- #1 Mutant Fighting Cup 2
78% matchMostly Positive79% of 79 reviews2017
Dev: playchocolate
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Evolve, mutate and train your monsters to win the monster championship in hard brutal turn-based strategy battles!
Why similar: RPG 48.9%, Action 28.9%, Indie 22.2%
- #2 Five Elements
76% matchMostly Positive73% of 40 reviews2017
Dev: TaosX
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Five Elements is a real time strategy game about managing energies of five Taoist elements (fire, earth, metal, water and wood). The hero is a monk in quest for Enlightenment.
Why similar: Strategy 47.1%, RPG 35.3%, Indie 17.6%
- #3 Plague Road
74% matchMostly Negative31% of 29 reviews2017
Dev: Arcade Distillery
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Rescue survivors, fight monsters and explore a once great city fallen to plague in a dark fantasy game combining turn-based tactical strategy and roguelike elements.
Why similar: Strategy 43%, RPG 40.3%, Indie 16.7%
- #4 Eidetus
57% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Expletive Studios
Windows
Remember Your Power
Why similar: Strategy 39.6%, RPG 37%, Action 23.4%
- #5 Fading of Zarya 7
57% matchNo user reviews
Dev: SiBear Games
Windows
About the Game Rare chemical materials have been found on a newly discovered planet – Tesaur, far into space. He who controls these resources will make a great leap in energy and economic areas for humanity.
Why similar: Strategy 34.2%, RPG 32%, Action 19.9%, Indie 13.9%
- #6 Soul Tech: Millennium
57% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Must Imagine Entertainment
Windows
Inspired by the likes of MechWarrior, Armored Core, Pacific Rim, and more... With unique combat mechanics and engaging story-driven campaign, Soul Tech is not your average Mecha.
Why similar: Strategy 33.6%, RPG 33.1%, Action 19.6%, Indie 13.7%
- #7 Star Fighters
57% matchNo user reviews2040
Dev: Orakga
Windows · Mac · Linux
Star Fighters is a fully cross-platform shooter RPG where you can hunt down other players' spaceships or AI bots, either by yourself or as a team with your friends.
Why similar: Strategy 34.7%, RPG 32.5%, Action 19.2%, Indie 13.5%
- #8 Forged
57% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Martov CoPub: Martov Co
Windows
Forged is a PvP and PvE arena battler. With diverse influences ranging from Clash Royale and Warcraft 3 to Slay the Spire and Returnal Forged offers players short fast paced 5 minute matches against their friends, or against different bot heroes. Play in VR or desktop with native cross play.
Why similar: Strategy 38.2%, RPG 35.7%, Action 21.2%, Indie 4.9%
- #9 Tower Dwellers
68% matchMixed53% of 45 reviews2016
Dev: ECC GAMES SP. Z O.O.
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Tower Dwellers is a unit crafting tower defence that features lots of micromanagement and keeps the player engaged in the battle throughout the entire game.
Why similar: Strategy 51.5%, Action 28.5%, Indie 20%
- #10 Neonoen
56% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Rabbit - Pajama Monkey GamesPub: Rabbit
Windows
Solve an array of mind (and light) bending puzzles and engage in strategic, action-filled combat with several epic neon guardians to move forward through the labyrinth of Neonorn, all in an effort to try to save the world from eternal darkness.
Why similar: Strategy 34.2%, RPG 32%, Action 20.2%, Indie 13.7%
- #11 Mercury Fallen
51% matchMostly Positive79% of 307 reviews2023
Dev: Nitrous ButterflyPub: indie.io
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 86%
A sci-fi colony management sim with a focus on exploration, expansion, and survival. Rebuild your underground facility, manage colonists and robots, and uncover the mysteries of an alien world light-years from Earth. Dig deep, expand across the surface, and shape your new home.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #12 Glory Warrior : Lord of Darkness
55% matchNo user reviews
Dev: HGames-ArtWorks
Windows · Mac · Linux
After centuries of peace, the world has been thrown into darkness and chaos. The dead have risen to reclaim the realm for themselves. The Lord of Darkness plans to destroy your kingdom and cast the world into an infernal apocalypse
Why similar: RPG 33.8%, Strategy 31.6%, Action 21.7%, Indie 12.9%
- #13 Capsize
55% matchNo user reviews
Dev: OctoBeet Studio
Windows
Capsize is a rogue-like, deck-building, single player adventure. Build your pirate crew, stealing crew members from the other factions and promote them to unlock new powers. All in comic hand-drawn 2D style.
Why similar: Strategy 44.1%, RPG 38.8%, Indie 17.1%
- #14 净土英雄 - Heroes of Pure land
55% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Cloudmoon Studios
Windows
“Heroes of Pure land” is an independent game that integrates strategy, cultivation and moba-like gameplay.Players need to collect all kinds of skills, and then through the battlefield, challenge the BOSS, one-on-one hit, martial arts conference and other ways to cultivate the characteristics of the hero, unify the last pure land.
Why similar: Strategy 43.6%, RPG 39.5%, Indie 16.9%
- #15 Arcane Legacy
55% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Wisdom Games
Windows
Arcane Legacy: Turn-Based Fantasy Tactical Game This is Lodmor, the land of the Fathers, the Empire's Core. To help maintaining the peace, the emperor has established the Judgement of the arcanium, where Champions selected by the Great Houses – the Archmages – battle against each other.
Why similar: Strategy 44.5%, RPG 39.8%, Indie 15.7%
- #16 Brutal Scales
55% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Missiles are Magic
Windows
Tactics Role Playing Game where you and your friends fight for control of your school.
Why similar: Strategy 43%, RPG 40.3%, Indie 16.7%
- #17 Seven Sins - Academic Version
55% matchNo user reviews
Dev: much2pro4youPub: MediaCube Games
Windows
Seven Sins is a 4-6 player online multiplayer game, in which you and your teammates have to work together in order to survive - but beware! Everyone could be stained with one of the seven sins or decide to betray the group and follow their own goals...
Why similar: Strategy 43%, RPG 40.3%, Indie 16.7%
- #18 Pixel Force 像素特攻队
55% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Gemini Stars Games
Windows
“Pixel Force” is the fourth work of TSM series. This work adopts a new way of turn-based game. I believe it will bring you a fresh world. ·New Sandbox world ·Collect materials and synthesize equipment ·Optional battlefield
Why similar: Strategy 42.9%, RPG 40.1%, Indie 17%
- #19 Mistress of Maids
55% matchNo user reviews
Dev: YDKR
Windows
Turn-based, but fast-paced, roguelike-game when you do not need to think over each turn and count the HP. If you see the weak - kill him! And if you see a strong man - run away, or think how to defeat him and earn experience and money.
Why similar: Strategy 42.3%, RPG 41.3%, Indie 16.4%
- #20 Battle Buddies VR
54% matchNo user reviews
Dev: C5A
Windows
Battle Buddies is a local co-op Tower defence and VR first person shooter in one.
Why similar: Strategy 35.7%, RPG 28.7%, Action 21.7%, Indie 13.9%
- #21 Legioncraft
53% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,374 reviews2022
Dev: Way YorkPub: INDIECN
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 57%
Loslan needs you! The Legion is waiting for your call! Gather your strength, prepare your food, contribute your love, and pull out your gold coin!
Why similar: Strategy 43.3%, RPG 39.5%, Indie 17.2%
- #22 Chrysalis
54% matchNo user reviews
Dev: OWLandFOX
Windows · Mac · Linux
A journey of a lifetime...and beyond!Chrysalis follows the quest of Comet - a warrior monkey descended from the stars on a mission to save his ethereal mother who has become cocooned at the centre of the earth by the one known only as the mysterious 'Long Shadow'.
Why similar: Strategy 33.9%, RPG 31.7%, Action 20.6%, Indie 13.8%
- #23 Noga
48% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: Ilan Manor
Windows
Noga is an action RPG with shooting and driving mechanics. Drive and fight aliens and spaceships on the hostile roads. Upgrade your vehicle, your weapon, and your character, as you try to save your friend from the hands of the aliens.
Why similar: RPG 51%, Action 28.8%, Indie 20.2%
- #24 Dragon City
53% matchNo user reviews
Dev: TWOODY PRODUCTIONS
Windows
You probably aren't tough enough to play this game better move along.
Why similar: Strategy 32.9%, RPG 32.5%, Action 21.1%, Indie 13.5%
- #25 Badland Envoys
53% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Brave New GamesPub: ARP Games
Windows
Become a Badland Envoy. Gather your crew, arm your rides, and travers the desolated wastelands filled with danger, high octane destruction, and fast paced chases. Manage expeditions in tactical mode or take direct control over the action.
Why similar: Strategy 34.5%, RPG 32.7%, Action 19.4%, Indie 13.4%
- #26 Furs of Fury
57% matchPositive85% of 13 reviews2021
Dev: Your Infamous HarpPub: Your Infamous
Windows · Mac
Creatures of the forest, unite! Rats run amok across the countryside. Demonic creeps roam the barren fields of our once lush woodland. The most peaceful of beasts are now brimming with FURY! The future of every beast is in your paws. Are you friend? Or are you fur?
Why similar: Strategy 35.6%, RPG 31.3%, Action 19.7%, Indie 13.4%
- #27 Hulala Baby
53% matchNo user reviews
Dev: NN GAME
Windows
Hulala Baby, is a leisure game. It tells the story of the heroine's growth from childhood to adulthood. During her growth, she met many interesting people and things.
Why similar: RPG 35.9%, Strategy 33.1%, Action 17.4%, Indie 13.5%
- #28 Schedule I
40% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 286,517 reviews2025
Dev: TVGS
Windows
Median: 18.5 hrsMean: 27.7 hrs≥1hr: 97%
From small-time dope pusher to kingpin - manufacture and distribute a range of drugs throughout the grungy city of Hyland Point. Expand your empire with properties, businesses, employees and more.
Why similar: Strategy 58.1%, Action 41.9%
- #29 Pick Your Poison
53% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ranmantaru Games
Windows
Pick a disadvantage each level, how far can you go in this roguelike?
Why similar: Strategy 50.7%, Action 29%, Indie 20.3%
- #30 Mars Wars
53% matchNo user reviews
Dev: lonewolfdesign
Windows
Mars Wars is a top-down shooter game, where you have to defend your base from aliens on Mars. You control a rover with different weapons that you can use to kill the aliens.
Why similar: Strategy 50.7%, Action 29%, Indie 20.3%
- #31 For Inco
60% matchMixed65% of 57 reviews2019
Dev: MoonlightGames
Windows
This is a RPG game that grows through killing monsters to raise levels and create various items.
Why similar: Strategy 32.8%, RPG 32.3%, Action 20.9%, Indie 14%
- #32 The Afterwoods
52% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Shiny Moss Studios
Windows
In this VR first person RPG, a young mage embarks on a perilous journey to gather friendly familiars, find lost magic, and learn the secrets of the dark woods to defeat a dangerous nemesis who has taken the realm.
Why similar: RPG 33.7%, Strategy 32.4%, Action 19.9%, Indie 14%
- #33 Astral Battlefield / 星界战场
52% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Bitca
Windows · Linux
A Turn-based Strategy Sci-Fi Board Game.
Why similar: Strategy 63.4%, RPG 19.1%, Indie 17.5%
- #34 Abyss Cave
46% matchPositive83% of 36 reviews2024
Dev: Piao Jingfu
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 97%
As a member of an elite squad, you are tasked with a mission to penetrate into the great abyss. You are to explore an unknown cave system and eliminate all threats that may arise, Good luck Soldier!
Why similar: Strategy 52.6%, Action 27.8%, Indie 19.5%
- #35 Defend Them !
57% matchPositive90% of 10 reviews2021
Dev: Butter Fly Games
Windows
Defend Them ! is a fictionally ironic tower defense game about killing enemies and defending human infrastructure.
Why similar: Strategy 34.9%, RPG 32.1%, Action 19.4%, Indie 13.6%
- #36 WindSoul
51% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Int
Windows · Mac
WindSoul is a project of recreation and reinvention Sea-Battle game experience. It consists of two versions of the game, each one represents a different gaming experience: Classic and Remastered. Inside of it there are all-new game modes and "Global Campaign Mode"...
Why similar: Strategy 52.9%, RPG 47.1%
- #37 War of Ashird
51% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Kumiho SoftPub: Igrasil Studio
Windows
Through a twist of fate, a lowly peasant becomes a key player in the war between three powerful nations. From his humble beginnings, our hero will rise in rank through his mighty deeds on the battlefield—until he commands an army of his own.
Why similar: Strategy 34.7%, RPG 33.5%, Action 18.6%, Indie 13.1%
- #38 Samurai Forge
51% matchNo user reviews
Dev: deeparrowstudio
Windows · Mac
Samurai Forge is a Collectible Card Game unlike anything you have ever played before!
Why similar: Strategy 51.7%, RPG 48.3%
- #39 Fantasization
51% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Codens Oy
Windows · Mac
Fantasization is a team-based roleplaying game with turn-based tactical combat, deep RPG mechanics and an evolving procedurally generated world with multiple factions.
Why similar: Strategy 51.7%, RPG 48.3%
- #40 Orbiz
60% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2019
Dev: Anoman Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 98%
Orbiz is a local coop multiplayer game with rogue-like elements. The primary objective of the game is to engage in three levels of combat with various zombies on each spherical world before locating the portal to travel to the next one.
Why similar: Action 59.5%, Indie 40.5%
- #41 Call of the Void
51% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Lux Games
Windows · Mac
After a series of black outs, you find a video left by yourself with instructions to retrieve designs for a secret technology. As events unfold, your decisions on how to retrieve items and deal with unexpected situations dictates how the rest of the story plays out.
Why similar: Strategy 33.8%, RPG 31.7%, Action 20%, Indie 14.5%
- #42 Neon District: Season One
51% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Blockade Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
F2P Cyberpunk RPG like never before. Battle through procedural and story-driven missions to collect characters, gear, juice and parts. Adapt quickly to increasingly difficult enemies and complex puzzles, master the rich trading-card game battle mechanics, and grok tactics to survive in the District.
Why similar: RPG 42.2%, Strategy 40.9%, Indie 17%
- #43 Twinora
51% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 2kPixel Studios LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Twinora is an anime-styled RPG where you clear dungeons, face unique monsters, and collect items to get stronger! Prepare to find treasure and learn new abilities throughout your journey with your best friend.
Why similar: Strategy 43%, RPG 40.3%, Indie 16.7%
- #44 无尽深渊
51% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 真理研究所
Windows
这是一款在命令行终端的,命令行游戏,玩家将操控这名角色在这个迷宫般的地牢中寻找离开的方式的回合制rpg游戏,在里面遇到各种各样的人和事,游戏以开地牢房间的踩雷的遇怪机制的rpg同步回合制游戏。玩家可选择战士、法师、盗贼、游侠等角色来体验游戏,游戏的剧情是环绕着不同的角色故事来张开。游戏怪物以及人物的数值模型是以龙与地下城第三版进行一些魔改制作而成。和对手交战越久对方的属性就会慢慢露出来。战斗越久就会越简单。
Why similar: Strategy 43%, RPG 40.3%, Indie 16.7%
- #45 Snailiens
61% matchMixed50% of 10 reviews2018
Dev: 562 InteractivePub: 562 Interactive LLC.
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Introducing Snailiens! The adorably terrifying monsters aimed at stealing all of Earth’s cabbages. In this VR tower defense game, you play as the commander of the S.A.L.T. defense network. In virtual reality you construct towers, equip guns, and fight off the Snailien invaders.
Why similar: Strategy 51.5%, Action 28.5%, Indie 20%
- #46 ARC Raiders
39% matchVery Positive86% of 370,194 reviews2025
Dev: Embark Studios
Windows
Median: 40.1 hrsMean: 85.5 hrs≥1hr: 97%
ARC Raiders is a multiplayer extraction adventure, set in a lethal future earth, ravaged by a mysterious mechanized threat known as ARC.
Why similar: Action 100%
- #47 After Crisis: Snowstorm
51% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 哆哔科技
Windows
A game with survival and decryption elements in a frozen world.
Why similar: Strategy 42.6%, RPG 40.6%, Indie 16.8%
- #48 Dungeon Marauder
51% matchNo user reviews
Dev: KROMVO Games
Windows
Dungeon Marauder is a puzzle-oriented, roguelite game where you guide a knight who can only move in a single direction at a time. Cleverly use the layout of the dangerous dungeons to your advantage while avoiding traps and enemies trying to stop you in your mighty quest!
Why similar: Strategy 42%, RPG 40.6%, Indie 17.4%
- #49 Games
51% matchNo user reviews
Pub: Actually Awesome Studios
Windows
A battle to save your friends in the most epic way.
Why similar: RPG 48.6%, Action 30.2%, Indie 21.2%
- #50 Fault & Fragment
51% matchNo user reviews
Dev: One Million Machine
Windows
Fault & Fragment is a game about exploring the ghost of a world, searching for a way to lay it to rest. Travel far, contend with terrible foes, and reignite the leylines that once powered your kingdom.
Why similar: RPG 48.6%, Action 30.2%, Indie 21.2%
- #51 The Waylanders
55% matchMixed47% of 447 reviews2022
Dev: GATO STUDIO
Windows
Slip the bonds of fate in this party-based RPG filled with Celtic myth and historical legend. Discover thrilling adventure alongside mortal companions and immortal allies as you explore the world of The Waylanders.
Why similar: RPG 33.9%, Strategy 33.8%, Action 19.2%, Indie 13.1%
- #52 Pottis Dream Forge
51% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Pottis Defense Force
Windows
Pottis Dream Forge is a text-based RPG that aims to recapture the days where untalented developers could publish a game and still find success.
Why similar: Strategy 41.8%, RPG 41.2%, Indie 17.1%
- #53 Bounty Killer
51% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Galaxy Game StudioPub: Galaxy Game Studio
Windows
“Bountykiller” is a shooting game. It's talking about a Bounty Killer & bandit group in the old western U.S.A. You can play on PC using the HTC vive and Oculus Rift.
Why similar: RPG 49.4%, Action 29.2%, Indie 21.4%
- #54 Sword of Fireheart - The Awakening Element
51% matchNo user reviews
Dev: gillenew
Windows
Walk through a vast world facing a varied horde of creatures that need to be exterminated and puzzles that need to be solved, then bring peace back to your village.
Why similar: RPG 51%, Action 28.8%, Indie 20.2%
- #55 Diving City
51% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Combo X Camp
Windows
Diving City is an action RPG with strategy elements, featuring Karl, who has been trapped in Luvania, an underground megacity built by a mysterious civilisation, for reasons unknown. Karl will have to collect elemental cubes from the surroundings and create makeshift traps to unlock the way forward when facing the indescribable...
Why similar: Strategy 37.8%, RPG 35.3%, Indie 26.9%
- #56 sword story
55% match2 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2021
Dev: like
Windows
Challenge powerful monsters in the game, experience a thrilling adventure
Why similar: Strategy 34.7%, RPG 32.6%, Action 19.2%, Indie 13.5%
- #57 Survival Maze
54% match6 user reviews33% of 6 reviews2021
Dev: Sergey JakovlevPub: TAC Games
Windows
A visual novel-clicker. You are the mayor, choosing laws under pressure from a dictator. Illustrated reforms, a social simulator of society, and a story that changes with your clicks. Can you save the city and your conscience?
Why similar: Strategy 41.1%, RPG 26.9%, Indie 16%, Action 16%
- #58 CHROMATOSE
51% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Akabaka
Windows
ESCAPE THE NIGHTMARE OR NEVER WAKE UP. Chromatose is a card battler visual novel where you fight to change the fates of eight characters whose minds wander an ever-shifting world between life and death. The clock is ticking. Can you save them all?
Why similar: Strategy 42.8%, RPG 40.1%, Indie 17.1%
- #59 大巫 Great Witcher
50% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 莫离游戏
Windows
《大巫》展示上古神话时期先天神圣、神兽、妖族、巫族、人类共同构成了莽荒狂野的山海经世界,游戏采用Roguelike的方式,游戏全局开启随机路径,面对各种奇遇和上古异兽BOSS,没有职业限制,以技能组合自由创造BD为核心玩法,摆脱了线性的束缚,你会因为创造了全新技能,拾取不同的神器,而使游戏有无穷无尽的变化。
Why similar: Strategy 42.7%, RPG 40.5%, Indie 16.8%