- #1 Gemspire: Incremental Invasion
96% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: freshfocusgames
Windows
Defend the galaxy as a mystical gem civilization! Gemspire: Incremental Invasion blends tower defense with incremental mechanics. Build crystal towers, upgrade magical defenses, and repel endless waves of futuristic alien invaders in this fantasy 2D strategy game.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 32%, Strategy 24.2%, Tower Defense 19.7%, Fantasy 8%, PvE 6.9%
- #2 HUNGER
97% matchMostly Negative32% of 21 reviews2017
Dev: Black Smerch
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 99%
HUNGER: Computer game in the genre of survival, telling the story of a lonely soldier, abandoned to an unexplored island. People say that there is life on this island and the settlers of this island are building their civilization there.
Why similar: Simulation 46%, Strategy 42.3%, Indie 5.8%, 2D 5.8%
- #3 Resistance TD
96% match4 user reviews25% of 4 reviews2020
Dev: Albatross Idea
Windows
Build defense towers, manage your economy and resist the enemy!
Why similar: Simulation 43%, Strategy 41.6%, Tower Defense 8.9%, Indie 5.7%, Singleplayer 0.9%
- #4 Bonsai Castles
95% matchPositive100% of 28 reviews2021
Dev: Hyakuren Soft
Windows
A tower defense game based on Japanese castles. Excavate the ground to create a moat, build walls and turrets, and fight off the enemies that attack you!
Why similar: Strategy 39%, Simulation 38.5%, Tower Defense 17.1%, Indie 5.4%
- #5 Ruins to Rumble
94% matchMostly Negative35% of 26 reviews2019
Dev: Sugoi YellowPub: GrabTheGames
Windows
Ruins to Rumble is a sandbox colony survival in a 2D side scroller environment. Build, fight, explore and defend to claim victory against other factions and monsters.
Why similar: Simulation 41.3%, Strategy 35.5%, Fantasy 9.2%, 2D 8.4%, Indie 5.7%
- #6 Airport Simulator 2019
94% matchMostly Negative29% of 153 reviews2018
Dev: KittehfacePub: Toplitz
Windows
Airport Simulator 2019 places you as the manager of a major international airport. Your duties range from planning and allocating personnel to procuring and maintaining a vehicle fleet, facility maintenance and handling ever larger aircraft from a variety of airlines.
Why similar: Simulation 53.6%, Strategy 46.4%
- #7 EEP Train Simulator Mission
93% matchMostly Negative20% of 15 reviews2017
Dev: Trend Redaktions- und Verlagsgesellschaft mbH
Windows
Are you ready for a job in the railways industrie?EEP TS Mission is a true innovation. For the first time in the history of EEP, the world's most successful railway simulation , you have the opportunity to take on complex tasks in the railway industrie inmidst realistic scenarios.And there's plenty of work to do.
Why similar: Simulation 53.5%, Strategy 46.5%
- #8 Soviet Monsters: Ekranoplans
92% matchMostly Negative38% of 34 reviews2016
Dev: santasco.comPub: IV Productions
Windows
You are in charge of the day to day running of the Ekranoplan program. Manage resources and staff to keep your craft operational. When a mission arrives from on high you must be ready to face the challenge and pilot your Ekranoplan / command the crew to a successful and glorious outcome!
Why similar: Simulation 54.1%, Strategy 45.9%
- #9 Nightclub Emporium
91% matchNegative7% of 15 reviews2015
Dev: United Independent Entertainment
Windows
Start your own enterprising odyssey and turn night into day as the boss of your very own Nightclub Emporium!
Why similar: Simulation 54.5%, Strategy 45.5%
- #10 Carpe Deal 'Em
91% match9 user reviews56% of 9 reviews2016
Dev: DDD Wares
Windows · Linux
Carpe Deal 'Em is a life simulator / card game hybrid, with elements from the visual novel / CYOA genres.
Why similar: Simulation 52.6%, Strategy 47.4%
- #11 The Race for the White House 2016
90% matchMixed45% of 29 reviews2016
Dev: Eversim
Windows
Play as a real-world candidate and completely immerse yourself into the 2016 presidential election! Travel around the United States, try to woo voters across the country, create your own political agenda, skillfully manage your campaign budget... and perhaps you will be the next White House occupant!
Why similar: Simulation 52.4%, Strategy 47.6%
- #12 IndustrySim Virtual Platform
83% matchNo user reviews
Dev: IndustrySim Ltd.
Windows
IndustrySim Virtual Platform is an award-winning, industry-themed serious game about constructing, operating and managing an industrial environment. The professional-level simulation engine, along with real-life events and gamification, enables you to learn and experiment while having a lot of gameplay fun.
Why similar: Simulation 51.3%, Strategy 48.7%
- #13 Cosmic Buddies Town
89% 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: Simulation 52.4%, Strategy 47.6%
- #14 Traffic Giant
87% matchMostly Positive77% of 164 reviews2018
Dev: QLOCPub: Toplitz Productions
Windows
Traffic Giant is an amazing simulation game that brings public transport on the right track.
Why similar: Simulation 52.4%, Strategy 47.6%
- #15 Ironclads 2: War of the Pacific
88% 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: Simulation 52.4%, Strategy 47.6%
- #16 Nature Zen
80% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Team Octane
Windows · Linux
Nature Zen the first game created by Team Octane. In the game the player plays as god, manipulating the terrain that animals live on. Will you create an ecosystem full of happy animals, or will everything go extinct because of a lack of food in the area.
Why similar: Simulation 51.3%, Strategy 48.7%
- #17 Hotel Giant
85% matchMostly Positive71% of 24 reviews2019
Dev: QLOCPub: Toplitz Productions
Windows
Become the ultimate hotel-mogul! You now have the chance to prove your managerial and planning skills in the hotel industry.
Why similar: Simulation 51.9%, Strategy 48.1%
- #18 Wars of Succession
84% matchPositive84% of 37 reviews2018
Dev: AgeodPub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows
Ageod’s Wars of Succession is a new game designed to cover two major wars that consumed Europe at the eve of the 18th Century.
Why similar: Simulation 51.8%, Strategy 48.2%
- #19 Noble In Exile / 落魄之家
84% matchMixed50% of 12 reviews2019
Dev: LemoNeko Software
Windows
As one of a once noble family, design and build your own ancient Chinese town using your remaining resources and influence. Plan and manage every industry and every store individually. Casual on simulation, hardcore on management.
Why similar: Simulation 51.3%, Strategy 48.7%
- #20 M.U.D. TV
86% matchMixed41% of 190 reviews2010
Dev: Realmforge StudiosPub: Kalypso Media Digital
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 48%
Always wanted to see if you can hack the day-to-day life of a TV producer? Here's your chance! M.U.D. TV is your ticket to the weird wild world of television.
Why similar: Simulation 52%, Strategy 48%
- #21 Cosmic Cash
82% match4 user reviews50% of 4 reviews2019
Dev: Rabbit Hole Studios
Windows
Ever wonder what baby a slot machine and a classic shooter would make? Well wonder no more! Cosmic Cash combines the retro action packed feel of arcade shooters with the thrill of winning big at the slots.
Why similar: Simulation 51.3%, Strategy 48.7%
- #22 Fortress Fury
70% matchMostly Positive72% of 94 reviews2026
Dev: Kervado
Windows · Mac · Linux
Fortress Fury is a survivor multiplayer tower defense roguelite. Endless hordes of enemies want to crush your tower! Buy weapons and upgrades to craft an array of overpowering builds. Will you be able to survive all waves and be the last tower?
Why similar: Bullet Hell 26.7%, Strategy 19.2%, Tower Defense 15.8%, Top-Down 10.1%, Magic 9.6%
- #23 Industry Transporters
81% matchMostly Negative25% of 48 reviews2015
Dev: Markus FickPub: MK game production
Windows
An economic simulation where you build up production chains as effectively as possible on a large scale terrain. You can choose from a large variety of wares and buildings to build up your production chain and use up to 4 types of transportation.
Why similar: Simulation 51.3%, Strategy 48.7%
- #24 The Great Art Race
82% matchMostly Positive74% of 177 reviews
Dev: Ascaron Entertainment ltd.Pub: Assemble Entertainment
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 34%
The famous art collection of your family was stolen. By investing the profits of your coffee or tobacco plantations you might have the chance to save the heritage of your ancestors – but only if you manage your colonial enterprise wisely.
Why similar: Simulation 51.3%, Strategy 48.7%
- #25 Lukewarm Ironclad
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ethereal Crack
Windows
You thought that you've had terrible bosses before? Wrong. It is now up to you to lay tracks, harass unionized workers, build resorts, blow up towns, bring in tourists, irreparably alter the weather, and overall make a lot of cash. Puzzle meets strategy in this live-action business simulation game.
Why similar: Strategy 51.1%, Simulation 48.9%
- #26 Shop Tycoon The Boss
78% matchMixed40% of 10 reviews2018
Dev: JNA Game
Windows
Shop tycoon the Boss is a store simulation.You have to run your store as well as possible.There are as few as possible when running the storerestrictions. Making it pretty realistic.Every decision you take has always consequences.In the rest of the game.Will you become our new Shop owner?
Why similar: Simulation 51.3%, Strategy 48.7%
- #27 Conflict of Heroes: Awakening the Bear
78% matchMixed59% of 39 reviews2016
Dev: Western Civilization SoftwarePub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows
This exciting new release is a faithful adaptation of the renowned Conflict of Heroes board game that won the Origins Historical Game of the Year, Charles Roberts Wargame of the Year and the James F. Dunnigan Design Elegance Award, as well as many others!
Why similar: Simulation 51.3%, Strategy 48.7%
- #28 Oligopoly: Industrial Revolution
76% matchMixed44% of 16 reviews2018
Dev: Viny Game Studio
Windows · Linux
Oligopoly is a strategy game where you have to set up the production, distribution and trade of various goods. Exploit natural resources, build factories and infrastructures, produce goods and distribute them using trucks, trains or ships.
Why similar: Simulation 51.3%, Strategy 48.7%
- #29 ALVAROK
77% 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: Simulation 51.3%, Strategy 48.7%
- #30 Antiquitas
75% matchMostly Positive78% of 18 reviews2018
Dev: Ape Apps
Windows · Mac · Linux
Build a thriving Roman empire in this offline city-building simulation game.
Why similar: Simulation 50.5%, Strategy 49.5%
- #31 Worldless: Mercenaries
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Owtsider Games
Windows
Worldless: Mercenaries is a fantasy-themed strategy and management game. Recruit, hire, equip and manage your mercenaries. Send them to explore the world, hunt treasures and trade among cities. They might find a dragon - or be found.
Why similar: Simulation 41.1%, Strategy 40.5%, Magic 5.8%, Indie 5.4%, Fantasy 3.5%
- #32 Space Battle Core
65% 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: Simulation 48.1%, Strategy 45.7%, Indie 6.1%
- #33 Dungeon Manager ZV
73% matchMixed68% of 76 reviews2015
Dev: StudioGIWPub: Zoo Corporation
Windows
Japan’s megahit dungeon simulation game is now in English and available globally. Manage your own dungeon and micro-manage your zombies, monsters, minions and traps. Think strategically to summon your forces, level them up and defend against endless invaders and boss units.
Why similar: Simulation 50.2%, Strategy 49.8%
- #34 TerTD
72% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2019
Dev: TeraHard
Windows
TerTD is a mix of tower defense and real-time strategy. The player can build various types of towers and choose your favorite upgrades. Defeat the enemy and get the victory!
Why similar: Strategy 50%, Simulation 50%
- #35 Future Simulation World
63% 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: Simulation 48.8%, Strategy 45%, Indie 6.2%
- #36 Police Tactics: Imperio
71% matchMixed62% of 423 reviews2016
Dev: CyberphobX Ltd.Pub: astragon Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 89%
In POLICE TACTICS: IMPERIO you start your career as an aspiring police chief in Newport Falls, a city that is dirty and corrupt to its core. You are responsible for upholding law and order. Coordinate the emergency vehicles and personnel of the municipal precinct and put a stop to crime.
Why similar: Strategy 50.4%, Simulation 49.6%
- #37 Creeper World: Anniversary Edition
69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 954 reviews2016
Dev: Knuckle Cracker
Windows · Mac
Median: 8.0 hrsMean: 16.4 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Imagine an enemy that is everywhere and moves like a giant, organic mass across the map. Imagine your base and your people surrounded by a blanket of crushing destruction from all directions. Your only hope, well what hope? Then you take the high ground and pound this enemy into oblivion.
Why similar: Strategy 43.7%, Simulation 32.4%, Tower Defense 18.5%, Indie 5.4%
- #38 Idle Cooking Emperor
69% matchMixed54% of 145 reviews2019
Dev: Shugasu GmbH
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 118.4 hrs≥1hr: 73%
You live in a world where cooking is everything. You start out weak and then train with the goal to become the best cook in the world. Fight cooking battles, raise fairies, own restaurants, become rich!
Why similar: Strategy 54.8%, Simulation 45.2%
- #39 Twisty Tumble (VR)
60% 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: Simulation 48%, Strategy 45.7%, Indie 6.3%
- #40 Initiative
60% 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: Simulation 48%, Strategy 45.7%, Indie 6.3%
- #41 Battle of Kings
69% matchMixed67% of 33 reviews2018
Dev: Battle of Kings TeamPub: Wenkly Studio Sp. z o.o.
Windows
The time of war has come! Take the command of your kingdom and use your strategic skills to defend the siege against your fortifications. You can’t win only by defending your Kingdom. Develop your economics, assemble and upgrade your army to defeat the enemy forces in a real Battle of Kings.
Why similar: Simulation 37.5%, Strategy 36.7%, Tower Defense 20.9%, Indie 4.9%
- #42 Poly Universe
68% 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: Simulation 47.6%, Strategy 46.4%, Indie 5.9%
- #43 城市生存计划 / City Survival Project
67% matchMixed68% of 57 reviews2019
Dev: HAN GUANG
Windows · Mac
The player will play as someone trying to make it in the big city. Within 90 days, the game abstracts the difficulties, pressures, and choices in the form of continuous decision making. This decision-making game is based on a combination of talented and professional pathways, there are over dozens of career paths to advance and over 50...
Why similar: Simulation 48%, Strategy 44.5%, Indie 6.3%, Singleplayer 1.1%
- #44 Indie Dev Simulator
67% matchMixed65% of 91 reviews2020
Dev: Egor MagurinPub: Indovers Studio
Windows · Mac
In this game, you're playing as game developer and encounter typical problems like eating and sleeping. You need to correctly allocate your time for human needs, hobbies and work, to live another day as indie developer.
Why similar: Simulation 50.2%, Strategy 43.7%, Indie 6%
- #45 Lords of the Realm III
70% matchMixed55% of 49 reviews2015
Dev: Impressions GamesPub: Rebellion
Windows
When it comes to medieval real-time strategy, Lords of the Realm III flies the flag high. Whether it's maneuvering troops on the battlefield, negotiating trade and alliances, or overseeing armies across the lands, RTS fans will find plenty here to enjoy.
Why similar: Strategy 53.1%, Simulation 46.9%
- #46 The Parchment - For The Realm
59% 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: Simulation 48%, Strategy 45.7%, Indie 6.3%