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We filtered the 50 games similar to Bloons TD 6 down to the 15 that fit the “Survival” category. Craft The World, Castle Story and Rise to Ruins top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Bloons TD 6.

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GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

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CasualHardcoreSoloMultiplayer

Year 2018Dev Ninja Kiwi

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Steam ↗Epic ↗itch.io ↗

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Within the “Survival” category, the closest game to Bloons TD 6 is Craft The World — scoring 88/100 on our similarity scale. Castle Story and Rise to Ruins follow close behind.

#1Craft The World88 #2Castle Story84 #3Rise to Ruins79 #47 Days to Die78 #5Dwarfs!?75

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15 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Bloons TD 6. Each one has been evaluated across 20 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.

#1Craft The World

88

Craft The World

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloMultiplayerCo-opCasualHardcoreSandbox WorldManagementSkill Tree2D

Steam👍 88%· 17KRAWG👍 75%· 157

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

✓ Fits the tower defense games cluster, with sandbox freedom, survival mechanics and tower defense planning

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, deep RPG systems and adventure storytelling, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

84

Castle Story

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMagicSandbox WorldIsometric

Steam👍 65%· 11KRAWG👍 59%· 27

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

✓ Both are tower defense games — sharing sandbox freedom, survival mechanics and tower defense planning

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, real-time strategy and adventure storytelling, while skipping vibe casual

#3Rise to Ruins

79

Rise to Ruins

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloSandbox WorldManagement2DProcedural

Steam👍 88%· 7.7KRAWG👍 68%· 40

Year 2019Dev Raymond Doerr · SixtyGig GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Both are tower defense games — sharing tower defense planning, survival mechanics and sandbox freedom

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, roguelike runs and procedural generation, while skipping vibe casual

#47 Days to Die

78

7 Days to Die

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

MultiplayerCo-opSoloOnlineRangedMeleeSandbox WorldSkill Tree

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

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

✓ Both are tower defense games — sharing survival mechanics, sandbox freedom and tower defense planning

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, adventure storytelling and deep RPG systems, while skipping vibe casual

75

Dwarfs!?

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloCasualSandbox WorldManagement2DIsometric

Steam👍 78%· 1.1KRAWG👍 18%· 56

Year 2011Dev Power of 2 · Tripwire InteractivePlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Fits the tower defense games cluster, with tower defense planning, sandbox freedom and survival mechanics

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, precision platforming and strong narrative focus, while skipping punishing difficulty

#6Kingdom Two Crowns

84

Kingdom Two Crowns

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnline2D

Steam👍 90%· 38KOC78· 25

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

✓ Fits the tower defense games cluster, with tower defense planning, survival mechanics and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, deep simulation and deep RPG systems, while skipping sandbox freedom

#7Farm for your Life

80

Farm for your Life

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloCasualCozyManagementSkill TreeIsometric

Steam👍 82%· 638

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

✓ Fits the tower defense games cluster, with survival mechanics, tower defense planning and vibe casual

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, puzzle design and adventure storytelling, while skipping sandbox freedom

78

Thronefall

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloTacticalMeleeIsometric3D

Steam👍 96%· 23KRAWG👍 85%· 37OC86· 9

Year 2023Dev GrizzlyGamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Nintendo

✓ Fits the tower defense games cluster, with tower defense planning, survival mechanics and combat tactical

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, fighting mechanics and setting medieval, while skipping sandbox freedom

#9Plants vs. Zombies 2: It's About Time

77

Plants vs. Zombies 2: It's About Time

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloMultiplayerTactical2DDark

IGDB80· 1

Year 2013Dev PopCap Games · Electronic ArtsOn Android · iOS

✓ Fits the tower defense games cluster, with survival mechanics, tower defense planning and combat tactical

≠ Its own twist: real-time strategy, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping sandbox freedom

#10Plants vs. Zombies

76

Plants vs. Zombies

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloTacticalCasualCozy2D

Steam👍 98%· 152KRAWG👍 93%· 733MC87IGDB80· 1

Year 2010Dev PopCap Games · Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the tower defense games cluster, with tower defense planning, survival mechanics and vibe casual

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, deep simulation and real-time strategy, while skipping sandbox freedom

#11Sol Survivor

63

Sol Survivor

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloMultiplayerCo-opDarkProcedural

Steam👍 90%· 439MC75

Year 2010Dev Cadenza InteractivePlaytime ~5hOn PC

✓ Fits the tower defense games cluster, with tower defense planning, survival mechanics and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: roguelike runs, dark, oppressive atmosphere and procedural generation, while skipping sandbox freedom

58

Bad North

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloTacticalMeleeCozyIsometric

Steam👍 93%· 14KIGDB67· 2OC71· 29

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

✓ Same family of tower defense games: tower defense planning, survival mechanics and cozy, relaxing feel

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

#13Kingdom: New Lands

56

Kingdom: New Lands

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloHardcore2DNarrativeProcedural

Steam👍 86%· 12KIGDB75· 2OC73· 12

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

✓ Same family of tower defense games: tower defense planning, survival mechanics and punishing difficulty

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, roguelike runs and adventure storytelling, while skipping sandbox freedom

#14Kingdom: Classic

55

Kingdom: Classic

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloRangedCasualManagement2D

Steam👍 91%· 23KIGDB70· 2

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

✓ Same family of tower defense games: survival mechanics, tower defense planning and vibe casual

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, adventure storytelling and deep RPG systems, while skipping sandbox freedom

#15Mitos.is: The Game

49

Mitos.is: The Game

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

MultiplayerCo-opOnlineSoloCasualHardcoreCozy2D

Steam👍 81%· 12KRAWG👍 18%· 68

Year 2015Dev Freakinware StudiosPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ If you enjoyed Bloons TD 6, expect survival mechanics, vibe casual and punishing difficulty

≠ Stands apart with real-time strategy, deep simulation and PvP competition, while skipping tower defense planning

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