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100 niche tower-defense, roguelike, RPG and survival games
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| Game | Category | Platform | Coverage | Primary reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Minutes Till DawnHorde Survival · Roguelite | RPG & roguelike | PC · Mobile · Consoles | 16 focused guidesChecked August 4, 2026 | 20 Minutes Till Dawn official Steam storeOfficial |
| Age of Darkness: Final StandSurvival RTS · Base Defense | Tower defense | Windows PC | Reviewed hubChecked August 3, 2026 | Age of Darkness: Final Stand on SteamOfficial |
| Alien Creeps TDTower Defense · Action Strategy | Tower defense | Android · iPhone · iPad · Windows via Google Play | 14 focused guidesChecked August 3, 2026 | Official Alien Creeps TD game pageOfficial |
| Alien Shooter TDShooter Tower Defense | Tower defense | PC · Mobile | 11 focused guidesChecked August 2, 2026 | Alien Shooter TD on the App StoreOfficial |
| Ancient Gods: Deckbuilding RPGDeckbuilding RPG | RPG & roguelike | Android · iPhone/iPad · Windows (Steam) | 13 focused guidesChecked August 2, 2026 | Ancient Gods on the App StoreOfficial |
| Army of RuinAuto-Shooter · Roguelite | RPG & roguelike | PC · Consoles | Reviewed hubChecked August 2, 2026 | Army of Ruin on SteamOfficial |
| Axon TD: UprisingMaze Tower Defense | Tower defense | Windows PC | 9 focused guidesChecked August 2, 2026 | Axon TD: Uprising on SteamOfficial |
| Bad North: Jotunn EditionReal-time Tactics · Defense | Tower defense | PC · Console · Mobile | Reviewed hubChecked August 3, 2026 | Bad North: Jotunn Edition on SteamOfficial |
| Bloons TD 6Tower Defense · Strategy | Tower defense | PC · Mobile | Reviewed hubChecked August 3, 2026 | Bloons TD 6 on SteamOfficial |
| Boneraiser MinionsAuto-Battler · Roguelite | RPG & roguelike | Windows PC | Reviewed hubChecked August 2, 2026 | Boneraiser Minions on SteamOfficial |
| Bounty of OneAction Roguelike · Western Survivors | RPG & roguelike | Windows PC | Reviewed hubChecked August 3, 2026 | Bounty of One on SteamOfficial |
| Broken Universe – Tower DefenseTower Defense · Maze Strategy | Tower defense | Windows · macOS | 7 focused guidesChecked August 3, 2026 | Broken Universe – Tower Defense on SteamOfficial |
| BrotatoArena Shooter · Roguelite | RPG & roguelike | PC · Mobile · Consoles | 18 focused guidesChecked August 4, 2026 | Official Brotato Steam storeOfficial |
| Cafe PanicCooking · Time Management | Casual & simulation | Android · Windows · iPhone/iPad | 12 focused guidesChecked August 3, 2026 | Cafe Panic on the App StoreOfficial |
| Castle CrashersBeat 'em Up · Action RPG | RPG & roguelike | PC · Consoles | Reviewed hubChecked August 2, 2026 | Castle Crashers on SteamOfficial |
| CataclismoFortress Builder · RTS | Tower defense | Windows PC | Reviewed hubChecked August 3, 2026 | Cataclismo on SteamOfficial |
| Crazy Defense HeroesCard Tower Defense | Tower defense | Android · iPhone/iPad | Reviewed hubChecked August 2, 2026 | Crazy Defense Heroes on the App StoreOfficial |
| Creeper World 4Real-time Strategy · Defense | Tower defense | Windows PC | 18 focused guidesChecked August 4, 2026 | Official Steam listingOfficial |
| Cup HeroesRoguelite RPG · Puzzle | RPG & roguelike | Android · iPhone/iPad · PC · Xbox · Switch · PlayStation | 16 focused guidesChecked August 2, 2026 | Cup Heroes on the App StoreOfficial |
| Cursed Treasure 2Tower Defense · Strategy | Tower defense | PC · Mobile | Reviewed hubChecked August 3, 2026 | Cursed Treasure 2 on SteamOfficial |
| Death Must DieAction Roguelike · Survivors | RPG & roguelike | Windows PC | Reviewed hubChecked August 3, 2026 | Death Must Die on SteamOfficial |
| Defense Grid 2Tower Defense · Strategy | Tower defense | PC · Console | Reviewed hubChecked August 3, 2026 | Defense Grid 2 on SteamOfficial |
| Defense Legend 5: Survivor TDTower Defense · Hero Strategy | Tower defense | Android · iPhone/iPad | Reviewed hubChecked August 2, 2026 | Defense Legend 5 on the App StoreOfficial |
| Defense Zone 3 Ultra HDTower Defense · Military Strategy | Tower defense | Windows · macOS · Linux | 7 focused guidesChecked August 3, 2026 | Defense Zone 3 Ultra HD on SteamOfficial |
| Diablo IVAction RPG · Live Service | RPG & roguelike | Windows PC · Console | 19 focused guidesChecked August 4, 2026 | Official Diablo IV Steam listingOfficial |
| Dice Hunter: Dicemancer QuestDice RPG · Puzzle | RPG & roguelike | Android · iPhone/iPad · Windows via Google Play Games | 10 focused guidesChecked August 2, 2026 | Dice Hunter on the App StoreOfficial |
| Diplomacy is Not an OptionSiege RTS · Base Defense | Tower defense | Windows PC | Reviewed hubChecked August 3, 2026 | Diplomacy is Not an Option on SteamOfficial |
| Dome KeeperMining · Survival · Base Defense | Action & survival | PC · macOS · Linux | Reviewed hubChecked August 3, 2026 | Dome Keeper on SteamOfficial |
| Dungeon WarfareTower Defense · Trap Strategy | Tower defense | Windows · macOS · Linux | Reviewed hubChecked August 3, 2026 | Dungeon Warfare on SteamOfficial |
| Dungeon Warfare 2Trap Tower Defense | Tower defense | PC · Mobile · Nintendo Switch | Reviewed hubChecked August 2, 2026 | Dungeon Warfare 2 on the App StoreOfficial |
| Egg, Inc.Incremental · Farm Simulation | Casual & simulation | Android · iPhone/iPad | Reviewed hubChecked August 2, 2026 | Egg, Inc. on the App StoreOfficial |
| Element TD 2Tower Defense · Co-op Strategy | Tower defense | Windows PC | 13 focused guidesChecked August 3, 2026 | Element TD 2 on SteamOfficial |
| EmberwardTower Defense · Roguelite Maze Builder | Tower defense | Windows PC | Reviewed hubChecked August 3, 2026 | Emberward on SteamOfficial |
| Empire Warriors: Tower DefenseTower Defense · Hero RPG | Tower defense | Android · iPhone/iPad | 9 focused guidesChecked August 2, 2026 | Empire Warriors on the App StoreOfficial |
| Endless WanderAction Roguelite RPG | RPG & roguelike | Android · iPhone/iPad | Reviewed hubChecked August 2, 2026 | Endless Wander on the App StoreOfficial |
| Epic Stickman: RPG Idle WarIdle RPG · Action | RPG & roguelike | iPhone · iPad · Android | Reviewed hubChecked August 3, 2026 | Epic Stickman: RPG Idle War on the App StoreOfficial |
| Fallout ShelterVault Management · Survival Simulation | Casual & simulation | PC · Mobile · Consoles | Reviewed hubChecked August 2, 2026 | Fallout Shelter on the App StoreOfficial |
| Fieldrunners 2Tower Defense · Puzzle Strategy | Tower defense | PC · Mobile | Reviewed hubChecked August 2, 2026 | Fieldrunners 2 on the App StoreOfficial |
| GemCraft - Frostborn WrathTower Defense · Gem Strategy | Tower defense | Windows PC | Reviewed hubChecked August 3, 2026 | GemCraft - Frostborn Wrath on SteamOfficial |
| God of WeaponsAction Roguelike · Inventory Build | RPG & roguelike | Windows PC · Xbox · PS5 | 18 focused guidesChecked August 4, 2026 | Official Steam listingOfficial |
| Halls of TormentHorde Survival · Action RPG | RPG & roguelike | PC · Mobile | 19 focused guidesChecked August 4, 2026 | Official Steam storeOfficial |
| Happy Dessert CafeRestaurant Simulation · Idle | Casual & simulation | Android · iPhone · Windows PC | 12 focused guidesChecked August 2, 2026 | Happy Dessert Cafe on the App StoreOfficial |
| Heretic's ForkDeckbuilding · Tower Defense | RPG & roguelike | Windows PC | Reviewed hubChecked August 2, 2026 | Heretic's Fork on SteamOfficial |
| Hollow KnightMetroidvania · Action Adventure | RPG & roguelike | PC · Console | Reviewed hubChecked August 3, 2026 | Hollow Knight on SteamOfficial |
| Hot SlideArcade Racing · Drift | Casual & simulation | iPhone · iPad · Android | Reviewed hubChecked August 3, 2026 | Hot Slide on the App StoreOfficial |
| Hungry Shark EvolutionAction · Survival | Action & survival | Mobile | 10 focused guidesChecked August 1, 2026 | Ubisoft game pageOfficial |
| Hungry Shark WorldArcade Action · Survival | Action & survival | PC · Mobile · Consoles | 17 focused guidesChecked August 4, 2026 | Official Google Play listingOfficial |
| Idle Cat Gunner: Shooter RPGIdle RPG · Shooter | RPG & roguelike | iPhone · iPad | 5 focused guidesChecked August 3, 2026 | Idle Cat Gunner: Shooter RPG on the App StoreOfficial |
| Infinitode 2Tower Defense | Tower defense | PC · Mobile | 7 focused guidesChecked August 1, 2026 | Official Prineside game pageOfficial |
| Inotia 4Action RPG | RPG & roguelike | Windows PC · Android · iPhone/iPad | 7 focused guidesChecked August 1, 2026 | Com2uS Steam store listingOfficial |
| Iron MarinesReal-time Strategy · Defense | Tower defense | PC · Mobile | Reviewed hubChecked August 3, 2026 | Iron Marines on SteamOfficial |
| Iron Marines InvasionReal-time Strategy · Defense | Tower defense | PC · Mobile | Reviewed hubChecked August 3, 2026 | Iron Marines Invasion on SteamOfficial |
| Isle of ArrowsTower Defense · Roguelike Puzzle | Tower defense | PC · Mac · Mobile | Reviewed hubChecked August 3, 2026 | Isle of Arrows on SteamOfficial |
| JunkworldTower Defense · Hero Strategy | Tower defense | iPhone · iPad · Mac | Reviewed hubChecked August 3, 2026 | Junkworld TD on the App StoreOfficial |
| Jurassic World: The GameCollection · Park Management · Battles | Casual & simulation | iPhone · iPad · Android | 19 focused guidesChecked August 4, 2026 | Official Google Play listingOfficial |
| Keeper's TollAction Roguelike · Survivors | RPG & roguelike | Windows PC | Reviewed hubChecked August 3, 2026 | Keeper's Toll on SteamOfficial |
| Kingdom RushTower Defense · Strategy | Tower defense | PC · Mobile · Consoles | Reviewed hubChecked August 2, 2026 | Kingdom Rush on the App StoreOfficial |
| Kingdom Rush 5: AllianceTower Defense · Dual-Hero Strategy | Tower defense | PC · Mobile · Consoles | Reviewed hubChecked August 2, 2026 | Kingdom Rush 5: Alliance on the App StoreOfficial |
| Kingdom Rush FrontiersTower Defense · Strategy | Tower defense | PC · Mobile · Consoles | Reviewed hubChecked August 2, 2026 | Kingdom Rush Frontiers on the App StoreOfficial |
| Kingdom Rush OriginsTower Defense · Strategy | Tower defense | PC · Mobile · Consoles | Reviewed hubChecked August 2, 2026 | Kingdom Rush Origins on the App StoreOfficial |
| Kingdom Rush VengeanceTower Defense · Hero Strategy | Tower defense | PC · Mobile · Consoles | Reviewed hubChecked August 2, 2026 | Kingdom Rush Vengeance on the App StoreOfficial |
| Legend of Keepers: Career of a Dungeon ManagerRoguelite · Dungeon Defense · Management | RPG & roguelike | PC · Console | Reviewed hubChecked August 3, 2026 | Legend of Keepers on SteamOfficial |
| Loop HeroRoguelike · Deckbuilding Strategy | RPG & roguelike | PC · Console · Mobile | 16 focused guidesChecked August 4, 2026 | Official Loop Hero Steam storeOfficial |
| MindustryFactory · Tower Defense · Strategy | Tower defense | Windows · macOS · Linux | Reviewed hubChecked August 3, 2026 | Mindustry on SteamOfficial |
| Mini Survival: Zombie FightZombie Survival · Base Building | Action & survival | Android · iPhone/iPad | 8 focused guidesChecked August 2, 2026 | Mini Survival on the App StoreOfficial |
| My CruiseCruise Ship · Management Simulation | Casual & simulation | iPhone · iPad · Android | Reviewed hubChecked August 3, 2026 | My Cruise on the App StoreOfficial |
| Nightfall: Kingdom Frontier TDRoguelite Tower Defense | Tower defense | Android · iPhone/iPad | Reviewed hubChecked August 2, 2026 | Nightfall on the App StoreOfficial |
| No Creeps Were Harmed TDTower Defense · 3D Strategy | Tower defense | Windows PC | 7 focused guidesChecked August 3, 2026 | No Creeps Were Harmed TD on SteamOfficial |
| Nomad SurvivalHorde Survival · Roguelite | RPG & roguelike | Windows PC | Reviewed hubChecked August 2, 2026 | Nomad Survival on SteamOfficial |
| Nordic AshesAction Roguelike · Survivors | RPG & roguelike | Windows PC | Reviewed hubChecked August 3, 2026 | Nordic Ashes on SteamOfficial |
| Orcs Must Die! 3Action · Tower Defense | Tower defense | PC · Console | Reviewed hubChecked August 3, 2026 | Orcs Must Die! 3 on SteamOfficial |
| Orcs Must Die! DeathtrapAction · Roguelite Tower Defense | Tower defense | Windows PC | Reviewed hubChecked August 3, 2026 | Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap on SteamOfficial |
| Otherworld LegendsAction Roguelike · RPG | RPG & roguelike | PC · Mobile · Consoles | 18 focused guidesChecked August 4, 2026 | Official Otherworld Legends Steam storeOfficial |
| Pirates OutlawsDeckbuilding Roguelike | RPG & roguelike | PC · Mobile · Consoles | Reviewed hubChecked August 2, 2026 | Pirates Outlaws on the App StoreOfficial |
| PlatyGuard: Swarm SlayerAction Roguelike · Platformer RPG | RPG & roguelike | Windows PC | 9 focused guidesChecked August 3, 2026 | PlatyGuard: Swarm Slayer on SteamOfficial |
| Pocket ChampsIdle Racing · Collection | Casual & simulation | Android · iPhone/iPad | Reviewed hubChecked August 2, 2026 | Pocket Champs on the App StoreOfficial |
| RatropolisDeckbuilding · City Defense | Tower defense | Windows · macOS | Reviewed hubChecked August 3, 2026 | Ratropolis on SteamOfficial |
| Realm DefenseTower Defense · Hero Strategy | Tower defense | Android · iPhone/iPad | Reviewed hubChecked August 2, 2026 | Realm Defense on the App StoreOfficial |
| Rogue TowerTower Defense · Roguelite | Tower defense | Windows PC | 18 focused guidesChecked August 4, 2026 | Official Steam listingOfficial |
| Rogue: GenesiaAction Roguelike · Survivors | RPG & roguelike | Windows PC | Reviewed hubChecked August 3, 2026 | Rogue: Genesia on SteamOfficial |
| Scarlet TowerHorde Survival · Action RPG | RPG & roguelike | Windows PC | Reviewed hubChecked August 2, 2026 | Scarlet Tower on SteamOfficial |
| Shogun's Empire: Hex CommanderTurn-based Strategy · Management | Casual & simulation | Windows · macOS · Linux · Android · iPhone/iPad | 9 focused guidesChecked August 3, 2026 | Shogun's Empire: Hex Commander on SteamOfficial |
| SimCity BuildItCity Builder · Simulation | Casual & simulation | iPhone · iPad · Android | Reviewed hubChecked August 3, 2026 | SimCity BuildIt on the App StoreOfficial |
| Slime Castle: Idle TDIdle Tower Defense | Tower defense | Android · iPhone/iPad | 9 focused guidesChecked August 2, 2026 | Slime Castle on the App StoreOfficial |
| Soulstone SurvivorsAction Roguelike · Survivors | RPG & roguelike | Windows PC | Reviewed hubChecked August 3, 2026 | Soulstone Survivors on SteamOfficial |
| Spirits of the HellementsTower Defense · Elemental Strategy | Tower defense | Windows PC | 5 focused guidesChecked August 3, 2026 | Spirits of the Hellements on SteamOfficial |
| Stronghold: Definitive EditionCastle Strategy · RTS | Tower defense | Windows PC | Reviewed hubChecked August 3, 2026 | Stronghold: Definitive Edition on SteamOfficial |
| Summoner's GreedIdle · Tower Defense | Tower defense | Mobile | 8 focused guidesChecked August 1, 2026 | Google Play listingOfficial |
| Swamp Attack 2Action Defense | Action & survival | Android · iPhone/iPad | Reviewed hubChecked August 2, 2026 | Swamp Attack 2 on the App StoreOfficial |
| TAP! DIG! MY MUSEUM!Museum Simulation · Casual | Casual & simulation | Android · iPhone/iPad | Reviewed hubChecked August 2, 2026 | TAP! DIG! MY MUSEUM! on the App StoreOfficial |
| Tavern TaleAction Roguelike · RPG | RPG & roguelike | iPhone · iPad | Reviewed hubChecked August 3, 2026 | Tavern Tale on the App StoreOfficial |
| The Last SpellTactical RPG · Base Defense | Tower defense | PC · Console | Reviewed hubChecked August 3, 2026 | The Last Spell on SteamOfficial |
| ThronefallStrategy · Base Defense | Tower defense | PC · macOS | Reviewed hubChecked August 3, 2026 | Thronefall on SteamOfficial |
| Torchlight: InfiniteSeasonal Action RPG | RPG & roguelike | PC · Mobile | Reviewed hubChecked August 2, 2026 | Torchlight: Infinite on the App StoreOfficial |
| Tower DominionTower Defense · Strategy | Tower defense | PC · Platform support varies | 5 focused guidesChecked August 1, 2026 | Steam store listingOfficial |
| Tower Tactics: LiberationTower Defense · Deckbuilding Roguelike | Tower defense | Windows PC | 12 focused guidesChecked August 4, 2026 | Official Tower Tactics: Liberation Steam listingOfficial |
| Toy Defense 2Tower Defense · Military Strategy | Tower defense | Legacy mobile game | 14 focused guidesChecked August 3, 2026 | Official Toy Defense 2 release announcementOfficial |
| Vampire SurvivorsAction Roguelike · Survivors | RPG & roguelike | PC · Console · Mobile | Reviewed hubChecked August 3, 2026 | Vampire Survivors on SteamOfficial |
| Wall WorldMining Roguelite · Tower Defense | Action & survival | PC · Consoles | Reviewed hubChecked August 2, 2026 | Wall World on SteamOfficial |
| Yet Another Zombie SurvivorsAction Roguelike · Squad Survivors | RPG & roguelike | Windows PC | Reviewed hubChecked August 3, 2026 | Yet Another Zombie Survivors on SteamOfficial |
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