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Games like Operation: Surface Takeover

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Looking for games like Operation: Surface Takeover? Here are top survival real-time strategy recommendations with a post-apocalyptic focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Solar Defense, CreateDun or Stellar Infestation.

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  1. The year is 2670, humanity has begun its outward colonial expansion into the stars, the HEC (Human-Earth Coalition) began setting up colonies on the Moon, Venus and Mars. upon expanding out into the Exo-Planets they began scouting Jupiter's moon of IO, where they discovered strange readings. This would lead them to discovering another space faring race known as the Pilakarr, a humanoid species tha… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Solar Defense.

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  2. Your Dungeon, Built by You [CreateDun] Build walls, reshape paths, and hold the line with your allies. This isn’t just about “placing” towers—set up walls directly on the map and redesign enemy routes in real time! Where will the enemies flow? Which choke point will you focus your fire on? Who will act as bait? The battle is decided before the first wave even starts. Survive each fight to e… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CreateDun.

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  3. A tower defense game with light production line elements.The vast galaxy is entirely occupied by the insect swarm, yet the home planet’s mineral resources are exhausted. To obtain minerals, players are sent as officers to different planets, establishing production lines, extracting minerals, and manufacturing the ammunition needed for defense towers. Beware of the endless swarm of insects—build y… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stellar Infestation.

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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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  5. 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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  6. In this fantastical medieval world, the world is divided into two major camps, a battle between justice and evil. Which side would you choose? Pixel Medieval Unique units such as knights and orcs, buildings with special functions, equipment with powerful abilities, cute pixel style, and rich content. Interesting game format Recruiting soldiers can provide immediate combat power, buildings can … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 迷你王国战争 Mini Kingdom Wars.

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  7. Choose colours, upgrades and talents for your towers to defend against scores of enemies Features 24 Game Maps to Play on! Adjustable Difficulty Level! 45 Different Upgrades to Purchase! 4 Unique Towers with 12 Possible Tower Abilities and 18 unique Colors to Choose from! 7 Tiers of Talents to Unlock for a total of 26 Distinct Talents! Map Editor lets you Create and Play your own Custom Maps… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Quick Tower Defence Ultimate.

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  8. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics
    92% User Score Based on 52 reviews

    Defend the Cake is an a-mazing strategic and scrumptious tower defense game. Take your time planning a maze of toast walls and constructing methodically placed defenses. Then get ready to deploy your Eggbirds in real-time to power-up your defenses and fend off the invading armies of bugs. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Defend the Cake.

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  9. It’s a card game where you build a deck, draw cards, and strategically place towers on a tile grid to earn gold. And you must defend your empire from the enemies closing in. They won’t let you build in peace. Play time per run: 20~40 min All stages cleared: 6+ hours + Endless mode If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Card Colony.

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  10. 50%Game Brain Score
    100% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Can you do it? Defend your Castle against the gems in the dark! Build towers and upgrade them with your gems. Destroy enemies to earn some gems. Diffrent types of enemies. Control the light, if you want the game to be more atmospheric. You can play 8 diffrent levels (Easy, Medium or Hard): Level 1-4 is a fantasy forest setting, for beginners. Level 5-8 is a fantasy desert setting, where i… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Gem Tower Defense.

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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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  12. Arena of Trials is a dynamic 3D game with action/RPG and survival arena elements. You'll find yourself in a variety of biomes, from the scorching desert to the icy wilderness, where every move can be decisive. Your main goal is to survive as long as possible, fending off waves of enemies approaching from all sides. Use unique abilities, each with its own capabilities, to repel your enemies. Feat… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Arena of Trials.

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  13. Tactical Ghost is a thrilling, realistic tactical game where you eliminate threats with precision and flair. Master your abilities for high scores and epic combos. Can you devastate your enemies with the biggest combos possible? Mastering your abilities is crucial as you strive for high scores and your own survival. You'll need to plan your approach with care, choosing the right tactics for each … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tactical Ghost.

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  14. 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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    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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    62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:character development, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    84% User Score Based on 25 reviews

    Spark of Survival is a top-down 2.5D tower defense strategy game in which you must defend your kingdom against an incoming robot invasion using the five unique elemental towers at your disposal. Place, upgrade, and move towers strategically to form the strongest possible line of defense. Combine the effects of various towers to create elemental reactions that destroy the approaching robot army. Ad… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spark of Survival.

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

    FastShoot is a true chess game in the world of first-person shooters: Destroy your enemies in the most unbelievable and spectacular ways - shoot, blow up, throw them over cliffs, throw them under deadly blows and use your abilities and surroundings wisely! Uncomplicated mechanics, familiar to every shooter fan! A variety of different opponents, requiring unique strategies and using special techniq… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FastShoot.

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  18. Let´s Chat on Discord About the GameDive into the world of this unique fantasy game and take the chance to find out why we play. You will fight tactical battles, all one-of-a-kind, with loads of different creatures to fight and play. All this happens in a welcoming, warm and beautiful world. Choose your creatures and their abilities wisely for victory! There are six classes of c… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Game´s Tale.

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  19. Tower Miners is a local multiplayer game. Mixed out of strategy, tower defense and random party game genre. The goal is to beat your enemy by destroying his base. Also additional game modes are on the way If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tower Miners.

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  20. Yo, looking for a tower defense game that needs both sick mechanics and smart deck-building? Yeah bro, I got you. Crystal TD – no pause, no progress bar, super high APM, and your deck better be on point. Oh, and the difficulty curve? Steep as hell. But don't sweat it – you start with 16 card slots, every card can have two copies from the get-go, and all levels are unlocked right away. No need t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crystal TD.

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  21. A 4-player co-op endless TD game with rotating lanes. Choose from a wide variety of towers, equip powerful items to enhance their abilities, and survive 50 waves of enemies, including 4 mini-bosses and 1 final boss, across 5 difficulty levels. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 保卫实验室 (Defend the Lab).

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  22. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability, stability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    90% User Score Based on 50 reviews

    Golemworks is an experimental fusion of tower defense and factory builder. You must assemble a factory that generates an army of automatons. These automatons automatically fight and defend your golem foundry from waves of encroaching shadows. Molds activate on a cooldown, and generate a golem core - the 'recipe' for an automaton. Catalysts are the production infrastructure. They can ad… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Golemworks.

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  23. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    95% User Score Based on 62 reviews

    Welcome to the frontlines of D.O.T. Defence! Build towers, muster armies, and conquer the map. Fight local matches in 1v1, 2v2, or free-for-all battles against friends and AI-controlled bots. Victory comes with the last HQ standing! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to D.O.T. Defence.

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  24. Tau Cubis is a minimalist Tower Defense game in Space and colorful Scifi Landscapes. Tau Cubis is taking inspiration from the classic 'Defense Grid' with extra features (collaborative Towers, instant global targeting, truly autonomous enemies). Find a strategy to repel the onslaught of crazy robots! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tau Cubis.

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  25. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    81% User Score Based on 48 reviews
    Critic Score 76%Based on 3 reviews

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

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  26. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    95% User Score Based on 3,588 reviews

    Command a team of 5 elite soldiers against an alien horde of 100,000. Surrounded on all sides, you must outmaneuver and outsmart the enemy. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Infested Planet.

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  27. Final Payload is a fast-paced 2D action game where you control a guided warhead. Manage inertia and fuel, destroy enemies, avoid guarded zones, and land precisely to complete missions. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Final Payload.

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  28. Customize your spaceship.  Send expeditions to find more customizations. Deploy missions into an asteroid belt and face a single, escalating wave of asteroids. Gained experience can be invested into permanent upgrades using the lab, strengthening future deployments. Wishlist on Steam P.S. the game has autosave, lab research and expeditions are part of offline progression. P.P.S. press kit in… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deployed.

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  29. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere
    97% User Score Based on 36 reviews

    Aboard the great airships reside the last of humanity, survivors of the Grell war that still rages across the earth. Deploy to the surface with Time-Walker mechs, capable of manipulating time in combat, to defend your salvage teams. Gather equipment, supplies, and survivors from the ruined surface. Upgrade, improve, and maybe one day, find the key to revert the apocalypse. Key Features Send… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Temporal Titans.

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  30. Fat Sheep Crisis is a casual game that combines Roguelike and Hack and slash elements. Players can enhance character attributes, obtain more powerful weapons, and complete challenge modes to gain better plugins to become stronger. Fat Sheep Crisis has multiple maps. Different maps contain their own chaos factors that make the monsters more powerful and thorny, but at the same time, players wi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FatSheep Crisis.

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  31. 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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    80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    80% User Score Based on 96 reviews

    Do not answer! Do not answer! Do not answer! Barnard's civilization is invading the earth. It is time to get ready to defend our planet against the attack from the invaders! In this rogue-lite TD game, come and use your strategy to build turrets and plan the routes freely! With diverse modes to dig into, the fun never ends! About this gameRefactor is a Roguelike Tower Defense game. This is … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Refactor.

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  33. This is a card-driven, strategic pinball game.All you need to do is launch a ball and aim for the highest score possible! In this Plinko-style roguelike, you'll send your ball through a board of pegs to rack up points. Harness the magical powers of a variety of unique items to boost your score output. Use these items to craft diverse and creative strategies, pushing your scores beyond limits. Exp… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pop to Win.

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  34. This is an upgraded edition of Sidereal Wanderer, the spaceship simulation game originally released in 2024. It retains the classic, highly randomized gameplay system of the original—offering high replayability with ever-changing scenarios—while adding new elements such as a richer narrative, character progression, and intuitive controls for a deeper experience. As the captain of a newly commiss… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sidereal Wanderer ST.

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  35. Cao Cao's Campaign is the predecessor to the Jiang Wei's Campaign game in the Magic Tower: Three Kingdoms Series, and the pre-predecessor to Chaos Across Time. Following Magic Tower: Three Kingdoms: Swallow the Earth, it serves as the inaugural title of this series. The game features a linear narrative with multiple choices and multiple endings. In this game, the player takes on the role of Jiang… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 魔塔三国之曹操传奇.

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    71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, replayability
    93% User Score Based on 28 reviews

    Games taking too long? Strategies too complex? Not here! Build your unique defense base in real-time with simple yet strategic space defense facilities! Repel the enemy, keep our energy cycle running! In Space Cycle, every choice matters. Pick and upgrade your defenses wisely! Let luck and strategy lead you to victory! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Cycle.

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  37. 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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    59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:optimization, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    In 2049, humans have spread across the stars, but their peace comes to an end when a fleet of rogue AIs called “Aura” shows up from the depths of space. This AI force wipes out colonies with deadly accuracy and cruelty. “Aura” started as a secret Earth project that went off the grid. Now, it has one aim, to wipe out all living things and set up a new world run by machines. You are XxX_sigmawarrio… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to AstroRage2049.

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  39. 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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  40. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    74% User Score Based on 113 reviews

    They... Are Coming... Like a Tide... ... Now... ...GameplayGather resources and establish your defenses before darkness falls, Then... Face countless enemies in their masses.Diverse Range of Defense Towers Classic Tower Defense GameplayExperience the thrill of strategic placement and upgrading to thwart the enemy's advance. Epic Scale with Thousands of EnemiesBrace yourself for massive battles aga… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Minimalist Tower Defense.

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

    Do you like Tetris? Me neither! Welcome to the world of Space Garbage! A lofi, arcade-style experience hand crafted entirely by yours truly! Use a small car to stack garbage into a giant trash compactor!  Stack exotic garbage across 5 different levels, meet exotic creatures, AND STAAAAAAAAAAAACK!!!!!  PC: Arrow Keys + Spacebar Mobile: Swipe + Hold & Tap I love you, please wishlist: https://store… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Garbage.

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  42. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    76% User Score Based on 868 reviews

    MarZ Rising is a tactical base defense game, which lets you discover a completely new gameplay experience of the tower defense genre! Build, manage and defend your martian base. Guide your crew safely through the thrilling campaign and solve the mystery of the undead. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MarZ: Tactical Base Defense.

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    77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    78% User Score Based on 2,144 reviews
    Critic Score 73%Based on 2 reviews

    Taur is an action-strategy sci-fi game. Control the Prime Cannon and unlock all of its powerful weapons and abilities. Build turrets, droids, aircraft and more as you fight to protect the Tauron droids' homeworld against a relentless invasion. Will your Taur stand against the Imperion warmachine? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Taur.

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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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  45. Take on the role of managing a group of wizards who have arrived in a new world. Start by managing one planet. Build buildings, assign people to industries. Build more buildings. Capture nearby planets and expand your influence. More than 100 planets (randomly generated) 80 types of research (20 for each element) More than 40 different buildings A limited field of 15x11 cells to build on… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Elemental Empire.

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  46. Defentrix is a ruthless tower defense game built for players who love strategy, precision, and tactical gameplay. Across 30 challenging levels, you’ll face a continuous rise in speed, enemy mass, and pressure, testing your reaction time, focus, and strategic thinking. Every stage demands real-time decisions, where smart placement and quick adaptation decide your success.There’s no luck or randomn… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Defentrix.

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  47. 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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  48. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    61% User Score Based on 100 reviews

    A fastpaced, military tug-of-war game with minimal micromanagement. Choose and deploy from a mix of specialized military units to overwhelm the enemy. Experiment with a huge variety of unit compositions, synergies, abilities, and upgrades to lead your army to victory! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Operation: Polygon Storm.

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  49. This is a classic tower defense game. The alien ship is ready to invade this lovely planet. We need to use various weapons to prevent them from reaching the destination. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to IMM Defense.

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  50. 51%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    55% User Score Based on 44 reviews

    Land Doctrine is a 3D strategy game focusing on military optimization. Your task is to design tanks, manage research, equip infantry, determine infantry training, optimize production and build combined arms battalions to occupy and hold cities. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Land Doctrine.

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