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  1. #1 Operation: Polygon Storm
    97% 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: Action RTS 29.1%, RTS 17.4%, Tower Defense 15.8%, Real Time Tactics 12.4%, War 7%

  2. #2 Axon TD: Uprising - Tower Defense
    96% matchVery Positive87% of 722 reviews2024
    Dev: Element Studios
    Windows
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 75%

    Axon TD lets you expand the map boundaries themselves. A huge arsenal of towers and a wide variety of enemies clash in a battlefield that grows to your whims. Engage in single, cooperative, and roguelite gameplay.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 21.5%, RTS 20.2%, Real Time Tactics 16.5%, Tactical 10.4%, PvE 9%

  3. #3 Annihilate The Spance
    96% 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 25.1%, Base Building 23.1%, War 12.8%, Space 9.4%, Sci-fi 7.2%

  4. #4 Calyx
    95% matchVery Positive89% of 308 reviews2026
    Dev: Studio 568
    Windows

    A strategy game with a new kind of enemy, Calyx puts you in charge of a space mining outpost, locked in battle against powerful plant-aliens. Build your base, gather resources, assemble your forces, and take on the Calyx. With only an out-of-date AI for company, can you survive?

    Why similar: Action RTS 21.6%, RTS 15.9%, Base Building 13.2%, Tower Defense 13.1%, Real Time Tactics 10.3%

  5. #5 rymdkapsel
    94% matchVery Positive83% of 277 reviews2014
    Dev: grapefrukt games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 76%

    Build a space station. Command the tiny crew. Explore the galaxy. A meditative space strategy game.

    Why similar: RTS 22.7%, Tower Defense 19.9%, Real Time Tactics 17.4%, Base Building 17%, Puzzle 6.9%

  6. #6 Taur
    94% matchMostly Positive80% of 2,078 reviews2020
    Dev: Echo Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 76%

    Taur is an action-strategy sci-fi game. Control the Prime Cannon and unlock all of its powerful weapons and abilities. Build turrets, droids, aircraft and more as you fight to protect the homeworld of the Tauron droids against a relentless invasion. Will your Taur stand against the Imperion warmachine?

    Why similar: Tower Defense 27.5%, Base Building 16.8%, RTS 13.5%, Strategy 8.2%, Real Time Tactics 7.8%

  7. #7 Warpips
    93% 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 23.8%, Tower Defense 21%, War 14.5%, Base Building 12.3%, Tactical 10.8%

  8. #8 Rogue Command
    92% matchVery Positive92% of 546 reviews2024
    Dev: feneq
    Windows

    Classic RTS gameplay fused with a modern roguelite. Shape your build each run by assembling an evolving arsenal of powerful units and facilities. Harvest resources, build out your base. Raise your army and call down orbital strikes to overcome the forces threatening your survival.

    Why similar: Action RTS 27.4%, RTS 19.5%, Base Building 15.4%, Tactical 10.5%, Sci-fi 7.5%

  9. #9 BlackChain
    91% matchVery Positive86% of 120 reviews2021
    Dev: Borington
    Windows

    A classic single-player RTS set in a Solar System ruled by megacorporations. Journey from Mars all the way to Planet 9 and uncover the secrets of the BlackChain.

    Why similar: Action RTS 22.1%, RTS 19.5%, Base Building 15.8%, War 9.8%, Sci-fi 7.2%

  10. #10 Xeno Command
    89% matchVery Positive84% of 55 reviews2022
    Dev: ChillyRoomPub: ChillyRoom
    Windows

    Defend galaxy against Alien invasion in the RTS offline game with roguelike fun

    Why similar: Action RTS 27.5%, RTS 15.5%, Tower Defense 14.2%, Real Time Tactics 12.3%, Base Building 10.9%

  11. #11 Element
    90% 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 27.9%, Base Building 17.7%, War 15.4%, Sci-fi 9.8%, Space 8.7%

  12. #12 Protolife
    88% matchVery Positive86% of 465 reviews2018
    Dev: Volcanic Giraffe
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 74%

    Protolife is an unique tower-based strategy game which gives you a direct control over the builder robot in a struggle against the hungry proto-life organism.

    Why similar: RTS 28.1%, Tower Defense 25.3%, Base Building 23.1%, Sci-fi 9.4%, Strategy 7.6%

  13. #13 Codex of Victory
    89% matchMixed69% of 397 reviews2017
    Dev: Ino-Co PlusPub: AKPublish pty ltd
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 96%

    In this sci-fi turn-based strategy with real-time base-building elements, you’ll be defending human territories against the transhuman Augments. Expand your HQ, and manufacture and upgrade an army of advanced drones to wage interplanetary war for Humanity!

    Why similar: Base Building 33.3%, Tactical 17.8%, Sci-fi 15.6%, Space 14.1%, Strategy 12.1%

  14. #14 Northend Tower Defense
    86% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,398 reviews2024
    Dev: Northend Games
    Windows
    Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 58%

    Jump into a realtime strategy, action filled battlefield, deploy relentless soldiers, unlock powerful troops and vehicles, upgrade your army, decimate the enemy. If that's not enough, jump into a chaotic Zombie mode, with traps, fun upgrades, and a new gameplay!

    Why similar: Action RTS 23.6%, Tower Defense 16.2%, Real Time Tactics 11.6%, War 11.2%, Base Building 11.2%

  15. #15 FATAL ERROR - RTS
    87% 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 33.7%, Base Building 24.9%, Tactical 10.7%, Strategy 8.9%, Top-Down 8.1%

  16. #16 Line War
    86% 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: Action RTS 25.1%, RTS 19%, 4X 18.9%, Real Time Tactics 12.3%, Base Building 8%

  17. #17 Cyber Tower 2048
    85% matchVery Positive87% of 101 reviews2025
    Dev: Galactic Geckon
    Windows

    Cyber Tower 2048 is an action tower defense game where players fight insectoids by building defenses and developing tactics.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 50.9%, Sci-fi 10.2%, Top-Down 9.1%, Puzzle 8.2%, Combat 6.9%

  18. #18 No Creeps Were Harmed TD
    84% matchVery Positive89% of 482 reviews2024
    Dev: MinMax Games Ltd.
    Windows
    Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 74%

    Employ lethal turrets, traps, and gadgets to defend against an onslaught of evolving creeps! Step into a twisted, hyper 3D, mind bending realm. Upgrade and adapt your defenses. Become a master maze crafter. Collect bizarre artifacts. Rush creeps for lucrative rewards, and succumb to greed!

    Why similar: Action RTS 28.5%, Tower Defense 25.1%, Real Time Tactics 11.9%, Sci-fi 9.5%, Tactical 8.1%

  19. #19 Tower Dominion
    82% matchVery Positive86% of 4,827 reviews2025
    Dev: Parallel 45 Games
    Windows
    Median: 11.7 hrsMean: 21.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    Build and design the terrain while defending your stronghold against alien invasion in this unique Roguelike tower defense. Choose from 30 heroes, survive enemy waves, and upgrade a variety of destructive towers to hold the line!

    Why similar: Tower Defense 23.1%, RTS 20.8%, Base Building 19%, Tactical 11.6%, War 8.2%

  20. #20 Five Nations
    84% matchVery Positive83% of 265 reviews2021
    Dev: SilverForge
    Windows

    Five Nations is a real-time sci-fi strategy game for PC platform. Encompassing tactical combat in space in real-time mixed with micromanagement of economy, construction, and production featuring different kind of single player modes.

    Why similar: Action RTS 30.1%, RTS 26.2%, Artificial Intelligence 8.7%, Base Building 8.7%, Strategy 8.3%

  21. #21 REDCON
    83% 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: Tower Defense 38.4%, Base Building 32.7%, Strategy 26%, Singleplayer 2.8%

  22. #22 IDUN - Frontline Survival
    81% matchMostly Positive79% of 671 reviews2025
    Dev: IDUN InteractivePub: Surefire.Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 10.9 hrs≥1hr: 76%

    A defense RTS where you can move turrets at will. Extract resources, upgrade technology, and defend against enemy swarms in a gripping space campaign. Hold the line, set up your turrets, and brace for screen-filling hordes!

    Why similar: RTS 19%, Tower Defense 17%, Base Building 15.9%, War 11.3%, Sci-fi 7.3%

  23. #23 D.O.T. Defence
    81% matchVery Positive86% of 139 reviews2025
    Dev: Rattleaxe Games
    Windows · Linux

    Welcome to the frontlines! Build towers, muster armies, and conquer the map. Challenge yourself in the single-player campaign following the Chroma Wars, survive relentless waves in solo defense, or battle it out in local matches against friends and AI bots. Victory comes with the last HQ standing!

    Why similar: Action RTS 25.8%, RTS 17.7%, Tower Defense 15.4%, Base Building 14.8%, Real Time Tactics 12.5%

  24. #24 Siege of Centauri
    82% matchMixed66% of 448 reviews2019
    Dev: Stardock Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 42 minMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 44%

    Defend against thousands of enemies in this explosive tower defense game. Deploy upgradable towers and unleash powerful orbital abilities as you try to protect Earth's first colony world from destruction.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 20.7%, Base Building 17.5%, Real Time Tactics 16.7%, War 10.6%, Tactical 10%

  25. #25 Refactor
    79% matchVery Positive84% of 465 reviews2022
    Dev: GAGAPub: LightOn Game
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 35.9 hrs≥1hr: 60%

    Refactor is a hard-core tower defense game that combines modular building, route planning, and element composition.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 38.2%, Sci-fi 13.4%, Building 11.4%, Space 10.9%, Strategy 10.8%

  26. #26 Executive Assault 2
    78% matchVery Positive83% of 1,726 reviews2023
    Dev: Hesketh Studios Ltd
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 76%

    The RTS/FPS phenomenon has moved into space! Build your base on an asteroid, command fleets of starships for epic battles, pilot fighters, mine and trade resources, assemble robots to defend or assault other stations. Take sole command or share the glory as you fight for control of the quadrant.

    Why similar: RTS 24.1%, Action RTS 16.9%, Base Building 16.6%, War 8.7%, Real Time Tactics 7.6%

  27. #27 Role of Hex
    80% matchMostly Positive72% of 95 reviews2023
    Dev: Verde
    Windows

    Role of Hex is a real-time strategy game where you defend your hexagonal base from the dangers of the universe. Gather upgrades and unlock special buildings to survive this hostile land as endless waves of enemies approach. But be quick, time is ticking and the waves are getting bigger.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 20.2%, Base Building 16.4%, RTS 16%, Real Time Tactics 13.9%, PvE 9.1%

  28. #28 Rift Riff
    77% matchVery Positive96% of 365 reviews2025
    Dev: Adriaan de Jongh
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Jump a rift, fight off monsters, plunder their world. A strategic mix of juicy tower loadouts, varied monster behaviors, and forgiving mechanics.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 19.7%, Action RTS 18.6%, RTS 17.7%, Base Building 16.4%, Real Time Tactics 9.7%

  29. #29 Crustacean Nations
    78% 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: Action RTS 34.9%, Base Building 20.1%, RTS 19.9%, War 8%, Strategy 7.4%

  30. #30 Mech Fortress
    76% matchVery Positive85% of 216 reviews2026
    Dev: Some Sugar Studio
    Windows

    Mech Fortress is a sci-fi tower defense game where each turret has unique mechanics. You can freely place them on a 5×5 grid, and your goal is to eliminate all enemies!

    Why similar: Tower Defense 55.3%, Strategy 15.5%, Sci-fi 13.9%, Top-Down 9.4%, Combat 3.9%

  31. #31 Orcdom
    76% matchVery Positive89% of 66 reviews2025
    Dev: GAGAPub: OKJOY
    Windows

    Orcdom is a minimalist tower defense game with full freedom in tower placement. Defend your crystal from waves of orcs attacking from all directions. Plan your layout, time your spells, and unlock new strategy modes in this fast-paced tactical challenge!

    Why similar: Tower Defense 24.5%, Real Time Tactics 18.6%, RTS 18.1%, Base Building 17.6%, Strategy 7.4%

  32. #32 Armed to the Gears
    79% matchMixed63% of 212 reviews2020
    Dev: Deonn Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 94%

    Control a fully armed Mech and fight through cyberpunk cities, military bases and industrial ruins. Capture and defend territories, build turrets and structures, and wage war against powerful enemies!

    Why similar: RTS 32.1%, Tower Defense 28%, Base Building 20.5%, Top-Down 8.8%, Sci-fi 7.6%

  33. #33 Rogue Station
    77% matchMostly Positive78% of 228 reviews2023
    Dev: Quint Studio
    Windows

    This "space station builder simulation roguelite" puts you in charge of a space station. Fight off enemy ships, fleets and rival stations to dominate your corner of space. Build and upgrade your station, hire and manage your crew. Survive as long as you can.

    Why similar: Base Building 26.8%, Real Time Tactics 17.8%, Space 11.1%, PvE 9.5%, Strategy 8.8%

  34. #34 Space Cycle
    75% matchVery Positive94% of 198 reviews2024
    Dev: Some Sugar Studio
    Windows

    Space resources are the battleground for warring factions. As a Space Defense Officer, protect your faction's assets in a vast, hostile universe. Allocate resources, upgrade defenses, and repel relentless enemy attacks! With over 50 unique units and deep strategy, experience real-time tower defense!

    Why similar: Tower Defense 46.3%, Sci-fi 18.5%, Space 17.6%, Strategy 14.3%, Singleplayer 3.3%

  35. #35 TDS - Tower Defense Strategy
    74% matchVery Positive81% of 354 reviews2025
    Dev: Blockage
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    TOWER ▪ DEFENSE ▪ STRATEGY. Control Vessels. Utilize their uniquely deep set of towers. Create an everchanging defense. Play with friends. Protect your Basin at all costs. An absolute Tower Defense, Real-Time Strategy Hybrid

    Why similar: Action RTS 26.1%, RTS 23.7%, Tower Defense 20.9%, Base Building 11.7%, PvE 7.8%

  36. #36 Little Kingdom RTS
    73% matchVery Positive86% of 65 reviews2025
    Dev: MyDreamForeverPub: Andgo Games
    Windows

    Little Kingdom RTS is an indie real-time strategy game set in a medieval fantasy world. Gather resources, build settlements, raise walls, and grow your small kingdom. Command an army of knights, archers, and mages to fight off rival kingdoms, orcs, and undead.

    Why similar: Action RTS 18.7%, RTS 16.6%, Tower Defense 14.4%, Base Building 14.1%, Real Time Tactics 10.2%

  37. #37 Firebase Defence
    75% matchMostly Positive75% of 61 reviews2019
    Dev: Rasmus Agergaard
    Windows

    Firebase Defence is a new spin on the traditional tower defence gameplay. You have to defend yourself from the waves upon waves of incoming enemies. You are free to build, place and manage your available resources and units in any way you want. But failing to balance those will result in defeat!

    Why similar: Tower Defense 24%, Base Building 17.7%, RTS 12.8%, Strategy 10.4%, Real Time Tactics 8.2%

  38. #38 There Are No Orcs
    70% matchVery Positive94% of 991 reviews2025
    Dev: BaseTrade StudioPub: Gamirror Games
    Windows
    Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    An RTS-Roguelike hybrid with auto-battling troops. Master building placement, swarm your enemies, and smash their defenses with unit-commander combos!

    Why similar: RTS 32.9%, Tower Defense 27.2%, Base Building 21.9%, War 10.1%, Strategy 7.5%

  39. #39 Drone Swarm
    74% matchMixed63% of 334 reviews2020
    Dev: stillalive studiosPub: astragon Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    Drone Swarm is a very unique take on tactical games. Control 32,000 drones in quick, fast-paced fights. Combine your swarm abilities and counter constantly evolving attacks of your opponents. Survive varying enemy waves, get upgrades to your swarm, and make it to the next system alive!

    Why similar: Real Time Tactics 26.7%, RTS 19.4%, Sci-fi 16.5%, Tactical 13.2%, Space 6.2%

  40. #40 2112TD: Tower Defense Survival
    72% 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: Tower Defense 29.4%, Tactical 16%, Sci-fi 12.5%, PvE 10.5%, Strategy 9.1%

  41. #41 IRON GUARD
    72% matchVery Positive95% of 148 reviews2021
    Dev: Xlab Digital
    Windows
    Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 76%

    A sci-fi roomscale VR Tower Defense game. Strategize to destroy waves of rogue robots and assist the powerful turrets with a handheld drone. Build and collect resources and help evacuate your crew from the alien planet.

    Why similar: Action RTS 22%, RTS 18.1%, Tower Defense 16.1%, Real Time Tactics 10.9%, War 7.4%

  42. #42 SHOOPER NOVA
    70% matchVery Positive85% of 616 reviews2025
    Dev: JamesikaPub: Gamersky Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 77%

    Craft Your Ultimate Circular Fortress! Dive into SHOOPER NOVA, where you choose props and components to build a unique fortress. Unlock combos to shape your strategy and battle style. Become an unstoppable barrage machine and obliterate waves of enemies from all directions!

    Why similar: Tower Defense 45.6%, Strategy 18.4%, Sci-fi 11.9%, Top-Down 10%, Space 7.3%

  43. #43 Dust Fleet
    71% matchMostly Positive76% of 209 reviews2023
    Dev: Orbiting DiscoPub: indie.io
    Windows

    Assume command of a battle fleet and deploy immediately to the Dust Zone, commander. Our main food supply station has gone dark and the United Earth Nations (UEN) needs to know why in this 4X RTS space sim. Manage your ships, control space stations, and watch your back.

    Why similar: 4X 30.4%, Real Time Tactics 15.6%, Tactical 11.5%, Sci-fi 9%, Space 8%

  44. #44 Project Astra Dominium
    71% matchVery Positive90% of 88 reviews2024
    Dev: Snob Entertainment UG
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Project Astra Dominium is a Tower Defense game with Basebuilding and Automation elements. Build up your base to become a supply hub for Earth's desperately needed materials, gather resources while defending against an unknown alien threat and improve your tower's and AI capabilities.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 28.2%, Base Building 26.2%, PvE 12.3%, Space 10.8%, Sci-fi 9.2%

  45. #45 Space Run
    71% matchVery Positive85% of 2,123 reviews2014
    Dev: Passtech GamesPub: Focus Entertainment
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 93%

    Space Run is a «real-time spaceship construction strategy game». Space Run takes the well-known Tower Defense-style gameplay and twists it, challenging you to manage and protect a spaceship and its cargo against the hazards of deep space!

    Why similar: Tower Defense 56.6%, Space 17.4%, Strategy 14.1%, Sci-fi 10.2%, Singleplayer 1%

  46. #46 ERA ONE
    68% matchVery Positive86% of 1,348 reviews2025
    Dev: Team Complex LTD
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 14.0 hrs≥1hr: 67%

    Era One is an innovative space game that combines elements of real-time strategy, base building, space survival, and tactical battles. Players can create and customize their bases from scratch, construct various types of structures and warships, manage fleets, and engage in tactical space battles.

    Why similar: Action RTS 31.6%, RTS 20.2%, Real Time Tactics 15.5%, Base Building 15.5%, Space 7.3%

  47. #47 Armor Clash 3
    73% matchMixed55% of 154 reviews2019
    Dev: Windforce
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Armor Clash 3 is an old-school modern warfare RTS game with base building and navies. There are 3 factions with unique units, buildings and technology systems. There are both skirmish and challenge modes. The battle is fast-paced, with realistic graphics and physical effects, and the performance is also optimized.

    Why similar: RTS 58%, Strategy 37.8%, Action 4.2%

  48. #48 Creeper World 4
    68% 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: RTS 18.8%, Tower Defense 17.8%, Real Time Tactics 14%, War 11.8%, Tactical 7.4%

  49. #49 Expand & Exterminate: Terrytorial Disputes - Endless Base Defense
    69% matchVery Positive81% of 58 reviews2023
    Dev: Terryble Interactive
    Windows

    The best elements of Real-Time Strategy (RTS) and Tower Defense genres combined into a new Base Defense game. Defend against countless waves of enemies while you expand your base, gather resources, and research technologies to defeat the ever strengthening enemy units.

    Why similar: RTS 28.5%, Tower Defense 26.4%, Base Building 16.4%, PvE 12.4%, Top-Down 8.3%

  50. #50 Mineral Defense
    67% matchVery Positive91% of 236 reviews2024
    Dev: Corestone Games
    Windows · Linux

    Mineral Defense combines tower defense with roguelite elements and procedural generation. Build paths, unlock upgrades, and unleash powerful synergies to conquer evolving challenges in an ever-expanding world.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 35.4%, Base Building 30.4%, Strategy 11.5%, Sci-fi 9.5%, Space 7.8%

  51. #51 IDUN Prologue - Frontline Survival
    67% matchVery Positive89% of 81 reviews2025
    Dev: IDUN InteractivePub: Surefire.Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Step into the arena with IDUN: Prologue, a thrilling slice of our full-length defense RTS where real-time strategy meets rogue-lite chaos. Fight your way through unique mission objectives with overwhelming swarms of enemies.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 19.5%, RTS 17.9%, Base Building 14.2%, War 9.3%, Real Time Tactics 9.3%

  52. #52 Executive Assault
    69% 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 41.7%, Base Building 19.7%, Strategy 13.3%, War 12.3%, Sci-fi 8.6%

  53. #53 Forged Battalion
    70% 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 77%, Strategy 21.3%, Singleplayer 1.6%

  54. #54 Nuke Them All
    67% 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: Action RTS 24.4%, RTS 18.4%, Tower Defense 12.7%, Real Time Tactics 11.3%, Base Building 10.2%

  55. #55 Stellar Initiative
    67% matchMostly Positive77% of 390 reviews2024
    Dev: Five Head Games
    Windows
    Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 66%

    Stellar Initiative is a roguelike tower defense game where you land on the planet and use your orbit ship to deliver buildings and support you with fire. Complete missions, install new upgrades, discover powerful artifacts, and find the best strategy!

    Why similar: Tower Defense 38.1%, Base Building 25.4%, Sci-fi 14.4%, Strategy 11%, Space 6.8%

  56. #56 Last Outpost
    66% matchMostly Positive78% of 78 reviews2025
    Dev: Troyd Games
    Windows

    Last Outpost is a minimalist Base Building & Strategy game where you build and defend your outpost in zombie apocalypse. Choose your vehicle and loadout before embarking on your adventure. Use your abilities and control your units to eliminate all threats. Will you manage to defend your outpost?

    Why similar: Action RTS 22.2%, RTS 21.8%, Tower Defense 21.2%, Base Building 17.8%, Tactical 7.8%

  57. #57 Crypto: Against All Odds - Tower Defense
    68% matchVery Positive84% of 106 reviews2021
    Dev: PictagorPub: PID Games
    Windows · Mac

    Crypto: Against all odds is a tower defense game, where you take the role of a cybersecurity expert to fight against hackers and other blockchain threats in this cypherpunk interactive fiction. Combined with squad customization, base/tower building, and simulation. Defend the blockchain!

    Why similar: Tower Defense 23.9%, Base Building 19.9%, Real Time Tactics 15.2%, Tactical 13.9%, Artificial Intelligence 13.1%

  58. #58 HYPERNOVA: Escape from Hadea
    69% matchVery Positive80% of 82 reviews2017
    Dev: ActaLogic
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    A colorful but challenging blend of classic RTS and tower defense. Build, expand, research, and defend your alien colony as you race to construct a teleportation device and escape a dying star.

    Why similar: RTS 26.8%, Tower Defense 25.1%, Base Building 19.8%, Top-Down 7.7%, Sci-fi 7.4%

Based on tag similarity + player behavior
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