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  1. #1 Hidden Dimensions 3
    97% matchVery Positive85% of 97 reviews2016
    Dev: Stijn Van Cauter
    Windows

    Hidden Dimensions 3 is a science-fiction themed collectible cards game offering over 500 cards, varied gameplay modes and challenges. Create decks containing spaceships, as well as various structures and actions to support your fleet.

    Why similar: Strategy 56.8%, Card Game 40.2%, Indie 2.9%

  2. #2 Lightseekers
    96% matchMostly Positive73% of 148 reviews2019
    Dev: PlayFusion
    Windows · Mac

    Epic battles await you in the multi-award winning Trading Card Game, now on Steam. Battle with digital cards and scan tabletop cards into your digital collection for Double the Value!

    Why similar: Strategy 55.3%, Card Game 44.7%

  3. #3 Forgotten Myths CCG
    94% matchMixed53% of 86 reviews2016
    Dev: Anchora Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Forgotten Myths is a free to play online collectible card game that incorporates deck building, card collection and strategic gameplay in a fantastic historical background incorporating several civilizations, myths and legends in the same universe!

    Why similar: Strategy 55.6%, Card Game 38.1%, Indie 6.3%

  4. #4 Draconian Wars
    94% matchMostly Negative39% of 44 reviews2014
    Dev: Kardfy Studios
    Windows
    Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 96%

    Draconian Wars is the most strategic and challenging card game. Every card available; no additional purchases or microtransactions. Bring it all to the table. Take the challenge, command armies of zeppelins and robots or unleash the fury of the ancient dragons. The fate of Hyperborea lies in your hands.

    Why similar: Strategy 53.7%, Card Game 39.8%, Indie 6.6%

  5. #5 Protect Pine Valley
    93% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: BoomTown Snipes
    Windows

    Defend Pine Valley against invading enemy armies! Switch between tactical command and third-person combat as you lead your troops through dynamic battles, changing terrain, and fierce weather.

    Why similar: Action RTS 36.6%, Action RPG 23.9%, Strategy 19.5%, Action Roguelike 16.6%, 3D 3.1%

  6. #6 Protect Your Humans
    92% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: RaphMoite
    Windows

    Protect Your Humans is an action RPG with RTS elements where you play as a King defending humanity's last stand. Rebuild your kingdom, command your forces, and venture into dungeons to challenge massive raid bosses before their armies overrun your base. Will you save humanity?

    Why similar: Action RTS 45%, Strategy 29.9%, Action RPG 24.3%, Singleplayer 0.8%

  7. #7 Clash of the Kings
    91% matchNo user reviews2024
    Dev: Jacob Kendall
    Windows

    Take part in building the best team of knights the kingdom has ever seen! Or lose them all in a glorious fight, the choice is yours!

    Why similar: Action RTS 38.3%, Action RPG 22.6%, Strategy 19.2%, Action Roguelike 16%, 3D 3.7%

  8. #8 War of Omens Card Game
    90% matchVery Positive86% of 699 reviews2019
    Dev: Fifth Column Games
    Windows · Mac

    War of Omens is a CCG with a unique Deckbuilder combat system and deep strategy. Set in a masterfully crafted dark fantasy world, it features fast, strategic battles with 4 distinct factions and over 20 heroes. Challenge the online ladder, conquer the story mode, or compete in a cross faction draft!

    Why similar: Card Game 50.4%, Strategy 44.1%, Indie 5.5%

  9. #9 Elemental colossus
    89% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
    Dev: Gordun Studio
    Windows

    Defend your castle against thousands of enemies. Choose your towers wisely to rise an impenetrable barricade. Fight in several worlds against tireless golems that are willing to destroy your kingdom. Build an elaborate defense to restrain the hordes that assault you in each world.

    Why similar: Action RTS 56.6%, Strategy 35.3%, 3D 5.5%, Indie 1.6%, Singleplayer 1%

  10. #10 Ambusher
    89% match5 user reviews20% of 5 reviews2023
    Dev: Bilal DemirPub: Pirasa Studios
    Windows · Linux

    Ambusher is a tower defense game. Set your traps. Build your towers. Prepare your defense and survive until sunrise.

    Why similar: Action RTS 44.3%, Card Game 29.8%, Strategy 19.2%, 3D 4.6%, Indie 1.2%

  11. #11 Tetra Project - 原石计划
    88% matchVery Positive89% of 571 reviews2019
    Dev: AliveGameStudio
    Windows
    Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 75%

    欢迎来到原石计划,你已成为计划的一部分。在这个计划里,你将带领辛西娅逃出危险的地下研究所,战棋+卡牌+roguelike+DBG的玩法和丰富MOD将给你带来独特的全新体验

    Why similar: Strategy 65.2%, Card Game 26.4%, Indie 8.4%

  12. #12 OverSpend -secret desire-
    86% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: みゅーと
    Windows

    “Wishes Weave the Eternal Color of Chiyo” A Japanese-style action RPG with “mobile game–inspired” elements, featuring shikigami party building, character growth, and random events.

    Why similar: Action RTS 46.6%, Action RPG 30.3%, Action Roguelike 21.5%, Indie 1.1%, Singleplayer 0.5%

  13. #13 Smash Up
    86% matchMixed61% of 267 reviews2016
    Dev: Nomad Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    Smash Up is the digital adaptation of the award-winning (and totally awesome) card game. Smash together two factions, and destroy your opponent with a wild and wacky combination of pirates, nerds, zombies, wizards and more!

    Why similar: Strategy 56.8%, Card Game 43.2%

  14. #14 弹幕那个恶人
    84% matchMixed69% of 16 reviews2019
    Dev: 白信鸽工作室
    Windows

    在美丽而祥和的幻想乡里,有一个总是故意挑事的人…… 他总是迈着六亲不认的步伐走在大街上,并时不时地拍别人的肩膀,挑起事端…… 没有人知道他的名字,但他出门只穿固定的一件衣服,于是人们都用他衣服上的字来称呼他…… 他就是——全员恶人……

    Why similar: Strategy 50.6%, Card Game 42.9%, Indie 6.5%

  15. #15 Meow Wars: Card Battle
    84% matchMixed69% of 16 reviews2018
    Dev: Taco Truck Games
    Windows

    Combat cats in this epic card battle strategy game, featuring an all-new card combat system.

    Why similar: Card Game 48.8%, Strategy 45.2%, Indie 6%

  16. #16 Rival Books of Aster
    82% matchMostly Positive73% of 67 reviews2024
    Dev: Games by Stitch
    Windows · Mac

    Rival Books of Aster is a strategy deck building game that features over 140 hand illustrated spells that you can use to build custom decks and go head to head against other players. Each spell is also a page in a living story book that translates itself and reveals its secrets as you play the game.

    Why similar: Strategy 51.6%, Card Game 41.8%, Indie 6.6%

  17. #17 デルタコモンズ
    83% matchNo user reviews2024
    Dev: deruta
    Windows

    カードゲームのキャラクターが動きだす! オンライン対戦カードゲーム+ストラテジー japaneseOnly

    Why similar: Action RTS 32.2%, Strategy 32%, Card Game 31.4%, 3D 3.2%, Indie 1.2%

  18. #18 幻想英雄传 卡片对决
    82% matchMixed60% of 10 reviews2019
    Dev: 幻想英雄传开发组
    Windows

    This game is based on a turn-based card battle and incorporates a random loop dungeon to explore the RogueLike-style game. Play a variety of characters in the game and experience the ever-changing adventure!

    Why similar: Strategy 57%, Card Game 43%

  19. #19 Command & Conquer Red Alert™, Counterstrike™ and The Aftermath™
    80% matchMostly Positive79% of 370 reviews2024
    Dev: Westwood StudiosPub: Electronic Arts
    Windows
    Median: 18 minMean: 10.1 hrs≥1hr: 32%

    Surrender is not an option

    Why similar: Action RTS 51.8%, Strategy 45.7%, Singleplayer 2.4%

  20. #20 My Very Own Lair
    81% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Spiro Spero Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    True artificial intelligence is at hand, time to build your very own lair! Start from an old mansion in the UK and pick a place to move. But careful, the World will try to stop you. Will you make it to Mars?

    Why similar: Strategy 60%, Card Game 32.4%, Indie 7.6%

  21. #21 Galacard: Ackian Archives
    81% matchNo user reviews2025
    Dev: Bipedal Studios
    Windows · Mac

    A collection of retro-style card games featuring friendly aliens! Galacard: Ackian Archives features enhanced ports of three installments in the strategy-based Galacard card game series: Galacard, Galacard Platinum and Galacard Advance.

    Why similar: Card Game 53.7%, Strategy 44.3%, Singleplayer 2%

  22. #22 LowPoly Towerdefense
    79% match8 user reviews67% of 9 reviews2024
    Dev: Holger Trampe
    Windows

    You play in a SciFi environment with LowPoly graphics, engaging in Tower Defense. Manage resources! Each round introduces more enemies that you must defeat. Build resource ships in the factory and simultaneously construct towers on the platforms to fend off the adversaries.

    Why similar: Action RTS 55.4%, Strategy 38.1%, 3D 5.4%, Singleplayer 1.1%

  23. #23 Epic Cards Battle 2 (TCG)
    79% matchMixed58% of 130 reviews2018
    Dev: momoStorm Entertainment
    Windows

    3D PVP Free Fantasy Strategy TCG Online Game!Experience the legendary battles. Hundreds of cards. 3 Card types: Creature, Spell, Trigger. Campaign and Arena and Ladder.

    Why similar: Card Game 57.8%, Strategy 42.2%

  24. #24 Hobs
    78% matchVery Positive85% of 1,170 reviews2019
    Dev: Teneke Kafalar
    Windows

    Hobs is a turn based card game which you can try different strategies to beat your opponent. Find best deck for your strategy, buy new heros, try different strategies and try to place to the top.

    Why similar: Card Game 57.8%, Strategy 37.7%, Indie 4.4%

  25. #25 Mazes and Mages
    78% match8 user reviews63% of 8 reviews2018
    Dev: Juan Jose Garrido Gomez
    Windows

    Play card duels. Explore random mazes. Single player game.

    Why similar: Strategy 57%, Card Game 35.7%, Indie 7.3%

  26. #26 BURGGEIST
    74% matchVery Positive98% of 234 reviews2024
    Dev: GHRIAN STUDIO
    Windows

    With the walking fortress Burggeist at your command, fight back the enemies and build "the Tower."

    Why similar: Action RTS 58.1%, Strategy 27.1%, Story Rich 7.4%, 3D 5.4%, Singleplayer 2%

  27. #27 Kirin's Chosen
    77% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: LinusPub: N/a
    Windows

    A Roguelite Deckbuilder set in an Asian inspired fantasy world, where you play as the Kirins champion, defeating the corrupted champions using the unique 3-slot combat. Collect cards and build your deck from the enemies unique combat styles

    Why similar: Strategy 46.3%, Card Game 44%, 3D 6.4%, Indie 1.9%, Singleplayer 1.4%

  28. #28 Durak!
    77% matchMostly Positive73% of 71 reviews2017
    Dev: Funghisoft
    Windows

    Durak is a classical Russian card game. While it requires strategical thinking, cheating is also a viable strategy as long as you don't get caught. In the same spirit pay attention to your opponents or else you might get tricked and be left as the Durak! The game is best enjoyed with 1 to 5 friends.

    Why similar: Card Game 69.2%, Strategy 27.4%, Indie 3.5%

  29. #29 Drift Wars
    76% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: BRZDRIFT
    Windows · Linux

    A new style of RTS that focuses heavily on terraforming and changing terrain to different types to overcome your opponent ! Inspired by old-school RTSes but with next-generation RTS ideas !

    Why similar: Action RTS 55.7%, Strategy 37.4%, 3D 5.4%, Indie 1.4%

  30. #30 YiShi
    76% matchNo user reviews2025
    Dev: Indie March Studios
    Windows

    Play as a healer, ensure the survival of your warriors through spells and enhancements fighting against hordes of green skins.

    Why similar: Action RTS 64.4%, Strategy 26.1%, 3D 6.6%, Indie 2%, Singleplayer 0.9%

  31. #31 Against Wokou Frontline
    75% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: YiXia Studio
    Windows

    Amidst the Wokou raids along the southeast coast of China during the Ming Dynasty (1552–1565), lead your troops, fortify your line, and repel the brutal invaders in this heroic tower defense game. Defend the common people and secure the shore!

    Why similar: Action RTS 66.2%, Strategy 31.3%, Indie 1.5%, Singleplayer 1.1%

  32. #32 Titan Spire
    75% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: ShaneGame
    Windows

    Inspired by Slay the Spire, combine marble ball with card deck-building. This game is for players who like to experience more luck and randomness but less strict strategy card game.

    Why similar: Card Game 49.5%, Strategy 40.5%, 3D 6.8%, Indie 1.8%, Singleplayer 1.4%

  33. #33 Monster Memory
    74% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2023
    Dev: DragonCog Interactive
    Windows

    A stylized card matching memory game based on icons of horror with atmospheric music Relive your childhood with this simple yet fun puzzle game by matching the cards as fast as you can

    Why similar: Card Game 48%, Strategy 41.8%, 3D 6.9%, Indie 1.9%, Singleplayer 1.4%

  34. #34 Dangerous Roads
    71% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2026
    Dev: John ZyskiPub: Trickster Forge Studios
    Windows

    The roads are under siege. Command a knight, wizard, and druid to stop waves of monsters in this fantasy strategy defense game. Save gold between missions, plan your defenses carefully, and survive 8 escalating levels where enemies grow stronger and attack from multiple paths.

    Why similar: Action RTS 65.4%, Strategy 30.5%, 3D 2.9%, Singleplayer 1.3%

  35. #35 Total Blade: Mythology
    73% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Moondolino
    Windows

    Gather soldiers on a 16th-century overworld map and lead over 1,300 troops in real-time TPS action. Manage your empire, command your army, and fight rival nations and mythical monsters in this grand-scale sandbox strategy.

    Why similar: Action RTS 54.8%, Action RPG 21.7%, Strategy 20.1%, 3D 2.7%, Singleplayer 0.6%

  36. #36 Galaxy Trek
    72% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2024
    Dev: Peritoma Studios
    Windows

    Galaxy Trek is a fun, simple and addictive indie game that will test your reflexes, strategy and skill. Each game you play is unique!

    Why similar: Action RTS 71.3%, Strategy 25%, Singleplayer 2.1%, Indie 1.6%

  37. #37 Arena of Shaelo
    73% matchMostly Positive75% of 12 reviews2019
    Dev: Royal Donut
    Windows · Linux

    Arena of Shaelo is a pixelated co-op card game set in the world of Shaelo. Once you begrudgingly take a step into the arena, it soon dawns on you that it is only through the power of teamwork that both you and your teammate might make it out alive.

    Why similar: Strategy 48.6%, Card Game 45.2%, Indie 6.2%

  38. #38 Myths and Legends - Card Game
    72% matchMixed59% of 606 reviews2019
    Dev: Salo
    Windows · Mac

    Battle other Guardians leading your favorite mythological, historical and literary characters in this adaptation of the popular TCG game Myths and Legends. Collect the cards, build the perfect strategy and crush your enemies.

    Why similar: Card Game 50%, Strategy 44.9%, Indie 5.1%

  39. #39 Card Gauntlet
    73% matchNo user reviews2025
    Dev: Figure 9
    Windows · Mac

    Take on the Card Gauntlet! Pick one of 6 Specializations, each with its own set of unique skill cards to collect and build a totally unique deck. Fight monsters, roll the dice, and triumph!

    Why similar: Card Game 36.6%, Strategy 36%, Action Roguelike 22.4%, 3D 4.2%, Singleplayer 0.7%

  40. #40 Slimedrop Laboratory
    71% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Laxias Games
    Windows

    It's war under your microscope. Bacteria will devour your Slime cells if you don’t intervene. Grow your cell sample, position your units to stay out of reach, enhance their power, and watch them unleash unique abilities to survive in this arcade chill strategy game.

    Why similar: Action RTS 46.5%, Strategy 31.6%, Action Roguelike 20.2%, Indie 1.2%, Singleplayer 0.6%

  41. #41 Survive Now
    69% matchPositive82% of 11 reviews2023
    Dev: INDIAN GAMEDEVPub: Hit Gaming Studio
    Windows

    In this thrilling top-down roguelite survival game, you'll face off against hordes of creatures in a desperate battle for survival. You'll need to collect energy to unlock new skills and upgrade existing ones, and every moment counts as you fight your way through waves of monsters.

    Why similar: Action RTS 49.6%, Action RPG 28.4%, Action Roguelike 21.3%, Indie 0.3%, Singleplayer 0.3%

  42. #42 Joy Guardians TD
    70% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Oldman Games
    Windows

    A lighthearted tower defense game where everyday people fight back against hustle culture. Place and upgrade offbeat heroes like pillow-throwing grannies and wheelchair slingshot kids to stop workers zombified by an energy drink corp. Use philosophy and paint to remind humanity how to enjoy life.

    Why similar: Action RTS 59.1%, Strategy 37.8%, Indie 1.7%, Singleplayer 1.4%

  43. #43 DRAKERZ-Confrontation
    71% matchMixed52% of 259 reviews2014
    Dev: Peoleo Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 10.6 hrs≥1hr: 52%

    The Trading Card Game in Augmented Reality.

    Why similar: Card Game 54%, Strategy 41.9%, Indie 4.1%

  44. #44 Molekraft
    70% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Benjamin B
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Command a stubborn army of moles in a 3D RTS puzzle adventure. Assign tools, build paths, fight creatures, and guide them to safety.

    Why similar: Action RTS 55.6%, Strategy 39.5%, 3D 3.4%, Singleplayer 1.4%

  45. #45 Rush The Towers
    67% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2025
    Dev: Ian Jowe
    Windows

    Will you break through enemy defenses, or watch your forces fall before the towers?

    Why similar: Action RTS 55.1%, Strategy 38.2%, 3D 4.5%, Indie 1.5%, Singleplayer 0.8%

  46. #46 Armageddonica
    69% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: neoTemplar
    Windows

    Revolutionary ARPG/RTS where your hero shapes the battle, but strategy and your army decide the war. Hack-and-slash your way to commanding legions. Fight the dire gods, while the Gospel of Judas whispers a forbidden truth.

    Why similar: Action RTS 48.5%, Action RPG 26.1%, Action Roguelike 22.4%, Indie 1.9%, Singleplayer 1.1%

  47. #47 Mazes and Mages 2
    69% matchPositive82% of 11 reviews2019
    Dev: Juan Jose Garrido Gomez
    Windows

    Play card duels. Explore random mazes. Single player game.

    Why similar: Strategy 48.7%, Card Game 45.1%, Indie 6.2%

  48. #48 Onirim - Solitaire Card Game
    68% matchVery Positive85% of 263 reviews2017
    Dev: InPatience
    Windows
    Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 53%

    Wander through the chambers of dreams, hoping that chance will reveal the doors, or linger in each type of room. In either case, you will have to deal with the slithering Nightmares which haunt the hallways of the labyrinth.

    Why similar: Strategy 56.7%, Card Game 43.3%

  49. #49 IMC
    68% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Ablizmo
    Windows

    A realtime, roguelike, card game. Traverse planets, build decks and earn riches while battling to the extraction point. Some will make it, most will die...

    Why similar: Strategy 42.1%, Card Game 23.4%, Action RTS 20.2%, Action Roguelike 8.8%, 3D 4.1%

  50. #50 Retaliation Path of Kingdoms
    67% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2024
    Dev: MNZ SoftwarePub: Xteam Software Solutions srl
    Windows

    Path of Kingdoms is a strategy game where the player must defeat all the factions of the kingdom to reach the goal, each faction has a story that evolves as it conquers territories.

    Why similar: Action RTS 53.3%, Strategy 38.9%, 3D 5.2%, Indie 1.6%, Singleplayer 1.1%

  51. #51 Keeper of the Dead
    68% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Autumn Peak Studios
    Windows

    Light up Shrines scattered around an ever expanding graveyard using cards and crafted items.

    Why similar: Strategy 45.7%, Card Game 44.8%, 3D 6.6%, Indie 1.8%, Singleplayer 1.1%

  52. #52 Jungle Resistance
    67% match4 user reviews25% of 4 reviews2022
    Dev: CRX Entertainment Pte LtdPub: Favour Toys Studios
    Windows

    Jungle Resistance is an isometric Tower Defense game with Kingdom Rush Upgrade Style, with branching Tower Types. This will give a new Vibe and Mechanic to the Tower Defense game.

    Why similar: Action RTS 58.2%, Strategy 38.9%, Indie 1.6%, Singleplayer 1.3%

  53. #53 Crazy Poker
    70% matchNo user reviews2023
    Dev: LH Games Limited
    Windows

    Play poker like never before...

    Why similar: Strategy 47.4%, Card Game 46.8%, Indie 4.1%, Singleplayer 1.7%

  54. #54 Mad Wild Fairy Tale
    67% match9 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2021
    Dev: Morozov Sergey
    Windows

    Take control of the undead king. Manage your legacy domain and protect it from mortal trespassers. Mad Wild Fairy Tale is an Action RPG Strategy with hardcore survival and PvP-Trespassers mechanics. The game is set in a beautiful dark fantasy world.

    Why similar: Action RTS 53.5%, Strategy 22.7%, Action RPG 22.2%, Indie 1.1%, Singleplayer 0.5%

  55. #55 Lord Of Tower
    66% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2024
    Dev: TrueSoft
    Windows

    "Lord of Tower" is an action RPG game. Climb the tower and meet the bosses on each floor.Defeat bosses with unique patterns and win in battle. Conquer all the bosses and become the true lord of the tower!

    Why similar: Action RPG 38.7%, Strategy 29.1%, Action Roguelike 28.7%, Indie 1.9%, Singleplayer 1.6%

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