# Games like Tower Wizard

> The closest matches to Tower Wizard: Magic Archery, IDLE BOSS RUSH, (the) Gnorp Apologue, Zero Stress King: Idle Defense, and castle idler. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.

## Similar games, ranked

The full ranked list, 24 games, best match first (the HTML page shows the top 8 as cards).

1. [Magic Archery](https://imho.run/games/2905170/magic-archery) — Shares idle progression and meta progression with Tower Wizard. 5,830 Steam reviews, 99% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2905170/)
2. [IDLE BOSS RUSH](https://imho.run/games/3436030/idle-boss-rush) — Shares prestige system and idle progression with Tower Wizard. 495 Steam reviews, 65% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3436030/)
3. [(the) Gnorp Apologue](https://imho.run/games/1473350/the-gnorp-apologue) — Shares prestige system and resource management with Tower Wizard. 7,161 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1473350/)
4. [Zero Stress King: Idle Defense](https://imho.run/games/4271160/zero-stress-king-idle-defense) — Also Clicker and Idler, like Tower Wizard. 523 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/4271160/)
5. [castle idler](https://imho.run/games/4082900/castle-idler) — Shares idle progression and build variety with Tower Wizard. 59 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/4082900/)
6. [Incredicer](https://imho.run/games/3929760/incredicer) — Shares idle progression and skill tree progression with Tower Wizard. 1,676 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3929760/)
7. [Fill Up The Hole](https://imho.run/games/3343160/fill-up-the-hole) — Shares idle progression and resource management with Tower Wizard. 843 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3343160/)
8. [Corsair Cove](https://imho.run/games/1368140/corsair-cove) — Shares resource management with Tower Wizard. 3,443 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1368140/)
9. [Goblin Buster: Incremental Tower Defense](https://imho.run/games/2482250/goblin-buster-incremental-tower-defense) — A frequent pick in Tower Wizard players' libraries, and another Strategy. 76 Steam reviews, 75% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2482250/)
10. [This Isn't Just Tower Defense](https://imho.run/games/3653600/this-isn-t-just-tower-defense) — Shares idle progression and meta progression with Tower Wizard. 79 Steam reviews, 65% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3653600/)
11. [Refence](https://imho.run/games/3427090/refence) — Shares prestige system and idle progression with Tower Wizard. 73 Steam reviews, 75% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3427090/)
12. [Row Divers](https://imho.run/games/2572300/row-divers) — A frequent pick in Tower Wizard players' libraries, and another Action. 127 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2572300/)
13. [Widget Inc.](https://imho.run/games/3184110/widget-inc) — Shares prestige system and idle progression with Tower Wizard. 586 Steam reviews, 84% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3184110/)
14. [Dwarf Eats Mountain](https://imho.run/games/4078200/dwarf-eats-mountain) — Also Idler and Economy, like Tower Wizard. 841 Steam reviews, 81% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/4078200/)
15. [Loafing Town](https://imho.run/games/3625210/loafing-town) — A frequent pick in Tower Wizard players' libraries, and another Indie. 60 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3625210/)
16. [Lyca](https://imho.run/games/3421300/lyca) — Shares idle progression and skill tree progression with Tower Wizard. 612 Steam reviews, 81% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3421300/)
17. [Gamblers Table](https://imho.run/games/3618390/gamblers-table) — Shares prestige system and idle progression with Tower Wizard. 1,058 Steam reviews, 72% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3618390/)
18. [Digseum](https://imho.run/games/3361470/digseum) — A frequent pick in Tower Wizard players' libraries, and another Simulation. 6,090 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3361470/)
19. [Luckyest](https://imho.run/games/3803930/luckyest) — Shares prestige system and idle progression with Tower Wizard. 183 Steam reviews, 83% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3803930/)
20. [MMO98](https://imho.run/games/3907940/mmo98) — Shares prestige system and idle progression with Tower Wizard. 316 Steam reviews, 71% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3907940/)
21. [Cult Nation](https://imho.run/games/3897540/cult-nation) — Shares prestige system and idle progression with Tower Wizard. 66 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3897540/)
22. [Click Mage](https://imho.run/games/3228180/click-mage) — Also Clicker, like Tower Wizard. 1,422 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3228180/)
23. [Keep on Mining!](https://imho.run/games/3769130/keep-on-mining) — Shares idle progression and skill tree progression with Tower Wizard. 2,877 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3769130/)
24. [Idling Gears](https://imho.run/games/2285820/idling-gears) — A frequent pick in Tower Wizard players' libraries, and another Casual. 260 Steam reviews, 71% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2285820/)

## Machine-readable

The same ranked list as JSON from the imho.run API for AI assistants (GET, no key, same site as this page):

- Top 20: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=3372980&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=3372980&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=3372980&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=3372980
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/3372980
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About Tower Wizard

Tower Wizard is a strategy and simulation game released in 2025 by Barribob, available for $2.99. Set in a fantasy world, it tasks players with building and upgrading a wizard tower using a mix of idle progression, resource management, and economy balancing mechanics. Reviewers highlight the prestige system and meta-progression as key features that create a clever gameplay loop, while the build variety keeps the experience engaging across medium-length sessions. Players describe it as cozy and contemplative, with the constant sense of progression that defines the genre. The cute pixel art style evokes a charming GBA-era atmosphere. Unlike many idle games, players note it provides a clear ending that delivers genuine closure. The game runs as Playable on Steam Deck and holds a 97% positive rating from 6,473 Steam reviews.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 3372980
- **Developer:** Barribob
- **Publisher:** Barribob
- **Genres:** Strategy, Indie, Simulation, RPG
- **Categories:** Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Family Sharing, Adjustable Text Size, Color Alternatives, Custom Volume Controls, Playable without Timed Input, Mouse Only Option, Save Anytime
- **Released:** Jun 19, 2025
- **Free to play:** no
- **Platforms:** windows

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/3372980/tower-wizard)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=3372980&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3372980/)
- [Personalized recommendations](https://imho.run/) — sign in with Steam or paste a SteamID for a library-aware ranking

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