- #1 Minecraft Dungeons
97% matchVery Positive91% of 18,225 reviews2021
Dev: Mojang StudiosPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 9.5 hrsMean: 22.2 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Fight your way through an exciting action-adventure game, inspired by classic dungeon crawlers and set in the Minecraft universe!
Why similar: Multiplayer 23.5%, Family Friendly 19.6%, Action 18.2%, Fantasy 16.5%, Isometric 13.4%
Why You'll Like It: It shares the same iconic Minecraft universe and blocky aesthetic while focusing on action-oriented dungeon crawling.
- #2 Masters of Anima
96% matchMostly Positive79% of 421 reviews2018
Dev: Passtech GamesPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Delve into an original adventure and defy the forces of evil in strategic, action-packed battles. Summon and control large armies of up to 100 Guardians thanks to intuitive and innovative gameplay and make quick tactical decisions to prevail.
Why similar: Strategy 51.7%, Action 21.1%, RTS 19.3%, Adventure 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: It features a similar mechanic of commanding an army of units to perform tasks and engage in tactical combat while you control a hero.
- #3 Dungeon Defenders: Awakened
96% matchMixed66% of 4,822 reviews2020
Dev: Chromatic Games
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 36.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Dungeon Defenders: Awakened is co-op Tower Defense combined with epic Action RPG combat. You’re able to join forces with up to four players to take on a never-ending army of orcs, demons, and dragons! Are your defenses strong enough to save the world of Etheria?
Why similar: Multiplayer 15.5%, Tactical 15.2%, Strategy 14.9%, Co-op 14.1%, Online Co-Op 14%
Why You'll Like It: This title combines cooperative tower defense with action-RPG elements, requiring you to defend your base while actively fighting off waves of enemies.
- #4 Orcs Must Die! 3
95% matchVery Positive86% of 14,813 reviews2021
Dev: Robot Entertainment
Windows
Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 14.6 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Slice, burn, toss, zap, grind and gib massive hordes of repugnant orcs in this long-awaited successor to the award-winning Orcs Must Die! series.
Why similar: Co-op 23.3%, Strategy 21.9%, Multiplayer 12.1%, Co-op Campaign 11.7% ★, Online Co-Op 10.1%
Why You'll Like It: This game perfectly captures the blend of third-person action and tower-defense strategy found in Minecraft Legends.
- #5 Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition
94% matchVery Positive86% of 94,109 reviews2021
Dev: World's EdgePub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 14.2 hrsMean: 76.9 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Celebrating its first year of delighting millions of global players, the award-winning and best-selling strategy franchise continues with Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition, putting you at the center of even more epic historical battles that shaped the world.
Why similar: Strategy 38.6%, RTS 22.7%, Multiplayer 16.8%, PvP 6.2%, Co-op 5.2%
Why You'll Like It: It provides a more traditional but highly polished real-time strategy experience with strong base-building and unit management.
- #6 Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Realms of Ruin
94% matchMixed52% of 3,108 reviews2023
Dev: Frontier Developments
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Wage a campaign of brutal conquest in this realm-shattering real-time strategy game set in the Warhammer Age of Sigmar universe. Become a warlord and lead four unique factions to conquer the wild and savage Realm of Ghur in tense and tactical battles.
Why similar: Strategy 23.2%, RTS 16.5%, Tactical 14.4%, Multiplayer 11.7%, Fantasy 11.6%
Why You'll Like It: This RTS focuses on tactical unit control and capturing objectives, mirroring the battlefield management style of Minecraft Legends.
- #7 The Wild at Heart
93% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 899 reviews2021
Dev: Moonlight KidsPub: Balor Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 10.3 hrs≥1hr: 65%
Wield an ever-growing herd of quirky creatures to rebuild broken paths, battle perilous beasts, and solve peculiar puzzles in a rich, interconnected world. Join two young runaways as they unravel the mysteries of a lost realm in this nostalgic storybook fantasy!
Why similar: Strategy 37.9%, Family Friendly 28.7%, Fantasy 24.4%, Adventure 5.4%, Singleplayer 3.6%
Why You'll Like It: You command a swarm of magical creatures to solve puzzles and fight enemies in a beautiful, exploration-heavy world.
- #8 Kingdom Rush Origins - Tower Defense
92% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 7,883 reviews2018
Dev: Ironhide Game Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 8.4 hrsMean: 18.8 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Command your elven army and defend mystical lands from sea serpents, evil sorcerers, and wave after wave of gnoll tribesman, all with the help of brand-spankin’ new towers, heroes, and spells to fend off every last baddie.
Why similar: Strategy 35.7%, Tactical 31%, Fantasy 15.4%, Action 9.2%, Singleplayer 4.3%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a polished, strategic tower-defense experience that emphasizes positioning and hero abilities to hold back enemy hordes.
- #9 Core Keeper
91% matchVery Positive93% of 65,308 reviews2024
Dev: PugstormPub: Fireshine Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 12.0 hrsMean: 34.5 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Explore a vast cavern of creatures, relics and resources in a mining sandbox adventure for 1-8 players. Mine, build, fight, craft and farm to unravel the mystery of the ancient Core.
Why similar: Multiplayer 20.6%, Co-op 19.8%, Online Co-Op 17.3%, Open World 16.6%, Combat 10.6%
Why You'll Like It: This game blends survival, base-building, and exploration with a charming pixel-art style that will appeal to fans of the Minecraft aesthetic.
- #10 Palworld
90% matchVery Positive94% of 425,619 reviews2024
Dev: Pocketpair
Windows
Median: 34.3 hrsMean: 71.0 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Fight, farm, build and work alongside mysterious creatures called "Pals" in this completely new multiplayer, open world survival and crafting game!
Why similar: Multiplayer 24.9%, Open World 21.9%, Co-op 16.2%, Online Co-Op 15.9%, PvP 14.1%
Why You'll Like It: It combines creature collection, base-building, and survival mechanics in an open world that encourages strategic management of your allies.
- #11 Mushroom Wars 2
91% matchMixed62% of 977 reviews2017
Dev: Zillion WhalesPub: Azur Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 8.3 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 38%, Multiplayer 20.1%, RTS 19.2%, Tactical 14.8%, Action 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced RTS that emphasizes quick decision-making and unit movement, capturing the action-strategy feel of the seed game.
- #12 Bellwright
89% matchVery Positive80% of 20,703 reviews2024
Dev: Donkey Crew
Windows
Median: 12.8 hrsMean: 41.0 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Establish and expand your own settlements, liberate the land and assist its villagers, and recruit others to your cause while learning more about a life you had to leave behind. Command your forces, prove your valor through combat, and cement yourself as the hero of your people.
Why similar: Open World 20.9%, Multiplayer 20%, Online Co-Op 19.9%, Strategy 17.5%, Co-op 15.3%
Why You'll Like It: You lead a rebellion by managing a base, gathering resources, and commanding squads of villagers in tactical combat.
- #13 Tooth and Tail
89% matchMostly Positive80% of 4,130 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 39.3%, RTS 27.5%, Multiplayer 19.6%, Action 6.9%, Isometric 3.2%
Why You'll Like It: It is an RTS designed for controllers that allows you to lead your army directly on the battlefield, much like the hero in Minecraft Legends.
- #14 Brutal Legend
88% matchVery Positive93% of 20,243 reviews2013
Dev: Double Fine Productions
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Brütal Legend is an action-adventure that marries visceral action combat with open-world freedom. Set in a universe somewhere between Lord of the Rings and Spinal Tap, it’s a fresh take on the action/driving genre, which in this case is full of imitation cover bands, demons intent on enslaving humanity and Heavy metal tunes.
Why similar: Strategy 23.8%, Open World 21.9%, Action 17.6%, RTS 13.2%, Fantasy 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: This game features a unique hybrid of action-adventure and real-time strategy where you command troops while participating in the combat yourself.
- #15 The Battle of Polytopia
87% matchVery Positive94% of 5,904 reviews2020
Dev: Midjiwan AB
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Welcome to the unique, turn-based strategy game set in the strange, flat world of the Square. Lead one of 16 distinct civilizations to victory by expanding your empire, researching technologies, and ultimately become ruler of the world! Play in single-player or multiplayer mode for up to 16 players.
Why similar: Strategy 31.8%, Multiplayer 23.5%, PvP 16.3%, Family Friendly 14.7%, Isometric 10%
Why You'll Like It: A streamlined strategy game that focuses on expansion, resource gathering, and tactical combat in a stylized world.
- #16 Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville™
86% matchMostly Positive71% of 18,682 reviews2020
Dev: PopCapPub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 27.3 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Kick some grass in Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville, the wackiest shooter yet!
Why similar: Multiplayer 21.7%, Tactical 17.2%, Strategy 16.8%, Online Co-Op 13.6%, PvP 12.9%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a family-friendly, action-packed experience that leans into the tower-defense roots of the genre with a focus on team-based combat.
- #17 Diplomacy is Not an Option
84% matchVery Positive85% of 12,247 reviews2024
Dev: Door 407
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 9.9 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Diplomacy is Not an Option is a strategy game set in a medieval fantasy world. Build your town and defenses, raise huge armies and fight against massive hordes of enemies. How long can you survive?
Why similar: Tactical 32.8%, Strategy 30.7%, RTS 23.8%, Isometric 12.6%
Why You'll Like It: This game focuses heavily on base defense against massive waves of enemies, requiring careful resource management and tactical structure placement.
- #18 Wargroove 2
85% matchMostly Positive72% of 441 reviews2023
Dev: Chucklefish
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Trouble stirs on the shores of Aurania. An ambitious new faction has unearthed forbidden relics capable of catastrophic consequences. But how far will they go to achieve glory? Take to the battlefield, sea, and sky with a cast of new Commanders, using your wits to wage turn-based war!
Why similar: Strategy 20.7%, PvP 17.4%, Multiplayer 16.7%, Co-op 15.4%, Family Friendly 14%
Why You'll Like It: This turn-based strategy game features fantasy units and heroes that must be managed carefully to secure victory on the battlefield.
- #19 Conan Unconquered
86% matchMixed68% of 1,861 reviews2019
Dev: PetroglyphPub: Funcom
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 85%
From the Command & Conquer veterans at Petroglyph comes the first ever survival RTS set in the savage world of Conan the Barbarian. Play solo or team up in multiplayer in Conan Unconquered’s action-packed co-op Mode where you build a shared stronghold and fend off the hordes together.
Why similar: Strategy 43.3%, RTS 19.1%, Co-op 15.1%, Multiplayer 13.6%, Online Co-Op 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: A survival-strategy game where you must build a base and defend it against increasingly difficult waves of enemies.
- #20 Tinkerlands
83% matchVery Positive86% of 3,973 reviews2025
Dev: CodeManuPub: HypeTrain Digital
Windows
Median: 8.1 hrsMean: 14.0 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Explore, craft, and fight your way through uncharted islands — solo or with up to 4 players in co-op! Tinkerlands is an exciting survival adventure where you will build your settlement, craft useful tools to survive, and even use magic!
Why similar: Online Co-Op 21.1%, Multiplayer 20.1%, Co-op 18.4%, Open World 16.1%, Strategy 12.6%
Why You'll Like It: This sandbox survival game focuses on crafting and exploration, offering a similar sense of discovery to the Minecraft universe.
- #21 8-Bit Hordes
84% matchVery Positive81% of 534 reviews2016
Dev: Petroglyph
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 77%
From the team that brought you 8-Bit Armies comes a new fantasy RTS as fast-paced and friendly as the original! 8-BIT HORDES is a colorful strategy-arcade game that is easy to learn for players of all skill levels. Collect resources, build up and defend your base, amass your army of orcs or humans and ultimately crush your opponents!
Why similar: Strategy 55.8%, RTS 25.1%, Multiplayer 13.4%, Fantasy 5.7%
Why You'll Like It: A straightforward and accessible RTS that focuses on base construction and army management with a charming, blocky aesthetic.
- #22 Northgard: Definitive Edition
82% matchVery Positive85% of 68,402 reviews2018
Dev: Shiro Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 29.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Northgard: Definitive Edition is a critically acclaimed real-time strategy game based on Norse mythology. Lead your clan, uncover the secrets of a mysterious newfound continent and defeat your enemies to conquer the Throne!
Why similar: Strategy 29.2%, RTS 20.8%, Tactical 15.4%, Multiplayer 12.1%, Co-op 11.3%
Why You'll Like It: This RTS features strong base-building and resource management mechanics set in a Norse-inspired fantasy world.
- #23 SpellForce 3 Fallen God
81% matchVery Positive87% of 1,552 reviews2020
Dev: Grimlore GamesPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 65%
Command the Trolls and lead them on an epic journey across the wild continent of Urgath. As Chieftain of the Moonkin, a tribe driven from its home by tusk hunters and disease, their survival is in your hands.
Why similar: Strategy 34.7%, RTS 19%, Co-op 11.2%, Fantasy 10.1%, Multiplayer 9%
Why You'll Like It: It masterfully blends RPG character progression with RTS base-building and army command mechanics.
- #24 They Are Billions
81% matchVery Positive85% of 51,117 reviews2019
Dev: Numantian Games
Windows
Median: 14.1 hrsMean: 56.3 hrs≥1hr: 91%
They Are Billions is a Steampunk strategy game set on a post-apocalyptic planet. Build and defend colonies to survive against the billions of the infected that seek to annihilate the few remaining living humans. Can humanity survive after the zombie apocalypse?
Why similar: Strategy 47.6%, RTS 33.3%, Tactical 11.7%, Multiplayer 3.2%, Singleplayer 2.3%
Why You'll Like It: A challenging base-building strategy game where you must fortify your defenses against overwhelming swarms of enemies.
- #25 Tinykin
79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 4,208 reviews2022
Dev: SplashteamPub: tinyBuild
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Catch hundreds of tinykin and use their unique powers to bring Milo back to his home planet and back to normal size!
Why similar: Family Friendly 58.7%, Action 20.7%, Adventure 11.9%, Singleplayer 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: You explore a massive world by commanding a swarm of tiny creatures to move objects and solve puzzles, capturing the 'unit management' feel.
- #26 Mob Control
80% matchMixed68% of 115 reviews2024
Dev: VOODOOPub: QubicGames
Windows
Are you ready to become the ultimate champion in the world of tower defense battles? Create, grow and lead!
Why similar: Tactical 57.4%, Action 21.7%, Combat 15%, Singleplayer 5.9%
Why You'll Like It: A casual, tactical game where you manage the flow of your units to overwhelm enemy defenses in a satisfying, arcade-like fashion.
- #27 Kingdom Two Crowns
79% matchVery Positive90% of 38,776 reviews2018
Dev: Stumpy🐙SquidPub: Raw Fury
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 19.0 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Gather coins, build defenses and reclaim your fallen Kingdom. Explore and uncover secrets, unlock new technologies and protect your crown versus waves of Greed monsters that come at night. Kingdom is a solo or co-op micro-strategy and tower defense game set in an atmospheric pixel world.
Why similar: Strategy 25%, Co-op 19.1%, Multiplayer 17.6%, Online Co-Op 16.2%, Fantasy 14.8%
Why You'll Like It: A minimalist strategy game where you build and defend your kingdom while managing resources and exploring a side-scrolling world.
- #28 Ratopia
78% matchVery Positive88% of 4,734 reviews2025
Dev: Cassel Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 8.1 hrsMean: 25.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Ratopia is a new game that has combined elements of both strategic survival and city building. With plenty of content available, and more planned, enjoy a vast world to adventure and populate with citizens! Build your own economical system to sustain your ideal city of Ratopia.
Why similar: Strategy 59.1%, Open World 28.1%, Adventure 7%, Singleplayer 5.9%
Why You'll Like It: A city-builder that requires you to manage resources and defend your citizens, blending management with strategic survival.
- #29 The Scouring
77% matchVery Positive88% of 1,244 reviews2025
Dev: Orc Group
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 67%
The Scouring is an RTS with fast pace, high attention to detail and next generation experience. Lead humans or orcs in a Classic Mode or use one of powerful Heroes to fight for victory! Play alone or with friends. Use our modding tools to create maps and custom game modes! Join The Scouring!
Why similar: Tactical 15.9%, Strategy 15%, Multiplayer 12.1%, RTS 12.1%, Co-op 11.9%
- #30 Cult of the Lamb
77% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 125,801 reviews2022
Dev: Massive MonsterPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac
Median: 13.6 hrsMean: 25.5 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Start your own cult in a land of false prophets, venturing out into diverse and mysterious regions to build a loyal community of woodland Followers and spread your Word to become the one true cult.
Why similar: Strategy 30.7%, Character Customization 22.1%, Fantasy 20.8%, Action 13%, Singleplayer 7.1%
- #31 Witchspire
76% matchVery Positive83% of 1,706 reviews2026
Dev: Envar Games
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Step into the ultimate open-world witch adventure. Befriend and battle creatures, and conjure up a sanctuary alongside other witches in co-op or single-player.
Why similar: Online Co-Op 22.3%, Multiplayer 20.5%, Fantasy 18.1%, Open World 17.3%, Combat 13.1%
- #32 Dungeon of the ENDLESS™
78% matchVery Positive85% of 14,023 reviews2014
Dev: AMPLITUDE Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 10.9 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Dungeon of the ENDLESS™ is a Rogue-Like Dungeon-Defense game, in which the player and their team of heroes must protect the generator of their crashed ship while exploring an ever-expanding dungeon, all while facing waves of monsters and special events as they try to find their way out...
Why similar: Strategy 66.2%, Co-op 25.3%, Adventure 6.1%, Singleplayer 2.5%
Why You'll Like It: This game combines roguelike exploration with tower-defense mechanics as you protect your crystal while moving through a dungeon.
- #33 Toy Shire
75% matchVery Positive88% of 711 reviews2024
Dev: Bluespy StudiosPub: Catoptric Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Are you prepared for a thrilling toy army tower defense adventure? Welcome to the Toy Shire! Battle diverse foes in various locations, defend your family, and repel foes from your area. Save the world by strengthening your defense with toy towers!
Why similar: Strategy 26%, Tactical 24.7%, RTS 19.9%, Family Friendly 17.8%, Action 8.7%
- #34 Warchief
76% matchMixed68% of 71 reviews2024
Dev: Honikou Games
Windows
Warchief is a brand new kind of Action RTS. Choose your hero, recruit and customize your armies, explore the jungle, and seize strategic objectives to become the ultimate Warchief. Ready to dominate the battlefield?
Why similar: Strategy 21%, RTS 15.5%, Multiplayer 13.4%, PvP 11.9%, Co-op 10.5%
- #35 TFC: The Fertile Crescent
75% matchVery Positive89% of 380 reviews2024
Dev: Wield InteractivePub: MicroProse Software
Windows · Mac · Linux
Gather resources, build your base, and lead your people to victory in this captivating reimagining of classic RTS, set in the Bronze Age. Secure fertile land, fend off raids, and stockpile food to generate knowledge and unlock powerful village advancements.
Why similar: Strategy 17.9%, Multiplayer 14.6%, Tactical 13.1%, RTS 12.9%, Co-op 11.3%
- #36 Castle Craft
73% matchVery Positive82% of 480 reviews2026
Dev: Twin EarthPub: Astra Logical
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Will your castle survive the relentless onslaught, or collapse under pressure? Build, manage resources, and outsmart your foes in a world where everything can be destroyed. Use strategy and creativity to turn the chaos into your greatest advantage!
Why similar: Strategy 61.3%, Action 30.8%, Singleplayer 7.8%
- #37 Total War: WARHAMMER II
74% matchVery Positive93% of 121,387 reviews2017
Dev: CREATIVE ASSEMBLYPub: SEGA
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 41.1 hrsMean: 179.5 hrs≥1hr: 93%
The forces of Lustria await your command. Choose your Legendary Lord, expand your armies, forge alliances in a strategic turn-based campaign, and unleash the might of your monstrous forces in fast-paced real-time battles.
Why similar: Strategy 38.6%, RTS 15.8%, Fantasy 14.5%, Multiplayer 11.2%, Tactical 8.9%
- #38 Start Over
74% matchMixed62% of 378 reviews2024
Dev: EY-Studio
Windows
Embark on an unpredictable survival journey in Start Over. Solo, co-op, online, explore diverse landscapes, craft through 4 tech tiers, encounter wildlife, and trade or raid for resources. Choose your path, defend against waves, and shape your destiny in a dynamic world. Are you ready to Start Over?
Why similar: Multiplayer 25.7%, Co-op 21%, Open World 16.9%, Combat 14%, Action 12.8%
- #39 EverSiege: Untold Ages
72% matchMixed70% of 1,926 reviews2026
Dev: Tindalos InteractivePub: Dear Villagers
Windows
Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Retreating ends here. Defend Bastion against evil hordes, reclaim lost powers, rebuild ancient ruins, and adapt your tactics to reverse the siege. Shape your playstyle in this hero-strategy rogue-lite solo or co-op up to 3 players.
Why similar: Strategy 19.7%, Tactical 18%, Co-op 17.6%, Online Co-Op 14.7%, RTS 14.7%
- #40 Into the Emberlands
71% matchVery Positive82% of 304 reviews2025
Dev: Tiny RoarPub: Daedalic Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Venture out into the Emberlands and uncover an ever-changing world filled with surprising encounters and mystical creatures! Save villagers who got lost in the Miasma, collect resources and rebuild your village to create a safe haven for your people.
Why similar: Strategy 47.3%, Family Friendly 29.7%, Adventure 10%, Isometric 8.4%, Singleplayer 4.6%
- #41 Wartorn
71% matchMostly Positive73% of 151 reviews2025
Dev: Stray Kite Studios
Windows
Harness the elements in fierce real-time battles while gathering and upgrading a crew of fantasy creatures in this rogue-lite adventure across a world torn apart by war.
Why similar: Strategy 24.5%, Tactical 23%, RTS 17.2%, Fantasy 13.8%, Action 8.4%
- #42 Pioneers of Pagonia
69% matchVery Positive82% of 5,400 reviews2025
Dev: Envision Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Rebuild hope in a world that was lost in the fog. Lead your Pioneers across the isles of Pagonia, unite scattered tribes, raise thriving communities and discover the history of your people as you reclaim your world in the new story campaign.
Why similar: Strategy 19.4%, Multiplayer 14.3%, Online Co-Op 14.3%, Co-op 14.3%, RTS 14.2%
- #43 Torchlight III
73% matchMixed47% of 11,444 reviews2020
Dev: Echtra Inc.Pub: XD
Windows
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 14.7 hrs≥1hr: 82%
In Torchlight III, Novastraia is again under threat of invasion and it’s up to you to defend against the Netherim and its allies. Gather your wits and brave the frontier to find fame, glory, and new adventures!
Why similar: Action 22.2%, Online Co-Op 21.3%, Co-op 16%, Multiplayer 12.6%, Adventure 10.4%
- #44 Cube Land Arena
73% matchMixed62% of 336 reviews2019
Dev: Jaison Robson GusavaPub: SC Jogos
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
The kingdom of Cubia call for your help, come to this vast kingdom where you will face strong enemies and hard challenges, you are the chosen to defend the cristals of life and finally bring peace to reign of Cubia.
Why similar: Strategy 28.3%, Tactical 21.6%, Fantasy 16.2%, RTS 14.9%, Action 7.9%
- #45 Blightstone
68% matchVery Positive80% of 536 reviews2026
Dev: Unfinished Pixel
Windows
A challenging, turn-based strategy with a roguelike edge. Lead a team of adventurers to destroy the Blightstone and free the world from corruption. Use free movement, dynamic environments and collectable skills to save the crystal, and save the world.
Why similar: Tactical 32.8%, Strategy 27.2%, Fantasy 16.5%, Combat 12.4%, Isometric 11.2%
- #46 Dreadlands
72% matchMixed59% of 226 reviews2020
Dev: Blackfox StudiosPub: Fatshark
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 58%
Welcome to Dreadlands! A perilous landscape brimming with potential in the form of Glow. Command one of 3 unique factions in this turn-based tactical RPG and play through their campaigns, be it solo or Co-Op, or battle it out in PvP. So far no one has tamed the Dreadlands. Will you be the first?
Why similar: Tactical 28.7%, Strategy 27.9%, Co-op 17.7%, Character Customization 11%, Isometric 10.2%
- #47 Grounded
68% matchVery Positive90% of 94,772 reviews2022
Dev: Obsidian EntertainmentPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 12.3 hrsMean: 41.5 hrs≥1hr: 94%
The world is a vast, beautiful and dangerous place – especially when you have been shrunk to the size of an ant. Can you thrive alongside the hordes of giant insects, fighting to survive the perils of the backyard?
Why similar: Multiplayer 32.7%, Co-op 27.9%, Open World 14.7%, Online Co-Op 14.2%, Action 5.1%
- #48 Legendary Knight
71% matchVery Positive95% of 75 reviews2020
Dev: Oki AkiPub: Oki Game Lab
Windows
The enemy is invading your lands, and only the Legendary Knight, the king himself, can rally his forces to stand against them. As both ruler and commander, you must lead your army, fortify defenses, and push back relentless waves of invaders to safeguard your kingdom.
Why similar: Strategy 31.1%, Tactical 28.6%, Fantasy 15.3%, Combat 11.6%, Action 10.4%
- #49 Noara: The Conspiracy
70% matchVery Positive82% of 130 reviews2021
Dev: ATYPIQUE studio
Windows
Since the tragedy of the Last Moon, the Lands of Noara are once again under threat. Take up arms and dive into this competitive turn-based game, build your army, react in real time to your opponent's actions and try to win the game!
Why similar: Strategy 22.1%, Tactical 18.7%, Multiplayer 15.1%, Fantasy 12%, Online Co-Op 10.7%
- #50 Wargroove
70% matchVery Positive83% of 5,251 reviews2019
Dev: Chucklefish
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Take to the battlefield with Wargroove, a strategy game for up to 4 players! Choose your Commander and wage turn-based war on battling factions. Design and share maps, cut-scenes and campaigns with easy-to-use editors and in-depth customization tools!
Why similar: Strategy 24.5%, Tactical 16.1%, Co-op Campaign 12.6% ★, Multiplayer 11.2%, Online Co-Op 9.8%
- #51 Empire of the Ants
68% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,145 reviews2024
Dev: Tower FivePub: Microids
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Conquer enemy nests and lead your colony through the perils of the forest in this groundbreaking RTS. Empire of the Ants is a photorealistic, third-person real-time strategy game where you command your insect legions in epic battles.
Why similar: Tactical 24.1%, Strategy 23.5%, RTS 18.7%, Co-op 17%, PvP 16.8%
- #52 Mushroom Wars
70% matchMostly Positive76% of 575 reviews2016
Dev: Zillion WhalesPub: Azur Games
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Mushroom Wars is a dynamic real-time strategy game, where smart strategy meets furious action in epic PvP and PvE battles.
Why similar: Strategy 31.5%, RTS 18.6%, Multiplayer 17.6%, Tactical 16.8%, Action 10.1%
- #53 Toy Tactics
67% matchVery Positive93% of 164 reviews2024
Dev: Kraken EmpirePub: Joystick Ventures
Windows
Become a master strategist in this physics-based Real-Time Tactics game! Command minifig-inspired armies and customize strategies with hand-drawn formations. Conquer unique campaigns for all five armies and unleash massive battles in both single-player and multiplayer modes. Victory awaits!
Why similar: Strategy 17.2%, Tactical 16.3%, Combat 14.5%, Multiplayer 13.9%, Online Co-Op 12.8%
- #54 ENDLESS Legend™ 2
65% matchVery Positive83% of 2,655 reviews2025
Dev: AMPLITUDE StudiosPub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 12.7 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Lead your people to victory on an ever-evolving world in this strategy game featuring asymmetric factions led by powerful heroes. Build your empire, wield political influence, and raise grand armies to wage war in a race to uncover dark secrets buried within the planet.
Why similar: Tactical 28%, Strategy 27.8%, Multiplayer 21.3%, Co-op 19.6%, Singleplayer 3.2%
- #55 Legends of Ellaria
69% matchMixed57% of 827 reviews2021
Dev: Larkon Studio
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 49%
Legends of Ellaria is a unique blend of sandbox action-RPG and real-time strategy. Build a new kingdom for your people, construct and manage its cities, command your troops in epic battles and join them fighting in third-person action, and live adventures in an immersive high fantasy world.
Why similar: Strategy 50.6%, Action 16.9%, RTS 9.3%, Open World 8.3%, Adventure 8%
- #56 Clash II
67% matchMostly Positive72% of 110 reviews2024
Dev: Prime Bit Games SA
Windows
Clash II is a turn-based strategy game in a world steeped in ancient magic. Immerse yourself in its history and explore forgotten land full of magical creatures. Gather and train an army, expand your stronghold, upgrade your heroes! Lead one side of the conflict and decide the fate of the continent!
Why similar: Tactical 33.9%, Multiplayer 21.6%, Strategy 20.6%, PvP 20.1%, Singleplayer 3.8%
- #57 Scarecropia
66% matchVery Positive90% of 61 reviews2025
Dev: JYP Studio
Windows
Here is Scarecropia! Lead at most 400 people to build a settlement. Arm your village to fight against the Goblin army, or invest limited resources in yourself to become unparalleled! Take every cost to survive!
Why similar: Strategy 44.5%, RTS 36.3%, Action 19.2%
- #58 Gods Against Machines
66% matchVery Positive80% of 110 reviews2024
Dev: Silver Eye Studios
Windows
Your world is under attack by a ruthless race of machines, and you are its only hope. Cast epic spells, summon minions or buildings, and destroy the enemy before they conquer your home in this action roguelite strategy game!
Why similar: Strategy 77.5%, Action 18.5%, Singleplayer 3.9%
- #59 Hogwarts Legacy
64% matchVery Positive90% of 369,139 reviews2023
Dev: Avalanche SoftwarePub: Warner Bros. Games
Windows
Median: 26.5 hrsMean: 44.1 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Hogwarts Legacy is an immersive, open-world action RPG. Now you can take control of the action and be at the center of your own adventure in the wizarding world.
Why similar: Open World 27.4%, Fantasy 25.9%, Character Customization 14.9%, Combat 8.1%, Adventure 6.5%