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Games Like M.A.X.: Mechanized Assault & Exploration

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  1. #1 Deadlock: Planetary Conquest
    97% matchMixed52% of 112 reviews2014
    Dev: Accolade, Inc.Pub: Atari
    Windows

    Colonize A Planet. Dominate A World.

    Why similar: Strategy 100%

  2. #2 Planets Under Attack
    96% matchMostly Positive73% of 1,241 reviews2012
    Dev: Targem GamesPub: Topware Interactive
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 10.0 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    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 98.6%, Sci-fi 1.4%

  3. #3 MoonBase Commander
    96% matchVery Positive89% of 180 reviews2014
    Dev: Humongous EntertainmentPub: Rebellion
    Windows
    Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 94%

    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%

  4. #4 Master of Orion 2
    95% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,693 reviews2016
    Dev: SimTexPub: Wargaming Labs
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 18 minMean: 11.3 hrs≥1hr: 43%

    Forge an empire in a universe where population growth is stripping away planetary resources. Colonize unknown planets and trade with other races for their knowledge.

    Why similar: Strategy 52.7%, Classic 26.9%, Sci-fi 10.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.7%

  5. #5 Stars in Shadow
    94% matchMostly Positive79% of 816 reviews2017
    Dev: Ashdar GamesPub: Iceberg Interactive
    Windows
    Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 14.5 hrs≥1hr: 66%

    Stars in Shadow is a turn-based 4X strategy game and a vivid tribute to the genre classics. Compete with alien factions to explore and colonize nearby starsystems, build fleets to defend against rivals, negotiate or conquer them. Win by unifying the galaxy, through diplomacy or force.

    Why similar: Strategy 58.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 27.3%, Sci-fi 14.2%

  6. #6 Interstellar Space: Genesis
    93% matchVery Positive84% of 818 reviews2019
    Dev: Praxis Games
    Windows
    Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 11.7 hrs≥1hr: 54%

    Interstellar Space: Genesis is a turn-based space 4X strategy game in which you attempt to build a thriving galactic empire. Discover mysteries among the stars, colonize worlds, and engage enemies in tactical turn-based combat on your journey to becoming the ruler of the galaxy!

    Why similar: Strategy 42.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 23.1%, Sci-fi 19.4%, Futuristic 14.8%

  7. #7 StarDrive
    94% matchMixed45% of 1,482 reviews2013
    Dev: Zero Sum Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    As a space bear, human or any other race, venture forth into the galaxy, create custom ships, conquer new worlds, build new colonies and defend your very existence against those who would take what is yours.

    Why similar: Strategy 62.2%, RTS 22.5%, Sci-fi 15.4%

  8. #8 Pax Nova
    92% matchMixed57% of 447 reviews2020
    Dev: Grey Wolf EntertainmentPub: Iceberg Interactive
    Windows
    Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    A sci-fi turn-based 4X strategy game where you lead the fate of one of several factions divided between three races. Explore new worlds and new star systems filled with exciting secrets as well as dangers. Build cities, expand your influence and fight great battles on land and in space.

    Why similar: Strategy 36%, Classic 28.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 20.7%, Sci-fi 15.2%

  9. #9 HYPERNOVA: Escape from Hadea
    91% matchVery Positive80% of 82 reviews2017
    Dev: ActaLogic
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    A colorful but challenging blend of classic RTS and tower defense. Build, expand, research, and defend your alien colony as you race to construct a teleportation device and escape a dying star.

    Why similar: Strategy 35%, RTS 28%, Top-Down 15.2%, Sci-fi 12.5%, Action 9.5%

  10. #10 Codex of Victory
    91% matchMixed69% of 397 reviews2017
    Dev: Ino-Co PlusPub: AKPublish pty ltd
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 96%

    In this sci-fi turn-based strategy with real-time base-building elements, you’ll be defending human territories against the transhuman Augments. Expand your HQ, and manufacture and upgrade an army of advanced drones to wage interplanetary war for Humanity!

    Why similar: Strategy 50.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 26.7%, Sci-fi 23%

  11. #11 Master of Orion 1
    89% matchVery Positive90% of 436 reviews2016
    Dev: SimTexPub: Wargaming Labs
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 6 minMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 31%

    Forge an empire in a universe where population growth is stripping away planetary resources. Colonize unknown planets and trade with other races for their knowledge.

    Why similar: Strategy 56.9%, Classic 25.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.2%, Sci-fi 8%

  12. #12 Planet S
    87% matchVery Positive92% of 2,816 reviews2023
    Dev: Glimmerlight Games
    Windows · Linux

    Planet S is a real-time strategy game where your goal is to colonize multiple planets in a solar system to advance your civilization, build a city and supply it to grow your faction.

    Why similar: Strategy 39.2%, RTS 28.3%, Futuristic 17.9%, Sci-fi 14.6%

  13. #13 Forbidden Planet
    89% matchMixed52% of 360 reviews2016
    Dev: Faton
    Windows
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 9.4 hrs≥1hr: 93%

    "Forbidden Planet" is a Space Strategy and Tower Defence like Game. You control a small spaceship and your main goal is to protect your own home planet. Explore the universe for resources. Colonize other planets. Defend from the asteroids.

    Why similar: Strategy 100%

  14. #14 Halfway
    88% matchMostly Positive72% of 1,012 reviews2014
    Dev: RobotalityPub: Chucklefish
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    Halfway is a turn-based strategy RPG taking place a few hundred years into the future. Humanity has started colonising new worlds. Until now, they were alone ...

    Why similar: Strategy 55.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 16.7%, Sci-fi 14.2%, Action 13.5%

  15. #15 Executive Assault 2
    86% matchVery Positive83% of 1,726 reviews2023
    Dev: Hesketh Studios Ltd
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 76%

    The RTS/FPS phenomenon has moved into space! Build your base on an asteroid, command fleets of starships for epic battles, pilot fighters, mine and trade resources, assemble robots to defend or assault other stations. Take sole command or share the glory as you fight for control of the quadrant.

    Why similar: Strategy 39.8%, RTS 36%, Sci-fi 13.2%, Action 10.9%

  16. #16 Conquest of the New World
    86% matchVery Positive94% of 113 reviews2017
    Dev: Quicksilver SoftwarePub: Interplay
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Discover the uncharted during the Age of Exploration in this strategy game of exploration, combat and colony management.

    Why similar: Strategy 62.3%, Classic 37.7%

  17. #17 Oasis Mission: Colony Sim
    84% matchMixed63% of 114 reviews2025
    Dev: Lunar pug studio
    Windows · Mac

    A Sci-Fi colony and strategy sim with a complex economy, immersive logistics, and a war against the rise of the machines! Build your colony and ensure supplies for your people. Automate industrial ships and create combat groups to defend against waves of enemies.

    Why similar: Strategy 38.4%, RTS 27.3%, Futuristic 17.6%, Sci-fi 16.7%

  18. #18 Mars or Die!
    85% matchMixed53% of 74 reviews2018
    Dev: 34BigThings srl
    Windows
    Median: 12 minMean: 11.7 hrs≥1hr: 36%

    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: Strategy 45%, Futuristic 22.1%, Sci-fi 17.6%, Action 15.3%

  19. #19 Alien Marauder
    84% matchMixed63% of 341 reviews2021
    Dev: Vexan Studio
    Windows

    “Alien Marauder” is a real-time strategy game with survival and confrontation theme. In this game, you will be the leader to a treacherous alien planet, build and defend base to survive against the vexan waves. Make the right decision!

    Why similar: Strategy 36.4%, RTS 29.4%, Sci-fi 17.7%, Top-Down 16.5%

  20. #20 Alien Robot Monsters
    82% matchVery Positive85% of 124 reviews2015
    Dev: Kraftix Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 11.9 hrs≥1hr: 95%

    Epic sci-fi tower defense action with 16-bit era look and feel, pitching your colonists against an almost endless horde of hostile alien robots who strongly oppose your attempts of colonizing their planet! Deluxe version includes the soundtrack!

    Why similar: Strategy 74.4%, Action 25.6%

  21. #21 Cortex Command
    82% matchMostly Positive72% of 6,051 reviews2012
    Dev: Data RealmsPub: Data Realms, LLC
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    Choose between different factions, with their own set of expendable soldiers, mechas, and weapons. Protect your brain, mine gold, and destroy the enemy cortex in his bunker complex!

    Why similar: Strategy 92.6%, Action 3.1%, Sci-fi 2.8%, RTS 1.4%

  22. #22 Sid Meier's Civilization®: Beyond Earth™
    81% matchMixed60% of 22,976 reviews2014
    Dev: Firaxis GamesPub: 2K
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 7.9 hrsMean: 29.6 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    Sid Meier’s Civilization: Beyond Earth is a new science-fiction-themed entry into the award winning Civilization series. As part of an expedition sent to find a home beyond Earth, lead your people into a new frontier, explore and colonize an alien planet and create a new civilization in space.

    Why similar: Strategy 44.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 25.7%, Sci-fi 16.6%, Futuristic 12.1%, Action 0.9%

  23. #23 PERIMETER: Legate Edition
    79% matchVery Positive92% of 139 reviews2024
    Dev: K-D LabPub: Association K-D Lab
    Windows · Linux

    Perimeter is a real-time strategy game with a destructible world. Utilize the environment for resource gathering and defense against enemies. Immerse yourself in the millennia-spanning history of the Chains of Worlds and lead a faction in the struggle for survival.

    Why similar: Strategy 34.1%, RTS 24.3%, Futuristic 16.6%, Top-Down 13.3%, Sci-fi 11.6%

  24. #24 BlackChain
    80% matchVery Positive86% of 120 reviews2021
    Dev: Borington
    Windows

    A classic single-player RTS set in a Solar System ruled by megacorporations. Journey from Mars all the way to Planet 9 and uncover the secrets of the BlackChain.

    Why similar: Strategy 32.7%, RTS 28.2%, Sci-fi 16.9%, Futuristic 15.4%, Top-Down 6.7%

  25. #25 Lords of the Black Sun
    83% matchMostly Negative20% of 395 reviews2014
    Dev: Arkavi StudiosPub: Iceberg Interactive
    Windows
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    Take command of one race to join the struggle for supremacy in the galaxy. As the leader of your empire you are tasked with exploring the stars, colonizing new worlds, managing your empire and conquering whoever dares to oppose you.

    Why similar: Strategy 75%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.9%, Sci-fi 11.1%

  26. #26 PlanetX
    78% matchMixed66% of 50 reviews2025
    Dev: Giedrius Talzunas
    Windows · Mac

    PlanetX is a real-time strategy MMO set on a spherical planet. Players expand territories, construct buildings, and manage resources to develop their empire. The ultimate goal is to conquer the entire planet by claiming all land plots and outpacing rivals in strategic growth and domination.

    Why similar: Strategy 43.4%, RTS 27%, Futuristic 17.1%, Sci-fi 12.5%

  27. #27 Starion Tactics
    81% matchMixed40% of 177 reviews2014
    Dev: Corncrow Games
    Windows
    Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 97%

    After assuming command of one of four human or alien factions vying for galactic dominance, immediately define your game’s scope. Play for minutes to hours across tens to hundreds of planets in single-player skirmish or multiplayer modes—it’s entirely up to you.

    Why similar: Strategy 80.5%, Action 19.5%

  28. #28 [MARS] Total Warfare
    79% matchMostly Positive71% of 117 reviews2018
    Dev: TCR
    Windows

    [MARS] Total Warfare uses authentic Martian landscapes to create an intense RTS experience best described as a hybrid between team multiplayer and massively multiplayer online. Fight over natural resources vs human or AI opponents and conquer a crater ridden world, with pink sky and blue seas!

    Why similar: Strategy 75.5%, Action 24.5%

  29. #29 Drill Core
    75% matchVery Positive85% of 2,264 reviews2025
    Dev: Hungry Couch GamesPub: tinyBuild
    Windows
    Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 14.6 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Corporate greed meets strategic planet-mining in Drill Core! Drill to the heart of planets while managing workers, researching cutting-edge tech, and fortifying against alien attacks. Will you prioritize efficiency and risk your workers' safety, or focus on defense for survival?

    Why similar: Strategy 67.9%, Sci-fi 17.7%, Action 14.4%

  30. #30 Fragile Allegiance
    78% matchVery Positive93% of 123 reviews2015
    Dev: Gremlin InteractivePub: Alternative Software Ltd
    Windows

    Assemble your fleets, fill your silos with nuclear warheads, conduct research, gather resources, and wage war in a vast galaxy in this unique take on 4X Strategy. Appoint Colony Supervisors to manage your colony and deploy Spy Satellites for the ultimate in skulduggery.

    Why similar: Strategy 68.2%, Classic 31.8%

  31. #31 Terraformers
    74% matchVery Positive88% of 3,606 reviews2023
    Dev: Asteroid LabPub: Goblinz Publishing
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Terraform Mars in this turn-based colony builder and resource management game with roguelike elements. Explore the planet, develop spectacular cities, spread life and turn the Red Planet into a green one!

    Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 36.1%, Futuristic 34.5%, Sci-fi 29.4%

  32. #32 Siege of Centauri
    77% matchMixed66% of 448 reviews2019
    Dev: Stardock Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 42 minMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 44%

    Defend against thousands of enemies in this explosive tower defense game. Deploy upgradable towers and unleash powerful orbital abilities as you try to protect Earth's first colony world from destruction.

    Why similar: Strategy 58.5%, Sci-fi 24.1%, Action 17.4%

  33. #33 Calyx
    73% matchVery Positive89% of 308 reviews2026
    Dev: Studio 568
    Windows

    A strategy game with a new kind of enemy, Calyx puts you in charge of a space mining outpost, locked in battle against powerful plant-aliens. Build your base, gather resources, assemble your forces, and take on the Calyx. With only an out-of-date AI for company, can you survive?

    Why similar: Strategy 37%, RTS 29.5%, Sci-fi 18.5%, Top-Down 14.9%

  34. #34 Nexus - The Jupiter Incident
    76% matchVery Positive86% of 1,053 reviews2007
    Dev: Mithis GamesPub: HandyGames
    Windows
    Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 12.1 hrs≥1hr: 64%

    Ambitious megacorporations monopolize the conquest of space and the colonization of the solar system. At the very edge of the solar system, the companies make a discovery that will shift the technological advantage and upset the balance. And so a new conflict is born: "The Jupiter Incident."

    Why similar: Strategy 47.3%, RTS 19%, Sci-fi 17.2%, Classic 16.5%

  35. #35 Pandora: First Contact
    76% matchMixed63% of 638 reviews2014
    Dev: Proxy StudiosPub: Slitherine Ltd.
    Windows
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 41.1 hrs≥1hr: 75%

    Pandora: First Contact is a science fiction 4X turn-based strategy game on a planetary scale. Our Earth has been exhausted and colonial attempts on other planetary bodies have been in vain. Finally, after decades of exploration, an interstellar probe has brought promise of a new world.

    Why similar: Strategy 59%, Turn-Based Strategy 24.3%, Sci-fi 16.7%

  36. #36 Dawn of Andromeda
    77% matchMixed44% of 242 reviews2017
    Dev: Grey Wolf EntertainmentPub: Iceberg Interactive
    Windows
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 11.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Dawn of Andromeda is a pausable, real-time 4X space strategy game providing an accessible, fun and immersive experience, introducing fresh ideas to the genre. Build your empire, colonize new planets, interact with other factions and characters, research technologies and build great fleets.

    Why similar: Strategy 82.4%, Sci-fi 17.6%

  37. #37 Per Aspera
    73% matchMostly Positive76% of 5,662 reviews2020
    Dev: Tlön IndustriesPub: Raw Fury
    Windows
    Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 11.9 hrs≥1hr: 93%

    Make Mars your own! Take control of the world’s most sophisticated AI (AMI) and terraform the surface of the Red Planet for a city-building experience on a planetary scale. Transform this barren world into a lush paradise and explore the surface for any ancient secrets that may be waiting.

    Why similar: Strategy 70.2%, Sci-fi 29.8%

  38. #38 Sid Meier's Starships
    75% matchMixed50% of 2,454 reviews2015
    Dev: Firaxis GamesPub: 2K
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Build and command a fleet of starships and travel between planets as you explore, build, negotiate, and fight to preserve your vision for humanity.

    Why similar: Strategy 56.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 25.4%, Sci-fi 18.1%

  39. #39 Space Reign
    71% matchMostly Positive76% of 377 reviews2026
    Dev: Propulsive Games
    Windows

    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: Strategy 37.1%, RTS 27.1%, Sci-fi 20.8%, Action 15.1%

  40. #40 2112TD: Tower Defense Survival
    72% matchVery Positive88% of 428 reviews2023
    Dev: Refinery Games
    Windows

    Get ready for the ULTIMATE tower defense onslaught. Build, deploy, research and upgrade your defenses in this epic, old school RTS inspired sci-fi adventure.

    Why similar: Strategy 46%, Sci-fi 22.2%, Top-Down 17.6%, Action 14.2%

  41. #41 Executive Assault
    72% matchVery Positive85% of 1,455 reviews2015
    Dev: Hesketh Studios Ltd
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    Executive Assault is an indie real-time strategy/first-person shooter where you can not only build your base and create armies, but also take control of your units and fight as one of them.

    Why similar: Strategy 46.3%, RTS 31.6%, Action 11.6%, Sci-fi 10.5%

  42. #42 Horizon
    74% matchMixed59% of 477 reviews2014
    Dev: L3O Interactive
    Windows
    Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    Horizon is a turn-based space strategy game of galactic exploration and conquest in which you are in control of humanity’s destiny. You will explore deep space, find new frontiers and discover alien artifacts hidden on long-abandoned planets.

    Why similar: Strategy 43.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 20.5%, Sci-fi 19.4%, Futuristic 17%

  43. #43 Farlanders
    70% matchVery Positive92% of 569 reviews2023
    Dev: Andriy BychkovskyiPub: Crytivo
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 62%

    Terraform, strategize, and construct a Martian colony in this retro-inspired turn-based city builder. Create a comfortable living for your citizens, research alien artifacts, and uncover the secrets of the Red Planet.

    Why similar: Strategy 45.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 33.4%, Sci-fi 20.8%

  44. #44 Sector Space
    69% matchVery Positive96% of 53 reviews2025
    Dev: Robin M. FarrellPub: Outer Vision Games
    Windows · Linux

    Explore a procedurally generated galaxy, mine asteroids, refine minerals, colonize planets, build stations, deploy drones, salvage rare items, construct gear, level up, improve your ship, assemble a fleet, engage in combat, and take on the void.

    Why similar: Top-Down 47.4%, Action 26.6%, Sci-fi 26%

  45. #45 Industries of Titan
    70% matchMixed63% of 1,604 reviews2023
    Dev: Brace Yourself Games
    Windows
    Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 14.0 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    Create a sprawling industrial city. Compete with other rival corporations on Titan for resources, territory, and power. Seek victory via technology, influence, warfare, or the wealth extracted from your citizens. Stake your claim to the Industries of Titan in this innovative sim/strategy game!

    Why similar: Strategy 54%, Futuristic 23.3%, Sci-fi 22.7%

  46. #46 Nuclear Dawn
    71% matchMostly Positive78% of 2,481 reviews2011
    Dev: GameConnectPub: Iceberg Interactive
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Explore war-torn post-apocalyptic landscapes and take fight against enemies using various weapons in this FPS/RTS hybrid.

    Why similar: Strategy 38.5%, RTS 20.3%, Futuristic 11.9%, Sci-fi 11.2%, Action 10.2%

  47. #47 Etherium
    73% matchMostly Negative37% of 953 reviews2015
    Dev: Tindalos InteractivePub: Focus Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    Etherium is a real-time strategy game set in a science-fiction universe, where three factions battle it out for a mysterious and rare resource known as ‘Etherium’.

    Why similar: Strategy 49.7%, Sci-fi 27.5%, RTS 20.6%, Action 2.2%

  48. #48 Taur
    69% matchMostly Positive80% of 2,078 reviews2020
    Dev: Echo Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 76%

    Taur is an action-strategy sci-fi game. Control the Prime Cannon and unlock all of its powerful weapons and abilities. Build turrets, droids, aircraft and more as you fight to protect the homeworld of the Tauron droids against a relentless invasion. Will your Taur stand against the Imperion warmachine?

    Why similar: Strategy 44.9%, RTS 16.1%, Sci-fi 12.3%, Action 10.6%, Futuristic 10.2%

  49. #49 Tempest Rising
    64% matchVery Positive88% of 10,866 reviews2025
    Dev: Slipgate Ironworks™Pub: 3D Realms
    Windows
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 10.1 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    Command distinct factions in a desperate struggle for power and resources in Tempest Rising - a classic RTS set on Earth after a nuclear war.

    Why similar: Strategy 51.3%, RTS 42.3%, Futuristic 2.9%, Action 2%, Top-Down 1.6%

  50. #50 Spoids
    70% matchMostly Positive72% of 115 reviews2017
    Dev: AirWave GamesPub: BindleBot
    Windows
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 77%

    Spoids is a challenging throwback to the original brand of tower defense games. Command the Remote Defense Space Station and respond to distress calls of those who are being attacked by the invaders. Travel from planet to planet using your powerful arsenal to hold back the Spoids.

    Why similar: Strategy 71.1%, Action 18.6%, Sci-fi 10.2%

  51. #51 Galactic Inheritors
    71% matchMixed44% of 86 reviews2015
    Dev: Crispon GamesPub: Plug In Digital
    Windows
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 97%

    Colonise solar systems and watch them grow. Explore the galaxy to find its strategic choke points. Build up your empire and your fleet and then use the power of the media to prepare your people for the inevitable war. At the same time watch your opponents, keep on an eye on their own media and watch for threats and opportunities.

    Why similar: Strategy 77.6%, Sci-fi 22.4%

  52. #52 Ragnorium
    68% matchMixed59% of 624 reviews2022
    Dev: Vitali KirpuPub: Devolver Digital
    Windows

    Lead a team of cloned settlers and build a home on a new planet. Start from the Stone Age, construct sturdy shelters, hunt for food, and fight off dangers. Make your team stronger and better equipped to survive.

    Why similar: Strategy 68.4%, Sci-fi 31.6%

  53. #53 O.R.B: Off-World Resource Base
    69% matchMostly Positive78% of 105 reviews2014
    Dev: Strategy First
    Windows
    Median: 18 minMean: 37.5 hrs≥1hr: 41%

    An epic struggle for control!

    Why similar: Strategy 68.3%, RTS 21.9%, Sci-fi 9.8%

  54. #54 Control Craft 3
    68% matchMostly Positive73% of 305 reviews2016
    Dev: Cristian ManolachiPub: Conglomerate 5
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    Control Craft 3 is a fast paced RTS which brings together quick thinking and clever tactics for some veritable planet conquering action!

    Why similar: Strategy 34.7%, RTS 30.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 24.8%, Action 10.2%

  55. #55 Revival: Recolonization
    66% matchMixed69% of 424 reviews2024
    Dev: HeroCraft PC
    Windows
    Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 12.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Set in a post-apoc version of Earth, Revival is a 4x strategy game where the world and its rules can change at key moments, creating a deep and highly replayable experience.

    Why similar: Strategy 36.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 24.3%, Futuristic 22.7%, Sci-fi 16.9%

  56. #56 Armed to the Gears
    68% matchMixed63% of 212 reviews2020
    Dev: Deonn Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 94%

    Control a fully armed Mech and fight through cyberpunk cities, military bases and industrial ruins. Capture and defend territories, build turrets and structures, and wage war against powerful enemies!

    Why similar: RTS 36.1%, Top-Down 18.7%, Futuristic 15.3%, Sci-fi 13.9%, Strategy 11.8%

  57. #57 ROD: Revolt Of Defense
    67% matchMostly Positive80% of 546 reviews2016
    Dev: Rock Wale
    Windows
    Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    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: Strategy 77.1%, Action 22.9%

  58. #58 Xeno Command
    66% matchVery Positive84% of 55 reviews2022
    Dev: ChillyRoomPub: ChillyRoom
    Windows

    Defend galaxy against Alien invasion in the RTS offline game with roguelike fun

    Why similar: Strategy 40.1%, RTS 30.3%, Top-Down 15.6%, Sci-fi 14.1%

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