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Games like Gnumz: Masters of Defense

If Gnumz: Masters of Defense is your kind of game, the closest matches are Day D: Tower Rush, Archaeology - Frozen Space and Fort Defense — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its challenging, contemplative and relaxing. 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 Gnumz: Masters of Defense: An enemy army is at our gates! Build an ideal chain of traps. Use magic and the power of the elements: earth, ice, fire and shadow.

2015ActionSportsStrategyAdventureSimulationRPG1.49 USDWindowsby Creobit
Gnumz: Masters of Defense — Steam game cover
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Cooldown based spells add tactical depthElemental combat forces varied trap setupsPermanent upgrades unlock new strategiesChallengingContemplativeRelaxing

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Steam players who put hours into Gnumz: Masters 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. Day D: Tower Rush

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with Gnumz: Masters of Defense.

    Top pick for Gnumz: Masters of Defense fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Sports with Gnumz: Masters of Defense.

    Onwards to the past! Learn the real power of science! Help the professor and his loyal companion deal with hordes of dinosaurs.

    2016ActionSportsStrategy14.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Archaeology - Frozen Space

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for Gnumz: Masters of Defense fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Sports with Gnumz: Masters of Defense.

    A game of the genre find the hidden object.

    2025ActionSportsStrategy199.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Fort Defense

    WHY THIS

    Shares spell cooldowns and a relaxing mood with Gnumz: Masters of Defense.

    Third-strongest match for Gnumz: Masters of Defense fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Adventure with Gnumz: Masters of Defense.

    All hands on deck! Pirate armada dead ahead! Take part in an uncompromising struggle repelling freebooters' assaults. Watch out, the enemy may catch the tide for ruining your fortress. Build towers, collect crystals, upgrade spells and believe in your victory!

    2015StrategyIndieAdventure14.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. The Riftbreaker

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with Gnumz: Masters of Defense.

    Ranked #4 for Gnumz: Masters of Defense fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Strategy with Gnumz: Masters of Defense.

    The Riftbreaker is a solo or Co-op base-building, survival game with Action-RPG elements for up to 4 players. Hack & slash countless hordes of enemies. Build up your base, craft powerful weapons and research new inventions to survive.

    2021ActionStrategyIndie11.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. 3D PUZZLE - Deserted Village

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for Gnumz: Masters of Defense fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Sports with Gnumz: Masters of Defense.

    Collect a 3D puzzle, transferring things to the right places to create a beautiful place.

    2024ActionSportsStrategy199.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. Save the settlers

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for Gnumz: Masters of Defense fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Sports with Gnumz: Masters of Defense.

    This is a tower defense game in which you have to defend a settlement from bloodthirsty creatures.

    2023ActionSportsStrategy0.49 USDSteam ↗
  7. Hidden Castle Top-Down 3D

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for Gnumz: Masters of Defense fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Sports with Gnumz: Masters of Defense.

    Find the objects that are hidden on the map.

    2024ActionSportsStrategy199.99 USDSteam ↗
  8. Save from Bobr Curve

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for Gnumz: Masters of Defense fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Sports with Gnumz: Masters of Defense.

    You find yourself in an unusual forest with anomalies and a huge mutant beaver is chasing you.

    2024ActionSportsStrategy199.99 USDSteam ↗

Reviewers mention these as similar to Gnumz: Masters of Defense

Surfaced from review text: when other players write 'if you liked X, try Y', we catch the name and resolve it back to a Steam game.

  1. Royal Defense

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of Gnumz: Masters of Defense cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Strategy and Adventure with Gnumz: Masters of Defense.

    The castle needs a hero – hordes of trolls are surrounding it! Build towers, save money, learn spells - don't let the enemy in! Follow the exciting story of the dwarven kingdom's eternal struggle against the troll hordes, who want only to crush the dwarves and claim their territory.

    2014StrategyIndieAdventure14.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Fieldrunners 2

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with Gnumz: Masters of Defense.

    Reviewers of Gnumz: Masters of Defense cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Strategy with Gnumz: Masters of Defense.

    Get ready to DEFEND THE WORLD! The biggest sequel in tower defense history is finally here: Fieldrunners 2 has arrived! From Subatomic Studios, creators of the award winning classic strategy game comes an all new adventure that was years in the making.

    2013ActionStrategyCasual9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Fort Defense

    WHY THIS

    Shares spell cooldowns and a relaxing mood with Gnumz: Masters of Defense.

    Reviewers of Gnumz: Masters of Defense cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Strategy and Adventure with Gnumz: Masters of Defense.

    All hands on deck! Pirate armada dead ahead! Take part in an uncompromising struggle repelling freebooters' assaults. Watch out, the enemy may catch the tide for ruining your fortress. Build towers, collect crystals, upgrade spells and believe in your victory!

    2015StrategyIndieAdventure14.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Iron Sea Defenders

    WHY THIS

    Shares a relaxing mood with Gnumz: Masters of Defense.

    Reviewers of Gnumz: Masters of Defense cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Sports with Gnumz: Masters of Defense.

    Man the guns! The enemy fleet is on the horizon! Defend your fort from attacks – show your tactical skill.

    2016ActionSportsStrategy14.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Kingdom Run VR

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of Gnumz: Masters of Defense cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Adventure with Gnumz: Masters of Defense.

    Kingdom Run VR is an action-packed fitness game; explore trapped tombs, avoid dangers, collect gems and eliminate enemies!

    2023ActionIndieAdventure3.99 USDSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

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

  1. UBERMOSH

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Gnumz: Masters of Defense on Steam right now. Shares Action with Gnumz: Masters of Defense.

    UBERMOSH is an arcade game about cutting bullets with a sword, in a gun-filled cyberpunk mosh pit.

    2015ActionIndie0.49 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. The Vagrant

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~47% under Gnumz: Masters of Defense on Steam right now. Shares Action and Adventure with Gnumz: Masters of Defense.

    Guide Vivian the Vagrant, through vibrant and dynamic landscapes while hacking and slashing a path from a quiet coastal village through mysterious forests, haunted castles, and wrecked battlegrounds. When the endless barrage of enemies have been vanquished, what solace will be left for our hero?

    2018ActionIndieAdventure0.79 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Mining Mechs

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Gnumz: Masters of Defense on Steam right now. Shares Adventure and Casual with Gnumz: Masters of Defense.

    Unleash your inner miner as you commandeer a high-tech Mining Mech! Mine for valuable resources and upgrade your mech for even bigger hauls as you explore the underground. Fun to play alone or with up to 7 friends in online co-op multiplayer!

    2023IndieAdventureCasual0.59 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Seraph's Last Stand

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~54% under Gnumz: Masters of Defense on Steam right now. Shares Action and Casual with Gnumz: Masters of Defense.

    Create insane builds and break the game in all possible ways to get your name into the leaderboards! Every round you get stronger, but so does the enemies...

    2022ActionCasual0.69 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. ULTIMATE HARDBASS DEFENCE

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Gnumz: Masters of Defense on Steam right now. Shares Action with Gnumz: Masters of Defense.

    SHOOT. SURVIVE. DANCE HARDBASS.

    2019ActionIndieMassively Multiplayer0.59 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Your Mother

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Gnumz: Masters of Defense on Steam right now. Shares RPG and Casual with Gnumz: Masters of Defense.

    《Your Mother》is a computer desktop companion. Experience the love and kindness from mothers.

    2025IndieRPGCasual0.74 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. LIZARDS MUST DIE

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~47% under Gnumz: Masters of Defense on Steam right now. Shares Action and Adventure with Gnumz: Masters of Defense.

    The great exploits of the Ancient Rus in the war with the lizards. Immerse yourself in the world of Hyperborea and defeat hordes of Lizards and other unholy who encroached on holy places Ancestors. Choose a blessed hero and go save the world from the green plague.

    2023ActionIndieAdventure0.79 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Miss Neko

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Gnumz: Masters of Defense on Steam right now. Shares Action and Casual with Gnumz: Masters of Defense.

    Together the full picture of all the lovely beast ladies with your own hands, play Yakyuken with them, collect their portraits. Hope you have a relaxing and enjoyable game time:)

    2019ActionCasual0.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Free alternatives

Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.

  1. Doki Doki Literature Club!

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Casual with Gnumz: Masters of Defense.

    The Literature Club is full of cute girls! Will you write the way into their heart? This game is not suitable for children or those who are easily disturbed.

    2017IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Life is Strange - Episode 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Adventure with Gnumz: Masters of Defense.

    Episode 1 now FREE! Life is Strange is an award-winning and critically acclaimed episodic adventure game that allows the player to rewind time and affect the past, present and future.

    2015ActionAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Helltaker

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Adventure with Gnumz: Masters of Defense.

    Helltaker is a short game about sharply dressed demon girls.

    2020IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Ultimate Custom Night

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Gnumz: Masters of Defense.

    Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!

    2018ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  5. Bongo Cat

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Simulation with Gnumz: Masters 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 ↗
  6. ENA: Dream BBQ

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Adventure with Gnumz: Masters of Defense.

    Experience surreal environments and inexplicable characters as ENA in a new wild world.

    2025IndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Simulation and Casual with Gnumz: Masters of Defense.

    Sonic the Hedgehog...was murdered!? Get to the bottom of the mystery in this brand-new adventure!

    2023IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Indigo Park: Chapter 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Adventure with Gnumz: Masters of Defense.

    Explore the abandoned childhood wonder of Indigo Park! Guided by Rambley the Raccoon, help restore power to the destroyed amusement park while you run from the reason it shut down.

    2024ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

More from Creobit

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

  1. Iron Sea Defenders

    WHY THIS

    Shares a relaxing mood with Gnumz: Masters of Defense.

    Another title from Creobit, the studio behind Gnumz: Masters of Defense. Shares Action and Sports with Gnumz: Masters of Defense.

    Man the guns! The enemy fleet is on the horizon! Defend your fort from attacks – show your tactical skill.

    2016ActionSportsStrategy14.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Gnomes Garden

    WHY THIS

    Shares a relaxing mood with Gnumz: Masters of Defense.

    Another title from Creobit, the studio behind Gnumz: Masters of Defense. Shares Strategy and Casual with Gnumz: Masters of Defense.

    Dry summer withered the king’s beloved garden and the surrounding gardens of the kingdom alike. The ruler has fallen ill and the kingdom is in danger. Help the princess save the gardens and make the king better again.

    2015StrategyIndieCasual14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Royal Defense

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Creobit, the studio behind Gnumz: Masters of Defense. Shares Strategy and Adventure with Gnumz: Masters of Defense.

    The castle needs a hero – hordes of trolls are surrounding it! Build towers, save money, learn spells - don't let the enemy in! Follow the exciting story of the dwarven kingdom's eternal struggle against the troll hordes, who want only to crush the dwarves and claim their territory.

    2014StrategyIndieAdventure14.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Fort Defense

    WHY THIS

    Shares spell cooldowns and a relaxing mood with Gnumz: Masters of Defense.

    Another title from Creobit, the studio behind Gnumz: Masters of Defense. Shares Strategy and Adventure with Gnumz: Masters of Defense.

    All hands on deck! Pirate armada dead ahead! Take part in an uncompromising struggle repelling freebooters' assaults. Watch out, the enemy may catch the tide for ruining your fortress. Build towers, collect crystals, upgrade spells and believe in your victory!

    2015StrategyIndieAdventure14.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Alice's Patchwork

    WHY THIS

    Shares a relaxing mood with Gnumz: Masters of Defense.

    Another title from Creobit, the studio behind Gnumz: Masters of Defense. Shares Strategy and Casual with Gnumz: Masters of Defense.

    Assemble patchwork mosaics while you travel with Alice and the famous characters of Wonderland and Looking-Glass Land

    2016StrategyCasual2.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Day D: Tower Rush

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with Gnumz: Masters of Defense.

    Another title from Creobit, the studio behind Gnumz: Masters of Defense. Shares Action and Sports with Gnumz: Masters of Defense.

    Onwards to the past! Learn the real power of science! Help the professor and his loyal companion deal with hordes of dinosaurs.

    2016ActionSportsStrategy14.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Alice's Patchworks 2

    WHY THIS

    Shares a relaxing mood with Gnumz: Masters of Defense.

    Another title from Creobit, the studio behind Gnumz: Masters of Defense. Shares Casual with Gnumz: Masters of Defense.

    Assemble patchwork mosaics, meet your favorite heroes from the world beyond the looking glass and help Alice become the queen!

    2016IndieCasual14.99 USDSteam ↗
  8. Katy and Bob: Safari Cafe

    WHY THIS

    Shares a relaxing mood with Gnumz: Masters of Defense.

    Another title from Creobit, the studio behind Gnumz: Masters of Defense. Shares Strategy and Casual with Gnumz: Masters of Defense.

    Katy and Bob: a new chapter in the adventures of Katy and Bob. Head into the safari park and grow your business!

    2018StrategyCasual14.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Gnumz: Masters of Defense

How much does Gnumz: Masters of Defense cost?
Gnumz: Masters of Defense is listed on Steam at 1.49 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Gnumz: Masters of Defense?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Gnumz: Masters of Defense are Day D: Tower Rush, Archaeology - Frozen Space, Fort Defense.
Who developed Gnumz: Masters of Defense?
Gnumz: Masters of Defense was developed by Creobit and published by 8Floor.

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 Gnumz: Masters of Defense.

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