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Games Like Beat the Humans

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Beat the Humans is the turn-based tactical strategy game. Here you lead an army of aliens against invaders from the human race. Collect your squad, protect planets, strengthen your army with equipment and look for allies if you want to survive and win.

Reviews: Very Positive — 80% — of 61 reviews
Released: 2025-01-28
Developer: Dochungryest
Genres: Action, Adventure, Casual, Indie, RPG, Strategy
Platforms: Windows

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    Windows · Linux

    Repel the Rifts is a roguelite tower defense game where you lead a commander through an alien world, uncovering new terrain each wave, drafting powerful upgrades, and constructing defenses to hold back the chaos.

    Why similar: Turn-Based 29.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 23.4%, Tactical 23%, Roguelite 12.2%, Strategy 8.7%

  56. #56 Defend Earth: Xenos Survivors
    67% matchVery Positive80% of 56 reviews2023
    Dev: ReijaPub: indie.io
    Windows

    You are Earth's last line of defense in a relentless alien invasion. Experience intense top-down roguelite action across diverse landscapes, fighting invaders with a versatile arsenal. Outsmart, outgun, and survive your foes. Every run increases the challenge - so adapt, evolve, dominate!

    Why similar: Roguelite 41.4%, RPG 30.4%, Action 11%, Casual 10.6%, Singleplayer 6.6%

  57. #57 Anomaly Collapse
    65% matchVery Positive86% of 634 reviews2024
    Dev: RocketPunch Games
    Windows

    Command a squad of adorably fierce warriors in Anomaly Collapse, a turn-based Roguelite strategy game that offers a fresh twist to an old formula! Face off against otherworldly beings and uncover the dark secrets of supernatural calamities. Immerse yourself in a story where every move counts!

    Why similar: Turn-Based 23.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 21.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 19.4%, Turn-Based Combat 17.7%, Roguelite 8.5%

  58. #58 StarVaders
    62% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 3,970 reviews2025
    Dev: PengonautsPub: Joystick Ventures
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 9.4 hrs≥1hr: 73%

    Pilot a powerful mech to fight off the alien invasion in this ULTIMATE fusion of deckbuilding and grid-based tactics. Discover game-breaking combos, rewind time to alter your fate, and protect the future of humanity in this endlessly replayable roguelike.

    Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 23.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 20%, Turn-Based Combat 17.5%, Difficult 16.6%, Roguelite 11.5%

  59. #59 Anomaly: Warzone Earth
    67% matchVery Positive87% of 4,668 reviews2011
    Dev: 11 bit studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 11.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    Lead an armored squad through the perils of this reversed tower defense action-strategy game!

    Why similar: Strategy 79%, Action 14.4%, Singleplayer 6.6%

  60. #60 Control Craft 2
    69% matchMostly Positive76% of 464 reviews2016
    Dev: Cristian ManolachiPub: Conglomerate 5
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 93%

    Control Craft 2 is a real time strategy game where you will have to act quickly against attackers who want to invade our planet! Wave after wave, your soldiers will overthrow the enemy colonies and will occupy enemy bases one after another.

    Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 26.5%, War 21.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 21.5%, Difficult 18.1%, Strategy 8.9%

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