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We filtered the 42 games similar to Defender's Quest: Valley of the Forgotten (DX edition) down to the 33 that fit the “Adventure” category. KeeperRL, Kingdom Rush - Tower Defense and Kingdom Rush Vengeance - Tower Defense top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Defender's Quest: Valley of the Forgotten (DX edition).

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG
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NarrativeDarkSolo
Year 2012Dev Level Up Labs

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Within the “Adventure” category, the closest game to Defender's Quest: Valley of the Forgotten (DX edition) is KeeperRL — scoring 96/100 on our similarity scale. Kingdom Rush - Tower Defense and Kingdom Rush Vengeance - Tower Defense follow close behind.

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The best adventure games like Defender's Quest: Valley of the Forgotten (DX edition)

33 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Defender's Quest: Valley of the Forgotten (DX edition). Each one has been evaluated across 15 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.

KeeperRL
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalDarkFantasyHorrorIsometric
Steam👍 84%· 1.8K
Year 2015Dev Michal BrzozowskiPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Fits the turn-based CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and tower defense planning

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, roguelike runs and sandbox freedom, while skipping strong narrative focus

Kingdom Rush  - Tower Defense
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalNarrativeDarkMedievalFantasy2D
Steam👍 94%· 11KRAWG👍 90%· 38
Year 2018Dev Ironhide Game StudioPlaytime ~6hOn PC · iOS · Android

✓ Same family of turn-based CRPGs: deep RPG systems, tower defense planning and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: punishing difficulty, melee combat and setting cartoon, while skipping horror setting

Kingdom Rush Vengeance - Tower Defense
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalNarrativeDarkMedievalFantasy2D
Steam👍 94%· 11KRAWG👍 90%· 38
Year 2018Dev Ironhide Game StudioPlaytime ~6hOn PC · iOS · Android

✓ Fits the turn-based CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, tower defense planning and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings punishing difficulty, melee combat and setting cartoon, while skipping horror setting

Darkest Dungeon II
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalDarkNarrativeFantasyHorrorHistorical2D
Steam👍 75%· 26KIGDB83· 5OC81· 78
Year 2023Dev Red Hook StudiosOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the turn-based CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings roguelike runs, procedural generation and exploration and discovery, while skipping tower defense planning

Darkest Dungeon®
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalDarkNarrativeFantasyHorrorHistoricalMedieval2D
Steam👍 92%· 159KRAWG👍 86%· 1.4KMC84IGDB83· 10OC84· 80
Year 2016Dev Red Hook StudiosPlaytime ~8hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of turn-based CRPGs: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: roguelike runs, horror tension and punishing difficulty, while skipping tower defense planning

Shadows Over Loathing
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalNarrative2DOpen World
Steam👍 96%· 3.3KOC81· 10
Year 2022Dev AsymmetricPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Both are turn-based CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and turn-based strategy

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, open world exploration and skill tree progression, while skipping tower defense planning

Loop Hero
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalNarrativeDarkFantasyPixel Art2DIsometric
Steam👍 93%· 36KIGDB85· 7OC84· 85
Year 2021Dev Four Quarters · Devolver DigitalOn Xbox · Linux · Android

✓ Both are turn-based CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings roguelike runs, card game strategy and procedural generation, while skipping tower defense planning

King's Bounty: Warriors of the North
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalDarkFantasyHistoricalMedievalIsometric
Steam👍 80%· 2.0KRAWG👍 69%· 113MC74
Year 2012Dev 1C-SoftClub · 1C CompanyPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Same family of turn-based CRPGs: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings visual third person, while skipping tower defense planning

Chroma Squad
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalFantasyPixel ArtIsometric2D
Steam👍 93%· 4.6KRAWG👍 66%· 95MC75IGDB72· 7OC76· 29
Year 2015Dev BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America · BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment USPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are turn-based CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation and resource management, while skipping tower defense planning

Keep Driving
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalNarrativePixel Art2D
Steam👍 94%· 6.0KIGDB90· 1OC89· 22
Year 2025Dev YCJY GamesPlaytime ~4hOn PC

✓ Same family of turn-based CRPGs: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and turn-based strategy

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, roguelike runs and vibe casual, while skipping tower defense planning

Super Mario RPG
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalFantasyIsometric
IGDB85· 6OC84· 112
Year 2023Dev ArtePiazza · NintendoOn Switch

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and turn-based strategy.

≠ Missing: tower defense planning.

Fate/Grand Order
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalFantasy2D
Year 2015Dev Lasengle · Aniplex of AmericaOn Android · iOS

✓ Fits the turn-based CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and turn-based strategy

≠ Its own twist: visual novel storytelling, while skipping tower defense planning

Fire Emblem: Three Houses
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalFantasyIsometricThird Person
IGDB93· 9OC89· 122
Year 2019Dev Intelligent Systems · NintendoOn Switch

✓ Fits the turn-based CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with visual third person, while skipping tower defense planning

Bravely Default
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalFantasyIsometricBase Building
IGDB85· 11OC85· 48
Year 2013Dev Silicon Studio · Nintendo

✓ Both are turn-based CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and turn-based strategy

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, base building and visual third person, while skipping tower defense planning

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