Free games like HexTD
Below are 8 free-to-play Steam games similar to HexTD, 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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Ranked picks
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Awaria
Free-to-play alternative to HexTD — no purchase or trial window.
Awaria is a short game about working in haunted maintenance tunnels.
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Disfigure
Free-to-play alternative to HexTD — no purchase or trial window.
Disfigure is a grim-dark action rogue-like where you battle relentless hordes of monsters lurking in the shadows. Unlock powerful weapons, craft god-like builds with hundreds of upgrades, slay colossal bosses, and push your limits in intense 20–30 minute survival runs!
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The Last Sovereign
Free-to-play alternative to HexTD — no purchase or trial window. Shares Strategy with HexTD.
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.
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Shape of Dreams: Prologue
Free-to-play alternative to HexTD — no purchase or trial window.
《Shape of Dreams: Prologue》is a unique game that blends action roguelite with MOBA-style gameplay. Edit your character's Memories to create your own champion. Face all challenges alone or play with friends in up to 4-player co-op.
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Dota 2
Free-to-play alternative to HexTD — no purchase or trial window. Shares Strategy with HexTD.
Every day, millions of players worldwide enter battle as one of over a hundred Dota heroes. And no matter if it's their 10th hour of play or 1,000th, there's always something new to discover. With regular updates that ensure a constant evolution of gameplay, features, and heroes, Dota 2 has taken on a life of its own.
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Crusader Kings II
Free-to-play alternative to HexTD — no purchase or trial window. Shares Strategy with HexTD.
Explore one of the defining periods in world history in an experience crafted by the masters of Grand Strategy.
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Fallout Shelter
Free-to-play alternative to HexTD — no purchase or trial window.
Fallout Shelter puts you in control of a state-of-the-art underground Vault from Vault-Tec. Build the perfect Vault, keep your Dwellers happy, and protect them from the dangers of the Wasteland.
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Clicker Heroes
Free-to-play alternative to HexTD — no purchase or trial window. Shares Strategy with HexTD.
Click your way through hordes of monsters, earn gold, and recruit quirky heroes with powerful skills. Progress even while you're idle, and watch the numbers climb into the absurd. It’s a never-ending journey of clicks, crits, and colossal damage.