- #1 Ironclads: Anglo Russian War 1866
97% matchMostly Negative34% of 35 reviews2011
Dev: Totem gamesPub: Strategy First
Windows
Russia sought to seize control of Constantinople. The city controlled the Black Sea straits, an important economic and strategic point of the Black and Mediterranean Sea. This area was the cause of constant conflict with Britain, which was concerned about her Mediterranean interests.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #2 Ironclads: Schleswig War 1864
96% matchMostly Negative34% of 35 reviews2011
Dev: Totem GamesPub: Strategy First
Windows
The Danish government wanted to annex the duchy of Schleswig to the Danish kingdom while the Prussian government, for internal political and strategic reasons, wanted Schleswig to finally became a part of Germany.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #3 Ironclads: Chincha Islands War 1866
96% matchMostly Negative30% of 20 reviews2011
Dev: Totem GamesPub: Strategy First
Windows
Spain tried to restore by force its influence on its former colonies, Chile and Peru. This strong Spanish squadron occupied the Chincha Islands, very important to the economy of Peru. Peru received support from neighboring Chile, Ecuador and Bolivia.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #4 Ironclads: American Civil War
95% matchMostly Negative25% of 55 reviews2010
Dev: Totem GamesPub: Strategy First
Windows
Median: 6 minMean: 2.7 hrs≥1hr: 26%
Battle of the civil war ironclads. Take part in battles from USS Monitor vs CSS Virginia before battles between armored squadrons of steamships and other vessels. The flow of time is organized into rounds.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #5 Run For Rum
94% matchMixed56% of 18 reviews2014
Dev: Reload Game StudioPub: Strategy First
Windows
Help Short Legs Bill find his rum!
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #6 Command HQ
93% matchVery Positive91% of 89 reviews2014
Dev: Ozark SoftscapePub: MicroProse Software
Windows · Mac · Linux
In this fast-paced game of strategic global conquest from award-winning game designer Dan Bunten, you'll control your own superpower as you attempt to outguess and overcome opposing superpowers in World Wars I, II, III IV, and V!
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #7 Prison Tycoon 3™: Lockdown
94% matchMostly Negative23% of 124 reviews2008
Dev: GamebryoPub: Cosmi Valusoft
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 45%
Crack that Whip! Take reigns of a privately run prison. You are responsible for the care, custody, and control of individuals who have been arrested. Begin with a low security prison and build it up to a SuperMax. From construction to daily operations, you must protect society while turning a profit. It's time for lockdown.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #8 Real Warfare 2: Northern Crusades
92% matchMixed47% of 135 reviews2011
Dev: Unicorn Games StudioPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 38%
Real Warfare 2: Northern Crusades is the next installment in this series of realistic real-time strategy games covering various periods in the development of the present day civilization – from the Middle Ages to today.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #9 Pirates vs Corsairs: Davy Jones's Gold
91% matchMixed59% of 34 reviews2015
Dev: Little World StudioPub: M.INDIE
Windows · Mac
Davy Jones' gold has been lying at the bottom of the sea for years... ... it's time to bring it to the surface!
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #10 Warlock: Tower Defence
91% match5 user reviews40% of 5 reviews2018
Dev: Snowdon Games
Windows
Warlock: Tower Defence is a story driven tower defence game, giving players access to 6 elemental magics to face challenges spread across 5 chapters.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #11 Morps
90% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2017
Dev: Random developers
Windows
Morps game is 2D pixel art strategy with simple principies of fight and defense. Use your king to control Morp´s world. The future of little creatures and end tyranny of king Gark is in your hands.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #12 Imperium Galactica
89% matchVery Positive93% of 157 reviews2017
Dev: Digital RealityPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
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%
- #13 Deadlock: Planetary Conquest
89% matchMixed54% of 119 reviews2014
Dev: Accolade, Inc.Pub: Atari
Windows
Colonize A Planet. Dominate A World.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #14 Cuban Missile Crisis: Ice Crusade
87% matchMostly Positive77% of 91 reviews2015
Dev: G5 SoftwarePub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 11.9 hrs≥1hr: 50%
Ice Crusade is a stand-alone expansion for post-apocalyptic real time strategy Cuban Missile Crisis. Ice Crusade continues the original story and adds new campaigns, battlegrounds and units.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #15 BC Kings
88% matchMixed64% of 216 reviews2009
Dev: Mascot EntertainmentPub: Strategy First
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 34%
BC Kings features several new elements not commonly found in strategy games. In addition to gathering resources, training an army and defeating the enemy, you will have to solve adventure and role-playing elements as well.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #16 Frontline : Longest Day
86% matchMostly Negative38% of 21 reviews2014
Dev: 88mmPub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows
In Frontline: The Longest Day, players command the Allied forces through some of the most famous battles of the war, freeing Europe from the hands of the German Army. The game takes place over five massive, engaging and challenging missions, all inspired by historical missions which took place during operation Overlord: Utah, Omaha,...
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #17 Rush on Rome
84% match8 user reviews50% of 8 reviews2017
Dev: Z-Software GmbHPub: familyplay
Windows
Find the missing pieces of the artifact and save the Roman Empire from its enemies.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #18 Armada 2526
85% matchMixed54% of 35 reviews2011
Dev: Ntronium GamesPub: Iceberg Interactive
Windows
Guide one of 12 races on their first interstellar journey from a single planet, until it becomes a mighty pan-galactic empire.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #19 Near Impact
84% match9 user reviews33% of 9 reviews2014
Dev: Sonalysts Combat SimulationsPub: Strategy First
Windows
Thousands of incoming asteroids...One robot...An untested defense force...The odds are about even!
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #20 Perimeter 2: New Earth
86% matchMostly Negative25% of 76 reviews2009
Dev: KDV GamesPub: Strategy First
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 22.7 hrs≥1hr: 42%
Perimeter 2: New Earth is the long-awaited sequel of the critically acclaimed RTS Perimeter . Ideas of territorial gameplay and landscape modification, introduced in the original game, are now realized on a new concept & technology level.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #21 Great Big War Game
83% matchVery Positive93% of 76 reviews2012
Dev: Rubicon Development
Windows
Join 2.5 million gamers in this award-winning, BAFTA-Nominated turn-based strategy game.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #22 Darkwinds
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: MEGO GamesPub: Mego Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
In this new online card game, you must sail the dangerous seas of Thard, infested with ferocious pirates, dark spells and terrible creatures that will seek to sink you into the depths of oblivion. To survive, you must choose your crew wisely and create a powerful deck to defeat your opponents in order to become the most respected pirate...
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #23 XIII Century – Gold Edition
82% matchMixed56% of 194 reviews2009
Dev: Unicorn Games StudioPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 31%
XIII Century Gold Edition combines the highly successful strategy game XIII Century: Death or Glory with the follow-up sequel, XIII Century: Blood of Europe.XIII Century: Death or Glory is an RTS game which immerses players in the Middle Ages.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #24 Reign: Conflict of Nations
82% matchMixed49% of 130 reviews2010
Dev: Lesta StudioPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows
Median: 6 minMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 22%
Reign: Conflict of Nations allows players to have a well thought-out and historically accurate system of building and assigning labor forces in cities, a large selection of scenario-based and random missions, an expansive and realistic technology tree, more than 150 types of military units and elaborated graphics and animations which brin
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #25 Akabeth Tactics
77% matchPositive90% of 10 reviews2019
Dev: Daisu Games
Windows
Akabeth Tactics is a turn-based tactical puzzle game where you play as the vampire Liel, trying to infiltrate into King Cassius' castle and usurpe the throne. Solve challenging positioning puzzles through fixed levels, in a gothic tone.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #26 Aggression: Europe Under Fire
80% matchMixed57% of 123 reviews2014
Dev: Lesta StudioPub: ESDigital Games
Windows
Aggression is a military real-time strategy game set within a historic context featuring role-playing elements. Play the role of a political leader of Russia, Great Britain, France or Germany. It is up to you to take firm decisions at the crucial period of the European history – the World Wars ages covering 1914 – 1945.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #27 Perimeter: Emperor's Testament
79% matchMixed64% of 53 reviews2014
Dev: K-D LabPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 24.2 hrs≥1hr: 52%
The game expands the story of the original Perimeter in a vast singleplayer campaign.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #28 Lords of the Realm
78% matchVery Positive82% of 128 reviews2015
Dev: Impressions GamesPub: Rebellion
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 14.0 hrs≥1hr: 36%
The year is 1268 and the English throne lies empty. Fight for the right to be King in this classic blend of turn-based and real-time strategy.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #29 CHEXS
78% matchMixed50% of 16 reviews2016
Dev: Turnopia
Windows · Mac
CHEXS is an evolution of chess, a new take on the old classic. It is a strategy game played on a hexagonal board where both sides move all of its pieces within a single turn, then all movements are solved simultaneusly.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #30 Shattered Union
81% matchMixed53% of 168 reviews2006
Dev: PopTopPub: 2K
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 33%
Following a great increase in terrorism, internal strife and ultimately, the nuclear destruction of Washington, D.C., the United States shatters into a half-dozen nation-states that descend into war. Take the helm of one of these newfound sovereignties (or the 'peacekeeping' European Expeditionary Force) and struggle to reunify America...
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #31 Shields Up! VR
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: LesInk Productions
Windows
Shields Up! is a real-time mining construction VR strategy game. Shields Up! is a tower defense-style challenge where you land, build, mine, defend, and get out with your valuable cargo while fending off the hazards of space debris and the impending war machine.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #32 Ancient Battle: Rome
77% matchMostly Positive79% of 19 reviews2017
Dev: HexWar Games LtdPub: Hunted Cow Games
Windows
Designed from the ground up Ancient Battle: Rome gives a unique wargaming experience. Use Roman legionaries, elephants, catapults, heavy and light cavalry, archers, slingers, fanatics and many other unit types to engage in classic battles.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #33 Strategic Command Classic: Global Conflict
76% matchPositive88% of 16 reviews2018
Dev: Fury SoftwarePub: Matrix Games
Windows
The Matrix version is the Gold Edition of the original and includes the the two DLCs "Assault on Communism" and "Assault on Democracy". Players will be able to wage World War II across the massive expanse of the entire planet.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #34 Clash of Magic: Spectator Only
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Narvalous Inc
Windows
On the United Island of Magic, there is an Academy of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Students with magic powers, regardless of their ethnicity and background, can apply to this university. The acceptance rate is lower than Harvard.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #35 Realms of Darkness
74% matchMixed55% of 22 reviews2020
Dev: PG GamesPub: K&K Interactive
Windows
Mix of realtime Strategy and MOBA in grimdark setting.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #36 The Kings' Crusade
79% matchMostly Negative40% of 176 reviews2010
Dev: NeoCoreGames
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 45%
The crowned heads of Europe launch a military campaign to conquer the Holy Land. The time has come to assemble your armies and take back the land!
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #37 MoonStrike
74% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2018
Dev: Big Dorks Entertainment
Windows
Colossal, deep space, fleet scale conquest… in miniature! MoonStrike is a boiled down realtime strategy game, built for both Vive and Oculus Touch controllers (controllers required). Take over planets as fast as possible, build ships, and take over the galaxy!
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #38 Tank Battle: Blitzkrieg
75% matchMixed68% of 34 reviews2016
Dev: HexWar GamesPub: Hunted Cow Games
Windows
‘Tank Battle: Blitzkrieg!’ recreates the first battles of World War II. On 1st September 1939 the German army marched into Poland, two weeks later the Soviets also invaded and the Polish army was crushed by 6th October. Over the coming months the Germans expanded their grip on Europe with further invasions of Denmark and Norway.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #39 Ultima Defesa
75% matchNo user reviews2019
Dev: Datyus Cassio
Windows
English The main objective of the game is to defend your base, barracks, bank, soldiers and vehicles. Many hours of fun await you.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #40 Cyborg Tower Defense
73% matchMixed60% of 25 reviews2017
Dev: Big Fun Games
Windows
Futuristic 3D Tower Defense Game where evil Cyborgs try to take over the space ship Andromeda deck by deck. Zoom right into the action and glide over the surface to see the spectacular weapons and explosions at your disposal. Kill 'em all!
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #41 Battleship Lonewolf 2
73% match6 user reviews50% of 6 reviews2018
Dev: WolfShipGames Co., Ltd.
Windows
Become a commander of the space fleet and battle with other players in real time. Now, shall we begin?
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #42 ASCII Wars
62% matchNo user reviews
Dev: James Oliver
Windows
Protect the servers. Locate the vulnerabilities. Exterminate the viruses. This fast paced strategy game lets you enter terminal commands from a VR interface to defeat the viruses before you become overrun.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #43 Ancient Battle: Hannibal
71% matchMostly Positive73% of 15 reviews2018
Dev: HexWar GamesPub: Hunted Cow Games
Windows · Mac
Ancient Battle: Hannibal is the newest edition to the Ancient Battles series. Experience the magnificence of the Punic Wars!
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #44 Tank Battle: East Front
71% matchMostly Positive72% of 35 reviews2017
Dev: HexWar GamesPub: Hunted Cow Games
Windows
Use hex based tactical combat to dominate foes on the Russian front of the Second World War. Fight as the Germans or the Soviets in a series of ever more complex missions.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #45 Fire and Fury: English Civil War
70% matchMostly Positive77% of 22 reviews2018
Dev: HexWar GamesPub: Hunted Cow Games
Windows
Fight the various battles of the English Civil War between the Parliamentarians and the Royalists.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #46 ComPet - Epic Beast Battles
72% matchMixed60% of 81 reviews2016
Dev: MindArk PE AB
Windows
Welcome to ComPet, where ruthless nobles battle their pets to win untold wealth and everlasting glory!Seize victory by cleverly training your pets, stealthily raiding your enemies and bravely defending your village!
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #47 Widgets and Gidgets
69% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2020
Dev: Dwarf Haven Games
Windows
You are a lowly gnome, making parts, earning shinnies, building (and repairing) machines on a quest to earn 1 million shinnies.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #48 Physica-E
60% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Electro Maniac
Windows
Escape is the one thing you know. Craft, defend, and survive in this unique horror.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #49 Heart in the Cell: Rebirth
56% match9 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2025
Dev: Team Gingerbread Man
Windows
“Heart in the Cell: Rebirth” is a real-time strategy (RTS) game which integrates the UI itself into the combat system. Players will act as rebels and explore the secrets beneath the vast wings of Oniros Corporation in a world Of highly advanced artificial intelligence.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #50 Medieval Battle: Europe
70% matchPositive80% of 15 reviews2018
Dev: HexWar GamesPub: Hunted Cow Games
Windows
Fight various battles across Europe throughout the medieval ages.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #51 Essence Defenders
59% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Other Side Worlds
Windows
The Void has come to devour the world - and only Essence can stop it. Command a fleet to protect remaining islands from Demons of the Void who come to deplete the Essence Source.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #52 Civil War: Bull Run 1861
71% matchMixed48% of 25 reviews2017
Dev: HexWar GamesPub: Hunted Cow Games
Windows
Bull Run recreates the first major battle of the American Civil War between the Union and Confederate armies. Take command of an Union army of Northeast Virginia or the Confederate army of Potomac and Shenandoah and engage in the largest battle fought on American soil to date.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #53 Civil War: 1864
69% matchMixed63% of 27 reviews2017
Dev: HexWar GamesPub: Hunted Cow Games
Windows
Civil War: 1864 is the latest addition to our Civil War strategy series, bringing you the ferocious battles from 1864. Experience the American Civil War like never before with with over 40 missions; including 20 detailed historical battles.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #54 Rebellion Again
72% matchNo user reviews2019
Dev: Cory Green
Windows · Mac · Linux
A short demo featuring a single procedurally-generated level, in which you need to eliminate the occupying enemy soldiers. An intriguing tactical action thriller is intended as the final game
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #55 Slay
67% matchVery Positive91% of 192 reviews2016
Dev: Sean O'Connor
Windows
Slay is a turn based strategy game where your goal is to conquer the island by buying men and using them to capture your enemies' hexagons. By combining two men you can create a single more powerful man who is able to kill weaker men.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #56 Novus Campis
57% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Benedikt Baum
Windows
Novus Campis is a space strategy game where you have to manage a base, wich has to gain influence to win the game. You will have to make smart strategic decisions, to survive the increasingly more difficult events and build your base into prosperity.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #57 Clash of Magic
56% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Narvalous Inc
Windows
On the United Island of Magic, there is an Academy of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Students with magic powers, regardless of their ethnicity and background, can apply to this university. The acceptance rate is lower than Harvard.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #58 Vincere Totus Astrum
68% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2017
Dev: GamesarePub: Clickteam
Windows
Blending galaxy conquering with quick and easy gameplay. Pick one of five races and set out to expand your one world into a vast empire. Research new techs, build colony ships, and begin to spread out, but be careful you aren't the only race on the rise.
Why similar: Strategy 100%