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Games like NTD: New Tower Defense?!

Games like NTD: New Tower Defense?!

Games like NTD: New Tower Defense?!

Looking for games like NTD: New Tower Defense?!? Here are top tactical shooter recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with Road Defense: Outsiders, Rogue Star Rescue or Apricity.

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  1. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    81% User Score Based on 108 reviews

    Protect vehicles on the road and survive! Road Defense: Outsiders is a game that combines elements of the 'roguelike' and 'tower defense' genres. Upgrade the towers and your own skills to be able to annihilate all the life around you! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Road Defense: Outsiders.

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  2. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    95% User Score Based on 93 reviews

    Bullet Hell Insanity + Tower Defense Strategy. Rogue Star Rescue is a quirky new type of rogue-like shooter. Blast your way through diverse planets while rescuing your teammates and gathering traps for your defense strategy. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rogue Star Rescue.

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  3. Apricity is a top-down shooter designed to be played with friends.  Heat SystemWhen you deal damage, you build Heat, and at 100% Heat you become HOT, increasing your attack speed. After a few seconds of not dealing damage, your Heat drops to 0 almost instantly. Reloading (reloading is just the term for a special action, you can fire your primary weapon infinitely) conserves Heat and recharges you… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Apricity.

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  4. Twin-stick space combat roguelite with 12 abilities, 5 reality-warping ultimates, and 20+ enemy factions that each fight differently. Permanent upgrades that stack across hundreds of hours. Quick missions, deep progression, zero runs wasted. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Void Breach.

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    63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, stability
    94% User Score Based on 18 reviews

    An arcade roguelite where positioning beats firepower. Build absurdly powerful runs through rule-breaking upgrades. I started Particulitix as a particle-graphics experiment that grew into the arcade roguelite I wanted to play. Position smart around playfield zones that shape every fight Stack run-specific arsenals from dozens of upgrade combinations Carry permanent character upgrade… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Particulitix.

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    61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, replayability
    100% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Fight to survive in this intense twin-stick shooter! Collect sentries, items, and drones as you unleash mayhem to defend a mining outpost from waves of goopy monsters that emerge from below. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Minigunner.

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  7. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    80% User Score Based on 30 reviews

    Chronicle: Unit Eight is a high-action arcade bullethell roguelike where you can destroy the enemies' bullets. Become a mercenary hired to take down a gluttonous space pirate and his fleet! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chronicle: Unit Eight.

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  8. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    81% User Score Based on 211 reviews

    A single star fighter trying to save as many civilians as possible before they are overrun by a marauder armada. You'll need to gather new weapons, upgrade your ship, find resources, trade with other ships and more to overcome the challenge before you. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Power of Ten.

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  9. Forty generations ago, the sentient forests of Arçuray were buried in a lightless void by the cosmic god Erlik. To survive, the roots consumed the earth's marrow, mutating the forest. Now, they are no longer just trees, they have evolved into towering, heavily armed botanical spacecrafts. Set against a striking monochrome retro-pixelated aesthetic and driven by a heavy low-octave bass soundtrack, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Buried Light.

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    Every run is a fight for survival and every death makes you smarter, stronger, and deadlier. You're not just a pilot. You're a commander, an engineer, and the last line of defense between the CYGNI threat and what remains of humanity's last hope. Pilot spaceships simulating realistic Newtonian physics Momentum-based ballistics and lead targeting  Real-time ship loadout system allowing you t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GODSPEED.

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  11. Charming retro action arcade shooter with roguelite elements (and a pet space worm!).     The dastardly humans have achieved interstellar spaceflight once more and are spreading throughout the galaxy like a virus. The call has gone out: it is time to send them back to the Stone Age once again, for the good of all alienkind. Regrettably, the council has ignored the human threat and left the … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Force Bargain Bin.

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  12. DEFEND YOUR BUBBLE!Inspired by classic arcade-style gameplay, defend all that is bubble-like from the pointy bad guys who want to pop you! Dash, shoot, and defend both yourself and your base from being popped by infinite onslaughts of thumbtacks, pencils, sewing needles, and more! UPGRADE YOUR OFFENSE!With 8 ways to upgrade you and your base bubble, alongside the help of 6 unique and game-cha… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Don't Pop My Bubble.

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    63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    100% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    A classic arcade shoot 'em up mixed with twin-stick controls, heaps of roguelike, and a dab of spiritual philosophy create this addicting, challenging, and relentless experience where you must control light and dark to succeed. Direct your evolution and embrace your dark side to break free. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dualism.

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  14. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability
    96% User Score Based on 55 reviews

    Galaxy Highways is a sci-fi space shooter where you're doing pirate raids into star systems inhabited by aliens. You destroy enemy ships, space stations, mother ships or bosses and complete all missions as soon as possible before enemy defense system destroys you with its powerful waves of attacks. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Galaxy Highways.

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    79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    100% User Score Based on 30 reviews

    Rampage through your enemies in this twin-stick kiter fighter. Kill your foes and power up your mech in this combat-heavy game of destruction and mayhem. Maneuver around the battlefield, avoiding enemy fire while dishing it out in kind. This game is all about tanky bullet-hell combat while exploring a power fantasy through various upgrade paths. The Battle for Sansil Prime As you battle thro… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Sand Knight.

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  16. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    93% User Score Based on 44 reviews

    Prepare for an interstellar showdown like no other in a gripping roguelike top-down twin-stick shooter set in the vast depths of space. Pilot your advanced starship, engaging in relentless battles against hordes of alien adversaries. Destroy, Collect, Upgrade, Die, Unlock, Repeat. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cosmic Carnage: Prologue.

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  17. 56%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, monetization
    91% User Score Based on 11 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

    Stop the bogus creeps in this hardcore deliberately paced Halloween themed action roguelite! Equip rad perk based armor in five slots, wear and unlock new gnarly costumes with active and passive abilities, use tubular randomized guns and unlock tons of new ammo types and upgrade your awesome mini-mart! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Creekside Creep Invasion.

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    92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    92% User Score Based on 1,158 reviews

    Chippy is a twin-stick bullet-hell shooter. Chip apart destructible bosses pixel-by-pixel. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chippy.

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    67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    63% User Score Based on 329 reviews
    Critic Score 76%Based on 4 reviews

    Tower 57 is a fast-paced neo-retro shooter where cooperation is as important as your ammo capacity. As a member of an extraordinary task force fight your way through a dieselpunk megatower and uncover its hidden secrets. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tower 57.

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  20. 65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    65% User Score Based on 124 reviews

    How to survive on another planet teeming with monsters, if you are a bearded engineer? You must become Space Robinson! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Robinson.

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  21. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    86% User Score Based on 100 reviews

    Swarmrider Omega is an "endless runner"+"twin stick shooter" ARCADE mashup. Based on Swarmrider(2016), Omega is a darker and faster version, featuring the Saint from Ubermosh Vol.5. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SWARMRIDER OMEGA.

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  22. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    93% User Score Based on 1,918 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 3 reviews

    X-Morph: Defense Complete Edition includes: X-Morph: Defense core game, European Assault DLC, Survival Of The Fittest DLC, Last Bastion DLC If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to X-Morph: Defense.

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  23. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, story
    83% User Score Based on 590 reviews
    Critic Score 40%Based on 1 reviews

    Over 9000 Zombies! is top-down arcade action blown out of all reasonable proportions. An endless horde of zombies is coming your way, how long can you survive? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Over 9000 Zombies!.

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    38%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    64% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Protect the ark of humanity by building the ultimate defense from scraps of your enemies. Challenge other players in this tough fast-paced Action Tower Defense game with TONS of bullets and enemies on screen. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ARDEiN.FALL.

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  25. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    87% User Score Based on 337 reviews

    In Castle of Alchemists, a tower defense/top-down action hybrid game with amazing pixel art graphics, play as the Bellator, alchemically enhanced defender, to fight against invaders from other worlds. Delve into the castle, set your traps, equip powerful weapons and gears, and reclaim the castle piece by piece. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Castle Of Alchemists.

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  26. CLUSTER - Roguelike Tower Defense Defend your tower with strategy, not spam. In CLUSTER, you build your own upgrade system between waves using rotatable cluster cards. Colors, connectors, and positioning determine how powerful your tower becomes. CLUSTER is a tactical roguelike tower defense game built around a single central tower facing increasingly dangerous enemy waves. But the real battle… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cluster - Roguelike Tower Defense.

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  27. Cat Watch is a 2D arcade shooter minigame with roguelike progression where you control a cat defending an apartment against enemies that seek cover and strike at the right moment. Jump, attack, and eliminate waves of mosquitoes, rats, and bats as you advance toward the source of the infestation. During the night, strange creatures begin invading the building through the ventilation system. As the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cat Watch.

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  28. In the war against the Skynet, humanity was pushed to the brink. Until flesh and weapons were fused as the ultimate countermeasure. Link pulse-emitting cores to weapons, activate fusion modules, and unleash endless bullet storms against overwhelming enemy hordes. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pulslink.

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  29. JOIN THE FAMILY BUSINESSWelcome to Dash Bang Rift LLC, the multiverse’s only interdimensional extermination company run by your Grandma. Your position: Intern. Your task: Deploy into unstable biomes, purge the infestation, and try not to die. Again. BREAK THE GAME WITH SIMPLE MATH This isn't just about shooting; it's about stacking multipliers until you tear a hole in reality. Forget simple stat … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dash Bang Rift LLC.

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  30. EXOVORE is a dual-stick space horror shoot’em-up inspired by the legendary Sinistar. Mine asteroids for energy, forge powerful weapons and battle through swarms of biomechanical nightmares as a colossal alien intelligence awakens to destroy you. It starts out nice and slow, giving you a chance to learn the controls and upgrade your ship. But the action and complexity builds with each level. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Exovore.

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  31. Fight. Convert. Die. Go back stronger. Project AionIX is a top-down roguelike space shooter built around a time travel loop. Every run you push through alien-infested sectors, build your ship mid-battle, and collect what you can before the timeline resets. Death is not the end. It is the reset point. Wave Survival Already live and ready to play. Wave Survival is a pure arcade mode built around … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Project AionIX.

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  32. The Odyssey of Commander Cookie unfolds across three unlockable chapters, each with its own distinct gameplay mode. Complete one, and you'll unlock the next, building toward a full-scale cat fight on the mice empire. Guardian KillerFace relentless waves of increasingly powerful mice ships as you battle your way toward one of the three Planetary Guardians. Create unique builds using a variety of … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Odyssey of Commander Cookie.

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  33. 星火是一款弹幕战斗和建设、成长融合的游戏,玩家扮演在核爆区搜寻物资的星火成员,在一次 关键任务中被AI派出的无人机追杀,玩家需要在逃亡的过程中搜集和战斗以提高己方无人机的战斗力,包括无人机机体 研发,机枪、机炮、导弹发射器的研发,内部建造、研究、生产设备的建设。还需要选择适合的站点停靠收集矿物。在 追兵来临时打败追兵赢得逃亡时间。最终将核心货物送至星舰。 战斗以鼠标键盘的方式操作,键盘控制无人机行动,鼠标控制瞄准方向,从弱小的无人机发展到强大的,可以搭载五种 武器的大型无人机。体会刺激快速的战斗、思考建设优先方向。 可以自由搭配无人机机体和武器 其他作品: 《表天记》https://store.steampowered.com/app/2373950/ 《和风飞行》https://store.steampowered.com/app/2641680… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 星火.

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  34. ZZZZZAAAAAAPPPPPPP!!!!!! You've found a retro style, 2D top-down action/adventure game in the vein of select retro-gaming archetypes!! Designed as a Couch style local co-op or solo campaign. NOTE: Two (2) controllers are required to play a local multiplayer game. Weapons & Power-ups Chose to upgrade your Systems with either Shields or faster engine AND range of fire!! Upgrade your Weapon… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Red Lightning.

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  35. Iron Dungeon combines a twin-stick shooter, a 2d platformer, and a roguelite. Explore a dangerous underground complex searching for dozens of weapons, gadgets, and upgrades to find a way to the surface and discover if there is still life on Earth! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Iron Dungeon.

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  36. Earth: 9000 a new indie Bullet Hell, Twin Stick, Rogue-Lite mashup. You command Earth and all her defenses. Your mission; stop a never ending onslaught of alien invaders and try to keep your mind intact while your senses are brutally overwhelmed. Unlock dozens of weapons and even more upgrades as you gain research from defeating enemies and special events. You will be defeated, but that isn't the … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Earth: 9000.

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  37. Team up with friends to fight hordes of zombies and mutants that roam post-apocalyptic earth. Need extra lives and allies to help you fight? Just clone yourself and your weapons! Protect your fabricator to become an unstoppable force, able to take on any mutant in your sights. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to One Clone Left.

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  38. THE ARENA IS ALIVEVector Surge is a fast, uncompromising twin-stick arena shooter set inside a reactive signal field. Move, aim, dash and detonate your way through geometric swarms while the grid bends, pulses and fractures around every collision. Almost everything you see is constructed live. Ships, enemies, projectiles, formations, effects, grid reactions and combat patterns are drawn from pr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vector Surge.

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  39. View Game
    69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, graphics
    100% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    Face an alien onslaught in Zaxoid, an adrenaline inducing, twin-stick mayhem shooter! Defend the galaxy from relentless invaders by upgrading your ship or fortifying your city with strategic choices that make every run unique. Wield dual joysticks for precision chaos, transform into tank mode to repel surface invasions, and protect your population. Intense gameplay that takes you back to the golde… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zaxoid.

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  40. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, character development
    97% User Score Based on 32 reviews

    With 3.68 quintillion possible builds, no run is the same. Mix 10 astronauts, 10 ships, and 100+ upgrades in a relentless roguelite top-down shooter where alien swarms and brutal bosses push every skill to the limit. Adapt, experiment, and fight to survive the chaos If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cosmic Carnage.

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  41. View Game
    59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Overkill Squad is a ultra high-speed top-down shooter roguelike built around intense 1-minute combat arenas. Choose your fighter, unleash overwhelming firepower, defeat brutal bosses, and collect relics to dominate every run. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Overkill Squad.

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  42. 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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  43. About Breeding Grounds is an old school style dungeon crawler. The goal is to progress through various rooms and eventually defeat the final boss, the source of all monsters. You must be quick however, as the miasma leaking from monsters will cause constant damage to your health. You will be able to play as a few different classes, each with their own set of bonuses and drawbacks. Features 4 he… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Breeding Grounds.

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  44. 56%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    92% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Chaos Machina is a fast-paced action roguelike designed for immersive, bite-sized runs. Enter the flow state as you weave with your robot through enemy fire. Unleash powerful upgrades, and master 10-minute bursts of adrenaline before the Chaos reclaims the map. Gameplay Run into generated dungeons and fight robots corrupted by Chaos AI Deal as much damage as possible through your robot You ne… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chaos Machina.

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  45. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    76% User Score Based on 34 reviews

    The legendary vertical scrolling shooter "Raiden" is reborn as a thrilling twin-stick 2D shooter! Freely aim and shoot with dual sticks, dodging bullets from every direction. Level up to unlock a variety of weapons and enhancements, and upgrade your ship to fight your way through epic battles. Features: Navigate your ship with the left analog stick and aim your shots with the right a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Raiden NOVA | 雷電NOVA | 雷電新星.

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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

    While I am a loyal RTS gamer, I feel that the genre’s complexity puts many players off. That's why I've always wanted to create my own grand battlefield in a simplified manner, making it more accessible to potential players and RTS fans. In this stylistic pixel game, players will have access to a variety of buildings that synergize with each other and face an array of twisted insectoids. This game… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Frontline Crisis.

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    63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    100% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    EON Trooper on Steam! In EON Trooper, you join a galaxy at war, assuming the role of an elite soldier on missions behind enemy lines. Each mission is a unique challenge requiring careful planning and swift execution. Whether you are sabotaging enemy bases, stealing vital information, or simply surviving, you will need to utilize all tools and tactics at your disposal.EON Trooper combines intense … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to EON Trooper.

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  48. Escape corruption and deliver truth to the people in the only way you know how. as a space fighter pilot! You steal a ship and flee, it falls to you to duke it out in space and deliver truth to the people. Restore peace. Restore justice. Save humanity and Escape The Kreegan! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Escape The Kreegan.

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  49. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    94% User Score Based on 158 reviews

    Pilot the Megacopter, a sentient weapon that gains power by feeding on the blood of its enemies. Play through the campaign featuring seek and destroy, boss, rescue, and defense missions against the evil reptoid army. Upgrade Megacopter with the fabled AZ-TECH: ancient weaponry and armor. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Megacopter: Blades of the Goddess.

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    87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    87% User Score Based on 76 reviews

    Acid Planet is a Tower-Defense game with elements of Horde-Survival, Action Roguelike, and RTS. It's a game for people who like building, strategy, tactics and epic automated sci-fi battles. Drop to the surface, lure in the horde and bag the biggest kaiju you can handle. BUILD YOUR BASEConstruct towers and drone factories to defend your ship from the horde. Make use of the environment - strategic … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Acid Planet.

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