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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 Idun: Frontline Survival down to the 15 that fit the “Historical” category. Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars, Plants vs. Zombies 2: It's About Time and Robowars top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Idun: Frontline Survival.

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Within the “Historical” category, the closest game to Idun: Frontline Survival is Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars — scoring 64/100 on our similarity scale. Plants vs. Zombies 2: It's About Time and Robowars follow close behind.

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The best games with a historical setting like Idun: Frontline Survival

15 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Idun: Frontline Survival. Each one has been evaluated across 18 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.

#1Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium WarsClosest on genre

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Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloMeleeTacticalSci-FiHistoricalBase BuildingIsometric

Steam👍 90%· 9.2KRAWG👍 83%· 225MC85IGDB85· 4

Year 2007Dev Electronic Arts Los Angeles · Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Xbox

✓ Same family of tower defense games: real-time strategy, deep simulation and tower defense planning

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, post-apocalyptic world and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping turn-based strategy

Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars is a real-time strategy game developed by EA Los Angeles. It is the third game in the Tiberium sub-series and continues the plot of Tiberian Sun. ###Plot The year is 2047, 17 years after the events of the Firestorm Expansion pack.

Where it drifts furthest from Idun: Frontline Survival: visuals.

It predates Idun: Frontline Survival by 18 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Progression72Setting63Game mode54Visuals38

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

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Plants vs. Zombies 2: It's About Time

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloTacticalSci-FiHistoricalMultiplayer

IGDB80· 1

Year 2013Dev PopCap Games · Electronic ArtsOn Android · iOS

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

≠ Its own twist: dark, oppressive atmosphere, horror setting and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping turn-based strategy

Where it drifts furthest from Idun: Frontline Survival: visuals.

It predates Idun: Frontline Survival by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat78Setting64Game mode55Visuals0

#3RobowarsClosest on visuals

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Robowars

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloTacticalMeleeSci-FiHistoricalIsometricTop-Down3D

Steam👍 46%· 290

Year 2014Dev N-Game Studios · KissPlaytime ~3hOn PC

✓ Same family of tower defense games: tower defense planning, real-time strategy and combat tactical

≠ Where it differs: brings card game strategy, setting cyberpunk and co op, while skipping turn-based strategy

In the near future, mankind has opened the way to the stars – made possible through the use of droids, able to operate in the hostile environment of the deep space. However, both spaceships and droids are dependent on ‘Neonium’ for their power.

Where it drifts furthest from Idun: Frontline Survival: game mode.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against mostly positive for Idun: Frontline Survival.

It predates Idun: Frontline Survival by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Visuals100Setting56Game mode47

#4Anomaly: Warzone EarthClosest on game mode

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Anomaly: Warzone Earth

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloMeleeSci-FiHistoricalIsometric

Steam👍 87%· 4.7KRAWG👍 45%· 226MC80IGDB85· 5

Year 2011Dev 11 Bit Studios · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are tower defense games — sharing real-time strategy, tower defense planning and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings fantasy world, while skipping turn-based strategy

Anomaly: Warzone Earth is a real-time strategy based on tower defense genre principles. However, instead of protecting your base from waves of enemies, in this game, you try to break into aliens' facilities. The story is set in the near future when an alien spacecraft falls on Earth.

Where it drifts furthest from Idun: Frontline Survival: visuals.

It predates Idun: Frontline Survival by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Setting65Combat55Visuals38

#5Bad NorthClosest overall match

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Bad North

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloTacticalMeleeProceduralHistoricalIsometric

Steam👍 93%· 14KIGDB67· 2OC71· 29

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

✓ Same family of tower defense games: turn-based strategy, deep simulation and real-time strategy

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, roguelike runs and fighting mechanics, while skipping setting scifi

Where it drifts furthest from Idun: Frontline Survival: visuals.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100World100Setting50Visuals38

#6iBomber Defense Pacific

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iBomber Defense Pacific

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloTacticalMeleeHistoricalTop-Down

Steam👍 83%· 593RAWG👍 19%· 42

Year 2012Dev Cobra MobilePlaytime ~1hOn PC · iOS · Apple Macintosh

✓ Both are tower defense games — sharing tower defense planning, real-time strategy and turn-based strategy

≠ Stands apart with vibe casual, punishing difficulty and visual 2d, while skipping adventure storytelling

iBomber Defense Pacific is the sequel to the original iBomber Defense. It is the second part in this tower defense series designed for mobile devices. ###Premise The game is set during the World War II. Unlike the original game, the sequel shifts its attention to the Pacific Theatre.

Where it drifts furthest from Idun: Frontline Survival: visuals.

It predates Idun: Frontline Survival by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Setting52Visuals44

#7Kingdom: Classic

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Kingdom: Classic

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloProceduralHistoricalBase BuildingRanged

Steam👍 91%· 23KIGDB70· 2

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

✓ Same family of tower defense games: deep simulation, adventure storytelling and survival mechanics

≠ Its own twist: deep RPG systems, roguelike runs and vibe casual, while skipping turn-based strategy

Where it drifts furthest from Idun: Frontline Survival: combat and visuals.

It predates Idun: Frontline Survival by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100World100Progression55Setting34Combat0

#8Stronghold Crusader

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Stronghold Crusader

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloTacticalMeleeHistoricalBase BuildingIsometric

Steam👍 98%· 21KIGDB80· 1

Year 2002Dev Firefly Studios · Take-Two InteractiveOn PC

✓ Both are tower defense games — sharing deep simulation, real-time strategy and tower defense planning

≠ Its own twist: sandbox freedom, sandbox world and ranged combat, while skipping turn-based strategy

Where it drifts furthest from Idun: Frontline Survival: world and setting.

It predates Idun: Frontline Survival by 23 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat84Progression61Game mode55Visuals36Setting34

#9Castle StoryClosest on progression

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Castle Story

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloHistoricalBase BuildingCraftingIsometric

Steam👍 65%· 11KRAWG👍 59%· 27

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

✓ Both are tower defense games — sharing deep simulation, real-time strategy and survival mechanics

≠ Stands apart with sandbox freedom, sandbox world and open world exploration, while skipping turn-based strategy

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 Idun: Frontline Survival: combat and world.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against mostly positive for Idun: Frontline Survival.

It predates Idun: Frontline Survival by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Progression93Setting39Visuals38Game mode34Combat0

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Stronghold

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloTacticalMeleeHistoricalBase BuildingIsometric

Steam👍 96%· 10K

Year 2001Dev Firefly Studios · Take-Two InteractiveOn PC · Mac

✓ Both are tower defense games — sharing deep simulation, real-time strategy and tower defense planning

≠ Its own twist: sandbox freedom, strong narrative focus and sandbox world, while skipping turn-based strategy

Where it drifts furthest from Idun: Frontline Survival: world and setting.

It predates Idun: Frontline Survival by 24 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat81Game mode55Progression49Visuals35Setting29

#11Go Home Dinosaurs!

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Go Home Dinosaurs!

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloHistoricalIsometricCasualCozy

Steam👍 87%· 623MC79

Year 2013Dev Fire Hose GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · iOS

✓ Fits the tower defense games cluster, with tower defense planning, historical setting and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, vibe casual and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping turn-based strategy

Todd Rex wants steak. Todd Rex wants YOUR steak. Are you gonna let him take it? No way! Go Home, Dinosaurs! Prevent hordes of marauding Dinos from crashing your party in the world’s premier BBQ defense simulator! Unlock powerful towers that act like little weaponized puzzle pieces.

Where it drifts furthest from Idun: Frontline Survival: visuals and setting.

It predates Idun: Frontline Survival by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Setting40Visuals38

#12Stronghold HD (2012)

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Stronghold HD (2012)

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloTacticalHistoricalBase BuildingIsometric

Steam👍 96%· 10KRAWG👍 82%· 310MC81

Year 2012Dev FireFly StudiosPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Same family of tower defense games: deep simulation, real-time strategy and tower defense planning

≠ Stands apart with sandbox freedom, strong narrative focus and sandbox world, while skipping turn-based strategy

Stronghold is a real-time strategy game, the first installment in Firefly Studio’s Stronghold series. Gameplay### The game takes place in Medieval Brittan of XI century.

Where it drifts furthest from Idun: Frontline Survival: world and setting.

It predates Idun: Frontline Survival by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat76Game mode55Progression49Visuals35Setting30

#13Defenders of Ardania

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Defenders of Ardania

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloHistoricalIsometricMultiplayerMagic

Steam👍 35%· 122MC58IGDB56· 4

Year 2012Dev Most Wanted Entertainment · Deep SilverPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Xbox

✓ Fits the tower defense games cluster, with tower defense planning, real-time strategy and historical setting

≠ Where it differs: brings combat magic, fantasy world and setting medieval, while skipping turn-based strategy

Defenders of Ardania (DoA) is a next-generation tower defense game set in the rich fantasy world of Majesty, but with a twist.

Where it drifts furthest from Idun: Frontline Survival: combat and setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly negative, against mostly positive for Idun: Frontline Survival.

It predates Idun: Frontline Survival by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode55Visuals38Setting34Combat0

#14Rock of Ages

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Rock of Ages

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloMeleeHistoricalBase BuildingIsometric

Steam👍 92%· 4.0KRAWG👍 66%· 209MC74IGDB75· 5

Year 2011Dev ACE Team · Atlus USAPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the tower defense games cluster, with tower defense planning, melee combat and historical setting

≠ Stands apart with racing gameplay, vibe casual and setting medieval, while skipping turn-based strategy

Rock of Ages is a game which resembles a racing game, a Tower Defence and a platformer at the same time. It was developed by ACE Team. The game is loosely based on the myth of Sisyphus.

Where it drifts furthest from Idun: Frontline Survival: game mode and visuals.

It predates Idun: Frontline Survival by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Progression65Combat60Setting41Visuals33Game mode20

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Hearthlands

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloProceduralHistoricalBase BuildingIsometric

Steam👍 83%· 414

Year 2014Dev Sergio · Sergio & SimonPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Shared with Idun: Frontline Survival: real-time strategy, deep simulation and procedural generation

≠ Where it differs: brings setting medieval and resource management, while skipping turn-based strategy

Hearthlands is a medieval/fantasy city-building real time strategy game in which you take a role of a king in a procedurally generated world.

Where it drifts furthest from Idun: Frontline Survival: visuals and setting.

It predates Idun: Frontline Survival by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

Game mode100World100Progression66Genre50Setting39Visuals38

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