Games like Infested Planet

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

94% positive from 3,030 · 2014 · 20% finish it · Steam Deck Playable · $14.99 $1.94 -87% · Lowest ever $1.94 (2021-07-16)

StrategyTower DefenseActionRTSIndieSingleplayer

Six games like Infested Planet

Creeper World 3: Arc Eternal

96% positive from 3,262 reviews2013Deck Playable

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.

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

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

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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GemCraft - Frostborn Wrath

89% positive from 2,855 reviews202044% finish itDeck Playable

This is a dark fantasy tower defense strategy game. Players craft and combine gems to build defenses against monster hordes.

What players likedPlayers praise this complex tower defense game for its deep progression systems, reminiscent of classic browser games.

The catchProgress stalls behind heavy XP grinding, forcing repeated replays of the same levels.

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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Rise of Legions

82% positive from 1,618 reviews2019

A real-time strategy game with collectible card elements. Players build decks and battle opponents in fast-paced matches.

What players likedPlayers praise this free-to-play mix of RTS, Tower Defense, and Deckbuilding, often comparing it to Warcraft 3 and Starcraft custom maps.

The catchAlmost nobody is left online and the servers have since been shut down.

Both are tagged Tower Defense, RTS and Strategy.

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More about Infested Planet

The catch

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

Reviews: 94% positive from 3,030
Released: 2014
Finish it: 20% of players
Steam Deck: Steam Deck Playable
Price: $14.99 $1.94 -87% · Lowest ever $1.94 (2021-07-16)
Play: Single-player

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 94% positive, but with 3,030 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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