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Games like Orcs Must Die! Unchained

If Orcs Must Die! Unchained is your kind of game, the closest matches are Battle of Heroes 3, Orcs Must Die! 3 and Panzar — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its competitive, funny and intense. 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 Orcs Must Die! Unchained: Orcs Must Die! Unchained takes the award-winning Orcs Must Die! action tower defense game to a whole new level with team-based gameplay! Bust skulls with your best pals in PvE co-op Survival, or put your teamwork to the real test in Sabotage Mode!

2017ActionStrategyFree To PlayMetacritic 87Windowsby Robot Entertainment
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Classes feel distinct and buildableCo op survival is chaotic and satisfyingFree to play model is fair and unlocks fastCompetitiveFunnyIntense

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  1. Battle of Heroes 3

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for Orcs Must Die! Unchained fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with Orcs Must Die! Unchained.

    The hero acts as a mercenary who is sent to the border of the kingdom. Use combat and magic skills, explore the fantasy world, develop a hero and warriors, towers, aura, magic, weapons. Explore and create magical items. Grow a dragon or a cerberus.

    2022StrategyIndieAdventure6.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Orcs Must Die! 3

    WHY THIS

    Shares an intense mood with Orcs Must Die! Unchained.

    Second-strongest match for Orcs Must Die! Unchained fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Strategy with Orcs Must Die! Unchained.

    Slice, burn, toss, zap, grind and gib massive hordes of repugnant orcs in this long-awaited successor to the award-winning Orcs Must Die! series.

    2021ActionStrategyIndie29.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Panzar

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for Orcs Must Die! Unchained fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Free To Play with Orcs Must Die! Unchained.

    PANZAR is a fantasy multiplayer third-person shooter. You get to choose from eight unique character classes, team-based PvP battles, exciting PvE adventures and regular tournaments with real prizes. Advanced RPG elements, the non-target combat system and the most modern graphics by CryEngine 3 will make your combat experience...

    2013ActionMassively MultiplayerRPGFreeSteam ↗
  4. Danger and Deadlier

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for Orcs Must Die! Unchained fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Strategy with Orcs Must Die! Unchained.

    Danger and Deadlier is a hardcore medieval fantasy dungeon adventure game. Join intense 6v6v6 battles with different classes. Dungeon-style exploration lets you find valuable treasures. What are you waiting for? Join this gold rush now!"

    2024ActionStrategyAdventure2.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Gigantic

    WHY THIS

    Shares an intense mood with Orcs Must Die! Unchained.

    Ranked #5 for Orcs Must Die! Unchained fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Strategy with Orcs Must Die! Unchained.

    Gigantic is a fast and fluid Strategic Hero Shooter, where you battle against and alongside massive Guardians, in deeply strategic team gameplay. Think fast, be bold, Go Gigantic!

    2017ActionStrategyFree To PlaySteam ↗
  6. March of Giants

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for Orcs Must Die! Unchained fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Strategy with Orcs Must Die! Unchained.

    Free-to-play 4v4 War MOBA where you play as a Giant, lead an army of soldiers and deploy tactical structures known as "Battleworks" on a ravaged urban battlefield. Request access below for a chance to join future playtests

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  7. Project ZETA

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for Orcs Must Die! Unchained fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Strategy with Orcs Must Die! Unchained.

    [Early Development] Five teams enter the Aran Plateau—one emerges victorious. Bring your squad into the next evolution of the third-person MOBA, blending explosive hero-driven action with dynamic multiteam strategy. Outsmart and outmaneuver your opponents to create your path to victory.

    ActionStrategySteam ↗
  8. Demigod

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for Orcs Must Die! Unchained fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Strategy with Orcs Must Die! Unchained.

    Set in a magical world where gods walk among mortals, Demigod blends action, strategy and role-playing elements into a thrilling new experience.

    2011ActionStrategyIndie9.99 USDSteam ↗

Free alternatives

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

  1. Life is Strange - Episode 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Orcs Must Die! Unchained.

    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 ↗
  2. Helltaker

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Free To Play with Orcs Must Die! Unchained.

    Helltaker is a short game about sharply dressed demon girls.

    2020IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Ultimate Custom Night

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Free To Play with Orcs Must Die! Unchained.

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

    2018ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  4. Bongo Cat

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Free To Play with Orcs Must Die! Unchained.

    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 ↗
  5. Indigo Park: Chapter 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Free To Play with Orcs Must Die! Unchained.

    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 ↗
  6. STRAFTAT

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Orcs Must Die! Unchained.

    STRAFTAT is a 1v1/2v2 ONLINE first person SHOOTER with quick rounds in over 350 MAPS ; Including all WEAPONS, proximity chat and 4 players FFA.

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  7. 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 ↗
  8. Counter-Strike:Global Offensive

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Free To Play with Orcs Must Die! Unchained.

    Counter-Strike:Global Offensive (CS:GO) expands upon the team-based action gameplay that it pioneered when it was launched over 2 decades ago. CS:GO features new maps, characters, weapons, and game modes, and delivers updated versions of the classic CS content (de_dust2, etc.).

    2012ActionFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

More from Robot Entertainment

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

  1. Orcs Must Die! 2

    WHY THIS

    Shares trap placement and an intense mood with Orcs Must Die! Unchained.

    Another title from Robot Entertainment, the studio behind Orcs Must Die! Unchained. Shares Action and Strategy with Orcs Must Die! Unchained.

    You’ve tossed, burned and sliced them by the thousands – now orcs must die more than ever before! Grab a friend and slay orcs in untold numbers in this sequel to the 2011 AIAS Strategy Game of the Year from Robot Entertainment.

    2012ActionStrategyIndie14.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Orcs Must Die! 3

    WHY THIS

    Shares an intense mood with Orcs Must Die! Unchained.

    Another title from Robot Entertainment, the studio behind Orcs Must Die! Unchained. Shares Action and Strategy with Orcs Must Die! Unchained.

    Slice, burn, toss, zap, grind and gib massive hordes of repugnant orcs in this long-awaited successor to the award-winning Orcs Must Die! series.

    2021ActionStrategyIndie29.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Orcs Must Die!

    WHY THIS

    Shares a funny mood with Orcs Must Die! Unchained.

    Another title from Robot Entertainment, the studio behind Orcs Must Die! Unchained. Shares Action and Strategy with Orcs Must Die! Unchained.

    Slice them, burn them, skewer them, and launch them - no matter how you get it done, orcs must die in this fantasy action-strategy game from Robot Entertainment.

    2011ActionStrategyIndie9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap

    WHY THIS

    Shares a competitive mood with Orcs Must Die! Unchained.

    Another title from Robot Entertainment, the studio behind Orcs Must Die! Unchained. Shares Action and Strategy with Orcs Must Die! Unchained.

    Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap combines chaotic third-person combat with devious trap-laying strategy. Enjoy endless replayability as your War Mage grows stronger through roguelite progression. Repel relentless orc hordes solo or with up to 4 players.

    2025ActionStrategyIndie29.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Hero Academy

    WHY THIS

    Shares a competitive mood with Orcs Must Die! Unchained.

    Another title from Robot Entertainment, the studio behind Orcs Must Die! Unchained. Shares Strategy with Orcs Must Die! Unchained.

    Test your skills in this light-hearted battle between friends! Heroic teams have gathered to engage in friendly contests on the Academy playfields. Will your team emerge triumphant?

    2011StrategyIndieSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Orcs Must Die! Unchained

Does Orcs Must Die! Unchained work on Steam Deck?
Orcs Must Die! Unchained is currently rated Unsupported on Steam Deck. It may not launch or may have significant issues that block normal play.
Does Orcs Must Die! Unchained have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Orcs Must Die! Unchained supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Co-op).
What games are most similar to Orcs Must Die! Unchained?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Orcs Must Die! Unchained are Battle of Heroes 3, Orcs Must Die! 3, Panzar.
Who developed Orcs Must Die! Unchained?
Orcs Must Die! Unchained was developed by Robot Entertainment.

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