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Games like GemCraft - Chasing Shadows

2015PC, Steam Deck playable95 % positive9.75 €

A deep tower defense game where combinable gems replace traditional towers to hold back endless monster hordes. Extensive skills, upgrades and a story-driven campaign give it a lot of strategic freedom.

Build variety
Tactical depth
Deep systems to master
Strong character progression

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In short: Games like GemCraft - Chasing Shadows

Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes GemCraft - Chasing Shadows special. The reasons are listed right on each game.

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Best match

Dungeon Warfare 2

84 %Match

2018PC, Steam Deck playable89 % positive12.49 €

A challenging tower defense game where you play a dungeon lord protecting your lair from greedy adventurers with a wide range of upgradeable traps. Careful planning and experimenting with trap setups across many levels drive the fun.

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Icewind Dale

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A classic party-based RPG set in the frozen wilds of the Forgotten Realms, built around combat under Dungeons & Dragons rules with tactical pausing. You create a full band of heroes and fight through a demanding, combat-heavy journey against an ancient evil.