The Best Top Down Games Loved By Gamers Worldwide

What Are The Best Top-Down Games To Play Today?

Most Fun Top Down Shooters:

7. Alien Swarm

A colony in space has been overrun by aliens, and now, only you and your friends can save the colony by wiping out everything in your path.

Alien Swarm is about having the best weaponry and the best tactics as you team up with your friends in co-op gameplay that'll have you wanting more with each mission. You'll get to take the high ground, make choke points, and do whatever else is necessary in order to get the job done and eradicate the alien menace. And since each character is uniquely built out by the players, each match and level can be different if you want it to be.

The fact that Alien Swarm was made by modders hired by Valve is cool enough, but the game itself proves that these people knew what they were doing as they made this. Add to that, with all the various customizable options, this is a title that four friends can play together for some time.

Team up and get the job done!

Only together can you face what's coming!

6. Hotline Miami

The surprise hit game that took the world by storm, Hotline Miami is a viciously brutal title that will keep your adrenaline pumping for some time. All the while giving you the action and violence that makes action games like this thrive.

You are a man on a mission, a mission to take out an underworld of crime. Your only "help"?The voices on an answering machine guiding you on where to go and who to take out. But something is wrong with you, you're more violent than you should be, and it's wrong that you take such pleasure in doing acts of violence like this, even if the people you fight deserve it. Fight to find out the truth before it's too late, or before you get taken out by those you're trying to defeat.

The reason Hotline Miami was so popular when it released was because this was something truly unique. It took the graphic look of arcade games and mixed it with the violence and story of a modern M-rated game. These elements mix together to create something truly special, and if you have the stomach for it, you should check it out.

These faces are just the beginning.

Experience top-down mayhem like you never have before!

5. HELLDIVERS

Super Earth is in danger, and the only chance it has for survival is the HELLDIVERS. But can you and your allies rise up to save the world?

HELLDIVERS isn't your typical twin-stick shooter, for this is a game that prides itself on making the  players the driving force in the game. The better the players do, the more the game changes for the good. If not? Things won't go your way. Plus, HELLDIVERS makes you live through battles that feel like an actual warzone, as such, friendly fire is very real, and you can intentionally, or unintentionally, blast your friends out of the sky. The better you do though, the better your rank will become, and you'll get to call in help to defend Super Earth. Be the best pilot you can be so humanity can live to see another day.

The universe of HELLDIVERS is procedurally generated, so the game won't get old, and with all the players affecting the game world around you, you'll need to count on them as much as you do yourself. You can't save the universe alone here.

In groups or alone, you help shape everything that the game is.

In this game, threats are everywhere, so be ready.

4. RUNNING WITH RIFLES

Just when you think that war games have shown you everything there is, RUNNING WITH RIFLES proves that there's more to offer. For when you are a common soldier, the sky is the limit.

In the game, you'll be thrown onto a battlefield with missions that must be completed. However, how you do that is part of the fun. Because it's an open-world title, you can complete the story in whatever way you wish. If you want to work together with your platoon to beat back the enemy, by all means. Or, if you want to do the stealthy approach and take your foes out from behind, go ahead. The more you do, the higher your rank will grow, and the more you'll be able to do.

Just the simplicity yet openness of f RUNNING WITH RIFLES makes it special. You're a common soldier, but one that can change the world. And with all the different ways you can complete missions, you can play this over and over again without feeling bored. That's really special.

War always changes in this game, so be ready for that!

Take enemies head on, or use an indirect approach, it's your call!

3. Yet Another Zombie Defense

The zombies are coming, and they won't stop. You know you're going to die, but the question is, how long will you last?

In Yet Another Zombie Defense, you play as a lone survivor of a zombie apocalypse. The zombie horde is never-ending, and you know you're going to die, but you're going to do all you can to survive as long as you can. In the daytime, you'll build up your defenses and prepare for the onslaught, and when night comes, you'll take as many zombies out as you can. You won't survive forever, but if you use your skills right, you'll be around for a while.

Yet Another Zombie Defense take the zombie defense trope and spins it around in a fun way. For now, you don't fight to live to the end, you live to fight another day, and see if you can make it through that one. And that's unique.

How long can you last against the horde?

Get creative, else you'll die much faster.

2.  Nation Red

You thought the zombie apocalypse was over, but it's not, it's evolved. And when zombies are as smart as humans, things tend to go badly.

In Nation Red, you're 30 years removed from the death of the final zombie, or so you thought. But now, in several Midwest towns, zombies are back, and they have guns this time around. You'll need to fight thousands of them in order to make it out alive. Take out the grunts, the bosses, and more, whatever it takes to live. Play by yourself, or with friends, whatever you need to do in order to survive and take out these zombie freaks.

Zombies are almost always shown as terrifying, yet not overtly smart. Yet with Nation Red, that's no longer a viable description. With several modes of play, and gameplay that is fast and frenetic, you're going to have to earn your stripes here.

Zombies with guns, that just sounds wrong.

Prepare yourself comrade, this isn't a war to be taken lightly.

1. Enter The Gungeon

A group of "heroes" on a mission, a gun that can kill the past, and a dungeon that is full of things trying to stop them. Load up, and get ready to blast your way to the finish line.

Enter The Gungeon is by and large one of the most popular bullet shooter/dungeon crawler games of all time. With the unique story of being one of a group of misfits that wants to erase their past mistakes, they'll go through anything to get the gun that can fix them. And with numerous enemies, loads of weapons, and plenty of ways to play with your friends, if you get this title, you won't be disappointed.

Enter The Gungeon is special not just because of its characters and story, but in the way it challenges the players. You have to face a dungeon full of traps and monsters all the while trying to stay alive. And yet, it also amps up the fun by giving you plenty of tools and weapons to take it all on. If you're looking for the best bang for your buck with a game that'll give you all that it has, Enter the Gungeon is that.

It's time to challenge your fate!

There's plenty of guns to use, all in the hopes of getting the best one of all.

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Most Fun Top Down RPGs:

7. Pillars of Eternity 2: Deadfire

A god of old has risen, and everything you worked to stop has come to naught. The only hope you have lies in the Deadfire archipelago. Set sail and find what you need.

The sequel to the popular RPG masterpiece, Pillars of Eternity 2: Deadfire continues the tale of your character on your journey to save the world, or die trying. You'll set off for new lands, get new companions, get new powers and abilities, and set sail for high adventures. Continue from your previous game, or start one from the beginning here and see where it takes you. A deep RPG awaits you.

The team behind Pillars of Eternity II know exactly how to make a deep RPG, and Pillars of Eternity 2: Deadfire is no exception. You could argue that they've made an even deeper experience than the first one, and that means you'll be playing this for a long time.

This archipelago brings many new wonders, including new powers for you!

But that also means there's going to be new threats to you as well.

6. Baldur's Gate 2 Enhanced Edition

A classic RPG reborn, a man with a dark destiny waiting to be unleashed. Or restrained. Your journey continues!

The original Baldur's Gate was a classic RPG that helped establish Bioware as one of the greatest RPG developers in the world. Baldur's Gate 2 Enhanced Edition is a remastering of their classic sequel, and it continues to show why this series has withstood the test of time. With a classic story, isometric gameplay, the ability to choose your path and more, if you haven't played this yet, do so.

As noted, the Baldur's Gate series is a classic, so a chance to play it with enhancements? That's too good to pass up.

A classic has been reborn. Are you ready to take the journey?

Witness the rebirth of one of the greatest RPGs ever made.

5. Diablo III

Evil has arisen once again, and it's up to you to put it back in its place. Choose your class, then unleash your powers on the underworld and all that stand in your way of saving the day.

Diablo III was over a decade in the making, and Blizzard changed many things in order to make this the game that many have wanted. There are more diverse classes, new magic and spells to use, loads of new monsters to fight, and upgraded graphics to really bring the isometric world to life. Craft your weapons and armor, get loyal followers so you can charge into battle in groups, and defeat all that stand in your way.

Diablo III took a lot of work to make, but the results speak for themselves. For a full action-RPG experience, Diablo III is not to be missed. Plus, with DLC and expansions like Reaper of Souls and Rise of the Necromancer, there's even more content than ever before!

The darkness has arisen, and you must be ready for the swarms of enemies that await you.

Assemble your team, or take on the darkness and its followers alone, it's your choice!

4. Divinity Original Sin 2

When the Divine have fallen, and the evil of the Void comes ever closer, you must rise. Pick your class, change the world, and become what the world has lost.

Divinity Original Sin 2 is the sequel to the massively successful Kickstarter-funded title. But this time, the dev team worked even harder to give you more opportunities to change the game, and the world, in the way you want. New playable races await you, and there are plenty of ways to talk and interact with your party and see what they're truly like. Plus, with epic combat and a story about becoming a god, Divinity Original Sin 2 is not to be missed.

It takes a lot to top what was already a hit, and one that no one saw coming. But the team behind Divinity Original Sin 2 did exactly that. They took what made the original game great, listened to feedback, added more choices, and made an even better RPG.

A world of wonders awaits you, and you must save it!

With numerous characters you can be, and abilities you can get, battles can take on many forms.

3. Albion Online

The world is your sandbox. Drop in, become what you want to be, team with who you want to team up with, and then set out to conquer your world.

There are many MMORPGs out there in the world, but Albion Online sets itself apart from the others by offering true freedom in terms of what you can do. Your character? It can be who you want, and more importantly, it doesn't have to be tied to a class. If you have the urge to change your playstyle in an instant,want to team up with someone and take over the world? Do it! Join a guild, or set up one of your own and try to claim as much as you can. Battle others for true supremacy.

As noted, there's a lot of MMORPGs that promise "freedom", but Albion Online really does deliver that. Start small, then build your way up, and up, and up. Whatever it takes to get what you want, you can do it.

A very special MMORPG awaits you!

Search anywhere and everywhere for what you need to advance.

2. Tyranny

The war between good and evil has come to a head...and evil prevailed. The world is now very different, but it's still able to change, and as a Fatebringer, the change is within your hands. Use it how you will.

Tyranny thrusts you into a very different kind of RPG world, yet one that is still defined by your decisions. However, the choices you make now are tied to your position of power, and what you choose to do with it. You can enforce your Lord's will and make sure he is obeyed with absolute authority. Or, you can lead the charge against him and institute your own version of new world order. With tactical combat that you can pause at anytime, lead your perfect battle scenario, then keep the order, or upend it.

Tyranny dares to be different with its very unique storyline. There are no good guys in Tyranny, just those who use power more kindly. And as such, you'll have a very different kind of gaming experience regardless of which path you take.

The fate of the people will be decided by your judgment. What will you choose?

While the story is dark, the combat is classic, so enjoy!

1. Planescape: Torment Enhanced Edition

One of the biggest and most important RPGs of all time is back. Planescape: Torment Enhanced Edition brings you all the greatness of the original RPG and gives back even more with new graphics, gameplay, and so much more.

You are the Nameless, a being of untold lives, yet you can't remember any of them. You are awoken by a deity and set on a journey to get the answers you so desperately seek. But to do so, you must fight untold hordes of monsters, seek help from others in the world, and travel to places that boggle the imagination. Fight hard, learn the truth, and face your destiny.

Planescape: Torment Enhanced Edition brings back the absolute best version of this classic RPG. If you haven't had the chance to play this game, this is the version you need to play to understand what all the love and hype is about.

One of the best RPGs is back to be played by a new generation of gamers!

The world of this game is near endless, are you ready to see it all?

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Most Fun Top Down Strategy Games:

6. They Are Billions

The zombie apocalypse has devastated the world, and now, only a few thousand humans remain. You must rebuild their world while being mindful that they don't get lost to the horde.

In They Are Billions, you'll find yourself building a new society for humankind in the wake of a devastating apocalypse. But though the war is generally over, there are millions of infected roaming the Earth. You must build up the future of humanity, and make sure the zombies don't ruin it for you. Build your world, arm your citizens, and make sure humanity doesn't go extinct.

They Are Billions doesn't sugarcoat how screwed the world is here. You have to survive, and you have to build in order to do that. Build your metropolis, but make sure that your people are well equipped to handle what's out there, for if you don't, you will pay the price.

Rebuild your world, and use whatever you need to make it happen.

The cities you make are important, as are the defenses that are needed for him.

5. Foxhole

There is a war. YOU are the driving force in that war. As is the next player, and the player after them. When the war is influenced by everyone, anything can happen.

Foxhole is a very unique kind of MMO, as EVERYONE affects EVERYONE in this never-ending war. As a single soldier, you'll do what you feel is best to help your side of the war effort. However, everyone else will try and do the same. Whether it's building bases, defenses, getting weapons, sabotaging the enemy, everything is permitted, and everyone can do it. The war can change in the blink of an eye depending on how far one person is willing to go.

We've always heard that MMO games are "influenced by everyone", but with Foxhole it's actually true, and that's awesome. Knowing that what you do can affect everyone in the game is incredibly satisfying.

A war without end, where everything can change via one person...sounds like fun!

Prepare for battle on all sides at all times.

4. Frostpunk

In a world that is cold, where all life is now on the brink because of the frozen tundra that is the world, you must build life. You must build the last city on Earth, but every single choice you make will cost lives, whether you want it to or not.

How far will you go to protect humanity as a whole? What will you build to ensure that the human race will endure? These are the questions put upon you, put upon the man or woman who must lead the last city on Earth to glory and lasting safety from the cold tundra. Use the steam technology around you, govern the people as best you can, and be ready to make the hard decisions to ensure the survival of the man over the few.

The world of Frostpunk is very special, because you're not fighting monsters here, you're fighting the weather. And by leading your people, you can try to guarantee their safety, but you may also doom them in the process. True risk management as you try and rebuild the world, that's very compelling.

The cold can make way for many beautiful things if you're willing to endure.

You'll need to make many different things in order to survive, are you ready?

3. Dawn of War 2

The Warhammer 40k universe is about to explode into war. And you must lead the strike force of one of these alien races in order to survive.

Dawn of War 2 brings the epic RTS action that the original Dawn of War set and crank it up to the next level. Play as ancient races, or epic space marines. Build up your squads to handle all the dangers that the battlefield will offer. A non-linear campaign awaits you, see what each race is fighting for, and what they have to offer once the fight begins. And if you don't want to fight alone, bring a friend along to help you in battle. A great many battles await you, how will you lead your side to victory?

Dawn of War 2 perfectly captures the feeling of an RTS while mixing it with the races and lore of Warhammer 40K. Any fan of this franchise will feel right at home here.

The Warhammer 40K universe is back in a way beloved by many.

With numerous races to control, everything can be different with a simple change in look.

2. Northgard

As Vikings, it is your duty to find new lands. And one day, a group of Vikings find a new land that they feel can be the perfect home to them. Until they realize what's really on it.

Northgard takes classic Viking culture and throws in a mix of the supernatural, for on the island you now call home is deadly Direwolves, as well as the undead! The further you go inland, the more danger you will be in! Set up your new colony, and build it up to handle all the threats of the island. There's more than one way to achieve victory, do what is best for your people or for yourself.

Viking mythology is always a good way to go in gaming, and Northgard brings the strategy element to it in the best way possible. With plenty of ways to play and achieve victory, Northgard is a title you can play over and over again.

A land land brings many wonders...and dangers.

The difference between living and thriving may just depend on what you build where.

1. Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun

Japan has been through many wars, but now, a new Shogun has given the land peace. But he knows it's only a matter of time before war comes again, so to prevent this, he hires 5 men to stop upcoming threats.

Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun is a very different kind of strategy game. Mainly because you have 5 different warriors you can use to handle a variety of tasks and challenges. Each one has strengths, each one has weaknesses, and each one has a unique style and personality for you to learn. Embrace the blades, and tackle all the threats the Shogun gives you so that peace can truly come to Japan!

Just putting a game in Feudal Japan is fun, but to bring multiple aspects of the culture to bear via the 5 blades of the Shogun is top notch. And with each one handling differently, you know that gameplay is always going to change.

A war for the throne is on, use whatever tactics you can to survive any encounter.

Feudal Japan is rendered beautifully, but that doesn't mean it can't get bloody.

Most Fun Top Down Horror Games:

4. Darkwood

A new perspective of horror arrives. Work by day, pray by night that you survive.

Darkwood is a new type of horror as it's one that has you in a deep world, one that changes every single day. You'll need to scavenge by day, and then protect yourself at night, else fall victim to what lies out there. There will be no guides, no hand-holding, only your wits, your skills, and plenty trying to kill you. Will you be able to survive? You're going to find out.

Horror games often flirt with the idea of testing you as well as scaring you. But with Darkwood, they honestly try and push you to be the best survivor you can...if you can survive at all that is.

This game proves horror can be viewed from any perspective.

Constant vigilance will be needed to survive.

3. Project Zomboid

What's better than a zombie game? A multiplayer zombie game where everyone tries to live, and everyone will die.

In Project Zomboid, you must test your skills as you find, loot, steal, and build in order to survive the world full of zombies that are all around you. You can play in singleplayer and test yourself against the AI. Or, you can jump into a multiplayer server and see how you stack up against players all over the world. You will die eventually, but if you're quick, if you're clever, and if you're willing to go all out, you can make sure a TON of other players go out first.

Project Zomboid is a game that prides itself on taking the norms and putting a twist on them. A multiplayer server zombie game? Epic. A massive map where anything can happen anytime? That's pretty cool.

Zombies are everywhere, and they won't stop hunting you, will you make it long?

Did you not believe us when we said they were everywhere?

2. Survivalist

Humanity has fallen apart, and after you emerge from your bunker after the fallout, you must try and rebuild society! Or die trying.

In Survivalist, you must do your hardest to find the remaining sections of humanity, then talk with them to gain their trust, and then work together to start the world over. As their leader, you will make choices that affect them all, and they will remember all that you do. What's more, you're not the only people trying to rebuild the world. You'll have to work something out with them, or fight them to ensure your survival.

One of the big things that makes Survivalist so good is that it has a deep conversation system with AI that remember all your choices, and they will come back around, regardless of whether they were good or bad. And with all the randomness you might expect from a game like this, there's plenty of ways it can go.

Stay in the know, and be mindful of everything that's going on.

Every decision you make will be remembered by all, so choose wisely.

1. How To Survive

You're shipwrecked. You find yourself on an island that defies explanation, and there's one question that flows through your mind..."How to Survive?"

Learn fast or die, as How To Survive pushes you through a massive island full of enemies, and demands that you learn how to fight back, or else. You must find food and water to stay healthy. Shelter to protect you from the elements. Be able to build fire. And of course, get weapons to help you fight the mutated freaks that call this island home. But don't worry, there's a survival guide out there waiting to be found! Get it, and you might have a better shot. Or don't, and see if you can survive using your natural instincts.

How To Survive is as much a parody game as it is a real one. It gives you plenty of danger for sure, but it also pokes fun with the whole "put together the survival guide book". It's really clever, but also really challenging.

Survival isn't just a requirement, it's a gameplay mechanic!

Zombies will try to end you, end them first!