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24 games like Dungeon Defenders (2026)
Every game below overlaps with Dungeon Defenders on things players said about it rather than on our opinion of what feels alike. Each entry shows what it matched on, so you can throw out the ones matching on the part you did not care about.
The short version
- Closest match: Orcs Must Die! Unchained, which both survival, fantasy and strategy.
- Dungeon Defenders is tagged Multiplayer, Online Co-Op, Tower Defense, Singleplayer, Strategy, Survival, Action RPG, Character Customization by Steam players. Those tags are what the matching runs on.
- 24 games qualify, each with at least fifty player reviews behind its sentiment figure.
- 6 are free to download, so you can test the resemblance yourself at no cost.
How these were matched
Steam tags carry the most weight, because players apply them and they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Souls-like, Atmospheric and Cozy exist as tags and as nothing else, which is exactly the vocabulary this question needs. Formal genres count for less, themes and a shared studio for more.
Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are thrown out before matching. Nearly everything is tagged Singleplayer, so matching on it is matching on nothing. That cutoff is computed from the catalogue rather than fixed, so it moves as the catalogue grows.
All 24, closest first
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Orcs Must Die! Unchained
Why it matched: both survival, fantasy and strategy; shares 9 player tags including Tower Defense, Strategy and PvE.
Orcs Must Die! Unchained takes the award-winning Orcs Must Die! action tower defense game to a whole new level with team-based gameplay! Bust skulls with your best pals in PvE co-op Survival, or put your teamwork to the real test in Sabotage Mode!
Orcs Must Die! Unchained at a glance Released 2017 Studio Robot Entertainment Player sentiment 69% positive of 6,107 Price Not listed Tower DefenseStrategyPvESurvivalFantasyThird PersonRPGFunny
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Enshrouded
Why it matched: both survival and fantasy; shares 9 player tags including Survival, Online Co-Op and RPG.
You are Flameborn, last ember of hope of a dying race. Awaken, survive the terror of a corrupting fog, and reclaim the lost beauty of your kingdom. Venture into a vast world, vanquish punishing bosses, build grand halls and forge your path in this co-op survival action RPG for up to 16 players.
Enshrouded at a glance Released 2024 Studio Keen Games GmbH Player sentiment 86% positive of 105,009 Price $29.99 SurvivalOnline Co-OpRPGAction RPGBuildingFantasyCharacter CustomizationPvE
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Craft The World
Why it matched: both survival, fantasy and strategy; shares 6 player tags including Building, Survival and Strategy; released around the same time (2014).
Craft The World is a unique sandbox strategy game, the mix of Dungeon Keeper, Terraria and Dwarf Fortress. Explore a random generated world populated by dangerous creatures, build a dwarf fortress, gather resources, and craft all the items, weapons, and armor you need.
Craft The World at a glance Released 2014 Studio Dekovir Entertainment Player sentiment 88% positive of 17,058 Price $18.99 BuildingSurvivalStrategyRPGFantasyTower Defense
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Dota 2
Why it matched: both fantasy and strategy; shares 8 player tags including Strategy, Team-Based and Online Co-Op; released around the same time (2013).
Every day, millions of players worldwide enter battle as one of over a hundred Dota heroes. And no matter if it's their 10th hour of play or 1,000th, there's always something new to discover. With regular updates that ensure a constant evolution of gameplay, features, and heroes, Dota 2 has taken on a life of its own.
Dota 2 at a glance Released 2013 Studio Not recorded Player sentiment 81% positive of 2,768,190 Price Free StrategyTeam-BasedOnline Co-OpRPGTower DefenseFantasyCharacter CustomizationAction RPG
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Legion TD 2 - Multiplayer Tower Defense
Why it matched: both survival, fantasy and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Tower Defense, Strategy and Online Co-Op.
An infinitely replayable multiplayer and single-player tower defense. Defend against waves of enemies and destroy the enemy's king before they destroy yours. Legion TD 2 is a one-of-a-kind game of tactics, teamwork, and prediction. Party as 1-8 players.
Legion TD 2 - Multiplayer Tower Defense at a glance Released 2021 Studio AutoAttack Games Player sentiment 86% positive of 15,264 Price $24.99 Tower DefenseStrategyOnline Co-OpPvEFantasy3DSurvival
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Marvel's Midnight Suns
Why it matched: both fantasy and strategy; shares 8 player tags including Character Customization, Strategy RPG and Tactical.
FIGHT AND STRATEGIZE LIKE A SUPER HERO IN THE DARKER CORNERS OF THE MARVEL UNIVERSE. Play as The Hunter, a legendary demon slayer who must lead a team of Super Heroes and supernatural warriors facing apocalyptic threats.
Marvel's Midnight Suns at a glance Released 2022 Studio Firaxis Games Player sentiment 82% positive of 24,314 Price $59.99 Character CustomizationStrategy RPGTacticalRPGStrategy3DThird PersonFantasy
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Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate - Daemonhunters
Why it matched: both fantasy and strategy; shares 8 player tags including Strategy RPG, Tactical and Strategy.
Lead humanity’s greatest weapon, the Grey Knights, in this fast-paced turn-based tactical RPG. Root out and purge a galaxy-spanning plague in a cinematic, story-driven campaign, using the tactics and talents of your own personalised squad of Daemonhunters.
Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate - Daemonhunters at a glance Released 2022 Studio Complex Games Player sentiment 77% positive of 14,719 Price $44.99 Strategy RPGTacticalStrategyCharacter CustomizationPvE3DThird PersonRPG
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Predecessor
Why it matched: both fantasy and strategy; shares 8 player tags including Third Person, Strategy and Team-Based.
The tactical depth and iconic heroes of a hardcore MOBA meets the explosive verticality of a 5v5 3D shooter.
Predecessor at a glance Released 2024 Studio Omeda Studios Player sentiment 71% positive of 17,619 Price Free Third PersonStrategyTeam-BasedFantasy3DOnline Co-OpTacticalPvE
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Orcs Must Die! 2
Why it matched: both fantasy and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Tower Defense, Strategy and Online Co-Op; released around the same time (2012).
You’ve tossed, burned and sliced them by the thousands – now orcs must die more than ever before! Grab a friend and slay orcs in untold numbers in this sequel to the 2011 AIAS Strategy Game of the Year from Robot Entertainment.
Orcs Must Die! 2 at a glance Released 2012 Studio Robot Entertainment Player sentiment 92% positive of 19,620 Price $14.99 Tower DefenseStrategyOnline Co-OpThird PersonRPGFantasyFunny
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Kingdom: Classic
Why it matched: both survival, fantasy and strategy; shares 6 player tags including Strategy, Building and RPG; released around the same time (2015).
Kingdom is a 2D sidescrolling strategy/resource management hybrid with a minimalist feel wrapped in a beautiful, modern pixel art aesthetic.
Kingdom: Classic at a glance Released 2015 Studio Noio Player sentiment 91% positive of 22,707 Price Free StrategyBuildingRPGFantasySurvivalTower Defense
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Town of Salem
Why it matched: both survival and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Strategy, RPG and Funny; released around the same time (2014).
Inspired by the party games Werewolf and Mafia, Town of Salem is a game of murder, mystery and deception.
Town of Salem at a glance Released 2014 Studio BlankMediaGames Player sentiment 88% positive of 36,262 Price $4.99 StrategyRPGFunnySurvivalTacticalFamily FriendlyStrategy RPG
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Mutant Year Zero: Road to Eden
Why it matched: both survival, fantasy and strategy; shares 6 player tags including Strategy, RPG and Tactical.
A tactical game combining the turn-based combat of XCOM with story, exploration, stealth, and strategy. Take control of a team of Mutants navigating a post-human Earth. Created by a team including former HITMAN leads and the designer of PAYDAY.
Mutant Year Zero: Road to Eden at a glance Released 2018 Studio The Bearded Ladies Player sentiment 90% positive of 20,534 Price $34.99 StrategyRPGTacticalSurvivalFunnyFantasy
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Witch It
Why it matched: both survival, fantasy and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Funny, Online Co-Op and Survival.
Witch It is a multiplayer hide & seek game set in a vibrant, magical world. Brave hunters seek hidden witches that curse their villages!
Witch It at a glance Released 2020 Studio Barrel Roll Games Player sentiment 89% positive of 19,870 Price $19.99 FunnyOnline Co-OpSurvivalFantasyTeam-BasedFamily FriendlyStrategy
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Orcs Must Die! 3
Why it matched: both fantasy and strategy; shares 8 player tags including Tower Defense, Strategy and PvE.
Slice, burn, toss, zap, grind and gib massive hordes of repugnant orcs in this long-awaited successor to the award-winning Orcs Must Die! series.
Orcs Must Die! 3 at a glance Released 2021 Studio Robot Entertainment Player sentiment 86% positive of 14,895 Price $29.99 Tower DefenseStrategyPvEThird PersonOnline Co-Op3DFunnyFantasy
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Guild Wars 2
Why it matched: both fantasy and strategy; shares 7 player tags including RPG, Character Customization and Fantasy; released around the same time (2012).
Guild Wars 2 is an award-winning online roleplaying game with fast-paced action combat, deep character customization, and no subscription fee required. Choose from an arsenal of professions and weapons, explore a vast open world, compete in PVP modes and more. Join over 16 million players now!
Guild Wars 2 at a glance Released 2012 Studio ArenaNet Player sentiment 88% positive of 29,449 Price Free RPGCharacter CustomizationFantasyThird Person3DStrategyOnline Co-Op
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Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition
Why it matched: both fantasy and strategy; shares 7 player tags including RPG, Fantasy and Character Customization.
The critically acclaimed RPG that raised the bar, from the creators of Baldur's Gate 3. Gather your party. Master deep, tactical combat. Venture as a party of up to four - but know that only one of you will have the chance to become a God.
Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition at a glance Released 2017 Studio Larian Studios Player sentiment 96% positive of 205,637 Price $44.99 RPGFantasyCharacter CustomizationStrategy RPGStrategyModdableFunny
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Magicka
Why it matched: both fantasy and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Fantasy, Online Co-Op and RPG; released around the same time (2011).
Magicka is a satirical action-adventure game set in a rich fantasy world based on Norse mythology. The player assumes the role of a wizard from a sacred order tasked with stopping an evil sorcerer who has thrown the world into turmoil, his foul creations besieging the forces of good.
Magicka at a glance Released 2011 Studio Arrowhead Game Studios Player sentiment 85% positive of 32,072 Price $9.99 FantasyOnline Co-OpRPGFunnyTeam-BasedAction RPGStrategy
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Kingdom Two Crowns
Why it matched: both survival, fantasy and strategy; shares 6 player tags including Tower Defense, Building and Fantasy.
Gather coins, build defenses and reclaim your fallen Kingdom. Explore and uncover secrets, unlock new technologies and protect your crown versus waves of Greed monsters that come at night. Kingdom is a solo or co-op micro-strategy and tower defense game set in an atmospheric pixel world.
Kingdom Two Crowns at a glance Released 2018 Studio Fury Studios Player sentiment 90% positive of 39,496 Price $3.99 Tower DefenseBuildingFantasyStrategySurvivalOnline Co-Op
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The Dungeon Of Naheulbeuk: The Amulet Of Chaos
Why it matched: both fantasy and strategy; shares 7 player tags including RPG, Strategy and Character Customization.
Step into the wacky heroic fantasy universe of the Dungeon of Naheulbeuk. Lead a team of unlikely and clumsy heroes in an epic and challenging tactical RPG. Live an adventure filled with humor, surprises and silly encounters.
The Dungeon Of Naheulbeuk: The Amulet Of Chaos at a glance Released 2020 Studio Artefacts Studio Player sentiment 87% positive of 8,064 Price $5.24 RPGStrategyCharacter CustomizationFunnyTacticalFantasyThird Person
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Solasta: Crown of the Magister
Why it matched: both fantasy and strategy; shares 7 player tags including RPG, Character Customization and Fantasy.
Roll for initiative, take attacks of opportunity, manage player location and the verticality of the battle field in this Turn-Based Tactical RPG based on the SRD 5.1 Ruleset. In Solasta, you make the choices, dice decide your destiny.
Solasta: Crown of the Magister at a glance Released 2021 Studio Tactical Adventures Player sentiment 87% positive of 22,449 Price $29.99 RPGCharacter CustomizationFantasyStrategy RPGStrategyTeam-BasedOnline Co-Op
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RIFT
Why it matched: both survival and fantasy; shares 7 player tags including RPG, Fantasy and Character Customization; released around the same time (2011).
Dive into a world of epic adventure! Create your perfect hero thanks to a uniquely customizable class system. Collect, craft, and customize your gear. Go it alone or group up to challenge dungeons, raids, dynamic open-world content, and your fellow players.
RIFT at a glance Released 2011 Studio gamigo US Inc. Player sentiment 74% positive of 11,635 Price Free RPGFantasyCharacter CustomizationOnline Co-OpThird PersonSurvival3D
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Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous - Enhanced Edition
Why it matched: both fantasy and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Action RPG, 3D and Third Person.
Embark on a journey to a realm overrun by demons in a new epic RPG from the creators of the critically acclaimed Pathfinder: Kingmaker. Explore the nature of good and evil, learn the true cost of power, and rise as a Mythic Hero capable of deeds beyond mortal expectations.
Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous - Enhanced Edition at a glance Released 2021 Studio Owlcat Games Player sentiment 83% positive of 44,046 Price $19.99 Action RPG3DThird PersonRPGPvEStrategyFantasy
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Prime World
Why it matched: both fantasy and strategy; shares 7 player tags including RPG, Strategy and Fantasy; released around the same time (2014).
Prime World is a free online game in RPG / MOBA genre with a unique universe where tactical session battles, castle management, and hero development are mixed together. Gather your collection of talents, build an army of invincible heroes and become the champion!
Prime World at a glance Released 2014 Studio Nival Player sentiment 59% positive of 3,762 Price Not listed RPGStrategyFantasyTeam-BasedOnline Co-OpCharacter CustomizationAction RPG
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Alien Swarm
Why it matched: both survival and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Online Co-Op, Survival and PvE; released around the same time (2010).
Co-operative multiplayer game and complete code base available for free.
Alien Swarm at a glance Released 2010 Studio Valve Player sentiment 95% positive of 21,612 Price Free Online Co-OpSurvivalPvEThird PersonTeam-BasedModdableStrategy
Common questions
What game is most like Dungeon Defenders?
Orcs Must Die! Unchained, on the evidence we have. It both survival, fantasy and strategy. That is a statement about overlap, not a promise you will like it as much: two games can share every tag and still feel different to play.
How is "similar to Dungeon Defenders" decided?
By overlap on the tags Steam players applied to each game, the formal genres, the themes both sit in, and whether the same studio made them. Tags carry the most weight because players write them, so they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are ignored: matching on "Singleplayer" is matching on nothing. Every entry below shows exactly what it matched on.
Are these ranked by quality?
No. They are ordered by how much they overlap with Dungeon Defenders. Where two games overlap equally, the better received one goes first, but that only moves a game a place or two. Each entry shows its own player sentiment so you can weigh that separately.
Do you get paid for these recommendations?
No. The order is computed from tag and genre overlap and nothing else. No placement here can be bought, and a game appearing high on this page is a statement about resemblance rather than an endorsement.