Games Like Drone Swarm

Command a team of 5 elite soldiers against an alien horde of 100,000. Surrounded on all sides, you must outmaneuver and outsmart the enemy.

Why similar: RTS 30.3%, Sci-fi 20.6%, Strategy 14.8%, Tactical 11.2%, Action 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: This game captures the feeling of managing a massive swarm against overwhelming alien forces through intense real-time tactical combat.

Lead the Mobile Infantry in this RTS game set in the Starship Troopers film universe. Balance your army composition with a diverse set of unit types, overcome line-of-sight and line-of-fire challenges through tactical positioning, and use special abilities to smash the Arachnid hordes!

Why similar: RTS 30.1%, Real-Time 20.3% ★, Sci-fi 15.4%, Tactical 14.3%, Strategy 11%

Why You'll Like It: It features large-scale tactical battles against massive insectoid swarms that require careful positioning and unit management.

Real-time strategy battles in amazing sci-fi worlds! Command brave soldiers, mighty mechas and powerful aliens to face the greatest challenges in hostile alien worlds. The galaxy needs you!

Why similar: RTS 29.1%, Sci-fi 24.6%, Space 9.5%, Strategy 7.9%, Action 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced real-time strategy game that emphasizes tactical hero abilities and squad management in a sci-fi setting.

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: Real Time Tactics 30.7%, RTS 15.2%, Physics 12.5%, Sci-fi 11.4%, Space 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: The fluid-like movement of the enemy forces mimics the swarm mechanics found in Drone Swarm, requiring constant tactical adaptation.

Battlevoid: Sector Siege is an epic straight into action real-time space strategy game, in which the world has been built to deliver a lively battle field; and the action is never more than just seconds away at the start of every game.

Why similar: Real Time Tactics 18%, Real-Time 15.2% ★, RTS 13.8%, Space 12.3%, Sci-fi 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: A space strategy game that blends real-time combat with tactical fleet management in a procedurally generated environment.

Nomad Fleet is a RTS game where you must lead the last remnants of Mankind to safety after a mysterious alien race has hunted them near extinction. Lead a fully armed fleet of battleships, carriers and fighters through a series of randomized scenarios and encounters where they must fight for their survival while scavenging for resources,...

Why similar: Real-Time 25.6% ★, Sci-fi 20.7%, RTS 18.2%, Space 15.5%, Strategy 12.2%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on managing a small fleet in a hostile galaxy, requiring careful tactical choices to survive against superior numbers.

A massive-scale real-time strategy game where you command entire armies on a dynamic battlefield. Conquer multiple worlds across several single-player campaigns; or play with your friends in multiplayer combat.

Why similar: Real Time Tactics 46.5%, RTS 26%, Sci-fi 19.1%, Strategy 6.6%, Singleplayer 1.8%

Why You'll Like It: This title excels at handling massive unit counts on screen, providing a similar sense of scale to controlling thousands of drones.

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: Real Time Tactics 28.7%, Real-Time 20.2% ★, Sci-fi 14.9%, Tactical 11%, Space 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: A space-based real-time tactics game that emphasizes fleet composition and tactical decision-making during intense skirmishes.

The last days of man are at hand.. Two years after the Infinite War the once great warring nations now lie in ruins, and humanity’s hope for a brighter future is nothing but a bitter memory. A new, seemingly unstoppable enemy, supported by the zealots of The Order, now seeks to eradicate mankind: UEF, Aeon Loyalist, and Cybran alike.

Why similar: RTS 42.2%, Sci-fi 25.2%, Strategy 13.2%, Real-Time 12.9% ★, Space 2.1%

Why You'll Like It: Renowned for its massive scale and strategic depth, it allows for the control of vast armies that feel like a singular, cohesive force.

Take command of your hand-tailored fleet of space warships and use realistic radar, electronic warfare, advanced movement controls in 3D space, and precision targeting to outmaneuver and outwit your opponents in a simulation-heavy tactical space game like no other.

Why similar: RTS 34.8%, Tactical 29.6%, Space 20%, Strategy 11.2%, Singleplayer 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: Offers deep, physics-based tactical space combat where positioning and weapon management are critical to survival.

Unique fusion of a top-down shooter and tower defense strategy. You are the invader! Use destructive weapons or lead your enemies into a maze of towers. Strategize in the build mode by carefully selecting various types of alien towers or throw yourself right into the heat of the battle.

Why similar: Sci-fi 45.6%, Strategy 17.4%, Action 17.3%, Indie 9%, Top-Down 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: A unique hybrid of tower defense and top-down shooter that requires players to actively manage defenses and engage enemies directly.

A quick-to-learn but challenging real-time strategy game where you spawn an army of space-bugs that control themselves.

Why similar: Real Time Tactics 32.3%, RTS 21.3%, Sci-fi 16.8%, Tactical 13.3%, Space 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses specifically on the management of a hive-mind swarm, emphasizing unit production and tactical deployment.

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: Real Time Tactics 41.2%, RTS 18.7%, Sci-fi 17.3%, Tactical 13.4%, Strategy 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: Features complex swarm-like enemy waves that require precise tactical placement and ability usage to counter.

Experience the epic space strategy games that redefined the RTS genre. Control your fleet and build an armada across more than 30 single-player missions. Choose unit types, fleet formations and flight tactics for each strategic situation.

Why similar: RTS 30.4%, Sci-fi 24.7%, Space 24%, Strategy 9.4%, Tactical 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for 3D space tactics, focusing on fleet management and tactical positioning in a vast sci-fi environment.

Pilot drones into derelict spaceships to find the means to survive and piece together how the universe became a giant graveyard.

Why similar: Real Time Tactics 49.3%, Sci-fi 16.6%, Space 15.5%, Tactical 12.7%, Strategy 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: While more atmospheric, it centers on the tactical control of drones to explore derelict ships, emphasizing remote management.

Ancient Space is a story driven single player real time strategy game where you take command of a fleet embarking on a scientific mission to chart undiscovered reaches of space called ‘The Black Zone’. Overcome overwhelming odds and fight for your life and the survival of your ship and its crew.

Why similar: RTS 32.6%, Space 24.9%, Sci-fi 23.3%, Strategy 15%, Singleplayer 2.5%

Why You'll Like It: A story-driven space RTS that focuses on tactical fleet management and mission-based objectives.

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: Real Time Tactics 44.2%, RTS 23.1%, Tactical 10.4%, Physics 9.6%, Strategy 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: A high-intensity action-RTS that focuses on managing waves of units in a chaotic, fast-paced battlefield.

Deep Among the Swarm is a challenging survival RTS roguelite about surviving against thousands of enemies. Drill ever deeper underground while fighting the endless onslaught of the Swarm. Can you save humanity?

Why similar: RTS 65.5%, Strategy 16.7%, Indie 6.9%, Singleplayer 6.2%, Top-Down 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: Combines RTS elements with survival mechanics, forcing players to manage resources while defending against constant swarms.

SPACECOM – a strategic-to-the-bone, starfleet command game in which deception, smart movement, and choices to battle decide victory or defeat.

Why similar: RTS 28.9%, Sci-fi 17.1%, Tactical 15.9%, Real-Time 13.3% ★, Space 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: A purely tactical space game that strips away base building to focus entirely on unit movement and combat maneuvers.

Command a space-faring empire in Sins of a Solar Empire: Rebellion, the new stand-alone expansion that combines 4X depth with real-time strategy gameplay.

Why similar: RTS 33.6%, Sci-fi 32.3%, Space 20.4%, Strategy 9.6%, Singleplayer 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: Combines grand strategy with real-time tactical combat, allowing for massive fleet engagements in deep space.

Play as humans or robots in a brand new sci-fi strategy adventure! Travel into the far reaches of space, through cleverly designed star constellations and variable game modes, conquering enemy planets using 15 combinable technologies.

Why similar: Strategy 81%, Sci-fi 7.5%, Space 6.2%, Indie 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced tactical game where you manage the flow of units between planets to overwhelm enemy defenses.

Prepare to take off, soldier! The galaxy needs your strategy! Prove your RTS expertise, explore an entire galaxy and defend it from a threatening invasion.

Why similar: Real Time Tactics 31%, RTS 17.9%, Sci-fi 15.1%, Tactical 12%, Space 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: Expands on the tactical RTS formula with diverse unit types and challenging mission objectives.

The insect swarm is a swarm consists of millions of alien insects, and you, as the only survival on this barren planet, will have to fight against them dauntlessly. Good luck!

Why similar: Action 64.9%, Top-Down 35.1%

Why You'll Like It: A top-down shooter that captures the chaotic feeling of fighting against massive, overwhelming numbers.

Carrier Command 2 is the real-time strategy game that puts you in command of a futuristic carrier capable of deploying a vast array of aircraft and amphibious units. Compete against AI or human players and hop into every single vehicle to take matters into your own hands!

Why similar: Real Time Tactics 46.7%, RTS 26.5%, Combat 15.7%, Strategy 8.6%, Adventure 2.5%

Why You'll Like It: Requires the tactical management of multiple autonomous units from a central command interface, mirroring the feel of drone control.

Play Droid Assault and experience running blaster battles with hordes of rampaging killer robots! Discover a unique tactical arcade shooter, with the fun addictive gameplay of 8-bit classics. You'll need your wits and the help of your acquired droid squad to stay alive in this fast-paced retro actionfest.

Why similar: Sci-fi 37.8%, Action 37.5%, Indie 18.5%, Top-Down 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: An action-heavy game where you control a squad of droids, focusing on fast-paced combat and tactical positioning.

The Swarm is an abyssal boss rush. Defeat your enemy, upgrade your skills, start over.

Why similar: Action 47.9%, Physics 34%, Indie 7.5%, Top-Down 7%, Singleplayer 3.5%

Why You'll Like It: An arcade-style action game that pits the player against relentless waves of enemies in a high-speed environment.

An indie space-sim and strategy game featuring ship and fleet combat mixed with RTS elements. Complete contracts and Claim sectors for your faction in the near-future, where resource exploiting corporations are in a state of constant conflict over territory control.

Why similar: Real Time Tactics 32.7%, Sci-fi 15.1%, RTS 13.1%, Space 10.5%, Tactical 8.1%

Want a tactical and strategic tower defense challenge that's packed with options and upgrades? Take command of the dropship Sentinel and do battle across a vibrant sci-fi world.

Why similar: Sci-fi 55.6%, Strategy 27.7%, Indie 16.8%

Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi tower defense game that requires strategic placement and active management of defensive capabilities.

What began as a conflict over the transfer of consciousness from flesh to machines escalated into a war which has decimated a million worlds. The Core and the Arm have all but exhausted the resources of a galaxy in their struggle for domination.

Why similar: RTS 52.8%, Sci-fi 27.2%, Strategy 15%, Singleplayer 2.5%, Action 1.5%

Why You'll Like It: A classic RTS that pioneered large-scale unit combat and physics-based projectiles, influencing many modern tactical games.

Real-time dynamic tactics with the strong focus on squad positioning and collaboration. Connect to the warzone from your home PC and orchestrate modern military operations from the Drone Perspective.

Why similar: Real Time Tactics 37.4%, RTS 20%, Combat 15.2%, Tactical 14.5%, Strategy 6.6%

Here Comes the Swarm is a survival RTS with a pause button! Create your strategy, build, manage, and defend your settlements at your own pace. Take the fight to the hive mind and lead expeditions to deliver a deadly blow and eradicate your foes. Will you reclaim Ulora from the relentless Swarm?

Why similar: RTS 70.7%, Strategy 21.7%, Top-Down 7.6%

"Be Queen Bee" is an action-strategy game where you become the Queen Bee and command your swarm with pheromones. Defeat predators, seize flower fields to escape hunger, evolve your swarm with honey, and strategize in real time to secure victory.

Why similar: RTS 36.5%, Tactical 20.6%, Combat 15%, Action 9.4%, Strategy 9.2%

Conquer a vast procedurally generated star system in Falling Frontier, a sci-fi RTS where intel and logistics are decisive factors. Design ships and raid enemy supply lines, lay minefields and construct recon stations, and ambush enemy forces within asteroid fields and nebulae.

Why similar: Sci-fi 47.9%, Space 32.5%, Strategy 14.6%, Singleplayer 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical space RTS that emphasizes realistic ship design and complex combat interactions.

Drone Wars is a simple but unique multiplayer Sci-Fi first-person shooter, where you can play as a heavily armed combat drone or as a human special task force soldier.

Why similar: Sci-fi 57.2%, Action 12.6%, Physics 12.3%, Flight 9.8%, Indie 8.2%

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: Real Time Tactics 26%, Sci-fi 21.6%, RTS 18.6%, Combat 12.1%, Space 8.9%

Command the Nimbatus and craft drones out of hundreds of different parts. Survive unknown threats in a fully destructible, procedural universe, compete against other players in different arenas or enjoy complete creative freedom in the sandbox.

Why similar: Sci-fi 31.2%, Physics 20.2%, Space 18.2%, Strategy 12.6%, Action 9%

A fast-paced roguelike tower defense where you choose your Queen Bee with unique skills and the Artisan to build turrets and cast powerful spells to defend your hive through regions infested with zombees. Face bosses with insane mechanics and survive the Zumbeecalypse!

Why similar: Real Time Tactics 54%, RTS 29.9%, Strategy 8.6%, Indie 3.8%, Singleplayer 3.6%

Take command in the ultimate starship simulator: Star Command Galaxies. Become a Captain, recruit your crew, customize and upgrade your starship, battle alien vessels, teleport to away missions and repel boarding invaders in this real-time strategy simulation adventure from indie studio Warballoon.

Why similar: Real Time Tactics 27.3%, RTS 16.9%, Sci-fi 14.7%, Tactical 10.3%, Combat 8.5%

Combining the best of space combat and real time strategy. Victory can be tactical, a dogfight or capital ship slugging match - depending on how you decide to achieve it. Space combat on a RTS scale with space sim savagery.

Why similar: Sci-fi 23.7%, Space 22.2%, RTS 20.7%, Strategy 13.3%, Action 12.6%

An action roguelite game with alien swarms and mechs. Battle enemies to make your way through a mass of spreading and evolving cells hosting dormant enemies. Collect a variety of game-changing skills and upgrades to create unique builds.

Why similar: Sci-fi 57.5%, Action 20.4%, Top-Down 9%, Indie 6.8%, Singleplayer 6.4%

We Are The Dwarves is a real-time tactical adventure where you take control of three Dwarven astronauts and lead them through the hordes of enemies in the depths of their Universe. Tactical Adventure Sci-Fi Space Dwarves

Why similar: Real Time Tactics 46.9%, RTS 26.2%, Action 9.1%, Indie 8.5%, Singleplayer 3.4%

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: Real Time Tactics 25%, Sci-fi 18.5%, RTS 16.1%, Tactical 10%, Strategy 10%

Byte Lynx is a fast-paced RTS with no units. Build defenses, dismantle your enemy, and steal their buildings in this deeply tactical building combat-based strategy game. Expand your arsenal across a series of diverse levels!

Why similar: Real Time Tactics 26.8%, RTS 19.6%, Sci-fi 16.5%, Tactical 13.2%, Space 6.2%

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: Real Time Tactics 34.8%, Sci-fi 25.3%, Tactical 12.2%, Combat 10.5%, Strategy 7.9%

This is a fun yet challenging RTS game. To survive in the vast galaxy, you need to build up your own fleet and customize your warships. You will also learn to control them efficiently in battle to defeat your enemies, conquer planets, and expand your galactic empire!

Why similar: RTS 30.7%, Sci-fi 24.7%, Space 24%, Strategy 15.6%, Indie 5.1%

Activate your Neural Link to gain an omniscient view of the battlefield. Experience the conflict at any scale, as you plot the course that will lead your fleet to victory. Eternal Starlight is a tactical space combat game, built from the ground up for VR.

Why similar: Real Time Tactics 27.4%, RTS 20.4%, Tactical 14.5%, Sci-fi 12.7%, Space 11.4%

Space RTS with base building and ship customization. Personal passion project. More than 200 available ships, weapons and modules to design your fleet with. Contains a small campaign, several single and multiplayer game modes and a coop game mode. Also contains Wave defense!

Why similar: Real Time Tactics 27.4%, RTS 15.9%, Sci-fi 14.1%, Combat 11.1%, Tactical 9.8%

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: Real Time Tactics 36%, Real-Time 27.1% ★, Sci-fi 14%, Tactical 11.1%, Strategy 5%

Control Craft 3 is a fast paced RTS which brings together quick thinking and clever tactics for some veritable planet conquering action!

Why similar: Real Time Tactics 56.8%, RTS 28.8%, Strategy 7.4%, Action 7%

Build and design your own fleets and stand opposed to the Particulate in this physics/strategy/RTS/fleet hybrid. Build partially destructible and self repairing ships that interact with enemies less controlled by some scripted logic and more driven by a real time massive physics particle simulation.

Why similar: RTS 30.7%, Space 21.2%, Sci-fi 19.1%, Strategy 18.1%, Indie 9.5%

Defense Grid: The Awakening is a unique spin on tower defense gameplay that will appeal to players of all skill levels. A horde of enemies is invading, and it's up to the player to stop them by strategically building fortification towers around their base.

Why similar: Sci-fi 57.4%, Strategy 25.3%, Indie 9.8%, Singleplayer 7%, Adventure 0.5%

Take control of a virtual organism in this unique indie arcade title, while unlocking Steam Achievements and climbing the leaderboards!

Why similar: Tactical 42.8%, Space 32%, Action 17.5%, Top-Down 7.8%

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: Real Time Tactics 41%, Sci-fi 22%, RTS 17.6%, Tactical 11.1%, Strategy 5.1%

The Hive is a strategy game with RPG elements where you assume command as the insectoid hivemind. Build and expand your underground colony, harvest resources, and evolve your swarm using DNA. Will you survive in this hostile yet beautiful underworld?

Why similar: Real Time Tactics 45%, RTS 34.7%, Strategy 7.4%, Top-Down 2.9%, Action 2.8%

Defend against waves of alien monsters in this unique roguelike action miner. Dig for resources, collect useful gadgets, and upgrade equipment to increase odds of survival – just hurry back before your dome is destroyed!

Why similar: Sci-fi 23.6%, Physics 17.3%, Combat 16.1%, Tactical 15.8%, Space 12.1%

Molten Armor is an action tower defense game with a non-linear story in sci-fi setting! Command defenses and stop hordes of enemies! Fight on land, sea and in the skies!Decisions taken in the heat of battle will change the course of the war.

Why similar: Real Time Tactics 37.5%, RTS 22.1%, Sci-fi 17.8%, Strategy 7%, Action 6.8%

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: Sci-fi 33.7%, Tactical 21.8%, Space 20.9%, Strategy 10.9%, Cartoony 6.5%

Two teams of players control their capital ship in an epic battle. Customize your ship, control its movement, weapons, and energy distribution or go to one of the hangars to join the battle in a smaller fighter!

Why similar: Sci-fi 28.7%, RTS 27%, Space 17.3%, Action 10.2%, Strategy 8.7%

Create and command custom Mechs to outmaneuver The Swarm in this post-apocalyptic tactical turn-based rogue-lite. Leverage the terrain, learn each Mech's unique skills and use strategy and resources to survive an ever-changing series of battles to give humanity hope.

Why similar: Sci-fi 44.2%, Tactical 35.7%, Strategy 14.8%, Singleplayer 5.3%

True RTS gameplay reinforced with roguelite build crafting. Control units with bullet-time precision. Call down bases and raise armies. Drafted from a different arsenal every run. Weave builds that break the game. Or the game breaks you.

Why similar: RTS 25.4%, Sci-fi 24%, Tactical 19.1%, Space 13.9%, Action 7.5%