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Games like Defenders of Etheria

If Defenders of Etheria is your kind of game, the closest matches are Requiem For a Lost World, Terraclysm Survivors and Horde Slayer — 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 Defenders of Etheria: Harness the power of ancient runes, forge mighty gear, and take to the sword against the Old One’s Army in this Co-op "SARPG" (Survivor Action RPG) featuring familiar Dungeon Defenders antagonists and allies!

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Defenders of Etheria — Steam game cover

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Steam players who put hours into Defenders of Etheria 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. Requiem For a Lost World

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for Defenders of Etheria fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and RPG with Defenders of Etheria.

    A survival roguelike where your weapons fight for you. Survive 30 minutes against endless enemy waves by crafting builds from weapons, items, and elemental reactions. Play solo or with up to 8 players. Every run is an opportunity, every decision is crucial.

    2024ActionIndieRPGFreeSteam ↗
  2. Terraclysm Survivors

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for Defenders of Etheria fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and RPG with Defenders of Etheria.

    Terraclysm Survivors is a fast-paced action roguelike sidescroller. Earth is in peril, jump and attack through treacherous stages packed with enemy hordes while building the ultimate loadout. With up to 8 players online, defeat the invaders and survive in this apocalyptic and chaotic challenge!

    ActionIndieRPGSteam ↗
  3. Horde Slayer

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for Defenders of Etheria fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and RPG with Defenders of Etheria.

    A fast-paced co-op action game where you customize your build, survive relentless hordes, and conquer brutal challenges for higher scores and bragging rights.

    2025ActionIndieAdventure7.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. FriendOS

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for Defenders of Etheria fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Defenders of Etheria.

    FriendOS is a 1-3 player action RPG where viruses must die! Strike and batter your opponents in Cartoon Sports Combat, and create the virtual animal avatar of your dreams. Hang out in lobbies with up to 12 friends and team up to protect the world of FriendOS from virus corruption.

    2026ActionIndieAdventureSteam ↗
  5. Sacabambaspis Chronicle

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for Defenders of Etheria fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and RPG with Defenders of Etheria.

    As a player, you become Sacabambaspis and live each day with your fellow Sacabambaspis, growing and evolving by swimming in the sea and eating plankton. Progress through the story with your companions in Sacabambaspis, and see what happens in the end.

    2023ActionIndieAdventure2.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. Royal Revolt Survivors

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for Defenders of Etheria fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and RPG with Defenders of Etheria.

    Unleash chaos in an electrifying 1-4 player co-op where survival and action-roguelite collide! Battle through relentless enemy hordes with a powerful mix of melee and ranged combat, navigating varied and dynamic environments.

    2026ActionIndieAdventure6.69 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Infinity Strash: DRAGON QUEST The Adventure of Dai

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for Defenders of Etheria fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and RPG with Defenders of Etheria.

    The memories of the Hero, in your hands! Experience the story of the legendary anime series, DRAGON QUEST The Adventure of Dai, in an exhilarating action role-playing game that combines stunning visuals with art from the anime and manga.

    2023ActionRPG59.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Full Mojo Rampage

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for Defenders of Etheria fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and RPG with Defenders of Etheria.

    Full Mojo Rampage is a rogue-like game that takes place within the confines of the Voodoo reality. In this realm only the most powerful rites and powers can provide a safeguard against evil. Dying is not the end, only the beginning to becoming a stronger voodoo soul!

    2014ActionIndieRPG12.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

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  1. Bongo Cat

    WHY THIS

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

    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 Looker

    WHY THIS

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

    You wake up, alone, on a strangely familiar island full of puzzles that will frustrate and annoy you.

    2022IndieFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. UNBEATABLE [white label]

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Defenders of Etheria.

    A young girl learns a song. An exclusive side-story set in the world of D-CELL GAMES' upcoming rhythm-adventure.

    2021ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Magic Archery

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares RPG with Defenders of Etheria.

    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. Eternal Senia

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and RPG with Defenders of Etheria.

    Thoughts and expectations ARPG

    2015ActionIndieRPGFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Disfigure

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Defenders of Etheria.

    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!

    2023ActionIndieFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. DORONKO WANKO

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Defenders of Etheria.

    『DORONKO WANKO』 is a DORONKO Action Game. In this game, You can become a cute, innocent Pomeranian, make your master's home messy and dirty. "Will the master be angry with me?" Don't worry. Because you are a sweet doggie.

    2024ActionSimulationFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  8. Landfall Archives

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Defenders of Etheria.

    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 ↗

Frequently asked about Defenders of Etheria

Does Defenders of Etheria have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Defenders of Etheria supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op).
What games are most similar to Defenders of Etheria?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Defenders of Etheria are Requiem For a Lost World, Terraclysm Survivors, Horde Slayer.
Who developed Defenders of Etheria?
Defenders of Etheria was developed by Community Made Games and published by Chromatic Games.

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