- #1 A Game of Dwarves
97% matchMixed63% of 553 reviews2012
Dev: Zeal Game StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 12.4 hrs≥1hr: 56%
A Dwarven Prince on a quest to reclaim his people’s stolen land will take you on a great journey. Explore a continent filled with buried treasures and unearth mysteries that have laid hidden since the Great War.
Why similar: Dwarves 75.1% ★, Strategy 14.1%, Casual 5.8%, Simulation 5%
- #2 300 Dwarves
96% matchMixed53% of 78 reviews2014
Dev: Artifex MundiPub: Viva Media, Inc
Windows · Mac
The Kingdom of Fairbridge is under attack by Goblins, Orcs and Trolls. Use your towers weapons and command your warriors to push the invading Goblins lead troops out of the kingdom. Take the battle from the castle walls to the mountains, caves and desert valleys that surround the kingdom.
Why similar: Dwarves 92.7% ★, Casual 7.3%
- #3 Monster Castle
96% matchMixed63% of 135 reviews2019
Dev: Lemix game
Windows
Simulating castle, Set up a monster army, Defend the evil empire
Why similar: Strategy 43.3%, Simulation 32.9%, Casual 23.8%
- #4 Goblin Gearshop
95% matchMostly Positive75% of 231 reviews2018
Dev: Minus2
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 27%
The orcs have started a war and are trying to take over the world! Gather your friends and smelt, mold and forge your own weapons to craft an end to this war!
Why similar: Simulation 50.4%, Casual 25.8%, Indie 23.9%
- #5 Durka Simulator
94% matchVery Positive94% of 1,713 reviews2023
Dev: Crucial ExperimentPub: Unknown Softwares Lab
Windows · Linux
A visual novel set in a universe where the orderlies are trying to take over our planet.
Why similar: Simulation 60%, Indie 40%
- #6 Dwarfs - F2P
94% matchVery Positive86% of 1,693 reviews2012
Dev: Power of 2Pub: Tripwire Interactive
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 55%
Dwarfs!? is an addictive, fast paced arcade-like experience, with plenty of difficulty levels and game modes, in the tradition of great games such as “Lemmings” and “Dwarf Fortress”.
Why similar: Dwarves 72.3% ★, Strategy 15.9%, Casual 6.8%, Indie 5%
- #7 Phucker in the Gulag
93% matchVery Positive92% of 211 reviews2019
Dev: GZ Storm
Windows
It's a nice sunny day at Syringe Beach and roided up beefster Ryukaze and his wise old friend Orcmaster Jones are soaking up the rays and oogling at the babes. Their life of luxury is soon interrupted however when an old acquaintance bursts into their lives with an offer they simply can not refuse.
Why similar: Casual 56.1%, Indie 43.9%
- #8 Dwarf Eats Mountain
91% matchVery Positive81% of 508 reviews2026
Dev: Green Wizard
Windows · Linux
Median: 12.5 hrsMean: 17.8 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Dwarves hunger for gold, and no mountain shall stand in their way! Mine riches, unearth artifacts, and upgrade your dwarves to devour ever-bigger peaks in this whimsical incremental game.
Why similar: Dwarves 66.3% ★, Strategy 14.8%, Simulation 10.6%, Casual 5.6%, Indie 2.7%
- #9 Bananner Nababber
91% matchVery Positive94% of 141 reviews2022
Dev: LazroolPub: GZ Storm
Windows
It's a nice sunny day in Neo-Tartaria and ruthless killer Harry Pippels and his pretend friend Humpty-Ho are guzzling down some sprutzels and racking up a debt at the bar. Their life of luxury is soon interrupted however when the Elder Demon's diabolical crypto schemes threaten the lands.
Why similar: Casual 75.2%, Indie 24.8%
- #10 DwarfCorp
92% matchMixed53% of 175 reviews2019
Dev: Completely Fair Games LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Build a colony of ruthless capitalist Dwarves in a strange fantasy land.
Why similar: Dwarves 83.7% ★, Strategy 7.1%, Simulation 6.6%, Indie 2.6%
- #11 Noble's Life: Kingdom Reborn - Prologue
89% matchMostly Positive70% of 81 reviews2024
Dev: Gentle GriffonsPub: Concept Lab Sp. z o.o.
Windows
Experience the first months after a brutal assault on your own estate in the free prologue of a realistic simulator of a medieval noble combined with a strategy game of historical depth. Manage your town and villages and make decisions in non-linear events.
Why similar: Strategy 51.3%, Simulation 48.7%
- #12 Warlock Bentspine - Toilet Edition
89% matchVery Positive94% of 50 reviews2020
Dev: Lazrool
Windows · Linux
It's a bleak sunny day in Stinker City and Warlock Bentspine and his corrupt mayor friend Burger Jeff are plotting new schemes to raise taxes on the paupers. Their diabolical scheming is soon interrupted however when a bomb goes off in a local news station. Looks like Crime Gang is at it once again.
Why similar: Casual 71.5%, Indie 28.5%
- #13 Magical Runes
87% matchVery Positive87% of 109 reviews2025
Dev: ZERO5GAMES
Windows
Three ruthless kings have declared war on your lands!
Why similar: Simulation 57.3%, Casual 33.6%, Indie 9.1%
- #14 Age of Castles: Warlords
90% matchMostly Negative30% of 74 reviews2015
Dev: Anarchy Enterprises
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 97%
War is upon us and only the mightiest kingdom will rule the realm. Build the ultimate kingdom, wage total war on your enemies, and conquer the realm!
Why similar: Strategy 35%, Simulation 32.4%, Casual 19.6%, Indie 13.1%
- #15 United Penguin Kingdom: Huddle up
86% matchVery Positive89% of 631 reviews2023
Dev: Turquoise Revival GamesPub: GrabTheGames
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 2.8 hrs≥1hr: 45%
This free version of the United Penguin Kingdom covers the content from one year of in-game time. A city-building game where you build a penguin settlement and satisfy the various needs of your penguins while dealing with seals and killer whales.
Why similar: Strategy 45.2%, Simulation 33.7%, Casual 19.2%, Indie 2%
- #16 Orczz
88% matchMixed91% of 142 reviews2016
Dev: Camel 101
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 98%
Orczz is a fantasy tower defense game set in the fantasy Kingdom of Whiteleaf, famous for its delicious honey wine – the mead. The player controls the Knight Order of the Mug, protectors of Whiteleaf and the mead, who are once again called to defend the land against an invading horde of orcs.
Why similar: Strategy 58.7%, Casual 33.4%, Indie 7.9%
- #17 Mountaincore
86% matchMixed65% of 261 reviews2025
Dev: Rocket Jump Technology
Windows · Mac · Linux
Settle an untamed wilderness with the might of Dwarven engineering and thoughtful planning! Design and build your colony towards fame and fortune in a deeply-simulated fantasy world. Chill out in peaceful mode with a bustling settlement, or fight for survival against monsters and invasions!
Why similar: Dwarves 68.9% ★, Strategy 16.4%, Simulation 14.7%
- #18 Gnomes Garden
84% matchVery Positive88% of 326 reviews2015
Dev: Workroom7Pub: 8Floor
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 98%
Dry summer withered the king’s beloved garden and the surrounding gardens of the kingdom alike. The ruler has fallen ill and the kingdom is in danger. Help the princess save the gardens and make the king better again.
Why similar: Casual 56.4%, Strategy 36.9%, Indie 6.7%
- #19 Your Quest
84% matchMixed60% of 164 reviews2015
Dev: Oblivionburn Productions
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Your Quest is a casual 2D Strategy/RPG with progressive gameplay where you gather resources to construct a village, craft new weapons and armor, and try to survive the depths of a procedurally generated dungeon under the surface.
Why similar: Strategy 34.6%, Simulation 33%, Casual 17.3%, Indie 15.1%
- #20 The Unexpected Quest Prologue
82% matchVery Positive86% of 132 reviews2020
Dev: RionixPub: PQube
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 23%
Adventure game with strategy and management elements in a medieval fantasy setting - drawing inspiration from classics such as Warcraft 3 and The Settlers. In this prologue, play through chapters 1, 2, and 3, where you learn to manage your resources as you build and battle to bring order to the world.
Why similar: Simulation 48.4%, Strategy 47.9%, Indie 3.7%
- #21 (the) Gnorp Apologue
77% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 9,673 reviews2023
Dev: MycoPub: (Myco)
Windows
Median: 15.5 hrsMean: 27.8 hrs≥1hr: 96%
(the) Gnorp Apologue is the journey of the gnorps as you guide them towards their goal of delightfully excessive wealth accumulation.
Why similar: Strategy 49.4%, Simulation 24.1%, Casual 17.3%, Indie 9.2%
- #22 Space Warfare
82% matchMixed58% of 95 reviews2021
Dev: Little Stories
Windows · Mac · Linux
2D casual strategy
Why similar: Strategy 53.3%, Casual 26.5%, Indie 20.2%
- #23 Krinkle Krusher
83% matchMixed49% of 58 reviews2016
Dev: Ilusis Interactive GraphicsPub: Funbox Media Ltd
Windows
Median: 6 minMean: 548.6 hrs≥1hr: 29%
Krinkle Krusher is an action castle defense game where you cast elemental spells to defend your kingdom from twisted and hungry creatures called Krinkles. After several generations of peace, they happen to come back exactly when the Ancient Tree bears its first fruits in centuries, and of course a cake was made from it.
Why similar: Strategy 62.2%, Casual 37.8%
- #24 Duke of Defense
81% matchVery Positive89% of 57 reviews2019
Dev: Christopher AnselmoPub: Hitcents
Windows
Discover a world brimming with humor and interesting characters. You'll find yourself among overly observant villagers and egotistical wizards.
Why similar: Strategy 65.3%, Casual 34.7%
- #25 Luna : The Dimension Watcher
81% matchMixed57% of 58 reviews2020
Dev: Dave Studio
Windows · Mac
'The Luna Expeditionary Force's Dimension Crack Adventure!
Why similar: Strategy 37.4%, Simulation 30.6%, Casual 18.7%, Indie 13.3%
- #26 Diplomacy is Not an Option: Shareware
75% matchVery Positive92% of 685 reviews2025
Dev: Door 407
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 57%
Diplomacy is Not an Option: Shareware is a free prequel to the original game. In a medieval fantasy world, you are to build settlements, raise huge armies, and defend against massive hordes of enemies. Learn how Ironbrow clan shaped the world's map the first time - if you survive, that is.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #27 Fantasy Battles
79% matchMixed65% of 159 reviews2018
Dev: FreezeNova
Windows
Fantasy Battles is a strategy game in which you simulate epic battles against the undead.
Why similar: Strategy 41.2%, Simulation 36%, Indie 14.3%, Casual 8.5%
- #28 Crustacean Nations
76% matchVery Positive92% of 511 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: Strategy 67%, Casual 33%
- #29 Ranger of the jungle
80% matchMostly Negative40% of 51 reviews2016
Dev: miqu studio
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 98%
The elves in Jade Forest possess the Eternal Power, which was coveted by the King of demons who summoned the Demonic Circle and commanded Hellhounds, Fallen Angels and Orcs to invade the realm of elves.The elves were outnumbered and you must convene your former colleagues, lead the team, control the battle, guarantee the supplies, then...
Why similar: Strategy 53.6%, Casual 26.4%, Indie 20.1%
- #30 Bravada
78% matchVery Positive82% of 61 reviews2014
Dev: Interbellum team
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 97%
You play a young beardless dwarf who dreams about adventures and heroic deeds. Usually dwarves have beards, but for some mystical reasons beard of our hero is not grows. So he decide to make a journey with his friend the bat to solve this problem. During the game you control a group of units each with its own specialties and features.
Why similar: Dwarves 75.3% ★, Strategy 18.2%, Indie 6.5%
- #31 First Day
78% matchMixed49% of 136 reviews2019
Dev: BadWolf Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
It's the first day of the rest of your life
Why similar: Strategy 71.4%, Indie 28.6%
- #32 Dwerve: Prologue
74% matchVery Positive92% of 628 reviews2021
Dev: Half Human Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Begin your apprenticeship as Dwerve! Tinker with a couple of the turrets! Meet your companions! Learn the basic strategies and tactics of turret-based combat. Hone your tower-defense dungeon-crawling skills so you're ready for the full game!
Why similar: Strategy 79.3%, Indie 20.7%
- #33 Crown and Council
77% matchMixed65% of 768 reviews2016
Dev: Mojang
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 42%
Crown and Council is a casual strategy game with short game sessions.
Why similar: Strategy 59%, Casual 25.1%, Indie 15.8%
- #34 ArsonVille
76% matchVery Positive84% of 196 reviews2016
Dev: SlaviticaPub: SA Industry
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 93%
A calming, relaxing, yet slightly disturbing casual game in which you attempt to completely burn down a village.
Why similar: Strategy 34.5%, Simulation 33.4%, Casual 18.6%, Indie 13.5%
- #35 Yap Wizards Tower Defence
71% matchVery Positive97% of 146 reviews2025
Dev: Noffty Productions
Windows · Mac · Linux
Dynamic tower defence with an ever-scaling battlefield and unexpected twists!
Why similar: Strategy 59.3%, Casual 33.3%, Indie 7.4%
- #36 Final War: Frozen Defense
73% matchMixed46% of 105 reviews2025
Dev: HaoPlay Limited
Windows
Strategy Tower Defense, RTS Battles on the World Map
Why similar: Strategy 58.5%, Simulation 35%, Casual 6.6%
- #37 Siege Survival: Gloria Victis Prologue
72% matchVery Positive87% of 983 reviews2020
Dev: Black Eye GamesPub: Ravenscourt
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 50%
A medieval city under siege and a handful of civilians are all that keep the walls from falling. Mixing survival strategy and resource management, build your camp, craft supplies, and scavenge the occupied city to supply the last troops holding back the invaders.
Why similar: Strategy 44.3%, Simulation 37.1%, Casual 18.6%
- #38 Runeous: Part One
75% matchMostly Positive75% of 143 reviews2016
Dev: Novel Tea GamesPub: Lost Fables
Windows · Mac
Median: 18 minMean: 17.6 hrs≥1hr: 11%
Join our heroes in a world ravished by the wars of it's past in this exciting Visual Novel experience!
Why similar: Simulation 44.8%, Casual 28%, Indie 27.2%
- #39 Demon Castle Story
70% matchMostly Positive77% of 164 reviews2026
Dev: Kairosoft Co.,Ltd
Windows
Demon Castle Building Dungeon Management Simulation
Why similar: Strategy 37.9%, Simulation 36.6%, Casual 20.9%, Indie 4.5%
- #40 Children of Orc
74% matchMixed67% of 90 reviews2016
Dev: Game Studio Abraham Stolk Inc.
Windows · Linux
Lead your civilization of Orc Children, stranded on a planet. Build infrastructure, explore continents, and instruct your peers. Children of Orc mixes the point-and-click adventure game with real-time-strategy. You control one single Orc and will have to instruct your tribe on how to explore and exploit your habitat.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #41 Idle Medieval Tavern
72% matchMixed48% of 170 reviews2023
Dev: A-GamesPub: Matryoshka
Windows · Mac
Once upon a time, in a realm of danger and intrigue, you find yourself entrusted with the management of a quaint medieval tavern. This captivating idle game weaves a tale of daring quests, legendary heroes, and a thriving tavern that serves as the heart of a bustling community.
Why similar: Strategy 69.5%, Casual 30.5%
- #42 Necromancer Accountant
73% matchMostly Positive72% of 80 reviews2017
Dev: Artyom LaletinPub: Artyom Design
Windows
Necromancer accountant. Undead scourge tycoon simulation game.
Why similar: Strategy 34.8%, Simulation 33.7%, Casual 17.9%, Indie 13.6%
- #43 Putin VS Zombies
71% matchVery Positive88% of 104 reviews2021
Dev: IndieGameMamaDevPub: IndieGameMama
Windows
Zombies! The world was overtaken by the forces of Evil worse than ones from the ♂deep dark fantasies♂. But Putin is here to save the day and kisk some ♂***♂. Region by region, you must fight the ♂Slaves♂ of evil with Billy, Obama and your own army of defenders by your side. Primo Victoria!
Why similar: Strategy 47.5%, Casual 31.7%, Indie 20.9%
- #44 Slimeward
66% matchVery Positive94% of 218 reviews2026
Dev: ByeolGamesPub: ByeolByte
Windows
Slimeward is an idle game where players build and upgrade a village, recruit heroes, and defeat Monster 'Slime' that fell in front of the house one day,
Why similar: Strategy 48.1%, Simulation 42.5%, Indie 9.4%
- #45 Lemonade Apocalypse
66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 1,116 reviews2024
Dev: Juggler Interactive
Windows
Lead the world to apocalyse with lemonades! Price affects demand, but take into account the cost of each lemonade when selling. Upgrades reduce cost and increase demand. Invest in a factory, and eventually control the politics of the world to increase climate's temperature and beverage consumption.
Why similar: Simulation 71.2%, Casual 28.8%
- #46 Orc Attack: Flatulent Rebellion
73% matchMixed51% of 72 reviews2014
Dev: Casual Brothers Ltd.Pub: Casual Brothers
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 32.5 hrs≥1hr: 19%
Orcs have become victims of brutal Human expansion, as they are carelessly poisoning the environment. Now, four trained Orc heroes are retaliating with a Not-So-Silent yet very deadly plan.
Why similar: Indie 100%
- #47 Beneath the Mountain
68% matchMixed67% of 211 reviews2024
Dev: Omnis Rector StudiosPub: Gameclaw Studio
Windows
In Beneath the Mountain, you play as the King of a new Dwarven civilization seeking to find their fortune beneath the mountain. You dig your way through the mountain, encountering many dangerous foes along the way, all while defending your kingdom from periodic Orc invasions.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #48 Ortus Regni
70% matchVery Positive83% of 190 reviews2016
Dev: Jon Sudbury Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 13.3 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Ortus Regni is a new and novel card game inspired by the late Anglo-Saxon period of English history. The Late Anglo-Saxon era in English history is a time of warring Earls. Minor kings all, they claim whatever lands they can. All the while, the Vikings roam not just the sea, but the land.
Why similar: Strategy 72.9%, Indie 27.1%
- #49 Ant War: Domination
71% matchMixed58% of 250 reviews2015
Dev: Anarchy Enterprises
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 10.7 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Emerge from the ant hill with a handful of ants and a dream... to conquer the world. Train your ants, manage their daily workload, and travel across the town in search of new land. Sharpen your pincers and be ready to fight everyone from beetles and slugs, to the town police and the army!
Why similar: Strategy 36.1%, Simulation 32.4%, Casual 18.6%, Indie 12.9%
- #50 World Of Conquerors - Origins
69% matchMixed65% of 92 reviews2020
Dev: HuntahPub: Darkness Development
Windows
Grow your empire and dominate the world in this 100% free game, either through diplomacy or destruction. Forge alliances or go it alone, play as loyal men, elegant elves or brutish orcs.
Why similar: Strategy 72.9%, Indie 27.1%
- #51 King's Guard TD
70% matchMixed58% of 368 reviews2016
Dev: NightbinderPub: My Way Games
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Your Highness, our kingdom is at risk. We’re facing great danger! Not only villagers, but also maidens, warriors, mages, ravens, bats, eagles and dragons are trying to destroy our empire. Guard your throne and stop them now!
Why similar: Strategy 49%, Casual 29.6%, Indie 21.4%
- #52 Medieval Businessman
65% matchVery Positive98% of 128 reviews2024
Dev: Teamey
Windows
Welcome to the Empty Patch of Land. Can you create your own beautiful kingdom here? In this strategy in real time you can build farms, taverns, barracks, and more.
Why similar: Strategy 52.1%, Casual 24.4%, Indie 23.5%
- #53 Nomads of Driftland
68% matchMostly Positive74% of 153 reviews2020
Dev: Star Drifters
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 12.9 hrs≥1hr: 45%
Not everyone on the planet Driftland is happy with the new order brought by the mages-rulers. Is this nothing more than an attempt to restore the apparent balance that has almost destroyed the entire planet once? Join the brave Nomads and fight for freedom on your own terms.
Why similar: Simulation 47%, Strategy 40%, Indie 13%
- #54 Distant Kingdoms
69% matchMixed44% of 303 reviews2021
Dev: Orthrus Studios
Windows
A unique blend of City Building, Social Management, Exploration and Adventure gameplay, Distant Kingdoms brings a rich fantasy world to life. Help the Humans, Dwarves, Elves and Orcs of Talam, begin anew in the fabled land of Ineron.
Why similar: Simulation 42.3%, Strategy 40.5%, Indie 17.2%
- #55 Land of the Mage Lords
66% matchVery Positive89% of 75 reviews2023
Dev: Rafe's Games
Windows
Summon troops and use magic to defeat mage lords and other foes while surviving attacks from their followers. Learn new spells and recruit troops with unique powers. Venture across the land, battling ever stronger enemies until reaching the evil Mage King.
Why similar: Strategy 70.2%, Casual 26.4%, Indie 3.5%
- #56 Awkward Valley
64% matchVery Positive92% of 90 reviews2025
Dev: GallbladderPub: Rue Valley Time Management Department
Windows
Welcome to Awkward Valley! Plan your day, tackle strange activities, and unlock bizarre new options as you go. Gym? Therapy? Vending machine snacks? It’s up to you! Featuring Awkward Yeti’s weird and wonderful characters in a totally normal town.
Why similar: Simulation 67.8%, Casual 32.2%
- #57 Happy Empire - A Bouquet for the Princess
69% matchMixed62% of 78 reviews2018
Dev: AEL Entertainment
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Will the princes have to help one another, or will they become enemies? Will they choose a dangerous way and collect the rarest flowers or take a short cut? What bouquet will the Princess get? It’s all up to you!
Why similar: Strategy 34.8%, Simulation 30.8%, Casual 20.2%, Indie 14.2%