Games like Defend the Rook

Same isometric fantasy vibe with a focus on expanding paths to control enemy movement.

Tactical turn-based combat meets intense horde defense in a dark fantasy setting.

Turn-based positioning and economy management feel very similar to your current loop.

Building mazes with card-based upgrades captures that same strategic roguelike tension.

Deckbuilding adds a new layer to the tower defense loop you already enjoy.

Terraforming the map gives you much more direct control over enemy paths.

Map manipulation mechanics offer a fresh way to approach the mazing strategy.

Resource management and base building provide a similar sense of kingdom preservation.

Managing a growing village against waves offers a cozy yet tactical challenge.

Chess-style unit positioning provides the deep tactical combat you are looking for.

Recruiting armies alongside building towers creates a much larger scale battlefield.