7 Dark games like Plants vs. Zombies 2: It's About Time that you should try

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We filtered the 50 games similar to Plants vs. Zombies 2: It's About Time down to the 7 that fit the “Dark” category. Sol Survivor, Plants vs. Zombies and Atom Zombie Smasher top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Plants vs. Zombies 2: It's About Time.

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The best dark games like Plants vs. Zombies 2: It's About Time

7 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Plants vs. Zombies 2: It's About Time. Each one has been evaluated across 13 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.

#1Sol Survivor

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GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloMultiplayerDarkSci-FiHorror

Steam👍 90%· 439MC75

Year 2010Dev Cadenza InteractivePlaytime ~5hOn PC

✓ Fits the tower defense games cluster, with tower defense planning, survival mechanics and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Its own twist: roguelike runs, procedural generation and co op, while skipping real-time strategy

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloTacticalDarkHorror2D

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, real-time strategy and survival mechanics

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, deep simulation and vibe casual, while skipping adventure storytelling

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#3Atom Zombie Smasher

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GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloMultiplayerTacticalDarkHorror

Steam👍 90%· 2.1KRAWG👍 36%· 101MC75

Year 2011Dev Blendo GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Both are tower defense games — sharing tower defense planning, real-time strategy and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Where it differs: brings sandbox freedom, vibe casual and procedural generation, while skipping adventure storytelling

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloDarkHorrorCasualFantasy

Steam👍 58%· 60

Year 2010Dev Dust Devil Studios · Strategy FirstPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Both are tower defense games — sharing tower defense planning, dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting

≠ Stands apart with vibe casual, fantasy world and visual isometric, while skipping real-time strategy

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloDarkHorrorCasualCozy

Steam👍 82%· 638

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

✓ Fits the tower defense games cluster, with adventure storytelling, survival mechanics and tower defense planning

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

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

MultiplayerSoloDarkHorrorCo-op

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

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

✓ Both are tower defense games — sharing survival mechanics, adventure storytelling and tower defense planning

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, deep RPG systems and shooter, while skipping real-time strategy

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#7Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Dark Crusade

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GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerTacticalDarkSci-FiHistorical

Steam👍 96%· 9.4KRAWG👍 88%· 319MC87IGDB84· 3

Year 2006Dev Relic Entertainment · SEGAPlaytime ~2hOn PC

✓ Shared with Plants vs. Zombies 2: It's About Time: real-time strategy, dark, oppressive atmosphere and combat tactical

≠ Stands apart with melee combat, base building and visual isometric, while skipping adventure storytelling

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