Games like Creeper World 3: Arc Eternal

A real-time strategy simulation where players defend against a fluid-like enemy. It features adaptable base building and resource management on procedurally generated or user-created maps.

96% positive from 3,262 · 2013 · Steam Deck Playable · Lowest ever $1.49 (2015-06-12)

Tower DefenseStrategyIndieRTSSingleplayerSci-fi

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Creeper World Anniversary Edition

97% positive from 913 reviews2016Deck Playable

Real-time strategy game where players defend against a spreading enemy by building and commanding units. It features strategic depth with a focus on overwhelming enemy forces.

What players likedPlayers praise its satisfying network building and unique survival against an unstoppable flood, akin to a reverse tower defense.

The catchEvery level settles into the same slow, tedious crawl to push the creep back.

Both are tagged Tower Defense, RTS and Singleplayer.

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Infested Planet

94% positive from 3,030 reviews201420% finish itDeck Playable

Real-time tactical combat game with a focus on overwhelming odds and adapting to enemy mutations. Players command elite soldiers against massive alien hordes.

The catchOne strategy works on nearly every map, so missions blur into repetition.

Both are tagged Tower Defense, RTS and Singleplayer.

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Creeper World 4

95% positive from 4,677 reviews202035% finish itDeck Playable

Creeper World 4 is a 3D real-time strategy game where players build bases and fight a fluid enemy. Its core loop involves managing resources and units against overwhelming Creeper waves on dynamic terrain.

What players likedPlayers praise Creeper World 4 as a solid 3D evolution of the series, with engaging strategy, resource management, and a vibrant modding community.

The catchIt is a downgrade from the third game in the series in almost every aspect.

Both are tagged Tower Defense, RTS and Strategy.

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AI War 2

88% positive from 1,548 reviews20199% finish itDeck Playable

Grand strategy/RTS hybrid where you stealthily expand territory and build fleets to defeat a powerful, evolving AI. It's a challenging, adaptive galactic war where you've already lost.

What players likedIt's a unique, in-depth asymmetric RTS offering strategic guerrilla warfare or high-action conquest, praised for its depth and intelligent design.

The catchThe tutorial and interface leave you lost in a wall of stats and options.

Both are tagged Tower Defense, RTS and Strategy.

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Tower Factory

89% positive from 1,218 reviews20244% finish itDeck Playable

Tower Factory is a procedural generation factory-building tower defense game. Build, expand, and upgrade your factory to defend against enemies and destroy the enemy castle.

What players likedPlayers praise this unique factory-builder tower defense game for its impressive depth, strategic planning, and resource management.

The catchBalance forces you to replay levels and rebuild the same factory to grind upgrades.

Both are tagged Tower Defense, RTS and Strategy.

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From Glory To Goo

96% positive from 1,811 reviews202428% finish itDeck Playable

Colony survival strategy game with base building and wave defense. Expand your colony and manage resources against alien goo on procedurally generated maps.

What players likedPlayers praise "From Glory To Goo" as a superior survival RTS, like "They Are Billions" and "Starcraft," for its deep mechanics, campaign, and replayability.

The catchMissions drag for hours and the loop turns grindy and repetitive early on.

Both are tagged Tower Defense, RTS and Strategy.

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More about Creeper World 3: Arc Eternal

What players liked

Players praise its unique strategy of defending against a fluid enemy, comparing it to a comforting, yet challenging, experience.

The catch

Every map ends with a long, dull grind pushing towers forward after victory is certain.

Reviews: 96% positive from 3,262
Released: 2013
Steam Deck: Steam Deck Playable
Price: Lowest ever $1.49 (2015-06-12)
Play: Single-playerRemote Play Together

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 96% positive, but with 3,262 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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