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Games like Hold The Line

Games like Hold The Line

Looking for games like Hold The Line? Here are top tactical strategy recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with World Z Defense, Heart Keeper or Soulcaster: Part I & II.

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  1. World Z Defense - Zombie Defense Prepare. Defend. Survive. World Z Defense - Zombie Defense is an adrenaline-pumping action-strategy game set in a chaotic post-apocalyptic world overrun by the undead. As the last line of defense for humanity, you must lead elite squads of soldiers to hold off relentless zombie hordes attacking major cities across the globe. The World Is Falling – Will Yo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to World Z Defense.

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  2. Enter the world of HUGE waves of enemies and dynamic battles! To protect yourself, you will strategically build powerful defenses, including turrets and various structures. These essential tools can be unlocked by leveling up or collecting resources scattered throughout the map. Choose from an arsenal of unique weapons, each designed with special abilities and tailored to different strategies. Bu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Heart Keeper.

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  3. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    87% User Score Based on 47 reviews

    Take control of a squadron of epic summons in this unique take on dungeon crawling! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Soulcaster: Part I & II.

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  4. The Only Rule of War: Defend Your Territory! This is a turn-based strategy shooting game where each turn lasts only a few seconds, offering fast-paced and intense tactical battles! On this battlefield, numbers equal power—build strong units, capture territories, and victory will be within your grasp! Precisely calculate your unit’s movement, rotation, and collisions to land them in buff zone… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Multiple Territory War.

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  5. Protect the hearts known as 'these' from the approaching corruption of monsters known as 'them' with the last remaining survivors in this twisted dark fantasy realm. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to These Are Them.

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  6. A simple and fun tower defense game! Combining light card elements with the fun of randomness. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Guardian Grids.

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  7. The Spiritual Realm is fracturing. Cursed souls slip through the cracks, seeking to devour the Orbs of Creation and plunge the world into nothingness. As an Orb‑Warden, you command elemental spirits, shape living labyrinths, and defend your Orb against the invading hordes. Elementals are highly reactive: place matching spirits next to each other and they merge into divine beings or unleash powe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spirit Links.

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  8. In this intense 2D action tower defense game, you command a lone ship tasked with protecting a crucial power core from relentless enemy waves. Strategically build and upgrade turrets directly on the core while deploying satellite shields to fend off three unique enemy types—swift scouts, heavily armored tanks, and destructive meteors. Core Breach is my submission for the Kenney Game Jam 2025, and… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Core Breach.

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  9. Take control of a mighty champion in a cursed medieval realm from a top-down perspective, building and upgrading towers to fend off waves of relentless enemies. Play solo or join friends in online co‐op in this hero tower‐defense adventure. Hero‐Driven Action Meets Strategic Defense Experience a hybrid of real‐time hero combat and tactical tower defense. Directly control your champion in the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Anathyma - Tower Defense.

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

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  11. 56%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    78% User Score Based on 23 reviews

    Roadmap About the GameThe Continent has fallen. The Invasion is here. You are the city of Belrak’s last hope of survival!  The Gate Must Stand is a medieval fantasy roguelike tower defense game that puts you in the thick of the action! Choose your valiant warrior, recruit your allies, upgrade their skills, and discover powerful synergies to hold the last line of defense.  Remember: heroes … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Gate Must Stand.

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  12. Bass Defense combines musical rhythm-based gameplay with strategic elements. In Bass Defense's rhythm-based and action-packed 'Soundwave' game mode, you must hit the correct buttons in time with the music to clear your NMYs and save your base with the help of your upgradable power-ups or your sense of rhythm. Try your luck and 5 memorythms in this free episode. NMYs don't like you. NMYs want to d… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bass Defense: First Memorythms.

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  13. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    83% User Score Based on 1,748 reviews
    Critic Score 83%Based on 5 reviews

    Anomaly Warzone Earth is an extraordinary mixture of action and strategy in a reversed tower defense formula. The game tasks you with saving a near-future Earth from an alien onslaught. The invaders have captured several of the world’s major cities, building huge turrets that destroy everything in their path. It’s up to you to lead an armor squad through the streets of cities like Baghdad and Toky… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Anomaly: Warzone Earth.

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  14. Prepare for a strategic showdown in Battle of the Bookworms, a captivating 2D strategy game where every decision counts! Assemble your forces by purchasing diverse units, unlock game-changing power-ups, and unleash devastating age-specific abilities. Advance through the ages, as you strive to crush your opponent's home base and achieve glorious victory! No two battles are the same! Adapt your s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Battle of the Bookworms.

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  15. 41%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    67% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    A long time ago, a queen had committed awful atrocities to become the most beautiful person in her kingdom. But her greed eventually had become the end of her. Nearby kingdoms had realized her actions and had called upon the most powerful mages in the world. And those mages had cursed her to suffer eternally in her castle. She had stayed in her castle a long time while she was admiring the outside… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Queenchantment.

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  16. 62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    100% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    A Byte War is a real time strategy game where you lead a race of block-based machines against a machine threat from another dimension. Construct buildings from blocks arranged in various patterns and leverage your machines to convert the world around you. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Byte War.

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  17. Terminus is a unique strategy game where players find themselves in a fixed position, defending against hordes of zombies in various settings. The game offers two engaging modes: Deads, where players must survive endless waves of zombies, and Survival, where the objective is to endure for 12 intense minutes. To succeed, players can strategically utilize weapon upgrades, strike packages, support op… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Terminus.

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  18. 45%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics
    69% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    Rogue Realm: Guardian Grids is a medieval fantasy blend of tower defense and roguelike progression. Build defenses on a grid, manage resources, and survive ever-evolving enemies. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rogue Realm: Guardian Grids.

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    SHU is a strategic tower defense game where every placement decision matters. Waves of relentless enemies — from cunning goblins to fearless warriors — march toward your base. Your mission: stop them all. Build, upgrade, and position your towers wisely before each wave strikes. Use archers for ranged precision, mages for arcane devastation, or artillery for heavy splash damage. Each tower type br… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SHU.

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    82%Game Brain Score
    82% User Score Based on 126 reviews

    A light Rogue strategy game centered on building and defense. Build your territory, recruit soldiers to fend off enemies. 9 maps, 6 weapons (30 talents), 40 monsters, 30 units/buildings. Plan your pace, control soldiers, choose abilities—enjoy command and strategy. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sunbreak War.

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    In the universe billions of years later, life no longer exists. The adventurer Kamus travels to the unknown star realm as a hope to break the deadlock, exploring the ultimate destiny of the soul through battle and conquest. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kernel.

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  22. 52%Game Brain Score
    52% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    Dash, sprint, defend, and wield any weapon with 18 unique heroes, each with a loyal combat pet and fully visible gear. Deep strategic item and set bonus system, complete mid-run challenges, survive relentless waves, and face mighty bosses in this fast-paced arena roguelike bullet heaven! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Slime Attack: Survivor.

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  23. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    78% User Score Based on 49 reviews

    This is a strategy game that combines tower defense with Roguelike. Unlike traditional tower defense game, the towers in the game are vehicles that move along ‘loops’.You need to create defense loop and build battle trains to defend against enemy attacks. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Loopstructor.

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  24. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    90% User Score Based on 21 reviews

    Busy but Addictive! This BATTLE x MEDICAL Counter-Invasion Real-Time Strategy is like nothing you've ever seen! An army of aliens is here to invade the Earth! Show the Earth-style greeting to those unwanted visitors who lounge around our grounds! Lead your troops to extinguish zillions of aliens! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Live Hard, Die Hard.

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  25. 41%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    70% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Starlight: Defence Command is a Tower Defence game designed for the PC that is tough and more in-depth than those gone before. With the ability to configure towers in billions of possible combinations, unlockable perks and fine tuning through target priorities, players are given powerful tools to complete the galaxy-spanning, story-driven campaign. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Starlight: Defence Command.

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  26. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    78% User Score Based on 182 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

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

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    69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    87% User Score Based on 30 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    One million Persians invaded Greece and only you can stop them in this fast-paced single-screen arena roguelike with +200 gameplay-changing items. Die for freedom! Die For Sparta! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to For Sparta.

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  28. 32%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    34% User Score Based on 44 reviews

    In Kingdom Defense you have to be in the role of the commander of the defense of the kingdom. You will have to keep defense using three towers, soldiers, traps and a variety of improvements for them. For a successful level you need to hold out under the pressure of hostile troops, not allowing him to get to the territory of the kingdom. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kingdom Defense.

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  29. Pullstation is a short, incremental tower defence about saving your space station from from the ever-growing horde of UNKNOWN origin. Defend against unknown enemies. Upgrade and unlock new towers and abilites. Build the ultimate space ship! Unlock special prestige upgrades! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pullstation.

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  30. 51%Game Brain Score
    51% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    Stop time and master your revolver in this intense 2D roguelike shooter. Face relentless hordes, defeat brutal bosses, forge powerful pacts, and collect artifacts and pets as you fight to survive. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DeadEye: A Roguelike Shooter.

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  31. Where Strategy and Speed Intersect - A New Era Board GameLudiger is an entirely new type of competitive strategy board game that fuses the accessibility of simplified chess with the unit characteristic systems of SRPG (Simulation RPG). ⚔️ Chess × SRPG-like Strategic Game SystemSimple Yet Deep "Defeat the opponent's stronghold (Ludiger)" "Defeat the opponent's Fenria" Vict… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ludiger.

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  32. Mawang: Dark Lord Defense is a real-time tactical tower defense game. As Princess Lua, defend the demon realm against the hero alliance. Build unique towers, manage unit morale, and use tactical pauses to repel invasions. Your strategy decides the demon realm's fate. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mawang: Dark Lord Defense.

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  33. Get ready to defend your territory in this epic adventure!Face relentless waves of enemies as you explore and conquer four unique maps, each unlocked as you progress through the game. Every battle tests your strategy: you start with 20 life points and must survive until you defeat the four bosses of each map… or fall trying. Regardless of the outcome, you'll always be rewarded with gold coins,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Knights & Towers.

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  34. Game Document — Tilted Island: The Battle of Survival Group Members: Han Gong(216336653) Lin Guan(217456765) Ho Chun Chan(217486846) Runjie Zhou(216915670) Game Overview Brief Description "Tilted Island: The Battle of Survival" is an innovative cooperative action game that transports players to an enigmatic island, where they must harness the power of a unique DIY controller to navigate ch… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tilted Island: The Battle of Survival.

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  35. Embark on a magical and thrilling journey to protect the fairy kingdom in this epic TD game, a 2D strategic Tower Defense inspired by classic TD games. Terrible creatures attempt to invade the enchanted fairy kingdom, marching toward the magical portal that grants access to the fairy realm. In this moment of crisis, the fairies have summoned a team of heroes to face this monstrous invasion. You… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Call of Heroes: Tower Defense.

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  36. "Panda Defense: Bronze Rush" is a 2D side-scrolling tower defense game. Play as the Panda Envoy, leading a quirky cast of pandas to help Bronze Beasts restore ancient artifacts. Embark on a mystical journey to collect divine relics and unite your companions in this ink-wash style adventure! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Panda Defense: Bronze Rush.

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  37. あなたは大地の精霊、ラスタによって召喚された自然神です。 土を突いたり動かしたりして、ダンジョンを構築しましょう! 生み出した生物たちは生態系を築き、"ナマイキ"な冒険者と戦ってくれます! 地下世界を思いのままに作り上げ、なんだか懐かしい雰囲気に浸りましょう! 【このゲームについて】 『ダンジョンに生息だ!』はマウスとキーボードを使用してダンジョンの生態系を自分好みに構築し、クリスタルの破壊を目論む冒険者を撃退する2Dダンジョン・マネージメントゲームです。 あなたの持つ「ダンジョンをお手入れする力」を使ってダンジョンの地形を組み換え、生物を生み出し、捕食と繁殖に満ちた理想的なダンジョンを築き上げましょう。 あなたのダンジョンには冒険者が襲来することがあります - 彼らはダンジョンの命の源であるクリスタルを破壊しようとしています。育てた生物で冒険者を撃退… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ダンジョンに生息だ!.

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  38. Deck of Destiny: Battleforge Deck of Destiny: Battleforge is a modern roguelike deck-builder that combines elements of strategy, action, and roguelike deck-building. Choose one of four legendary heroes to reclaim the magic of the ancient lands and prepare to write your own legend in an endless war. In this strategic game, test your skills in clever card usage and effective strategy development … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deck of Destiny: Battleforge.

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

    Solar Defense is a Military Sci-Fi inspired Tower Defense game focused heavily on strategy and decision making. Defend key locations and repel the Pilakarr forces back to their home world to end their attack and bring an end to this war. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Solar Defense.

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  40. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere
    97% User Score Based on 36 reviews

    Temporal Titans is a Tower-Defense game with Time Travel. Send mechs back to previous waves to prevent your defeat, and protect your salvage team from the monstrous Grell as you scavenge the ruins of a lost earth. Rewind, rethink, and reclaim the future! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Temporal Titans.

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  41. 46%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:optimization, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    75% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    MINE! DEFEND! MANAGE! UPGRADE! REPEAT! A clicker game about mining gold, defending that gold against waves of enemies, managing your people, and trying not to get overthrown. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Clicker Conquest.

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  42. Steel Defence is a tactical twin-stick roguelike where defeating a boss changes the arena's geometry. Build a loadout from 4 weapon classes, upgrade your mech with microchips, and adapt to survive when the solid ground suddenly becomes an abyss. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Steel Defence.

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    92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    92% User Score Based on 142 reviews

    Defend humanity's last hope, pilot a powerful mech, in Frontlines Crisis! A battlefield swarming with insects makes strategic and combat decisions crucial. Each decision will determine your fate. Defend humanity's last sanctuary, fight fiercely, and uphold human honor with wits and courage! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Frontline Crisis.

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  44. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    95% User Score Based on 55 reviews

    Zero Orders Tactics Indirect control turn-based puzzle strategy Join Discord: https://discord.gg/jT7acYTY9Y Be a god of a battlefield! Manipulate terrain, swap units, and win battles without giving a single order in this turn-based puzzle strategy with indirect control. Big thanks to https://lyaseek.itch.io/ for assets. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zero Orders Tactics.

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  45. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:optimization, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, gameplay
    98% User Score Based on 42 reviews

    WISHLIST THE FULL GAME About the GameStandalone survival mode from the original game Yokai Art: Night Parade of One Hundred DemonsStoryBy accident, you broke the seal of the mysterious book in your household's storage. The mythical book contains enormous magical power that allows users to control any Yokai by defeating them and recording their names. This godly power is too much, which alerts al… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Yokai Art: Survival Prologue.

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    62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    90% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    Join our Discord! UPDATE 1.1 is OUT NOW 2 new levels17 new upgrades 6 new towers10  new skin items8 new skinsQuality of life improvementsCamera Zoom Thanks for Playing! Throw Planes, Buy Upgrades, and Place Towers to defend against the oncoming waves of luggage! With 50+ unique upgrades to buy, discover new builds run after run. Unlock tons of froggy cosmetics in this Character Tower Defense! 50+… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to air star.

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  47. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, replayability
    93% User Score Based on 183 reviews

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

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  48. Tile Conquest is a turn-based tile area control strategy game. Compete in online multiplayer or fight against advanced bots. Claim territory and dominate the map in multiple win conditions. Win matches to climb the ranked leaderboards, earn exclusive rewards, and unlock items in the shop. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tile Conquest.

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  49. Work in Progress We're creating a Prototype Rogue-Like, Rogue-Lite Auto Shooting Survivor Game with the Player as a Mech fighting against Hordes of Kaijus. Game Jam: MechJam IV - itch.io Implemented Optional Themes: Map and Difficult Settings: Dragons - Dragon Spawn within the Game with a Powerful Attack Those Who Control the Machine - Your Mech get out of control, or controlled by someone? Frosty… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kaiju Survivor.

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  50. "Magic Cat" is a hand-drawn 2D roguelike game. Players play a little black cat mage to fight—each battle a new trial. Leveling up brings surprises; challenges are unique. Facing monster waves, players strengthen magic via choices, move step by step, defeat the ultimate Boss. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Magic Cat.

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