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Games like Elemental War 2

If Elemental War 2 is your kind of game, the closest matches are Elemental War Clash, Elemental War - A Tower Defense Game and Pioneers of Pagonia — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its motivating high score chasing, atmospheric and challenging. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.

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About Elemental War 2: Elemental War 2 offers you the popular tower defense feeling combined with innovative game mechanics - the ultimate mix for many hours of fun!

2022StrategyIndie19.99 USDWindows · macOS · Linuxby Clockwork Origins
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Steam players who put hours into Elemental War 2 also tend to own these titles — a signal called collaborative filtering. imho.run cross-references millions of library ownership patterns to surface games whose real audiences overlap, regardless of whether their genre tags match.

  1. Elemental War Clash

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for Elemental War 2 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Elemental War 2.

    Elemental War Clash combines classic tower defense with roguelite and RPG mechanics as well as different elements to combine and create more powerful towers. In its PvP mode you can also battle with other players trying to overrun them with your own hordes of monsters!

    2025StrategyIndie19.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Elemental War - A Tower Defense Game

    WHY THIS

    Shares an epic mood with Elemental War 2.

    Second-strongest match for Elemental War 2 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Elemental War 2.

    Elemental War takes Tower Defenses to a new level with exciting multiplayer matches, dozens of hours of single-player gameplay, and lots of indie love!

    2019StrategyIndie14.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Pioneers of Pagonia

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for Elemental War 2 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with Elemental War 2.

    Rebuild hope in a world that was lost in the fog. Lead your Pioneers across the isles of Pagonia, unite scattered tribes, raise thriving communities and discover the history of your people as you reclaim your world in the new story campaign.

    2025StrategySimulation34.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition

    WHY THIS

    Shares an epic mood with Elemental War 2.

    Ranked #4 for Elemental War 2 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with Elemental War 2.

    Gird your loins and sharpen your steel! Besiege 20 unique enemy lords and battle friends online, in this expanded remaster of the classic 'castle sim'. Relive history with new units, opponents, visuals, audio, campaigns, skirmish trails, co-op and larger maps.

    2025StrategySimulation19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Nordhold

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with Elemental War 2.

    Ranked #5 for Elemental War 2 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Elemental War 2.

    Enemies are coming! Every decision matters: build your city, grow the economy, and prepare for enemy waves. Strengthen your defenses, adapt your strategy, and unleash your hero’s full potential. This unique Tower Defense will test your skills – are you worthy to claim a place at Valhalla?

    2025StrategyIndie19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Atom Zombie Smasher

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Elemental War 2.

    Ranked #6 for Elemental War 2 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Elemental War 2.

    The zombie apocalypse is upon us and it's up to you to evacuate everyone before they fall prey to the undead. Conduct massive rescue operations with a helping hand from snipers, artillery crews, orbital bombardments, and more.

    2011StrategyIndie9.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. Tower Wars

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with Elemental War 2.

    Ranked #7 for Elemental War 2 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Elemental War 2.

    Tower Wars combines elements of tower defense, RTS, and all-out multi-player mayhem to bring you a completely unique experience, delivered with a fun and funny not-so-old world style!

    2012ActionStrategyIndie7.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Demeo: PC Edition

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Elemental War 2.

    Ranked #8 for Elemental War 2 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Elemental War 2.

    It’s dangerous to go alone! Grab your friends and assemble a party, because plumbing the depths of Demeo requires strategy, cunning, and teamwork. An award-winning cooperative tabletop adventure for up to four players.

    2022StrategyIndieAdventureDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Elemental War 2 at current Steam store prices.

  1. Terraria

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Elemental War 2 on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Elemental War 2.

    Dig, fight, explore, build! Nothing is impossible in this action-packed adventure game. Four Pack also available!

    2011ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Garry's Mod

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~75% under Elemental War 2 on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Elemental War 2.

    Garry's Mod is a physics sandbox. There aren't any predefined aims or goals. We give you the tools and leave you to play.

    2006IndieSimulationCasual4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Lethal Company

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Elemental War 2 on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Elemental War 2.

    A co-op horror about scavenging at abandoned moons to sell scrap to the Company.

    2023ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. People Playground

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Elemental War 2 on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Elemental War 2.

    Shoot, stab, burn, poison, tear, vaporise, or crush ragdolls in a large open space.

    2019ActionIndieSimulation9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Undertale

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Elemental War 2 on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Elemental War 2.

    UNDERTALE! The RPG game where you don't have to destroy anyone.

    2015IndieRPG9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Vampire Survivors

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~75% under Elemental War 2 on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Elemental War 2.

    Mow down thousands of night creatures and survive until dawn! Vampire Survivors is a gothic horror casual game with rogue-lite elements, where your choices can allow you to quickly snowball against the hundreds of monsters that get thrown at you. Be the bullet hell!

    2022ActionIndieRPG4.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. PEAK

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Elemental War 2 on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Elemental War 2.

    PEAK is a co-op climbing game where the slightest mistake can spell your doom. Either solo or as a group of lost nature scouts, your only hope of rescue from a mysterious island is to scale the mountain at its center. Do you have what it takes to reach the PEAK?

    2025ActionIndieAdventure7.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Sid Meier's Civilization® V

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~63% under Elemental War 2 on Steam right now. Shares Strategy with Elemental War 2.

    Create, discover, and download new player-created maps, scenarios, interfaces, and more!

    2010Strategy7.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Free alternatives

Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.

  1. Bongo Cat

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Elemental War 2.

    Bongo cat needs your help. Bongo cat needz more hatz!!! Every time you press a key, Bongo cat will punch your taskbar. Type, click, play, work to collect more points. Which hats will you find?

    2025IndieSimulationMassively MultiplayerFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Indigo Park: Chapter 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Elemental War 2.

    Explore the abandoned childhood wonder of Indigo Park! Guided by Rambley the Raccoon, help restore power to the destroyed amusement park while you run from the reason it shut down.

    2024ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. The Expendabros

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Elemental War 2.

    The Expendabros have assembled and set their sights on the forces of ruthless arms dealer Conrad Stonebanks in the forests of Eastern Europe.

    2014ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Magic Archery

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Elemental War 2.

    Train a commoner to become the greatest archer in this short incremental game! Increase your stats, gather wealth from quests, buy upgrades, and infuse your arrows with magic.

    2024IndieSimulationRPGFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Cinderella Phenomenon - Otome/Visual Novel

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Elemental War 2.

    The Fairytale Curse was only the beginning...

    2017IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  6. Cube Escape: Paradox

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Elemental War 2.

    The tenth Cube Escape follows the story of detective Dale Vandermeer who finds himself trapped in two different universes and needs to escape. Cube Escape: Paradox will be released together with the accompanying Paradox: A Rusty Lake Film.

    2018IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Landfall Archives

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Strategy and Indie with Elemental War 2.

    Break into the Landfall Archives to steal and play previously unreleased games, demos, interactive slide shows, and even an unreleased version of Totally Accurate Battle Simulator from 2017!

    2023ActionStrategyIndieFreeSteam ↗
  8. SuchArt: Creative Space

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Elemental War 2.

    Paint on any surfaces with numerous tools in Creative Space — a free sandbox version of SuchArt: Genius Artist Simulator. Create masterpieces, complete commissions, and decorate your studio in the most advanced artist sim!

    2021ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

More from Clockwork Origins

Other recommendable Steam games by Clockwork Origins, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.

  1. Elemental War - A Tower Defense Game

    WHY THIS

    Shares an epic mood with Elemental War 2.

    Another title from Clockwork Origins, the studio behind Elemental War 2. Shares Strategy and Indie with Elemental War 2.

    Elemental War takes Tower Defenses to a new level with exciting multiplayer matches, dozens of hours of single-player gameplay, and lots of indie love!

    2019StrategyIndie14.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Tri6: Infinite

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Clockwork Origins, the studio behind Elemental War 2. Shares Indie with Elemental War 2.

    Tri6: Infinite is a fast paced endless racer in the Tri6 cyberspace. Avoid the obstacles as long as possible with your driving skills and different powerups to beat the top scores. With electrons you collect while playing you can unlock new vehicles and powerups for new challenges.

    2020ActionIndieCasual7.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. CyberTD

    WHY THIS

    Shares a contemplative mood with Elemental War 2.

    Another title from Clockwork Origins, the studio behind Elemental War 2. Shares Strategy and Indie with Elemental War 2.

    Mutant viruses threaten the very heart of cyberspace! You'll need the right tactics and the "help" of your support drone to build a deck of terrific upgrades in this innovative deckbuilding tower defense game packed with roguelite elements!

    2023StrategyIndieSimulation9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. HexaScape: Cyber Defense

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Clockwork Origins, the studio behind Elemental War 2. Shares Strategy and Indie with Elemental War 2.

    Build your perfect defenses with hexagons! Use hex tiles to explore cyberspace, upgrade your defense towers, and complete quests in this unique turn-based strategy game. With a campaign, a procedurally generated endless mode, and a powerful editor, HexaScape offers endless challenges.

    2025StrategyIndieSimulation7.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Elemental War Clash

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Clockwork Origins, the studio behind Elemental War 2. Shares Strategy and Indie with Elemental War 2.

    Elemental War Clash combines classic tower defense with roguelite and RPG mechanics as well as different elements to combine and create more powerful towers. In its PvP mode you can also battle with other players trying to overrun them with your own hordes of monsters!

    2025StrategyIndie19.99 USDSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Elemental War 2

How much does Elemental War 2 cost?
Elemental War 2 is listed on Steam at 19.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does Elemental War 2 have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Elemental War 2 supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op).
What games are most similar to Elemental War 2?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Elemental War 2 are Elemental War Clash, Elemental War - A Tower Defense Game, Pioneers of Pagonia.
Who developed Elemental War 2?
Elemental War 2 was developed by Clockwork Origins.

imho.run ranks Steam game alternatives using a mix of collaborative filtering (ALS / iALS / EASE / LightGCN), content scoring over genres, categories, Steam tags, developers, and publishers, plus AI-extracted vibes mined from review text. The page above is generated in seed mode anchored on Elemental War 2.

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