- #1 Defect
97% 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%, Action 23%, Space 21.8%, Sci-fi 13.4%, Indie 5.7%
- #2 Deadweight
96% 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 47%, Action 42.4%, Indie 10.6%
- #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 47%, Action 42.4%, Indie 10.6%
- #4 Planet 1138
95% 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 47%, Action 42.4%, Indie 10.6%
- #5 Starion Tactics
94% 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 26.1%, Indie 6.2%
- #6 RockBuster
94% 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%
- #7 Arkin
92% 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%
- #8 FleetCOMM
93% 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%
- #9 Space Panic Arena
91% matchMixed40% of 10 reviews2017
Dev: Janky GamesPub: EvolVR Games Ltd.
Windows
Fight to survive in extraterrestrial environments while scavenging weapons and ammo. Defeat waves of enemies to earn money in order to upgrade your weapons in Horde Mode.
Why similar: Action 46.8%, Space 31.4%, Sci-fi 17.7%, Indie 4.1%
- #10 Infinite Abyss
90% 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%
- #11 Centauri Sector
89% 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 35.1%, Action 31.6%, Space 25.4%, Indie 7.9%
- #12 Star Raiders
89% matchNegative18% of 38 reviews2011
Dev: Incinerator StudiosPub: Atari
Windows
Engage in epic dogfights and aerial assaults against the onslaught of the evil Zylons.
Why similar: Action 58.8%, Space 41.2%
- #13 Ceres
88% 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 23.7%, Sci-fi 14%, Indie 4.7%
- #14 Void Destroyer
86% matchMixed60% of 351 reviews2015
Dev: Iteration 11
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 30%
Combining the best of space combat and real time strategy. Victory can be tactical, a dogfight or capital ship slugging match - depending on how you decide to achieve it. Space combat on a RTS scale with space sim savagery.
Why similar: Space 35.8%, Strategy 26.7%, Action 20.5%, Sci-fi 13.5%, Indie 3.5%
- #15 The Outer Rim: Survivor
85% 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 41.9%, Indie 10%
- #16 StarSmashers
86% matchMostly Negative33% of 21 reviews2017
Dev: Wayne JacksonPub: War Hungry Games
Windows
You are Captain Carter, of the Space Beagle. Ahead lies an army lead by the scumbag Kaldor Seth, he will obliterate all who oppose him in his pursuit of power. Carefully manage your ships weapons and defenses to bring your enemies to their knees!
Why similar: Strategy 45.4%, Action 44.9%, Indie 9.7%
- #17 Genesis Rising
87% matchMostly Negative31% of 163 reviews2007
Dev: MetamorfPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 29%
Three thousand years in the future, mankind has carved a bloody path towards domination of the known universe. Self-proclaimed as a divine race and beyond reproach as a species, they view all alien races as inferior.
Why similar: Strategy 45.2%, Space 38.5%, Sci-fi 16.3%
- #18 Haegemonia: The Solon Heritage
84% matchMixed68% of 125 reviews2014
Dev: Digital RealityPub: Microids
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 27.4 hrs≥1hr: 32%
A stand-alone expansion pack to Legions of Iron, discover new innovations and even more stunning visuals that launch the Haegemonia experience into light speed.
Why similar: Strategy 38.3%, Space 35.1%, Action 21.3%, Indie 5.3%
- #19 Battlevoid: Sector Siege
83% matchMixed58% of 194 reviews2017
Dev: Bugbyte Ltd.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Battlevoid: Sector Siege is an epic straight into action real-time space strategy game, in which the world has been built to deliver a lively battle field; and the action is never more than just seconds away at the start of every game.
Why similar: Space 34.3%, Strategy 27.3%, Action 22%, Sci-fi 10.4%, Indie 6%
- #20 GoD Factory: Wingmen
84% matchMixed68% of 298 reviews2014
Dev: Nine Dots StudioPub: Nine Dots Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%
GoD Factory: Wingmen is a multiplayer space combat game played through fast-paced and intensely tactical 4 vs 4 player matches. Customize gunships and start frantic battles with your friends to survive the relentless fire of enemy players.
Why similar: Space 49%, Action 19.6%, Strategy 18.2%, Sci-fi 9.8%, Indie 3.5%
- #21 Maze Madness
82% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2018
Dev: James SchilzPub: Syngaming Studios
Windows
First Person Shooter Through a variety of Mazes and challenges. Each level has different weapons and AI to make each entertaining and increasingly more difficult. Try your luck and Beat your Time to get past each challenge all the levels have in store for you.
Why similar: Action 51.1%, Strategy 48.9%
- #22 Escort Commander
82% 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%
- #23 DwarVRs
81% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2018
Dev: Beard Wizard
Windows
Experience a unique combination of the strategic elements of a tower defense game mixed with action-packed, first person perspective gameplay, built specifically for VR. Use multiple different towers, and your own skills to defeat hordes of greedy dwarves, before they run away with all your wealth.
Why similar: Strategy 52.6%, Action 47.4%
- #24 Minskies
80% 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%
- #25 NDE Rescue
81% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2016
Dev: 6L6 InteractivePub: KSCM Consulting
Windows · Mac
Become a NDE rescuer & join the international teams that can pull you back from death!
Why similar: Strategy 52.6%, Action 47.4%
- #26 TRANCE VR
79% 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 47%, Action 42.4%, Indie 10.6%
- #27 HEXTERMINATE
77% 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 10.4%
- #28 Haegemonia: Legions of Iron
79% matchMixed68% of 101 reviews2014
Dev: Digital RealityPub: Microids
Windows
Median: 0 minMean: 25.0 hrs≥1hr: 27%
From the makers of the award-winning Imperium Galactica 1 and 2 games, discover a powerful space-opera like RTS game.
Why similar: Space 39.1%, Strategy 32.9%, Action 15.7%, Sci-fi 9%, Indie 3.3%
- #29 Space Hamster in Turmoil
77% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2018
Dev: SypherZent
Windows · Mac · Linux
Space Hamster in Turmoil is a shoot 'em up featuring a customizable ship, optional & unorthodox mechanics, 7 interesting bosses, and a short story that takes place one year after the extinction of our species.
Why similar: Action 46.8%, Space 31.4%, Sci-fi 17.7%, Indie 4.1%
- #30 BrutalAliens
76% 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 38.9%, Strategy 37.8%, Sci-fi 14.3%, Indie 9.1%
- #31 Gunman Taco Truck
76% 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 47.8%, Strategy 41.6%, Indie 10.6%
- #32 Deep Space Dash
78% matchMostly Negative33% of 363 reviews2016
Dev: Delusional GamesPub: Back To Basics Gaming
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Deep Space Dash is a third person futuristic space runner. You are a convict in an intergalactic high-security prison, at an unknown location. You have managed to escape your cell but you are lost in a huge maze.
Why similar: Action 55.4%, Space 25.7%, Sci-fi 13.5%, Indie 5.3%
- #33 Wisentree Spirit
78% matchNo user reviews2018
Dev: OriorInteractifPub: Orior Interactif
Windows
In this virtual reality tower defence, you will embody a hero, push back the enemies assaults, By building a network of defensive Towers and manipulating, internal might that will grant you powers of the mystical Fire.
Why similar: Action 51.1%, Strategy 48.9%
- #34 Day of Destruction
75% match8 user reviews50% of 8 reviews2018
Dev: SynaptixGames, LLC
Windows
Embrace Your Inner Alien! Rise as the destroyer of cities and conqueror of galaxies. Empower yourself with alien technology as you unlock new weapons and UFOs. Follow your destiny on the Day of Destruction.
Why similar: Strategy 50.2%, Action 49.8%
- #35 Hovershift
75% matchNo user reviews2020
Dev: OuroborOs_
Windows
Test your reflexes with Hovershift and get the highest score on this little arcade game
Why similar: Strategy 50.1%, Action 49.9%
- #36 Hostage: Rescue Mission
74% matchMostly Negative29% of 24 reviews2018
Dev: InfogramesPub: Atari
Windows
Special Alert: Terrorists have invaded our embassy and seized an undetermined number of hostages...Lives hang in the balance as high ranking diplomats are held at gunpoint...Their safety requires immediate action... prepare to infiltrate the embassy, neutralize the terrorists, and rescue the hostages, or die trying.
Why similar: Strategy 50.2%, Action 49.8%
- #37 Jarheads
63% 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 52.6%, Action 47.4%
- #38 Pixel Sentry
71% 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 45.8%, Strategy 43.9%, Indie 10.4%
- #39 Uprising 2: Lead and Destroy
73% matchPositive86% of 22 reviews2016
Dev: Cyclone StudiosPub: Ziggurat
Windows
After a century of bloody galactic battle, a horde of intelligent bloodthirsty aliens, known as the Kri’iSara, threaten to exterminate all human life. New Alliance Command is counting on you to destroy the alien menace.
Why similar: Strategy 50.3%, Action 49.7%
- #40 Traffic Cop
73% match4 user reviews25% of 4 reviews2018
Dev: Waden Kane Game StudiosPub: Yes Productions
Windows
It's the 1950s in a city like no other. You're on duty as the local Traffic Cop smack dab in the middle of a busy intersection. Direct traffic, dodge flying food, & unlock bonus rounds to disintegrate aliens, and hunt birds!
Why similar: Strategy 50.3%, Action 49.7%
- #41 Army Men: Toys in Space
72% matchMixed70% of 83 reviews2017
Dev: The 3DO CompanyPub: 2K
Windows
Finally, proof that little green men exist in outer space! A horde of alien toys has invaded Earth. Now, they've enlisted the Tan Army to help them conquer the galaxy. All hope rests with one man, a green plastic soldier known as Sarge.
Why similar: Strategy 50.5%, Action 49.5%
- #42 Space Bound
72% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2019
Dev: Lemonpop Studios
Windows
Retro Strategy Arcade Shooter
Why similar: Action 46.9%, Strategy 42.5%, Indie 10.6%
- #43 YUT YUT
71% 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 45.8%, Strategy 43.9%, Indie 10.4%
- #44 The Lost VR
70% 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 50.9%, Action 49.1%
- #45 Starscape
74% matchVery Positive82% of 100 reviews2008
Dev: Moonpod
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 45%
Moonpod's Starscape mixes old school arcade game play values with characterization and an involving plot to deepen the whole experience. With most of its crew missing and its weapons systems ruined, the space research station Aegis is all but lost.
Why similar: Action 46.2%, Strategy 43.6%, Indie 10.2%
- #46 TANK SOULS
71% match6 user reviews17% of 6 reviews2018
Dev: wHDinc.
Windows
A fun souls-like game in which you will kill your time in hundreds of dungeons, pumping your skills and knocking out randomly-generated things.
Why similar: Action 45.8%, Strategy 43.9%, Indie 10.4%
- #47 Mars Wars
60% 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 46.2%, Action 43.1%, Indie 10.7%
- #48 The Defenders: The Second Wave
73% matchMixed56% of 96 reviews2015
Dev: FallenMaster
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Fight the ghosts through 50 waves of growing danger. Play as a powerful wizard, a mighty warrior, or a strategic builder to stop the ghost invasion. Evolve your character in the direction you want. Survive until dawn, or die trying.
Why similar: Strategy 50.5%, Action 49.5%
- #49 Pick Your Poison
60% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ranmantaru Games
Windows
Pick a disadvantage each level, how far can you go in this roguelike?
Why similar: Strategy 46.2%, Action 43.1%, Indie 10.7%
- #50 Uprising: Join or Die
70% matchVery Positive84% of 113 reviews2016
Dev: Cyclone StudiosPub: Ziggurat
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Uprising offers more strategy than a military sim, and more action strategy than a shoot'em up. Using your hi-tech assault tank, loaded with powerful weapons, you need to establish tidal bases, mine for power, build factories and direct legions of allied units against the enemy
Why similar: Strategy 50.9%, Action 49.1%
- #51 Stabby Machine
69% 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 45.1%, Action 44.7%, Indie 10.1%
- #52 Bounty Hunter: Space Detective
69% 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 45.1%, Action 44.7%, Indie 10.1%
- #53 The Last Tower
70% matchMixed41% of 64 reviews2018
Dev: SalsawiPub: Salsawi Games
Windows
Median: 6 minMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 11%
The Last Tower is an Arcade tower defense infinite runner game, your job is to prevent the invading alien armies from destroying mankinds last stronghold, the goal of The Last Tower is to get the highest score possible
Why similar: Action 45.6%, Strategy 44%, Indie 10.4%
- #54 Conran - The dinky Raccoon
69% 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 45.1%, Action 44.7%, Indie 10.1%
- #55 Galaxy in Turmoil
67% 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 32.6%, Space 13.7%, Sci-fi 9.2%, Indie 7.6%
- #56 Defend Your Kingdom
68% 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 45.1%, Action 44.7%, Indie 10.1%
- #57 Metal Savior Black
59% 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 43.9%, Space 31.1%, Sci-fi 17.5%, Indie 7.5%
- #58 Shadow Heroes: Vengeance In Flames
68% 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 45.1%, Action 44.7%, Indie 10.1%