Sol Survivor

55 Games like Sol Survivor that you should try

Games like Sol Survivor · Find similar →

More about this game →

Sol Survivor is hard to replace: few games combine tower defense planning, dark, oppressive atmosphere and procedural generation in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 10 gameplay attributes and found 55 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Plants vs. Zombies 2: It's About Time, Atom Zombie Smasher and Clash of Clans lead the list, with Plants vs. Zombies 2: It's About Time reaching a 91/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Sol Survivor special.

iRank85/ 100

Did you find what you were looking for?

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

Tags

DarkSoloMultiplayer

Year 2010Dev Cadenza Interactive

Stores

Quick answer

The closest game to Sol Survivor is Plants vs. Zombies 2: It's About Time — scoring 91/100 on our similarity scale. Atom Zombie Smasher and Clash of Clans follow close behind.

#1Plants vs. Zombies 2: It's About Time91 #2Atom Zombie Smasher89 #3Clash of Clans91 #4Plants vs. Zombies80 #5Defense Grid: The Awakening82

🗳️

Help us build the best rankings

Community powered

Vote on each result below — good match or not. Every vote directly shapes how we rank similar games for everyone.

Games like Sol Survivor

55 similar games found

#1Plants vs. Zombies 2: It's About Time

91

iRank80

Plants vs. Zombies 2: It's About Time

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloMultiplayerDarkSci-FiHorror

IGDB80· 1

Year 2013Dev PopCap Games · Electronic ArtsOn Android · iOS

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

≠ Its own twist: real-time strategy, adventure storytelling and combat tactical, while skipping roguelike runs

#2Atom Zombie Smasher

89

iRank70

Atom Zombie Smasher

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloMultiplayerCo-opDarkProceduralHorror

Steam👍 90%· 2.1KRAWG👍 36%· 101MC75

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

✓ Both are tower defense games — sharing tower defense planning, dark, oppressive atmosphere and procedural generation

≠ Where it differs: brings sandbox freedom, real-time strategy and vibe casual, while skipping survival mechanics

#3Clash of Clans

91

Clash of Clans

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloMultiplayerCo-opFantasyIsometric

Year 2012Dev SupercellOn Android · iOS

✓ Same family of tower defense games: tower defense planning, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Its own twist: real-time strategy, fantasy world and visual isometric, while skipping survival mechanics

#4Plants vs. Zombies

80

iRank91

Plants vs. Zombies

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloDarkHorrorTacticalCasual

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 dark, oppressive atmosphere

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

#5Defense Grid: The Awakening

82

iRank82

Defense Grid: The Awakening

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloSci-FiTacticalIsometric

Steam👍 96%· 5.3KRAWG👍 59%· 106MC81IGDB86· 2

Year 2008Dev Hidden Path EntertainmentPlaytime ~4hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

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

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

#6Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars

81

iRank86

Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloMultiplayerSci-FiMeleeTactical

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

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

✓ Same family of tower defense games: tower defense planning, setting scifi and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: real-time strategy, deep simulation and strong narrative focus, while skipping survival mechanics

#7Creeper World: Anniversary Edition

78

iRank97

Creeper World: Anniversary Edition

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

Solo

Steam👍 97%· 966

Year 2016Dev Knuckle CrackerPlaytime ~4hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Same family of tower defense games: tower defense planning and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, while skipping survival mechanics

#8Harvest: Massive Encounter

82

iRank79

Harvest: Massive Encounter

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloSci-FiBase Building

Steam👍 79%· 162

Year 2008Dev Oxeye Game StudioPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Same family of tower defense games: tower defense planning, setting scifi and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: real-time strategy and base building, while skipping survival mechanics

#9Infested Planet

82

iRank79

Infested Planet

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloSci-FiTacticalMeleeIsometric

Steam👍 94%· 3.0KRAWG👍 59%· 44MC75OC77· 10

Year 2013Dev Rocket Bear GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

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

≠ Stands apart with real-time strategy, combat tactical and melee combat, while skipping survival mechanics

89

StarCraft

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloMultiplayerSci-FiTacticalMelee

Year 1998Dev Blizzard EntertainmentOn PC · Mac

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

≠ Stands apart with real-time strategy, combat tactical and melee combat, while skipping survival mechanics

#11Craft The World

81

iRank83

Craft The World

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloMultiplayerCo-opProceduralCasual

Steam👍 88%· 17KRAWG👍 75%· 157

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

✓ Fits the tower defense games cluster, with survival mechanics, tower defense planning and roguelike runs

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, sandbox freedom and deep RPG systems, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

#127 Days to Die

86

iRank60

7 Days to Die

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

MultiplayerCo-opSoloDarkProceduralHorror

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

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

✓ Both are tower defense games — sharing survival mechanics, tower defense planning and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, adventure storytelling and deep RPG systems, while skipping roguelike runs

89

iRank46

Robowars

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloCo-opSci-FiTacticalMelee

Steam👍 46%· 290

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

✓ Same family of tower defense games: tower defense planning, setting scifi and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings real-time strategy, card game strategy and combat tactical, while skipping survival mechanics

78

iRank90

Thronefall

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloTacticalMeleeMedievalFantasy

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 single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, fighting mechanics and combat tactical, while skipping roguelike runs

88

iRank47

Oil Rush

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloMultiplayerSci-FiPost-ApocalypticIsometric

Steam👍 58%· 535RAWG👍 13%· 54MC67IGDB50· 2

Year 2012Dev UniginePlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

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

≠ Its own twist: real-time strategy, post-apocalyptic world and visual isometric, while skipping survival mechanics

Games like Sol Survivor

Kingdom Two Crowns

Kingdom Two Crowns

Tower Defense · Adventure

Anomaly: Warzone Earth

Anomaly: Warzone Earth

RTS · Tower Defense

Cubemen

Cubemen

Tower Defense · RTS

Farm for your Life

Farm for your Life

Simulation · Puzzle

GemCraft - Chasing Shadows

GemCraft - Chasing Shadows

Tower Defense

Rock of Ages

Rock of Ages

Racing · Tower Defense

Defenders of Ardania

Defenders of Ardania

Tower Defense · RTS

Rise to Ruins

Rise to Ruins

Tower Defense · Simulation

Gratuitous Tank Battles

Gratuitous Tank Battles

Simulation · Tower Defense

Swords and Soldiers HD

Swords and Soldiers HD

RTS · Tower Defense

Rankings in the same genre

Best Tower Defense Games Best Strategy Games

Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Sol Survivor?: The closest game to Sol Survivor is Plants vs. Zombies 2: It's About Time, scoring 91/100 on our similarity scale. They share 7 gameplay attributes, including survival mechanics, tower defense planning and single-player focus. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Sol Survivor?: The three closest games to Sol Survivor are: 1. Plants vs. Zombies 2: It's About Time (91/100, 7 shared attributes) 2. Atom Zombie Smasher (89/100, 7 shared attributes) 3. Clash of Clans (91/100, 4 shared attributes). All share Sol Survivor's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 55 candidates across 10 dimensions.
Is Atom Zombie Smasher similar to Sol Survivor?: Yes, very much so — Atom Zombie Smasher scores 89/100 similarity to Sol Survivor. They share 7 attributes, including tower defense planning and single-player focus. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What Tower Defense games are similar to Sol Survivor?: The best Tower Defense games similar to Sol Survivor are Plants vs. Zombies 2: It's About Time, Atom Zombie Smasher, Clash of Clans and Plants vs. Zombies. All share the Tower Defense genre alongside other key Sol Survivor attributes like survival mechanics, tower defense planning and single-player focus.
How is similarity to Sol Survivor calculated?: We compare Sol Survivor against every game in our catalog using 10 gameplay attributes: genre, atmosphere, world structure, play modes, combat style, and more. Each category is weighted differently — genre matters more than visual style, for instance. The result is a 0-100 score reflecting how closely a game replicates the Sol Survivor experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.