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Games like Nightmare Defense

Looking for games like Nightmare Defense? Here are top survival simulation recommendations with a horror, fantasy, mystery, medieval and historical focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Legacy of Defense, Broken Universe or The Sentinel.

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  1. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    83% User Score Based on 93 reviews

    Game Description: Become the hero of a fantasy world and stop the monster invasion! Legacy of Defense combines innovative side-scrolling action with deck-building elements. Embark on an adventure, recruit allies, and defend yourself from dangerous foes! Key Features: Side-Scrolling Action: Experience intense battles with stunning 2D graphics and intuitive controls. Feel the thrill of defen… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Legacy of Defense.

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  3. Step into the epic world of strategic defense with 'The Sentinel'! Prepare yourself for an exhilarating and challenging gaming experience that will put your tactical skills to the test. At the heart of this tower defense game, you will discover your castle, a sanctuary of glory and fortitude that is under the imminent threat of a horde of voracious invaders. The action kicks off with a simpl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Sentinel.

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  4. Get Official Version Follow Us! Join our Discord Server to bring your feedback! Discord Invite link: Youtube:PoneGamesStudio About the GameThis app is a free prologue version of Loopstructor. Players can play through the first two stages of the game, assembling sensible and powerful circuits to defend themselves against each wave of massive monsters. All-new Prologue Version The Prologue wil… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Loopstructor:Prologue.

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  5. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, graphics
    79% User Score Based on 48 reviews

    Merge and Blade is a fantasy puzzle game. You will engage in large-scale battles with monsters with your own squad which is made using merge mechanics. After a battle, you can recruit new units using merge mechanics. By proceeding with these puzzles and battles, you will retake the castles occupied by monsters. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Merge & Blade.

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  6. https://store.steampowered.com/widget/2244400/ Ready yourself to Pop that Button!Craft a powerful defense and drive back the waves of evil buttons! With an array of turrets, utilities and traps, fight your way through a variety of lush environments - Earn coins and parts with every victory and design your very own button! Be the Button you've always wanted!Earn coins and expand your collection o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Button Pop.

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  7. OverviewA replayable, systems-driven defense game where one tweak to XP, attack speed, or enemy composition can flip the entire run. Pick a dragon—Fire, Water, or Electric—and protect your castle/tower through an endless onslaught. Level up to draft perks, loot chests for powerful modifiers, and build/upgrade outer walls to shape the battlefield. The goal is simple: survive as long as you can with… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DragonFire: Defense.

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  8. 62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability
    100% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    Explore the unknown underground and collect ores at daytime, but be back at the surface to protect THE CORE, when the monsters arrive at nighttime. A procedurally generated underground guarantees that each adventure is filled with unique enemies, treasures, and surprises. Early Access, but already in a very solid stateThere Is mORE is already a polished, fully playable Early Access experience wit… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to There Is mORE.

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  9. 53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability
    100% User Score Based on 4 reviews

    Tale of Souls is a roguelike deckbuilder set in a dark fantasy world. Journey through the randomly generated Duskian Kingdom, where every decision shapes your fate. Build your deck with powerful cards, face unique challenges, and navigate a war-torn land filled with mystery and danger. Will you master your cursed powers and complete your mission before the curse consumes you? You are a curse-bor… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tale of Souls.

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  10. 51%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics
    83% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Game Background Brief: Get ready for an epic Mars survival challenge! In "Red Planet Rampart," an immersive sci-fi survival role play game, you are deployed to the desolate red planet to reforge humanity's hope. With no hospitable atmosphere, no nurturing water sources, only relentless storms, unknown alien creatures, and the remnants of ancient Martian civilizations, you must use wit an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Red Planet Rampart.

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

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

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  12. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, story
    72% User Score Based on 165 reviews

    The adventure of the Lonely Knight begins. Lonely Knight is a game that combines idle and roguelike elements. Defeat monsters and search for companions for the lonely knight. Grow while idle and test your strength in dungeons! Embark on an Adventure! Lonely Knight features 7 fields, 3 event fields, 28 levels of difficulty, and an infinite dungeon waiting for you. Strategic Roguelike with … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lonely Knight - Idle Roguelike RPG.

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  13. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    100% User Score Based on 21 reviews

    Prepare yourself for an extraordinary gaming experience that melds roguelike strategy, deck building, and nostalgic arcade thrills. Welcome to "Taxing Tiles", where you'll embark on a captivating journey through a dynamic world teeming with surprises, challenges, and enigmas waiting to be unveiled. Key Features: Deck-Building Mastery: Craft and fine-tune your card deck as yo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to TaxingTiles.

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  14. Master three potent spells: Earth, Fire, and Water. Engage in strategic battles against invading monsters of opposing elemental types: Fire, Earth, and Water. Earth Spell (Geomancy): Unleash the earthen energies to counter the relentless waves of WaterMonsters, turning their tides into mere puddles. Fire Spell (Pyromancy): Call upon the fiery heavens to scorch the advancing EarthMonsters, turnin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Elemental Mage Defense.

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  15. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    83% User Score Based on 58 reviews

    Survive the horrors of the unknown as you expand out to keep from being dragged into the darkness; and devoured by that which lurks inside. Collect, Combine, Defend, and Expand using the various cards you find in this land. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Call of Krul'ar.

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  16. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    87% User Score Based on 402 reviews

    Follow our account for notifications like updates, devlogs, and future games. JOIN OUR DISCORD! Join our Discord to make suggestions or report bugs!https://discord.gg/2AwK6wmAUh ABOUT THIS GAME Get ready for a unique twist on the tower defense genre with Tower Escape! In this reverse tower defense game, you'll guide a team of minions through treasure-filled mazes as you attempt to escape the towe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tower Escape.

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  17. Welcome to Astral Bullet — a thrilling, fast-paced action game set in an eerie, abandoned school teeming with monstrous creatures from another dimension! You play as Lily, a determined and fearless high school student with an extraordinary secret. Armed with a mysterious astral gun, she must battle nightmarish monsters while unraveling the mysteries of a haunted school. The school is no longe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Astral Bullet.

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  18. 55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    75% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    Players of Ultimate Protector need to protect a goddess statue from a large number of monsters which attempt to destroy it. At the meantime, in return of the protection, the goddess will offer “gift” which is able to upgrade the skill and weapon of the avatar. There is no complicated control on this game, use WSAD to move and doge the monsters, all weapons are used automatically. Sword … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ultimate Protector.

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  19. About This Game Welcome to Epic Survivors, a thrilling, fast-paced action roguelite where you'll face endless swarms of thousands of simultaneous enemies (end-game). Choose your hero from a diverse roster, each armed with a unique primary weapon and two powerful active abilities. Collect and strategically combine up to five additional random weapons each run to create devastating synergies and do… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Epic Survivors.

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  20. The world is being eroded by an evil magical force. The earth is full of horrible creatures that have been eroded. Humanity is forced into a dangerous situation of life and death. You need to assemble a strong team of adventurers, lead them to find the source of this evil magic, purify it, and save the human world. Assemble A Great Adventure Team You can choose your team members from 12 uniq… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Last Purge.

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  21. 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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  22. 50%Game Brain Score
    100% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    A fantasy turn based strategy game about growing plants. Position plants strategically for the best results. Sell plants to buy seed packets. Compost plants to gain grove energy to fuel powers. Feed plants to guardians to make them strong enough to fight off the corruption in auto-battling format. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Grove Grown Guardians.

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  23. Viking Survivors is an action roguelite where you slay hordes of creatures while learning powerful skills to enhance your warrior. Unlock new characters, weapons and abilities. Design the most broken build and slay your enemies before they surround you! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Viking Survivors.

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    74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    89% User Score Based on 35 reviews

    I Believe in Capybara Supremacy! About the GameAVOID THE PYRAMIDS! We are trying to escape from a dark and extremely disturbing mysterious place. We are trying to rescue our character, who has lost his memory and is waiting to be sacrificed, without getting caught by the enemies around and open the hidden areas of the room by exploring the surroundings.DON'T GET LOST IN THE MAZE! Keep an eye on … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pyrami Head.

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  25. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, story
    76% User Score Based on 38 reviews

    Stronghold Defenders is a Tower Defense game with a twist. Unlike normal Tower Defense games, you have gathering units and resources to manage as well as your defending units that are used to attack enemies.  This adds another strategy layer to the game where you have to make decisions every turn on what resources you want to gather and if you want to recruit a defender or a gatherer.  You also ne… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stronghold Defenders.

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  27. 64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    87% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    Welcome to Dhelpra Games' Nomad Defender official website! This is a college project vertical slice, but we will keep working on it, all feedback is appreciated, stay tuned for updates! Nomad Defender is a roguelike tower defense deckbuilder game Upgrade and personalize your deck after each strategic Tower Defense battle. Choose your own path You will be the one to choose your future. Choose th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nomad Defender.

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  28. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    81% User Score Based on 648 reviews

    The necromancer simulator is back. Assemble your undead from different body parts, combining the abilities of various fantasy races. Upgrade your tower and give it a unique look. Fight your way through hordes of enemies in a procedurally generated world and take Titans under control. Features Undead with SuperpowersAssemble your undead from the body parts of various fantasy races, unlocking countl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Necrosmith 2.

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  29. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    91% User Score Based on 44 reviews

    SHOOPER NOVA combines rogue-lite, tower defense, and bullet hell elements in an intense space combat experience. In the year 5202, after achieving global unity, human technology soared to new heights. Earth is fully digitalized, and new super-intelligences have emerged. But with great progress comes great peril, as countless enemies rapidly approach... Play as Earth's Super-Intelligence, harn… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SHOOPER NOVA.

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

    You! the most outstanding pioneer who graduated from this kingdom, are finally about to embark on your legendary journey. Construct towns across various levels to fend off waves of attacks from diverse enemies until you establish a firm footing and complete your exploration! Build your own mini town Expand progressively on the barren map, construct a complete town, and uncover rarer buildings an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Border Pioneer.

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  31. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    97% User Score Based on 15,544 reviews

    A minimalist game about building and defending a little kingdom. Thronefall is a classic strategy game without unnecessary complexity, just some healthy hack-and-slay. Build up your base during the day, and defend it ‘til your last breath at night. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Thronefall.

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    69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability
    69% User Score Based on 150 reviews

    Roadmap There is a lot of stuff to add to Ooglians, and we want YOU to be a part of the process! Community feedback is key for prioritizing what to work on next, such as Expand base building Add more ooglian types Polish existing gameplay Add non-gameplay stuff like stats, achievements, high-score Head on over to our Discord and let us know what you want to see in the game next! About the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ooglians.

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  33. Defender of the Kingdom: Tower Defense is a colorful medieval tower defense strategy game where orcs and their horde attacked the kingdom and now the fate of the kingdom is in your hands, defenders! Murderous war began... Defense of the Kingdom – your primary goal. The people believe in you. Build a defensive line with a powerful tower and defend your kingdom. Build tower, upgrade your towers, us… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tower Defense: Defender of the Kingdom.

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  34. About This Game The game adopts card-based gameplay as its core, blending the intense excitement of tower defense (TD) with the extreme challenges of survival mechanics. Through the free combination of Guardians, Item Cards, and Combat Cards, you can customize a unique strategy, experiencing unparalleled freedom, exhilarating battles, and tense real-time tactical deployment!  Regarding gameplay … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cat Guardian.

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  35. The time of glory has passed, and a new era has begun. Historian called this era "The time of ash and dust" A Slayer Enter the tower to save the world If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Slayer: The Demon Haunted World.

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  36. Lucky Lord: The Coin Pusher of Fate combines slot-machine-style random strategy with roguelike card enhancement mechanics, creating a unique gameplay experience centered around a coin pusher. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lucky Lord: The Coin Pusher of Fate.

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  37. The Deepwoods is an action-deckbuilding-roguelike, in which you venture as far as possible into the Eternal Forest, to face the corruption festering at its core. With each wave of enemies you encounter, you draw a hand of cards from a deck of weapons and abilities - forcing you to adapt to fight off your foes!  With over 150 different cards and 100 blessings to discover, each expedition into the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Deepwoods.

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  38. Choose your fiend and battle endless hordes of enemies in this action-roguelike survivor game. Explore ever-changing stages, unlock new powerups and abilities, and grow stronger with every level. Unlock more playable characters in The Fiendonomicon! Each fiend offers a unique playstyle with a passive ability and a set of 4 active skills. Whether you prefer an aggressive, defensive, passive,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FIENDRISE.

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  39. Brave meowgician! Are you ready to embark on a wondrous journey through a different dimension? In "The Lost Meowgician," you play as a magical cat. During the final exam at the Magic Academy, you and your friend met with an accident and were pulled into a dimensional rift. To find your companion and a way back home, you must venture deep into an unknown world, using your magical wisdom … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Lost Meowgician.

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  40. Game BackgroundMiryam: The Polluted Land takes players on a chilling journey into the heart of emotional turmoil. Ten-year-old Miryam was on the brink. At school, those nasty kids relentlessly mocked her clothes and accent, sometimes even pelting her with stones. At home, her mother’s world revolved around the newborn, leaving Miryam with nothing but orders—"Make the formula!" "Get … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Miryam: The Polluted Land.

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  41. ⛏️ Isekai Mining Defense Isekai Mining Defense is a roguelike tower defense game where you carve your own path through an underground world. Explore, mine, and survive — then use the resources you’ve gathered to build towers and defend against waves of enemies! Every run offers new adventures, new challenges, and new rewards. Story The once-peaceful village of Karden prospered through the … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Isekai Mining Defense.

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  42. SIGMA COALESCE is a unique deck-building puzzle roguelike that blends the best elements of Suika Game and Slay the Spire. Unleash powerful attacks by merging same-colored balls to trigger devastating synergy effects, and defeat your enemies with strategic precision! Every playthrough features a procedurally generated map filled with hidden secrets, fate-altering random events, and challenging ba… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SIGMA COALESCE: Suika Game Roguelike.

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    65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability, music
    100% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    Master the cards in this high-stakes card roguelike! Every decision is life-or-death as you navigate treacherous dungeons. Use every card to escape. Strategy, resource management, and nerve-wracking choices await in an endlessly replayable challenge! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Picaro.

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  44. Nightmares are spilling into reality. Become a guardian of dreams, combine powerful allies and mystical relics, and repel the horrors pouring from the Nightmare Gates. A tactical defense game blending auto-chess synergy and tower defense strategy! About the Game『Luna & Sol: Nightmare Ward』 is a strategic defense game that fuses the depth of auto-chess with the intensity of tower defense. As… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Luna & Sol: Nightmare Ward.

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  45. Your team is gone, wiped out the moment you entered this mysterious silicon-based realm. Now, it’s up to you to find your way home, alone. Harness the power of your Nanobot technology to stay alive, no matter the odds. Their energy is finite, so gather resources so that they can enhance your equipment, weapons, and even your abilities. Define your own unique survival strategy against relentless … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rogue Wave.

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  46. Overview: Embark on an epic journey in "The Last Windmill", a captivating action-adventure game that immerses you in a world on the brink of destruction. As a valiant knight, your mission is to defend the last remaining windmill against hordes of relentless monsters. Prepare for intense battles, strategic decision-making, and heart-pounding moments as you fight for survival. Key Feature… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Last Windmill.

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  47. Slay the hordes and survive in this journey through a wild and untamed world filled with friendly characters and dangerously relentless foes. In this bullet heaven inspired by games like Vampire Survivors and Halls of Torment, you'll use a wide range of melee and ranged weapons to stay safe while you duck and dodge through massive waves of enemies. Collect gems to level up, cash to progress your b… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to We'reWolves.

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  48. Tower of Nod is an action-roguelike deckbuilding platformer with unique sleep-based controls. You are a Hero that can masterfully manipulate the falling Blocks and build a path upwards... but only while you're asleep! Move quickly and confidently to avoid the blocks above and lava below. Build a deck of pieces at your disposal to aid your journey upwards and grant you temporary boosts. Pair them … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tower of Nod.

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  49. Play as a heroic Drill Keeper in this deckbuilding roguelike siege defense game where you travel the galaxy in an effort to secure vital resources for your people. As a dutiful symbol of the future, you will be tasked with protecting your Planetary Drill – build fortresses around your mining operations to protect it from the dangers that lurk in the depths of distant planets, designing labyrinthin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Drill Keeper.

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    57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    84% User Score Based on 19 reviews

    Long ago, the feathered nations lived in harmony. But, nothing lasts forever. Avenge the ducks in this deckbuilding roguelike take on tic-tac-toe. Collect tiles, engage in strategic battles, meet quirky characters, and explore diverse environments as you push ever closer to the chicken stronghold. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tic Tactic.

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