Free games like Defense and Revenge
Below are 8 free-to-play Steam games similar to Defense and Revenge, ranked by player overlap and content similarity. No purchase or Steam login required to view the list. Every pick is a full free-to-play title — not a demo, trial, or time-limited giveaway. imho.run's catalogue refreshes daily, so newly free or newly popular titles surface here without manual editing.
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Battle for Wesnoth
Free-to-play alternative to Defense and Revenge — no purchase or trial window. Shares Strategy and Indie with Defense and Revenge.
The Battle for Wesnoth is an open source, turn-based strategy game with a high fantasy theme. Explore the four corners of Irdya in seventeen solo campaigns and dozens of multiplayer maps, taking part in countless adventures as you go.
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Relic Arena
Free-to-play alternative to Defense and Revenge — no purchase or trial window. Shares Strategy and Indie with Defense and Revenge.
Relic Arena is an 8-player free-to-play autobattler by Dota 2 personalities SUNSfan and Jenkins. Equip heroes with historical relics, that provide unique abilities and upgrades, under the command of legendary historical figures such as Cleopatra and Harambe.
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Phobies
Free-to-play alternative to Defense and Revenge — no purchase or trial window. Shares Strategy and Indie with Defense and Revenge.
Phobies is a tactical card collecting strategy game where players battle one another in the surreal realm of the subconscious, where fears manifest. Use devious tactics and unleash a dazzling array of attacks and abilities to achieve victory!
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Zoria: Prologue (2020)
Free-to-play alternative to Defense and Revenge — no purchase or trial window. Shares Strategy and Indie with Defense and Revenge.
Zoria Prologue (2020) - a demo introduction to the world of Zoria. A squad-based tactical RPG with fluid turn-based combat, outpost, and follower management, set in the expansive Fantasy world. Lead a team of four heroes with their unique skills and perks.
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Union of Gnomes: Prologue
Free-to-play alternative to Defense and Revenge — no purchase or trial window. Shares Strategy and Indie with Defense and Revenge.
The Prologue of the Union of Gnomes awaits your daring and brave gaze. Twisted and broken, it stands — a reflection of what was never meant to be. The threads of destiny fray, and reality splinters like a shattered mirror.
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Outcast Tales: The First Journey
Free-to-play alternative to Defense and Revenge — no purchase or trial window. Shares Strategy and Indie with Defense and Revenge.
Experience the beginning of a grand adventure in Outcast Tales: The First Journey. Engage in deep tactical battles, make tough decisions, and choose your own adventures - write an Outcast Tale that’s unique to you!
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Guards II: Prologue
Free-to-play alternative to Defense and Revenge — no purchase or trial window. Shares Strategy and Indie with Defense and Revenge.
Assemble a team of four brave heroes and embark on a nightmarish journey through the circles of Hell, filled with demons and ancient horrors! The free tactical game Guards II: Prologue will immerse you in battles inspired by myths from various cultures. Are you ready to challenge the darkness?
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Chess'Extra
Free-to-play alternative to Defense and Revenge — no purchase or trial window. Shares Strategy and Indie with Defense and Revenge.
Chess'Extra is a new free chess game with a 10x10 board and 2 new pieces: Priest and Assassin. Additional game modes "Traps", "Reinforcements", "Fog of war" and "Random positions" are available. Basic Chess available.