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Games like Pen and Sword

Looking for games like Pen and Sword? Here are top strategy recommendations with a fantasy focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Knights and Goblins, Kingdom: Classic or KnightShift.

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  1. 51%Game Brain Score
    51% User Score Based on 4 reviews

    *Please keep in mind, that game is still in very early access (0.1.0 version), so You'll most likely to encounter bugs and something won't work as excpected. But don't worry! We will fix everything ASAP! If You encounter any bug or balance problem etc - write us an email, please, at [email protected] with the topic name "Knights & Goblins BUG". Thank You! **Knights vs Goblins is designed for … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Knights and Goblins.

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  2. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    88% User Score Based on 9,193 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 3 reviews

    Kingdom is a 2D side-scrolling strategy/resource management hybrid with a minimalist feel wrapped in a beautiful, modern pixel art aesthetic. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kingdom: Classic.

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    71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    71% User Score Based on 503 reviews

    Do you like Real Time Strategy? or are Role Playing Games your preference… Why not try both genres in one? … or even both separately? … In one game: KnightShift! In a mystical world beyond fantasy and imagination, where corruption and disaster go hand in hand, not all is as it seems. A dark adventure begins in the RPG part: divided into eight chapters of dungeons, rare treasures, very strange… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to KnightShift.

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  4. Aniquilation is a Twin stick action-shooter game where your objective is to destroy all the buildings and enemies that are destroying the planets of your galaxy. Play in multiplayer player split-screen couch-coop mode through story mode, or compete with your friends in the 4 PVP VS modes! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aniquilation.

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  5. Step into the medieval-fantasy world of Kingdom Heroes, a realm overrun by hordes of enemies emerging from the heart of darkness! Choose your hero, combine weapons, magic, and summons, and survive long enough to empower and liberate your kingdom. In this next-gen survivor-like, you will experience a unique mix of intense action, exploration, and strategy—including social phases where players vote… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kingdom Heroes.

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  6. Load up your crossbow, sharpen your sword and prepare your defenses for the coming battle. The goblins are coming, and they need to be massacred. In Goblin Massacre, you play as a brave knight who volunteered to protect the kingdom, wielding his trusty crossbow and sword — and making use of the kingdom’s newest magical defense towers. About the Game Goblin Massacre is a Tower Defense Platfor… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Goblin Massacre.

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  7. Zerim, an experienced retired mage who has a young granddaughter Elira with a deadly illness with no working cure. Find and fight your way through the deathtrap that is Castle Kravia, filled with enemies, traps and puzzles. Unveil the forsaken secrets of previous venturers and the castle itself to get a hold of the rare and protected flower Virellis, said to cure any injury and illness or grant I… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Thornbound.

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  8. Zerim, an experienced retired mage who has a young granddaughter Elira with a deadly illness with no working cure.Find and fight your way through the deathtrap that is Castle Kravia, filled with enemies, traps and puzzles. Unveil the forsaken secrets of previous venturers and the castle itself to get a hold of the rare and protected flower Virellis, said to cure any injury and illness or grant Imm… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Thornbound.

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  9. 62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, stability
    60% User Score Based on 289 reviews
    Critic Score 65%Based on 3 reviews

    Sequel to one of the hit RTS games of the last generation, Mushroom Wars 2 introduces hero characters with customizable skins, reimagined campaigns for each race of Mushroom folk, even wilder competitive multiplayer, as well as a visual overhaul, while preserving the core gameplay mechanics that made Mushroom Wars so enjoyable. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mushroom Wars 2.

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  10. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, stability
    86% User Score Based on 28 reviews

    This is a DEMO version of Stellarcraft. The full Early Access version is available on a separate Steam page. Stellarcraft is a sci-fi tower defense game in which you explore different planets, collect resources and complete missions. Build and upgrade defenses to fend off enemy waves and develop your character. Strategic planning and technological upgrades are the key to success. Explore… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stellarcraft The Prologue.

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  11. 51%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    51% User Score Based on 170 reviews

    The Wild Age is a micromanagement strategy in the tower defense style. Designed mainly for peaceful and relaxed gaming that offers to rest from a busy real life. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Wild Age.

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    72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    72% User Score Based on 1,129 reviews

    Can you survive the horror? … a retro-style survival horror game developed by the two-man indie team of Gonzossm and Iggy Zuk. Survive 30 days and nights in a zombie-infested world by recruiting companions, upgrading weaponry and fortifying your position. Deadly 30 is a retro-style survival horror game developed by the two-man indie team of Gonzossm and Iggy Zuk. Survive 30 days and nights in a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deadly 30.

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  14. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, music
    77% User Score Based on 543 reviews

    Rewrite history as you take control of the brutal Vikings, the devious Aztecs or the crafty Chinese in their global quest to win the favour of the Gods! Swords & Soldiers is a side-scrolling strategy game that lets you control an entire army and lets you wield devastating magical abilities. Demolish your enemy’s castle at the end of these two-dimensional battlefields and lead your troops to v… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Swords and Soldiers HD.

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  15. Your favorite heroes set off on a distant journey in the long-awaited sixth chapter of this fairy-tale strategy game! Incredible adventures await, along with a journey to a mysterious empire and an encounter with an ancient evil in a new form. Can you outsmart the enemy risen from the abyss and save your friends from a deadly trap? Enjoy a brand-new fairy-tale story in the definitive Steam edition… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fables of the Kingdom 6.

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  16. The continuation of your favorite fairy tale returns in a brand-new, carefully remastered edition! This ultimate Steam version features enhanced widescreen graphics and fresh gameplay elements. It’s a strategic adventure you won’t want to miss! The Story:The King is in trouble, and once again, it’s up to you to save the realm! Take charge of the brave hero Kevin and his companions as you set out… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fables of the Kingdom 2 Remastered.

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  17. Experience the return of a classic adventure in a fully remastered edition! The definitive version for Steam features enhanced widescreen graphics, an expanded story, and all-new gameplay upgrades. The Story:A once-beautiful kingdom lies in ruins after an attack by the evil sorcerer Balen, who has also kidnapped King Artos’ only daughter. Heartbroken, the King begs the brave young hero Kevin to b… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fables of the Kingdom Remastered.

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  18. Fragmentary is a knowledge-based puzzle game about a character which struggles in life with some problems and finds himself in the middle of a challenge to piece together his memories. Find the items to remind him his past again. Core Gameplay Mechanics Turn-Based Card Strategy & Combat Cards are your basic tool for movement on and interaction with the game field. They are not only playable, you c… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fragmentary.

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  19. Join forces with your friends in Drakantos, a free-to-play MMORPG that brings a unique pixel art style to a cooperative online experience. Immerse yourself in the fantasy world of Eldras, brought vividly to life through compelling cutscenes. Experience a seamless blend of gameplay and storytelling as you progress through the game. Explore different gameplay styles! Each hero in Drakantos stand… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Drakantos.

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  20. Crusader Knights is a free-fanmade strategy turn-based game where you lead your armies through grand Crusade journey and retake the Holy Land under your command!  During your adventures you will face many different foes such as Arabian and Byzantines fractions, suffer from water shortages, famine, dangerous fauna & flora and the heat of desert. Will you prevail or will the desert break your spirit… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crusader Knights [EARLY-ACCESS].

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  21. 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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  22. 91%Game Brain Score
    91% User Score Based on 8,947 reviews

    Challenge your skill with new mode & new boss!!! Harmonia used to be a bright world of all races, where Human, Orc, Spirit, Dwarf, Beast man and Elf live in peace together. One day, when deep desires arose, the dark forces ascended from hell, invading the world, that tragedy struck every Harmonia citizen and made everything sink to the depths of despair. Play the role of Noah - a Shadow Knight, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shadow Knight Ninja Games RPG.

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  23. 91%Game Brain Score
    91% User Score Based on 75 reviews

    Challenge your skill with new mode & new boss!!! Harmonia used to be a bright world of all races, where Human, Orc, Spirit, Dwarf, Beast man and Elf live in peace together. One day, when deep desires arose, the dark forces ascended from hell, invading the world, that tragedy struck every Harmonia citizen and made everything sink to the depths of despair. Play the role of Noah - a Shadow Knight, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shadow Knight Ninja Fight Game.

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

    "An addictive, adrenaline-pumping FPS roguelite " Viscerate is a fast-paced action shooter blending roguelite elements with strategic combat and modular upgrades. Designed for intermediate to hardcore FPS players, the game delivers an intense combat experience where every run is a fresh challenge. Players craft and customize powerful builds with different weapon evolutions and over 40 unique up… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Viscerate.

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  25. Welcome to the Wonderful World of "Cozy Dash"!In this charming top-down adventure, players can choose to play as a cunning snake or a nimble apple, facing off against time and traps in an exciting challenge. Offering both cooperative and competitive gameplay. Players will control a flexible snake chasing a clever apple, avoiding counterattacks while tackling levels filled with traps an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cozy Dash.

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  26. “Max and the book of chaos” is and arcade 2D action game with elements of run and gun and shoot ´em up classic games with a strong arcade feeling. A kid who will have the destiny of the world in his hands. Will have to face this wave of disasters, save the world and free your buddies. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Max and the Book of Chaos.

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  27. 52%Game Brain Score
    52% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    MINImax Tinyverse, the real-time tower-rush brawler. Watch and assist your favorite champions as they battle for the realms of Tinyverse.  Watch and help your realm to achieve victory. In MINImax Tinyverse you take part in 1v1 battles between armies of tiny little beings. Each army is led by a powerful champion with unique skills and attributes, and supported by a wide range of troopers … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MINImax Tinyverse.

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  28. Angry Fans Storm the Pitch. Defend Your Stadium, Command Your Own Security Team!Take control of characters from different professions, position them strategically, and grow stronger with each wave as you hold off endless hordes of furious fans. Make the right choices in a chaotic football roguelike experience — build your defenses and drive the stands back! Strategic Placement: Deploy your heroe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Football Survivors.

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  29. 63%Game Brain Score
    63% User Score Based on 18 reviews

    Unique voxel fantasy real-time strategy. Experience the land of Muriet and reunite your family in this epic real-time strategy game! It's a game for people who love RTS games, but intense micromanagement stops them from playing. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Heart of Muriet.

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  30. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    88% User Score Based on 57 reviews

    A hero resurrected. A new Adventure. With stunning, 2D pixel art, Adventure of Samsara combines classic gameplay, a deeply connected world, and a heady, twisting narrative of death, rebirth and memory. Become the Solar Champion and restore balance to the multiverse. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Adventure of Samsara.

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  31. 57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    57% User Score Based on 97 reviews

    Astro Looter is an combination of roguelike, survival and tower defense with mining element. Follow armored heroes like the domineering Storm Striker, Air Colonel, or Trauma Specialist across various planets to plunder regional minerals. Utilize weapons, orbital bombardments, airdropped defense towers, and lucky airdrops to eliminate the ever-emerging alien bugs and retreat successfully. Upgrade y… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Astro Looter.

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  32. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    91% User Score Based on 178 reviews

    The recent events in a state prison, involving Jake from Hot Guns Team was a perfect moment for some prisoners to escape - you are one of them. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Prison Run and Gun.

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  33. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    96% User Score Based on 872 reviews
    Critic Score 66%Based on 5 reviews

    A high-tempo shooting game with simple controls! Upgrade your character with cards and defend the gates from your enemies. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Marfusha.

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  34. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    97% User Score Based on 6,808 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    Orcs Must Die! is a strategy video game developed by Robot Entertainment. It is a Tower defense game that eschews the traditional top-down view of similar games, instead using a third-person action-oriented viewpoint. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Orcs Must Die!.

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  35. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    95% User Score Based on 84 reviews
    Critic Score 83%Based on 2 reviews

    A 2D, art driven, puzzle-platformer inspired by Celtic mythology. The game contains rapid, on-the-fly character swapping, flashy attack combos and complex platforming challenges, packaged in gorgeous artwork inspired by mysterious Celtic folklore. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Clan O'Conall.

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  36. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    85% User Score Based on 1,242 reviews

    Join The Mobile Trench Brigade and protect humanity from the evil Monovision menace in this Tower Defense Shooter from Tim Schafer's Double Fine Productions. Use a combination of mobile firepower and stationary defenses to turn the tide of war in our favor. Customize your trench with thousands of possible loadouts. March side-by-side with allies from around the world as you fight your way through … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Iron Brigade.

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    81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    81% User Score Based on 609 reviews

    Find your way through an open-world, adventure RPG, uncovering ancient secrets and unraveling the mystery of the hidden knights. Engage in skill-based game-play, each encounter being unique, breaking off from the old-school linear, simple click combat. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wigmund.

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  38. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    89% User Score Based on 92 reviews

    English version is now supported! Unlock the new map, Floatland, by activating T7 node! Explore the secret of oracle envoy and unlock the karma of a thousand years! Add new buildings, Organic Refiner, Network Pickup Box, and Rocket Silo. Is the way home one step closer? The new version has now been released! Find fragments of energy to transform into mecha, learn Tianji technology to build urba… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to River Town Factory.

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  39. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    85% User Score Based on 270 reviews
    Critic Score 85%Based on 1 reviews

    You are the sword; cut down your foes with steel and thunder. You are the wings; explore the skies and uncover unreachable mysteries. Embark on a journey through a vicious world ruled by darkness and imperial tyranny - the lands of Blackmist. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Armed with Wings Rearmed.

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  40. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    89% User Score Based on 716 reviews

    You are an archer who will protect the castle from the invasion of monsters. In the castle you can manage the resources, create space and harvest products. When you level up you will be able to learn new skills to fight with stronger enemies. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Defender: Farm and Castle.

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    84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    84% User Score Based on 336 reviews

    Iron Grip: Warlord invigorates tower defense with first-person shooter elements to give a new twist to the genre.It puts you in the heat of the battle, fighting off hordes of AI-controlled invaders. Play alone or with friends, in a diverse and challenging struggle to save all of Atelia. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Iron Grip: Warlord.

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    50%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    51% User Score Based on 158 reviews
    Critic Score 48%Based on 5 reviews

    Bannermen is a real-time strategy (RTS) game, developed by the Swedish studio Pathos Interactive. The game will test your abilities as a battle commander where the main tasks consist of base building, resource management and battling enemy armies. The game takes place in a semi-fantasy medieval world that has been brutally damaged due to decades of war, starvation and natural disasters. The peopl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bannermen.

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  43. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, monetization
    82% User Score Based on 747 reviews
    Critic Score 57%Based on 2 reviews

    Crush hundreds of minions as the powerful giant troll! Tiny Goblins call on you to protect their fort, in exchange for armor, money and new moves to smash and loot minions! Goblins build towers, barracks and catapults over each wave to help you fight back bigger minions and bosses! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to One Troll Army.

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  44. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    76% User Score Based on 331 reviews
    Critic Score 78%Based on 2 reviews

    Dwerve is a Zelda-like action tower defense RPG where you play as a dwarven tinkerer that uses turrets and traps to fight. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dwerve.

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  46. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    96% User Score Based on 2,422 reviews

    Defender’s Quest is a tower defense and RPG hybrid that features classic tower defense gameplay intermingled with RPG mechanics. Recruit your troops and pick the ones that best fit your needs as you’ll have a wide variety to choose from: berserkers, archers, healers, mages, and many more. Upgrade their skills, items, and abilities and watch your party grow in power. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Defender's Quest: Valley of the Forgotten.

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  47. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    82% User Score Based on 381 reviews

    An amazing mix of RPG, strategy, simulation, sandbox and survival game. Aurora Dusk looks like many other games, but instead of being alone, you live in a community. You can play one or more villagers and evolve from the Wood Age to the Steam Age. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aurora Dusk: Steam Age.

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  48. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    84% User Score Based on 43 reviews

    Keep Defending is a first-person VR tower defense archery game where you build up your defenses during the enemy onslaught. Target enemies before they reach your gate and earn gold to set up ever more capable defenses including crossbows, wizards, knights, cannons, and more. Additional Ambush and Advance scenarios present alternative challenges in this growing VR experience. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Keep Defending.

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  50. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    86% User Score Based on 116 reviews

    Zombo Buster Advance is a tower defense game taking place inside buildings with interchangeable elevators. Deploy, swap and shoot like a boss! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zombo Buster Advance.

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