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Looking for games like Rival Waves? Here are top real-time strategy recommendations with a fantasy, medieval and historical focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Bulwark Tower Defense, Elemental War Clash or Legion TD 2.

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  1. Hold the line. Send the horde.Bulwark Tower Defense is a competitive, team-based twist on tower defense. Build a wall of auto-fighting units to survive relentless creep waves — then turn the tables and spend your essence to send monsters marching into your rivals' lanes. Every creep that survives an enemy's defense hammers their team's shared King. Outlast the other side and victory is yours. Two… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bulwark Tower Defense.

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  2. 47%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, optimization
    80% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Elemental War Clash combines classic tower defense with roguelite and RPG mechanics as well as different elements to combine and create more powerful towers. In its PvP mode you can also battle with other players trying to overrun them with your own hordes of monsters! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Elemental War Clash.

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  3. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, stability
    86% User Score Based on 7,560 reviews

    Legion TD 2 is the first competitive tower defense for PC. It's the standalone successor to the popular Warcraft III mod, Legion TD, and brought to you by the same team. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Legion TD 2.

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  4. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    71% User Score Based on 1,164 reviews

    EverSiege: Untold Ages is a "hero-driven" strategy rogue-lite where you don't just survive the siege, you break it. Build devastating combinations by fusing powerful Wargears with Elemental Essences, while summoning elite troops to overwhelm the Evil Master's hordes. Roam a procedurally generated kingdom, shifting with each run, to gather and grow unique powers as you rebuild the city's might upon… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to EverSiege: Untold Ages.

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  5. 52%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, gameplay
    73% User Score Based on 22 reviews

    The next level of tower defense games: Use the elements to build a powerful bastion against deadly monsters from all known and unknown dimensions. Three challenging game modes, community features and much indie love make Elemental War an outstanding game! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Elemental War.

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  6. 56%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    78% User Score Based on 23 reviews

    Roadmap About the GameThe Continent has fallen. The Invasion is here. You are the city of Belrak’s last hope of survival!  The Gate Must Stand is a medieval fantasy roguelike tower defense game that puts you in the thick of the action! Choose your valiant warrior, recruit your allies, upgrade their skills, and discover powerful synergies to hold the last line of defense.  Remember: heroes … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Gate Must Stand.

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  7. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    76% User Score Based on 5,801 reviews
    Critic Score 74%Based on 5 reviews

    Age of Darkness: Final Stand is a dark fantasy survival RTS where you must illuminate, build and defend humanity’s last bastion against hordes of Nightmares. Set in the remnants of a kingdom consumed by a deadly fog, you decide. Will you hide in the light? Or take back your world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Age of Darkness Final Stand.

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  8. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, grinding
    81% User Score Based on 577 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

    Crystal Clash is a hybrid of MOBA, tower defense and deckbuilding - with fast-paced, easy-to-pickup tug-of-war strategy. Play 2v2 or co-op with a friend, or pair up with new allies and enemies for action-packed battles! Collect cards, build your decks and have fun crushing your enemies! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crystal Clash.

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  9. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    93% User Score Based on 13,400 reviews
    Critic Score 77%Based on 3 reviews

    Dungeon Defenders is a Tower Defense Action-RPG where you must save the land of Etheria from an Ancient Evil! Create a hero from one of four distinct classes to fight back wave after wave of enemies by summoning defenses and directly participating in the action-packed combat! Customize and level your character, forge equipment, gather loot, collect pets and more! Take your hero through multiple d… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dungeon Defenders.

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  10. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, graphics
    87% User Score Based on 392 reviews

    Warlords: Under Siege is a mix of RTS and TD genre, where you build a small city and defend it against continuous waves of enemies. Improve your assortment of weapons with each playthrough, unlocking new possibilities to beat the ever-increasing threat. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Warlords Under Siege.

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  11. Welcome to Arcane Survival Step into a vibrant, beautifully stylized anime world powered by Unreal Engine 5.5. In this realm, magic is everything. You are a powerful sorcerer thrust into a relentless arena of mystical chaos. Whether fighting alone or standing side-by-side with your coven, you must harness raw elemental forces, craft unstoppable spell combinations, and obliterate screens full of m… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Arcane Survival.

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  12. THE STORY A village burned. A boy taken. Something dark awakened in him — and he survived. Years later, he leads an army of monsters against the kingdom. But the king he hunts is not the man who gave that order. The new king is just, loved by his people, and will not surrender. Neither side is evil. Both sides will fight to the last.TWO CAMPAIGNS. TWO PERSPECTIVES. Defender — Command the kingdom… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Revenge & Defend.

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  13. Experience a thrilling fusion of skill-based 1v1 Kung Fu combat and real-time strategy. Command a diverse army—from mighty Sumos and agile Ninjas to legendary Kung Fu Masters—seize territory, manage resources, and unleash special attacks to crush your opponents and claim victory! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gangs Of Asia.

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    43%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics
    67% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    Ancient TD – A Mythological Co-op Tower Defense Experience Tower Defense Reimagined Build and upgrade powerful towers inspired by ancient gods and heroes. Each tower has unique abilities to help you face an onslaught of enemies. 4-Player Co-op Play solo or team up with up to 3 other players. Combine towers, coordinate artifacts, and support each other with unique peasants and builds. Mythic Se… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ancient TD.

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  15. 51%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    Invaders Tower Defense Online (ITDO) is an exciting strategy game that combines attack and defense elements. Get ready to build your ultimate defense with a combination of powerful towers and face your opponents with strong invaders. This game offers a unique and immersive experience for all tower defense enthusiasts! Key Features: 1. Balance between Attack and Defense: Start wit… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Invaders Tower Defense Online.

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  16. 50%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    79% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    ✦ ADVENTURE THROUGH THE CAMPAIGN ✦The king of Valber has debilitating anxiety. His queen bullies him. They both have no idea what they’re doing when the kingdom gets into a crisis. And that’s why they need YOU! Choose your alchemist, and venture into the 5 lands of Valber.  Establish your foothold, and gather resources to better defend and fortify your position. If you can survive, yo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to TransmuTowers.

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  17. Early Access Roadmap About the GameNative Isekai Defense takes place in a world called Lumina. Hundreds of years ago, those who called themselves the Progenitors introduced themselves on the world stage. With armies of monsters under their command, the world of Lumina was plunged into an endless great war. Centuries passed, the Progenitors and their monster armies managed to conquer and co… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Native Isekai Defense.

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  18. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, grinding
    59% User Score Based on 454 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    Company of Heroes 3: Final Stand delivers a standalone roguelite wave-defense experience for solo and cooperative play. Command and survive against fast-paced escalating enemy waves, intimidating bosses, and dynamic battlefield events. Are you ready to make your final stand? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Company of Heroes 3: Final Stand.

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  19. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, optimization
    81% User Score Based on 123 reviews

    We’re going full circle. CIRCLE EMPIRES is back! Conquer a world of interconnected circles, with vicious foes to conquer and precious loot to plunder, in CIRCLE EMPIRES 2. Strengthen your armies, conquer enemy bosses, and adapt to ever-changing circular worlds that make each playthrough feel unique. With all-new units, weapons, and game modes, you can team up with friends or compete alone for glor… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Circle Empires 2.

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  21. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    89% User Score Based on 782 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    In this fast-paced multiplayer RTS, you and your friends will take control of your own tiny kingdoms and conquer a world made of circles. Each one is overflowing with enemies to fight, monsters to hunt and loot to horde – but watch out... Friends can quickly become rivals! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Circle Empires Rivals.

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  22. Pick Your Faction Choose between the Kingdoms, Orcs, Undead, and Elves. Each faction has its own units, Warlords, technologies, buildings and god powers. Build a base, garrison structures if threatened and advance through through technologies and upgrades unique to each faction. Gather gold, wood, food, and favor with your god. Train heroes, warriors, catapults, flying units, dragons, and s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Warlords of Archaios Online.

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  23. The sky islands are under siege and your coop is the last thing standing. Grab a weapon, rally a flock of unlikely defenders, and hold the line solo or with up to three friends in online co-op. Chicken TD isn't your sit-back-and-place-towers defense game. You're right in the thick of it: one wing on your weapon, the other summoning a menagerie of critters to fight beside you. Every wave you su… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chicken TD: Defenders of the Coop.

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  24. Hold the line or everything falls. Wavecrashers is a 3-player co-op strategy game where heroes defend against relentless waves of enemies. Build powerful synergies, push your limits, and survive the chaos. Play solo with bots or team up with friends. Every run is a fight to endure the storm. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wavecrashers.

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

    CBO TD is a build your own maze tower defense. Protect your city from hordes of mobs with different classes of towers and more efficient mazes. Mobs have Their own strengths and weaknesses, so picking the right tower and upgrades is imperative. Welcome back to days of old, where building the maze is half the fun. Build your own maze Multiple tower classes Multiple monsters tiers Unique monster … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CBO TD.

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  26. - 'Spell of Infinity' is a 3D MOBA game set in a world of swords and magic. You can team up with other players and fight in 4:4 battles or compete in boss mob raids. Also, most of the content is open so you can enjoy the game without any separate purchases, so there is no burden! Join the online battlefield right now! - Strategically select 16 heroes to subdue your enemies! (Tank type STR, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spell of Infinity.

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    95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    95% User Score Based on 514 reviews

    DWARF COMBAT! Stonewards is a 1-4 player co-op first-person roguelite defense game. Lead a crew of stubborn dwarves from your base camp to aid nearby kingdoms, mine deep for resources, forge powerful upgrades, and hold the line against relentless monster attacks. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stonewards.

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  28. 64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    71% User Score Based on 41 reviews

    We're three huge fans of Legion TD, one day, we got this wild idea to start a studio. After four months of hard work, we created Legion Defense using the 『CliCli』. Innovative Gameplay, Upgraded BattlesMonsters and real players alternate in battle, with 29 heroes and 45 mercenaries for you to choose from. Whether you want to go all out in a head-to-head clash or sneak in for a stealthy attack, t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Legion Defense.

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  29. 65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    88% User Score Based on 25 reviews

    Play all our games for $5 on Patreon Already a patron? Strategize - Plan your card placement in waves to destroy the enemy base! Build Your Deck - Collect 40+ cards with unique mechanics to level up and deploy! 1v1 PvP** - Play online to test your skills and climb the leaderboards! Campaign Mode - Battle difficult characters across 5 acts. Do you have what it takes? Factions - Experiment w… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Battle Waves: Card Tactics.

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  30. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    92% User Score Based on 456 reviews

    Axon TD infuses a new layer of strategy into Mazing Tower Defenses. Typically, you build towers on the path to obstruct enemies and make the path longer. But what if you could take control of the map layout itself and expand things directly? In Axon TD, you're given a brush, and the map is your canvas! A Shifting BattlefieldThe name of the game is map manipulation. Place down tiles to make longer … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Axon TD: Uprising - Tower Defense.

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  31. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    97% User Score Based on 15,544 reviews
    Critic Score 90%Based on 5 reviews

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

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  32. 38%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    48% User Score Based on 29 reviews

    Take to the skies as part of the Sky Fleet, defend sacred floating islands, build strong bases and towers to protect their resources, as well as shoot down waves of rogue drones trying to strip-mine them! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sky Fleet.

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  33. 49%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    64% User Score Based on 28 reviews

    Hey , I'm Sascha and I develop Reforged Tower Defense in my spare time - simply because I love tower defense games.   I wanted to build a game that captures the charm of classic TDs - but with a twist: loot, level system, skill trees and even co-op. Whether you just want to set towers until the enemy waves crash, or you want to perfect builds and strategies, you'll find your thing here.   … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Reforged TD - Tower Defense.

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  34. 62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    62% User Score Based on 84 reviews

    Hell is at our gates! Fight hordes of demons head-on with a team of Hell Warders, an ancient order of heroes with unique powers and abilities. Push back waves of demons with an arsenal of weapons, powerful hero skills and deployable towers. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hell Warders.

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  35. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    82% User Score Based on 764 reviews

    Rise of Legions is a free-to-play action-RTS set in a rich fantasy world. Collect dozens of powerful units and devastating spells. Play competitive in 1v1 or 2v2 modes and take on fierce bosses in PvE challenges. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rise of Legions.

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    43%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    65% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    Updates to Version 1.0.7We updated to version 1.0.7 on March 15(JST). Click HERE for details! About the Game"VOIDCRISIS" is a tower offense game playable by up to four people on an undulating battlefield. Players operate combat bio-machines called VA (Vital Armor) to investigate the recurring appearance of Time Cracks on Jupiter's moon Callisto, a phenomenon known as the "VOIDCRI… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to VOIDCRISIS.

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  37. 62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, replayability
    79% User Score Based on 29 reviews

    Heroes of Delum - real-time strategy, single and multiplayer co-op game. Play as 1 to 5 friends and survive together! Being inspired by the Kodo Tag custom map/scenario from Warcraft 3, which is one of its popular "mod", we decided to work on releasing a dedicated game around the concept, with lots of changes and variations, both in theme and gameplay. You play a nameless hero who fights against… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Heroes of Delum.

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  38. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    91% User Score Based on 3,000 reviews

    Element TD 2 is the culmination of 15 years of multiplayer tower defense development, with the original mod having been downloaded over 5 million times across WarCraft 3, StarCraft 2 and Dota 2. With dozens of towers, alongside an array of maps to test your defenses, this is a feature-packed standalone sequel prepared to challenge tower defense players. Let Elements Collide With 6 elements that c… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Element TD 2.

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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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  41. 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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  42. Maze tower defense for up to eight players. Hold one lane of a ring round a castle: build the longest maze you can, catch what leaks from your teammates and see how many endless waves your team can hold. Or go PvP: two teams, mercenary sends, and ranked ladders from 1v1 to 4v4. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ringfall TD.

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  43. A minimalist multiplayer RTS autobattler about tiny strongholds and enormous armies. Build troop spawners and defensive towers, counter enemy hordes across three lanes, and topple their castle. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Weavemarch.

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  44. The Gloom is swallowing the realms, and only the light of the Dawnheart holds it back. Take up your post, Keeper — raise crystal spires along the road, hold the gates, and carry the last light from the meadows to the Heart of the Gloom itself. [h2]Defend Alone or Together[/h2] Play the entire game solo, or hold a shared board in online co-op with up to 9 Keepers. Invite Steam friends, join with a … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dawnheart Keepers.

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  45. A permadeath co-op action-RPG roguelike with hand-inked, comic-book combat. Pick one of seven heroes, descend an endless maze that gets harder with every floor, and see how far you get before you fall — solo or with up to seven friends. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gradanix.

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  46. A tower defense MOBA inspired by Future Cop: LAPD, on a cardboard hex board. Four bases around one throne, last base standing. Build your ammo chain, send your army down the lanes and fire the launcher yourself. 1 to 4 players online, bots fill empty seats, about 20 minutes a match. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hex Tower Boogie.

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  47. MushHero is a cooperative roguelite defense game where players fight together against waves of monsters and powerful bosses. Build unique strategies through randomized weapons, evolving skills, and a node-based progression system that creates a different combat experience every run. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MushHero.

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  48. "Collapsing World" is an innovative tower defense game blending deck-building and roguelike mechanics. Recruit unique companions, craft powerful skill decks, and tackle randomized stages. Deep strategy breaks the traditional TD mold—every run is a fresh challenge! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 坍塌世界.

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  49. Crimson Creed is a tower defense and action roguelike hybrid where you fight directly on the battlefield while building strategic defenses. Defend every lane, build strategic towers, combine powerful skills, and survive escalating waves - solo or local co-op. Kill. Collapse. Learn. Return stronger. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crimson Creed.

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  50. 80%Game Brain Score
    82% User Score Based on 9,487 reviews

    Adversator is an amazing 3D game that has MOBA elements. This is a multiplayer battle that pits you against different foes – you must choose from one of several different heroes to fight with. You can then push out and hunt the different creatures that roam the map – use whatever you find to purchase new equipment and make your hero stronger! Can you conquer your enemies and successfully destroy t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Adversator.

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