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60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Strategy, RTS, Sci-fi, Space.

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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.

Reviews: Mixed — 68% — of 50 reviews
Released: 2018-07-26
Developer: Flightless
Genres: Action, Indie, Strategy
Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux
Median playtime: 4.0 hrs
Mean playtime: 6.7 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 91%

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    97% 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 21.5%, Destruction 15.3%, Base Building 14.3%, Space 13.4%, War 11.9%

  2. #2 Executive Assault 2
    95% 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%, Real-Time 20.4%, Base Building 12%, Building 11.2%, Space 10.5%

  3. #3 Etherium
    96% matchMostly Negative37% of 953 reviews2015
    Dev: Tindalos InteractivePub: Focus Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    Etherium is a real-time strategy game set in a science-fiction universe, where three factions battle it out for a mysterious and rare resource known as ‘Etherium’.

    Why similar: RTS 36.1%, Sci-fi 30.2%, Strategy 18.5%, Space 14.5%, Singleplayer 0.7%

  4. #4 Earth 2160
    96% matchMostly Positive73% of 1,542 reviews2006
    Dev: Reality Pump StudiosPub: Topware Interactive
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 93%

    After the destruction of the EARTH in 2150, the leaders of the Eurasian Dynasty escaped on board an evacuation fleet. Now they are fighting for the survival of the human species. Their base is one large building comprising of smaller variable parts.

    Why similar: Real-Time 30.1%, RTS 26.1%, Base Building 16.1%, Space 15.6%, Strategy 6.9%

  5. #5 ShellMobile: Titan Rampart
    93% matchVery Positive98% of 206 reviews2025
    Dev: 红景天娱乐
    Windows

    On the cosmic frontier, humanity has fought alien species for a century. As traditional defenses fall to new-gen alien mechs, tech giant ShellMobile—human-centered at its core—kindles new hope via breakthroughs in extraterrestrial titanium ore research.

    Why similar: Wargame 23%, RTS 22%, Base Building 14.4%, Strategy 8.4%, War 7.6%

  6. #6 Starport Delta
    94% matchMostly Positive72% of 75 reviews2020
    Dev: Cloudfire Studios
    Windows

    Build amongst the stars in Starport Delta, a light sci-fi strategy game that focuses on survival. Station Commanders across the universe will turn to you for guidance to expand, defend, and survive. Help them build a thriving station, but watch out, there are many dangers hiding in space...

    Why similar: RTS 16.6%, Strategy 13.8%, Simulation 12.7%, Real-Time 11.8%, Space 11.7%

  7. #7 Byte Lynx
    94% matchVery Positive98% of 88 reviews2022
    Dev: Artful Games
    Windows

    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: RTS 27.9%, Base Building 17.7%, War 15.4%, Sci-fi 9.8%, Space 8.7%

  8. #8 IDUN - Frontline Survival
    92% 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: Wargame 17.9%, RTS 16.7%, Building 11.8%, War 10.7%, Base Building 10.1%

  9. #9 ReEarth
    91% matchMostly Positive76% of 117 reviews2024
    Dev: Jiangzuogongfang Shanghai Game Co.,Ltd
    Windows

    ReEarth is an exciting TD & (RTS) indie game. Here, you will play as humanity's last hope. You will fend off the oncoming swarms by continuously building your base and dispatching various types of units. Prepare for the challenge and save the future of humanity!

    Why similar: RTS 24.9%, Wargame 17.3%, Space 11.7%, War 11.6%, Building 9.5%

  10. #10 Operation: Polygon Storm
    90% 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: RTS 26.5%, Wargame 24.1%, Destruction 15.2%, War 11.5%, Strategy 7%

  11. #11 ERA ONE
    88% 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: RTS 37%, Space 22.1%, Base Building 20.4%, Strategy 8.8%, Sci-fi 6.9%

  12. #12 Planetary Annihilation: TITANS
    89% matchVery Positive85% of 14,430 reviews2015
    Dev: Planetary Annihilation Inc
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 17.4 hrs≥1hr: 73%

    Wage war across entire solar systems with massive armies at your command. Annihilate enemy forces with world-shattering TITAN-class units, and demolish planets with massive super weapons!

    Why similar: RTS 23.2%, Grand Strategy 12.9%, War 11%, Base Building 9.8%, Space 8.3%

  13. #13 PERIMETER: Legate Edition
    89% matchVery Positive92% of 139 reviews2024
    Dev: K-D LabPub: Association K-D Lab
    Windows · Linux

    Perimeter is a real-time strategy game with a destructible world. Utilize the environment for resource gathering and defense against enemies. Immerse yourself in the millennia-spanning history of the Chains of Worlds and lead a faction in the struggle for survival.

    Why similar: RTS 31.6%, Space 14.7%, Futuristic 10.6%, Sci-fi 9.4%, Strategy 9.4%

  14. #14 Habitat
    91% matchMostly Negative40% of 261 reviews2016
    Dev: 4gencyPub: Versus Evil
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Habitat is a physics-based space game where you build, fly, and fight with whatever you can find out in space. Upgrade and arm your creations with weapons and structures you find in orbit, fly and explore using rocket physics.Battle deadly enemies in Campaign Mode to save humanity or explore Sandbox Mode for true creative control.

    Why similar: Space 53.6%, Strategy 25.3%, Simulation 21.1%

  15. #15 Space Reign
    84% matchMostly Positive76% of 377 reviews2026
    Dev: Propulsive Games
    Windows

    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: RTS 28.8%, Space 22.6%, War 17.2%, Sci-fi 13.8%, Strategy 8.4%

  16. #16 Stellar Commanders
    86% matchMixed58% of 101 reviews2020
    Dev: Blindflug Studios AG
    Windows

    Conquer the stars in this straightforward multiplayer real-time strategy game from the creators of First Strike and become a Stellar Commander!

    Why similar: RTS 17.4%, Real-Time 17.3%, Destruction 13.1%, Wargame 12.3%, War 10.9%

  17. #17 Rogue Command
    83% 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: RTS 25.7%, Base Building 14.7%, Space 13.9%, Building 12.5%, Sci-fi 10.1%

  18. #18 rymdkapsel
    86% 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 38.8%, Base Building 21%, Space 17.8%, Strategy 10.2%, Sci-fi 4.4%

  19. #19 Element Space
    85% matchMixed55% of 295 reviews2019
    Dev: Sixth VowelPub: Inca Games
    Windows
    Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 55%

    Year 2199. Assemble an elite crew and make allies to combat a shadowy organization threatening the future of humanity. Face overwhelming odds with strategy. Make your choices and save us from extinction.

    Why similar: Sci-fi 56.3%, Strategy 43.7%

  20. #20 Tempest Rising
    80% matchVery Positive88% of 10,866 reviews2025
    Dev: Slipgate Ironworks™Pub: 3D Realms
    Windows
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 10.1 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    Command distinct factions in a desperate struggle for power and resources in Tempest Rising - a classic RTS set on Earth after a nuclear war.

    Why similar: RTS 53.2%, Strategy 13.6%, Base Building 10.9%, Real-Time 8.5%, War 5.2%

  21. #21 Void Destroyer
    84% matchMixed60% of 351 reviews2015
    Dev: Iteration 11
    Windows
    Median: 18 minMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 30%

    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: Space 28.7%, RTS 27.1%, Strategy 16.5%, Simulation 14.8%, Sci-fi 12.9%

  22. #22 Nomad Fleet
    82% matchMixed67% of 212 reviews2016
    Dev: Autarca
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    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 25.9%, RTS 23.7%, Space 19.9%, Strategy 15%, Sci-fi 11.2%

  23. #23 BlackChain
    81% 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: RTS 24.8%, Base Building 14.5%, War 13.5%, Space 12.4%, Sci-fi 9.3%

  24. #24 Five Nations
    79% 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: RTS 43%, Space 17.4%, Sci-fi 13.6%, Strategy 13.2%, Base Building 10.3%

  25. #25 Starship Theory
    81% matchMixed50% of 1,100 reviews2017
    Dev: Reconnect Software
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 7.4 hrsMean: 15.5 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    Starship Theory is a ship building survival game. Mine and trade to gather resources. Plan and construct new upgrades. Train and manage crew. Fight to survive.

    Why similar: Base Building 29.2%, Space 24%, Sci-fi 11.3%, Strategy 11.3%, Simulation 11.1%

  26. #26 Ancient Space
    82% matchMixed44% of 365 reviews2014
    Dev: CreativeForge GamesPub: Paradox Interactive
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    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 39%, Space 29.4%, Strategy 17%, Sci-fi 11.5%, Singleplayer 1.7%

  27. #27 Planet S
    76% matchVery Positive92% of 2,816 reviews2023
    Dev: Glimmerlight Games
    Windows · Linux

    Planet S is a real-time strategy game where your goal is to colonize multiple planets in a solar system to advance your civilization, build a city and supply it to grow your faction.

    Why similar: RTS 29.3%, Space 17.8%, Building 14%, Sci-fi 9.5%, Futuristic 9.1%

  28. #28 Uncrewed
    79% matchMixed69% of 149 reviews2020
    Dev: Quite Different Mechanics
    Windows

    Uncrewed is a real-time strategy game with the ability to design units from scratch. Unlike in more traditional RTS, units obey the laws of physics, making design choices especially important.

    Why similar: RTS 29.3%, Real-Time 19.3%, Building 13.6%, Base Building 13.2%, Strategy 12.7%

  29. #29 Executive Assault
    78% 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 36.7%, Real-Time 18.7%, Base Building 12.6%, War 11.8%, Strategy 11.4%

  30. #30 IDUN Prologue - Frontline Survival
    75% 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: RTS 19.9%, Wargame 16.7%, Base Building 11.4%, War 11.2%, Sci-fi 9.6%

  31. #31 Particle Fleet: Emergence
    77% matchVery Positive92% of 1,261 reviews2016
    Dev: Knuckle Cracker
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 6.7 hrsMean: 24.9 hrs≥1hr: 76%

    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 34.4%, Space 22.7%, Strategy 19.2%, Simulation 13.9%, Sci-fi 8.9%

  32. #32 Calyx
    73% 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?

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  33. #33 Crustacean Nations
    75% 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: RTS 24.2%, Base Building 17.6%, Destruction 13.4%, War 10.6%, Strategy 8.7%

  34. #34 Battlevoid: Sector Siege
    78% matchMixed58% of 194 reviews2017
    Dev: Bugbyte Ltd.
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    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: RTS 24.5%, Space 21.5%, Real-Time 21%, Strategy 13.2%, Simulation 10.7%

  35. #35 Slizer Battle Management System
    77% matchVery Positive83% of 72 reviews2018
    Dev: slizer88
    Windows

    Single player, sci-fi, minimalist Real Time Tactics game. Strategy without the stress: complex movement, damage, and detection replaces intense micro and economy management. Units are selected and outfitted before battle. Emphasises tactical choices over mechanical skill.

    Why similar: Real-Time 33.9%, Strategy 27.9%, Simulation 23.3%, Sci-fi 12.8%, Singleplayer 2%

  36. #36 PlanetX
    74% matchMixed66% of 50 reviews2025
    Dev: Giedrius Talzunas
    Windows · Mac

    PlanetX is a real-time strategy MMO set on a spherical planet. Players expand territories, construct buildings, and manage resources to develop their empire. The ultimate goal is to conquer the entire planet by claiming all land plots and outpacing rivals in strategic growth and domination.

    Why similar: RTS 21.5%, Grand Strategy 20.8%, Building 10.2%, War 10.1%, Space 8.3%

  37. #37 Galaxy Reavers
    76% matchMixed70% of 204 reviews2016
    Dev: Good Games
    Windows

    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 38.6%, Space 29.8%, Strategy 18.7%, Sci-fi 12.9%

  38. #38 Elements and build
    72% matchMostly Positive76% of 215 reviews2024
    Dev: ChuTouMiao StudioPub: 2P Games
    Windows

    Form your own genre with skills in different elements, use building rewards to build your own unique maze in randomly generated levels, and fight to survive waves of monsters to win

    Why similar: Base Building 35%, Building 33.2%, Strategy 24%, Casual 4.6%, Singleplayer 3.2%

  39. #39 Creeper World 4
    71% 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 17.6%, Wargame 14.8%, Grand Strategy 14.6%, War 11.9%, Space 10.4%

  40. #40 Dominari Empires
    74% matchVery Positive98% of 63 reviews2018
    Dev: Tiny RTS
    Windows

    Got 5-10 minutes? Annihilate your enemy in a lightning fast micro 4X/RTS game set in deep space. Gameplay relies heavily on strategy, forward-thinking, and twitch-like reflexes.

    Why similar: Strategy 100%

  41. #41 Stellar Warfare
    72% matchVery Positive84% of 406 reviews2021
    Dev: Tense Games
    Windows
    Median: 42 minMean: 2.8 hrs≥1hr: 45%

    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: RTS 28.5%, Wargame 17.9%, Space 17.4%, Sci-fi 11.3%, Strategy 7.6%

  42. #42 WARSHIFT
    73% matchMostly Positive71% of 697 reviews2016
    Dev: Cyril Megem
    Windows
    Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    Unique mix of Action, RTS and RPG gameplay elements that forms an innovative game genre. You can build base, manage troops, and then come down to keep your enemy at gunpoint in the dynamic battle and customize your main characters.

    Why similar: RTS 62.6%, Strategy 20.8%, Sci-fi 16.6%

  43. #43 Grey Goo
    73% matchMixed68% of 4,315 reviews2015
    Dev: PetroglyphPub: Six Foot
    Windows
    Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    Fight for control of a frontier world. Gather resources, build your base, and command your forces in battle. Survive long enough to unleash your ultimate weapon - THE EPIC.

    Why similar: RTS 48.4%, Sci-fi 14.3%, Strategy 13.7%, Base Building 13%, Space 3.7%

  44. #44 Nuke Them All
    70% 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: RTS 30.3%, Wargame 22.3%, Base Building 12.1%, Space 10.7%, Post-apocalyptic 9.6%

  45. #45 Space Cycle
    68% 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: Space 43.6%, Sci-fi 27.9%, Strategy 20.7%, Singleplayer 4.3%, Casual 3.5%

  46. #46 Microcosmum 2
    70% matchMixed63% of 136 reviews2024
    Dev: Satur Entertainment
    Windows

    A relaxing strategy game featuring unconventional gameplay. Your objectives include development, evolution, border expansion and protection of your hive.

    Why similar: Real-Time 20.4%, RTS 17.6%, Strategy 13%, Simulation 11.4%, Space 11.4%

  47. #47 Alien Marauder
    71% matchMixed63% of 341 reviews2021
    Dev: Vexan Studio
    Windows

    “Alien Marauder” is a real-time strategy game with survival and confrontation theme. In this game, you will be the leader to a treacherous alien planet, build and defend base to survive against the vexan waves. Make the right decision!

    Why similar: RTS 25.9%, Wargame 18.3%, Base Building 15%, Building 12.6%, Sci-fi 9.7%

  48. #48 Taur
    70% 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: RTS 19.8%, Base Building 17.7%, Destruction 11.9%, Strategy 11.7%, War 9.5%

  49. #49 Dust Fleet
    69% 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.

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  50. #50 Line War
    68% 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: RTS 29.2%, Grand Strategy 18.6%, Wargame 15.4%, War 11.9%, Base Building 8.9%

  51. #51 Element TD
    71% matchMostly Positive76% of 98 reviews2017
    Dev: Element Studios
    Windows

    Light, Darkness, Water, Fire, Nature, and Earth elements come together in this tower defense focused on combinations.

    Why similar: RTS 78.4%, Strategy 18.8%, Singleplayer 2.8%

  52. #52 Rogue Station
    68% 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 24.8%, Space 23.8%, Building 20.7%, Strategy 11%, Top-Down 7.3%

  53. #53 First Strike
    69% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,985 reviews2017
    Dev: Blindflug Studios AG
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 10.3 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    FIRST STRIKE is a fast paced real time strategy game where you play one of the twelve biggest nuclear superpowers of the world – from known superpowers like the USA to an upstart hellraiser like North Korea – and try to be the last one remaining when the whole world blows to smithereens.

    Why similar: RTS 23.7%, Destruction 17.8%, Wargame 17.2%, War 16.7%, Strategy 6.6%

  54. #54 Lazy Galaxy
    69% matchMostly Positive79% of 204 reviews2018
    Dev: Coldwild Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 19.6 hrs≥1hr: 93%

    Lazy Galaxy is a mix between RTS and idle/clicker game. Lead an evil (albeit lazy) alien race to conquer the universe!

    Why similar: RTS 33.8%, Space 25.5%, Strategy 21.2%, Sci-fi 11.8%, Casual 4.7%

  55. #55 Oasis Mission: Colony Sim
    67% matchMixed63% of 114 reviews2025
    Dev: Lunar pug studio
    Windows · Mac

    A Sci-Fi colony and strategy sim with a complex economy, immersive logistics, and a war against the rise of the machines! Build your colony and ensure supplies for your people. Automate industrial ships and create combat groups to defend against waves of enemies.

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  56. #56 Project Astra Dominium
    66% 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: Base Building 25.7%, Space 24.4%, Sci-fi 12.7%, Futuristic 12%, Strategy 10.2%

  57. #57 ICBM
    66% matchVery Positive92% of 1,897 reviews2020
    Dev: SoftWarWarePub: Slitherine Ltd.
    Windows
    Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 11.6 hrs≥1hr: 76%

    ICBM is a real-time strategy game of nuclear destruction. Research new technologies, build up your nuclear stockpile and use a combination of ships, planes and missiles to strike at the heart of your opponents’ cities while keeping your population safe from harm.

    Why similar: RTS 33.7%, Destruction 26%, War 20.6%, Base Building 11.6%, Strategy 8.1%

  58. #58 Minimalist Tower Defense
    63% matchVery Positive95% of 1,706 reviews2024
    Dev: Happy213
    Windows
    Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 73%

    Collect resources and establish a defense line before dark And then Facing countless enemies

    Why similar: Wargame 26.5%, Base Building 20.6%, Post-apocalyptic 15.2%, Strategy 12.3%, Top-Down 11.7%

  59. #59 Circle Empires
    65% matchVery Positive90% of 4,100 reviews2018
    Dev: LuminousPub: Iceberg Interactive
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 18.1 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    Circle Empires is a fresh take on the RTS genre, featuring a fast-paced approach to conquering the world.

    Why similar: RTS 43.7%, Real-Time 29.6%, Strategy 19.9%, Casual 5.7%, Singleplayer 1.1%

Based on tag similarity + player behavior
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