- #1 Shatranj Puzzles
96% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: iradastudio
Windows
Shatranj Puzzles is a tactical chess puzzle game featuring 10,000 unique puzzles, 3 AI difficulty levels, and local 2-player mode. Solve challenging positions, improve your tactical vision, and progress through a massive chess puzzle experience at your own pace.
Why similar: Chess 60.1% ★, Strategy 27.8%, Puzzle 7.7%, Indie 4.4%
- #2 Chess Multiple Boards
96% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2018
Dev: Holo Oyun
Windows · Mac
Chess battle is re-imagined as 3D! In this variation of chess, we have up-to 8 parallel boards and the pieces can travel between them.
Why similar: Strategy 45.2%, Chess 36.3% ★, Indie 18.5%
- #3 King-Dom
97% matchNo user reviews2018
Dev: maddma
Windows
A two-player online (choose an opponent from your Steam friends list) Chess, in an edgeless landscape called "Kingland", with upgrades.
Why similar: Strategy 49.2%, Chess 43.6% ★, Indie 7.2%
- #4 Four Kings One War
95% matchMixed54% of 197 reviews2021
Dev: StaplesVR
Windows · Mac
Four Kings One War is a 1 or 2 player strategy game inspired by chess. Each player controls two armies as though they were one and get's two moves per turn. This opens up guerrilla style tactics and hidden attacks. This is strategy for the modern mind, outside the 64th square.
Why similar: Strategy 50.6%, Chess 44.2% ★, Indie 5.3%
- #5 Finger Guessing King
94% match2 user reviews0% of 2 reviews2020
Dev: Yang Sun
Windows
A kind of leisure competitive game similar to guessing boxing, which has the element of luck and tests the wisdom and strategy of players.
Why similar: Strategy 49.1%, Competitive 30.8%, Indie 20.1%
- #6 Hang The Kings
92% matchMostly Positive77% of 69 reviews2019
Dev: Minimol Games
Windows · Mac
Hang The Kings is a chess-inspired puzzle game. Capture all pieces of the same color before eliminating its King.
Why similar: Chess 50.2% ★, Strategy 42.2%, Puzzle 7.5%
- #7 Fritz for Fun 13
93% matchMixed65% of 40 reviews2014
Dev: ChessbasePub: Viva Media
Windows
TAKE YOUR CHESS GAME TO NEW LEVELS! Whether you're a beginner, club player or professional Grandmaster, FRITZ FOR FUN 13 has what you need!
Why similar: Strategy 51.5%, Chess 48.5% ★
- #8 Chess vs Chat
90% match4 user reviews50% of 4 reviews2022
Dev: FlapBox Studios
Windows
Allow your chatters to actively participate and engage with your chess stream simply by typing the moves they would like to see in the chat. :) All without the use of 3th party applications. Includes a highscore, match history, twitch emotes, twitch bot, auto moderating and tons of customization.
Why similar: Chess 44.1% ★, Strategy 30.7%, Indie 18.6%, Puzzle 6.6%
- #9 100 nya
91% matchPositive88% of 26 reviews2016
Dev: .M.Y.W.
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 98%
The game develops logical thinking. Taught to think through the moves in advance.
Why similar: Strategy 63.5%, Indie 26.9%, Puzzle 9.6%
- #10 Swapper Tiles
91% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2018
Dev: Rynder Games
Windows
Swapper Tiles is a First Person Puzzle game where you find yourself trapped in a cage with your only chance to escape is to complete the challenges set. The game revolves around completing puzzles by swapping tiles around to create a path between them. Demo available on Steam.
Why similar: Strategy 63.7%, Indie 26.1%, Puzzle 10.2%
- #11 Meld
89% matchPositive97% of 30 reviews2016
Dev: Axis Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Meld is a mind-bending puzzle game featuring 200+ levels and a build-in editor so you can create your own and play levels made by others!
Why similar: Strategy 68.3%, Indie 19.9%, Puzzle 11.8%
- #12 Poly Mole
89% matchMostly Positive75% of 12 reviews2019
Dev: Haubna
Windows · Mac · Linux
Poly Mole is a puzzle game in which you have to guide your mole through a ton of different levels. Play levels from the community, create your own or test yourself in the campaign.
Why similar: Strategy 58.9%, Indie 24.2%, Puzzle 17%
- #13 Concept 20
87% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2019
Dev: Aaron Leal
Windows
Concept 20 is a mix of gameplays with just one objective, get the ball or block into the yellow box.
Why similar: Strategy 66.7%, Indie 27.8%, Puzzle 5.5%
- #14 Refract
86% matchPositive91% of 33 reviews2017
Dev: Renaissance Game Studio
Windows · Mac
"Refract" is a puzzle game in which you use the primary colored laser beams and reflect them or refract them to the cuboid of thet corresponding color.
Why similar: Strategy 58%, Indie 23.8%, Puzzle 18.2%
- #15 Cat Defense
86% matchMostly Positive63% of 14 reviews2019
Dev: Red twice potato
Windows
An army of the undead attacked the defenseless village of cute kittens
Why similar: Strategy 70.9%, Indie 29.1%
- #16 炎黄战纪之三国烽烟
84% matchMixed66% of 291 reviews2018
Dev: 上海班图网络科技有限公司
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 17.1 hrs≥1hr: 54%
《炎黄战纪》是一款开放式的水墨历史风集换式卡牌游戏。 我们设计这款游戏的初衷对华夏五千年来那一个个青史留痕的人物的向往和致敬,希望能记录和纪念这些炎黄之魂以及他们的故事,同时也希望能提供一个平台将同好者们聚在一起来共同开发和完善这个游戏,青梅煮酒,共论天下英雄,评说功过是非。
Why similar: Strategy 70.9%, Indie 29.1%
- #17 Minda
82% matchPositive83% of 18 reviews2019
Dev: Sunho Kim
Windows · Mac
Online Abalone board game.
Why similar: Strategy 70.9%, Indie 29.1%
- #18 ManGuin – Penguin Apocalypse
85% matchNo user reviews2019
Dev: Gary & EddyPub: EGCL
Windows
A real-time strategy (RTS) game which comes from our love of 50s Sci-fi films. Set in Antarctica you control a team of top scientists researching penguins. Disaster strikes when a satellite carrying an unknown space virus crashes near a penguin colony.
Why similar: Strategy 70.9%, Indie 29.1%
- #19 Artillerists
83% matchMostly Positive76% of 132 reviews2017
Dev: SolarLance
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 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 70.9%, Indie 29.1%
- #20 Navalia
84% matchMixed46% of 41 reviews2017
Dev: Luotsi EntertainmentPub: Digital Tribe
Windows
Design, build and command your fleet of spaceships! Navalia allows you to freely design ships for your fleet, lead them in battle against formidable foes and gradually conquer the galaxy. Unleash your creativity with the innovative Navalia ship editor and bring your creations into battle!
Why similar: Strategy 70.9%, Indie 29.1%
- #21 Wequer
81% matchVery Positive90% of 80 reviews2019
Dev: Ben Allen
Windows
Chess has evolved! Hatch units from eggs, make ranged attacks, cast dastardly spells, and take control of the board to win in Wequer.
Why similar: Strategy 70.9%, Indie 29.1%
- #22 Aetherspace
80% matchMixed63% of 84 reviews2017
Dev: Munchkin's Lair
Windows
Aetherspace is a game about turn-based battles between outlaw gangs. In space. With starships.
Why similar: Strategy 70.9%, Indie 29.1%
- #23 Coffee Pot Terrarium
81% 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 70.9%, Indie 29.1%
- #24 Epic Little War Game
79% matchVery Positive87% of 66 reviews2017
Dev: Rubicon Development
Windows
The lighter side of turn-based war gaming. Take your time to plan good strategies, deploy your troops in the right places, try not to laugh whilst killing your enemies.
Why similar: Strategy 70.9%, Indie 29.1%
- #25 Strazeal
78% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2019
Dev: Tradosoft
Windows · Linux
A digital strategy board game for 2 - 4 players. Capture your opponent's bases while protecting all of your own using land, water and special weapons.
Why similar: Strategy 70.9%, Indie 29.1%
- #26 Pocket God vs Desert Ashes
79% matchMixed43% of 23 reviews2015
Dev: Nine Tales Digital
Windows · Mac
It's "Clash of the Titans!" Or, rather, "Clash of the Pygmies and Landians!" In cooperation with Bolt Creative, Nine Tales Digital brings you a new spin on their popular Desert Ashes turn-based strategy game, guest starring a powerful Pygmy army defending their territory.
Why similar: Strategy 70.9%, Indie 29.1%
- #27 Grimante
77% matchPositive91% of 11 reviews2018
Dev: aftermonk
Windows · Mac
50+ levels of tactical combat boiled down to its addicting, puzzle-like core. Solve the battlefield.
Why similar: Strategy 70.9%, Indie 29.1%
- #28 Secret Santa
77% matchVery Positive91% of 111 reviews2016
Dev: Daniel Jonathan BourkePub: Project Tranquil
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Sneak around children, pets, and the elderly as you deliver Christmas joy. Complete the list of deliveries, and have some cookies.
Why similar: Strategy 70.9%, Indie 29.1%
- #29 Defend the Highlands: World Tour
76% matchPositive80% of 20 reviews2018
Dev: Kilted CamelPub: KISS ltd
Windows · Mac · Linux
Command Alfredo and his band of Scotsmen as they travel the globe, freeing their oppressed countrymen wherever they go. In a hybrid of Tower Defense and RTS, you'll build defenses, manage resources and command your troops, as you show the world what happens if you mess with Scotland.
Why similar: Strategy 70.9%, Indie 29.1%
- #30 Twinfold
75% matchPositive94% of 16 reviews2018
Dev: Kenny Sun
Windows · Mac
A roguelike about merging golden babies and squashing angry faces.
Why similar: Strategy 70.9%, Indie 29.1%
- #31 Simple RTS
76% matchPositive83% of 18 reviews2017
Dev: Gal Hajaj
Windows
A Simple Real-Time-Strategy Game Like in the good old days, with 20 types of units. The goal is simply to conquer all territories on the map, which is also your AI opponent's goal...
Why similar: Strategy 70.9%, Indie 29.1%
- #32 Kingdom Elemental
78% matchMixed55% of 33 reviews2014
Dev: Scott ThuneliusPub: Chronic Logic
Windows
Kingdom Elemental takes core game play elements from real-time strategy, tactics, and role-playing games and combines them into a game that is easy to pick up and play. It is designed to be lighthearted and humorous with fun, re-playable game play. Try out the Destiny Mode and challenge levels for more variety.
Why similar: Strategy 70.9%, Indie 29.1%
- #33 Rampart Tactics
74% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2019
Dev: Aaron Saluk
Windows
Indie Turnbased Strategy, solo or online.
Why similar: Strategy 70.9%, Indie 29.1%
- #34 Survival Kingdom
75% matchMixed61% of 44 reviews2016
Dev: Bat Byte
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Survival Kingdom is a turn-based, retro strategy game. You are the ruler of a kingdom in a medieval fantasy-pixel world. Embark on an adventure and test your ruling abilities. Will your kingdom escape death and achieve glory? Will you be able to survive? It all depends on you!
Why similar: Strategy 70.9%, Indie 29.1%
- #35 Rubico
63% 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 70.9%, Indie 29.1%
- #36 TurretMaster
73% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2017
Dev: Hikati GamesPub: Hikati Games LLC
Windows
An invading army that does not stop. One survivor that can turn coffee creamer into a flame thrower and junk metal into shells. Defend the land against ground and air threats and move up the ranks. Become a creator with the level editor and challenge friends from all over the world with your own visions of an impossible invasion.
Why similar: Strategy 70.9%, Indie 29.1%
- #37 Alteil: Horizons
74% matchMixed49% of 116 reviews2016
Dev: Apocoplay LLC
Windows
Alteil Horizons combines Tactical RPGs (like Final Fantasy Tactics) with the deck-building and collecting elements of card dueling games.
Why similar: Strategy 70.9%, Indie 29.1%
- #38 Prototype TD
71% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2018
Dev: Elijah Goering
Windows
Prototype TD is a tower defense game which includes rogue-like elements to make each game different. Different towers will be available each game and the starting map is randomly generated as well so it's not possible to win the same way every time.
Why similar: Strategy 70.9%, Indie 29.1%
- #39 Goblin Storm
72% 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 70.9%, Indie 29.1%
- #40 Mortal Squad: Portal to Hell
72% match6 user reviews67% of 6 reviews2018
Dev: Crematorium of Time
Windows
Control a squad of fearless soldiers with unique abilities to stop a mad scientist who is ready to open a portal for creatures from hell. A classical turn-based system and procedural generation of levels which would require various tactical decisions to beat the game.
Why similar: Strategy 70.9%, Indie 29.1%
- #41 BlindOak Prow
61% 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 70.2%, Indie 29.8%
- #42 Heidentum
71% matchMixed62% of 13 reviews2019
Dev: Kirchesch
Windows · Mac · Linux
Heidentum is a multiplayer strategy game where you choose your Paganism and fight for it until your enemies are defeated.
Why similar: Strategy 70.9%, Indie 29.1%
- #43 The Wizard's Tower
70% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2019
Dev: Paul Kearley
Windows · Mac
The Wizard's Tower is a Tower Defence game that gives you direct control over the Towers. Using three different elements to maximum effect to stop your foes from destroying your main Tower.
Why similar: Strategy 70.9%, Indie 29.1%
- #44 Vol'Talkes - The AI War
73% 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 70.9%, Indie 29.1%
- #45 Hellfire Fortress
59% 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 69.9%, Indie 30.1%
- #46 Solmec: Among Stars
71% 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 70.9%, Indie 29.1%
- #47 Module TD. Sci-Fi Tower Defense
70% matchMixed66% of 56 reviews2018
Dev: Gyro-Games Inc.
Windows
This is Sci-fi Tower Defense created by gamers for gamers.
Why similar: Strategy 70.9%, Indie 29.1%
- #48 Tactorius
54% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: Ludius Constructs
Windows
Tactorius is a spell-driven chess roguelite. Summon pieces, rewrite movement, and warp the rules with 150+ spells across 7 escalating towers. No two runs play the same.
Why similar: Chess 56.9% ★, Strategy 34.2%, Indie 8.9%
- #49 Mercs
69% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2018
Dev: Munchkin's Lair
Windows
Assemble a team of mercenaries and challenge the computer or another player in a quick turn-based battle. Unlock new mercs, find the best skill combos, and watch your adorable tiny soldiers blow themselves up in a variety of hex-mapped, low-poly environments.
Why similar: Strategy 70.9%, Indie 29.1%
- #50 Paradise Checkers VR
73% matchNo user reviews2019
Dev: iwangr
Windows
"Paradise Checkres" is a board game put in VR enviroment, The game consist of two dificulty levels - "min" to beginners and "max" for more advanced players. You can also choose colour of your pawns as black or white Your pawns are at the bottom of the board.
Why similar: Strategy 70.9%, Indie 29.1%
- #51 Dark Rising
70% 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 70.9%, Indie 29.1%
- #52 Barbarroja
69% match2 user reviews0% of 2 reviews2019
Dev: MCD
Windows
Barbarroja is a classic turn-based strategy game for one or two playes, allows you to play in full turns, or in real time (only for Internet game), allows both players to play simultaneously.
Why similar: Strategy 70.9%, Indie 29.1%
- #53 Immortal Chess
52% match9 user reviews56% of 9 reviews2026
Dev: Arcane Square Games
Windows · Mac
Play Classic chess expanded with 9 unique classes, Mana, spells, traps and passive abilities. Outsmart your opponent, create unexpected positions, compete online across PC and mobile.
Why similar: Chess 56.3% ★, Strategy 23.4%, Competitive 16.2%, Indie 4.1%
- #54 Lost Frontier
66% matchVery Positive97% of 60 reviews2018
Dev: Mika Mobile, Inc.
Windows · Mac
Turn-Based Tactics in the Weird West.
Why similar: Strategy 70.9%, Indie 29.1%
- #55 Witch of the Woods
67% matchPositive87% of 15 reviews2018
Dev: Druidic, LLC
Windows · Mac
In Witch of the Woods, you play as a witch who must gather ingredients in the forest in order to cast custom spells on the flora and fauna. Can you maintain the forest's ecosystem while fending off the corruption that is plaguing your woods?
Why similar: Strategy 70.9%, Indie 29.1%
- #56 The Escape
68% matchMixed50% of 20 reviews2017
Dev: The Escape Team
Windows
The Escape is a challenging online co-op strategy game for up to 4-players.
Why similar: Strategy 70.9%, Indie 29.1%