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60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Strategy, RTS, Singleplayer, War.

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A visually stunning RTS where players battle to build the ultimate automated floating Ultraweapon. Outsmart players or AIs by building a strategically superior Battlecruiser. Step aboard for unique, hand-drawn misadventure on Flooded Earth, explosive gameplay, and an addictive soundtrack. And nukes.

Reviews: Very Positive — 84% — of 423 reviews
Released: 2021-02-04
Developer: Mecha Weka
Genres: Indie, Strategy
Platforms: Windows
Median playtime: 2.0 hrs
Mean playtime: 5.1 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 66%

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  1. #1 Airships: Conquer the Skies
    97% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 6,403 reviews2018
    Dev: David Stark
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 36.9 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    Construct mighty steampunk airships and fly them into battle, waging war and conquering the skies!

    Why similar: Naval Combat 33.8%, Steampunk 17.5%, RTS 17.4%, Wargame 13.5%, Building 11%

  2. #2 Mechabellum
    96% matchVery Positive84% of 18,295 reviews2024
    Dev: Game RiverPub: Dreamhaven
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 9.8 hrsMean: 53.9 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    Command massive armies in this epic mech auto-battler. Draft your troops, customize your units, master your formations, and crush enemies in spectacular 3D battles. All strategy, no clickfest. Outsmart opponents in 1v1, 2v2, free-for-all, or Survival Mode.

    Why similar: RTS 23.1%, Robots 22.7%, Real Time Tactics 16.5%, Wargame 15.4%, Tactical 13.4%

  3. #3 Nuke Them All
    96% matchVery Positive83% of 129 reviews2024
    Dev: Indie PapaMikePub: GameEraStudios
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    An RTS classic reborn with a twist. Time is of the essence, Commander! Capture the flags, conquer the territories, and eliminate the enemy fort. And finally, nuke them all! This old-school sci-fi Indie real time strategy game, crafted by devoted team, revives the genre's enduring allure.

    Why similar: RTS 20.6%, Real Time Tactics 18.2%, Steampunk 16.2%, Wargame 11.7%, Post-apocalyptic 10.9%

  4. #4 Warpips
    95% matchVery Positive87% of 5,047 reviews2022
    Dev: Skirmish Mode GamesPub: Daedalic Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 66%

    Warpips is the ultimate quick to learn but amazingly deep tug-of-war strategy game. Deploy the right composition of soldiers, tanks, helicopters and planes in this tight, streamlined strategy-focused war game. Compose the best army, research the right tech; overwhelm your enemy!

    Why similar: RTS 37.1%, Tactical 16%, Real Time Tactics 14.3%, Wargame 12.4%, Strategy 10.7%

  5. #5 ICBM
    94% matchVery Positive92% of 1,897 reviews2020
    Dev: SoftWarWarePub: Slitherine Ltd.
    Windows
    Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 11.6 hrs≥1hr: 76%

    ICBM is a real-time strategy game of nuclear destruction. Research new technologies, build up your nuclear stockpile and use a combination of ships, planes and missiles to strike at the heart of your opponents’ cities while keeping your population safe from harm.

    Why similar: RTS 21.3%, Destruction 21%, Naval Combat 19.3%, Real Time Tactics 19.2%, Tactical 8.9%

  6. #6 From the Depths
    94% matchVery Positive89% of 12,523 reviews2020
    Dev: Brilliant Skies Ltd.
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 40.6 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    Over 1000 unique components allow you to build and command voxel vehicles from the deep ocean to outer space! Forge strategies, allegiances and fleets strong enough to destroy eight deadly factions of the planet and reign supreme. A genre-defying mashup of simulation, building, RTS and RPG.

    Why similar: Naval Combat 50.5%, RTS 26.4%, Building 15.9%, Strategy 7.2%

  7. #7 Tempest Rising
    93% matchVery Positive88% of 10,866 reviews2025
    Dev: Slipgate Ironworks™Pub: 3D Realms
    Windows
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 10.1 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    Command distinct factions in a desperate struggle for power and resources in Tempest Rising - a classic RTS set on Earth after a nuclear war.

    Why similar: RTS 74.8%, Strategy 19.8%, Wargame 4%, Singleplayer 1.4%

  8. #8 Planetary Annihilation: TITANS
    92% matchVery Positive85% of 14,430 reviews2015
    Dev: Planetary Annihilation Inc
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 17.4 hrs≥1hr: 73%

    Wage war across entire solar systems with massive armies at your command. Annihilate enemy forces with world-shattering TITAN-class units, and demolish planets with massive super weapons!

    Why similar: RTS 29.3%, Real Time Tactics 21.7%, Robots 16.6%, Destruction 13.1%, Building 9.7%

  9. #9 Retro Commander
    91% matchMostly Positive77% of 355 reviews2023
    Dev: Noble Master LLC
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 42 minMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 44%

    Retro Commander is a post-apocalyptic real-time strategy wargame (RTS).

    Why similar: Naval Combat 30%, RTS 25.6%, Real Time Tactics 22.3%, Wargame 14.5%, Strategy 7.7%

  10. #10 Particle Fleet: Emergence
    91% matchVery Positive92% of 1,261 reviews2016
    Dev: Knuckle Cracker
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 6.7 hrsMean: 24.9 hrs≥1hr: 76%

    Build and design your own fleets and stand opposed to the Particulate in this physics/strategy/RTS/fleet hybrid. Build partially destructible and self repairing ships that interact with enemies less controlled by some scripted logic and more driven by a real time massive physics particle simulation.

    Why similar: RTS 55.4%, Strategy 31.9%, Indie 7.2%, 2D 4.2%, Singleplayer 1.3%

  11. #11 Rusted Warfare - RTS
    90% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 7,087 reviews2017
    Dev: Corroding Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 32.4 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    {{An RTS inspired by the classics of the past!}} Making up for it's subpar retro graphics with fun gameplay and modern multi-threaded tech enabling huge battles to run smooth... Featuring singleplayer challenges, skirmish, sandbox, 10-player multiplayer & workshop modding.

    Why similar: RTS 65.2%, Strategy 14%, Robots 13.1%, 2D 4.6%, Indie 1.8%

  12. #12 Ultimate Admiral: Dreadnoughts
    89% matchMixed61% of 7,751 reviews2023
    Dev: Game-Labs
    Windows
    Median: 15.7 hrsMean: 81.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Design warships the way you want them, command fleets, win the naval arms race for your nation!

    Why similar: Naval Combat 44.9%, RTS 16.2%, Wargame 14.5%, Real Time Tactics 12.9%, Building 11.5%

  13. #13 Operation: Polygon Storm
    89% matchMostly Positive71% of 285 reviews2024
    Dev: Toxic Studio
    Windows
    Median: 48 minMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 49%

    A fastpaced, military tug-of-war game with minimal micromanagement. Choose and deploy from a mix of specialized military units to overwhelm the enemy. Experiment with a huge variety of unit compositions, synergies, abilities, and upgrades to lead your army to victory!

    Why similar: Real Time Tactics 25%, RTS 24.4%, Destruction 17.9%, Wargame 17.1%, Tactical 7.5%

  14. #14 HighFleet
    88% matchVery Positive88% of 7,155 reviews2021
    Dev: Konstantin KoshutinPub: MicroProse Software
    Windows
    Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 16.8 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    Battle for survival in the skies of a mysterious future Earth in this unique action-strategy game mixing arcade combat, exploration, management and diplomacy. As giant flying ships wage spectacular aerial warfare, a prophecy tells of one who will save the world – could it be you?

    Why similar: Post-apocalyptic 30.1%, Tactical 21.2%, Building 17.4%, Stylized 13.9%, Strategy 11.5%

  15. #15 Cosmoteer: Starship Architect & Commander
    87% matchVery Positive95% of 12,431 reviews2022
    Dev: Walternate Realities
    Windows
    Median: 19.3 hrsMean: 40.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    Design and simulate the starships of your dreams! Command your ship or fleet in epic battles and manage your crew while exploring a dangerous galaxy. Play alone or with friends, test your ships in online PvP, and let your imagination reach for the stars!

    Why similar: Building 46.6%, Strategy 23.4%, 2D 16%, Singleplayer 7.6%, Indie 6.4%

  16. #16 Carrier Command 2
    86% matchVery Positive82% of 3,658 reviews2021
    Dev: GeometaPub: MicroProse Software
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 9.1 hrsMean: 15.6 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    Carrier Command 2 is the real-time strategy game that puts you in command of a futuristic carrier capable of deploying a vast array of aircraft and amphibious units. Compete against AI or human players and hop into every single vehicle to take matters into your own hands!

    Why similar: RTS 35.3%, Real Time Tactics 33.3%, Wargame 20.3%, Strategy 11.1%

  17. #17 Creeper World 3: Arc Eternal
    85% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 4,761 reviews2014
    Dev: Knuckle Cracker
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 7.4 hrsMean: 77.0 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    Creeper World 3 is what happens when cellular automata takes over a strategy simulation. Instead of discrete units that attack your base, a fluid-like substance spreads over the terraformable terrain. Your base, your weapons, your strategy... you must adapt them all.

    Why similar: RTS 57.6%, Strategy 31.7%, Indie 4.6%, Singleplayer 3.5%, 2D 2.5%

  18. #18 Forged Battalion
    86% matchMixed58% of 1,108 reviews2018
    Dev: Petroglyph
    Windows
    Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 50%

    Customize your unique faction in a new take on real-time strategy as you fight in a variety of skirmish, solo, and multiplayer battles. You are not only a commander, but also an engineer – so you have ultimate control over your faction’s units, factories, superweapons and economy.

    Why similar: RTS 74.5%, Strategy 20.7%, Indie 3.5%, Singleplayer 1.2%

  19. #19 Annihilate The Spance
    82% matchVery Positive91% of 338 reviews2025
    Dev: Skyglow Softworks
    Windows

    The Spance approaches, a vast and mysterious storm at the edge of humanity. Who shall claim its riches? Brave the perils of the depths in a story-rich singleplayer campaign with numerous distinct factions and bosses. An RTS base builder with huge battles, constant production, and autonomous ships.

    Why similar: RTS 28.7%, Destruction 26.1%, Robots 16.7%, Building 13.1%, Strategy 6.7%

  20. #20 Mech Armada
    83% matchVery Positive81% of 679 reviews2022
    Dev: Lioncode Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 66%

    Create and command custom Mechs to outmaneuver The Swarm in this post-apocalyptic tactical turn-based rogue-lite. Leverage the terrain, learn each Mech's unique skills and use strategy and resources to survive an ever-changing series of battles to give humanity hope.

    Why similar: Post-apocalyptic 36.9%, Procedural Generation 29.2%, Tactical 17.3%, Strategy 14.3%, Singleplayer 2.3%

  21. #21 Victory At Sea Pacific
    84% matchMixed61% of 641 reviews2018
    Dev: Evil Twin Artworks
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 71%

    Victory at Sea Pacific is the exciting game of naval RTS combat set during World War II. Bringing an epic approach to real time strategy war gaming, search and destroy enemy fleets across an open world sandbox in a desperate attempt to change the course of history.

    Why similar: Naval Combat 33.5%, RTS 20.2%, Real Time Tactics 18.8%, Wargame 10.6%, Tactical 9.3%

  22. #22 Crustacean Nations
    82% matchVery Positive93% of 505 reviews2022
    Dev: Team Beans
    Windows

    🦀Crustacean Nations🦀 is a real-time strategy game about total crab warfare. Build a sprawling sand castle and amass huge armies to dominate the beach and become the one true crustacean nation!

    Why similar: RTS 33.3%, Destruction 23.5%, Stylized 15.8%, Strategy 12.3%, Building 8.5%

  23. #23 Oil Rush
    84% matchMixed58% of 531 reviews2012
    Dev: Unigine Corp.
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 24 minMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 33%

    Oil Rush is a naval strategy game that takes place in a world where nuclear war has melted the ice caps, changing the face of the planet forever. Oil Rush offers unique gameplay, avoiding micromanagement of every single unit, while still providing full control over all important aspects of strategy and economy.

    Why similar: RTS 58.7%, Strategy 34.9%, Indie 6.4%

  24. #24 Badlands Crew - Drive, Command, Conquer
    79% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,166 reviews2025
    Dev: Runner DuckPub: Curve Games
    Windows
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 10.8 hrs≥1hr: 74%

    Create, customize and command your battle wagon to conquer crazed enemy factions and save innocent survivors scattered throughout the lawless Badlands in the aftermath of a devastating apocalypse. Do you have what it takes to Build, Evolve and Fight to survive?

    Why similar: Real Time Tactics 27.1%, Post-apocalyptic 24.4%, Wargame 18.1%, Building 17.1%, Strategy 9.4%

  25. #25 Ratten Reich
    81% matchMixed45% of 659 reviews2025
    Dev: METALLADLERSTUDIO
    Windows
    Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 1.4 hrs≥1hr: 48%

    Ratten Reich is an RTS focusing on realistic combat in a unique, steampunk/dieselpunk world ripped apart by an ongoing war between rats, mice, cockroaches, and lizards.

    Why similar: RTS 25.7%, Real Time Tactics 23.8%, Steampunk 18.3%, Wargame 15.8%, Tactical 8.6%

  26. #26 Kaiju Wars
    80% matchMostly Positive77% of 269 reviews2022
    Dev: Foolish Mortals Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 68%

    Play out a Kaiju movie as the (hopelessly) outclassed military in this stylish 2D turn-based strategy game. Construct buildings and defend your city with cannon-fodder tanks, jets and more as the devastating kaiju grow in power with every attack.

    Why similar: Tactical 44.4%, Stylized 24.3%, Strategy 17.3%, 2D 10.2%, Singleplayer 3.9%

  27. #27 Caribbean Crashers
    77% matchMostly Positive73% of 1,370 reviews2024
    Dev: Bloxhill
    Windows

    Caribbean Crashers is a fast paced pirate strategy game where you control your own ship and fire cannonballs at enemy vessels to secure victory!

    Why similar: Strategy 36.6%, 2D 27.4%, Casual 18.5%, Indie 13.1%, Singleplayer 4.3%

  28. #28 Fleet Command
    79% matchVery Positive88% of 475 reviews2006
    Dev: SonalystsPub: Strategy First
    Windows
    Median: 42 minMean: 10.8 hrs≥1hr: 47%

    International waterways become theaters of war when the world's most formidable maritime powers exchange their fatal blows. With entire fleets at your command, you must strategically deploy vessels from every class - frigate to aircraft to nuclear submarine - to maintain the precarious balance of naval power and gain position for the...

    Why similar: Naval Combat 42.2%, RTS 29.4%, Wargame 22.4%, Strategy 6.1%

  29. #29 REDCON
    78% matchVery Positive85% of 807 reviews2016
    Dev: Hexage
    Windows
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 71%

    Command your own fortress in FTL-like real-time battles! Crush the enemy fortress with unrelenting bombardment or seize it with carefully executed invasion.

    Why similar: Strategy 65.1%, 2D 17.1%, Indie 12.4%, Singleplayer 5.5%

  30. #30 All Guns On Deck
    81% matchMostly Negative34% of 504 reviews2015
    Dev: Decaying Logic
    Windows
    Median: 12 minMean: 16.7 hrs≥1hr: 29%

    All Guns On Deck is a naval strategy, real time tactics action rpg with a unique battle system and unforgiving world to conquer.

    Why similar: Strategy 61%, Casual 23.4%, Indie 15.6%

  31. #31 Line War
    76% matchVery Positive80% of 1,158 reviews2022
    Dev: Studio Centurion
    Windows
    Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 10.3 hrs≥1hr: 71%

    A new type of RTS with elements from 4X, Wargame, and Real-Time Tactics. Draw commands and execute a superior strategy to defeat your opponent, focusing on high-level decisions rather than constant micromanagement.

    Why similar: RTS 37.6%, Real Time Tactics 35.3%, Wargame 15.3%, Strategy 9.9%, Singleplayer 1.8%

  32. #32 Ground Breakers
    78% matchMostly Positive72% of 56 reviews2016
    Dev: UnitedIndie
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 93%

    Battle with robots on dynamic, randomly generated battlegrounds, as you attempt to take on the world in this unique turn-based strategy game.

    Why similar: Robots 39.8%, Strategy 32.2%, Tactical 22.3%, Indie 5.7%

  33. #33 Wartorn
    75% matchMostly Positive74% of 145 reviews2025
    Dev: Stray Kite Studios
    Windows

    Harness the elements in fierce real-time battles while gathering and upgrading a crew of fantasy creatures in this rogue-lite adventure across a world torn apart by war.

    Why similar: RTS 27.9%, Destruction 23.6%, Real Time Tactics 21.9%, Tactical 14.5%, Strategy 8.5%

  34. #34 Rocket Bot Royale
    75% matchVery Positive86% of 777 reviews2022
    Dev: Winterpixel Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 51%

    A frantic online Battle Royale set on destructible, sinking Islands! Fire rockets from your custom robo-tank to eliminate the competition using advanced tactics and powerful weapons.

    Why similar: Robots 33.4%, Minimalist 23.9%, Tactical 22.9%, Strategy 13.8%, 2D 6.1%

  35. #35 RoBoRumble
    77% matchMostly Positive72% of 307 reviews2015
    Dev: MetropolisPub: TopWare Interactive ACE
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 96%

    Build powerful battle robots from components like Chassis, Weapon and Booster. The battle’s starting and you’re right in it – with freely definable camera perspectives, spectacular effects, unlimited zoom and scroll, colored light sources, terrain morphing and 3D sound. Pure action – pure excitement!

    Why similar: Strategy 94.9%, Indie 5.1%

  36. #36 Element
    76% matchMixed68% of 50 reviews2018
    Dev: Flightless
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    Element is a realtime strategy space game for people who don't have time to play realtime strategy space games. Generate energy, mine element, build attack and defence units, and destroy the enemy while maintaining a balance between earth, air and water.

    Why similar: RTS 27.4%, Destruction 20.5%, Wargame 12.5%, Post-apocalyptic 11.5%, Building 11.1%

  37. #37 Boat Crew
    73% matchVery Positive89% of 418 reviews2022
    Dev: Tabbing TabbyPub: MicroProse Software
    Windows

    Command your crew in Boat Crew, a gripping action-strategy experience amidst the Pacific War. Take charge of a PT boat against Imperial Japan, skillfully managing resources and personnel by any means necessary to ensure victory in this high-stakes conflict.

    Why similar: Naval Combat 51.3%, Wargame 18.1%, Tactical 12.6%, Stylized 10%, Strategy 8%

  38. #38 Creeper World 4
    72% matchVery Positive95% of 4,620 reviews2020
    Dev: Knuckle Cracker
    Windows
    Median: 12.2 hrsMean: 29.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    The unstoppable fluid enemy has returned and destroyed every world in its path! Defend against Creeper as it floods across the 3D terrain in this real time strategy game where the enemy is a fluid.

    Why similar: Real Time Tactics 27.3%, RTS 25.4%, Wargame 16.5%, Building 13.3%, Tactical 9.5%

  39. #39 FATAL ERROR - RTS
    73% matchVery Positive95% of 66 reviews2021
    Dev: Jeffrey Lu
    Windows

    FATAL ERROR is a real-time strategy game on the digital battlefields of a computer world under attack. With your TAC-AID and advanced programming, you must eliminate all threats to the Mainframe and take the fight to the viruses. Discover an abstract world of limitless potential…and lurking dangers.

    Why similar: RTS 39.1%, Robots 18.1%, Building 12.6%, Tactical 11.8%, Strategy 10.4%

  40. #40 Byte Lynx
    73% matchVery Positive98% of 88 reviews2022
    Dev: Artful Games
    Windows

    Byte Lynx is a fast-paced RTS with no units. Build defenses, dismantle your enemy, and steal their buildings in this deeply tactical building combat-based strategy game. Expand your arsenal across a series of diverse levels!

    Why similar: RTS 30.2%, Real Time Tactics 22.1%, Steampunk 17.5%, Tactical 13.9%, Strategy 8.2%

  41. #41 Victory At Sea
    74% matchMostly Positive75% of 574 reviews2014
    Dev: Evil Twin Artworks
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 95%

    Engage in epic RTS warfare across 3 huge campaigns as well as other battle modes. Create your own fleet of ships, pick your side and enter into World War II naval combat on a global scale.

    Why similar: Naval Combat 60.4%, RTS 17.1%, Strategy 11.7%, Tactical 10.8%

  42. #42 Galaxy Reavers
    74% matchMixed70% of 204 reviews2016
    Dev: Good Games
    Windows

    This is a fun yet challenging RTS game. To survive in the vast galaxy, you need to build up your own fleet and customize your warships. You will also learn to control them efficiently in battle to defeat your enemies, conquer planets, and expand your galactic empire!

    Why similar: RTS 63.8%, Strategy 31.8%, Indie 4.4%

  43. #43 Ashes of the Singularity: Escalation
    71% matchMostly Positive74% of 4,922 reviews2016
    Dev: Stardock Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    A massive-scale real-time strategy game where you command entire armies on a dynamic battlefield. Conquer multiple worlds across several single-player campaigns; or play with your friends in multiplayer combat.

    Why similar: RTS 31.7%, Real Time Tactics 30.4%, Robots 17.7%, Building 11.1%, Strategy 7.9%

  44. #44 Reclaim The Sea
    69% matchVery Positive86% of 57 reviews2025
    Dev: 1LastGame
    Windows

    Reclaim the Sea is a roguelike strategy game set in a pirate fantasy world. Fight your way through randomly generated maps and text events. Command your pirate crew, upgrade your ship and make tactical decisions to beat the boss and save the world… or die trying.

    Why similar: Steampunk 30.5%, Real Time Tactics 28.6%, Procedural Generation 20.2%, Strategy 12.1%, 2D 6.2%

  45. #45 Executive Assault
    71% matchVery Positive85% of 1,455 reviews2015
    Dev: Hesketh Studios Ltd
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    Executive Assault is an indie real-time strategy/first-person shooter where you can not only build your base and create armies, but also take control of your units and fight as one of them.

    Why similar: RTS 54.2%, Robots 25.3%, Strategy 17.3%, Indie 1.7%, Singleplayer 1.5%

  46. #46 Mechanibot
    70% matchVery Positive92% of 63 reviews2022
    Dev: Jon Nielsen
    Windows

    In this tactical rogue-like auto battler, you'll build your unique team of robots and keep them alive as they fight. Battle through waves of enemies as you travel from planet to planet on a mission to fix the sun. Strategize, protect, survive. A Mechanibot's wrench never rests.

    Why similar: Tactical 43.1%, Robots 28.1%, Strategy 20.2%, 2D 5.8%, Indie 1.4%

  47. #47 SunAge: Battle for Elysium
    72% matchMostly Positive73% of 184 reviews2014
    Dev: vertex4 entertainment GmbH
    Windows · Mac

    A return to the roots of real-time strategy, providing beautiful 2D visuals combined with all the features that we came to expect from old school classics. This remastered version is a culmination of all the improvements and new features based upon suggestions from the community.

    Why similar: RTS 32.6%, Robots 21.8%, Post-apocalyptic 20%, Strategy 9.6%, Building 8.1%

  48. #48 Aircraft Carrier Survival
    70% matchMixed60% of 1,187 reviews2022
    Dev: Gambit Games StudioPub: CreativeForge Games
    Windows
    Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    When the harshness of the sea meets the cruelties of war, a challenge for perseverance makes itself known. Welcome to Aircraft Carrier Survival, a strategy game set in the Pacific Theater of World War II, where your prowess as a commander decides the fate of a naval behemoth.

    Why similar: Naval Combat 69.9%, Tactical 15.9%, Strategy 10.4%, Indie 2%, Singleplayer 1.8%

  49. #49 Iron Harvest
    68% matchMostly Positive73% of 15,723 reviews2020
    Dev: KING ArtPub: Prime Matter
    Windows
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 12.0 hrs≥1hr: 75%

    A classic real-time strategy game with an epic single player campaign, multiplayer & coop, set in the alternate reality of 1920+

    Why similar: RTS 53.6%, Steampunk 30.2%, Strategy 13.6%, Casual 1.3%, Singleplayer 1.3%

  50. #50 Voidship: The Long Journey
    70% matchMostly Positive74% of 148 reviews2019
    Dev: Cydonian Games
    Windows

    Design your battleship and fight your way through unforgiving space. This is a tale of a lone spaceship on a centuries-long mission. As the captain, you´ll make strategic decisions, explore unknown sectors, meet allies and enemies, gather resources, technology and crew. To battle stations!

    Why similar: Strategy 31.7%, Destruction 23.4%, Procedural Generation 21.6%, 2D 11.8%, Indie 8.7%

  51. #51 Rigonauts
    71% matchMixed54% of 59 reviews2012
    Dev: Engient, IncPub: Engient
    Windows
    Median: 48 minMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 37%

    Rigonauts is the fantastical building battle game from Engient. Snap together the ultimate vessel and send your crew of Hobs into battle. With a well designed ship and a clever plan, your crew will smash and blast past an assortment of strange and dangerous foes.

    Why similar: Strategy 59.9%, Casual 24.6%, Indie 15.6%

  52. #52 Bionic Dues
    69% matchMostly Positive75% of 993 reviews2013
    Dev: Arcen Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 93%

    Bionic Dues is a tactical, turn-based roguelite with mech customization. Out-think wide-ranging tactical situations featuring robots with bad GPS, terrible aim, insecurity, a lack of focus, a tendency to backstab, and dozens of other maladies to exploit.

    Why similar: Robots 26.9%, Strategy 24.7%, Tactical 20.7%, Procedural Generation 11.1%, Post-apocalyptic 7.7%

  53. #53 NavalArt
    67% matchVery Positive90% of 2,183 reviews2018
    Dev: RigidbodyPub: RZ Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 46.7 hrs≥1hr: 71%

    Design your own warships, equip them with a variety of armament, and bring them out to the ocean!

    Why similar: Naval Combat 58.9%, Wargame 18.6%, Building 15.9%, Strategy 6.6%

  54. #54 One-inch Tactics
    66% matchVery Positive94% of 89 reviews2024
    Dev: KOGADO STUDIOPub: KOMODO
    Windows

    Turn the tide of the war with nuanced strategies in One-inch Tactics, introducing players to a unique turn-based strategy experience.

    Why similar: Wargame 31.7%, Tactical 27.2%, Robots 25%, Strategy 14.5%, Singleplayer 1.6%

  55. #55 2112TD: Tower Defense Survival
    66% matchVery Positive88% of 428 reviews2023
    Dev: Refinery Games
    Windows

    Get ready for the ULTIMATE tower defense onslaught. Build, deploy, research and upgrade your defenses in this epic, old school RTS inspired sci-fi adventure.

    Why similar: Post-apocalyptic 28.7%, Tactical 27.8%, Strategy 16.7%, Stylized 14.8%, 2D 8.4%

  56. #56 Miner's Mettle
    69% matchMixed58% of 72 reviews2021
    Dev: Singular Scheme
    Windows

    Miner's Mettle is a artillery-based real-time strategy game. Control a fleet of artillery-trains on an isolated and lawless mining planet. You'll need accurate shooting and tactical prowess to return safely with precious resources!

    Why similar: RTS 39.1%, Real Time Tactics 27.2%, Tactical 20.2%, Strategy 11.4%, Singleplayer 2.1%

  57. #57 8-Bit Invaders!
    68% matchVery Positive83% of 444 reviews2016
    Dev: Petroglyph
    Windows
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    8-Bit Invaders! is a fast-paced, retro Real-Time Strategy game for the PC. Control the military might of the Galactic Marine Corps or Invade with the devastating power of the Cranioids! Mine, Build, and Fight your way to victory! Conquering the Multiverse was never so easy.

    Why similar: RTS 67.1%, Strategy 24.8%, Indie 5.2%, Singleplayer 2.9%

  58. #58 SteamWorld Heist
    66% matchVery Positive94% of 6,137 reviews2016
    Dev: Image & Form Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Command a steam-driven pirate crew in a series of epic tactical shootouts in SteamWorld Heist. This is turn-based strategy with a twist: You manually aim the guns of your robots, allowing for insane skill shots and bullet-bouncing action!

    Why similar: Steampunk 55.2%, Robots 19%, Strategy 16.4%, 2D 5.1%, Indie 2.9%

  59. #59 Blasted Road Terror
    68% matchVery Positive82% of 94 reviews2018
    Dev: Tryzna83
    Windows
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    Blasted Road Terror is real-time tactical looter in post apocalyptic setting. Command mighty warcrawler and manage squadron of vehicles in order to get unseen riches of the world and reach immortal glory.

    Why similar: Strategy 79.3%, Indie 20.7%

  60. #60 Battle Synth
    64% matchVery Positive94% of 66 reviews2025
    Dev: Cow Games
    Windows

    BattleSynth — Tactical Fantasy Warfare Assemble your army, plan your moves, and watch your strategy come alive on the battlefield. In BattleSynth, every unit matters and every choice can lead to victory — or defeat. Smart tactics, wild magic, and a bit of chaos await!

    Why similar: Wargame 30.6%, Minimalist 21.8%, Strategy 19.6%, Tactical 17.7%, 2D 8.2%

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