Games Like Iron Sky: Invasion

Rebel Galaxy is a swashbuckling space adventure, with action-packed combat, exploration, discovery, trade, and “negotiation” with the outlandish denizens at the edge of the known universe.

Why similar: Simulation 51%, Space 37%, Sci-fi 6.3%, Action 4.2%, Strategy 1.6%

Why You'll Like It: Features arcade-style space combat with a gritty, B-movie atmosphere that mirrors the tone of the seed game.

Captain your own space ship and roam the galaxy in 3D in this tactical space simulator with tons of RPG depth ! Space has never looked so inviting - but images can betray...It has been two years since the end of the second Gemini war, the situation in the wartorn system is further from resolution than ever.

Why similar: Simulation 67.9%, Space 24.7%, Action 3.8%, Sci-fi 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: Combines space combat with tactical strategy elements in a way that feels like a more polished version of the seed game's core loop.

EVERSPACE™ combines fast-paced combat with roguelike elements, great visuals and a captivating story. It takes you on a challenging journey through an ever-changing, beautifully crafted universe full of surprises. Shoot, craft and loot your way to victory while the odds are stacked against you.

Why similar: Space 53.7%, Simulation 22.4%, Action 15.3%, Sci-fi 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on fast-paced, arcade-style space combat that emphasizes action over complex simulation.

Command four space vessels and a band of revolutionary pirates into an all-consuming battle against impossible odds, because there just isn't enough Space for everyone!

Why similar: Simulation 93.8%, Action 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: A classic space combat simulation that offers deep tactical combat and a compelling sci-fi story.

An alien invasion has fractured humanity into seven ideological factions each with a unique vision for the future. Lead your chosen faction to take control of Earth’s nations, expand across the Solar System, and battle enemy fleets in tactical combat.

Why similar: Simulation 79.3%, Space 12.2%, Strategy 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the strategic defense of Earth against an alien invasion, appealing to the 'Invasion' theme.

The Director's Cut of Strike Suit Zero delivers the definitive version with a graphical overhaul, restructured campaign and more content. Pilot the mecha Strike Suit across massive fleet battles where your dogfighting skills will decide Earth's fate.

Why similar: Simulation 42.8%, Space 35.9%, Action 13.7%, Sci-fi 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: Offers intense, arcade-focused space combat with a distinct sci-fi aesthetic and high-stakes dogfighting.

Start with nothing... End with everything! All you have is a basic ship, barely fit for combat, with it you'll start your journey and empire. A open world space sandbox, inspired by and expanding the classics.

Why similar: Simulation 70%, Space 13.6%, Strategy 7.5%, Action 5%, Sci-fi 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: A hybrid of space combat and real-time strategy that captures the multi-layered gameplay of the seed title.

Explore a randomly generated Galaxy populated with factions, enemies, missions, and items providing you with a unique experience each time you play.

Why similar: Space 59.8%, Strategy 16.2%, Action 13.8%, Sci-fi 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: Blends top-down space combat with strategic fleet management and a humorous, irreverent tone.

They're back...only this time the heinous aliens are out to destroy Earth and rule the new frontier. As X-COM commander, it's your sole duty to protect humanity and the prized mining operations in outer space.

Why similar: Strategy 46.6%, Space 38.7%, Sci-fi 14.6%

Why You'll Like It: Features the same blend of space combat and strategic defense against an alien threat.

A hyperdrive malfunction sends Keith T. Maxwell tumbling through space and time to fight for his life against a mysterious alien armada that is wreaking havoc.

Why similar: Simulation 69%, Space 22%, Action 4.9%, Sci-fi 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: A classic arcade space combat experience that emphasizes accessible action and sci-fi exploration.

Terrorize the galaxy for fun and profit! Space Tyrant is a surprisingly deep beer & pretzels strategy game set in a darkly humorous future. Build a mighty space force, disintegrate peaceful aliens, and rule irresponsibly on your relentless march to total domination.

Why similar: Strategy 54.1%, Space 23.9%, Sci-fi 22.1%

Why You'll Like It: A humorous, satirical strategy game that leans into the villain-protagonist trope.

Darkstar One offers a fantastic amount of freedom of choice. The story-based missions gradually lead you deeper into the galaxy to new races, new technologies and ever stronger opponents. Explore a vast array of solar systems in search of hidden artifacts of ancient races, essential objects for upgrading your ship--the Darkstar One.

Why similar: Simulation 61.7%, Space 24.1%, Action 9%, Sci-fi 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a mix of space combat, trading, and exploration with a classic sci-fi narrative feel.

The dictatorship and Quarantine did not end, so the Japanese authorities sent their spy into space ...

Why similar: FMV 63.5% ★, Action 36.5%

Why You'll Like It: Shares the exact thematic premise of the seed game with a focus on campy, low-budget sci-fi.

Stand and fight for humanity. This arcade shooter takes place in the year 2022, as the Earth Defense Force fends off an all-out attack by unknown life forms. Become an EDF soldier, battle against endless hordes of immense enemies, and restore peace to the earth.

Why similar: Action 75.2%, Sci-fi 24.8%

Why You'll Like It: Captures the campy, B-movie 'invading horde' aesthetic perfectly, even if the gameplay is ground-based.

Damn aliens! The choice is: the Universe — or nothing!

Why similar: Space 45%, Action 32.3%, Strategy 14%, Sci-fi 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: A space-faring action-RPG that focuses on combat and exploration in a hostile galaxy.

Large-scale battles have become a vestige of the past, depleting resources of conflicting parties. Settled space, where welfare and order had reigned, has become a cemetery for dead ships which is flooded with pirates and adventurists.

Why similar: Space 58.4%, Strategy 33%, Sci-fi 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: Combines squad-based space combat with RPG elements and strategic mission planning.

Wage a global war of resistance against an alien invasion. Command turn-based tactical battles, build a network of covert bases, directly control your fighter wings, and achieve strategic victory in a simulation of asymmetric warfare against a technologically superior foe.

Why similar: Strategy 46.8%, Action 27.9%, Sci-fi 25.4%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a deep strategic experience centered on defending Earth from an extraterrestrial invasion.

Salvation Prophecy is a military space epic. Human, mutant, and robotic factions are at war for galactic domination. Battles rage as space fleets collide. Invaders clash against fortified enemy colonies. Yet the greatest danger is the impending annihilation foretold by an apocalyptic prophecy.

Why similar: Simulation 78.6%, Space 12.6%, Action 6.1%, Sci-fi 2.7%

Why You'll Like It: An action-oriented space combat game that incorporates ground-based combat and strategic elements.

HELLDIVERS™ is a hardcore, cooperative, twin stick shooter. As part of the elite unit called the HELLDIVERS, players must work together to protect SUPER EARTH and defeat the enemies of mankind in an intense intergalactic war.

Why similar: Space 37.8%, Action 26.5%, Sci-fi 18.8%, Strategy 16.9%

Why You'll Like It: Delivers satirical, over-the-top sci-fi action that matches the humorous tone of the seed game.

Survive the epic raid on Area 51 and rescue the aliens from the military compound using classic stealth mechanics and cover.

Why similar: Simulation 85.9%, Strategy 8.5%, Action 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: A meme-heavy, satirical action game that mirrors the internet-culture humor of the seed game.

Wolfenstein®: The New Order reignites the series that created the first-person shooter genre. Wolfenstein offers a deep game narrative packed with action, adventure and first-person combat.

Why similar: Action 74.9%, Sci-fi 25.1%

Why You'll Like It: Features a high-octane alternate history narrative involving Nazi sci-fi technology.

Fun meets Frustration. Hello and Welcome to Moonbase 332, The fast arcade first person shooter. Austria has tested on the Moonbase 332 some genetically modified Plagues to use it as a weapon. Your job is now there to clean up. Fight your way through the Moonbase 332.

Why similar: Action 100%

Why You'll Like It: A quirky, action-heavy title that shares the comedic and arcade-like sensibilities of the seed game.

Imperium Galactica. The Universe is yours... if you can handle it. The fourth millennium. Mankind has colonised the galaxy. Created an Empire. Now, it is crumbling. The aliens are restless. The oppressed are building armies. And a strange invader is headed for the heart of the Empire.

Why similar: Strategy 100%

Why You'll Like It: A classic strategy game that emphasizes the defense of space territories against invading forces.

Control two characters simultaneously! Survive, gather, collect upgrades, fight all sizes of one-eyed Martians, build defensible outposts and conquer Mars, in this glorious mix between roguelite and tower defense.

Why similar: Simulation 65.4%, Space 15.3%, Strategy 9.3%, Action 5.9%, Sci-fi 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced strategy and action game that deals with defending a base on a hostile planet.

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: Space 45.9%, Strategy 25.6%, Sci-fi 14.6%, Action 13.9%

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: Simulation 73.6%, Space 14.5%, Strategy 7.5%, Sci-fi 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: A grand-scale space strategy game that captures the feeling of massive fleet invasions.

Land on a planet, pick up some rocks, leave before the solar system explodes. Oh, and don't die in the nightly robot attacks! Freaking Meatbags is a humorous real-time strategy game that's all about building a base, mixing meatbag DNA, then convincing those dolts to help you gather resources.

Why similar: Strategy 60.7%, Action 24.9%, Sci-fi 14.3%

Why You'll Like It: A humorous strategy game that incorporates base-building and action elements.

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: Strategy 47.8%, Action 28.4%, Sci-fi 23.8%

Why You'll Like It: A turn-based strategy game with a strong focus on squad-based combat and sci-fi themes.

Explore the vast reaches of VoidExpanse -- mine asteroids, upgrade your ship, trade, complete missions, advance your character and survive fast-paced combat with hostile aliens and mercenaries in the rich and exciting Sci-Fi universe of VoidExpanse!

Why similar: Simulation 58.6%, Space 24.8%, Strategy 7%, Action 5.1%, Sci-fi 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: An open-world space action-RPG that provides a similar sense of freedom in space combat.

The unstoppable alien force known as The Creeper has returned, devouring thousands of worlds in its path, and yours is next. Battle against the Creeper fluid in a groundbreaking pixel-level simulation to prove that humanity will rule the galaxy forever!

Why similar: Simulation 66.5%, Space 17.6%, Strategy 8.1%, Action 4.7%, Sci-fi 3%

X3: Reunion continues the epic space saga, blending deep space trading and intense real-time combat. Explore a vast universe, establish your empire, and shape the new frontier. With enhanced graphics and intricate economies, it's a journey of strategy, simulation, and interstellar intrigue.

Why similar: Simulation 70.3%, Space 18.5%, Strategy 6.5%, Sci-fi 3.1%, Action 1.6%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a complex space simulation experience for those who enjoyed the strategic depth of the seed game.

This is the story about the beginning of the conquest of outer space by earthlings. It began as a global idea of saving mankind from hunger and lack of resources, and ended as a brutal and merciless war in space far from Earth.

Why similar: Simulation 63.1%, Space 18.5%, Strategy 11%, Action 5.3%, Sci-fi 2.1%

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 92.2%, Space 6.4%, Sci-fi 1.5%

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: Space 45.5%, Simulation 27.8%, Strategy 23.2%, Action 1.9%, Sci-fi 1.6%

Battle for galactic dominance in this real-time 4X strategy game with unrivaled scale! You’ll explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate through military force, diplomacy, trade, culture, influence, and other underhanded tactics.

Why similar: Space 59.6%, Strategy 28.7%, Sci-fi 11.7%

Earth has been destroyed. Mankind is fractured. The galaxy is at war. But one hope remains: a new home for mankind. Probes detected a habitable planet in the Orion sector. You must fight your way to it, but nothing is as it seems. A more devious plan is underway that threatens the entire galaxy.

Why similar: Strategy 100%

Under Domain - Alien Invasion Simulator will surprise you with a Sci-fi turn-based game completely different from others. How about turning yourself into an Alien and planning an invasion to Planet Earth? You can secretly influence human history and build war machines to exterminate human beings.

Why similar: Simulation 56%, Space 24.5%, Strategy 13%, Sci-fi 6.5%

In this "starship command simulator" you will fight your way to the center of a randomly generated galaxy where a massive star is about to go supernova and destroy all life. Can you find a way to stop it?

Why similar: Simulation 85.7%, Strategy 8.9%, Action 5.4%

"You are outgunned. You are massively outnumbered. You must win." These are your orders. Humanity has already fought its war against the machines -- and lost. AI death squads stand watch over every planet and every wormhole, the few remaining human settlements are held captive in orbiting bubbles, and the AIs have turned their...

Why similar: Strategy 40.9%, Simulation 30.5%, Space 23.5%, Sci-fi 5.1%

Explore a random generated space. Find artifacts and treasure maps. Build and develop your base on a flying platform. Attack or defend against enemies and save the universe!

Why similar: Simulation 85.2%, Strategy 9.5%, Action 5.2%

Dark Moon is a survival strategy game where in order to survive you must avoid the Sun’s scorching rays and embrace the darkness. Gather resources, upgrade your mobile base, make tough moral decisions, but most importantly - don’t go into the light!

Why similar: Simulation 54.8%, Space 24.7%, Strategy 14%, Sci-fi 6.5%

A.I. Invasion is an action-loaded top-down-shooter in a futuristic setting. The superior machines subjugated the universe. In a wide range of missions you take the role of a soldier and equip and command a team of special units to reclaim the planet system.

Why similar: Simulation 82.3%, Strategy 9%, Action 8.7%

Iron Armada is a multiplayer, space-faring combat game where players must team up to build a fleet of ships in order to survive the perils of space and defeat the opposing player faction. Build ships of all shapes and sizes, mine resources, and scavenge parts with friends to conquer the universe!

Why similar: Strategy 50.8%, Action 32.3%, Space 16.9%

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: Space 49.4%, Strategy 21.1%, Action 16%, Sci-fi 13.5%

Anomaly Defenders is the closing installment of the Anomaly series. The original incarnation of the Tower Offense sub-genre had players controlling humans fighting alien invaders. Now, the tables have turned. The human counterattack is underway and the alien homeworld is under threat.

Why similar: Strategy 61.5%, Action 31.5%, Sci-fi 7.1%

Build an invincible starbase and protect it from enemies. Choose your fleet from an expanse of ships to suit your playstyle, and use the best weapons and modules you have to hand to destroy invaders.

Why similar: Action 100%

Explore. Strategize. Conquer.In the far future, Mankind has nearly exhausted all of earth’s natural resources. Fragile alliances between nations are tested to their limits as fierce wars ignite across land and space.MoonBase Commander puts you in charge of your own lunar territory in a quest to build the most powerful empire in space.

Why similar: Strategy 100%

SQUIDS FROM SPACE is an 8v8, team-based PvP top-down shooter where humans and the sinister Squid aliens wage war for the future of the Earth!

Why similar: Space 51.1%, Action 48.9%

Prepare for one of the most action packed-shooters in PC gaming history! Every level is full of enemies and targets for you to destroy! You will become a soldier of the alien species and protect your home world from the forces of the Human armada.

Why similar: Action 69%, Sci-fi 31%

Space Raiders in Space is a wave defense roguelike mixing squad management and tower defence mechanics. Command your almost competent crew to loot weapons and supplies, build defenses, and fight their way through the Bugpocalypse.

Why similar: Strategy 47.7%, Action 29.4%, Sci-fi 23%

Deep Sixed is a roguelike space sim that will force you to use strategy, ingenuity and duct tape to keep your ship (and your skull) in one piece as you risk exploring a mysterious nebula protected by dangerous alien creatures.

Why similar: Simulation 78.9%, Strategy 8.2%, Space 6%, Action 5.5%, Sci-fi 1.5%

Dude Simulator Six is an open world sandbox game. A mortal danger looms over humanity. The planet was invaded by representatives of a distant planetary system.

Why similar: Simulation 93.9%, Action 6.1%

Defend Earth's orbital station from alien invaders in SPACE WARS, a fast-paced arcade shooter. Customize your ship, upgrade weapons, and battle through intense levels to save humanity in this action-packed space adventure.

Why similar: Simulation 83.5%, Space 16.5%

Invaders are living inside your computer. You shouldn't let that happen! Interact with your desktop while playing, watch Youtube videos, chat with your friends and more! CPU Invaders overlaps the game itself with your computer screen.

Why similar: Simulation 93.4%, Action 6.6%

Future War Tactics: SOF vs Alien Invasion - a turn-based strategy where you command SOF forces against an alien threat. Investigate disappearances, fight the invaders, and uncover the mystery. Every decision affects the fate of humanity.

Why similar: Simulation 54.2%, Strategy 45.8%

In Spacebase DF-9, you'll build a home among the stars for a motley population of humans and aliens as they go about their daily lives. Mine asteroids, discover derelicts, and deal with the tribulations of galactic resettlement in Earth's distant future.

Why similar: Simulation 76.6%, Space 13.9%, Strategy 5.9%, Sci-fi 3.6%

The Battle of Sol is an intense space action game where you participate in epic capital ship battles, thrilling dogfights, space station raids, and much more as you liberate humanity's solar system from enemies determined to bring us to its fiery end.

Why similar: Simulation 83.9%, Space 8.9%, Action 5.2%, Sci-fi 2%

MoonMiners is a cooperative survival simulator of miners in space, in an alternative dystopian future. You take on the role of space miners working for an evil corporation far from home, and it will be much easier for you to die than to do your job.

Why similar: Simulation 83.8%, Space 16.2%

Become a survival scientist in a savage post-apocalyptic world where aliens have the control of the world and find a cure, manage your shelter and fight to survive

Why similar: Simulation 91.4%, Action 6.3%, Sci-fi 2.4%