- #1 No Offence, But
97% match2 user reviews0% of 2 reviews2019
Dev: Maybe Later Games
Windows · Mac
"No Offence, But" is a hilarious turn-based strategy game where you must build a reputation for yourself by tearing down your enemies with insults, burns and put-downs in a series of slanging matches.
Why similar: Strategy 42.3%, Indie 17.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.4%, Turn-Based Combat 12.2%
- #2 BattleMaster
96% matchMixed60% of 10 reviews2020
Dev: KGS
Windows
BattleMaster is a traditional turn-based flag game that allows you to prepare for tough battles by equipage, reinforcement, skills, or recruiting new players
Why similar: Strategy 32.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 25.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 21.7%, Turn-Based Combat 14.8%, Indie 5.2%
- #3 Crossfire: Dungeons
96% matchMixed48% of 91 reviews2015
Dev: Random Thoughts EntertainmentPub: Random Thoughts Enterainment
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Battle against rival fantasy armies in this fast paced turn based strategy game. Fight powerful bosses while you hunt for treasure in dungeon mode, play through over one hundred single player missions in campaign mode, or match wits against your friends in multiplayer.
Why similar: Strategy 37.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 27.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 25.8%, Indie 9.4%
- #4 Battle Bolts
94% matchPositive87% of 15 reviews2019
Dev: Shot SecondPub: Croteam Incubator
Windows
Battle Bolts is a strategy multiplayer game where up to 4 players battle in a deadly arena by programming their moves in advance!
Why similar: Strategy 43.4%, Indie 15.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.4%, Turn-Based Combat 13.1%
- #5 Band of Drones
95% match5 user reviews60% of 5 reviews2015
Dev: Kiritsu Games
Windows
Band of Drones keeps the basic mechanics of traditional turn based squad tactics gameplay and goes beyond it with character and weapons development.
Why similar: Strategy 52.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 26.1%, Indie 21.3%
- #6 Hex Empire 3
94% matchMostly Positive74% of 106 reviews2018
Dev: Meta Sauce
Windows · Mac · Linux
Hex Empire 3 is turn-based strategy game where you can fulfill all of your deepest dreams of becoming a bloodthirsty dictator. All without even taking your fluffy slippers off your feet!
Why similar: Strategy 52.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 27.6%, Indie 19.7%
- #7 Clatter
93% matchVery Positive83% of 1,242 reviews2018
Dev: Facepunch Studios
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 53%
Create and command your own customizable squads of fighting robots in this turn-based, arena tactics game.
Why similar: Strategy 41.3%, Indie 15.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.3%, Turn-Based Combat 13.5%
- #8 Hopebringers
92% matchPositive87% of 47 reviews2020
Dev: Critical Miss Games
Windows
Hopebringers is an easy to play Tactical RPG with no randomness, where your units are miniatures who fight through different dioramas and try to save the world.
Why similar: Strategy 56.3%, Indie 22.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.4%
- #9 Wuxing Summoner
89% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: simmirror
Windows
"Wuxing Summoner" is a game that combines match-three with turn-based strategy! Here, you match elements to gather resources, summon soldiers, and battle on a turn-based battlefield.
Why similar: Strategy 50%, Turn-Based Strategy 27.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 22.9%
- #10 Nuclear Arms Race
91% matchMixed60% of 25 reviews2020
Dev: OfficialCH
Windows
Nuclear Arms Race is a revolutionary turn-based game that allows you to produce resources, spy on and sabotage your opponent in order to acquire the nuclear weapon before they can eradicate you.
Why similar: Strategy 62.3%, Indie 25.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.5%
- #11 Blades of the Righteous
91% matchMixed63% of 27 reviews2016
Dev: Vladimir Slav
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Defend your kingdom against the dark forces! Micromanage your army, train soldiers and defeat the enemy in turn-based battles.
Why similar: Strategy 47.8%, Indie 19.4%, Turn-Based Combat 17.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.9%
- #12 Run For Cover
89% matchPositive94% of 18 reviews2021
Dev: Michail Ostrowski
Windows
Run For Cover is a turn-based strategy game where you control a team of soldiers traveling through hostile territory. Maps are procedurally generated and look different every time you start a new game. Your soldiers can drive tanks, find gear, and unlock powerful abilities.
Why similar: Strategy 47.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 20.5%, Turn-Based Combat 17.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.4%
- #13 Immortal Empire
90% matchMostly Positive72% of 309 reviews2015
Dev: Tactic Studios Inc.
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 50%
Immortal Empire is a multiplayer tactics role playing game. Control a party of up to 5 immortals as you travel through a unique fantasy world, using spells and strategy to defeat your enemies. Play co-op, versus, or solo through a compelling campaign storyline with fully voiced characters.
Why similar: Strategy 40.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 20.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.8%, Turn-Based Combat 12.7%, Indie 12.6%
- #14 Fountain
86% match8 user reviews63% of 8 reviews2024
Dev: Tiny Tiger Games
Windows · Mac
Lead a squad of up to 7 members entering a constantly changing barrier. In this mysterious adventure, meet interesting companions, fight against various enemies, collect rare treasures, and reveal the secrets concealed within the barrier.
Why similar: Strategy 39.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 21.4%, Indie 13.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 13%, Turn-Based Combat 12.9%
- #15 Rubico
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Game Runners
Windows
You were in the middle of a dying city, in the center of which a giant monster nestled - the Plague. People infected with it lose their sanity and die over time. In the midst of all this chaos, you have only one friend you can rely on - a mechanical kettle.
Why similar: Strategy 71.2%, Indie 28.8%
- #16 50 years
87% matchVery Positive90% of 691 reviews2017
Dev: Aleksandr Golovkin
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 51.2 hrs≥1hr: 86%
50 Years is a fast-paced alternative to the bigger, longer turn-based strategy games. You can win or lose a game in a single evening. Either way you'll want to play it again.
Why similar: Strategy 54.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 26.9%, Indie 18.3%
- #17 Robot Builder War
86% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2020
Dev: Shitman497
Windows
Lead your robot team to liberate the world from the evil CCP. Customize your robots by different parts and traits.
Why similar: Strategy 64.7%, Indie 26.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.1%
- #18 Agent Awesome
88% matchMixed62% of 930 reviews2015
Dev: Chaos IndustriesPub: Conglomerate 5
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Agent Awesome is a humorous strategy game in which you will have to help Agent A plan the perfect strategy to take down E.V.I.L., all of this in order to win a drunk dare. Awesome, right?
Why similar: Strategy 45.9%, Turn-Based Combat 15.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 15.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.9%, Indie 8.7%
- #19 Heidentum
84% matchMixed62% of 13 reviews2019
Dev: Kirchesch
Windows · Mac · Linux
Heidentum is a multiplayer strategy game where you choose your Paganism and fight for it until your enemies are defeated.
Why similar: Strategy 71.2%, Indie 28.8%
- #20 Juniper Theory
85% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2016
Dev: Juniper TheoryPub: Black Box
Windows
You are a newly appointed defense network engineer in charge of keeping the company of your choosing from harmful outside DDoS attacks. Rival companies want to take your servers offline and its your job to make sure they don't. Expand your network, build defenses, and attack different territory to dominate your opponents.
Why similar: Strategy 71.2%, Indie 28.8%
- #21 TurretMaster
84% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2017
Dev: Hikati GamesPub: Hikati Games LLC
Windows
An invading army that does not stop. One survivor that can turn coffee creamer into a flame thrower and junk metal into shells. Defend the land against ground and air threats and move up the ranks. Become a creator with the level editor and challenge friends from all over the world with your own visions of an impossible invasion.
Why similar: Strategy 71.2%, Indie 28.8%
- #22 Strazeal
81% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2019
Dev: Tradosoft
Windows · Linux
A digital strategy board game for 2 - 4 players. Capture your opponent's bases while protecting all of your own using land, water and special weapons.
Why similar: Strategy 71.2%, Indie 28.8%
- #23 Our Children - Escaping Earth
83% matchNo user reviews2019
Dev: NonyDev
Windows
You are J.E.S. An AI put to protect what's left of earth. Defend bunkers, gather resources, and unlock new technologies to preserve our children and escape to mars.
Why similar: Strategy 71.2%, Indie 28.8%
- #24 Cute War:Zero 萌系战争:零
82% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2018
Dev: F chord 繁弦
Windows
Polygon style SLG game.You can choose knight Viking samurai one of them for victory.
Why similar: Strategy 71.2%, Indie 28.8%
- #25 Mercs
81% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2018
Dev: Munchkin's Lair
Windows
Assemble a team of mercenaries and challenge the computer or another player in a quick turn-based battle. Unlock new mercs, find the best skill combos, and watch your adorable tiny soldiers blow themselves up in a variety of hex-mapped, low-poly environments.
Why similar: Strategy 71.2%, Indie 28.8%
- #26 Project GR-5LYR: Galactic Relocation
79% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2018
Dev: Team GRPub: Incandescent Workshop LLC
Windows
You are a part of Project GR-5LYR: Galactic Relocation. Your mission is to land on an Earth-like planet, codenamed 5LYR, and prepare it for human habitation. Start a colony and use your resources wisely on the world map, and "take care" of any hostile local lifeforms in tactical turn-based combat.
Why similar: Strategy 71.2%, Indie 28.8%
- #27 Dark Rising
79% matchMostly Negative31% of 16 reviews2017
Dev: Clear Light Games
Windows
Upgrade your castle, build towers, expand your village and train loyal pledges who will fight, and die at your command. Dark Rising is a tower defense game for anyone who's looking for a more in-depth approach to the popular genre.
Why similar: Strategy 71.2%, Indie 28.8%
- #28 Barbarroja
77% match2 user reviews0% of 2 reviews2019
Dev: MCD
Windows
Barbarroja is a classic turn-based strategy game for one or two playes, allows you to play in full turns, or in real time (only for Internet game), allows both players to play simultaneously.
Why similar: Strategy 71.2%, Indie 28.8%
- #29 Stratus: Battle For The Sky
78% matchMixed51% of 39 reviews2016
Dev: Storm Isle Productions
Windows · Mac · Linux
Stratus: Battle for the sky is a fast paced RTS game set in a fantasy world of warring priests seeking to gain favor of the fickle Gods.
Why similar: Strategy 71.2%, Indie 28.8%
- #30 ManGuin – Penguin Apocalypse
78% matchNo user reviews2019
Dev: Gary & EddyPub: EGCL
Windows
A real-time strategy (RTS) game which comes from our love of 50s Sci-fi films. Set in Antarctica you control a team of top scientists researching penguins. Disaster strikes when a satellite carrying an unknown space virus crashes near a penguin colony.
Why similar: Strategy 71.2%, Indie 28.8%
- #31 The Escape
76% matchMixed50% of 20 reviews2017
Dev: The Escape Team
Windows
The Escape is a challenging online co-op strategy game for up to 4-players.
Why similar: Strategy 71.2%, Indie 28.8%
- #32 Goblin Storm
75% matchMixed50% of 10 reviews2017
Dev: Nemeton Singularity Simulations
Windows
Command the armies of Men, Goblins and the Dead as they battle for supremacy on battlefields across the lands of Arcwellion. Will you build a mighty kingdom and lead the armies of men to stand against the storm? Or will you command the invading hordes on the path to conquest?
Why similar: Strategy 71.2%, Indie 28.8%
- #33 In The Dead Of Night - Urszula's Revenge
76% match8 user reviews50% of 8 reviews2015
Dev: Axed Game Studio
Windows
In The Dead of Night is a story driven top down game that merges the best elements of RTS with Tower Defence. Take control of the town to gather resources and build your defences before Urszula’s zombies charge upon you at nightfall.
Why similar: Strategy 71.2%, Indie 28.8%
- #34 炎黄战纪之三国烽烟
74% matchMixed66% of 290 reviews2018
Dev: 上海班图网络科技有限公司
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 17.3 hrs≥1hr: 54%
《炎黄战纪》是一款开放式的水墨历史风集换式卡牌游戏。 我们设计这款游戏的初衷对华夏五千年来那一个个青史留痕的人物的向往和致敬,希望能记录和纪念这些炎黄之魂以及他们的故事,同时也希望能提供一个平台将同好者们聚在一起来共同开发和完善这个游戏,青梅煮酒,共论天下英雄,评说功过是非。
Why similar: Strategy 71.2%, Indie 28.8%
- #35 The Astonishing Game
75% matchMostly Positive79% of 28 reviews2017
Dev: Turbo Tape Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
The Astonishing is a turn-based tactical board-game that will challenge new to veteran gamers. Participate in competitions for great prizes, including signed albums, tickets and post-concert passes, available to players during the Dream Theater tours.
Why similar: Strategy 71.2%, Indie 28.8%
- #36 Wars Across The World: Russian Battles
77% matchNo user reviews2018
Dev: StrategiaePub: Plug In Digital
Windows
The Russian Battles DLC pack from Wars Across the World focuses on 5 key campaigns of the Russian army in our collection, including an exclusive and unique one not available as regular DLC. Ownership of WAW is required to play this package.
Why similar: Strategy 71.2%, Indie 28.8%
- #37 Prototype TD
74% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2018
Dev: Elijah Goering
Windows
Prototype TD is a tower defense game which includes rogue-like elements to make each game different. Different towers will be available each game and the starting map is randomly generated as well so it's not possible to win the same way every time.
Why similar: Strategy 71.2%, Indie 28.8%
- #38 Rampart Tactics
73% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2019
Dev: Aaron Saluk
Windows
Indie Turnbased Strategy, solo or online.
Why similar: Strategy 71.2%, Indie 28.8%
- #39 Witch of the Woods
72% matchPositive87% of 15 reviews2018
Dev: Druidic, LLC
Windows · Mac
In Witch of the Woods, you play as a witch who must gather ingredients in the forest in order to cast custom spells on the flora and fauna. Can you maintain the forest's ecosystem while fending off the corruption that is plaguing your woods?
Why similar: Strategy 71.2%, Indie 28.8%
- #40 Radar Defense
73% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2017
Dev: Adage Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Radar Defense is the first Strategy Tower Defense Game with a “seek and destroy” game mechanic. Use your Radar to find and identify the threat, or use your intuition to guess the position and the types of the enemy units. Destroy them with the right weapon.
Why similar: Strategy 71.2%, Indie 28.8%
- #41 BlindOak Prow
61% matchNo user reviews
Dev: PositionMatters
Windows · Mac · Linux
BlindOak Prow is a competitive strategy card game with unique, subtle tactics that mirror the political maneuvers of the setting. Form a party of four characters mixing and matching the six different classes however you'd like, then outwit your foes for control of the city and for your survival on a new land.
Why similar: Strategy 70.5%, Indie 29.5%
- #42 Twinfold
70% matchPositive94% of 16 reviews2018
Dev: Kenny Sun
Windows · Mac
A roguelike about merging golden babies and squashing angry faces.
Why similar: Strategy 71.2%, Indie 28.8%
- #43 Wequer
69% matchVery Positive90% of 79 reviews2019
Dev: Ben Allen
Windows
Chess has evolved! Hatch units from eggs, make ranged attacks, cast dastardly spells, and take control of the board to win in Wequer.
Why similar: Strategy 71.2%, Indie 28.8%
- #44 Kingdom Elemental
73% matchMixed55% of 33 reviews2014
Dev: Scott ThuneliusPub: Chronic Logic
Windows
Kingdom Elemental takes core game play elements from real-time strategy, tactics, and role-playing games and combines them into a game that is easy to pick up and play. It is designed to be lighthearted and humorous with fun, re-playable game play. Try out the Destiny Mode and challenge levels for more variety.
Why similar: Strategy 71.2%, Indie 28.8%
- #45 Tavern Table Tactics
71% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2018
Dev: Double Digit Games
Windows
Tavern Table Tactics is a tactical computer board game that combines a traditional two-player board game setting with tactical RPG combat.
Why similar: Strategy 71.2%, Indie 28.8%
- #46 Devouring Stars
71% matchMostly Positive70% of 40 reviews2015
Dev: NerialPub: BulkyPix
Windows · Mac · Linux
What if you could unhook the stars and fight your battles with black holes? With its mix of adaptative unit combination, space resource harvesting as well as visual and audio refinement, Devouring Stars aspires to bring a different scope to the RTS genre.
Why similar: Strategy 71.2%, Indie 28.8%
- #47 Solmec: Among Stars
71% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2017
Dev: Octopus 8 Studios
Windows
Solmec: Among Stars is a resource management game which allows you to play as the Ankazil, giant space roaming beasts. Infected by the Rot, you must travel across the different solar systems to find your way home. However, the Rot has spread across the galaxy making once peaceful environment’s infested with hostile enemies.
Why similar: Strategy 71.2%, Indie 28.8%
- #48 Hellfire Fortress
59% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Gold & Lumber Games UG
Windows · Mac
In the Hellfire Fortress classic 1 vs 1 mode you’ll face sheer endless waves of demons and thus the goal is straight forward: Your Fortress needs to survive longer than your opponent’s! It’s your task to set up an army and strategically invest in economy while constantly leveling up your Fortress.
Why similar: Strategy 70.2%, Indie 29.8%
- #49 Battleships at Dawn!
70% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2016
Dev: Mintaka SoftworksPub: Plug In Digital
Windows
Capture and hold resources, secure and defend strategic locations, explore large maps and try to outsmart a cunning AI in this new turn-based naval strategy game.
Why similar: Strategy 71.2%, Indie 28.8%
- #50 Puzzle Strike
69% matchVery Positive86% of 51 reviews2015
Dev: Sirlin Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Puzzle Strike is an online deckbuilding puzzle game from David Sirlin, lead designer of Puzzle Fighter HD Remix and creator of the Fantasy Strike universe. Improve your deck (of chips!) as the game unfolds and crush your opponents under a mountain of gems!
Why similar: Strategy 71.2%, Indie 28.8%
- #51 Rezist: Tower Defense
67% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2019
Dev: SparkGames
Windows
Protect your server from the malicious software intrusion. Improve your utility programs in time, rollout patches — and you will stand fearless even against the algorithms of your most devious enemies.
Why similar: Strategy 71.2%, Indie 28.8%
- #52 stepbystep
68% matchPositive80% of 10 reviews2018
Dev: Evgeny PetrovPub: Not a Prototype games
Windows · Linux
stepbystep is a minimalistic programming puzzle platformer with experimental turn-based mechanics where you must write a command sequence to complete the levels that will be run automatically.
Why similar: Strategy 71.2%, Indie 28.8%
- #53 Mortal Squad: Portal to Hell
68% match6 user reviews67% of 6 reviews2018
Dev: Crematorium of Time
Windows
Control a squad of fearless soldiers with unique abilities to stop a mad scientist who is ready to open a portal for creatures from hell. A classical turn-based system and procedural generation of levels which would require various tactical decisions to beat the game.
Why similar: Strategy 71.2%, Indie 28.8%
- #54 Defend the Highlands: World Tour
67% matchPositive80% of 20 reviews2018
Dev: Kilted CamelPub: KISS ltd
Windows · Mac · Linux
Command Alfredo and his band of Scotsmen as they travel the globe, freeing their oppressed countrymen wherever they go. In a hybrid of Tower Defense and RTS, you'll build defenses, manage resources and command your troops, as you show the world what happens if you mess with Scotland.
Why similar: Strategy 71.2%, Indie 28.8%
- #55 Guide The Ball
68% matchMixed55% of 11 reviews2017
Dev: Eldritch Phantasmagoric Games
Windows
Plan and build your path through physics based puzzles. Create your own solutions to over 300 levels spread out through 10 distinct areas, each with their own unique hazards, effects and game-play.
Why similar: Strategy 71.2%, Indie 28.8%
- #56 The Wizard's Tower
67% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2019
Dev: Paul Kearley
Windows · Mac
The Wizard's Tower is a Tower Defence game that gives you direct control over the Towers. Using three different elements to maximum effect to stop your foes from destroying your main Tower.
Why similar: Strategy 71.2%, Indie 28.8%
- #57 No Mana, Just Dice
51% matchVery Positive88% of 143 reviews2026
Dev: Dice CapitalPub: Jungle Game Lab
Windows
Zero Mana. Massive Debt. No Mana, Just Dice is a tactical turn-based roguelike. Play as a dropout witch who needs dice just to take a single step! Use your limited dice to maneuver and attack, outsmart your bad luck, and seize the wish-granting scroll to rewrite your fate.
Why similar: Strategy 34.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 19.1%, Turn-Based Combat 18.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 18.1%, Indie 9.4%