- #1 Defect
71% matchMostly Positive74% of 57 reviews2016
Dev: Three Phase Interactive Pty Ltd
Windows · Mac · Linux
Create the most powerful ship in the galaxy piece by piece, take it into battle and then lose your ship to a traitorous crew in an endless cycle of punishment and revenge.
Why similar: Strategy 36.1%, Action 23%, Space 21.8%, Sci-fi 13.4%, Indie 5.7%
- #2 Jarheads
57% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Gareth Williams
Windows · Mac · Linux
Jarheads is a fast-paced tactical shooter with fully-destructible environments. Jarheads comprises of a 50 mission single-player (or two-player online co-op) campaign and a separate online multiplayer experience for up to 8 players with a variety of explosive game modes.
Why similar: Strategy 52.7%, Action 47.3%
- #3 Mars Wars
57% 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 46.3%, Action 43%, Indie 10.7%
- #4 Pick Your Poison
57% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ranmantaru Games
Windows
Pick a disadvantage each level, how far can you go in this roguelike?
Why similar: Strategy 46.3%, Action 43%, Indie 10.7%
- #5 Iron Armada
56% matchMostly Positive77% of 177 reviews2024
Dev: Bluedrake42Pub: Drakeling Labs
Windows
Iron Armada is a multiplayer, space-faring combat game where players must team up to build a fleet of ships in order to survive the perils of space and defeat the opposing player faction. Build ships of all shapes and sizes, mine resources, and scavenge parts with friends to conquer the universe!
Why similar: Strategy 45.1%, Action 40.2%, Space 13.2%, Indie 1.5%
- #6 Arkin
66% matchMixed55% of 29 reviews2019
Dev: Raven Sword Industries
Windows
Arkin is a first person space combat experience. Take control of the latest in starfighter technology and fight for humanity's survival against the brutal alien onslaught.
Why similar: Action 40.8%, Space 34%, Sci-fi 15.4%, Indie 9.9%
- #7 Metal Savior Black
57% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Gray Mantis
Windows
A fast paced sci-fi shooter with tons of enemies, weapons and secrets to unlock. Will you survive the onslaught?
Why similar: Action 43.8%, Space 31.1%, Sci-fi 17.6%, Indie 7.5%
- #8 Infinite Abyss
63% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2020
Dev: Seven Arm Octopus
Windows
Infinite Abyss is a combination of a dynamic game of action with strategic elements in a stylized 2D world. You will play the role of the last living astronaut to survive on a lonely planet.
Why similar: Strategy 35.5%, Action 34.1%, Space 22.2%, Indie 8.2%
- #9 Xalos Conquest
50% matchPositive100% of 12 reviews2025
Dev: SoulWolfxPub: Theatric Games
Windows
Awaken my Xalos, the Venishien Empire calls for you! Conquer Earth against the Egyptians and Romans with our robotic might. As Sci-Fi meets Medieval in a epic top-down side-scroller war!
Why similar: Strategy 32.6%, Action 29.3%, Space 19.7%, Sci-fi 11.1%, Indie 7.3%
- #10 Starion Tactics
68% matchMixed40% of 177 reviews2014
Dev: Corncrow Games
Windows
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 97%
After assuming command of one of four human or alien factions vying for galactic dominance, immediately define your game’s scope. Play for minutes to hours across tens to hundreds of planets in single-player skirmish or multiplayer modes—it’s entirely up to you.
Why similar: Strategy 41%, Space 26.7%, Action 26%, Indie 6.2%
- #11 Seamspace: Minesweeper
49% matchVery Positive94% of 88 reviews2025
Dev: Polynomial Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
The classic Minesweeper experience launched into a 3D space environment. Strategically reveal cells against a backdrop of stars and nebulae to beat your best times. Play the traditional beginner, intermediate, and expert difficulties or take control and create your own board in the custom mode.
Why similar: Space 45.4%, Strategy 31.1%, Sci-fi 23.5%
- #12 LazerGrrl
49% matchPositive97% of 34 reviews2025
Dev: Sandwich Generation
Windows
Fast paced PVP strategy. Bomberman meets RTS.
Why similar: Strategy 46.7%, Action 42.8%, Indie 10.5%
- #13 RockBuster
67% matchNo user reviews2018
Dev: Twisted Bit Inc.
Windows
As an asteroid miner, your goal is to complete different kind of missions from asteroid mining to securing the galaxy. Buy new more powerful ships, find rare equipment and reveal all the greatest riches of the space rocks.
Why similar: Strategy 42.3%, Action 25.8%, Space 25.5%, Indie 6.4%
- #14 FleetCOMM
66% matchMostly Negative23% of 31 reviews2016
Dev: Rogue StarPub: FleetCOMM Technologies LLC
Windows
FLEETCOMM is a tactical squadron combat game overflowing with hardcore maneuvers and space-borne gunplay.
Why similar: Strategy 36.9%, Action 32.1%, Space 23%, Indie 8%
- #15 Abyss Cave
50% 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 48.3%, Action 41.4%, Indie 10.3%
- #16 TEAM SWITCH VR - EXPERTS BURGLARY AGENCY
50% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Virtual Studios
Windows
Team Switch is a virtual reality asynchronus co-op game, you are a robber assisted by your team, who can send you instructions to help you with a manual.
Why similar: Strategy 47.1%, Action 42.3%, Indie 10.6%
- #17 Poly Defense
50% matchNo user reviews
Dev: XOAProductions
Windows
PolyTown is under attack! Can you save it? Build attack turrets and mazes to slow down and destroy the attacking fleet. Upgrade your towers and find a strategy to win the round. Sounds easy? Prove it! Poly Defense features a variety of exciting levels. Be the hero that PolyTown direly needs! Play now!
Why similar: Strategy 45.2%, Action 44.7%, Indie 10.1%
- #18 Winter Cometh
50% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Gallent Games
Windows
Choose your faction and battle against other players with massive armies and AI camps or raids. In a dynamic environment from growing kingdoms and changing weather effecting far more than just the worlds appearance. To obtain the power and become the one true king. Beware Winter Cometh.
Why similar: Strategy 46.3%, Action 43%, Indie 10.7%
- #19 Zoo Strikers
50% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Big Dream
Windows · Mac
Zoo Strikers is an online 3D platformer like no other; Race online against others, or fight them in classic tactical shooter game-modes, with tight 3rd person platformer controls and bearfelf! What more could you want?
Why similar: Strategy 46.8%, Action 42.6%, Indie 10.6%
- #20 Bulleto Master
50% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Browith
Windows
Bulleto Master is a game in the wild wild west style. You shoot and control your bullets and try to move them to bunce and hit your targets.You can also go into slow motion for a limited time to gain additional controls over them. Defeat all the enemies and keep your town safe at all cost.
Why similar: Strategy 47.1%, Action 42.3%, Indie 10.6%
- #21 The Roaring Empire
50% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ArGeymsPub: Komiker Media
Windows · Mac
How about entering an epic and fantastic medieval world than you've ever seen before. In the legendary world of The Roaring Empire, you can talk to dragons, charm and guide your adventure with countless characters. Add a new color of RPG with this game.
Why similar: Strategy 47.1%, Action 42.3%, Indie 10.6%
- #22 Electric Sheep: A Cyberpunk Dystopia
50% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Cross-Media Productions
Windows
In the near future, humanity has been minimalized, as the rise of android-rule crushes any threats to its near-term dominance. As part of the resistance, it’s your goal to undermine the automated dictatorship, and help free mankind from its robotic bonds.
Why similar: Strategy 47.1%, Action 42.3%, Indie 10.6%
- #23 Bleak
49% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Interdiction Studios
Windows
Bleak is a Sci-Fi survival game. You must fight the planetary environments to survive and thrive. Currently available features are basic base building and mining with Researching new technology and discovering new flora and fauna coming soon. Play alone or coop with friends, its up to you.
Why similar: Action 44%, Space 26.9%, Sci-fi 18.2%, Indie 11%
- #24 Alpha MMXXV
49% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Michael Livens
Windows
PvP keyboard share space shooter, you and you buddy's duke it out on the same keyboard with a last assortment of vessels from light fighters up to capital ships, all with unique special abilities and weapon arrays.
Why similar: Strategy 34.9%, Action 34.5%, Space 18.8%, Sci-fi 11.7%
- #25 Stellar Command
52% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Beeseland Games
Windows
"Command your starship through hostile space in Stellar Command, a turn-based tactical combat game. Manage ship systems, upgrade weapons, and outsmart enemies as you navigate through increasingly dangerous sectors. Every decision affects survival."
Why similar: Strategy 32.2%, Action 31.7%, Space 20.9%, Sci-fi 12.8%, Indie 2.4%
- #26 HEXTERMINATE
58% matchMixed69% of 39 reviews2020
Dev: Wings of Steel
Windows · Linux
HEXTERMINATE is a top-down shooter which puts you in the role of an Imperial Captain. Your mission is to reclaim a galaxy shattered by centuries of in-fighting. Customise your ship with dozens of different modules, fight side by side with allied fleets and reunite the galaxy under Imperial rule.
Why similar: Action 40.7%, Space 31.2%, Sci-fi 17.6%, Indie 10.5%
- #27 Battle of the Bookworms
48% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Erikduss
Windows
Command your wriggling worm army in an epic battle for supremacy! Face off against rival worm legions, and evolve your units through the ages to gain a strategic edge. Obtain powerful power-ups, master cunning strategies, and outmaneuver your opponents to claim ultimate victory!
Why similar: Strategy 47.1%, Action 42.3%, Indie 10.6%
- #28 Ballz Royale
48% matchNo user reviews
Dev: GamingtaoPub: Orlando
Windows
A game about balls... and walls. Played against 98 other players.
Why similar: Strategy 51.4%, Action 48.6%
- #29 Aether Way
57% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2021
Dev: Fearless Donut
Windows
Aether Way is a 2D space RTS with action/roguelike elements. You play as some abstract life form that travels across the space and evolves.
Why similar: Strategy 47.4%, Action 42.6%, Indie 10%
- #30 Rackham's Shambala Adventure
48% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ragonsoft
Windows
Point and Click Adventure Game
Why similar: Strategy 47.1%, Action 42.3%, Indie 10.6%
- #31 The Outer Rim: Survivor
60% matchMostly Positive74% of 69 reviews2018
Dev: Katoa Games
Windows
Welcome to The Outer Rim, where fast paced action and space combat meet. The Outer Rim: Survivor missions are free to download and play...Pure Action, Pure Mayhem - How long can you last?
Why similar: Space 48.2%, Action 41.8%, Indie 10%
- #32 Realm Rift: The Hunt Across Worlds
48% matchNo user reviews
Dev: JustAGuyPub: Hall Of Mead Studios
Windows
Realm Rift: The Hunt Across Worlds is an action-packed adventure where you, an Interstellar Marine, must race against time and an AI-driven enemy.
Why similar: Action 36.6%, Space 34.7%, Sci-fi 19.6%, Indie 9.1%
- #33 Save Iron Globe
55% matchPositive89% of 35 reviews2021
Dev: Frameblade
Windows
Learn the story of Priscilla, the Perfect Soldier (PS) of the United Earth Federation, awakened from the cryptosleep to stop an alien invasion.
Why similar: Action 41.3%, Space 31.8%, Sci-fi 16.6%, Indie 10.3%
- #34 Asterook
48% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Maffin
Windows
You crash-landed on a giant asteroid, broke both your legs, but thankfully always have a trusty grappling hook, and a laser cannon with you. The asteroid you landed on, however, is not a safe place. Danger is just around the corner and the entire comet seems to be about to collapse.
Why similar: Strategy 44.1%, Action 40.1%, Indie 10%, Sci-fi 5.8%
- #35 Star Thief
48% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Maxime Letemple
Windows
Why similar: Action 52.8%, Strategy 34.9%, Indie 12.3%
- #36 Pixel Sentry
58% matchPositive100% of 11 reviews2019
Dev: RedOrb Studios
Windows
Do you have nothing to do? Don't want to load up a game where it takes a while to get into it? Well here is the perfect solution for you.
Why similar: Action 45.7%, Strategy 43.9%, Indie 10.4%
- #37 The Lost VR
58% matchPositive85% of 20 reviews2019
Dev: TOMATOVR
Windows
The Lost is ultimate FPS VR game. You must defend yourself from enemies with various guns. The Lost is only available in single mode, and you can gradually clear the stages according to the difficulty. Take over best teleport spots and choose proper guns strategically to defeat enemies!
Why similar: Strategy 51%, Action 49%
- #38 EARTH SAVER
46% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: TOM CREATE CO.,LTD.
Windows
"Earth Saver" is an exhilarating action game in which you blow up and dismantle a giant meteorite approaching the Earth! If you successfully split it, the meteorite will burn up in the atmosphere and the Earth will be safe! Connect and blow it up, split it neatly, and feel the maximum exhilaration!
Why similar: Space 45.1%, Action 27.5%, Strategy 25%, Indie 2.4%
- #39 Minskies
59% match8 user reviews75% of 8 reviews2019
Dev: Binary EmotionsPub: Piko Interactive LLC
Windows
Minskies Furballs is not a port, but a spiritual clone of Puyo Puyo. In a tournament against a cast of crazy characters, you must guide and rotating falling pairs of cats of different colours to make up colour combinations.
Why similar: Action 53.5%, Strategy 46.5%
- #40 Escort Commander
60% matchMostly Positive73% of 15 reviews2018
Dev: CKS Tactical
Windows
Escort Commander is an arcade space shooter blended with strategic and tactical gameplay elements. This is not another mindless shooter. Build your fleet. Outfit your colony. Upgrade your ship. Defend the last colony. Survive.
Why similar: Strategy 32.7%, Action 30.8%, Space 29.1%, Indie 7.3%
- #41 Village Feud
58% matchMostly Positive71% of 391 reviews2019
Dev: Veelhoek Studios
Windows
The 2 villages on the island don't get along very well. You are the mayor of one of these cities, grow your city, earn gold, buy troops and attack the other village. Defeat the other mayor and claim the island, play against your friends or try out singleplayer.
Why similar: Strategy 46%, Action 43.7%, Indie 10.3%
- #42 Centauri Sector
62% matchMixed62% of 45 reviews2015
Dev: GNeguceanu
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 98%
Centauri Sector is a top down tactical space combat game powered by a dynamic turn based campaign, rpg elements, fleet management and ground base combat.
Why similar: Strategy 35.2%, Action 31.6%, Space 25.4%, Indie 7.9%
- #43 Dragon Stone - Legendary Archer
58% match8 user reviews75% of 8 reviews2019
Dev: MoonlightGames
Windows
This game is a hero defense game where you have to collect items and raise your hero's stats quickly in order to stop the monsters which getting stronger gradually.
Why similar: Action 46.6%, Strategy 42.4%, Indie 11.1%
- #44 YUT YUT
58% match9 user reviews80% of 10 reviews2019
Dev: Benjamin Nielsen
Windows · Mac
YUT YUT is a game about TANKS containing TANKS in which many TANKS die. Fight through this TANKy TANK game to face your mortal TANK enemy and reclaim your TANK village's lost cabbage god. TANKS
Why similar: Action 45.7%, Strategy 43.9%, Indie 10.4%
- #45 Ceres
61% matchMixed52% of 156 reviews2015
Dev: Jötunn GamesPub: Iceberg Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 8.6 hrsMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Take control of a squadron of ships in full 3D space combat. Explore, battle and trade your way through a pirate, machine and monster-infested solar system.
Why similar: Space 32.3%, Strategy 25.3%, Action 23.6%, Sci-fi 14%, Indie 4.7%
- #46 Underflow
47% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Triple Hill InteractivePub: Grindstone
Windows
Explore the strange, underwater world of Underflow as you build your own biomechanical army by capturing enemy nanobots and recruiting them to your side. Use your own lifeforce to attack enemies – and heal allies – in a real-time strategy adventure like no other!
Why similar: Strategy 46.1%, Action 43.5%, Indie 10.3%
- #47 Galaxy in Turmoil
58% matchMostly Negative39% of 302 reviews2020
Dev: Frontwire Studios, LLC
Windows
Galaxy in Turmoil's conceptual Early Access game is a FREE multiplayer combined-arms game set in a brand-new universe, created by a team of volunteers. It’s all about endless arms races, corporate espionage, and, most of all, blasting up on the enemy faction and taking their stuff.
Why similar: Action 36.8%, Strategy 32.7%, Space 13.7%, Sci-fi 9.2%, Indie 7.6%
- #48 HIDE AND SEEK
46% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Jamong Inc.Pub: Jamong Inc.
Windows
HIDE AND SEEK is a stealth action FPS game that is similar to popular asymmetric multi-player games in PC and mobile platforms, however, was reinterpreted into VR platform. The asymmetric match of 1 vs 3 is the major feature
Why similar: Strategy 47.1%, Action 42.3%, Indie 10.6%
- #49 Zombie Rush : Extinction
57% matchMostly Positive71% of 24 reviews2019
Dev: MoonlightGames
Windows
The top of strategy battle game! Build villages and train units to defeat zombies
Why similar: Strategy 46.2%, Action 43.4%, Indie 10.4%
- #50 The Blitzkrieg: Weapons of War
57% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2019
Dev: Loui Eriksson
Windows
Become commander and defend the motherland from invading enemy forces. Utilise a devastating arsenal of weaponry, and survive the blitzkrieg!
Why similar: Strategy 46.3%, Action 43.1%, Indie 10.6%
- #51 BackStreet
46% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Team_BackStreet
Windows
BackStreet is a 3D action roguelite game that combines dynamic combo-based combat with deep strategic elements, all with simple controls. Stand against the tyranny of the corrupted city management AI, 3COS, in a world abandoned by humans due to environmental devastation.
Why similar: Action 39.8%, Strategy 38.2%, Sci-fi 16.1%, Indie 5.9%
- #52 Heliconian - Starship Crew Control
46% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Octo Mini
Windows · Mac
The essence of the Heliconian is to manage a mixed crew of renegades aboard the starship Heliconian. Manage the crew member’s actions and the ship’s functions to survive as long as possible while exploring the star system in the hopes of earning upgrades and ultimately a safe haven.
Why similar: Strategy 37.9%, Action 34%, Space 12.6%, Indie 8.3%, Sci-fi 7.1%
- #53 BrutalAliens
58% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2018
Dev: Voronoi Games
Windows
BrutalAliens is a game about invasion of alien space colonies, you are equipped with heavy weapons, soldiers troops and tactical skills. You have to eradicate all the alien race called Vorganoidz from the galaxy.
Why similar: Action 38.8%, Strategy 37.8%, Sci-fi 14.3%, Indie 9.1%
- #54 Gunman Taco Truck
58% matchVery Positive83% of 293 reviews2017
Dev: Romero Games Ltd.
Windows · Mac
Median: 48 minMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 44%
Gunman Taco Truck is an action-packed drive across the post-apocalypse United States to reach the safe haven of Winnipeg, Canada, where there are no taco trucks and your family’s taco business can thrive. Getting to the safe towns is hectic but your truck is armed with weapons that blast mutants into taco fillings.
Why similar: Action 47.7%, Strategy 41.7%, Indie 10.6%
- #55 Ichor
57% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2019
Dev: Luke Palmer
Windows · Mac
Fluid dynamics shoot-em-up
Why similar: Strategy 45.9%, Action 43.3%, Indie 10.8%
- #56 Radical Gear
57% match6 user reviews67% of 6 reviews2019
Dev: Miriel
Windows
Equip with powerful gears to enhance yourself, and destroy your enemies by recruiting various squads to reinforcement! Welcome to the battlefield where you can win against anybody with a great fortune.
Why similar: Strategy 45.6%, Action 43.8%, Indie 10.6%
- #57 Pumpkin Death Garden
57% matchPositive96% of 24 reviews2018
Dev: Challenge Yourself GamingPub: Challenge Yourself Productions
Windows
Action-packed bug shooting game! Grow your pumpkin patch ever larger by defending it from the swarms of insects! Try out guns to find your favourite. Shotgun, sniper rifle, or assault rifle? Each has a unique play style with pros and cons, and different mods to choose from as you level up.
Why similar: Strategy 45.9%, Action 43.3%, Indie 10.8%
- #58 Lords of War
58% matchMixed63% of 49 reviews2018
Dev: WeMakeApp Studio
Windows
Lords of War is a fast-paced strategic card game that supports real-time PvP battles. Although game design may resemble turn-based TCG/CCG games, game mechanics is more like a real-time 3D card-based roleplaying game – this combination provides an entirely new gaming experience.
Why similar: Strategy 46.5%, Action 43.6%, Indie 10%
- #59 Space Bound
58% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2019
Dev: Lemonpop Studios
Windows
Retro Strategy Arcade Shooter
Why similar: Action 46.8%, Strategy 42.6%, Indie 10.6%