Choose Project Myriad
Choose Project Myriad if it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Project Myriad launched in 2018.
Project Myriad vs Defense Tower Simulator
Project Myriad and Defense Tower Simulator both land in Strategy, Indie 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 on Steam. Project Myriad (2018) is 3 years older than Defense Tower Simulator (2021). Project Myriad is free; Defense Tower Simulator is paid (1.99 USD). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Defense Tower Simulator
Choose Defense Tower Simulator if you want an Action, Adventure, and Simulation experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2021) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Defense Tower Simulator launched in 2021.
Both Project Myriad and Defense Tower Simulator sit in Strategy and Indie on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 Project Myriad |  Defense Tower Simulator | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2021 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | Free to play | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 78.6% positive (14 reviews) | 8 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | RoninGameDev | CoolCraftGames |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- Project Myriad (2018) is 3 years older than Defense Tower Simulator (2021).
- Project Myriad is free; Defense Tower Simulator is paid (1.99 USD).
- Project Myriad is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Defense Tower Simulator has no Deck rating yet.
Project Myriad vs Defense Tower Simulator — FAQ
- Should I play Project Myriad or Defense Tower Simulator first?
- If you want chronology, Project Myriad (2018) came out before Defense Tower Simulator (2021). 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 Project Myriad and Defense Tower Simulator similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie 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.
- Is Project Myriad free?
- Yes — Project Myriad is a free-to-play Steam title. Defense Tower Simulator is paid (1.99 USD).
- Does Project Myriad run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Project Myriad is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Defense Tower Simulator doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.