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Looking for games like Root Defender? Here are top strategy recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with FROM ASHES, BLOOM, New Eden or Unionatic.

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  1. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    93% User Score Based on 581 reviews

    Protect the oldest tree on Earth from Humanity Tear through hordes of enemies Sow trees to help you Active Tower Defense rogue-like gameplay Personalize your creature with new attacks Huge amount of upgrades Various of starting situation with unique skins A never seen before character with 10/10 procedural animation Play as an invincible mass destruction weapon If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FROM ASHES, BLOOM.

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  2. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Overview "New Eden" is a free-form strategic tower-defence game developed by team 3D3N to challenge the status-quo of grid-based tower defence gameplay - by giving the player absolute freedom over how they choose to defend their biodome by placing towers anywhere on the map.  Discover tower combinations and strategize for the most efficient and destructive base imaginable, but beware, enemies come… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to New Eden.

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  3. Unionatic is a unique game that combines captivating village building and strategy elements. Build your own village, manage resources, develop the economy, and strengthen your army. Interact with other players, form alliances, and challenge enemies as you expand your village. Unionatic offers you the opportunity to create your own unique village. From the beginning, you can choose the necessary… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unionatic.

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  5. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    70% User Score Based on 88 reviews

    Visit the unforgiving world of the Decision Series, where survival isn’t guaranteed, and every decision counts. The Decision Legacy Collection brings together all four iconic entries in the classic franchise for the first time on Steam. Experience the series that defined action-strategy and city defense in the Flash era, now available in this 4-pack bundle. Decision 3 Humanity’s survival rests … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Decision Legacy Collection.

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  6. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, gameplay
    95% User Score Based on 59 reviews

    Synopsis Your ducks have worked tirelessly to amass a fortune in gold and diamonds, but their hard-earned treasure has caught the eye of a ruthless chicken gang. These feathered fiends are on a mission to plunder your wealth and decimate your duck army. With addictive gameplay, endless challenges, and a touch of feathered fun, Quacker Bros offers hours of entertainment for strategy enthusiasts a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Quacker Bros : First Heist.

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  7. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    75% User Score Based on 644 reviews

    Lumencraft is a top-down view action shooter with tower defence elements. Emerge into the fully destructible environment where light and shadow play key roles. Build your base, dig some tunnels... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lumencraft.

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  8. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    93% User Score Based on 1,918 reviews
    Critic Score 73%Based on 9 reviews

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

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

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

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  10. 45%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    67% User Score Based on 18 reviews

    Sea of Change is my first game, developed solo on a very small budget (less than $300). It’s my best attempt yet, and while I wanted to add even more features, some things were beyond my current skill level. I had to put it out there or risk getting stuck in development forever. I truly appreciate any support. I’m already planning to expand on this with a sequel and create more games in the futur… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sea of Change.

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  11. Artificial intelligence has plotted a path to a sustainable future, but humans aren't included. Defend humanity against the A.I. in this instant action tower defense, real-time strategy hybrid. Deterrence is a tower defense, real-time strategy hybrid that offers a midcore single-player experience. Play as the human race in the not-too-distant future and fight malfunctioning artificial intelligenc… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deterrence.

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  12. Game MechanismThere are many different elements in the game, all aimed at enhancing the ants and giving them the ability to fight back. Upgrade ant abilities by collecting honey Breed ant colonies in test tubes Launch defensive ants to form a protective barrier Use kamikaze-style attacks against the opponent's ant colony Deploy ants to collect honey Use buckets to temporarily slow down the o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Antkeep.

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  13. We Paused the Development of Warrior VaniaWarrior Vania In Warrior Vania you explore different maps in a beautiful 2D world that is oriented from top-down in 4 directions. The gate to hell has been opened and the light of the world has been extinguished. The world is very dark and as a warrior it is your task to find out what this darkness is all about and illuminate the altars from Warrior Vania … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Warrior Vania Prologue.

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

    Black Blood is a mix of Tower Defense and a top—down shooter where you have to defend 4 lighthouses from alien invaders. Use weapons, build defensive towers and upgrade them with the help of resources extracted from defeated enemies. Your assistant will be a drone that attacks, heals and repairs your structures if you improve its capabilities. Every decision matters — choose what to spend your lim… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Black blood.

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  15. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    93% User Score Based on 29 reviews

    Keep your fire burning against relentless waves of wildlife in this cozy bullet hell tower defense!  Upgrade your campfire, Unlock new characters, Discover new synergies, and survive the night!  Can you protect the campsite? Forge your Strategy - Choose from over 200+ Augments to improve your campfire's abilitiesUnleash new Powers - Unlock new Effects that significantly change how you bat… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fire at Campsite.

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  16. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    86% User Score Based on 96 reviews

    Defend your Chrysalis from growing hordes of monsters in this hybrid game that combines elements of tower defense, survival, and roguelike RPGs. Explore procedurally generated levels, inhabit and control animals, and grow deadly gardens. How far can you get before the next wave of monsters attacks? In Chrysalis, you play the role of a Wisp tasked with defending your land from the forces of dark m… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chrysalis.

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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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  18. 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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  19. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    63% User Score Based on 71 reviews

    Take command of humanity’s last survivors and rebuild an empire among the stars. In this immersive turn-based strategy game, you must lead the refugees of the great Exodus to a new home in hostile space and build a new galaxy-spanning civilization. To survive in the dark reaches of space, you will have to fight to protect your people, control rival factions, and unlock lost technology. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Star Traders 4X Empires.

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  20. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    75% User Score Based on 759 reviews
    Critic Score 65%Based on 1 reviews

    Welcome to Soup Co., Astroworker! As an integral part of the Soup Co. family, your mission is to explore the remote planets in search of tasty ingredients to make the galaxies most delicious soups and then rocket them into the gullets of our hungry customers. But this isn't your typical soup kitchen - Astroworkers must battle against the planet's elements, alien plants and animals, and dastardly r… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to PixelJunk Nom Nom Galaxy.

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  21. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    82% User Score Based on 193 reviews

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

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  22. Tower Defense in the Dark - Illuminate Enemies to Defeat Them Defend against dark forces created by an experiment gone catastrophically wrong. Mysterious enemies are determined to extinguish all light across the universe. You must thwart their efforts and maintain control of intergalactic outposts. Use illumination from towers with unique capabilities to vanquish advancing waves of enemies. As in… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hardlight.

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  23. Short Description:Mercenary Battlegrounds is an exciting strategy game that combines elements of tower defense, auto-battler and strategy. Create defensive towers and improve them to effectively resist enemies. Develop different strategies and choose the most suitable towers to face different types of enemies. Exciting waves of enemies and the possibility to fight with other players in multiplayer… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mercenary Battlegrounds.

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  24. A century of damnation. One hundred days for salvation.  Age of Damnation is a top-view strategy set in a fantasy medieval world. By day, you explore the forest and build your settlement. By night, you defend against waves of monsters spawned by the damnation mist. Each level gives you 100 days to prepare for the final battle. Will you make it to the end, or will the curse claim you too? Main Ob… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Age of Damnation.

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  25. Overview:In "Planet Valley", you are thrust into an unknown and challenging world, an alien planet that is anything but welcoming. Here, each day is a struggle for survival, each decision is critical, and each resource is precious. You command a colony of astronauts, each depending on your leadership to survive and thrive in this hostile environment. The planet is a grid enigma, each g… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Planet Valley.

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  26. Darkness invades the world, and the light of the entire continent is devoured. Somewhere in the world, the last magical lighthouse shines its final light. Guard it, for it is the last hope of this world! Meow Tower - Doomsguard is a game rich in roguelike elements. The instant changes and strategies during battles will determine whether you win or lose. It is a strategic RPG game that combines … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Meow Tower - Doomsguard.

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  27. A homage to classic real-time strategy games. Gather resources, build an empire, and command powerful armies to conquer the world. Lead six unique tribes, expand your territory, and engage in epic battles with hundreds of units on screen. Dominate in 18 missions and procedurally generated maps! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Settle and Battle: New Empires.

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  28. 52%Game Brain Score
    52% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    TranceSylvania is a short (10-20min), top-down, tower-defense, rhythm game made in six weeks for the Vancouver Quiver Games Incubator! Sylvia Trance, a DJ by night and a vampire hunter... also by night, is playing a gig at the local crypt venue; but watch out! The booming beats have awoken a horde of undead vampires who now come to crash the party!  Strategically place your towers and activate t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to TranceSylvania.

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  29. Build towers, grow crops, and defend your farm against a mad scientist’s undead army. Play as Chiki, a tiny but fearless chicken tasked with defending the barn while the farmer is away. Build Towers Build a variety of towers, some shoot fast, other pierce armor, while some deal AOE damage or freeze enemies. Each tower has a unique role. Upgrade and combine their effects to create pow… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Guardian Chicken.

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  30. Hello adventurers! Start a charming journey to the world of Dragons Reef. Play as one of eight captains and set off on your own ship into a fantasy world full of dragons, pirates, various sea creatures and gold to be won. Each captain has their own unique skills that will give them an advantage in certain situations. Skills can be developed to the next level. Choose a captain that suits your p… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dragons Reef.

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  31. A defense RTS where you can move turrets at will. Extract resources, upgrade technology, and defend against enemy swarms in a gripping space campaign. Hold the line, set up your turrets, and brace for screen-filling hordes! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Idun: Frontline Survival.

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  32. In "Gaia Trek", you will play as Gaia, the shattered will of a planet, and command your spaceship to explore new worlds, collect and refine various resources, build a home on the damaged spacecraft, summon a wide range of monsters, and ultimately, devour other shattered wills to repair yourself. Gaia Trek features seven distinctive races and over 50 unique creatures to collect. As an a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Escape Gaia.

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  33. 71%Game Brain Score
    71% User Score Based on 23 reviews

    Mind Her Manor is an action-adventure with management elements. Young Henrietta finds herself as the newest prisoner to be taken into the manor of Fay Shadowrend, the Matriarch of Witches. Fate seems to smile upon her as she is released from her cold cell, selected to do Fay's bidding. Free to wander the manor, Henrietta must find a way to escape Fay's clutches as she keeps her satisfied. She must… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mind Her Manor.

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  34. Hexual Deflection is a minimalistic Multiplayer Arena RTS where you do not only defend against enemy units with towers but also send your own units onto enemy towers. Your goal is to be last player alive on the board. Fast paced and chaotic gameplay may require you to quickly adapt to changes on the playfield To do so, you have only 3 types of buildings which you can place in your claimed area: … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hexual Deflection.

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  35. BackgroundYour father, the district governor, used a little bit of tactics to train you to become the manager of District 21 of the Black Stone Mining Cave, and set a small goal for you: to make a hundred million dollars. You need to work hard to run District 21 and find ways to earn money from adventurers. AboutJourney of Harvest is a top-down simulation game that combines planting, automation,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Journey of Harvest.

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  36. What is Y'ar Guard? Y'ar Guard is a crazy Team Tower Defense, inspired by the world of cryptocurrencies, in which you will have to decide how much you will collaborate with your team, and how much you will invest in individual improvements. You will have to survive waves of enemies who want to destroy your bitcoin miner. You must also be prepared to face the orbiting that will move your towers eve… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Y'ar Guard - Team Tower Defense.

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  37. Bulletorium is a dynamic and fast top-down shooter with a lot of shootouts, base capture and management, AI controlling and various upgrades and boss fights. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bulletorium.

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    Command 3 characters and use strategy to survive on this post-apocalyptic shooter. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to OSES.

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  39. A Mage has the strategy to defeat the hostiles, the wisdom to lead the armies, and the courage to intimidate their enemies. A mage sees what nobody can see, he foresees all the futures possibles. A mage fights in the dark of the night, in the wind of the storm, in the cold of the winter. A mage is where he needs it! Mages defense is a third-person strategic adventure game set in a fantasy world w… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mages Defense.

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    53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    90% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Defend your flock of sheep and goats as your traverse colorful procedural alpine meadows in the sky. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Herder.

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  41. "Reverse tower defense" game, or maybe "snake with enemies". Lead small groups of creatures through guard towers defense.  Control using keyboards. This is a demo of Protolife: Other Side game released on Steam. This demo includes a tutorial and the first zone only. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Protolife: Other Side.

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  42. What The Fortress!? is surprisingly a tower defense game, but with some twists! You can modify the layout of the map, plan the paths of the incoming enemies, and research dozens of upgrades and towers.Be a real road architectYou have complete control over the map. Carve the path of your enemies, set deadly traps like Ice, Water or Magma tiles. You won't only build towers, but construct the ways be… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to What The Fortress!?.

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    54%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    82% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    ESA SHIELD - Earth's Safety Starts with You!Become head of the European Space Agency's Space Safety Department and protect Earth from real cosmic hazards like Asteroids, Space Debris, and Space Weather. This science-based Planetary Protection Simulator combines tower defense, roguelite, and strategy elements to create a unique gameplay experience grounded in reality. Before you can defend Earth… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ESA SHIELD.

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  44. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    97% User Score Based on 30 reviews

    A whimsical and lively garden somewhere in the distant future gets invaded by color-slurping aliens and ends up completely desaturated. The garden robot is on a mission to cleanse the aliens of their gluttony and restore the color palette.    Palette Cleanser is a sweet, compact 3D platformer lovingly crafted by students from Breda University of Applied Sciences over the course of eight months.  … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Palette Cleanser.

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    66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    95% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    FOLLOW US About the GameThis might just be the most delicious, wackiest, and most addictive tower defense game ever made! ​​The story begins at a mysterious BBQ stallYou have been chosen as the new Grillmaster! Your foes are not scary monsters, but a cheeky horde of mice drawn by the smell of your skewers. Their goal is to nibble everything in sight. Your mission is to protect the grill and … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Skewer Squad.

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  46. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    74% User Score Based on 318 reviews

    Construct a laboratory base full of machinery to cure zombies. Assign workers to gather and process resources, building up your economy. Defend against zombie attacks and convert them into your workforce. Research technologies to develop the final antidote and restore humanity. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zombie Cure Lab.

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    88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    100% User Score Based on 39 reviews

    Get ready for a tower defense game 65 million years in the making! Assemble a herd of unique dinosaurs to defend against an onslaught of invading insects.  Control the Terrain!Dinos TD flips the tower defense genre on its head! You control the battlefield! Draw the paths your enemies walk on. Place Biome tiles to give your Dinos boons! Dinosaurs! Dinosaurs! Dinosaurs!Discover a wide range of… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dinos TD.

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  48. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, graphics
    100% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    Bored of the same old tower defence? Shrooms throws out the grid. There are no lanes and no set paths, lumberjacks wander your island freely, laying down roads and bridges as they go. Every island is procedurally generated, so you can't memorise your way to victory. Your mushrooms don't just sit and shoot, they poison, explode, summon storms, and evolve along unique upgrade paths. And when you los… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shrooms! Tower Defence.

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  49. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    60% User Score Based on 128 reviews

    Night is Coming is a survival building simulation set within the unforgiving cold of the Carpathian mountains. Build your settlement, nurture and protect your people - prepare for impending Darkness. Will everyone survive? Will evil displace your homestead? Will a Hero emerge? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Night is Coming.

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    86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    86% User Score Based on 219 reviews

    Become the Guardian of the Abyss and lead the Great Migration to bring forth the next Crab God Use your growing knowledge and great power to command your loveable crab babies (Crablings) to restore your ocean domain and protect your successor’s egg as you venture into the watery depths. GROW YOUR CRABLING COLONY Raise your Crablings! Nurture their personalities and potential as they worship you,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crab God.

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