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300 games like Defense Grid 2 · 2004 – 2023

  • Why 79Form.42World.40Curated.58Lists.00Indie · Simulation · Often paired

    ACE Team · Switch, PS4, Windows +1

    IndieSimulationStrategyTower defenseBird view / Isometric

    The greatest "giant rocks rolling through historical/artistic ages" tower defense game is back with Rock of Ages II: Bigger and Boulder. With an emphasis on the chaotic new 2-vs-2 multiplayer, new time periods, and improved graphics, physic

    65 rating1 list6 h main storyOften paired

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  • Why 75Form.21World.00Curated.73Lists.00Indie · Real-time strategy · Often paired

    Sauropod Studio · Linux, Windows, macOS

    IndieReal-time strategySimulationStrategyIn-game map editor

    Castle Story is a creative voxel-based strategy game in which you can build castles one brick at a time using an army of little creatures called Bricktrons. Design and build your own castles, expand your territory in a vast landscape and de

    51 rating1 list145 h main storyOften paired

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  • Timed Xbox exclusiveWhy 71Form.24World.55Curated.50Lists.00Indie · Real-time strategy · Often paired

    Android, Switch, PS4 +4

    IndieReal-time strategyStrategyTower defenseScience fiction

    In Dungeon of the Endless, the player takes the role of the survivors of a prison spaceship, its escape pod having crashed to the surface of a strange planet. To escape, they must take an energy crystal through several floors, each floor fi

    78 rating6 lists7.5 h main storyOften paired

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  • Nintendo console exclusiveWhy 70Form.17World.44Curated.62Lists.00Indie · Real-time strategy · Often paired

    Wube software · Linux, Switch, Nintendo Switch 2 +2

    IndieReal-time strategyScienceSimulationStrategy

    You will be mining resources, researching technologies, building infrastructure, automating production and fighting enemies. Use your imagination to design your factory, combine simple elements into ingenious structures, apply management sk

    86 rating1 list53 h main storyOften paired

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  • Why 59Form.30World.00Curated.50Lists.00Indie · Strategy · Often paired

    SMG Studio · Android, Linux, Switch +5

    IndieStrategyRobotsBird view / IsometricPlatformer

    Death Squared is a co-op puzzle game about cooperation, communication, and robot explosions.

    74 rating4 lists6 h main storyOften paired

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  • Why 57Form.10World.25Curated.50Lists.00Indie · Simulation · Often paired

    Asteroid Base · Linux, Switch, PS4 +3

    IndieSimulationScience fictionActionAdventure

    Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime is a frantic 1- or 4-player couch co-op action space shooter set in a massive neon battleship. Only through teamwork can you triumph over the evil forces of Anti-Love, rescue kidnapped space-bunnies, and avoi

    78 rating7 lists5.5 h main storyOften paired

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  • Why 56Form.45World.88Curated.00Lists.00Indie · Strategy · Described alike

    Switch, PS4, Windows +1

    IndieStrategyTower defenseScience fictionAdventure

    Take on wild beasts, ruthless soldiers, and ancient gods in this 2D Action-Platformer inspired by Tower-Defense combat.

    73 rating3 lists12 h main storyDescribed alike

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  • Timed PlayStation exclusiveWhy 56Form.10World.00Curated.59Lists.00Indie · Simulation · Often paired

    League of Geeks · Android, Linux, Switch +5

    IndieSimulationStrategyBird view / IsometricAdventure

    Armello is a grand swashbuckling adventure that combines three styles of play; The deep tactics of card games with the rich strategy of table top board games, combined with a character role-playing system. As a hero from one of the clans o

    72 rating7 lists1.5 h main storyOften paired

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  • Timed Xbox exclusiveWhy 56Form.56World.09Curated.08Lists.00Indie · Strategy

    NeocoreGames · PS4, Windows, Xbox One +1

    IndieStrategyTower defenseBird view / IsometricAction role-playing

    Deathtrap is a Tower Defense game with strong action-RPG elements, a game of vicious tricks, killing machines, rotating blades and splattering blood. It shares the gothic fiction setting with NeocoreGames' The Incredible Adventures of Van H

    71 rating1 list7.5 h main story

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  • Why 55Form.46World.75Curated.00Lists.00Indie · Strategy

    Chromatic Games · Switch, PS4, Windows +1

    StrategyIndieTower defenseRole-playingAdventure

    Defend the most dangerous and gorgeous (we say darngeous) dungeons as four plucky heroes with this unique combo of tower-defense gameplay, ability-based action RPG combat, ever-lasting endgame loot, couch co-op, and online multiplayer. Exp

    65 rating3 lists24 h main story

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  • Why 54Form.10World.00Curated.54Lists.00Indie · Often paired

    Forced

    2013

    BetaDwarf · Linux, MS-DOS, PS4 +4

    IndieBird view / IsometricAction role-playingAdventureBeat 'em up

    Players are cast as slaves in a fantasy gladiator arena, condemned to fight as gladiators to win their freedom. With the help of Balfus, a Spirit Mentor, they are able to fight their way through the challenges and Guardians at the end of ea

    82 rating3 lists8 h main storyOften paired

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  • PlayStation console exclusiveWhy 54Form.48World.25Curated.07Lists.00Indie · Real-time strategy

    Unigine Company · Android, Linux, PS3 +2

    IndieReal-time strategyStrategyTower defenseScience fiction

    Oil Rush is a naval strategy game that takes place in a world where nuclear war has melted the ice caps, changing the face of the planet forever. Oil Rush offers unique gameplay, avoiding micromanagement of every single unit, while still pr

    54 rating4 lists10 h main story

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  • PlayStation console exclusiveWhy 53Form.56World.53Curated.00Lists.00Indie · Strategy

    Linux, PlayStation Vita, Windows +1

    IndieStrategyTower defenseBird view / IsometricRole-playing

    Defender’s Quest is a tower defense and RPG hybrid that features classic tower defense gameplay intermingled with RPG mechanics. Recruit your troops and pick the ones that best fit your needs as you’ll have a wide variety to choose from: be

    74 rating1 list9.5 h main story

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  • PlayStation console exclusiveWhy 53Form.48World.48Curated.00Lists.00Indie · Strategy

    Subatomic Studios · Android, BlackBerry 10, BlackBerry OS +3

    IndieStrategyTower defenseBird view / IsometricModern warfare

    Strategic-Action-Puzzle-Defense has never been this fun and addicting! Defend your world from the invasion by building winding paths out of imaginative, new weapons. Over 20 new levels span the grassiest fields, driest deserts, sparkling ci

    85 rating4 lists9 h main story

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  • Why 52Form.26World.19Curated.20Lists.00Simulation · Strategy

    Ninja Kiwi · Android, Browser, Switch +5

    SimulationStrategyTower defenseBird view / IsometricTactical

    Five-star tower defense with unrivaled depth and replayability. The Bloons are back in full HD glory and this time they mean business! Build awesome towers, choose your favorite upgrades, hire cool new Special Agents, and pop every last in

    72 rating3 lists17 h main story

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  • Why 52Form.35World.68Curated.00Lists.00Indie · Real-time strategy

    Puppy Games · Linux, Windows, macOS

    IndieReal-time strategyStrategyTower defenseScience fiction

    Tower defense game with a 50-level campaign across 5 worlds.

    74 rating1 list10 h main story

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  • Why 52Form.28World.57Curated.08Lists.00Indie · Real-time strategy

    Coffee Stain Studios · Linux, PS3, Windows +2

    IndieReal-time strategyStrategyTower defenseScience fiction

    In Sanctum 2, you will have to utilize elements of multiple gameplay genres to succeed. Build towers and walls during the building phase before the enemies attack, then jump into the fray and help your towers blast everything to pieces in F

    75 rating3 lists12 h main story

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  • Why 51Form.05World.00Curated.54Lists.00Indie · Simulation · Often paired

    Mike Klubnika · Linux, Switch, PS4 +4

    IndieSimulationStrategyBoard gameHorror

    Buckshot Roulette is an indie tabletop horror game that reimagines Russian roulette using a pump-action shotgun instead of a revolver. The player faces off against a computer-controlled opponent called "The Dealer" across three rounds, with

    79 rating8 lists1 h main storyOften paired

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  • Why 51Form.55World.00Curated.00Lists.00Indie · Real-time strategy

    Q-Games Ltd. · Switch, PS4, Windows

    IndieReal-time strategyStrategyTower defenseBird view / Isometric

    Get ready to experience the next generation of real-time tower defense gameplay in the globally acclaimed PixelJunk Monsters series! The spirit of the forest, Tikiman, is in trouble. An army of mysterious monsters has invaded his peaceful

    67 rating2 lists8.5 h main story

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  • Why 50Form.38World.45Curated.00Lists.00Indie · Strategy

    Subatomic Studios · Android, Browser, Legacy Mobile Device +7

    IndieStrategyTower defenseBird view / IsometricCasual

    Descend into the world of Fieldrunners, the most anticipated and visually stunning game in tower defense history! Defend and control the field using a diverse selection of upgradeable towers in a limitless adventure, using a wide array of t

    79 rating1 list7 h main story

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  • Why 49Form.07World.00Curated.50Lists.00Indie · Simulation · Often paired

    Behold Studios · Android, Linux, Switch +4

    IndieSimulationStrategyBird view / IsometricAdventure

    Chroma Squad is a tactical RPG about five stunt actors who decide to quit their jobs and start their own Power Rangers-inspired TV show! Cast actors, purchase equipment and upgrades for your studio, craft weapons and giant Mechas out of car

    77 rating7 lists13 h main storyOften paired

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  • Timed Nintendo exclusiveWhy 49Form.51World.17Curated.00Lists.00Indie · Real-time strategy

    Ironhide Game Studio · Android, Linux, Switch +4

    IndieReal-time strategyStrategyTower defenseBird view / Isometric

    Command your troops through an epic (mis)adventure as you defend exotic lands from dragons, man-eating plants, and ghastly denizens of the underworld -all with flashy new towers, levels, heroes, and more goodies to help you crush your foes

    77 rating1 list11 h main story

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  • Why 49Form.51World.00Curated.00Lists.00Indie · Real-time strategy

    Redcon

    2016

    Hexage · Android, Linux, Windows +2

    IndieReal-time strategySimulationStrategyTower defense

    Command your own battle fortress! Assemble the mightiest artillery force and bombard your foes into oblivion! Lead the Empire State offensive against Traitor General and his foul rebellion.

    50 rating1 list20 h main story

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  • Xbox console exclusiveWhy 47Form.35World.73Curated.00Lists.00Indie · Tower defense

    Bippinbits · Android, Browser, Linux +4

    IndieTower defenseDefenseScience fictionArcade

    Defend against waves of alien monsters in this unique roguelike action mining game. Use the time between attacks to dig beneath the surface in search of valuable resources and relics – deliver them back to your dome to unlock powerful upgra

    78 rating2 lists5 h main story

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  • Why 47Form.31World.44Curated.05Lists.00Indie · Strategy

    Chromatic Games · Android, Linux, PS3 +5

    IndieStrategyTower defenseBird view / IsometricAdventure

    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 partic

    74 rating2 lists15 h main story

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  • Why 47Form.30World.25Curated.00Lists.00Indie · Real-time strategy

    Windows, macOS

    IndieReal-time strategyStrategyTower defenseScience fiction

    Command a team of 5 elite soldiers against an alien horde of 100,000. Surrounded on all sides, you must outmaneuver and outsmart the enemy.

    74 rating1 list7 h main story

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  • Why 47Form.18World.58Curated.08Lists.00Indie · Strategy

    Coffee Stain Studios · Windows, macOS

    IndieStrategyTower defenseScience fictionFirst-person shooter

    An inventive tower defense/ first person shooter hybrid that pits elite soldier Skye against various forms of alien life on a small set of unique maps. Skye must build and upgrade defensive structures while jumping into the fray to help her

    65 rating2 lists8.5 h main story

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  • PlayStation console exclusiveWhy 46Form.37World.25Curated.00Lists.00Real-time strategy · Strategy

    Acquire · PS3, PS4, PlayStation Vita +1

    Real-time strategyStrategyTower defenseScience fictionBird view / Isometric

    Aegis of Earth: Protonovus Assault is a 2015 real-time tactics video game developed and published by Acquire in Japan, with a western release by Aksys Games and PQube.

    60 rating4 lists17 h main story

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  • Why 46Form.50World.00Curated.00Lists.00Indie · Real-time strategy

    Lucky Frame · Android, Linux, Windows +2

    IndieReal-time strategyStrategyTower defenseArcade

    An insane hybrid of a tower defense game and a procedural music toy with tons of bullets (and healthy number of Wu-Tang references and credit crunch satire). The hit game for iOS now available on Windows and Mac! You are a budding entrepre

    40 rating1 list1.5 h main story

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  • PlayStation console exclusiveWhy 46Form.16World.32Curated.32Lists.00Indie · Science

    17-BIT · Linux, PS4, Windows +1

    IndieScienceSimulationStrategyRobots

    "Galak-Z is a modern, A.I. and physics-driven open-world action game, viewed through the lens of the classic 16-bit space shooter. It’s 2D combat taken to the next level. Players will take control of a variety of classic spacecraft inspired

    81 rating3 lists9 h main story

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  • Xbox console exclusiveWhy 45Form.18World.25Curated.27Lists.00Indie · Real-time strategy

    Carbon Games · Meta Quest, Ouya, Windows +1

    IndieReal-time strategyScienceStrategyRobots

    AirMech is a fast paced Action-RTS game that can be played online competitively or cooperatively. Earn Kudos and Experience in battle and unlock a wide collection of AirMechs and Units while you practice the perfect strategy to emerge victo

    36 rating6 lists5.5 h main story

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  • Timed Nintendo exclusiveWhy 45Form.45World.00Curated.00Lists.00Indie · Real-time strategy

    Ironhide Game Studio · Android, Browser, Linux +6

    IndieReal-time strategyStrategyTower defenseBird view / Isometric

    Get ready for an epic journey to defend your kingdom against hordes of orcs, trolls, evil wizards and other nasty fiends using a vast arsenal of towers and spells at your command! Fight on forests, mountains and wastelands, customizing you

    74 rating1 list6 h main story

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  • Nintendo console exclusiveWhy 45Form.57World.53Curated.00Lists.00Strategy · Tower defense

    Melsoft Games · Android, Nintendo 3DS, Windows

    StrategyTower defensePuzzle

    Tower defense game for android and ios.

    1 list

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  • Why 44Form.44World.12Curated.00Lists.00Indie · Strategy

    Switch, PS3, PS4 +7

    IndieStrategyTower defenseAdventureShooter

    CastleStorm is a super genre mashup of 2D physics destruction mixed with tower defense brawler! The clouds bring rumors of war... It's Knights vs. Vikings in CastleStorm, where medieval warfare meets 2D physics-based destruction! Controllin

    71 rating11 lists7 h main story

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  • Why 44Form.39World.00Curated.10Lists.00Indie · Strategy

    Fire Hose Games · Windows

    IndieStrategyTower defenseBird view / IsometricPuzzle

    Todd Rex wants steak. Todd Rex wants YOUR steak. Are you gonna let him take it? No way! Go Home, Dinosaurs! Prevent hordes of marauding Dinos from crashing your party in the world’s premier BBQ defense simulator! Unlock powerful towers tha

    70 rating1 list6 h main story

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  • Why 44Form.41World.00Curated.00Lists.00Indie · Strategy

    Linux, Switch, PS4 +3

    IndieStrategyTower defenseIndie royaleAction

    A super frantic Arcade Tower Defense, McDROID starts gently then progressively challenges your trigger finger and your wits (and your sanity) as you multitask like a robotic-spider-doggy-thing: running, shooting, building base, herding, hea

    55 rating2 lists7.5 h main story

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  • Why 44Form.41World.00Curated.00Lists.00Indie · Strategy

    Anuken · Android, Linux, Windows +2

    IndieStrategyTower defenseBird view / IsometricFactory simulation

    Mindustry is a hybrid tower-defense sandbox factory game. Create elaborate supply chains of conveyor belts to feed ammo into your turrets, produce materials to use for building, and defend your structures from waves of enemies. Features inc

    80 rating2 lists21 h main story

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  • Why 44Form.46World.00Curated.00Lists.00Indie · Strategy

    Robot Entertainment · PS4, PS5, Stadia +3

    IndieStrategyTower defenseActionAdventure

    Orc Must Die! 3 ushers orc-slaying mayhem to a previously unimaginable scale. All new War Scenarios pit players and their friends against the largest orc armies ever assembled. Mountable War Machines give players the essential firepower to

    75 rating5 lists10 h main story

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  • Why 43Form.50World.63Curated.00Lists.00Real-time strategy · Strategy

    Windows, iOS

    Real-time strategyStrategyTower defense

    The sequel to the critically acclaimed iPhone game geoDefense. goeDefense created a whole new style of tower defense... fast, frenetic, kinetic and strategic all at the same time. And geoDefense Swarm ups the ante with even more action, and

    1 list

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  • Xbox console exclusiveWhy 43Form.28World.00Curated.10Lists.00Indie · Strategy

    Robot Entertainment · Windows, Xbox 360

    IndieStrategyTower defenseShooterOrcs

    Orcs Must Die! is a strategy video game developed by Robot Entertainment. It is a Tower defense game that eschews the traditional top-down view of similar games, instead using a third-person action-oriented viewpoint.

    79 rating5 lists8.5 h main story

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  • Why 42Form.41World.25Curated.03Lists.00Indie · Real-time strategy

    Windows

    IndieReal-time strategySimulationStrategyScience fiction

    A starship builder perfect for fans of games like FTL, Starsector, SPAZ, Space Engineers, Escape Velocity, Avorion, and more. Design awesome starships using intuitive ship creation tools that are easy to learn but hard to master. Fully cus

    72 rating1 list87 h main story

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  • Timed PlayStation exclusiveWhy 42Form.60World.22Curated.00Lists.00Strategy · Tower defense

    Square Enix · Android, PS3, PlayStation Portable +3

    StrategyTower defenseBird view / IsometricAction

    Crystal Defenders is a defensive strategy game, in which the player must guard a path using troops taken straight from the Final Fantasy job classes, such as Soldiers, Archers and Black Mages. Every enemy who traverses the entire path means

    66 rating6 lists3 h main story

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  • Why 42Form.33World.25Curated.00Lists.00Real-time strategy · Science

    Real-time strategyScienceStrategyScience fictionBird view / Isometric

    Like the original, Ground Control II is not a standard base-building RTS game. There is no technical upgrade tree, and no mining for gold, crystals, or any other random mineral to be used as a monetary source. New units are acquired by spen

    75 rating3 lists10 h main story

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  • Why 42Form.26World.25Curated.00Lists.00Indie · Real-time strategy

    Oxeye Game Studio · Linux, Windows, macOS

    IndieReal-time strategyStrategyTower defenseScience fiction

    Harvest: Massive Encounter is an award-winning real-time strategy game with battles of epic proportions and a unique style of resource management and exploration. Build power plants, mineral harvesters and defense towers and make sure they

    60 rating2 lists6.5 h main story

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  • Xbox console exclusiveWhy 42Form.40World.03Curated.00Lists.00Science · Strategy

    Double Fine · Windows, Xbox 360

    ScienceStrategyTower defenseShooterThird-person shooter

    Join The Mobile Trench Brigade and protect humanity from the evil Monovision menace in this Tower Defense Shooter from Tim Schafer's Double Fine Productions. Use a combination of mobile firepower and stationary defenses to turn the tide of

    70 rating6 lists6.5 h main story

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  • Nintendo exclusiveWhy 42Form.60World.25Curated.00Lists.00Strategy · Tower defense

    Q-Games · Nintendo DS

    StrategyTower defenseScience fictionBird view / Isometric

    Starship Defense is a tower defense game set in space developed by Q-Games for DSiWare.

    2 lists

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  • Why 42Form.13World.04Curated.30Lists.00Indie · Real-time strategy

    Brightrock Games · Linux, Windows, macOS

    IndieReal-time strategySimulationStrategyBird view / Isometric

    Tired of invading dungeons? It's time you build your own. War for the Overworld is a Dungeon Management Game that employs your favourite aspects of the RPG, RTS and god game genres. In War for the Overworld, you will play as a malevolent

    66 rating3 lists15 h main story

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  • Why 41Form.30World.29Curated.00Lists.00Indie · Real-time strategy

    5th Cell · Android, Linux, Nintendo DS +4

    IndieReal-time strategyStrategyTower defenseRobots

    Build Defenses and Battle against the Clockwork horde in this 2D Action RPG / Tower Defense hybrid. Experience a gripping story, which unfolds as you progress through 75 Days of warfare, aided by a collection of turrets, traps and special a

    68 rating4 lists15 h main story

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