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Games like Mayor of Defense

If Mayor of Defense is your kind of game, the closest matches are Stardew Valley, No Heroes Here and Kingdom Two Crowns — picked from the ranked list below. 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 Mayor of Defense: You are the village chief. Just when you thought the promised slow life was waiting for you... A monster that attacks without end! Almost a one-man operation! Black Village! Work to get materials, money and hire mercenaries to defend your village.

2020Simulation4.99 USDDeck VerifiedWindowsby WINGLAY
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Players who liked Mayor of Defense also play

Steam players who put hours into Mayor of Defense 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. Stardew Valley

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for Mayor of Defense fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation with Mayor of Defense.

    You've inherited your grandfather's old farm plot in Stardew Valley. Armed with hand-me-down tools and a few coins, you set out to begin your new life. Can you learn to live off the land and turn these overgrown fields into a thriving home?

    2016IndieSimulationRPG14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. No Heroes Here

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for Mayor of Defense fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries.

    No Heroes Here is a frantic co-op game for 1 to 4 players, available in local and online modes. Craft and use several items effectively whilst coordinating your ragtag band of non-heroes to defend castles and survive! ...Oh, as well as saving the Kingdom in the meantime!

    2017ActionStrategyIndie14.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Kingdom Two Crowns

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for Mayor of Defense fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation with Mayor of Defense.

    Gather coins, build defenses and reclaim your fallen Kingdom. Explore and uncover secrets, unlock new technologies and protect your crown versus waves of Greed monsters that come at night. Kingdom is a solo or co-op micro-strategy and tower defense game set in an atmospheric pixel world.

    2018StrategyIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Wild n Chill

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for Mayor of Defense fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation with Mayor of Defense.

    Wild n Chill is a laid-back wilderness escape where ya forage, hunt, and craft the off-grid cabin of your dreams. Far from the noise and nonsense, it’s just you, your trusty companion, and a pal or two.

    SportsIndieAdventureSteam ↗
  5. Eslabong

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for Mayor of Defense fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation with Mayor of Defense.

    Fight in real-time arena battles while running your own club in a unique blend of action combat and management. Recruit mercenaries, shape your team, and compete in leagues and cups to rise to the top.

    2026ActionStrategyIndieSteam ↗
  6. Grimshire

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for Mayor of Defense fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation with Mayor of Defense.

    A deadly plague threatens the village of Grimshire. Manage your farmland, forage the bounty of the wilds, prevent your harvest from rotting away and keep the root cellar full. Can you help bring the community together and survive?

    2025IndieSimulationRPG14.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Japanese Rural Life Adventure

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for Mayor of Defense fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation with Mayor of Defense.

    Japanese Rural Life Adventure is a relaxing slow-life simulation where you can experience the charm of traditional Japanese countryside living, all in a beautifully crafted pixel-art world.

    2026Simulation24.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Drago Noka

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for Mayor of Defense fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation with Mayor of Defense.

    The surface has become overrun with huge giants and dangerous pests, leaving an uninhabitable world in their quake. Humans have nowhere to live, and so… they live on the backs of dragons! Develop your very own village, gather various materials, and create new items with your very own hands.

    2023IndieSimulationCasual19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Mayor of Defense at current Steam store prices.

  1. The Test

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Mayor of Defense on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with Mayor of Defense.

    You will answer a series of questions that will reveal truths from deep within. These questions may make you uncomfortable, but with great knowledge comes great sacrifice. Can you make it all the way through The Test, and if you do, are you sure you want the answers you seek?

    2020IndieAdventureSimulation1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Placid Plastic Duck Simulator

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Mayor of Defense on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with Mayor of Defense.

    The ultimate high-tech rubber duck simulation, Placid Plastic Duck brings you dangerous levels of relaxation. With chill music, dreamy 3D graphics, and many different happy ducks, your only priority is to float around. Zero Ducks given.

    2022SimulationCasual1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. shapez

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Mayor of Defense on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with Mayor of Defense.

    shapez is an easy-going, minimalistic factory building game about the automation of shapes through extraction and satisfying production lines. Adapt to increasingly complex shapes and grow your factory across an infinitely expanding map. Your only limitation is your creativity!

    2020StrategyIndieSimulation0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. The Test: Hypothesis Rising

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Mayor of Defense on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with Mayor of Defense.

    The second chapter in The Test trilogy. Answer a series of in-depth questions to reveal hidden truths about yourself and unlock secrets to discover how your life can change drastically with just a few, slight modifications. ...But are you sure you want the answers you seek?

    2020IndieAdventureSimulation1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. The Test: Final Revelation

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Mayor of Defense on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with Mayor of Defense.

    The third chapter in The Test Trilogy. Answer a series of in-depth questions to reveal hidden truths about yourself and unlock secrets to discover who you really are as a person. The Final Revelation is upon us... but are you sure you TRULY want the answers you seek?

    2020SimulationRPG1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Shower With Your Dad Simulator 2015: Do You Still Shower With Your Dad

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Mayor of Defense on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with Mayor of Defense.

    "Shower With Your Dad Simulator 2015: Do You Still Shower With Your Dad?" is a fast paced shower-simulation where you shower with your 8-bit dad.It's good, clean fun!

    2015ActionIndieSimulation0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Kill It With Fire

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~48% under Mayor of Defense on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with Mayor of Defense.

    Kill It With Fire is a first-person action game about hunting spiders and causing collateral damage.

    2020ActionIndieSimulation2.59 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Dictators:No Peace Countryballs

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Mayor of Defense on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with Mayor of Defense.

    Dictators : No Peace Countryballs is a war simulation and dictator game. This is a fun,simple and some say a funny countryballs game. If you like simulation games, you will love playing Dictators : No Peace. Play as a dictator of your favourite country and colonize the world.

    2020StrategyIndieSimulation0.99 USDSteam ↗

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 Simulation with Mayor of Defense.

    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. The Expendabros

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    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 ↗
  3. Magic Archery

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Simulation with Mayor of Defense.

    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 ↗
  4. Cube Escape: Paradox

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    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 ↗
  5. Moonring

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    A dark-fantasy, turn-based, retro-fusion of classic turn-based RPGs and roguelikes, all presented with a unique neon aesthetic.

    2023RPGFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Jigsaw Puzzle Dreams

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    Beautiful Multiplayer Jigsaw Puzzle game where you can design the room you play in!

    2021IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. The Last Sovereign

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    Explore a world torn between armies of lust and purity in which everything is more complex than it seems, deciding the fate of nations through might, politics, and finance. Every decision matters in an intricate saga that tracks thousands of variables.

    2025StrategyIndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. DYO

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    DYO is a mind-bending cooperative platformer for one or two players where you can hop between two halves of a split screen.

    2018IndieFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

More from WINGLAY

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

  1. Square Weapons Dungeon

    WHY THIS

    Another title from WINGLAY, the studio behind Mayor of Defense.

    Roguelike-ish Action Game/180 Weapons in total. The dungeon floors are chosen randomly from more than 100 stages. Collect the lost Weapons and challenge the Bosses. You will lose your Level and Weapons when you get defeated in the dungeon.

    2019ActionIndie4.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. VARIABLE PICTOGRAM JUMP

    WHY THIS

    Another title from WINGLAY, the studio behind Mayor of Defense.

    An instant death action game with flying pictographs. Use jumping and zooming in and out to reach your goal! In addition to the single mode, there is also a mode that allows up to four players to compete.

    2021ActionCasual4.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Ninja Sneaking R

    WHY THIS

    Another title from WINGLAY, the studio behind Mayor of Defense.

    Idiot girl who invaded the enemy's castle. Kunoichi. Quickly conquer all 100 stages without being spotted by the enemy.

    2022Action4.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Emoji Face Jump!

    WHY THIS

    Another title from WINGLAY, the studio behind Mayor of Defense.

    A frustrating jump action game. An emoji wandering in a broken world. Guided by a mysterious voice telling you to aim for space to escape, you must leap your way to the sky using only jumps. The mysterious voice insults you every time you fail. Can you endure the verbal abuse and reach space?

    2024Action5.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Sushi Bar "Moebius"

    WHY THIS

    Another title from WINGLAY, the studio behind Mayor of Defense.

    Aim for the Legendary Otoro! Merge, grow, and satisfy your customers in this revolving Sushi puzzle!

    2024Casual5.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. Desktop Wanwano-

    WHY THIS

    Another title from WINGLAY, the studio behind Mayor of Defense.

    Desktop Mascot Wanwano. Cute characters move around under your PC screen.

    2024Casual2.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. Pioneer Clicker

    WHY THIS

    Another title from WINGLAY, the studio behind Mayor of Defense. Shares Simulation with Mayor of Defense.

    Clicker game played at the bottom of the screen. A village chief is lost on the road after his village is destroyed by demons. The lord of the village gives him an order to open up a new frontier and cultivate the land. The village chief's hell of endless cultivation begins.

    2024StrategySimulationCasual5.99 USDSteam ↗
  8. The Kendama Challenge: 100 Players

    WHY THIS

    Another title from WINGLAY, the studio behind Mayor of Defense. Shares Simulation with Mayor of Defense.

    Help the challengers who appear one after another succeed at kendama. Simply land the ball on the large cup for 100 people in a row. However, if even one person fails, it's game over. Can you overcome various pressures and guide all 100 people to success!?

    2026IndieSimulationCasual4.99 USDSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Mayor of Defense

Is Mayor of Defense verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Mayor of Defense is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
How much does Mayor of Defense cost?
Mayor of Defense is listed on Steam at 4.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does Mayor of Defense have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Mayor of Defense supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op).
What games are most similar to Mayor of Defense?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Mayor of Defense are Stardew Valley, No Heroes Here, Kingdom Two Crowns.
Who developed Mayor of Defense?
Mayor of Defense was developed by WINGLAY.

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 Mayor of Defense.

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