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2026PCSteam Deck verified89 % positive6.89 €

You build and wire up your base defenses on a module board, then watch them fight off enemy waves in automated battles. Each roguelike run brings new combinations and tinkering decisions.

  • Runs that play out differently every time
  • Tactical depth
  • Strong character progression
  • Puzzles and brain teasers

The closest matches for Wireworks are Hexguardian, Isle of Arrows and Tower Factory. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Wireworks special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Hexguardian

90 %Match

2024PCSteam Deck playable78 % positive−90 % 11.79 € 1.17 €

  • Runs that play out differently every time
  • Tactical depth
  • Strong character progression

A roguelite tower defense where you shape the terrain yourself by laying roads and rivers, building towers and economy structures, and learning spells. Hundreds of talents allow for many build combinations.

Isle of Arrows

Puzzles and brain teasers

A roguelike tower defense with a board game feel: you place tiles, buildings and roads to grow your island into a fortress against waves of invaders. Each run rewards clever placement and planning.

Tower Factory

Runs that play out differently every time

Tower Factory blends tower defense with factory automation: you build conveyor belts and production chains to supply your towers, hold off monster waves and destroy the enemy tower. Roguelite elements keep each run different.

Against the Storm

Runs that play out differently every time

A roguelite city builder where you found new settlements in the endless rain, juggling resources, species needs and looming storms. Randomized maps and conditions keep each run fresh, while meta-progression steadily expands your options.

Crystal Guardians

Runs that play out differently every time

A tower defense game with roguelike elements where you defend a world crystal from waves of enemies and equip your towers with item combinations. The map keeps expanding and hides secret powers to discover.

Nordhold

Runs that play out differently every time

Nordhold blends tower defense with roguelite runs and base building: you grow a Nordic village, stack synergistic tower upgrades, and hold it against enemy waves on procedurally generated maps.

Minos

Runs that play out differently every time

As the Minotaur, you design deadly mazes and set traps to fend off invading adventurers. This roguelite blends labyrinth building with strategic planning and replayable runs.

Backpack Hero

Runs that play out differently every time

A roguelike where packing your backpack is the puzzle: item placement, adjacency and synergies determine your offense and defense in turn-based fights. Each run brings new builds and routing decisions across the map.

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