13 Adventure games like Age of Defense that you should try

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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentUpdated May 19, 2026How this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

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We filtered the 50 games similar to Age of Defense down to the 13 that fit the “Adventure” category. Kingdom Rush Frontiers - Tower Defense, Prime World: Defenders and Craft The World top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Age of Defense.

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The best adventure games like Age of Defense

13 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Age of Defense. Each one has been evaluated across 12 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

#1Kingdom Rush Frontiers - Tower DefenseClosest overall match

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GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloMeleeHardcoreCasualFantasyCartoon2D

Steam👍 97%· 10KRAWG👍 88%· 92IGDB80· 1

Year 2013Dev Ironhide Game StudioPlaytime ~5hOn PC · iOS · Android

✓ Fits the tower defense games cluster, with tower defense planning, real-time strategy and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus, combat magic and visual isometric, while skipping deep RPG systems

The world's most devilishly addictive defense game is back - welcome to Kingdom Rush: Frontiers! Bigger and badder than ever before, Kingdom Rush: Frontiers is a whole new level of the furiously fast, enchantingly charming gameplay that made the original title an award-winning hit.

Where it drifts furthest from Age of Defense: combat.

It predates Age of Defense by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

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#2Prime World: Defenders

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GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloTacticalCasualFantasy

Steam👍 76%· 1.1KRAWG👍 54%· 50MC58

Year 2013Dev Nival Interactive · NivalPlaytime ~5hOn PC · iOS · Android

✓ Same family of tower defense games: tower defense planning, deep RPG systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings card game strategy, while skipping real-time strategy

Just UpdatedNival officially announces that long awaited sequel of Prime World: Defenders is now available on iOS and Android! Prime World: Defenders 2 - new TD strategy game in the legendary Prime World series with unique combination of the tower defense and collectible card game!

Where it drifts furthest from Age of Defense: setting.

It predates Age of Defense by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

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#3Craft The WorldClosest on tone

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GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloCasualHardcoreFantasy2D

Steam👍 88%· 17KRAWG👍 75%· 157

Year 2014Dev Dekovir EntertainmentPlaytime ~9hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Fits the tower defense games cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and tower defense planning

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, sandbox freedom and survival mechanics, while skipping real-time strategy

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.

Where it drifts furthest from Age of Defense: game mode and setting.

It predates Age of Defense by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

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#4Bad NorthClosest on combat

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GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloTacticalMeleeCozyProcedural

Steam👍 93%· 14KIGDB67· 2OC71· 29

Year 2018Dev Plausible Concept · Raw FuryOn PS4 · PC · Mac

✓ Same family of tower defense games: real-time strategy, tower defense planning and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: turn-based strategy, deep simulation and puzzle design, while skipping deep RPG systems

Where it drifts furthest from Age of Defense: tone and setting.

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GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloCasualFantasy2DRanged

Steam👍 91%· 23KIGDB70· 2

Year 2015Dev Licorice · Raw FuryOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ Same family of tower defense games: adventure storytelling, deep RPG systems and tower defense planning

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, survival mechanics and roguelike runs, while skipping real-time strategy

Where it drifts furthest from Age of Defense: combat and setting.

It predates Age of Defense by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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#6Plants vs. Zombies 2: It's About Time

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GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloTactical2DMultiplayerDark

IGDB80· 1

Year 2013Dev PopCap Games · Electronic ArtsOn Android · iOS

✓ Fits the tower defense games cluster, with real-time strategy, adventure storytelling and tower defense planning

≠ Its own twist: survival mechanics, dark, oppressive atmosphere and setting scifi, while skipping deep RPG systems

Where it drifts furthest from Age of Defense: tone and setting.

It predates Age of Defense by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

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#7Kingdom Two Crowns

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GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloFantasy2DMultiplayerCo-op

Steam👍 90%· 38KOC78· 25

Year 2018Dev Noio · Raw FuryOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Fits the tower defense games cluster, with tower defense planning, adventure storytelling and deep RPG systems

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, survival mechanics and strong narrative focus, while skipping real-time strategy

Where it drifts furthest from Age of Defense: tone and game mode.

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GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloMeleeMultiplayerCo-opOffline

Steam👍 87%· 399KRAWG👍 53%· 497IGDB36· 8OC39· 34

Year 2013Dev Telltale GamesPlaytime ~9hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are tower defense games — sharing adventure storytelling, deep RPG systems and tower defense planning

≠ Stands apart with survival mechanics, deep simulation and shooter, while skipping real-time strategy

After the nuclear war, people have to survive, and 7 Days to Die gives players the opportunity to experience it. The large parts of the planet are ravaged by destruction, and lone survivors are under the constant threat, even within relatively safe counties, like Navezgane, Nevada.

Where it drifts furthest from Age of Defense: tone and setting.

It predates Age of Defense by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMagicSandbox World

Steam👍 65%· 11KRAWG👍 59%· 27

Year 2012Dev Sauropod StudioPlaytime ~3hOn PC · iOS · Android

✓ Both are tower defense games — sharing real-time strategy, tower defense planning and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, sandbox freedom and survival mechanics, while skipping deep RPG systems

An epic adventure awaits you in Castle Story, a strategy game where you command friendly creatures called Bricktrons. Have them explore, carve, dig and gather resources from vast, spectacular floating islands, reshaping the voxel-based world to your desire!

Where it drifts furthest from Age of Defense: combat and setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against mostly positive for Age of Defense.

It predates Age of Defense by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

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#10Kingdom: New Lands

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GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloHardcoreFantasy2DNarrative

Steam👍 86%· 12KIGDB75· 2OC73· 12

Year 2016Dev Licorice · Raw FuryOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of tower defense games: tower defense planning, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, survival mechanics and roguelike runs, while skipping deep RPG systems

Where it drifts furthest from Age of Defense: setting and tone.

It predates Age of Defense by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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#11Farm for your Life

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GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloCasualCozyDarkHorror

Steam👍 82%· 638

Year 2014Dev Hammer LabsPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

✓ Fits the tower defense games cluster, with adventure storytelling, tower defense planning and vibe casual

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, puzzle design and survival mechanics, while skipping deep RPG systems

Your community was taken down by a heavy storm which caused an apocalypse and unleashed the living dead. Together with the other survivors, it is your task to rebuild and to allow that sustainable life can still be assured.

Where it drifts furthest from Age of Defense: setting and visuals.

It predates Age of Defense by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloTacticalMeleeFantasyMagic

Steam👍 72%· 1.9KRAWG👍 36%· 131MC73IGDB70· 3OC74· 32

Year 2015Dev Double Fine ProductionsPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

✓ If you enjoyed Age of Defense, expect adventure storytelling, deep RPG systems and combat tactical

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, turn-based strategy and roguelike runs, while skipping tower defense planning

Massive Chalice is a fantasy turn-based tactical game in the vein of XCOM. ###Plot The player assumes the role of an immortal leader in a fantasy kingdom. A dark power called Cadence repeatedly attacks the kingdom, corrupting everything it touches.

Where it drifts furthest from Age of Defense: setting.

It predates Age of Defense by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Game mode100Combat82Genre50Setting32

GenreStrategySubgenreTycoon / Management

SoloCasualHardcoreFantasyProcedural

Steam👍 84%· 2.3KRAWG👍 50%· 48MC82IGDB86· 2

Year 2013Dev Finji · QCF DesignPlaytime ~4hOn PC · iOS · Android

✓ Shared with Age of Defense: adventure storytelling, deep RPG systems and vibe casual

≠ Its own twist: roguelike runs, turn-based strategy and puzzle design, while skipping tower defense planning

FREE GAME UPDATE! Desktop Dungeons: Enhanced Edition. More ways to die horribly in 10 minutes or less. The award winning quick-play puzzle roguelike is now packed with new content, new classes and a new way to play: Compete against your friends in the seeded Daily Dungeon!

Where it drifts furthest from Age of Defense: visuals and setting.

It predates Age of Defense by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

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