Games like Tiny Troopers

Tiny Troopers is a top-down shooter where you command a squad through missions, upgrading them as they survive. It features tactical squad management and progression with a lighthearted war theme.

82% positive from 1,224 · 2012 · 9% finish it · Steam Deck Playable

ActionIndieStrategyShooter ZombiesSingleplayer

Six games like Tiny Troopers

Dead Effect

73% positive from 3,761 reviews201410% finish itDeck Playable

This is a sci-fi FPS with a single-player campaign and survival modes. It features zombie combat, weapon upgrades, and slow-motion abilities.

What players likedPlayers describe Dead Effect as a "discount Dead Space" with fun core shooting mechanics, reminiscent of old-school sci-fi B-movies.

The catchIts mobile port origins show in the clunky menus, dated look and grindy upgrades.

Both are tagged Zombies, Shooter and Singleplayer.

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Yet Another Zombie Defense HD

84% positive from 3,044 reviews20174% finish itDeck Playable

Top-down arcade zombie shooter with strategic defense building. Survive endless waves of enemies in co-op or solo.

What players likedPlayers praise its instant appeal and quality, comparing it to games like Boxhead Rambo.

The catchContent is barebones, with one map and no progression, so it gets boring within an hour.

Both are tagged Zombies, Strategy and Action.

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Zompiercer

89% positive from 4,457 reviews2020Deck Unsupported

Survival crafting game with a mobile base. Explore, loot, and fight zombies from your customizable train.

What players likedPlayers praise the unique mobile base building and exploration, comparing its crafting to 7 Days to Die and its mobile base style to other adaptations.

The catchImbalanced early enemies and unreliable, hard-to-aim combat

Both are tagged Zombies, Shooter and Action.

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Nightmare of Decay

95% positive from 2,903 reviews202247% finish itDeck Playable

First-person survival horror game. Explore a manor, fight zombies and cultists with limited resources.

What players likedPlayers praise this first-person survival horror as a charming, affordable homage to classic Resident Evil and Silent Hill, offering engaging puzzles and combat.

The catchPlays as a bare bones Resident Evil homage with little identity of its own.

Both are tagged Zombies, Action and Indie.

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Nation Red

89% positive from 2,782 reviews200912% finish it

Nation Red is an arcade shooter with infinite waves of zombies. Its core loop involves survival, perk collection, and cooperative play.

What players likedPlayers praise Nation Red as a top-down zombie shooter akin to Left 4 Dead, offering satisfying action and a high replay value.

The catchThe arena zombie shooting is basic and repetitive, and gets boring within minutes.

Both are tagged Zombies, Action and Indie.

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Splatter - Zombiecalypse Now

90% positive from 2,432 reviews201412% finish itDeck Playable

Top-down shooter with film-noir campaign. Use a flashlight tactically against zombie hordes in destructible environments.

What players likedPlayers say it's like classic flash zombie horde games, praising its fun gameplay.

The catchFrequent crashes and progress blocking bugs stop the campaign partway through.

Both are tagged Zombies, Action and Indie.

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More about Tiny Troopers

What players liked

Players praise this simple, fun action game for its consistent squad pathfinding and great sound effects.

The catch

Controls poorly adapted from mobile, clumsy on PC

Reviews: 82% positive from 1,224
Released: 2012
Finish it: 9% of players
Steam Deck: Steam Deck Playable
Play: Single-player

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 82% positive, but with 1,224 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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