- #1 Deadweight
97% matchPositive80% of 20 reviews2016
Dev: DK VIP Lounge
Windows · Mac
Play as one of many clones condemned to fight each other in perpetuity for the amusement of the robot lord, King Mechanicus.
Why similar: Strategy 54.3%, Action 27.7%, Indie 18%
- #2 Planet 1138
96% matchMixed59% of 17 reviews2016
Dev: Bionic PonyPub: Triskelia Games
Windows
Planet 1138 is a vehicle based action game with a heavy emphasis on strategy. Players control a heavily armed ATV as they fight to destroy their opponents base while defending their own. Players can build outposts and turrets along the way in order to manufacture troops and amass an army.
Why similar: Strategy 54.3%, Action 27.7%, Indie 18%
- #3 Orbit Defender
96% match6 user reviews67% of 6 reviews2017
Dev: Frostflake Studios
Windows
You are in the control of the Planetary Defense System of Earth. Your job is to protect Earth using turrets orbitting the planet. You have gotten full control of the planet and you are responsible to keep the planet intact.
Why similar: Strategy 54.3%, Action 27.7%, Indie 18%
- #4 Corporated Robots Wars
95% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2020
Dev: MonoBrand
Windows
New RTS-Strategy-Actin game in Cyberpunk style where YOU take control on squad full of robots. Defend our company from competitors.
Why similar: Strategy 51.8%, Action 26.4%, Indie 17.2%, Shooter 4.5%
- #5 TRANCE VR
94% match5 user reviews60% of 5 reviews2017
Dev: Fatmoth
Windows
Going for the biggest and fastest VR experience available. Make massive jumps to collect checkpoints and race against time as you dodge and shoot drones.
Why similar: Strategy 54.3%, Action 27.7%, Indie 18%
- #6 FleetCOMM
94% 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 48.7%, Action 24.1%, Indie 15.7%, Shooter 11.5%
- #7 RoBros
93% matchMixed54% of 85 reviews2017
Dev: Team B.R.O.S.
Windows
Robros is a robot-themed, action-strategy escort shooter where you control two robots to get them to fight their way out of a factory filled with rogue robots. The gameplay is split in two phases: planning and action. The first phase is planning your escape by plotting a vector path on a 2D map.
Why similar: Strategy 56.5%, Action 27%, Indie 16.4%
- #8 Aether Way
90% 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 54.9%, Action 28%, Indie 17.1%
- #9 Vertex Dispenser
92% matchMostly Positive75% of 36 reviews2011
Dev: Michael Brough
Windows · Mac
Median: 12 minMean: 42 min≥1hr: 17%
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Why similar: Strategy 56.6%, Action 26.7%, Indie 16.7%
- #10 Lords of War
88% 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 54%, Action 28.8%, Indie 17.2%
- #11 APOX
91% matchMostly Negative29% of 180 reviews2011
Dev: BlueGiant Interactive
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 10.6 hrs≥1hr: 40%
A Real-Time Strategy game with First-Person Shooter tactics.
Why similar: Strategy 58.7%, Action 25.8%, Indie 15.5%
- #12 Starlight Tactics™
89% matchMixed52% of 31 reviews2015
Dev: Escape Hatch Entertainment,LLCPub: Escape Hatch Entertainment, LLC
Windows
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 98%
Travel a hundred years into the future to command an advanced space fleet in full 3D turn-based tactical space combat through the greatest conflict humankind has ever known. Protect the Sky!
Why similar: Strategy 57.6%, Action 25.7%, Indie 16.7%
- #13 Tryst
89% matchMostly Negative25% of 63 reviews2012
Dev: BlueGiant Interactive
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 29%
Tryst is a competitive Real Time Strategy Game that provides a unique, fast paced spin to the established strategy model.
Why similar: Strategy 56.4%, Action 26.4%, Indie 17.2%
- #14 Chess Arena-象棋竞技场
85% matchMixed60% of 15 reviews2019
Dev: HideChara
Windows
这是一款下棋和动作游戏结合的创意作品,传统的象棋棋子们将化身为真正的战士,在棋盘上决斗。
Why similar: Strategy 55%, Action 27.2%, Indie 17.7%
- #15 DEFENDER OF EARTH VS THE ALIEN ARMADA
86% match5 user reviews40% of 5 reviews2017
Dev: MONKEY WRENCH STUDIO INC.
Windows
Defender of Earth vs The Alien Armada is an exciting space themed tower defense game! You play as a general designated as the Defender of Earth, and you will utilize space stations and battle platforms to deploy towers to defend different quadrants of space against 3 alien races.
Why similar: Strategy 54.1%, Action 28.5%, Indie 17.4%
- #16 Raid On Coasts
84% matchMixed46% of 52 reviews2017
Dev: Outlaw Wars
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 10.6 hrs≥1hr: 36%
Raid On Coasts is a real time strategy game set in a massive Middle East themed land mass to cause chaos and carnage on !
Why similar: Strategy 53.6%, Action 29.1%, Indie 17.2%
- #17 Sacraboar
86% matchMostly Negative26% of 66 reviews2009
Dev: Makivision Games
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 20%
Sacraboar is an RTS game in which players have to capture their opponent's boar trophy. Featuring an intuitive and easy to use resource management system, the game offers fast-paced game play without lengthy and tedious construction phases.
Why similar: Strategy 55.3%, Action 27.1%, Indie 17.6%
- #18 Snailiens
82% 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 54.3%, Action 27.7%, Indie 18%
- #19 Tower Dwellers
83% 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 54.3%, Action 27.7%, Indie 18%
- #20 Alien Invasion Tower Defense
81% matchMixed47% of 15 reviews2016
Dev: guyhezi
Windows · Mac
Alien Invasion TD is a new strategy 3D game with an exciting new design, campaign mode, endless mode, players custom-built levels and PVP online multiplayer, defend against waves of approaching enemies by placing your defense towers, recruiting units,use special attacks, boosts and more.
Why similar: Strategy 54.3%, Action 27.7%, Indie 18%
- #21 TankCraft
81% matchMixed68% of 60 reviews2017
Dev: Snowdon Games
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 71%
TankCraft is an action game based around gladiatorial style tank battles, but skill alone won't be enough to succeed here, the unique thing about TankCraft is the player crafts their own tanks however they choose with no restrictions to shapes, sizes or design.
Why similar: Strategy 54.3%, Action 27.7%, Indie 18%
- #22 Moonlight Warrior
79% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2019
Dev: MoonlightGames
Windows
One person developer made marvelous turn-based game which can beat 43 stages
Why similar: Strategy 54.3%, Action 27.7%, Indie 18%
- #23 PlanetFate
80% matchPositive88% of 16 reviews2016
Dev: Aaron Matthies
Windows
Defend your planet against aliens and asteroids in this room-scale VR game. Set mines, position orbital laser and torpedo defense units and watch out for threats from any direction. Do you have what it takes to prevent the destruction of your planet?
Why similar: Strategy 54.3%, Action 27.7%, Indie 18%
- #24 Mars Wars
68% 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 53.4%, Action 28.2%, Indie 18.4%
- #25 Pick Your Poison
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ranmantaru Games
Windows
Pick a disadvantage each level, how far can you go in this roguelike?
Why similar: Strategy 53.4%, Action 28.2%, Indie 18.4%
- #26 Light Strike Array
78% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2017
Dev: Unwieldly Systems
Windows
Light Strike Array is a crystalpunk battle arena inspired by martial arts—and powered by VR. Featuring a one-of-a-kind movement system, a dynamic multiplayer game mode, and a wide spectrum of hyper-physical weapons, Light Strike Array shines like nothing else—in any reality.
Why similar: Strategy 54.3%, Action 27.7%, Indie 18%
- #27 The Thing: Tower Defense
77% matchMixed64% of 77 reviews2016
Dev: booblycPub: Booblyc OU
Windows
With over 50,000,000 plays over the previous parts, the Incursion series has enthralled and challenged many players over the years. Now you can save your world from darkness in new Incursion: The Thing. Bigger! Faster! Stronger!
Why similar: Strategy 54.3%, Action 27.7%, Indie 18%
- #28 Zombie Rush : Extinction
75% 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 53.6%, Action 28.6%, Indie 17.8%
- #29 Combine War Toys
76% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2018
Dev: HAYATO YANGPub: HayatoWorks
Windows
VR Game "Combine War Toys" is a Strategy-base game about toys fighting on the table . Using your hands , combining parts on the workspace to build complete toys , and then throw them to join the war . There are many kinds of toys and each of them havs different abilities .
Why similar: Strategy 54.3%, Action 27.7%, Indie 18%
- #30 C.R.E.E.P.S
78% matchNegative17% of 24 reviews2016
Dev: BRINK 3D
Windows
C.R.E.E.P.S is a FPS TOWER DEFENSE game that lets the player deploy squad members and equipment as he defends objectives and defeats horde of enemies.
Why similar: Strategy 54.3%, Action 27.7%, Indie 18%
- #31 Village Feud
74% 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 53.4%, Action 28.8%, Indie 17.8%
- #32 Siege Hammer
76% matchPositive87% of 15 reviews2016
Dev: MyDream Interactive, Inc.
Windows
Siege Hammer is an entry-level VR game created for the entire family to enjoy. Uniquely-designed for comfort, it delivers hours of fun-filled playtime. Are you the hammer…. Or the anvil?
Why similar: Strategy 54.3%, Action 27.7%, Indie 18%
- #33 OneHit
79% matchNo user reviews2017
Dev: Felix Schröder
Windows
In this multiplayer game you fight against each other in fast and action-packed battles. Choose one of the four characters and use the variety of attack and defense skills to defeat your opponents and smash them out of the arena. The clou: just a single hit kills you, so be careful!
Why similar: Strategy 54.3%, Action 27.7%, Indie 18%
- #34 GL1TCH
75% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2018
Dev: whatthehal Games, LLC
Windows
GL1TCH shrinks you down to a bit and sends you into circuits to overload and disable them by utilizing arcade-style controls and smart-thinking strategy.
Why similar: Strategy 54.3%, Action 27.7%, Indie 18%
- #35 The Blitzkrieg: Weapons of War
71% 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 53.5%, Action 28.3%, Indie 18.1%
- #36 Final Core
73% matchMixed69% of 26 reviews2017
Dev: Tabc3dd
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Final Core is a top down arena shooter game in which you get to build your battleships from a selection of diverse parts, each carefully designed to ensure a wide range of viable strategies. Build your battleship part by part and dominate the arena!
Why similar: Strategy 53%, Action 29.3%, Indie 17.6%
- #37 Stabby Machine
71% matchPositive82% of 11 reviews2018
Dev: Challenge Yourself GamingPub: Challenge Yourself Productions
Windows
Fast-paced action survival game! Stay alive by collecting batteries, which are dropped by enemies. You must choose wisely how many enemies to spawn. Too few and you'll run out of batteries, but too many and you'll be overrun! HOW LONG CAN YOU SURVIVE??
Why similar: Strategy 52.8%, Action 29.6%, Indie 17.6%
- #38 Aerial Guardian
73% matchMostly Negative28% of 86 reviews2018
Dev: Maddnuss GamesPub: Matthew Nuss
Windows
Aerial Guardian is a large scale multiplayer battle first person shooter. Choose from several classes and play as a soldier to embroil yourself in a space fleet battle. Choose from a variety of over 20 weapons and several vehicles including mechs.
Why similar: Strategy 54.9%, Action 26.8%, Indie 18.3%
- #39 Eleven Prophecies
73% matchNo user reviews2020
Dev: Ryan LayfieldPub: 7th Strike, Ltd.
Windows · Linux
Defend colonists against relentless waves of ruthless insects with nothing more than your wits, your determination, and a sub-orbital 3d-printer. In a distant corner of the galaxy, what was meant to be a routine repair job has turned into a nightmarish scenario for a young technician thrust upon the front lines of a crisis.
Why similar: Strategy 53.3%, Action 29%, Indie 17.7%
- #40 Defend Your Kingdom
71% matchPositive87% of 23 reviews2017
Dev: Burning Pick Entertainment
Windows
Fight legendary monsters, customizing your defensive strategy with different spells and equipments! Throw lightnings to your enemies, summon stone guardians, rise the mercenaries of darkness from the dead to fight on your side to save your Kingdom from the mystic shadow!
Why similar: Strategy 52.8%, Action 29.6%, Indie 17.6%
- #41 MEG 9: Lost Echoes
72% matchMostly Negative22% of 18 reviews2017
Dev: Skunkwerks Kinetic
Windows
Within the hostile environment of the Probability Aperture, a high-tech research complex called Horizon vanishes from the grid. Take control of the Rig, a massive 10-ton remote-operated vehicle outfitted with the latest in military hardware, to get Horizon back online.
Why similar: Strategy 52.9%, Action 29.6%, Indie 17.6%
- #42 Bounty Hunter: Space Detective
70% matchMixed44% of 18 reviews2018
Dev: SalsawiPub: Salsawi Games
Windows
Take the role as the new Detective on Space Port Aurexia, your assigned with checking the traffic coming into the Port and ensure that no bad eggs get through, we know who we're looking for but it get's really difficult when rush hour hits, you're our only hope detective!
Why similar: Strategy 52.8%, Action 29.6%, Indie 17.6%
- #43 Conran - The dinky Raccoon
70% match8 user reviews63% of 8 reviews2017
Dev: Nifty Productions
Windows
Blast your way through waves of enemies. Kill bots, collect their scraps to upgrade your weapons, take advantage of the dynamically changing arena and, eventually, buy yourself free.
Why similar: Strategy 52.8%, Action 29.6%, Indie 17.6%
- #44 Jarheads
58% 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 66.2%, Action 33.8%
- #45 Defense Warfare
69% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2018
Dev: Martin Mitov
Windows
Defense Warfare is a large-scale hero defense, with stunning graphics, unique level environments, and different game mods. Customize your Gunship’s abilities and appearance, choose the tower or trap that fits best, upgrade it in your own direction and leave nothing but a wasteland behind you.
Why similar: Strategy 53.4%, Action 28.2%, Indie 18.4%
- #46 Radical Gear
67% 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 53%, Action 28.8%, Indie 18.2%
- #47 Hexen Hegemony
68% matchMixed55% of 20 reviews2018
Dev: Simurg Games
Windows
Hexen Hegemony is a TPS (Third Person Shooter) game that makes it possible to fight against other witches with hundreds of different magic combinations. Enjoy team strategy, competition and spoils in 4 vs 4 matches. Remember, winners takes everything on the world of hexen.
Why similar: Strategy 53.6%, Action 27.9%, Indie 18.5%
- #48 Shadow Heroes: Vengeance In Flames
70% matchMixed43% of 14 reviews2016
Dev: Allied Games Inc.
Windows
A new style of strategy game with a fast paced gameplay. This is not your usual tug of war game, be prepared for a head to head slug-fest!
Why similar: Strategy 52.8%, Action 29.6%, Indie 17.6%
- #49 Pumpkin Death Garden
66% 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 53%, Action 28.4%, Indie 18.5%
- #50 Abyss Cave
54% 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 55.4%, Action 27%, Indie 17.6%
- #51 LazerGrrl
50% matchPositive97% of 34 reviews2025
Dev: Sandwich Generation
Windows
Fast paced PVP strategy. Bomberman meets RTS.
Why similar: Strategy 54%, Action 28%, Indie 17.9%