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Games like Cannons-Defenders: Steam Edition

If Cannons-Defenders: Steam Edition is your kind of game, the closest matches are Timen runner, Beeftacular and Deadly 30 — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its chill, lighthearted and retro. 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 Cannons-Defenders: Steam Edition: Hardcore 2D game with a fascinating and unusual mechanics, where you have to defend the base from annoying saboteurs.

2017ActionIndieCasual4.99 USDWindowsby REX PEX GAMES
Cannons-Defenders: Steam Edition — Steam game cover
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Accessible for one handed playCannons can be dragged between lanesQuick decision making over fixed towersChillLightheartedRetro

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Steam players who put hours into Cannons-Defenders: Steam Edition 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. Timen runner

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for Cannons-Defenders: Steam Edition fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Casual with Cannons-Defenders: Steam Edition.

    Hardcore pixel 2D platformer with steampunk elements, with randomly generated levels.

    2017IndieCasual4.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Beeftacular

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for Cannons-Defenders: Steam Edition fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Cannons-Defenders: Steam Edition.

    Beeftacular is a fast-paced platformer where you have to clean levels from rotten meat chunks as fast as possible. Jump your way through the level and use your attacks to hack all of them into pieces. Compare your speedruns with your friends and the world.

    2016ActionSportsIndie6.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Deadly 30

    WHY THIS

    Shares a retro mood with Cannons-Defenders: Steam Edition.

    Third-strongest match for Cannons-Defenders: Steam Edition fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Cannons-Defenders: Steam Edition.

    Can you survive the horror? … a retro-style survival horror game developed by the two-man indie team of Gonzossm and Iggy Zuk. Survive 30 days and nights in a zombie-infested world by recruiting companions, upgrading weaponry and fortifying your position.

    2014ActionIndie4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Valfaris

    WHY THIS

    Shares a retro mood with Cannons-Defenders: Steam Edition.

    Ranked #4 for Cannons-Defenders: Steam Edition fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Cannons-Defenders: Steam Edition.

    Set in a far corner of space, Valfaris is a heavy metal infused 2D action-platformer and the next game from the team behind Unity Awards finalist, Slain: Back From Hell. Brutal combat. Deadly enemies. Stunning pixel art. Savage soundtrack. Get ready to rip the galaxy a new wormhole.

    2019ActionIndie24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Volgarr the Viking

    WHY THIS

    Shares a retro mood with Cannons-Defenders: Steam Edition.

    Ranked #5 for Cannons-Defenders: Steam Edition fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Cannons-Defenders: Steam Edition.

    Return to the Golden Age of arcades with a hardcore action platformer that pulls no punches! Possesses all the hallmarks of true classics like Super Ghouls 'N Ghosts (SNES), Rastan Saga (Arcade), Castlevania (NES) and more with precise controls, high challenge, and meticulous design.

    2013ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Odallus: The Dark Call

    WHY THIS

    Shares a retro mood with Cannons-Defenders: Steam Edition.

    Ranked #6 for Cannons-Defenders: Steam Edition fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Cannons-Defenders: Steam Edition.

    The old gods have forgotten this land. No one could save our people when darkness started spreading and collecting human souls for its army. Odallus is a classic exploration/action game, inspired by Ghosts’n Goblins, Demon’s Crest and Castlevania.

    2015ActionIndie9.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. Slain: Back from Hell

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for Cannons-Defenders: Steam Edition fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Cannons-Defenders: Steam Edition.

    Slain: Back from Hell. A heavy metal inspired arcade combat with puzzle elements and gore galore. Stunning visuals and true old school gameplay accompanied by the most metal soundtrack you've ever heard.

    2016ActionIndie12.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Super Meat Boy Forever

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for Cannons-Defenders: Steam Edition fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Cannons-Defenders: Steam Edition.

    Super Meat Boy is back! This time around Meat Boy is always running, literally it's an auto-runner. You will jump, dive, slide and punch your way through brutal levels and mean boss fights. We designed 5,000+ levels so you can play the game over and over without seeing the same level twice.

    2022ActionIndieAdventure4.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Cannons-Defenders: Steam Edition at current Steam store prices.

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Cannons-Defenders: Steam Edition on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Cannons-Defenders: Steam Edition.

    Live a week in the life of "The POSTAL Dude"; a hapless everyman just trying to check off some chores. Buying milk, returning an overdue library book, getting Gary Coleman's autograph, what could possibly go wrong?

    2012ActionIndieAdventure0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. The Test

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Cannons-Defenders: Steam Edition on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Cannons-Defenders: Steam Edition.

    You will answer a series of questions that will reveal truths from deep within. These questions may make you uncomfortable, but with great knowledge comes great sacrifice. Can you make it all the way through The Test, and if you do, are you sure you want the answers you seek?

    2020IndieAdventureSimulation1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~70% under Cannons-Defenders: Steam Edition on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Cannons-Defenders: Steam Edition.

    A short story about what sort of challenges everyday little things can be. Help the girl buy milk, be the first not to disappoint her.

    2020IndieAdventure1.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Blood and Bacon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Cannons-Defenders: Steam Edition on Steam right now. Shares Action and Casual with Cannons-Defenders: Steam Edition.

    This Co-op Shooter , has Day and Night levels, multiple maps, players will take on 25 enemy types and numerous bosses, like Gargantuan Monsters and Minibosses every 10 days as you explore, shoot and run for your life against the onslaught of porcine monstrosities.

    2016ActionAdventureCasual0.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Placid Plastic Duck Simulator

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Cannons-Defenders: Steam Edition on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Cannons-Defenders: Steam Edition.

    The ultimate high-tech rubber duck simulation, Placid Plastic Duck brings you dangerous levels of relaxation. With chill music, dreamy 3D graphics, and many different happy ducks, your only priority is to float around. Zero Ducks given.

    2022SimulationCasual1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Peggle Deluxe

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Cannons-Defenders: Steam Edition on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Cannons-Defenders: Steam Edition.

    Take your best shot with energizing arcade fun! Aim, shoot, clear the orange pegs, then sit back and cheer as 10 whimsical teachers guide you to Peggle greatness.

    2007Casual0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. STAR WARS™ Republic Commando™

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Cannons-Defenders: Steam Edition on Steam right now. Shares Action with Cannons-Defenders: Steam Edition.

    You are the leader of an elite squad of Republic Commandos, your mission is to infiltrate, dominate, and ultimately, annihilate the enemy. Your squad will follow your orders and your lead, working together as a team - instinctively, intelligently, instantly. You are their leader. They are your weapon.

    2009Action2.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. shapez

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Cannons-Defenders: Steam Edition on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Casual with Cannons-Defenders: Steam Edition.

    shapez is an easy-going, minimalistic factory building game about the automation of shapes through extraction and satisfying production lines. Adapt to increasingly complex shapes and grow your factory across an infinitely expanding map. Your only limitation is your creativity!

    2020StrategyIndieSimulation0.99 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 Indie and Casual with Cannons-Defenders: Steam Edition.

    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 with Cannons-Defenders: Steam Edition.

    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 Indie with Cannons-Defenders: Steam Edition.

    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 and Indie with Cannons-Defenders: Steam Edition.

    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 Indie with Cannons-Defenders: Steam Edition.

    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. The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Casual with Cannons-Defenders: Steam Edition.

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

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

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Cannons-Defenders: Steam Edition.

    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 ↗
  8. STRAFTAT

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Cannons-Defenders: Steam Edition.

    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.

    2024ActionFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Cannons-Defenders: Steam Edition

How much does Cannons-Defenders: Steam Edition cost?
Cannons-Defenders: Steam Edition is listed on Steam at 4.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Cannons-Defenders: Steam Edition?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Cannons-Defenders: Steam Edition are Timen runner, Beeftacular, Deadly 30.
Who developed Cannons-Defenders: Steam Edition?
Cannons-Defenders: Steam Edition was developed by REX PEX GAMES.

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