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2015PC79 % positive

A humorous blend of tower defense and real-time strategy where you protect Scotland by building defenses, recruiting Highlanders and keeping the porridge stockpile full against British invaders.

  • Building and crafting
  • Historical setting
  • Lots of humour
  • Tactical depth

The closest matches for Defend the Highlands are Tropico, Tropico 2: Pirate Cove and Tropico 3. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Defend the Highlands special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Tropico

93 %Match

2001PCSteam Deck playable88 % positive6.99 €

Brings what grabs you about Defend the Highlands: building and crafting, a historical setting as well as plenty of humour.

As the dictator of a Caribbean island you build an economy and infrastructure while juggling the people's favor, factions and foreign superpowers. Satirical humor and a lively Latin soundtrack make nation-building a joy.

Tropico 2: Pirate Cove

Bright, upbeat tone

As a Pirate King you build and run an island cove, keep your pirates and prisoners in line, and send ships out to plunder. This humorous management-strategy sequel to Tropico swaps dictators for Caribbean buccaneers.

Tropico 3

Historical setting

Rule a Caribbean banana republic as a satirical Cold War dictator, balancing economy, factions and superpowers while staying in power through charm, bribery or rigged elections. A breezy Latin soundtrack and sharp humor give the city-building a unique flavor.

Tropico 6

Bright, upbeat tone

As El Presidente you build and run a banana republic across four eras, juggling economy, politics and public favor. Satirical humor and the choice between tyrant and statesman give it its charm.

Turmoil

Historical setting

Turmoil is a lighthearted Wild West oil-rush management game where you dowse for oil, buy land and sell crude at fluctuating prices, outwitting rival tycoons to take over the town.

Evil Genius

Building and crafting

As a supervillain you build a secret island lair, train minions and scheme for world domination in a 1960s spy-movie style while fending off secret agents. Satirical humor and a retro espionage look define its charm.

Tropico 5

Historical setting

As the dictator of a Caribbean island you manage economy, politics and your dynasty across several eras, wrapped in satirical humor and Latin flair. New to this entry are trade, research and multiplayer for up to four players.

Stronghold: Definitive Edition

Building and crafting

The classic castle sim: you build a medieval economy, keep your peasants fed, and defend or besiege fortresses in real time. The Definitive Edition adds upgraded visuals, Steam multiplayer and a new campaign with larger-than-life villains.

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