Defense Task Force - Sci Fi Tower Defense vs Random Core Defense
Defense Task Force - Sci Fi Tower Defense and Random Core Defense both land in Strategy, Indie, Simulation on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Strategy, Indie, Simulation on Steam. Defense Task Force - Sci Fi Tower Defense (2018) is 6 years older than Random Core Defense (2024). Defense Task Force - Sci Fi Tower Defense is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than Random Core Defense (2.99 USD vs. 3.99 USD). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Side-by-side comparison
 Defense Task Force - Sci Fi Tower Defense |  Random Core Defense | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2024 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Simulation | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 52.2% positive (23 reviews) | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | ChillX Ltd | Danbaba |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- Defense Task Force - Sci Fi Tower Defense (2018) is 6 years older than Random Core Defense (2024).
- Defense Task Force - Sci Fi Tower Defense is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than Random Core Defense (2.99 USD vs. 3.99 USD).
Defense Task Force - Sci Fi Tower Defense vs Random Core Defense — FAQ
- Should I play Defense Task Force - Sci Fi Tower Defense or Random Core Defense first?
- If you want chronology, Defense Task Force - Sci Fi Tower Defense (2018) came out before Random Core Defense (2024). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are Defense Task Force - Sci Fi Tower Defense and Random Core Defense similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie, Simulation on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.