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Looking for games like SynthCity? Here are top action recommendations with a science fiction focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Synth City, Pixel Defense TD: Co-Op Edition or Coupler.

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  1. 30%Game Brain Score
    30% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Defend your city from encroaching viruses using rockets, blasters, and laser beams in this tower defense game. Plan your city's skyline by raising towers to optimize turret coverage and protect yourself on all sides. Upgrade your towers with rotators and splitters to cover every angle! SynthCity was developed for the GMTK 2024 Game Jam, inspired by the theme Built to Scale. Controls  … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Synth City.

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  2. PLAY DIRECTLY IN YOUR BROWSER: https://pixel-defense-td.netlify.app/ "Pixel Defense" is a thrilling co-op tower defense game where two players join forces to protect their base from waves of quirky, pixel-art enemies. Craft a custom path for foes to follow, strategically place an arsenal of unique towers, and upgrade your defenses to survive increasingly challenging invasions. From standard turre… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pixel Defense TD: Co-Op Edition.

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  3. 51%Game Brain Score
    51% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    Coupler is DoubleTom's submission for GMTK Game Jam 2021. You play as m0n170r, our friendly heroic robot who must save the city from the evil Dr Dred.  A Tower Defence game with an electrical twist! You must use the local energy grid to power your defence turrets against Dr Dred's robot army! Be warned, you only have a limited number of power outlets to connect to your defences.  Dr Dred has devel… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Coupler.

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    86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    86% User Score Based on 423 reviews

    Built exclusively for VR, Cosmic Trip is an award-winning real-time strategy game for the HTC Vive and Oculus Rift. Experience what it’s like to command an army of badass robots and fight against hostile enemies on beautiful alien planets. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cosmic Trip.

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  5. This game was designed as part of a Game Jam, based on the theme "Invisible Connections." Theme Interpretation This is a strategy game where players use cards from their deck to spawn characters onto the battlefield. Each card has two sides: the front side and an alternative backside. The backside of a card acts as a power-up, which can be placed on the map to provide special abilities or drag a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Card Clash.

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  6. 51%Game Brain Score
    51% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    Submission for MJam 2021, with the theme "Unethical decisions"https://itch.io/jam/mjam21 All cards in Unethicards represent dubious methods to accomplish victory. You'll be able to use and combo unethical cards to reduce your opponent's HP to 0 and win the game. The game was created for a 16:9 aspect ratio screen! Controls:  Mouse: dragging and left clicking.Android. Dragging and tapping. Everythi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unethicards.

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  7. Built for the Game Maker's Toolkit 2017 Game Jam Description: This game is "Run Away, Robot!". You're a defective robot trying to escape from a factory plant without getting caught by the other robots. The controls are WASD to move (a joystick will work as well, but is not guaranteed, as most of testing took place with the keyboard). Moving decreases energy, the yellow bar on the left. When your e… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Run Away, Robot!.

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  8. 20%Game Brain Score
    20% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    NOTICE: The game WILL open a new tab to a GOOGLE SITES I made to avoid game duplication. You may close that tab at anytime. Pop, strategize, and conquer in Bubble Defense – the ultimate roguelike tower defense experience where every run is unique. In Bubble Defense, bubbles aren’t your friends – they’re your relentless foes. As a tactical defender, you travel from level to level, each procedural… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bubble Defense.

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  9. Directive 399WH is a… we’re not sure exactly. You are woken by your ship’s AI as there is an anomaly causing time loops aboard ship. The AI has a plan and he has chosen you….. for some reason?The game is kind of a Puzzle/Exploration/Narrative game…. Just play it for a bit and tell us what we have made. Please… we’d love to know  If it feels like two different games jammed together at a certain p… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Directive 399WH.

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  10. Friendlike base building Asteroid blasting game with a dash of tower defense. Goal: The center orbital starbase protects the earth from asteroid impacts. If it falls, earth falls. Mine asteroids by blasting them, and then using your tractor beam to collect the glowing pink minerals to your base. Collect enough minerals and you can purchase upgrades for your ship and/or base! This version is… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Twin Basstroids (beta).

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  11. Step into the dynamic, 3D world of Nerve, built with Unreal Engine 5, where every strategic decision can mean the difference between survival and defeat. Watch as the camera gracefully rotates around your ever-expanding city—a metropolis that builds itself outward from a central Base Tower, while you choose the critical structures that will determine your fate. Build & DefendYour only choice … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nerve.

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  12. Every day they return. Every night, you rebuild.  Submission for GMTK Game Jam 2025  Left Click items you've purchased to place them.  Right click to de-select the current item you're selecting. In this whimsical tower defense game, inspired by the chaotic charm of Howl’s Moving Castle, you’ll protect Tizard the Wizard's mysterious wizard’s tower from waves of eager adventurers. During… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tizard's Tower.

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  13. Built for the Game Maker's Toolkit 2017 Game Jam Description: This game is "Run Away, Robot!". You're a defective robot trying to escape from a factory plant without getting caught by the other robots. The controls are WASD to move (a joystick will work as well, but is not guaranteed, as most of testing took place with the keyboard). Moving decreases energy, the yellow bar on the left. When your e… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Run Away, Robot!.

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  14. HEY YOU! Ever wanted to be in command of your very own space station? Did you ever want to manipulate the price of fuel that others pay for? Did you ever wish you could overcharge for repairs when a customer's ship is held together only by Ducktape and they ask for proper maintenance? Everything mentioned above is possible in Your Spaceport! You have the means of production. You can manufacture… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Your Spaceport!.

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  15. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    This game was created for the Kenney Game Jam, 2021, with the theme of Rotation. In this Tower Defence game, you must build towers (Costing £50), and spin them to face the enemy. This game takes roughly 10 minutes to play.  Instructions: Click on the grey blocks and select a tower to build. Click on a tower to rotate it, (Left click rotates anticlockwise, right rotated clockwise) Kill targets to g… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tower Defence Twisted!.

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  16. As a mighty mage it is your duty to protect the ancient portals. The Orcs are on their way to destroy the portals. You must build defenses to stop the orcs before they reach the portals. You can can build various Towers to increase your defenses. Description:Dungeon's Race is a 2D Tower Defense with RPG elements that is still in development. The players have the ability to build towers or shoot en… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dungeon's Race 2D Beta.

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  17. Guard Protocol is a mech-based Vampire Survivors / Tower Defense hybrid where survival isn’t about winning, it’s about lasting as long as you can. Each wave grows stronger, every run ends in defeat, and the only question is: how long can you hold the line? Customize your mech across every system, legs, body, engine, generator, weapons, and shoulder mounts, to define your own playstyle. Between ru… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Guard Protocol.

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    35%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    35% User Score Based on 101 reviews

    Fight off troops of droids for freedom and honor in this new tower defense game - RoboWars! Lead the forces of the Solar Union to protect the peaceful planet of Praymos from the aggressive Trade Confederation. RoboWars combines tower defense gameplay with a collectible card game. Explode, burn, poison and freeze enemies to stop the attack on your base and prevent the enemy capturing your flags. D… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Robowars.

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  19. 65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    66% User Score Based on 110 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

    You are Iron Corps, the last defense of civilization traveling the world to find resources, help people and find answers. Prepare your army before infiltrating a new area - choose carefully your set of infantry units, vehicles and special abilities. Deploy your units on the field, improve your base, invest abandoned building and fortify them to place your snipers, harvest old hospitals or call a b… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zombie City Defense 2.

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  20. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    75% User Score Based on 152 reviews

    Take the fight to the alien homeworld and unleash a massive arsenal of weaponry. Get up close and personal on the battlefield in your power armor to execute devastating attacks and support your defences. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sentinel 3: Homeworld.

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  21. 64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    63% User Score Based on 222 reviews
    Critic Score 68%Based on 1 reviews

    Get ready for a lot of destruction, action and real-time strategy as you control a fully armed Mech through cyberpunk cities, military and industrial areas, capturing and defending territories. Build turrets and structures, collect resources and advance the attack against powerful enemies! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Armed to the Gears.

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  22. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 8 reviews

    My Weapon, My Wooer: In this card game, you will play as a cute mimic girl who has made an alliance with an adventurer she had become enamored with after she had intruded on her dungeon chamber looking all cute. As the situation calls for it, the mimic will transform into various weapons to assist her beloved adventurer in felling her fellow dungeon dwellers. What that weapon will be, will be… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to My Weapon, My Wooer.

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  23. 24%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    35% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    Another Dungeon is a Tower Defense in which you must save your fortress from the Ancient Evil! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Another Dungeon.

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  24. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Orbital L∞p GMTK Game Jam 2025: Loop Description Orbital L∞p is a strategy tower defence game with a twist.. or shall I say a l∞p. Your goal is to place towers at different orbits of a planet and defend it from incoming threats. The further the orbit from the planet, the slower the towers will loop, potentially leaving the other side vulnerable to attacks. Manage your energy, choose your orbi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Orbital L∞p.

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  25. This is our game submission for the GMTK game jam 2025! NOTE: The web version of the game lags and does not fully support all visual effects. Players are recommended to download and play the windows build below to experience the games effects in full glory! Agent… Our worst fears have been realized… We’ve made first contact with an alien civilization, and they do not come in peace. The skies… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Operation Loophole.

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  26. Description: Trade Loop is a Game Jam Game Made For the GMTK Game Jam 2025. In this game you will be fighting off hordes of enemies enemies while you hurtle to the next destination on your trade loop This game fits the Game Jam Theme because you are on a trade loop and your turrets are looping around your ship as you travel to your next trade loop destination. How to Play: To fire the m… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Trade Loop.

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  27. 49%Game Brain Score
    49% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    ANT COLONY BUILDER * Safari bug: music and SFX breaks. Please use another browser to play with music and SFX *  * In some browsers, game may open in a new window * GOAL In this real-time strategy game, you must place your bugs strategically to build an ANT colony that spans the whole terrarium.Share your highest score in the comments section below! CONTROLS (You only need a mouse/track… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ant Colony Builder.

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

    In the shadow of a dying world, the Towers of Edenhold stand as the last defense against oblivion. The Amber, once the lifeblood of Nyx, has faltered, birthing The Others – corrupted echoes of a lost age, driven by an endless hunger. Within these towers, the Doxweardas harness ancient Ambercards to weave spells and fortify against the encroaching darkness. But as the barrier weakens, one truth rem… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Towers of Edenhold.

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  29. Controls - WASD to move- mouse to aim/shoot when appropriate Tutorial Just in case you miss the tutorial on the opening of the game, here's the jist: 1. The wave timer in the top left does not pause unless you collect an upgrade, so between waves, you should click on a planet to view its details, then click "Explore Planet" to view the planet's surface and collect materials to upgrade with. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Orbital Defense Squad.

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  30. Fortress Fury Know your battleground, build your defenses, and fight for your survival against the relentless goblin invasion. Your planning and fighting skills are the key to make your Last Stand! -------------- This game was developed for the 2024 Gamedev.tv game jam, with the topic Last Stand. -------------- NEW VERSION! What's new in v1.1? Bug-crushing! Projectiles were sometimes not… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fortress Fury.

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  31. "Move the tower!" is a limited classical tower defense game with multiple lanes. The difference is that there is only one tower, and you have to move it manually in order to protect the base. Enemies spawn on the right and your base is on the left. Use your left mouse click to move the "tower" (tank) from one platform to the other. However, be careful because while it is in movement, it won't be a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Move the Tower (1.1).

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  32. In 2137, a crisis erupts at a European Space Authority Mars base near Korolev Crater: ancient creatures awaken from the ice. Your mission: defend the base, unravel Martian secrets, and prepare for an epic battle! DEFEND YOUR BASEExperience thrilling tower defence gameplay on Mars. Strategically place and upgrade towers to protect your base from relentless Martian creatures.STUNNING VOXEL ARTImmers… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Echoes of Mars.

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  33. Description: My Lord, the foolish peasants believe they can do a better job at ruling than you, and they're coming for your head. Deploy your loyal servants in your towers and power them up with your royal beam to protect yourself.  However, be warned, your subjects need your royal inspiration. They will not fire without your presence being felt. Rotating your beam will also hasten their reloads s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Revolution.

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    58%Game Brain Score
    58% User Score Based on 23 reviews

    https://gfycat.com/ifr/CelebratedRadiantAmericansaddlebred Some example gameplay from Lumiette ver. 0.26a, click here to watch in 60 fps + HD Welcome, Dreamer Lumiette is a single player twin stick bullet hell-styled arcade shoot em' up (shmup) themed around achieving one's dreams through resolve. The game uses twin-stick controls similar to Gunroar by ABA Games, but restricts aiming to a cone ab… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lumiette.

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  35. Here it is! Bloons Tower Defense! Enjoy friends! This is my first proper game (the others are either remixes or prototype versions) so please don't blame me for the unprofessionalism. :) I HIGHLY recommend playing this game on Turbowarp (interpolation makes the movement more smooth and there is no clone limit when infinite clones are enabled): https://turbowarp.org/716558652?clones=Infinity&interp… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bloons Tower Defense.

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  36. READ GAME INFO CARDS https://ldjam.com/events/ludum-dare/54/nights-bastion  ludum dare 54 game page Game Description Craft items that fit in your limited inventory, then defend lanterns of light from enemies. Use a roguelike system to gather materials, then use those materials to craft unique weapons and items. Then use those items to defend your base. Gain control points based on damage deal… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Night's Bastion.

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  37. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Welcome to Kitten Rampage! In this game, you play as a cute kitten who accidentally grows really big and can enjoy running around a large city, saying hi to all of the citizens! Of course, by "saying hi", I mean trampling, destroying, and reducing to rubble as the authorities attempt to stop you! With a custom soundtrack, 21 different kittens to choose from (8 of which need to be unlocked), 14 … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kitten Rampage.

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  38. 45%Game Brain Score
    45% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    Last Stand is a tower defense game I made for the GameDev.tv Game Jam 2022. The theme was "Death is Only the Beginning", so naturally I did something with the undead. This is the first game jam I've participated in and it was a good experience. For the first couple days, I was trying to do something completely different and was frustrated that I might not be able to complete it. After some thinki… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Last Stand.

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  39. You will Face Catastrophe, You must keep the pillar standing till turn 1000 Use your people, build, prepare and defend.  And if anything does go wrong, you can always rewind. This is the entry version of Birdmask Studio’s game for the Brackeys 2020.2 gamejam.  The theme is Rewind -  made over 7 days. 'Catastrophe  Again- Again' is a RTS where you control the flow of time. You must build up your p… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Catastrophe Again- Again.

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  40. 40%Game Brain Score
    40% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    Rogue Space is a 2D Space Rogue-lite made in 7 days for the GameJam 7DRL 2023. To play the updated version, visit this link. In Rogue Space, your goal is to Survive for as long as possible and Earn Money to increase your score. To achieve, this you will explore a unique, procedurally generated world, mine rare asteroids, fight evermore powerful enemies, and purchase weapons, items and upgrades for… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rogue Space.

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  41. 46%Game Brain Score
    46% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    Game info:  This is yet another top-down shooter arcade game with a weird twist, this time is that instead of dealing damage to the enemies, you knock them off the arena to defeat them instead. This game as originally made for the Touhou Pride Jam 5, it has been  updated for the  Hakudenkai touhou fangame showcase evert. Controls:  left click to attack       Seiran: hammer swing (melee)       Ring… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Get Out Of My Honeymoon!.

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  42. /!\ Please make sure to read the following description before playing as I didn't have enough time to add an in-game tutorial T_T /!\ Controls Arrow Keys: Turn Left / Turn Right Spacebar: Activate Nitro R Key: Respawn if you get stuck B Key: Brake to drift!!!!! Thanks to the GMTK Jam staff for the incredible work! TAXI LOOPER Developed for the 2025 GMTK Game Jam! Welco… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Taxi Looper.

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  43. Player Controls: Movement: WASD & Arrow Keys Player Look Direction: Mouse Pointer Tower Controls: Click on a tower pad (outlined by yellow hazard markings) to bring up the tower buy menu for that specific pad. Click on a placed tower to bring up the tower sell or upgrade menu. Game User Interfaces: Game Main Menu Game Play Screenshot Tower Buy Menu Tower Sell or Upgrade Menu Game… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Galactic Colony Defence - KIT109 Game Assignment.

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  44. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    81% User Score Based on 62 reviews

    HyperNova: Escape from Hadea: a charming open world single-player RTS with quirky characters, beautiful planetary design and a healthy dollop of humor. It combines classic resource management, technology research and civilization building with intuitive tower-defense gameplay. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HYPERNOVA: Escape from Hadea.

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  45. 55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    80% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    Sci-fi Tower Defense real-time strategy with pleasant adaptive music. Play as a commander of a space station which got stuck in a time anomaly. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chronostation.

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  46. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    97% User Score Based on 122 reviews

    IRON GUARD VR (DEMO) is a sci-fi tower defense game made in the spirit of classic RTS games. Lives of the surviving crew members are in your hands . Find out why the terraformer robots have rebelled and help evacuate your crew from an unknown planet, where survival is the new frontier.FEATURES:• A complete 360 degrees immersive gameplay.• Different game modes and styles.• VR and Non-VR game mode.•… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to IRON GUARD.

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  47. The Game This is a traditional roguelike game with a focus on long-range combat. You pilot a mech and must reach the escape rocket in the east to return to your home planet. However, numerous enemy mechs stand in your way. For the most up-to-date information, please refer to this documentation. The information you find within the game may be outdated or incomplete. Development  This game was deve… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MRL.

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  48. 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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  49. Garden Keeper  ️ Current build: Game Jam Release (1.0) Garden Keeper is a retro-inspired 8-bit tower defense game where you protect your sunflower field from waves of bugs. To defend yourself, carefully position chemically modified plants to eliminate insects that are becoming increasingly difficult to deal with. Complete all three difficulty levels by defeating all 10 waves. You will then unloc… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Garden Keeper.

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  50. Shooting StarA game, where you play as a machine, travelling from planet to planet, your existence destroying the planets themselfves.I wanted it to "loop" as in being a sort of rogue-like, but dissapointingly, I never got to that part of the development. (I wanted to add in between planets an option to choose some new tech to keep it interesting, a simple replay the same thing scenario would've b… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shooting Star.

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