- #1 Coffee Pot Terrarium
97% match8 user reviews38% of 8 reviews2016
Dev: Brothers Flint
Windows · Mac · Linux
Created by two brothers, Coffee Pot Terrarium is a turn-based puzzle game of tile manipulation. Raise new pathways to traverse the map, drop tiles to eliminate the enemy. Stop and smell the cherry blossoms.
Why similar: Strategy 69.7%, Indie 30.3%
- #2 Solmec: Among Stars
96% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2017
Dev: Octopus 8 Studios
Windows
Solmec: Among Stars is a resource management game which allows you to play as the Ankazil, giant space roaming beasts. Infected by the Rot, you must travel across the different solar systems to find your way home. However, the Rot has spread across the galaxy making once peaceful environment’s infested with hostile enemies.
Why similar: Strategy 69.7%, Indie 30.3%
- #3 Intruder Alert: Ixian Operations
96% matchMixed66% of 71 reviews2016
Dev: Frudelsoft
Windows
Intruder Alert is an science-fiction RTS having 6 totally different factions. It contains a single-player campaign, local LAN multiplayer, simple single player games and special challenges like Tower Defense.
Why similar: Strategy 45.3%, RTS 26.7%, Indie 19.7%, Sci-fi 8.3%
- #4 Nightside
95% matchMixed62% of 131 reviews2015
Dev: OMNIDREAM CREATIONS
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 92%
A four races sci-fi base building real time strategy game set on the dark side of an unknown planet where the valuable "green ice" resource can be found.
Why similar: Strategy 44.1%, RTS 28%, Indie 17.1%, Sci-fi 10.8%
- #5 Cro Magnon
94% matchMostly Negative36% of 14 reviews2018
Dev: Thor Gaming
Windows
Europe, 39000 BC. A group of people have arrived at a location suitable for a settlement. The lands are rich and fertile, but not uninhabited. You will take command of a newly formed clan of Cro Magnon, in the final days of the Neanderthals. Your goal is survival and dominance.
Why similar: Strategy 48.4%, RTS 28.5%, Indie 23.2%
- #6 Fractured State
93% match9 user reviews67% of 9 reviews2020
Dev: Mechanical Monocle
Windows
Fractured State refines the RTS genre into fast-paced strategic urban combat. Take part as the machine driven imperialistic faction of the Laperian Imperial Army battle to remain in control against the Children of the Ancients, worshipers and masters of an ancient power. Includes Map Editor.
Why similar: Strategy 48.9%, RTS 29.8%, Indie 21.3%
- #7 Tick: The Time Based Puzzle Game
94% match7 user reviews57% of 7 reviews2015
Dev: Fingertip Games UK
Windows
Test your timing and your patience in this unique casual puzzle game. Set over the backdrop of retro minimalist art style you can choose from 3 different game modes. Play your way through 50 stages of increasing difficult puzzles in Stage Mode. See how fast you really are in Speed Mode.
Why similar: Strategy 69.7%, Indie 30.3%
- #8 HORDE ATTACK
91% matchMixed47% of 19 reviews2017
Dev: Danil Kapylov
Windows
Horde attack is a demolition derby in middle ages! Send swarms of riders from city to city to conquer the huge world in this fast-paced multiplayer strategy game!
Why similar: Strategy 55.2%, Indie 22.5%, RTS 22.3%
- #9 Meridian: New World
92% matchMixed48% of 530 reviews2014
Dev: Elder GamesPub: Headup
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Slip into the role of Daniel Hanson, commander of the first mission to a remote planet called Meridian. Assured of the fact that the planet is uninhabited, the unexpected reception of a distress call from the surface could mean many things, none of which you are prepared for.
Why similar: Strategy 43.3%, RTS 37.3%, Indie 11%, Sci-fi 8.4%
- #10 Chronostation
89% matchPositive88% of 25 reviews2020
Dev: Manfromstars
Windows
Sci-fi Tower Defense real-time strategy with pleasant adaptive music. Play as a commander of a space station which got stuck in a time anomaly.
Why similar: Strategy 55.9%, Indie 25.2%, RTS 11.3%, Sci-fi 7.6%
- #11 Ground Control II: Operation Exodus
90% matchVery Positive89% of 317 reviews2015
Dev: Massive EntertainmentPub: Rebellion
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 40%
It’s 2741 and the universe is at war. The Terran Empire is laying siege to the NSA, a treaty of colonies that upholds freedom and democracy. After losing the battle in space, the NSA is forced to retreat to its last stronghold. Can you snatch victory from impending doom?
Why similar: Strategy 68.6%, RTS 23.4%, Sci-fi 8%
- #12 Way of Gold and Steel
91% matchMixed61% of 121 reviews2015
Dev: Sergey Bobrov
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 94%
What is in the "Way of Gold and Steel" which makes it interesting? Main reason is the unusual gameplay style — combination of a real-time strategy (RTS) and a roguelike.
Why similar: Strategy 55.3%, Indie 24.1%, RTS 20.6%
- #13 Fracture the Flag
88% matchMostly Positive73% of 110 reviews2016
Dev: One Wheel Studio
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Fracture the Flag is not the usual hyper click fest of an RTS... Take some time, gather your resources, plan your strategy and then knock the crud out your opponents!
Why similar: Strategy 49.9%, RTS 27.8%, Indie 22.3%
- #14 Vol'Talkes - The AI War
89% match3 user reviews0% of 3 reviews2015
Dev: HyperDrive Games
Windows
SciFi RTS Space Combat game with a HUGE focus on the storyline in an open world (galaxy) gameplay mode. 4 different career paths, chosen by your actions during the story, force you to rethink your tactics and develop new strategies.
Why similar: Strategy 69.7%, Indie 30.3%
- #15 Battleships at Dawn!
86% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2016
Dev: Mintaka SoftworksPub: Plug In Digital
Windows
Capture and hold resources, secure and defend strategic locations, explore large maps and try to outsmart a cunning AI in this new turn-based naval strategy game.
Why similar: Strategy 69.7%, Indie 30.3%
- #16 Juniper Theory
86% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2016
Dev: Juniper TheoryPub: Black Box
Windows
You are a newly appointed defense network engineer in charge of keeping the company of your choosing from harmful outside DDoS attacks. Rival companies want to take your servers offline and its your job to make sure they don't. Expand your network, build defenses, and attack different territory to dominate your opponents.
Why similar: Strategy 69.7%, Indie 30.3%
- #17 In The Dead Of Night - Urszula's Revenge
85% match8 user reviews50% of 8 reviews2015
Dev: Axed Game Studio
Windows
In The Dead of Night is a story driven top down game that merges the best elements of RTS with Tower Defence. Take control of the town to gather resources and build your defences before Urszula’s zombies charge upon you at nightfall.
Why similar: Strategy 69.7%, Indie 30.3%
- #18 Fortify
84% matchMostly Positive74% of 98 reviews2016
Dev: Holgersson Entertainment
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 46%
Fortify is a real-time strategy game with a tower defense twist. Defend your castle from attacking monsters and siege weapons by using ranged and melee defenders, catapults, cannons, oil fields and more. You start at the iron age, advancing to the medieval age, and later, the imperial age.
Why similar: Strategy 51.1%, RTS 27.6%, Indie 21.3%
- #19 RogueCraft Squadron
83% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2019
Dev: Missing Sentinel Software
Windows · Mac · Linux
RogueCraft Squadron is a fast paced real-time strategy space adventure with roguelike elements. Play as a squadron commander fighting against a hostile alien race; collecting resources, researching new ships and building an armada as you fight to survive against overwhelming odds.
Why similar: Strategy 42.6%, RTS 27.5%, Indie 18.1%, Sci-fi 11.9%
- #20 机甲雄心:巡天者
82% match5 user reviews60% of 5 reviews2019
Dev: Xue Dong
Windows
在遥远的未来,冲出地球的人类向广袤无垠的宇宙扩张,无数资源丰富的星球被开采. 然而并不是每颗星球都是平静安宁的,残忍的星际海盗,流浪的叛军,失控的机器人,恐怖的怪兽.... 于是人类联盟开启了“巡天者”这个职位,招募勇敢的年轻人,用来维护各个星域的安宁。 而你,也成为了其中一员,驾驶着太空船,在每个关键时刻登陆星球,然后用你潮水般的机甲军团将那些麻烦者抹去。
Why similar: Strategy 47.7%, RTS 21.7%, Indie 20.7%, Sci-fi 9.9%
- #21 Machines At War 3
84% matchMostly Positive76% of 85 reviews2014
Dev: Isotope 244 LLC
Windows · Mac
Median: 24 minMean: 12.3 hrs≥1hr: 29%
Real time strategy game featuring over 130 different types of units and technologies, 21 campaign missions with characters and an intriguing story, unlimited random map skirmishes with many customizable settings, network multiplayer to challenge your friends, and so much more in this RTS!
Why similar: Strategy 51.6%, RTS 30.4%, Indie 18%
- #22 WarZone Flashpoint
82% matchMixed53% of 80 reviews2018
Dev: Dust Storm Entertainment
Windows
WarZone Flashpoint is in an RTS in development by Dust Storm Entertainment. We're an indie team bringing you a classic RTS formula which we intend to update for a long time to come!
Why similar: Strategy 55.8%, Indie 22.3%, RTS 21.9%
- #23 Hellfire Fortress
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Gold & Lumber Games UG
Windows · Mac
In the Hellfire Fortress classic 1 vs 1 mode you’ll face sheer endless waves of demons and thus the goal is straight forward: Your Fortress needs to survive longer than your opponent’s! It’s your task to set up an army and strategically invest in economy while constantly leveling up your Fortress.
Why similar: Strategy 68.7%, Indie 31.3%
- #24 Wizard King
80% match9 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2017
Dev: Maru Games
Windows
Wizard King is a strategy collectible card game. (CCG / TCG) However, instead of playing cards, you will play the game with real summon creature and magic. Therefore, you can enjoy more easy and active games than ordinary card games.
Why similar: Strategy 68.6%, Indie 31.4%
- #25 FrogStatue
79% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2018
Dev: yeyinggame
Windows
No one knows when the sea that was made up of several small islands was discovered. Most of the islands are made up of desert, gobi or volcanoes. No matter which season the outside is, there will always be snowflakes. The cold weather and hard harsh living environment deter the explorers.
Why similar: Strategy 68.6%, Indie 31.4%
- #26 BlindOak Prow
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: PositionMatters
Windows · Mac · Linux
BlindOak Prow is a competitive strategy card game with unique, subtle tactics that mirror the political maneuvers of the setting. Form a party of four characters mixing and matching the six different classes however you'd like, then outwit your foes for control of the city and for your survival on a new land.
Why similar: Strategy 69%, Indie 31%
- #27 Geared
81% matchMixed36% of 11 reviews2015
Dev: Playful Art, LLC
Windows
Geared is a highly addictive, physics-based spatial puzzler. Goal: Power the blue gears.
Why similar: Strategy 68.6%, Indie 31.4%
- #28 Darkest Mana: Master of the Table
79% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2018
Dev: IKINAGAMES
Windows
Darkest Mana: Master of the Table is a card duel game. Create a deck and play online against players from around the world. You can also play solo in 20+ stages.
Why similar: Strategy 68.6%, Indie 31.4%
- #29 Volantia
78% matchMixed68% of 19 reviews2018
Dev: Tangled Mess Games
Windows · Mac
Transport yourself to a lush kingdom in the sky as you create, explore, build, and optimize a thriving new ecosystem amongst the clouds. Amidst the lush greenpunk landscape, rotate and conjoin fragments of land onto your floating island to stabilize it, and stop it from crumbling to its demise.
Why similar: Strategy 68.6%, Indie 31.4%
- #30 Squid Vs Vexus
81% matchNo user reviews2018
Dev: JammSoft
Windows
As the Sun starts to transform into a red giant, every planet, except Pluto, is joining forces to save the Solar System from certain demise. The Plutonians, feeling left behind and undermined, decide to send Squid, their strongest warrior, to finish off the 8 Emperors of the Solar System, that form Vexus.
Why similar: Strategy 68.6%, Indie 31.4%
- #31 Dice Defenders
77% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2019
Dev: Full Screen Sorcery
Windows · Mac
Dice Defenders brings the classic old school feel of many early tower defense games and adds a new level of strategy and planning through the thousands of possible different combinations of different towers, tower sizes, and dice to offer a unique challenge to veterans of the genre and newcomers alike.
Why similar: Strategy 68.6%, Indie 31.4%
- #32 Wagers of War
78% matchMixed57% of 65 reviews2018
Dev: Jumb-O-Fun Games Inc
Windows
Jump into a competitive battleground as you face off against your opponent in rounds of war. Based on the classic card game War, battle head-to-head as you work to anticipate your opponent’s next move while making gains to outsmart them and bring home the victory.
Why similar: Strategy 68.6%, Indie 31.4%
- #33 Operation Valderon
76% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2019
Dev: Ryo Suzuki
Windows
The people of Valderon need you. The planet is under attack. The emperor has personally selected you to command the defenses. Design your fleet. Create your own path. Save Valderon from an endless wave of enemies.
Why similar: Strategy 68.6%, Indie 31.4%
- #34 Broken Metal
75% matchPositive87% of 15 reviews2019
Dev: Armadillo Game Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Fight with a small team through floors of hostile machines, tweak your team to overcome increasingly more powerful enemies, live with the consequences of your actions, learn from your mistakes as you are overwhelmed and plan better for your next attempt.
Why similar: Strategy 68.6%, Indie 31.4%
- #35 One More Night: BiO Clinic
77% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2017
Dev: Stephen Wu
Windows
Everything around you is trying to kill you! Can you survive for One More Night?
Why similar: Strategy 68.6%, Indie 31.4%
- #36 Quantum Multiverse
75% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2019
Dev: RipTyde GamesPub: RipTyde Studio
Windows
If you're looking for a immersive experience of Evading a predator hunting for you in a futuristic science facility, this is for you.
Why similar: Strategy 68.6%, Indie 31.4%
- #37 Chessboard Kingdoms
74% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2019
Dev: Hashed Egg
Windows
Chessboard Kingdoms is a multiplayer, turn-based strategy game inspired by the chess mechanics. Employ warriors and engineers, build siege machines, construct walls and towers, consult your court wizard — all while exploring vast landscapes of the realm and satisfying your puzzle-solving appetite.
Why similar: Strategy 68.6%, Indie 31.4%
- #38 Robots In The Wild
76% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2017
Dev: Heatbox Games
Windows · Mac
Robots In The Wild is a challenging puzzle/strategy game about creatively dropping Blocks to build Robot fortresses. Travel to distant planets and construct huge, interconnected Robot strongholds to protect and rescue the HEARTS from the Monsters of the Wild.
Why similar: Strategy 68.6%, Indie 31.4%
- #39 Rhombus Legends
74% matchMixed66% of 50 reviews2018
Dev: Freeway Interactive
Windows
A unique spatial battle system for card games. Unite with friends for clan wars, explore the dungeons and search world map for Bosses. Magical power awaits you!
Why similar: Strategy 68.7%, Indie 31.3%
- #40 Artillerists
73% matchMostly Positive76% of 132 reviews2017
Dev: SolarLance
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Artillerists is a turn-based isometric strategy. You should destroy the enemy’s armed forces, capture territories, earn money and upgrade your army. In addition to the main types of units and weapons, player can use radar reconnaissance, volley fire, air strikes, artillery strikes and many others...
Why similar: Strategy 68.7%, Indie 31.3%
- #41 NUVAVULT
71% matchPositive91% of 11 reviews2019
Dev: Mim Hufford
Windows · Mac · Linux
A perspective altering puzzle game where 2D and 3D collide.
Why similar: Strategy 68.9%, Indie 31.1%
- #42 Rubico
62% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Game Runners
Windows
You were in the middle of a dying city, in the center of which a giant monster nestled - the Plague. People infected with it lose their sanity and die over time. In the midst of all this chaos, you have only one friend you can rely on - a mechanical kettle.
Why similar: Strategy 69.7%, Indie 30.3%
- #43 过关攒将
72% matchMixed62% of 52 reviews2018
Dev: 重庆极娱游科技
Windows
闯关杀这是一款结合了战旗和卡牌创新策略游戏,玩家需要在棋盘中走和合适地点来选择适当卡牌打出。游戏中玩家可以选择一位主公,然后招募自己的武将一起开始闯关之旅。战斗中的各种随机元素使得游戏策略性十足。
Why similar: Strategy 68.7%, Indie 31.3%
- #44 Mad Carnage
71% match8 user reviews88% of 8 reviews2018
Dev: Drageus Games
Windows
Can YOU survive the Mad Carnage?
Why similar: Strategy 67.7%, Indie 32.3%
- #45 Shuttle Siege
73% matchMixed64% of 28 reviews2016
Dev: Lasmelan
Windows
A sci-fi Tower Defense game where your space shuttle is invaded and you have to build mazes of defensive towers to stop the enemies.
Why similar: Strategy 68.7%, Indie 31.3%
- #46 5Leaps (Space Tower Defense)
69% matchPositive100% of 32 reviews2019
Dev: DeepDimensionGames
Windows
5Leaps is a retro-futuristic strategy game "Tower Defense" style.
Why similar: Strategy 69%, Indie 31%
- #47 Earth Muncher
71% matchPositive85% of 13 reviews2018
Dev: Odd Ocelot GamesPub: Odd Ocelot Games LLC
Windows
Equal parts Arcade and brain-teaser, play as Norm the Earthworm and collect as much treasure as you can without getting taken out by baddies.
Why similar: Strategy 69%, Indie 31%
- #48 Siege - the card game
72% matchMixed62% of 13 reviews2016
Dev: SIA Next Level
Windows · Mac · Linux
Siege is a strategic single-player card game about sieging castles with armies and magic set in the bizarre setting of Circus Empire.
Why similar: Strategy 68.7%, Indie 31.3%
- #49 Star Police
69% matchMixed60% of 15 reviews2019
Dev: Cow Game
Windows
Tower Defense game
Why similar: Strategy 69%, Indie 31%
- #50 Combiner the Card Game
70% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2018
Dev: Konstantin Dvornikov
Windows
Digital version of the card game called "Combiner". The playing process is based upon the use of combinations in order to reduce the opponent's score. Play with computer players or on a local network (up to four players).
Why similar: Strategy 69%, Indie 31%
- #51 Swap Swap
69% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2018
Dev: MediaPod
Windows · Mac
Help our 4 friends to get out from this evil world using switches, teleports, bumpers and many machiavelic tricks...
Why similar: Strategy 67.5%, Indie 32.5%
- #52 Card Battle Spirit Link
66% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2020
Dev: Speedrobo Games
Windows
Get ready for a new kind of digital multiplayer card game. No shuffled decks, no random card packs. In Card Battle Spirit Link, strategy is the key!
Why similar: Strategy 69.7%, Indie 30.3%
- #53 StoneDefence
67% matchMixed50% of 12 reviews2019
Dev: RenZhai(人宅)Pub: RenZhai
Windows
There is a mysterious continent full of songs and laughter, a huge God stone stands in the center of the continent, guarding the local residents from generation to generation, the good scenery is not long, the God stone is missing, the mainland without the God stone Guardian lost the vitality of the past, a large number of evil forces hit
Why similar: Strategy 69.7%, Indie 30.3%
- #54 Guide The Ball
68% matchMixed55% of 11 reviews2017
Dev: Eldritch Phantasmagoric Games
Windows
Plan and build your path through physics based puzzles. Create your own solutions to over 300 levels spread out through 10 distinct areas, each with their own unique hazards, effects and game-play.
Why similar: Strategy 69.7%, Indie 30.3%
- #55 Omnipresent
70% matchMixed55% of 28 reviews2015
Dev: Starkey Industries
Windows
What would you do if you had the power of a self-aware AI? Take control of S.E.N.T.I.E.N.T and see what choices you would make. Connect to the Internet and hack into corporations, governments, websites and more...
Why similar: Strategy 69%, Indie 31%
- #56 Rezist: Tower Defense
65% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2019
Dev: SparkGames
Windows
Protect your server from the malicious software intrusion. Improve your utility programs in time, rollout patches — and you will stand fearless even against the algorithms of your most devious enemies.
Why similar: Strategy 69.7%, Indie 30.3%
- #57 Dark Rising
68% matchMostly Negative31% of 16 reviews2017
Dev: Clear Light Games
Windows
Upgrade your castle, build towers, expand your village and train loyal pledges who will fight, and die at your command. Dark Rising is a tower defense game for anyone who's looking for a more in-depth approach to the popular genre.
Why similar: Strategy 69.7%, Indie 30.3%
- #58 Goblin Storm
67% matchMixed50% of 10 reviews2017
Dev: Nemeton Singularity Simulations
Windows
Command the armies of Men, Goblins and the Dead as they battle for supremacy on battlefields across the lands of Arcwellion. Will you build a mighty kingdom and lead the armies of men to stand against the storm? Or will you command the invading hordes on the path to conquest?
Why similar: Strategy 69.7%, Indie 30.3%