Games like Deathtrap

Tower defense action RPG with trap building and combat. Fight monsters solo or co-op, or compete in PvP.

84% positive from 2,261 · 2015 · 4% finish it · Steam Deck Playable · $19.99 $1.99 -90% · Lowest ever $1.31 (2025-11-24)

Tower DefenseRPGActionStrategyIndieCo-op

Six games like Deathtrap

Night of the Dead

77% positive from 11,810 reviews20248% finish itDeck Playable

This is a zombie survival game with base building and automation. Players fight waves of zombies, explore, and manage followers.

What players likedNo comparisons to other games are present in the provided text.

The catchCombat and animations feel clunky and awkward

Both are tagged Tower Defense, RPG and Action.

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Ultimate Zombie Defense

85% positive from 4,731 reviews202020% finish itDeck Playable

Top-down co-op survival horror with base building and intense combat against diverse zombies. Fight hordes with friends or solo to destroy the infection's source.

What players likedPlayers praise its simple, fun wave-shooting gameplay, similar to other quick, enjoyable arcade shooters.

The catchThin, generic wave survival that runs out of content and gets repetitive within hours.

Both are tagged Tower Defense, Strategy and Action.

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X-Morph: Defense

91% positive from 4,131 reviews201716% finish itDeck Playable

Tower defense played from the invading alien side: place towers anywhere and link them with laser fences to funnel human waves, then drop in yourself as a shape-shifting fighter craft.

What players likedPlayers praise it as a well-rounded, straightforward tower defense game with strong turrets and great mechanics, enjoyable for all ages.

The catchThe towers barely matter since your ship does most of the damage in every mission.

Both are tagged Tower Defense, Co-op and Strategy.

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Sanctum

89% positive from 3,349 reviews20112% finish itDeck Playable

This is a first-person shooter tower defense game where players build mazes to defend against enemies and fight alongside their towers. It offers cooperative multiplayer and extensive customization.

What players likedPlayers praise this unique tower defense FPS for its engaging level design and fun cooperative monster-blasting action.

The catchShooting bullet sponge enemies through long waves gets repetitive and dull fast.

Both are tagged Tower Defense, Co-op and Strategy.

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Iron Brigade

86% positive from 1,223 reviews201221% finish itDeck Unsupported

Tower defense shooter with mobile and stationary defenses. Customize loadouts and fight cooperatively against an alien threat.

What players likedPlayers praise Iron Brigade as a fun, cooperative game reminiscent of Xbox 360-era titles.

The catchBuilt around co-op that is now dead, leaving solo players to slog through alone.

Both are tagged Tower Defense, Co-op and Strategy.

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Warstone TD

82% positive from 3,885 reviews2018Deck Playable

Warstone TD is a fantasy tower defense game featuring strategic unit placement and diverse upgrade paths. Players build a city, train an army, and utilize unique spellcasting mechanics to defend against invaders.

What players likedPlayers praise the deep strategic tower selection that makes time fly by.

The catchSome missions require co-op or PvP, but the online side is dead or broken.

Both are tagged Tower Defense, Co-op and Strategy.

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More about Deathtrap

What players liked

Players praise Deathtrap as a unique tower defense game with cool itemization, blending elements of Path of Exile and Diablo.

The catch

Traps only go in fixed preset spots, so building feels restrictive and repetitive.

Reviews: 84% positive from 2,261
Released: 2015
Finish it: 4% of players
Steam Deck: Steam Deck Playable
Price: $19.99 $1.99 -90% · Lowest ever $1.31 (2025-11-24)
Play: Single-playerMulti-playerFull controller support

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 84% positive, but with 2,261 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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