- #1 Victory and Glory: The American Civil War
96% matchMixed65% of 75 reviews2020
Dev: Forced March GamesPub: Lock 'n Load Publishing
Windows
Victory and Glory: The American Civil War is a game of grand strategy and fast-play tactical battles where you take the role of either the Union or the Confederates and attempt to win.
Why similar: Strategy 27.1%, Simulation 24%, Wargame 11.2%, Turn-Based 10.6%, Indie 10.2%
- #2 States, Firms, & Households
97% match5 user reviews0% of 5 reviews2016
Dev: DMD 'Ware
Windows
World's first tool for economic paper dissertations! Economic studio for learning like a graphic or music production suite! Neural behavioural model as opposed to rational model! The large hadron collider of economics! Now a deductible tax credit!
Why similar: Strategy 43.7%, Simulation 40.6%, Indie 15.7%
- #3 Colony Prospector
95% matchPositive83% of 23 reviews2018
Dev: Colonial Life
Windows · Mac · Linux
Colony Prospecting - the most profitable occupation on Earth, or the quickest way to bankruptcy. That's if the aliens don't kill you first.
Why similar: Strategy 43%, Simulation 40%, Indie 17%
- #4 Pimiko Plus
94% matchPositive93% of 14 reviews2017
Dev: Delmunsoft
Windows
It's time for Ruho to show 'em how a plumpy mama gets rich! Trade goods ranging from computers to automatic weapons as you visit the towns dotting a countryside in the sunset world of Tumydorado.
Why similar: Strategy 38.7%, Simulation 37.6%, Indie 23.7%
- #5 覇県を握れ ~47都道府県大戦~
94% matchPositive86% of 14 reviews2018
Dev: Flying Panjandrum / ふらいんぐパンジャンドラム
Windows
日本最強の都道府県を決める戦いが幕を開ける! 最強の経済力を持つ東京都か、最強の軍事力を持つ北海道か、最強の工業力を持つ愛知県か、それとも……。 統計データをもとに再現した47都道府県。果たして、覇県を握るのはどこだ!?
Why similar: Strategy 26.3%, Simulation 25.2%, Turn-Based 13.9%, Military 12%, War 11.9%
- #6 Cosmic Buddies Town
93% match5 user reviews20% of 5 reviews2018
Dev: Ghost ClustersPub: Funbox Media Ltd
Windows
Part of an Animated Educational series for children between 1 to 7 years old – this time, we need to get straight to work helping the Cosmic Buddies build their town! Collect wood, food and other resources to turn a deserted island into your dream adventure land!
Why similar: Strategy 50.7%, Simulation 49.3%
- #7 Ironclads 2: War of the Pacific
92% matchMixed63% of 38 reviews2016
Dev: Totem GamesPub: Strategy First
Windows
Create your fleet and army, hunt the enemy's fleet, hide your weak squadrons in protected ports until reinforcements arrive, blockade enemy trade routes, struggle for dominance over the seas! Command a battle formation and experience the power of iron and steam!
Why similar: Strategy 50.7%, Simulation 49.3%
- #8 Labyrinth: The War on Terror
89% matchMostly Positive75% of 176 reviews2022
Dev: Playdek, Inc.
Windows · Mac
Face the global war on terror in this engaging 2 player strategy game. Set against recent world events, Labyrinth portrays the U.S. efforts to counter extremists’ use of terrorist tactics, as well as the wider ideological struggle – guerrilla warfare, fundamentalist rule, regime change and more.
Why similar: Strategy 36.6%, Simulation 31.9%, Wargame 12.4%, Military 9.7%, War 9.5%
- #9 GeoWar 2
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Tien Do Nam
Windows · Linux
GeoWar is a simple real-time strategy game where you have to capture all the bases from the enemies.
Why similar: Strategy 35.7%, Simulation 33.2%, Wargame 16.9%, Indie 14.1%
- #10 ALVAROK
91% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2017
Dev: StudioGIWPub: Zoo Corporation
Windows
Japanese Indie developer StudioGIW is back with ALVAROK, a fun and easy-to-play Tactical Defense game. Play locally with friends or hone your skills against the computer with its built-in deep learning AI system. Adapt and strategize, utilize your various troops to defend and attack simultaneously.
Why similar: Strategy 51.8%, Simulation 48.2%
- #11 DiyMachinery (自定义机械)
91% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2018
Dev: me
Windows
DiyMachinery is Physics game.Build complex and interesting machines to accomplish tasks. If you like research, don't miss it.
Why similar: Strategy 43%, Simulation 40%, Indie 17%
- #12 LifeGameSimulator
90% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2018
Dev: TYSoft
Windows
How the extremely complicated universe made with simple 16 particles? This life game will be short explanation of that. Simple rule to the complicated results.
Why similar: Strategy 43%, Simulation 40%, Indie 17%
- #13 War on Folvos
89% matchMostly Positive75% of 151 reviews2014
Dev: Lonely Troops
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 31%
Clouds of war are shaping over the endless Folvos desert. You cannot wait any longer. Choose your side and take command! Lead your soldiers, tanks and aircraft to victory through Folvos varying landscapes across dozens of battles.
Why similar: Strategy 32.5%, Turn-Based 21.7%, Wargame 12%, Indie 10.1%, War 9.7%
- #14 Post Scriptum CTG: Collectible Token Game
87% matchPositive80% of 15 reviews2020
Dev: Paracosm Limited
Windows
Post Scriptum Collectible Token Game is a turn based strategy game, which is one of the entertainments that patrons have in taverns of the gloomy post-apocalyptic world Post Scriptum. The game is based on creating your own army of collectible coins, that turn into formidable warriors on the playing field
Why similar: Strategy 43.2%, Simulation 31.4%, Indie 17%, Turn-Based 8.4%
- #15 Terraform
88% matchMostly Positive80% of 45 reviews2015
Dev: Holgersson Entertainment
Windows
Terraform is a relaxing turn based puzzle game set in the future. Alter over 200 planets to allow settlements and forests to survive. Planets are made of hexagonal tiles that can be altered using many different tools and weather conditions.
Why similar: Strategy 33.8%, Simulation 31.5%, Turn-Based 20.9%, Indie 13.8%
- #16 Texas Holdem Poker: Solo King
86% matchMixed58% of 57 reviews2020
Dev: sun xiaodong
Windows · Mac
SoloKing Poker - A professional poker AI game. Includes a suite of poker GTO calculation tools: win rate calculator, draw calculator, and EV calculator. Professional-level poker AI opponents. It teaches you one thing: 1: How pro players play Texas Hold'em.
Why similar: Strategy 42.5%, Simulation 40%, Indie 17.5%
- #17 三国志猛将传
85% matchMixed57% of 118 reviews2020
Dev: OneOneGames
Windows
摒弃传统三国游戏的数据对碰,实现对每个单位都进行独立的实时演算。国产单机三国游戏,尽可能在保留三国历史原貌同时还原壮观的冷兵器决战场景。
Why similar: Strategy 44.1%, Indie 17.4%, Wargame 11.6%, Military 10.2%, War 9.4%
- #18 Space Battle Core
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Korion
Windows · Mac · Linux
Space Battle Core is a new 4X sci-fi game combining turn based hex combat gameplay with a real-time exploration experience.After the Earth’s demise, it is your task to recreate and spread human civilization in space.
Why similar: Strategy 43.3%, Simulation 40.2%, Indie 16.5%
- #19 Rasen no Sora
84% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2019
Dev: Gorilla Cafe
Windows
"Spiral Universe" "Space Fleet x Character Game" Battle of Delusion Fleet.
Why similar: Strategy 43.8%, Simulation 39.4%, Indie 16.8%
- #20 三国宏图(Great Cause Of The Three Kingdoms)
83% matchMixed54% of 35 reviews2019
Dev: happyzzy.com
Windows
"Great Cause Of The Three Kingdoms" is a strategy game based on the strategy of war and combined with simulation operation (SLG). Players will control the power of the Three Kingdoms during the game, and lead the Three Kingdoms to conquer the Three Kingdoms (or even Asia).
Why similar: Strategy 44.1%, Simulation 39.2%, Indie 16.7%
- #21 Haunted Hotel: Stay in the Light
84% matchMostly Negative31% of 16 reviews2017
Dev: JRad Games
Windows
Try to survive three nights in Haunted Hotel: Stay in the Light. Control a hotel security system to drive out the evil forces that are killing your guests. Rationalize electrical energy as it will not last all night.
Why similar: Strategy 44.1%, Simulation 39.2%, Indie 16.7%
- #22 Climatic Survival: Northern Storm
82% match6 user reviews33% of 6 reviews2019
Dev: Johannes Förth
Windows · Linux
Northern Storm is a build strategy game where a blizzard comes along and destroys your builds. After climate change caused a deadly cold storm, survival can only be achieved through strict management of resources. Remember that I am only one developer without a team, so don't expect a large game.
Why similar: Strategy 44.2%, Simulation 39.2%, Indie 16.7%
- #23 Twisty Tumble (VR)
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Pixel After Pixel
Windows
It's a tricky puzzle game in Virtual Reality. Chill out in the calm, hypnotic undersea environment, and challenge your mind to reassemble the pyramids!
Why similar: Strategy 43%, Simulation 40%, Indie 17%
- #24 Tempest Citadel
82% matchMostly Positive74% of 61 reviews2018
Dev: Aartform Games
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Tempest Citadel is a base building simulation set on a storm-ruled planet with a vivid sci-fi story. Build a mighty Citadel in the clouds for your crew of explorers and conquer the deadly planet below in automated squad battles!
Why similar: Strategy 44.2%, Simulation 39.1%, Indie 16.6%
- #25 Initiative
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Indelve
Windows · Mac
Initiative is an Aerospace Company Manager. Build and grow your aerospace company on Earth and be the first to establish a self-sustainable colony on Mars.
Why similar: Strategy 43%, Simulation 40%, Indie 17%
- #26 AntQueen 3D
80% matchMixed65% of 79 reviews2019
Dev: Fernando DudkaPub: Les Technologies inVantage
Windows · Mac
Experience a game where you live through the cycle of an ant colony. You can dig your own tunnels, organize your colony, customize your army, but you need to survive every wave of attack!
Why similar: Strategy 43.2%, Simulation 40.2%, Indie 16.6%
- #27 The Parchment - For The Realm
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: PatuTec
Windows
The Parchment is a turn-based strategie game, pitting different houses against each other in the fight for the crown. Use diplomacy, intrigue, trade and your military to subjugate other houses into vassalship or wipe them from history altogether.
Why similar: Strategy 43%, Simulation 40%, Indie 17%
- #28 MechoEcho
81% matchPositive88% of 41 reviews2016
Dev: Resilient Games Ltd.
Windows
Build and drive robots to solve puzzles as you transform between human and machine. Set in a cyberpunk world, MechoEcho is a block construction game and an accurate physics simulator. In 40 challenging levels plus Sandbox, you create original machines, explore, and run for your life!
Why similar: Strategy 44.3%, Simulation 39.1%, Indie 16.6%
- #29 我是院长 - 模拟经营医院游戏
78% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2019
Dev: XGame
Windows
【培养医生】 1、游戏内所有医生通过招聘获得,医生拥有不同学历,学历影响医生通过临床职称考试的概率; 2、医生的临床职称影响其对不同疾病的治愈率,临床职称可通过参与每年2月份举行的临床职称考试提升; 3、医生的教学职称影响科室科研的成功率,教学职称科通过接受教学任务提升;
Why similar: Strategy 43%, Simulation 40%, Indie 17%
- #30 Solar Collector
79% match6 user reviews50% of 6 reviews2017
Dev: Emily Peregrine
Windows · Mac
Harvest Energy. Sell the energy. Keep up with payments.
Why similar: Strategy 43%, Simulation 40%, Indie 17%
- #31 Creation and Conquest:The Future War
78% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2019
Dev: Noelone
Windows
Players need to design their own DIY Infantrys, Vehicles, and even Aircraft. In the game through DIY It can create hundreds and thousands type of combat units, according to the opponent's tactics, research and development of restraint of the opponent's weapons is the key to victory.
Why similar: Strategy 43%, Simulation 40%, Indie 17%
- #32 BIGHARDSUN
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Pavel Smushkovich
Windows
You were exiled to an old castle in the desert. Command people, monitor their condition, explore, improve the castle, and make tough decisions - all to survive! And while you're struggling with the hottest summer, the temperature is only rising, and the storms won't subside.
Why similar: Strategy 43%, Simulation 40%, Indie 17%
- #33 Buy Low Sell High
77% matchMixed53% of 17 reviews2018
Dev: Red Fox Studios
Windows
Buy Low Sell High is a stock market game made to be easy to learn, fast-paced, and fun. The goal is to make as much money as you can starting with just $5,000. Good luck, have fun!
Why similar: Strategy 43%, Simulation 40%, Indie 17%
- #34 ポエニ戦争 地中海の稲妻
76% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2019
Dev: 白新社
Windows · Mac
第二次ポエニ戦争を舞台とするストラテジーゲーム。
Why similar: Strategy 43%, Simulation 40%, Indie 17%
- #35 Station Commander
77% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2017
Dev: Technically Competent
Windows · Mac · Linux
Station Commander is a super-indie space engineering game. Players try to destroy a planet and its inhabitants by modifying a space station. Tune your station's heat and performance, and burn the enemy homeworld.
Why similar: Strategy 43%, Simulation 40%, Indie 17%
- #36 Crypto Crisis: Education Edition
76% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2019
Dev: Armoured Beans
Windows · Mac · Linux
Let's help Principal Trotter and technology teacher Kieran build the school of the future. The Education Edition is a simplified and easier to play version of the original Crypto Crisis that has been designed for a younger audience and more casual players.
Why similar: Strategy 43%, Simulation 40%, Indie 17%
- #37 Prison Planet
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: SpringloadedPub: Springloaded
Windows
Intergalactic prison building adventure! Design and build your own intergalactic space-prison!
Why similar: Strategy 42.8%, Simulation 39.8%, Indie 17.4%
- #38 Way of Defector
75% matchMixed55% of 58 reviews2017
Dev: Dev Arc
Windows
In Way of Defector you experience the process of a North Korean defector escaping to China and arriving in South Korea. You must overcome starvation and break through the surveillance of the Public Security Officers to find the broker who knows the way to get to South Korea and safely arrive at the destination.
Why similar: Strategy 43%, Simulation 40%, Indie 17%
- #39 MULE Returns
64% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Kotori Studios LtdPub: Comma 8 Studios
Windows
MULE is a ridiculously fun and addictive strategy game that combines real-time and turn-based styles as you battle for land and resources on a newly colonized planet. The game is easy to grasp but provides great depth of game-play.
Why similar: Strategy 42.7%, Simulation 39.6%, Indie 17.7%
- #40 BusinessMan
74% matchMixed45% of 20 reviews2017
Dev: SugGames
Windows
In BusinessMan, you are an entrepreneur among others. You can for example start off by investing your initial 20k€ smartly or try to become a chairman in some company. Once you're a chairman, you start making regular income, but the biggest incomes naturally lie behind the greatest of risks.
Why similar: Strategy 43%, Simulation 40%, Indie 17%
- #41 Future Simulation World
64% matchMixed57% of 21 reviews2024
Dev: KANNADE
Windows
Drawing on the existing real-world data and current state-of-the-art research and exploration results, and taking into account historical data provided by the World Bank, a streamlined and relatively sensible data model that outlines all possible options for future development is built.
Why similar: Strategy 42.5%, Simulation 40.7%, Indie 16.8%
- #42 Virtual Robots - Robot programming simulator
73% match6 user reviews0% of 6 reviews2017
Dev: Cold-Dark Software™
Windows
Virtual Robots is a robot programming simulator. The objective of this game is to write code for your robots. Yes, WRITE.
Why similar: Strategy 43%, Simulation 40%, Indie 17%
- #43 The President
72% matchMostly Negative31% of 13 reviews2018
Dev: Mario Scarfone
Windows · Mac
The President is a political simulator. Nobody knows what leading the Nation really means.
Why similar: Strategy 43%, Simulation 40%, Indie 17%
- #44 Star Fleet Deluxe
58% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2026
Dev: Trevor SorensenPub: Interstel Technologies, Inc.
Windows
Command a UGA heavy cruiser against the Krellan Empire. Navigate space, manage resources, and coordinate defense strategies. Use starbases and outposts to protect colonies while engaging in tactical ship combat. Your decisions will determine the fate of sectors in this military space simulation.
Why similar: Space Sim 29.3% ★, Strategy 26.7%, Wargame 20.2%, Sci-fi 13.6%, Simulation 10.3%
- #45 Fakespearean: Overdramatic
70% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2019
Dev: Globe GuysPub: Octopus 8 Studios Ltd
Windows
Congratulations! You now own the Globe Theatre! Set in the Tudor period, Fakespearean: Overdramatic gives you the chance to run one of the most famous theatres in the world before it reached the popularity it's known for today. It's up to you to put on a show and bring success to the Globe.
Why similar: Strategy 43%, Simulation 40%, Indie 17%
- #46 Roll Out
71% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2017
Dev: Qor Concept Entertainment Inc.
Windows
Claims that the world is ending are as old as human history. This time they're real, and it's time to get out. It won't be easy though. Armed with a massive truck and a handful of supplies, you will guide your crew through the hazards and obstacles, trying to make it away from the calamity that's hot on your heels!
Why similar: Strategy 43%, Simulation 40%, Indie 17%
- #47 DarkSpace 暗宇战纪
69% matchPositive89% of 19 reviews2019
Dev: BlackSpace Games
Windows
DarkSpace is an old school turn-based tactics game in space with fully customizable ship refitting system, to let players experiment and define the unit's key stats and functionality. Your ship design will give you much more strategy options that you can only imagine but never try before.
Why similar: Strategy 43.9%, Simulation 38.8%, Indie 17.3%
- #48 TinyWar high-speed
70% matchPositive100% of 12 reviews2018
Dev: Masakazu YanaiPub: Rutenn no oheya
Windows
8bit style RTS! You can win at high speed by a speed button. You can win a stage in 5-10 minutes. Easy operation. Your color is "Red". You build "Factory". -> Creates Units! You build "Fortress". -> Atacks Units! When you occupy all towns, you win. You get Buildings and Special Powers.
Why similar: Strategy 43%, Simulation 40%, Indie 17%
- #49 Wisdom of War
71% matchMostly Negative38% of 16 reviews2017
Dev: Yang Sun
Windows
Wisdom of War is a real-time strategy game with unique style. Different from general real-time strategy game, the game only needs to operate a hero for various activities. This greatly reduces the demands for hands’ operation speed in traditional real-time strategy game so that players can focus on strategy application.
Why similar: Strategy 43%, Simulation 40%, Indie 17%
- #50 冒险公会 Adventurer Guild
69% matchMixed49% of 35 reviews2018
Dev: DyingCatPub: INDIEGAMES.CN
Windows
在各种权势之间周旋,为市民提供福祉,招募冒险家,完成委托,经营属于自己的冒险公会。
Why similar: Strategy 43.9%, Simulation 38.8%, Indie 17.3%
- #51 Config Wars
72% matchNo user reviews2019
Dev: DaRa Games
Windows
Strategic or with a hammer? Decide for yourself and configure your individual army to defeat your adversary in ultimate multiplayer battles
Why similar: Strategy 43%, Simulation 40%, Indie 17%
- #52 Global Conflict Blue: Horizon
54% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2026
Dev: Wardstone Games
Windows
Global Conflict Blue: Horizon simulates warfare in real time across air and naval domains. Build scenarios, customize tactics, and experience immersive strategy at both the tactical and operational levels.
Why similar: Simulation 24%, Strategy 21.6%, Wargame 21%, Military 19.7%, War 11%
- #53 Rise of Man
71% matchVery Negative18% of 147 reviews2017
Dev: Darkcross Games
Windows · Mac
Rise of Man is a pre historic strategy game with city building and survival elements. Can you guide your people through the ages and conquer all the challenges ahead of them.
Why similar: Strategy 43%, Simulation 40%, Indie 17%
- #54 Poly Universe
67% matchVery Positive87% of 124 reviews2018
Dev: Pouchmouse
Windows · Mac · Linux
Poly Universe is a survival city-building game in a galaxy where planets are only slightly larger than the colonists who inhabit them.
Why similar: Strategy 44%, Simulation 39.9%, Indie 16.1%
- #55 Narco Tycoon
57% matchNo user reviews
Dev: TBDPub: SIG Publishing
Windows
Narco Tycoon is a simulation game about building a drug empire. Manage and develop your own drug factories. Employ the best people in the "industry" and invest in new technologies. Influence local politics, destroy your rivals or take over their business. Become the real Drug Lord!
Why similar: Strategy 43.5%, Simulation 39.6%, Indie 16.9%
- #56 Space Commander
57% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Gambit Games StudioPub: TBA
Windows
The endless expanse of space has never been such a dangerous place. Take command as a Space Fleet Admiral who will face the challenge of galactic war and determine the fate of the universe.
Why similar: Space Sim 27.4% ★, Strategy 27.2%, Simulation 22%, Wargame 14.7%, Sci-fi 8.8%
- #57 Lumbermill
57% matchNo user reviews
Dev: BW Games
Windows
Build, Manage and Maintain a Lumber Mill deep in the Forest!
Why similar: Strategy 41.5%, Simulation 40.7%, Indie 17.8%