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Games like Nexus Defenders

Tower Defense meets a Visual Novel narrative. Place an arsenal of towers to halt the invading enemy. Use special abilities such as napalm strikes, EMP blasts, and orbital lasers. A sci-fi space drama, filled with dialogue choices.

StrategyIndieby Sabr Pathreleased Feb 19, 2024
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Top 12 games similar to Nexus Defenders

  1. 1

    Void Guard Outpost

    Build towers, shape enemy paths, and defend your outpost from endless waves. Survive escalating threats, destroy falling asteroid hazards, and push your defenses to their limits in Endless Mode.

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  2. 2

    The Fall of Aether Station

    Customize your Ships, Upgrade your fleet, and Command your way to victory in this ruthless rogue-lite tower defense/real time strategy hybrid. Take on an enemy that learns from your moves and adjusts its own path. Do you have what it takes to persevere?

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  3. 3

    The Echoes of Mars

    The Echoes of Mars is a voxel-style tower defence game. Defend your research base on Mars from ancient creatures by strategically placing towers and using advanced tech.

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  4. 4

    CARNAGE OFFERING Tower Defense

    The replicator robots are back! It's 2528. The machines are increasingly infecting the planets with genetically modified monsters. Challenge them and try to stop the onslaught. Upgrade buildings and heroes, mine resources, discover technology and fight to save humanity!

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  5. 5

    There Came an Echo

    There Came an Echo is a real-time strategy game in which the player assumes command of a small squadron, using an advanced voice recognition system to issue orders. It features a character-driven sci-fi narrative that stars Wil Wheaton, Ashly Burch, Laura Bailey, Yuri Lowenthal, and more!

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    Taur

    Taur is an action-strategy sci-fi game. Control the Prime Cannon and unlock all of its powerful weapons and abilities. Build turrets, droids, aircraft and more as you fight to protect the homeworld of the Tauron droids against a relentless invasion. Will your Taur stand against the Imperion warmachine?

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  7. 7

    Armed to the Gears

    Control a fully armed Mech and fight through cyberpunk cities, military bases and industrial ruins. Capture and defend territories, build turrets and structures, and wage war against powerful enemies!

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  8. 8

    Robowars

    Robowars is back on Steam! Fight off troops of droids for freedom and honor in our classical tower defense game. Lead the forces of the Solar Union to protect the peaceful planet of Praymos from the aggressive Trade Confederation.

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    The Red Solstice

    2280 A.D. The last few survivors of a ruined Earth seek a new home: Mars, a planet whose inhabitants didn't take too kindly to outsiders. The Red Solstice is a tense, tactical, squad-based action game. Fight to survive with up to 8 players in co-op, or lead your own squad in single-player mode.

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  10. 10

    Stronghold: Definitive Edition

    Greetings sire! Your stronghold awaits you. Build a castle economy, besiege unforgettable villains and return to the 'castle sim' that started it all. Experience this classic RTS with upgraded visuals, modernised gameplay, Steam multiplayer and a new campaign.

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    Eximius: Seize the Frontline

    EXIMIUS is a FPS/RTS hybrid that focuses on squad-based combat. The game features an intense 5v5 multiplayer experience with each team comprising of 4 Squad Officers and one Commander.

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    Stronghold HD (2012)

    The original castle sim, Stronghold HD allows you to design, build and destroy historical castles. Engage in medieval warfare against the AI in one of two single player campaigns or online with up to 8 players.

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