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Games Like Interloper

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Strategy, Indie, Multiplayer, RTS.

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Interloper is an online multiplayer real-time strategy game with matches that take only 5 minutes. Instead of destroying your opponent, you win by claiming domain. By predicting your opponent's movements, you corner them to claim the entire map.

Reviews: Very Positive — 84% — of 406 reviews
Released: 2015-05-21
Developer: Monogon Games
Genres: Indie, Strategy
Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux
Median playtime: 4.4 hrs
Mean playtime: 5.8 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 90%

Overview

Interloper is a unique, minimalist RTS that prioritizes rapid territory control and predictive movement over traditional base-building and resource management. These recommendations focus on fast-paced, accessible strategy games that emphasize spatial awareness, quick decision-making, and streamlined mechanics to capture that same intense, short-match experience.

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    97% matchVery Positive83% of 865 reviews2014
    Dev: Hassey Enterprises, Inc.
    Windows · Mac · Linux
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    Galcon 2 is a demolition derby in space! Send swarms of ships from planet to planet to conquer the galaxy in this fast paced multiplayer strategy game!

    Why similar: Strategy 73.9%, RTS 10.8%, Multiplayer 9.3%, Indie 6%

    Why You'll Like It: Like Interloper, this game focuses on rapid, minimalist territory capture and fleet management in short, intense bursts.

  2. #2 Boid
    96% matchMostly Positive80% of 747 reviews2016
    Dev: MokusPub: tinyBuild
    Windows
    Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    Boid is real-time strategy at its most primal - your only resource is your army. No funds to manage or infrastructures to build. It’s a kill or be killed battle of rapid decisions to dominate the gene pool.

    Why similar: Strategy 67.1%, RTS 20.8%, Multiplayer 6.9%, Indie 5.2%

    Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, minimalist RTS that strips away complex base-building to focus entirely on unit control and map dominance.

  3. #3 Mushroom Wars 2
    96% matchMixed62% of 975 reviews2017
    Dev: Zillion WhalesPub: Azur Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    In Mushroom Wars 2, enemy tribes of feisty mushroom creatures face off in short but fierce RTS battles. Step into the shoes of a fearless Mushroom Commander, choose a hero to lead your army, and take control of the battlefield in a variety of multiplayer modes or challenging story campaign.

    Why similar: Strategy 66.9%, RTS 21%, Multiplayer 8.3%, Indie 3.3%, 2D 0.5%

    Why You'll Like It: Features high-speed, lane-based territory control that mirrors the frantic, tactical nature of Interloper.

  4. #4 Circle Empires
    95% 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: Strategy 70.7%, RTS 20.1%, Indie 5.9%, Multiplayer 3.1%, 2D 0.3%

    Why You'll Like It: Offers a fast, accessible RTS experience where expanding your territory and managing units happens in rapid, satisfying cycles.

  5. #5 Tooth and Tail
    94% matchMostly Positive80% of 4,111 reviews2017
    Dev: Pocketwatch Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    Lead the revolution with an army of flamethrowing Boars, mustard gas-lobbing Skunks, and paratrooper-puking Owls. Tooth and Tail is a Real-Time-Strategy game featuring Single Player, Online Competitive Play, Split Screen, Replays, and more. Build a base, lead your army, eat your enemies!

    Why similar: Strategy 59.1%, RTS 25.4%, Multiplayer 7%, Great Soundtrack 4.4%, Indie 3.5%

    Why You'll Like It: A streamlined, controller-friendly RTS designed for fast matches and direct unit command, perfect for fans of quick strategy.

  6. #6 Auralux: Constellations
    94% matchVery Positive81% of 175 reviews2016
    Dev: Grove Street Games
    Windows

    Auralux: Constellations is the awaited sequel to Auralux, the critically acclaimed minimalistic Real Time Strategy game. Explore a dozen new gameplay mechanics through each constellation, one new feature at a time. It's Real-­Time Strategy, deconstructed.

    Why similar: Strategy 64.9%, RTS 29.3%, Indie 5.9%

    Why You'll Like It: A minimalist, ambient RTS where success depends on spatial control and efficient expansion rather than complex unit production.

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    93% 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: Strategy 43.6%, RTS 24.2%, Fast-Paced 17.4%, Multiplayer 8.7%, Indie 6.2%

    Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, 1v1 space RTS designed specifically for quick matches and aggressive territory control.

  8. #8 Cannon Brawl
    92% matchVery Positive91% of 796 reviews2014
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    Cannon Brawl is action RTS and artillery hybrid. Pilot an airship, command powerful weapon emplacements and use the destructible terrain to out think and destroy your enemy! It's a new take on artillery strategy!

    Why similar: Strategy 54.8%, RTS 24.2%, Multiplayer 12.5%, Indie 6.8%, 2D 1.7%

    Why You'll Like It: Combines real-time strategy with artillery combat, focusing on territory control and quick reactions in a 2D space.

  9. #9 Minion Masters
    90% matchVery Positive89% of 65,173 reviews2019
    Dev: BetaDwarf
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 39.4 hrs≥1hr: 73%

    An addictive fast-paced hybrid of Card games & Tower-Defense. Play 1v1 - or bring a friend for 2v2 - and engage in epic online multiplayer battles full of innovative strategy and awesome plays! Collect 200+ cards with unique mechanics, all free!

    Why similar: Strategy 60.1%, RTS 28.4%, Multiplayer 11.4%

    Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, lane-based strategy game that emphasizes quick counter-play and board control.

  10. #10 Eufloria HD
    91% matchVery Positive89% of 868 reviews2014
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    Windows · Mac · Linux
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    Experience the celebrated strategy gameplay of Eufloria HD. Conquer asteroids in space and use their resources to grow floral creatures that do your bidding. Expand your empire and fight against several teams of AI opponents that all vie for the same resources and can offer fierce opposition.

    Why similar: Strategy 82.1%, RTS 8.9%, Indie 5.8%, Great Soundtrack 3.2%

    Why You'll Like It: A minimalist, atmospheric strategy game centered on colonizing space through territory expansion and unit management.

  11. #11 Frozen Synapse
    91% matchVery Positive83% of 2,618 reviews2011
    Dev: Mode 7
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    Brings the simultaneous turn-based strategy genre up-to-date and lets you give detailed, accurate orders to your squad.

    Why similar: Strategy 79.3%, Great Soundtrack 9.6%, Multiplayer 5.9%, Indie 5.3%

    Why You'll Like It: While turn-based, it shares the core 'predictive movement' philosophy that makes Interloper's combat so rewarding.

  12. #12 Fracture the Flag
    89% matchMostly Positive73% of 110 reviews2016
    Dev: One Wheel Studio
    Windows
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    Fracture the Flag is not the usual hyper click fest of an RTS... Take some time, gather your resources, plan your strategy and then knock the crud out your opponents!

    Why similar: Strategy 69.9%, RTS 15.9%, Multiplayer 7.4%, Indie 6.8%

    Why You'll Like It: A multiplayer-focused RTS that emphasizes capturing and holding territory as the primary win condition.

  13. #13 Dominari Empires
    89% 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 91.6%, Indie 8.4%

    Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced strategy game that emphasizes territory control and quick, decisive unit movement.

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    Dev: Petroglyph
    Windows
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 78%

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    Windows
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    Dev: Neverworks Games
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    Windows

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    Why similar: Strategy 91.3%, Indie 8.7%

    Why You'll Like It: A multiplayer-focused strategy game that emphasizes quick tactical decisions and map dominance.

  19. #19 Zero-K
    82% matchVery Positive94% of 4,227 reviews2018
    Dev: Zero-K Team
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 33.5 hrs≥1hr: 67%

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    Why similar: Strategy 62.8%, RTS 26.2%, Multiplayer 7.1%, Indie 4%

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    84% matchVery Positive85% of 259 reviews2014
    Dev: K-D LabPub: Fulqrum Publishing
    Windows
    Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 95%

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    Why similar: Strategy 79.2%, RTS 20.8%

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    81% matchMostly Positive79% of 6,952 reviews2016
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    Why similar: Strategy 63%, RTS 24.9%, Multiplayer 10.2%, Indie 2%

    Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, lane-based strategy game that focuses on unit composition and quick tactical adjustments.

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    Dev: The Secret Pie
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    Why similar: Strategy 94.4%, Indie 5.6%

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    82% matchMostly Positive73% of 1,241 reviews2012
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    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 10.0 hrs≥1hr: 86%

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    Why similar: Strategy 98.4%, Indie 1%, Multiplayer 0.5%

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    Windows

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    Windows
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  26. #26 Mushroom Wars
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    Dev: Zillion WhalesPub: Azur Games
    Windows
    Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 93%

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    77% matchVery Positive85% of 137 reviews2019
    Dev: Danius
    Windows

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    80% matchMixed61% of 1,774 reviews2011
    Dev: Geoff 'Zag' Keene
    Windows
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    75% matchVery Positive90% of 1,934 reviews2020
    Dev: LuminousPub: Iceberg Interactive
    Windows
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    Dev: Unknown Worlds Entertainment
    Windows
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    76% matchMixed63% of 334 reviews2020
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    Windows
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    81% matchMostly Negative26% of 66 reviews2009
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    Windows
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    78% matchMostly Negative31% of 137 reviews2015
    Dev: Pwnee Studios
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    Why similar: Strategy 93.5%, Indie 6.5%

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    74% matchMostly Positive77% of 125 reviews2017
    Dev: Acram Digital
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 74%

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    73% matchVery Positive82% of 322 reviews2017
    Dev: Rock Wall Games, LLC
    Windows
    Median: 30 minMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 34%

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    76% matchMixed53% of 80 reviews2014
    Dev: Nine Tales Digital
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 72%

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    75% matchMixed48% of 100 reviews2016
    Dev: SkyReacher Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 18 minMean: 9.9 hrs≥1hr: 39%

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    72% matchVery Positive82% of 136 reviews2018
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    Dev: Cowmera Games
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    72% matchMixed70% of 53 reviews2019
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    73% matchVery Positive82% of 600 reviews2008
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    Median: 12 minMean: 2.6 hrs≥1hr: 25%

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    71% matchMixed58% of 199 reviews2018
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    70% matchMixed44% of 682 reviews2020
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    Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 36.8 hrs≥1hr: 81%

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    Why similar: Strategy 62.6%, RTS 27.3%, Indie 5.7%, Multiplayer 4.4%

  55. #55 8-Bit Armies
    68% matchVery Positive82% of 2,459 reviews2016
    Dev: Petroglyph
    Windows
    Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    8-Bit Armies is a retro Real-Time Strategy game. With a colorful, blocky voxel art style, 8-Bit Armies is Petroglyph's most fast-paced, friendly, and accessible RTS game to date. Featuring a campaign of 25 single-player missions, 12 co-op missions, multiplayer and skirmish modes.

    Why similar: Strategy 69.3%, RTS 19.5%, Multiplayer 5%, Indie 4.2%, Great Soundtrack 2%

  56. #56 Backpack Battles
    56% matchVery Positive91% of 19,754 reviews2025
    Dev: PlayWithFurciferPub: IndieArk
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 10.9 hrsMean: 31.0 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    A PvP inventory management auto battler! Buy and craft powerful items, then carefully arrange them in your backpack.

    Why similar: Strategy 83.5%, Multiplayer 10.8%, Indie 4.9%, 2D 0.8%

  57. #57 Halt The Heist!
    63% matchVery Positive87% of 75 reviews2022
    Dev: ByteTale Studios
    Windows

    A co-operative multiplayer "Thieves vs. Guards" game about halting, catching and make it out with the loot!

    Why similar: Strategy 45.4%, RTS 41.7%, Multiplayer 6.4%, Indie 4.3%, 2D 2.2%

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