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Looking for games like Rune Defender? Here are top survival real-time strategy recommendations with a fantasy, medieval and historical focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Dwarven Defense Prologue, Bulwark or Emberwake.

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  1. WISHLIST THE FULL GAME About the GameDwarven Defense Prologue is a minimalist tower defense game. Plan, build and upgrade your defenses at daytime, so that you survive the hordes of undead attacking you at night. Aided by powerfull abilities and an autonomous hero unit, your strategic skills will be put to the test.PrologueThe prologue features one level which is equiped with an endless mode for… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dwarven Defense Prologue.

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  2. Bulwark is a medieval-themed 2D pixel tower defense game with a dynamic block-based building system. Construct and fortify your castle, manage resources, and recruit troops to defend against waves of enemies. Build, strategize, and adapt in this unique blend of fortress construction and combat. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bulwark.

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    45%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    71% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    Emberwake is a 2D survival strategy game where you must protect the last ember of hope in a world plunged into darkness. Lead your villagers, gather resources, build defenses, and fend off relentless waves of undead as you struggle to keep your campfire alive. Your campfire is the heart of your village, providing warmth, light, and the will to survive. During the day, send your villagers ou… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Emberwake.

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  4. Goblin Problem is an RPG tower defense game where you take control of a hero, build and fortify your fortress by day, and fight to defend it by night. Goblins have overrun part of the kingdom, and it is up to you to reclaim the realm piece by piece. Balance your strategy by building defenses, recruiting troops, upgrading your hero, and taking the fight directly to the enemy as you protect your str… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Goblin Problem.

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  5. When night falls, the dead rise to hunt. With each passing day, their numbers grow, and their attacks become more relentless. Only careful resource management, a well-planned defense, and a powerful army will help you survive the looming threat! Build fortifications, construct towers, strengthen your walls, and command your troops as you fend off wave after wave of enemies. Every run unfolds diff… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kingdoms vs Zombies.

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  6. A 2D Strategic Base Defender game set in Medieval times. As relentless Waves of enemy forces threaten your Stronghold, you must gather Resources, Fortify your Defenses, and lead your Rebellion. Prepare to strengthen your Base and manage your Resources. But be aware of the Storms! Step into the shoes of Elian, a brave young hero on a mission to defend his home village of Regera from relen… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Defender's Dynasty.

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  7. About This Game The game adopts card-based gameplay as its core, blending the intense excitement of tower defense (TD) with the extreme challenges of survival mechanics. Through the free combination of Guardians, Item Cards, and Combat Cards, you can customize a unique strategy, experiencing unparalleled freedom, exhilarating battles, and tense real-time tactical deployment!  Regarding gameplay … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cat Guardian.

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  8. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    83% User Score Based on 36 reviews

    Dynamic & Tactical Combat Play as a variety of vehicles, each with unique abilities and shared general skills. Master your vehicle’s strengths, coordinate with your units and adapt your tactics to outsmart threats in every mission. Face Relentless Bosses Face a different boss in many levels, each with unique abilities and tactics. Plan your strategy and fortify your defenses before they arr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Last Outpost.

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  9. Every bubble holds a reward—and a new threat.Bubblecore: Survivors is an endless single-player tower defense roguelite where you decide when the next attack begins. A mysterious world of resource-filled bubbles surrounds the Citadel. Pop one to instantly claim wood, stone, food, ether, or another valuable reward. But beware: every bubble also releases a group of monsters that immediately advances… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bubblecore: Survivors.

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  10. COMMAND THE ULTIMATE DEEP SPACE FORTRESS! Embark on a perilous journey into the dark abyss of outer space. In this endless sci-fi tower defense game, you are the Commander of a high-tech starship cruising through hostile galaxies. Cosmic monstrosities and alien hordes are closing in from the void, drawn to your ship's energy core. You and your elite crew are the final line of defense between surv… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to We Grow Together.

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  11. Abyssfall: The Black Citadel is a dark fantasy tower defense game that combines tactical tower placement, real-time hero combat, and a tabletop-inspired d20 Fate Dice system. The abyss has opened, and its corruption is spreading across the realm. Demons, undead, and twisted creatures march toward your stronghold in relentless waves. To survive, you must build defenses, manage your gold, upgrade y… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Abyssfall: The Black Citadel.

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  12. Hold The Gates: Roguelite Strategy Auto-Battler Every action brings the horde closer to your city walls. Build your settlement, recruit heroes, station heroes throughout the town, and prepare your formation before nightfall. When the enemy arrives, combat plays out automatically, victory depends entirely on the choices you made during the day. Build a city worth defending Construct farm… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hold The Gates.

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  13. Day night cycle strategy gameBuild during the day, fight at night - defend your territory with your mind and swords! 【Building strategy】 During the day, players need to construct and upgrade buildings, allocate resources to develop the economy, and deploy soldiers to establish defenses. ⚔️【Battle Control】 At night, players need to control the lords and command the soldiers to participate in … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sunbreak War.

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  14. Legacy of Sin: Ill-Boding is a hybrid city-building and tower defense game that seamlessly blends massive real-time battles with turn-based management of your city and lands. Set in a Renaissance world devastated by a magical apocalypse, humanity's few remaining survivors retreat before the relentless onslaught of orcish hordes. The last kingdom rallies around Aldrick, a mercenary leader promoted … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Legacy of Sin: Ill-Boding.

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  15. WISHLIST & FOLLOW FOR UPDATES About the GameGAMELight Bringer is a 2D side scrolling fantasy strategy game with development RPG elements. Explore, gather, build and then when night falls, survive! You must make good use of the available resources, find the balance between defence/production and restore the light itself before the darkness of abyss consumes you. Plan and use your time during … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Light Bringer.

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  16. Enter the battlefield and defend your kingdom in an epic tower defense adventure! Heroes vs Orcs: Tower Defense is a fast-paced strategy game where powerful heroes, deadly towers and devastating skills come together in intense battles against endless enemy forces. Build your defenses, choose your heroes and create the perfect strategy to stop the orc invasion! DEFEND YOUR KINGDOM WITH POWERFU… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Heroes vs Orcs: Tower Defense.

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  17. The Continent Falls, the Demon Horde Invades, the World on the Brink of Destruction. The final hope of all races rests on the great city of Belrak. As the most valiant warrior within its walls, it is your time to unite the races, defend the gates, and hold the last three lines of defense! Game Features:​​ ​​Beyond Traditional Tower Defense​​ Command your hero to synergize with defensive towe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gate Warfare.

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  18. Enter a dark world where every night brings terror and danger. As darkness falls, terrifying monsters emerge from the shadows, impervious to traditional weapons. Only ancient, magical runes can strike them down. Your task is to survive in this merciless world, gain power, and uncover the secrets that will save the world. Gameplay Features: Procedurally Generated World Each playthrough is a new … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to After Nightfall.

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  19. Anunnaki & The Kingdom of Goku is a fast paced strategy game where you summon minions and build a base, and then defend that base from hordes of Illuminati demons. Balance economy and defense. Build walls, defense towers, and summoned forces. Dash into battle yourself, trigger ultimate abilities, and wipe entire waves with guns and spells. Perfect for quick sessions or run-and-gun, build-… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Anunnaki & The Kingdom of Goku.

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  20. In a fantasy continent torn apart by war, the rise and fall of royal power depend on choices made between day and night —— Lord of the Crowns integrates the in-depth management of city-building with the real-time gameplay of tower defense strategy. As a lord, you will construct cities and expand territories by day, and defend against enemies to survive by night. From a temporary camp to an iron dy… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Royal Lord - 王权领主.

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  21. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Play the full version for free on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3394870/Defenders_of_the_Dune/?beta=0 BUILD. DEFEND. CONQUER. Step onto a sunlit beach where imagination meets strategy in Defenders of the Dune! In this real-time strategy game, players take control of a sandcastle kingdom, constructing buildings, training units, and preparing defenses against waves of enemies. The… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Defenders of the Dune.

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  22. Mawang: Dark Lord Defense is a real-time tactical tower defense game. As Princess Lua, defend the demon realm against the hero alliance. Build unique towers, manage unit morale, and use tactical pauses to repel invasions. Your strategy decides the demon realm's fate. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mawang: Dark Lord Defense.

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  23. In the wild lands, you are the last hope. Lord of the Wilds is a game that combines strategy, construction, and survival elements. You will play as a exiled noble, starting from scratch to rebuild your domain in a war-torn wilderness, fending off threats from all sides, and ultimately becoming the ruler of this land. Start from scratch, build a prosperous territory: You begin in a land of ruins… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lord of the Wilds.

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  24. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics
    100% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Embark on a strategic adventure in the mystical medieval world of Beyond The Walls, a 3D tower defense game that challenges you to master elemental warfare and town management. Unique Elemental Defense System At the core of Beyond The Walls, lies a distinctive elemental tower system featuring six core elements. Start with a single element and strategically integrate others as you upgrade your tow… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beyond The Walls.

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    77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    93% User Score Based on 2,799 reviews

    The Cataclismo left us broken. Construct fortresses and defend against waves of Horrors in this mix of tower defense and real-time strategy. Lead an expedition beyond the gates of the last city, and reclaim mist-shrouded ruins as you rebuild humanity—stone by stone. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cataclismo.

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  26. JOIN OUR COMMUNITY About the GameFight thousands of enemies Engage in epic battles as you lead your forces against overwhelming hordes of enemies. Strategize, deploy your troops and harness powerful abilities to overcome the relentless onslaught. Every decision counts in this intense real-time strategy experience, where the survival of your people depends on your tactical prowess.Build your Sett… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to They Fear The Mist.

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    33%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    46% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    Welcome to NecroCity, a place that does not bustle with life. Take on the role of the governor of this dark city - manage your resources and develop your NecroCity. NecroCity is a city-building economic strategy game, with a defense and combat system. The world of the dead is just in front of you! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NecroCity.

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  28. RoadmapTo end early access Story mode : Act 2 and 3 Multiplayer mode : more levels in the catalog Multiplayer mode : different difficulty level for the bots Tower workshop : improve Bunker and Tall base Better balance fights Fix bugs About the GameA tower defense revisiting the genre for both enjoyers of the old sweet TD days and newcomers. Defend your kingdom, customize your towers… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Towers Heritage.

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  29. 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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  30. 62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    94% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    Embark on a spine-chilling odyssey with "No Ticket Back," a fusion of horror, roguelike, strategy simulation, zombie survival, tower defense, RPG, crafting and building, and colony builder genres. The SS McCalister's Hope, once a beacon of hope bound for Mars, now drifts as a haunted vessel, plagued by the looming threat of a zombie apocalypse. Can the crew endure the nightmarish onslaug… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to No Ticket Back: Craft, Survive & Escape.

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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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    88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    88% User Score Based on 1,394 reviews

    A side scrolling, pixel art, survival strategy indie-game. Gather resouces, expand your village, explore the underground for riches and train soldiers to defend against the hordes of the undead. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Grim Nights.

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  33. The legends are coming back!The main magic tower is in great danger. A horde of stupid magical characters want to destroy the stronghold of good magic and become the only owners of magic!You are the only one who can try to stop them, develop your own tactics to stop the enemy!Can you defeat the enemy and protect the magic? No one knows, but one way or another, the range of available warriors will … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Magic defense 2: The Return of the Legend.

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  34. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    66% User Score Based on 293 reviews

    Beneath the Mountain is a dwarven city-builder and real-time-strategy game. Mine your way into the mountain, discover gold and silver, construct buildings, recruit an army, build traps, and defeat the vile creatures that lurk in the dark caves of the mountain. Most importantly, find the heart of the mountain before the orcs destroy your kingdom. Beneath the Mountain is a top-down, isometric, 3D … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beneath the Mountain.

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  35. Construct an epic base and battle for peace in Crystal Commanders, a brand new RTS game in both mixed and virtual reality! Mixed reality RTS action: Take charge of your forces, expand your defenses, and engage enemies in rapid skirmishes using unique, expressive controls. Deploy a diverse array of vehicles, towers, and contraptions to thwart a planetary threat, all from the universe of your livin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crystal Commanders.

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  36. Build by day, defend by night — a survival war against time.In a world consumed by darkness, you command the last bastion of light. Each day, you have only minutes to chop wood, mine gold, build walls, and train troops. When the sun sinks below the horizon, monsters swarm from six directions — caves, waterways, and wildlands. Can you hold the line for 30 days and see the final dawn? A full day-ni… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Afterglow Fortress.

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  37. 《Immortal Sect Defend》In the vast and perilous world of cultivation, countless sects stand tall, yet the path to immortality is fraught with danger.As a core disciple of your sect, you bear the solemn duty of guarding the Sect Eye — the very foundation of your sect’s fate and spiritual veins. Should the Sect Eye fall to the demonic hordes, thousands of years of legacy will crumble to dust, and the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Immortal Sect Defend.

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  38. Broken Crown is a fantasy real-time strategy game built for players who miss the depth, scale, and tactical control of classic RTS titles. Start with a small group of survivors and build a new settlement from the ruins of a broken world. Gather wood, stone and food, construct your base, manage your economy, recruit workers and soldiers, and expand your forces until your fragile camp becomes a tru… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Broken Crown.

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  39. You are Dracula. Not a monster in the shadows, but the sovereign of a castle under siege. Cursed by Achlys, goddess of the night, you are condemned to defend your throne without end. Mortals return night after night, and every siege becomes another chapter in an eternal war of blood and sacrifice. But you do not merely watch from afar. You move through your halls, strike down invaders with devast… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ReVamp.

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  40. A vast European continent stands divided, from the fading embers of Rome to the rise of medieval kingdoms. Each region calls for a commander capable of holding the line against relentless invasions. You arrive with a single task: build, upgrade, and defend—again and again—until the land is safe or your walls fall in flame. This is a fast, replayable 3D roguelite tower‑defense survival game buil… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tower Defense: The Envoy's Gambit.

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  41. You build by day.You survive by night.And every mistake is permanent.Defend your kingdom in a compact medieval tower defense experience where preparation is everything. When the sun rises, you expand your settlement, manage scarce resources, and shape your defenses. When darkness falls, enemy forces march toward your castle — testing every decision you made. There are no endless systems to baby… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fortress of the Fallen.

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  42. Welcome to this mystical worldWhere ancient magic intertwines with cutting-edge technology to defend against hordes of menacing enemies. In this exhilarating tower defense game, players will embark on an epic journey to safeguard the peaceful Hilu Village from the relentless onslaught of foes using powerful magic-powered turrets. As the guardian of Hilu Village, you'll strategically place an a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Turret Kingdom.

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  43. About Midnight Horde:Midnight Horde is a gothic horror action rogue-lite that flips the traditional bullet hell formula with intense, vertical parkour mechanics. Set in a medieval European city during the early 1900, you’ll scale towering castles, leap across rooftops, and dive into the fray against hordes of twisted enemies. With every attempt, grow stronger, unlock new abilities, and push back a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Midnight Horde.

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  44. The armies of Rome will be here in a day's time! Fight to the bitter end and make the Germanic tribes proud. Rome In A Day is a throwback to the early 2000s RTS games that we all grew up playing. The year is 100 B.C. nearing the end of the Cimbrian War. You play as a Germanic tribe who just received word from a scout that all of Rome is coming down on your village. You only have a day to prepare, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rome in a Day.

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  45. Get ready to defend your territory in this epic adventure!Face relentless waves of enemies as you explore and conquer four unique maps, each unlocked as you progress through the game. Every battle tests your strategy: you start with 20 life points and must survive until you defeat the four bosses of each map… or fall trying. Regardless of the outcome, you'll always be rewarded with gold coins,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Knights & Towers.

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  46. The Adventure Begins! Welcome to "Terrafort," a procedurally generated universe of pixels, where every game writes its own story. By day, the world is yours to shape. Gather resources, trade wisely, and build your stronghold amidst the wilderness. Every decision, every action, shapes your journey in this pixelated realm. As dusk falls, danger awakens. Bandits emerge from the shadows, tra… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Terrafort.

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  47. World Strategy WarIt’s not your turn. There are no turns. World Strategy War is a real-time, persistent multiplayer empire game set in a medieval world. When you log off, the world does not stop. Taxes continue to be collected, your soldiers grow older, prisoners labor in your mines, and your neighbor may already be marching toward your border. When you return, you won’t find the world you left … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to World Strategy War.

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  48. 0%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, story
    0% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    New to VR or Tower Defense? Learn to Plan, attack & defend in this immersive VR strategy game. Get ready for massive tower defense battles in VR as AZLAN defends Zalolo Land from total ruin. With a vast arsenal of upgradable cannons, arrows, and crystal towers at your command, can your skill & craft save Zalolo from Rise of the... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Azlan: Rise of the Burlpups.

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  49. Wars of Empire is a 2D isometric RTS built around economy, expansion, large-scale warfare and a world that keeps changing around you. Every match begins with five villagers and a Town Centre. Gather resources, develop your settlement, raise an army, and turn a small village into a powerful empire over time. Economy and ProgressionThe game features four ages: the Dark Age, Feudal Age, Reform Ag… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wars of Empire.

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