TOP DOWN GAMES

Explore our collection of Top Down games. From classics to new releases, find your next favorite game.

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Decision
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Frantic
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Pixelvader
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Ten Second War
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Freeway Fury 2
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Notebook Wars 3
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Medieval Rampage
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Endless War 7
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Untouchable
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Zombie Last Night 2
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Notebook Wars 2
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Darkest Days
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Trafalgar Origins
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Freeway Fury
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Battle for Alandria
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Bit Blast
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GunBall 2: Emperor Revenge
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Endless Migration 2 DEMO
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Destroy All Zombies III
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Notebook Wars
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Zombie Madness
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GARE
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Red Fluxion
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Frantic 3
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Starmageddon
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Fig. 8
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Async Racing
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Toxie Radd 2
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ZitS: the Saviour - Act 1
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Fly Hard 2
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Notebook Wars 3: Unleashed
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Stealth Assassin
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Road Wolves
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Notebook Space Wars
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Medieval Rampage 2
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Mobs, Inc.
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WhiteboardWar: ChopRaider
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DarkBase 3 - Phoenix Team
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Zombies in the Shadow
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Vector Effect
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Nyos
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Mystery IQ Test
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Fox Game: Idle Colony Sim
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Hover Bot Arena 2
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Top Defense
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Tyrian Cavern
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Zombie Outbreak Simulator
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Robert The Elf
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Daytraders of the Dead

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Top Down Games

Top down games show the action from above, like looking at a map. This view lets you see all the rooms, enemies, and secret paths. Because you can see everything, you can quickly make smart choices about where to move and when to attack or dodge. This style works for games where you dodge bullets, move a team around on a grid, or just explore. The bird's-eye view helps you keep track of what's happening everywhere.
Top down games have been around since the late 1970s, when game systems couldn't do 3D graphics. Classic games like Space Invaders and Gauntlet used this view to create exciting gameplay. In the 1990s, games like The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past and Syndicate added stories and new ideas. Today, many modern indie games, like Hotline Miami and Enter the Gungeon, also use top down angles.
Because you can see the whole level at once, creators can add smart traps, tricky patterns, and puzzles. You usually move in eight directions, and you can attack or use skills wherever you aim. Some games have random levels to keep things fresh, while others let you plan each move in turns. In every case, spotting dangers quickly is important.
Top down games work well on many devices. The clear view fits on small screens, and the controls are usually simple for keyboards, controllers, or touchscreens. Whether you like classic pixel art or modern graphics, these games offer both quick play sessions and long adventuresโ€”all seen from above.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What makes a game top down?
A game is called top down when the camera sits above the world, looking straight or slightly angled downward. This lets you see your character, nearby enemies and the surrounding environment all at once.
Are top down games good for beginners?
Yes. The clear view reduces camera hassles, so new players can focus on movement and timing. Many titles also offer simple controls that are easy to learn before introducing deeper mechanics.
Which devices support top down games online?
Most modern browsers, PCs, consoles and mobile devices can run top down games. Because the graphics are often 2D, they do not need high-end hardware to play smoothly.
Can I play top down games with friends?
Many support co-op or competitive modes, locally or online. Look for features like split screen, shared screen or multiplayer lobbies in the game description.

Play the Best Top Down Games!

  • Decision

    Clean up the city from hordes of zombies! Recon territories, destroy enemies, capture factories ...

  • Frantic

    Prepare to take on hundreds of colourful spacecrafts... per second.

  • Frantic 2

    Time to blow up some more colourful spaceships, this time with style. Many more levels, ships an...

  • Pixelvader

    Control a little ship in this space shooter style game. Start as a weak and harmless ship and pow...

  • Ten Second War

    Lead a perfect coordinated attack to destroy all of the enemies in under 10 seconds. Replay the ...

  • Freeway Fury 2

    Freeway Fury is back! Jump from vehicle to vehicle and speed down each stretch of highway before ...

  • Notebook Wars 3

    Get ready for the ultimate notebook shooter! Destroy hundreds of enemies and bosses to earn enoug...

  • Medieval Rampage

    Medieval Rampage: The Forsaken Pass Battle your way through 25 waves of non-stop combat to aveng...

  • Endless War 7

    Next part of the Endless War series brings you behind the enemy lines of World War 2. No, you don...

  • Untouchable

    You've got some sort of ship! And now you must survive and obliterate the hordes of enemies tryin...