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24 games like Rogue Tower (2026)

Recomputed 19 October 2026 · Ordered by overlap, not by score · Free to read, nothing here is paid for

Every game below overlaps with Rogue Tower 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.

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Players. The share of Steam reviews marked positive, pulled toward the catalogue average in proportion to how few reviews stand behind it. A game with 200 reviews moves a long way toward the average; one with 200,000 barely moves at all. Without this a title sitting at 100 percent on nine reviews outranks Half-Life 2 at 98 percent on 278,000.

Popularity. A blend of two things that are not the same. Audience is how many people wrote a Steam review, which is a floor on how many played it. Reach is how many language editions of Wikipedia document the game, which is cultural footprint rather than sales. A game can score high on one and low on the other: a huge free-to-play title has audience without reach, and a landmark console exclusive has reach without a Steam audience at all. Where both exist they are averaged; where only one does, that one carries it.

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The short version

  • Closest match: Thronefall, which both fantasy and strategy.
  • Rogue Tower is tagged Tower Defense, Strategy, Rogue-like, Casual, Procedural Generation, 3D, Minimalist, Base-Building 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.
  • 2 are free to download, so you can test the resemblance yourself at no cost.

Why players value Rogue Tower

The five things Steam players tag Rogue Tower with most. This is the yardstick every game below is measured against: the closer a game matches these, the more it is likely to scratch the same itch.

  1. Tower Defense
  2. Strategy
  3. Rogue-like
  4. Casual
  5. Procedural Generation
Rogue Tower at a glance
ReceptionVery Positive on Steam (83% of 5,921)
Watch-outsno widespread problems reported by players
Price$14.99

Tags, sentiment and reported problems come from Steam players; the story line is from Wikipedia. We do not add a written opinion of our own.

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

  1. 1

    Thronefall

    Why it matched: both fantasy and strategy; shares 11 player tags including Tower Defense, Strategy and Minimalist; released around the same time (2024).

    A minimalist game about building and defending your little kingdom.

    Thronefall at a glance
    Released2024StudioGrizzlyGames
    Player sentiment96% positive of 23,605Price$12.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (96% of 23,605)

    Matches Rogue Tower on: 2 of 5 — Tower Defense, Strategy

    Why players like it: Tower Defense, Strategy, City Builder, Minimalist, Medieval — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Rogue Tower: $12.99 — $2.00 cheaper

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Rogue Tower:Tower DefenseStrategyMinimalistMedievalBuilding3DBase-BuildingColorful

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  2. 2

    Slay the Spire

    Why it matched: both fantasy, strategy, relaxing and difficult; shares 7 player tags including Rogue-like, Strategy and Rogue-lite; released around the same time (2019).

    We fused card games and roguelikes together to make the best single player deckbuilder we could. Craft a unique deck, encounter bizarre creatures, discover relics of immense power, and Slay the Spire!

    Slay the Spire at a glance
    Released2019StudioMega Crit
    Player sentiment97% positive of 217,947Price$24.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.8/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (97% of 217,947)

    Matches Rogue Tower on: 4 of 5 — Strategy, Rogue-like, Casual, Procedural Generation

    Why players like it: Roguelike Deckbuilder, Card Game, Card Battler, Rogue-like, Deckbuilding — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Rogue Tower: $24.99 — $10.00 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Rogue Tower:Rogue-likeStrategyRogue-liteIndieProcedural GenerationFantasyCasual

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  3. 3

    Kingdom Rush - Tower Defense

    Why it matched: both fantasy, strategy, relaxing and difficult; shares 8 player tags including Tower Defense, Strategy and Fantasy.

    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 your defensive strategy with different tower upgrades and specializations!

    Kingdom Rush - Tower Defense at a glance
    Released2014StudioIronhide Game Studio
    Player sentiment97% positive of 17,136Price$9.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (97% of 17,136)

    Matches Rogue Tower on: 3 of 5 — Tower Defense, Strategy, Casual

    Why players like it: Tower Defense, Strategy, Singleplayer, 2D, Tactical — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Rogue Tower: $9.99 — $5.00 cheaper

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Rogue Tower:Tower DefenseStrategyFantasyCasualMedievalCartoonyIndieColorful

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  4. 4

    Backpack Hero

    Why it matched: both fantasy, strategy, relaxing and difficult; shares 7 player tags including Fantasy, Rogue-like and Strategy; released around the same time (2023).

    The inventory management roguelike! Collect rare items, organize your backpack, and vanquish your foes!

    Backpack Hero at a glance
    Released2023StudioJaspel
    Player sentiment86% positive of 8,500Price$9.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.3/10 · Steam: Very Positive (86% of 8,500)

    Matches Rogue Tower on: 4 of 5 — Strategy, Rogue-like, Casual, Procedural Generation

    Why players like it: Replay Value, Turn-Based, Inventory Management, Roguelike Deckbuilder, Deckbuilding — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Rogue Tower: $9.99 — $5.00 cheaper

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Rogue Tower:FantasyRogue-likeStrategyBuildingCasualRogue-liteProcedural Generation

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  5. 5

    Kingdom: New Lands

    Why it matched: both fantasy, strategy and difficult; shares 9 player tags including Tower Defense, Base-Building and Minimalist.

    Kingdom: New Lands builds upon the award-winning gameplay and mystery of Kingdom by introducing an abundance of new content to the IGF-nominated title while maintaining the simplicity and depth that legions of monarchs have come to experience and enjoy.

    Kingdom: New Lands at a glance
    Released2016StudioNoio
    Player sentiment85% positive of 12,353Price$1.49

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.2/10 · Steam: Very Positive (85% of 12,353)

    Matches Rogue Tower on: 3 of 5 — Tower Defense, Strategy, Rogue-like

    Why players like it: Tower Defense, Survival, Base-Building, Minimalist, Exploration — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Rogue Tower: $1.49 — $13.50 cheaper

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Rogue Tower:Tower DefenseBase-BuildingMinimalistRogue-liteRogue-likeBuildingStrategyFantasy

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  6. 6

    Monster Train

    Why it matched: both fantasy, strategy and difficult; shares 7 player tags including Rogue-lite, Rogue-like and Strategy; released around the same time (2020).

    Monster Train is a strategic roguelike deck building game with a twist. Set on a train to hell, you’ll use tactical decision making to defend multiple vertical battlegrounds. With real time competitive multiplayer and endless replayability, Monster Train is always on time.

    Monster Train at a glance
    Released2020StudioShiny Shoe
    Player sentiment96% positive of 22,925Price$24.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (96% of 22,925)

    Matches Rogue Tower on: 3 of 5 — Strategy, Rogue-like, Procedural Generation

    Why players like it: Card Battler, Rogue-lite, Card Game, Turn-Based Tactics, Deckbuilding — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Rogue Tower: $24.99 — $10.00 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Rogue Tower:Rogue-liteRogue-likeStrategyProcedural GenerationColorfulFantasyMagic

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  7. 7

    PlateUp!

    Why it matched: both strategy, relaxing and difficult; shares 7 player tags including Rogue-lite, Building and Rogue-like; released around the same time (2022).

    Cook and serve your dishes, design and decorate your restaurants, and expand your culinary kingdom with new unlocks, abilities and dishes in procedurally-generated locations. Classic cooking action with permanent roguelite progression. Hire your friends - or do it all yourself!

    PlateUp! at a glance
    Released2022StudioIt's happening
    Player sentiment95% positive of 27,072Price$19.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (95% of 27,072)

    Matches Rogue Tower on: 4 of 5 — Strategy, Rogue-like, Casual, Procedural Generation

    Why players like it: Co-op, Management, Cooking, Rogue-lite, Building — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Rogue Tower: $19.99 — $5.00 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Rogue Tower:Rogue-liteBuildingRogue-likeProcedural GenerationBase-BuildingCasualStrategy

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  8. 8

    Bomber Crew

    Why it matched: both strategy, relaxing and difficult; shares 7 player tags including Strategy, Indie and Casual.

    Chocks away! Bomber Crew is a strategic simulation game, where picking the right crew and keeping your bomber in tip top shape is the difference between completing your mission or losing it all! USAAF DLC NOW AVAILABLE! FLY THE ICONIC AMERICAN BOMBER!

    Bomber Crew at a glance
    Released2017StudioRunner Duck
    Player sentiment88% positive of 15,506Price$15.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.5/10 · Steam: Very Positive (88% of 15,506)

    Matches Rogue Tower on: 3 of 5 — Strategy, Rogue-like, Casual

    Why players like it: World War II, Simulation, Strategy, Management, Flight — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Rogue Tower: $15.99 — $1.00 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Rogue Tower:StrategyIndieCasualRogue-likeCartoony3DRogue-lite

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  9. 9

    Balatro

    Why it matched: both strategy, relaxing and difficult; shares 6 player tags including Rogue-like, Strategy and Rogue-lite; released around the same time (2024).

    The poker roguelike. Balatro is a hypnotically satisfying deckbuilder where you play illegal poker hands, discover game-changing jokers, and trigger adrenaline-pumping, outrageous combos.

    Balatro at a glance
    Released2024StudioLocalThunk
    Player sentiment98% positive of 197,690Price$14.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.4/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (98% of 197,690)

    Matches Rogue Tower on: 4 of 5 — Strategy, Rogue-like, Casual, Procedural Generation

    Why players like it: Card Game, Roguelike Deckbuilder, Rogue-like, Deckbuilding, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Rogue Tower: $14.99 — about the same price

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Rogue Tower:Rogue-likeStrategyRogue-liteCasualIndieProcedural Generation

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  10. 10

    Cult of the Lamb

    Why it matched: both fantasy, strategy and difficult; shares 6 player tags including Base-Building, Rogue-lite and Building; released around the same time (2022).

    Start your own cult in a land of false prophets, venturing out into diverse and mysterious regions to build a loyal community of woodland Followers and spread your Word to become the one true cult.

    Cult of the Lamb at a glance
    Released2022StudioMassive Monster
    Player sentiment96% positive of 128,972Price$24.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (96% of 128,972)

    Matches Rogue Tower on: 1 of 5 — Strategy

    Why players like it: Base-Building, Cute, Action Roguelike, Singleplayer, Dungeon Crawler — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Rogue Tower: $24.99 — $10.00 pricier

    Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, performance and stutter (details)

    Shared with Rogue Tower:Base-BuildingRogue-liteBuildingFantasyColorfulStrategy

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  11. 11

    Mini Motorways

    Why it matched: both strategy, relaxing and difficult; shares 6 player tags including Strategy, Casual and Indie; released around the same time (2021).

    Mini Motorways is a strategy simulation game about designing the road map for a growing city. Build a traffic network, one road at a time, to create a bustling metropolis. Redesign your roads and place your motorways to get everyone where they need to go. How long can you keep the city moving?

    Mini Motorways at a glance
    Released2021StudioDinosaur Polo Club
    Player sentiment96% positive of 24,384Price$9.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.3/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (96% of 24,384)

    Matches Rogue Tower on: 3 of 5 — Strategy, Rogue-like, Casual

    Why players like it: Strategy, Simulation, Casual, Indie, Management — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Rogue Tower: $9.99 — $5.00 cheaper

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Rogue Tower:StrategyCasualIndieMinimalistBuildingRogue-like

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  12. 12

    Dwarf Fortress

    Why it matched: both fantasy, strategy and difficult; shares 6 player tags including Strategy, Base-Building and Building; released around the same time (2022).

    Build a fortress and try to help your dwarves survive against a deeply generated world. Keep your dwarves happy, grow their community and beware of digging too deeply. The deepest, most intricate simulation of a world that's ever been created.

    Dwarf Fortress at a glance
    Released2022StudioBay 12 Games
    Player sentiment95% positive of 31,446Price$29.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.4/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (95% of 31,446)

    Matches Rogue Tower on: 3 of 5 — Strategy, Rogue-like, Procedural Generation

    Why players like it: Dwarf, Colony Sim, Strategy, Simulation, Base-Building — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Rogue Tower: $29.99 — $15.00 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Rogue Tower:StrategyBase-BuildingBuildingRogue-likeProcedural GenerationFantasy

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  13. 13

    The Last Spell

    Why it matched: both fantasy, strategy and difficult; shares 6 player tags including Strategy, Rogue-lite and Tower Defense; released around the same time (2023).

    Defend the last bastion of humanity with your squad of heroes! Exterminate fiendish monsters with magic and brute force by night and re-build your battered city defenses by day in this tactical RPG with rogue-lite mechanics.

    The Last Spell at a glance
    Released2023StudioIshtar Games
    Player sentiment91% positive of 13,649Price$6.24

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: Very Positive (91% of 13,649)

    Matches Rogue Tower on: 3 of 5 — Tower Defense, Strategy, Rogue-like

    Why players like it: Strategy, Singleplayer, Turn-Based Strategy, RPG, Turn-Based Tactics — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Rogue Tower: $6.24 — $8.75 cheaper

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Rogue Tower:StrategyRogue-liteTower DefenseBase-BuildingFantasyRogue-like

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  14. 14

    Kingdom Rush 5: Alliance TD

    Why it matched: both fantasy and strategy; shares 8 player tags including Strategy, Tower Defense and Cartoony; released around the same time (2024).

    While a formidable evil emerges, an unexpected alliance is taking shape! It will take the finest warriors of Linirea and the relentless Dark Army to stop it. Beware! Though they may journey side by side the ever-changing winds of fate could swiftly alter their course.

    Kingdom Rush 5: Alliance TD at a glance
    Released2024StudioIronhide Game Studio
    Player sentiment88% positive of 11,722Price$19.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.4/10 · Steam: Very Positive (88% of 11,722)

    Matches Rogue Tower on: 2 of 5 — Tower Defense, Strategy

    Why players like it: Strategy, Tower Defense, 2D, Cartoon, Cartoony — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Rogue Tower: $19.99 — $5.00 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Rogue Tower:StrategyTower DefenseCartoonyFantasyBuildingIndieMedievalMagic

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  15. 15

    Kingdom: Classic

    Why it matched: both fantasy, strategy and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Strategy, Base-Building and Building.

    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
    Released2015StudioNoio
    Player sentiment91% positive of 22,707PriceFree

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.7/10 · Steam: Very Positive (91% of 22,707)

    Matches Rogue Tower on: 3 of 5 — Tower Defense, Strategy, Casual

    Why players like it: Free to Play, Strategy, Singleplayer, Simulation, Base-Building — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Rogue Tower: Free — free

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Rogue Tower:StrategyBase-BuildingBuildingFantasyCasualIndieTower Defense

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  16. 16

    The Scroll of Taiwu : Beyond The Dome

    Why it matched: both strategy, relaxing and difficult; shares 6 player tags including Strategy, Indie and Casual; released around the same time (2026).

    "The Scroll of Taiwu" is an indie game themed around Chinese mythology and wuxia. Players assume the role of the mysterious "heir of the Taiwu clan" in an alternate ancient China, working through generations of heirs to defeat a powerful hereditary enemy and shape the fate of the human world.

    The Scroll of Taiwu : Beyond The Dome at a glance
    Released2026StudioConchShip Games
    Player sentiment65% positive of 70,159Price$29.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.3/10 · Steam: Mixed (65% of 70,159)

    Matches Rogue Tower on: 3 of 5 — Strategy, Rogue-like, Casual

    Why players like it: RPG, Martial Arts, Sandbox, Open World, Strategy — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Rogue Tower: $29.99 — $15.00 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Rogue Tower:StrategyIndieCasualRogue-liteBuildingRogue-like

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  17. 17

    Swords & Souls: Neverseen

    Why it matched: both fantasy, strategy and relaxing; shares 6 player tags including Indie, Fantasy and Casual; released around the same time (2019).

    Swords & Souls: Neverseen is a unique RPG where leveling up takes skill! Create, train and upgrade your character as you please, discover The Neverseen and its eccentric locals, and battle across the lands to foil an evil witch's plans!

    Swords & Souls: Neverseen at a glance
    Released2019StudioSoulGame Studio
    Player sentiment93% positive of 6,441Price$14.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.5/10 · Steam: Very Positive (93% of 6,441)

    Matches Rogue Tower on: 2 of 5 — Strategy, Casual

    Why players like it: Indie, RPG, Turn-Based Combat, Character Customization, Action RPG — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Rogue Tower: $14.99 — about the same price

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Rogue Tower:IndieFantasyCasualStrategyCartoonyColorful

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  18. 18

    Town of Salem 2

    Why it matched: both fantasy, strategy and relaxing; shares 6 player tags including Strategy, Casual and Cartoony; released around the same time (2023).

    A multiplayer online social deduction game for 7–15 players. Use deception, strategy, and teamwork to find the truth—or get away with murder.

    Town of Salem 2 at a glance
    Released2023StudioBlankMediaGames LLC
    Player sentiment69% positive of 9,203PriceFree

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.2/10 · Steam: Mixed (69% of 9,203)

    Matches Rogue Tower on: 2 of 5 — Strategy, Casual

    Why players like it: Free to Play, Social Deduction, Strategy, RPG, PvP — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Rogue Tower: Free — free

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Rogue Tower:StrategyCasualCartoonyFantasyMagicIsometric

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  19. 19

    Wildermyth

    Why it matched: both fantasy, strategy and difficult; shares 5 player tags including Procedural Generation, Fantasy and Rogue-lite; released around the same time (2021).

    Wildermyth follows heroes over their whole careers, from their pitchfork days to their powerful primes, and on into old age and memory. It’s a party-based procedural storytelling RPG where tactical combat and story decisions will alter your world and reshape your cast of characters.

    Wildermyth at a glance
    Released2021StudioWorldwalker Games LLC
    Player sentiment95% positive of 18,232Price$24.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (95% of 18,232)

    Matches Rogue Tower on: 2 of 5 — Strategy, Procedural Generation

    Why players like it: Party-Based RPG, Choices Matter, Story Rich, Character Customization, Turn-Based Tactics — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Rogue Tower: $24.99 — $10.00 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Rogue Tower:Procedural GenerationFantasyRogue-liteIndieStrategy

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  20. 20

    Loop Hero

    Why it matched: both fantasy, strategy and difficult; shares 5 player tags including Rogue-like, Rogue-lite and Indie; released around the same time (2021).

    The Lich has thrown the world into a timeless loop and plunged its inhabitants into never ending chaos. Wield an expanding deck of mystical cards to place enemies, buildings, and terrain along each unique expedition loop for the brave hero.

    Loop Hero at a glance
    Released2021StudioFour Quarters
    Player sentiment93% positive of 36,517Price$14.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: Very Positive (93% of 36,517)

    Matches Rogue Tower on: 1 of 5 — Rogue-like

    Why players like it: Tactical, Rogue-like, Pixel Graphics, Deckbuilding, Rogue-lite — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Rogue Tower: $14.99 — about the same price

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Rogue Tower:Rogue-likeRogue-liteIndieFantasyMinimalist

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  21. 21

    Kingdom Two Crowns

    Why it matched: both fantasy and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Tower Defense, Minimalist and Building; released around the same time (2018).

    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
    Released2018StudioFury Studios
    Player sentiment90% positive of 39,496Price$3.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: Very Positive (90% of 39,496)

    Matches Rogue Tower on: 2 of 5 — Tower Defense, Strategy

    Why players like it: Tower Defense, Minimalist, City Builder, Building, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Rogue Tower: $3.99 — $11.00 cheaper

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Rogue Tower:Tower DefenseMinimalistBuildingMedievalFantasyStrategyBase-Building

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  22. 22

    For The King

    Why it matched: both fantasy, strategy and difficult; shares 5 player tags including Strategy, Rogue-like and Rogue-lite; released around the same time (2018).

    For The King is a strategic RPG that blends tabletop and roguelike elements in a challenging adventure that spans the realms. Set off on a single player experience or play cooperatively both online and locally.

    For The King at a glance
    Released2018StudioIronOak Games
    Player sentiment88% positive of 43,739Price$19.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: Very Positive (88% of 43,739)

    Matches Rogue Tower on: 2 of 5 — Strategy, Rogue-like

    Why players like it: RPG, Online Co-Op, Strategy, Turn-Based, Rogue-like — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Rogue Tower: $19.99 — $5.00 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Rogue Tower:StrategyRogue-likeRogue-liteIndieFantasy

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  23. 23

    Legion TD 2 - Multiplayer Tower Defense

    Why it matched: both fantasy and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Tower Defense, Strategy and Base-Building; released around the same time (2021).

    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
    Released2021StudioAutoAttack Games
    Player sentiment86% positive of 15,264Price$24.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.3/10 · Steam: Very Positive (86% of 15,264)

    Matches Rogue Tower on: 2 of 5 — Tower Defense, Strategy

    Why players like it: Tower Defense, Multiplayer, Auto Battler, Strategy, PvP — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Rogue Tower: $24.99 — $10.00 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Rogue Tower:Tower DefenseStrategyBase-BuildingFantasyMagic3DMedieval

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  24. 24

    Iratus: Lord of the Dead

    Why it matched: both fantasy, strategy and difficult; shares 5 player tags including Strategy, Indie and Rogue-like; released around the same time (2020).

    Iratus: Lord of the Dead is a turn-based tactical roguelike RPG set in a dark fantasy universe. Lead an army of undead to help an angry necromancer in his quest to reach the surface world and bring death to the mortal realms!

    Iratus: Lord of the Dead at a glance
    Released2020StudioUnfrozen
    Player sentiment86% positive of 8,251Price$2.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.4/10 · Steam: Very Positive (86% of 8,251)

    Matches Rogue Tower on: 2 of 5 — Strategy, Rogue-like

    Why players like it: RPG, Strategy, Indie, Turn-Based Combat, Rogue-like — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Rogue Tower: $2.99 — $12.00 cheaper

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Rogue Tower:StrategyIndieRogue-likeRogue-liteFantasy

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Common questions

What game is most like Rogue Tower?

Thronefall, on the evidence we have. It both 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 Rogue Tower" 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 Rogue Tower. 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.

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