat formidable enemies, and uncover valuable treasures. Craft magical wands, build spel… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unbound Pioneer.

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  5. Explore a procedurally generated open world with many biomes to explore and harvest resources from. You can chop down trees, mine rocks/ore, and find unique items to help you along your journey. Using the resources that you find, you can craft powerful weapons and items. And as you explore the world, you will come across winding cave systems and treacherous dungeons full of monsters for you to … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hallowlands.

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  6. Shadow of the Rift: A Continent's Peace is ShatteredThe land of Veridia, blessed with abundant life and rich resources, has known peace for generations. But that peace is shattered. From another dimension, a malevolent entity appears, tearing open dimensional rifts across the continent. From these rifts, it summons hordes of monsters, their minds and bodies twisted and corrupted by its vile magic.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to UNSEEN LAND: INTO THE MIST.

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  7. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    89% User Score Based on 264 reviews

    Pathless Woods is a sandbox-style game that features exploration, construction, and farming. Travel freely across this land and venture into its mystery. Build a homeland that only existed in your imagination while enjoying productive activities such as farming, logging, hunting and brewing. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pathless Woods.

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  8. 52%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    69% User Score Based on 26 reviews

    Decks of the Damned is a strategic roguelike auto-battler in a card-based simulation format. Embark on a journey to shroud the land in darkness and seize it under your control. Raise an undead army by night, while by day, fend off human attacks on your lair. Enhance your minions by crafting and looting gear. Discover powerful crafting recipes. Explore lost ruins in quest for rare artifacts. Raid h… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Decks of the Damned.

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    84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, story
    84% User Score Based on 759 reviews

    Take control of the hive and protect it from enemies. Build factories, wonders of the world and defence. Research technologies and, if necessary, use nuclear weapons, but do not let the enemies harm the queen! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bee Island.

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  10. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    87% User Score Based on 5,222 reviews

    In this city-builder, you will lead a group of survivors in their search for a new home. With limited supplies you will claim land, plant crops, hunt wildlife, gather supplies, build your city, expand commerce, and develop trades to build a bustling and unique town with a large population. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Settlement Survival.

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  11. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    86% User Score Based on 18,468 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    Command a settlement of ancient humans, guide them through the ages in their struggle for survival. Hunt, gather, craft tools, fight, research new techs and face the challenges the environment will throw at you. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dawn of Man.

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  12. 53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    53% User Score Based on 238 reviews

    Discover a new world set in an alternate timeline of Sun Haven, one where a hero never arrived. Without a hero to save the day, Dynus, the Moon Dragon, has conquered the lands, and now it’s up to you to wage a heroic last stand against his monsters. Complete objectives to gain more power, meet and befriend your neighbors, and even fall in love and get married! Take your place in the battle against… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sun Down Survivors.

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  13. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    69% User Score Based on 127 reviews

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

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    80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    97% User Score Based on 33 reviews

    Explore a vast field, create your own sky island, the island gives the girl the power. An open world-action RPG that rises with a mysterious sky island. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crystarise.

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    69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    68% User Score Based on 235 reviews
    Critic Score 73%Based on 2 reviews

    The quiet hamlets of the Vale stand defenseless... No walls, no moats, not even a presentable fence. You'll have to use your resources wisely to transform each village from farm-town to fortress. Build defenses, train troops, and hold the line with powerful heroes in ValeGuard, a Defensive Strategy game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ValeGuard.

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  16. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    90% User Score Based on 7,900 reviews

    Kingdom Reborn is a city-builder with multiplayer and open world. Guide your citizens. Grow from a tiny village to a prosperous city. Upgrade your houses and technology through eras. With multiplayer, you can cooperate or compete in real-time with your friends in the same open world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kingdoms Reborn.

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    72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    72% User Score Based on 248 reviews

    Become a real medieval feudal lord: start with a small village and build it up into a great impenetrable castle. You will have to repel enemy raids: hide behind thick walls, lure your enemies into strategically placed traps and even lead your loyal peasants into the battlefield. You start the game with a couple of peasants and limited resources to eventually turn your small settlement into a real… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to First Feudal.

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    93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    93% User Score Based on 2,137 reviews

    Clanfolk is a medieval colony sim set in the Scottish Highlands. Harness your environment to survive - fish, gather, hunt, and farm as you prepare for the harsh winter. Build an inn, trade with other clans, have children and marry them off - live life and prosper across the generations. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Clanfolk.

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  19. Third person strategy game: Collect resources, conquer new areas and grow your civilization. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SORALAND.

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  20. Survivor: Gunfire​​ is a first-person roguelite shooter that challenges you to fend off relentless monster waves. Gather resources to grow stronger, upgrade weapons, purchase unique attachments, and craft a unique playstyle to experience the thrill of explosive combat. 5 Distinct Shooting Styles to Experience3 Major Weapon Upgrade Stages, 18 Weapon Choices Nearly 100 Component ConfigurationsSurv… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ​Survivor: Gunfire.

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  21. "Harvest Cycle" is a Rougelike game that mainly features farming simulation and management. In the game, you need to use special crops with various abilities to adapt to the changing seasons and fight against the greedy "locust army" to protect the normal operation of the farm. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Harvest Loop.

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  24. Stave off waves of enemies that grow in strength and number as each night passes and defend the Tree of Life. Survive, harvest resources, craft armor and weapons, outfit helper NPCs, and build a base protected by auto-firing towers. Explore the island to find gear with the power of the Celtic Gods. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Morrigan's Isle.

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    63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, music
    63% User Score Based on 256 reviews

    ReignMaker is a city building political strategy game with match-3 tower defense combat. From your capital city you lead your Kingdom against the invading Void Army that threatens all life. Your strategy, tower defense, and match-3 skills will determine the fate of your armies, but the many political decisions you make as a leader affect the story and the culture of your kingdom. As your capital … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ReignMaker.

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  26. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    68% User Score Based on 117 reviews

    Build, survive, explore. Design your city, manage resource chains and workers, Send ships on expedition, trade with cities, discover mysterious dungeons and uncover secrets of ancients. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Bonfire 2: Uncharted Shores.

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  27. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    88% User Score Based on 132 reviews

    These Doomed Isles: The First God is a prologue chapter of the main game, These Doomed Isles. Play as Cernunnos, the Celtic god of nature, and lead the Celtic civilisation to victory against waves of invaders, curses and more! Raise land from the sea, build a settlement for your followers and provide them with the means to gather the resources they need to prosper. Expand from humble beginnings t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to These Doomed Isles: The First God.

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  28. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    75% User Score Based on 32 reviews

    Welcome to Heavenly Acres! An ancient sage has given you farmland after the ship you were was destroyed.It is ripe with nutrients to grow all your own crops and raise your own animals and monsters!Pursue sovereignty or just lay back and enjoy the land peacefully!- Story:A storm is brewing!Kuan Hakkai, the ruler of Heavenly Acres has vanished creating a vacuum of power and corruption from his prev… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to De'Vine: Heavenly Acres.

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  29. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics
    100% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Embark on a strategic adventure in the mystical medieval world of Beyond The Walls, a 3D tower defense game that challenges you to master elemental warfare and town management. Unique Elemental Defense System At the core of Beyond The Walls, lies a distinctive elemental tower system featuring six core elements. Start with a single element and strategically integrate others as you upgrade your tow… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beyond The Walls.

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  30.                     Get ready for chaos! In Silent Survivor, you control unique heroes fighting off relentless hordes in intense survival arenas. Your goal? Last as long as possible — and that takes more than brute strength. Gather resources, upgrade your skills, strategize, and evolve in real time as the danger ramps up every second. Manage your upgrades wisely — every decision could be the dif… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Silent Survivor: Under The Crisis.

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  31. Game Overview Key Features Survive and Defend Protect the teddy bear tower from relentless waves of enemies. Survive as long as possible while managing resources and positioning strategically. ⚡ Upgrade Your Abilities Enhance your Attack Power, Movement Speed, Reload Speed, and Skill Cooldown through the upgrade system. Choose your upgrades wisely to create the perfect build for surviva… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BedTimeStory.

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  32. Anunnaki & The Kingdom of Goku is a fast paced strategy game where you summon minions and build a base, and then defend that base from hordes of Illuminati demons. Balance economy and defense. Build walls, defense towers, and summoned forces. Dash into battle yourself, trigger ultimate abilities, and wipe entire waves with guns and spells. Perfect for quick sessions or run-and-gun, build-… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Anunnaki & The Kingdom of Goku.

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  33. Iron Legacy is a hardcore, top-down 2D Action RPG built for those who find peace in the grind. Inspired by the relentless progression of classics like Mu Online and Helbreath, it strips away the fluff to focus on what matters: killing monsters, finding loot, and scaling your power to infinite heights. THE INFINITE ASCENSION: REBIRTH & LEGACYDeath is not the end, and neither is the level cap. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Iron Legacy.

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    45%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    71% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    Emberwake is a 2D survival strategy game where you must protect the last ember of hope in a world plunged into darkness. Lead your villagers, gather resources, build defenses, and fend off relentless waves of undead as you struggle to keep your campfire alive. Your campfire is the heart of your village, providing warmth, light, and the will to survive. During the day, send your villagers ou… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Emberwake.

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    91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    91% User Score Based on 116 reviews

    Roadmap About the GameIn Hold the Mine, explore a long-forgotten mine, gather precious resources, and build powerful structures that synergize with the heroes you unleash along the way. As night falls, defend your mine against relentless waves of monsters. Your goal? Hold the line and survive until the sun rises!  Each day, you’ll guide your dwarf through the mine with a limited number of ex… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hold The Mine.

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  36. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    84% User Score Based on 4,788 reviews

    Becastled is about building and defending your castle from sieges in a fantasy world! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Becastled.

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  38. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    89% User Score Based on 362 reviews

    Roadmap Join Our Discord About the Game Roman Triumph is a survival city-builder / colony-sim set in Roman times where you must lead your people, build a city from the ground up and fortify it with walls, ballistae, archer towers and other Roman defenses to survive against the hordes of Barbarians, ferocious Hydra, Minotaur, Cerberus, and other mythological beasts. In order for yo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Roman Triumph: Survival City Builder.

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  39. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, graphics
    90% User Score Based on 128 reviews

    Welcome to the Animal Crusaders! "Check, check, this is Warcluck speaking,Join us on this journey to save the world! Your feedback will help us make it even better." Bilibili: @黑灯游戏 Heybox:@黑灯游戏 森空岛:@黑灯游戏 Discord:  About the Game Diverse Cluckmechs, endless combinations. Unleash your creativity with over 100 defensive structures and 300+ upgrade paths! Combine differ… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cluckmech Oasis.

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  40. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    78% User Score Based on 144 reviews

    Join the Discord About the GameThe Beast and its ravenous hordes emerged from the sea and stripped the land bare. Only Mirah stands in their way. Hordes of Hunger is a roguelite arena-slasher where you'll fight for survival against ever-intensifying waves of monsters. Create your loadout from a range of weapons and special attacks, then gain new abilities in each run to fine-tune your build. Co… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hordes of Hunger.

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  41. Complete global quests to expand your selection of playable characters, each featuring a distinct playstyle and a loyal pet companion.  Objective-Based Progress: Unlock new survivors and weapons by completing specific Quests.  Hero-Pet Synergy: Every character enters the arena with a unique pet that provides dedicated support and combat assistance. Cycle through weapons, spells, passives,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Slime Attack: Survivor.

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  42. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    60% User Score Based on 128 reviews

    Night is Coming is a survival building simulation set within the unforgiving cold of the Carpathian mountains. Build your settlement, nurture and protect your people - prepare for impending Darkness. Will everyone survive? Will evil displace your homestead? Will a Hero emerge? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Night is Coming.

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  43. A bright white light, the hero wakes up and sees a crystal in front of him, he realises he must find the others, and restore the greatness of his settlement! Where are all the people? He takes a simple sword and goes to the nearest island in search of the people... FROM NOTHING TO SOMETHINGFrom one almost forgotten to a thriving kingdom, build greatness with your allies. Use building tools to cre… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aldo: Memory of the Kingdom.

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  44. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, story
    71% User Score Based on 410 reviews

    This Goblin Tribe Simulator brings a challenging blend of chaos and creativity to the city-building genre. Build dwellings, manage your resources, defend your goblins, and grow your tribe to face other races and even the Gods! Do you have what it takes to control the chaos and rule the unruly? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Goblins of Elderstone.

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    78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, graphics
    78% User Score Based on 166 reviews

    Your time machine is broken. And it looks like you are stuck in the past. Try to create your own civilization and return home! Key features: Guide your settlement from the stone age until the late ages. Hunt, craft useful tools, breed animals, plant crops Arrange the production of the necessary spare parts for the construction of a new time machine Trade with caravans If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Paleon.

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    50%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    52% User Score Based on 46 reviews

    Defense Task Force is an infinite waves tower defense game for PC. The game that will appeal to gamers of all skill levels. Staged on a lifeless planet, with a breathable atmosphere called Delta Atheni, your role as commander is to defend the platform that's built to harvest energy and power Earth. You can defend by strategically building fortification towers, and attacking a large wave of continu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Defense Task Force.

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  47. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, graphics
    67% User Score Based on 40 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    The Kindred is a city builder survival game set in a procedural voxel world. Start with only the bare essentials and a group of people known as the Kin. Explore and discover resources, plants and animals to start your village. Survive through the harsh winters, diseases, sweltering heat, starvation and other challenges. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Kindred.

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  48. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    79% User Score Based on 426 reviews

    A survival city-building game with flying cities. Build, automate, and defend a flying city to survive in a wacky, nightmare-infested, post-apocalyptic world full of strange science and dreams.Advanced society is long gone, the world is overrun by the Dream Plagues. The only survivors are small nomadic tribes that don’t attract too much attention. And now, the discovery of a long-abandoned project… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dream Engines: Nomad Cities.

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  49. 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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  50. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    85% User Score Based on 9,352 reviews
    Critic Score 90%Based on 3 reviews

    Dungeon of the Endless is a roguelike-like tower defense game. The player takes the role of survivors in a prison spaceship after its escape pods crash landed on a planet on their way to the Auriga system, which they were supposed to colonize as slaves. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dungeon of the Endless.

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