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Games like DEFENDER 3D

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  • Updated May 5, 2026

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The closest matches to DEFENDER 3D: Sanctum, Unstoppable Gorg, Orcs Must Die!, Rock of Ages, and Monday Night Combat. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.

  1. Rank 01
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    • Deck Playable
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  1. Rank 04

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  2. Rank 06

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  3. Rank 08

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The full ranked list: top 24 games like DEFENDER 3D

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  1. 1
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    • 91% of 1,335 reviews
  2. 2
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  3. 3
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  4. 4
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  5. 5
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    • 82% of 704 reviews
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  9. 9
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DEFENDER 3D — Steam game cover
  • Released: 2018
  • Developer: Blueshift Media
  • Price: $6.99checked Nov 2
  • 75% of 8 reviews
  • Genres: Action, Strategy, Indie, Casual
  • Platforms: Windows

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About DEFENDER 3D

The closest matches to DEFENDER 3D: Sanctum, Unstoppable Gorg, Orcs Must Die!, Rock of Ages, and Monday Night Combat. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.

If DEFENDER 3D is your kind of game, the closest matches are Sanctum, Unstoppable Gorg and Orcs Must Die! — picked from the ranked list below. 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.

About DEFENDER 3D: The 80s classic side-scroller meets the modern PC Gamer.. DEFENDER 3D lets you choose a spaceship to suit your play style and blast your way through ever increasing waves of alien invaders and bosses. A quick and easy learning curve with seriously addictive gameplay.

Is DEFENDER 3D worth buying?

Too few reviews to call

A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.

  • Only 8 Steam reviews so far, not enough to judge.
  • Price: $6.99 (checked Nov 2).

Top critical reviews

The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.

“It sucks. Nothing like the Defender from the 80's. No options really the sound is just crap and controls are sluggish. They shouldn't have bothered.”
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People who play it also play: Sanctum, Unstoppable Gorg, Orcs Must Die!

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Frequently asked about DEFENDER 3D

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How much does DEFENDER 3D cost?

DEFENDER 3D is listed on Steam at 6.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).

What games are most similar to DEFENDER 3D?

Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside DEFENDER 3D are Sanctum, Unstoppable Gorg, Orcs Must Die!.

Who developed DEFENDER 3D?

DEFENDER 3D was developed by Blueshift Media.