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Games like Rise of the Ancients

Games like Rise of the Ancients

Looking for games like Rise of the Ancients? Here are top strategy recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with Ancient Planet, King's Guard TD or Towers of Altrac.

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  1. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    80% User Score Based on 658 reviews

    Bastion of ancient civilization, a keeper of galaxy wisdom is invaded by alien armies. Use powerful ancient technologies and defeat the attack of enemy armies! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ancient Planet.

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  2. 51%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    51% User Score Based on 123 reviews

    Your Highness, our kingdom is at risk. We’re facing great danger! Not only villagers, but also maidens, warriors, mages, ravens, bats, eagles and dragons are trying to destroy our empire. Guard your throne and stop them now! Use your tactical knowledge and skills to tip the scales of triumph in your favor in order to save the kingdom from the invaders. You are their last hope. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to King's Guard TD.

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  3. 58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay
    58% User Score Based on 96 reviews

    Towers of Altrac is a 3D Tower Defense cooperation game for up to 4 players with an innovative A.I. system "S.A.D.", which makes your enemies intelligent. Fight against the horde of Goblins, Orcs, Dragons and other monsters on 62 unique maps. The game is for every level of player experience. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Towers of Altrac.

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    87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    87% User Score Based on 238 reviews

    Immortal Defense has been widely praised for the game's storytelling and unique twist on the tower defense genre, many consider it a cult classic of the subgenre. Its story was written by novelist Jeanne Thornton, and its universe is based on the novel Raberata by Robert Bisno. This new Steam release features many improvements over the original release: Steam achievements which grant gameplay bonu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Immortal Defense.

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    84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    84% User Score Based on 577 reviews

    Terrorhedron is the 3D, cooperative tower defense game for the PC. Unmatched challenge and complexity is introduced to the genre through 3 dimensional gameplay, micro-strategy through programmable turrets and 'edge of seat' gameplay is extended to multiplayer with up to 8 players online co-op. Defend wave after wave of colorful Terrorhedron spheres within attractive abstract grid landscapes. Unlo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Terrorhedron.

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  7. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    66% User Score Based on 482 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 4 reviews

    CREEPS CRUMBLE. HEROES RISE. Command a team of renegade heroes and impale, slash, tear and burn through legions of undead hell-bent on world domination. Your mission: to defeat the world’s most powerful vampire, Count Necrosis. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HERO DEFENSE.

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  8. 62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    62% User Score Based on 107 reviews

    Aerial Destruction is a helicopter game featuring a semi-realistic arcade gameplay with colourful graphics where the goal is to destroy armies of bio-engineered mutants during a complete single player campaign followed by multiple missions. Each succesful battle give you the ability to unlock a new helicopter which comes with a new tactic and weapons, expanding the possibilities when storming the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aerial Destruction.

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  9. 38%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    35% User Score Based on 115 reviews
    Critic Score 55%Based on 1 reviews

    Defense Technica is the next evolution in hardcore tower defense strategy games. Protect the core from an onslaught of unrelenting biomechanical terrors with a powerful range of tower defense units – each with their own upgradable features and methods of attacks. Engage the opposition in a variety of maps and prepare to rapidly shift tactics as weather, enemy paths, and even the terrain itself phy… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Defense Technica.

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  10. 43%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    43% User Score Based on 77 reviews

    "Defence to death" - game in genre "Tower Defence". Defend Your castle from monster! Show Your's strength and wisdom. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Defence to death.

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  11. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, replayability
    79% User Score Based on 258 reviews

    Man the guns. The enemy fleet is on the horizon. Defend your fort from attacks - show your tactical skill. Build cannons, save money, destroy the enemy with the help of secret weaponry and keep your wits about you, because your enemy never sleeps. This unique historical setting will allow you to immerse yourself in an atmosphere of real and uncompromising battle. Varied enemies, powerful cannons … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Iron Sea Defenders.

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  12. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    88% User Score Based on 180 reviews
    Critic Score 64%Based on 5 reviews

    Sneak through the shadows, dash to cover, pick your moment and strike! Unleash your inner thief in this tactical stealth puzzler. After the heist of a lifetime, Sneaky, the lovable rogue is ambushed! Plot, shoot, stab, and loot your way across the land to reclaim Sneaky’s twice-stolen treasure. Sneaky Sneaky offers a mix of stealth and tactical gameplay. Move through the world freely, but watch … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sneaky Sneaky.

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  13. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, music
    75% User Score Based on 478 reviews

    Defend Your Life! Is tower defense set in human body where players are fighting against villain hordes of viruses and bacteria. Levels and units correspond to reality of human anatomy. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Defend Your Life: TD.

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  14. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    87% User Score Based on 1,834 reviews

    A fearsome Chieftain is gathering an army, intent on the subjugation of the realm. The Villagers cry out for a hero! Someone to rise up and rescue them from their plight. This burden falls to you. Build a city, train an army, and equip your subjects. Seek out the assistance of helpful allies, such as dwarves, amazons, and sorceresses. With allies to help, and an army of your own, you can defeat th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Warstone TD.

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  15. 15%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    15% User Score Based on 124 reviews

    Hero Quest is a Tower-battle in the most literal sense! Defeat waves of enemies as they attempt to overthrow your keep! Wisely deploy your units into the battlefield and use spells to destroy the enemy tower! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hero Quest: Tower Conflict.

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    68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    68% User Score Based on 1,055 reviews

    Tower Wars combines elements of tower defense, RTS, and all-out multi-player mayhem to bring you a completely unique experience, delivered with a fun and funny not-so-old world style! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tower Wars.

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  17. 37%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    37% User Score Based on 712 reviews

    Take Canyon Capers, and add football to it... an all new way to play a classic retro platformer. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Canyon Capers.

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    36%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    36% User Score Based on 362 reviews

    $1 Ride is a casual game with a fast paced, timing and reflex testing game-play style. Travel through space at warp speed! Collect power ups to increase your speed or risk your fuel to collect money, missiles and more. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to $1 Ride.

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  19. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    71% User Score Based on 152 reviews

    Build your towers of paper before they get out of the box and make a big mess in the room. Manage the turrets, upgrade and be careful where you put them... every decision can be fatal! Watch out for the air units, they have a different route! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to War in a Box: Paper Tanks.

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  20. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, story
    68% User Score Based on 1,369 reviews

    The Culling Of The Cows is a side-scrolling shooter, tower defense game. You will take the role of Sammy, a soliloquising schizophrenic farmer with a self prophesied mission to lay waste to the disease spreading over his farm. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Culling of the Cows.

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  21. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    96% User Score Based on 6,430 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    A tower defense game where you have to defend Power Cores from being stolen. Tower construction is limited to specified platforms on where you can place 1 out of 10 diffrent upgradeable towers. Towers can not be destroyed by the enemies. Tower placement is key to progress in this game as they each have pros and cons. During the game you battle a variety of 15 diffrent "Insectoid" enemies with vari… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Defense Grid: The Awakening.

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  22. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay
    69% User Score Based on 104 reviews

    Don't make these monsters angry! Fire your bombs at those lousy creatures and get buildings to collapse on them. With lovely HD graphics and awesome physics! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bomb The Monsters!.

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    80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    80% User Score Based on 126 reviews

    Carve a path through an unforgiving wilderness to rescue a hero trapped by a villain! Developed to provide gamers with a thrilling and accessible t adventure, Pathfinders will provide hours of unforgettable fun! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Finders.

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    58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    58% User Score Based on 157 reviews

    Most stories end with the death of the protagonist. For Xzus, death is where things started to get really interesting... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Purgatory.

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  25. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    86% User Score Based on 2,148 reviews
    Critic Score 76%Based on 14 reviews

    Setting the bar as the definitive tower defense game, Defense Grid 2 introduces new worlds and threats to test your tower placement strategies. With a bold new look and the addition of new game modes, player-versus-player and multiplayer co-op, every play brings fun new opportunities and challenges. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DG2: Defense Grid 2.

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  26. 28%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    28% User Score Based on 86 reviews

    In this game you will have an exciting immersion in the world of mining. You can earn the crypto currency and after selling it, follow the exchange rates, choose the currency that you like more and buy equipment to improve your farm. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Clicker: Mining Simulator.

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  27. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, atmosphere
    63% User Score Based on 951 reviews

    3 Players Co-op tower defense. Play it with your friends! Try, try one more time. Life is full obstacles, overcome them! Destroy negativity, clear your mind! Particula brings you a new perspective in gaming, helping you to concentrate, and to clear your mind. Live, live like it was your last day. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Particula.

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  28. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    78% User Score Based on 191 reviews

    "Age of Steel: Recharge" is a 2D strategy with a view from the side. You're taking the role of commander, who was entrusted the management of the military base. Your mission is to defend a base from the waves of enemies at any price. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Age of Steel: Recharge.

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  29. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, music
    67% User Score Based on 81 reviews

    An enemy army is at our gates! Build an ideal chain of traps. Use magic and the power of the elements: earth, ice, fire and shadow. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gnumz: Masters of Defense.

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  30. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    67% User Score Based on 123 reviews

    CARDS OF CTHULHU is the Roguelike Card RPG full of madness. Experience the unique combination of strategic deck-building with fast-paced combat and face-off parody monsters from horror B movies. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cards of Cthulhu.

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  31. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability
    67% User Score Based on 210 reviews

    It's a physical game, whose main task is to score the ball into the goal. On your side and against you, only the laws of physics. All the controls in the game by using the computer mouse. Depending on the level will be various conditions of interaction of the player with the surrounding world. There are disappearing blocks, falling blocks, disappearing blocks, mines, ice, balls and so on. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Score a goal (Physical football).

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    40%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    40% User Score Based on 104 reviews

    Neon Hardcorps is a fast paced top down action shooter, inspired by games such as Contra, Metal Slug, Super Turrican, Cybernator, Realm and Doom Troopers. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Neon Hardcorps.

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  33. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    59% User Score Based on 73 reviews

    Hardcore 2D game with a fascinating and unusual mechanics, where you have to defend the base from annoying saboteurs. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cannons-Defenders: Steam Edition.

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  34. 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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  35. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    67% User Score Based on 1,924 reviews

    Fast, deadly, the way he looks tell everything - nothing can stand a chance when it comes to dinosaur all star: Carnotaurus. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dinosaur Hunt.

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    76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    83% User Score Based on 1,472 reviews
    Critic Score 55%Based on 3 reviews

    Space Run is a PC game that mixes strategy and space ship construction in real time, borrowing certain mechanics from the “tower defense” system with numerous twists and hyper dynamic gameplay. Space Run is a nod to ‘80s science fiction and pays homage to many of its tropes and references. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Run.

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  37. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    78% User Score Based on 254 reviews

    Explore a random generated space. Find artifacts and treasure maps. Build and develop your base on a flying platform. Attack or defend against enemies and save the universe! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ROD: Revolt Of Defense.

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  38. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    83% User Score Based on 1,103 reviews

    Rocked by an explosive soundtrack, choose your band, place your equipments and defend the Rock 'N' Roll from everyone and everything who try to pull it down, on a totally hardcore tower defense! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rock 'N' Roll Defense.

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  40. 44%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    44% User Score Based on 63 reviews

    If you like tower defense games , this game is for you ! A game is classic addictive tower defense / defense TD, style game and a lot of features. You can build towers, you can use abilities(bombs and soldiers) and you can use hero ! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zombie Wars: Invasion.

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  41. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    83% User Score Based on 1,748 reviews
    Critic Score 83%Based on 5 reviews

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

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    30%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    30% User Score Based on 153 reviews

    Lup is a 2D platformer with heart, throughout the game you'll have to overcome enemies and challenges using weapons and items. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lup.

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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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  45. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, replayability
    67% User Score Based on 152 reviews

    Control Craft 2 is a fast paced RTS, which brings quick thinking and clever tactics together for some planet conquering action. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Control Craft 2.

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  46. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    86% User Score Based on 5,828 reviews

    Darkness is coming. How long can YOU survive? Build your base by day, defend it by night. Play in online or local co-op. Stay alive as long as you can. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Yet Another Zombie Defense.

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    62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    65% User Score Based on 46 reviews

    With its potent blend of twin-stick shooting, exploration and customization, HEXODIUS invites players to explore the vast complex, equip their drone with powerful items and upgrades, and ultimately escape the clutches of the deadly enemy droids in a blaze of laser fire. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hexodius.

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  48. 48%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    48% User Score Based on 382 reviews

    Slip into the role of Daniel Hanson, commander of the first mission to a remote planet called Meridian. Assured of the fact that the planet is uninhabited, the unexpected reception of a distress call from the surface could mean many things, none of which you are prepared for. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Meridian: New World.

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  49. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    66% User Score Based on 307 reviews

    Cosmic Dust & Rust is a tower defence game set in space. Upgrade your ship, build turrets and defence systems, undergo side missions and take control of your ship manually and use its cannons and super weapons to destroy your enemies. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cosmic Dust & Rust.

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  50. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    70% User Score Based on 54 reviews

    It is an army vs army game.You need to constantly rebuild and grow your army in order to survive or win the battle. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BuildMoreCubes.

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