In the same spirit

Games like Defense Grid: The Awakening: what to play next?

18 games in the spirit of Defense Grid: The Awakening (2008): same vibe, same mechanics, picked by critics and players.

In the same spirit as Defense Grid: The Awakening (18)

Defense Grid 2 Strategy by 505 Games (2014) · ≈ 5h Metacritic 81★ 3.15 Anomaly: Warzone Earth Strategy by 11 Bit Studios (2011) · ≈ 2h Metacritic 80★ 2.91 Sanctum 2 Indie by Coffee Stain Studios (2013) · ≈ 3h Metacritic 77★ 2.97 Orcs Must Die! 2 Strategy by Robot Entertainment (2012) · ≈ 6h Metacritic 83★ 3.71 Dungeon of the Endless Indie by Amplitude Studios (2014) · ≈ 3h Metacritic 79★ 3.61 Infested Planet Strategy by Rocket Bear Games (2013) · ≈ 3h Metacritic 75★ 3.3 Revenge of the Titans Strategy by Puppygames (2010) · ≈ 2h Metacritic 79★ 2.99 Deathtrap Adventure by NeoCoreGames (2015) · ≈ 3h Metacritic 77★ 3.03 XCOM: Enemy Unknown Strategy by Feral Interactive (2012) · ≈ 13h Metacritic 89★ 4.2 Sword of the Stars: The Pit Casual by Kerberos Productions (2013) · ≈ 3h Metacritic 68★ 3.14 Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader Indie by Owlcat Games (2023) · ≈ 9h ★ 4.39 Factorio Casual by Wube Software (2020) · ≈ 20h Metacritic 83★ 4.35 Kingdom Rush Strategy by Ironhide Game Studio (2011) · ≈ 4h ★ 4.16 SteamWorld Heist Adventure by Image & Form (2015) · ≈ 5h Metacritic 81★ 3.94 Door Kickers Strategy by KillHouse Games (2014) · ≈ 3h Metacritic 83★ 3.78 Kingdom: New Lands Casual by Raw Fury (2015) · ≈ 4h Metacritic 80★ 3.89 Frozen Synapse Strategy by Mode 7 (2011) · ≈ 2h Metacritic 85★ 3.29 Galactic Civilizations III Strategy by Stardock Entertainment (2015) · ≈ 5h Metacritic 81★ 3.51