- #1 Microbial Mayhem
97% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Lewis McLauchlan
Windows
Dive into the vibrant and perilous microcosm within the human body in Microbial Mayhem. As a pathogen, your mission is clear: infiltrate and conquer, all while the immune system relentlessly defends its host.
Why similar: Strategy 22.9%, Combat 18.7%, Action 14.5%, Exploration 9.5%, PvE 9%
- #2 Protect Your Soul
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: VyKingPyro
Windows · Linux
Protect Your Soul is a simple arcade inspired game, in which the player has to find a magical portal in order to escape a dark and chaotic realm. This dark realm is filled with monsters trying to kill you and destroy your soul. Your goal is to escape before they do.
Why similar: Strategy 31.4%, PvE 27.8%, Combat 14.2%, 2D 8.2%, Action 7.2%
- #3 Stellar Command
94% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Beeseland Games
Windows
"Command your starship through hostile space in Stellar Command, a turn-based tactical combat game. Manage ship systems, upgrade weapons, and outsmart enemies as you navigate through increasingly dangerous sectors. Every decision affects survival."
Why similar: Strategy 33.5%, Action 21.2%, Space 12.1%, PvE 11.9%, Combat 11.3%
- #4 Cosmic Tempest
92% matchVery Positive93% of 114 reviews2025
Dev: ZERO5GAMES
Windows
Blast through the stars in this high-octane platformer-shooter!
Why similar: Strategy 39.7%, Action 21.9%, Combat 17.9%, Crafting 10.6%, Casual 5.8%
- #5 Iron Armada
93% matchMostly Positive77% of 177 reviews2024
Dev: Bluedrake42Pub: Drakeling Labs
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 816.3 hrs≥1hr: 54%
Iron Armada is a multiplayer, space-faring combat game where players must team up to build a fleet of ships in order to survive the perils of space and defeat the opposing player faction. Build ships of all shapes and sizes, mine resources, and scavenge parts with friends to conquer the universe!
Why similar: Strategy 50.8%, Action 29.1%, Casual 8.3%, Space 8.3%, Adventure 1.3%
- #6 Starion Tactics
96% 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 53.9%, Action 22%, Space 19.5%, Indie 4.7%
- #7 BlockSword
91% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2026
Dev: 오란다Pub: 청강문화산업대학교
Windows
『BlockSword』 is a game about a boy who accidentally releases the Demon King’s seal and sets out to reseal him with a broken block sword. Extend your block sword through attacks and dodges, then consume the increased reach to unleash powerful skills!
Why similar: Action 27.1%, PvE 18.3%, Hand-drawn 15.4%, Combat 14.4%, 2D 7.6%
- #8 RockBuster
95% matchNo user reviews2018
Dev: Twisted Bit Inc.
Windows
As an asteroid miner, your goal is to complete different kind of missions from asteroid mining to securing the galaxy. Buy new more powerful ships, find rare equipment and reveal all the greatest riches of the space rocks.
Why similar: Strategy 55.2%, Action 21.6%, Space 18.5%, Indie 4.8%
- #9 Defect
94% matchMostly Positive74% of 57 reviews2016
Dev: Three Phase Interactive Pty Ltd
Windows · Mac · Linux
Create the most powerful ship in the galaxy piece by piece, take it into battle and then lose your ship to a traitorous crew in an endless cycle of punishment and revenge.
Why similar: Strategy 51.3%, Action 21%, Space 17.2%, 2D 5.7%, Indie 4.7%
- #10 WARZOOM
89% matchPositive81% of 16 reviews2023
Dev: LOUIE SCOTT WATKINS
Windows
Warzoom A Game Of Dynamic Strategy is a fantastic game that's easy to learn and loads of fun to play! It's a tit-for-tat with no two games ever alike. Non stop action from the beginning to the end. Prepare for battle!
Why similar: Strategy 43.6%, Combat 22.9%, Action 22.4%, Casual 4.8%, 2D 4.3%
- #11 FleetCOMM
91% matchMostly Negative23% of 31 reviews2016
Dev: Rogue StarPub: FleetCOMM Technologies LLC
Windows
FLEETCOMM is a tactical squadron combat game overflowing with hardcore maneuvers and space-borne gunplay.
Why similar: Strategy 49.3%, Action 27.5%, Space 17.1%, Indie 6.1%
- #12 Battleship Lonewolf
90% matchMixed59% of 27 reviews2017
Dev: WolfShipGames Co., Ltd.
Windows
Lone Wolf is a game to become a captain of the space warship “Lone Wolf" where in a space battle opera. You will fall into the charm of a gun that emits a powerful firepower toward the enemies, and you will be attracted by the various charms of the space warship “Lone Wolf”.
Why similar: Strategy 36.9%, Action 36.2%, Space 24.4%, Indie 2.6%
- #13 Army Men: Toys in Space
89% matchMixed70% of 83 reviews2017
Dev: The 3DO CompanyPub: 2K
Windows
Finally, proof that little green men exist in outer space! A horde of alien toys has invaded Earth. Now, they've enlisted the Tan Army to help them conquer the galaxy. All hope rests with one man, a green plastic soldier known as Sarge.
Why similar: Strategy 61.4%, Action 38.6%
- #14 The Defenders: The Second Wave
88% matchMixed56% of 96 reviews2015
Dev: FallenMaster
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Fight the ghosts through 50 waves of growing danger. Play as a powerful wizard, a mighty warrior, or a strategic builder to stop the ghost invasion. Evolve your character in the direction you want. Survive until dawn, or die trying.
Why similar: Strategy 61.4%, Action 38.6%
- #15 Uprising 2: Lead and Destroy
87% matchPositive86% of 22 reviews2016
Dev: Cyclone StudiosPub: Ziggurat
Windows
After a century of bloody galactic battle, a horde of intelligent bloodthirsty aliens, known as the Kri’iSara, threaten to exterminate all human life. New Alliance Command is counting on you to destroy the alien menace.
Why similar: Strategy 61.3%, Action 38.7%
- #16 Traffic Cop
86% match4 user reviews25% of 4 reviews2018
Dev: Waden Kane Game StudiosPub: Yes Productions
Windows
It's the 1950s in a city like no other. You're on duty as the local Traffic Cop smack dab in the middle of a busy intersection. Direct traffic, dodge flying food, & unlock bonus rounds to disintegrate aliens, and hunt birds!
Why similar: Strategy 61.3%, Action 38.7%
- #17 Hostage: Rescue Mission
86% matchMostly Negative29% of 24 reviews2018
Dev: InfogramesPub: Atari
Windows
Special Alert: Terrorists have invaded our embassy and seized an undetermined number of hostages...Lives hang in the balance as high ranking diplomats are held at gunpoint...Their safety requires immediate action... prepare to infiltrate the embassy, neutralize the terrorists, and rescue the hostages, or die trying.
Why similar: Strategy 61.1%, Action 38.9%
- #18 Day of Destruction
85% match8 user reviews50% of 8 reviews2018
Dev: SynaptixGames, LLC
Windows
Embrace Your Inner Alien! Rise as the destroyer of cities and conqueror of galaxies. Empower yourself with alien technology as you unlock new weapons and UFOs. Follow your destiny on the Day of Destruction.
Why similar: Strategy 61.1%, Action 38.9%
- #19 Jarheads
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Gareth Williams
Windows · Mac · Linux
Jarheads is a fast-paced tactical shooter with fully-destructible environments. Jarheads comprises of a 50 mission single-player (or two-player online co-op) campaign and a separate online multiplayer experience for up to 8 players with a variety of explosive game modes.
Why similar: Strategy 63.4%, Action 36.6%
- #20 The Lost VR
83% matchPositive85% of 20 reviews2019
Dev: TOMATOVR
Windows
The Lost is ultimate FPS VR game. You must defend yourself from enemies with various guns. The Lost is only available in single mode, and you can gradually clear the stages according to the difficulty. Take over best teleport spots and choose proper guns strategically to defeat enemies!
Why similar: Strategy 61.8%, Action 38.2%
- #21 Uprising: Join or Die
84% matchVery Positive84% of 113 reviews2016
Dev: Cyclone StudiosPub: Ziggurat
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Uprising offers more strategy than a military sim, and more action strategy than a shoot'em up. Using your hi-tech assault tank, loaded with powerful weapons, you need to establish tidal bases, mine for power, build factories and direct legions of allied units against the enemy
Why similar: Strategy 61.8%, Action 38.2%
- #22 Hovershift
84% matchNo user reviews2020
Dev: OuroborOs_
Windows
Test your reflexes with Hovershift and get the highest score on this little arcade game
Why similar: Strategy 61.1%, Action 38.9%
- #23 Lordian: Karma
82% match4 user reviews50% of 4 reviews2018
Dev: oneIMMERSPub: YJM GAMES
Windows
Destroy waves of monsters with your powerful magic crossbow and alchemical traps. Freeze, blow, trample, even burn your enemies with various traps available. From extreme difficulty which can only be experienced through multiplayer to various stages of difficulties for single player.
Why similar: Strategy 62.3%, Action 37.7%
- #24 Xalos Conquest
73% matchPositive100% of 12 reviews2025
Dev: SoulWolfxPub: Theatric Games
Windows
Awaken my Xalos, the Venishien Empire calls for you! Conquer Earth against the Egyptians and Romans with our robotic might. As Sci-Fi meets Medieval in a epic top-down side-scroller war!
Why similar: Strategy 34.9%, Action 20.2%, Combat 11.9%, Space 11.7%, Adventure 5.7%
- #25 Crystal Quest Classic
81% matchPositive86% of 36 reviews2016
Dev: Game Mechanics LLC
Windows · Mac
Crystal Quest is a fast moving, adrenaline-boiling video arcade game from 1987 that won many awards. Now on the latest hardware.
Why similar: Strategy 62.6%, Action 37.4%
- #26 Defender of the Kingdom
72% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: Matias Cancio
Windows
"Indie wave-based defense game with exploration and resource management. Protect the castle, face hordes, and complete missions as the weather and day/night cycle change with each challenge."
Why similar: Strategy 34.3%, Action 22.7%, Combat 15.1%, Exploration 6.5%, Action-Adventure 6.1%
- #27 Maze Madness
81% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2018
Dev: James SchilzPub: Syngaming Studios
Windows
First Person Shooter Through a variety of Mazes and challenges. Each level has different weapons and AI to make each entertaining and increasingly more difficult. Try your luck and Beat your Time to get past each challenge all the levels have in store for you.
Why similar: Strategy 59.9%, Action 40.1%
- #28 Modular Spaceship Project
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Declan Cullen
Windows
Build your spaceship, help your faction conquer the universe, hunt down enemy fleets, and collect resources. Unlock new parts to make your ship stronger and more effective. Capture zones to gain control and dominate the galaxy.
Why similar: Strategy 23.9%, Space 23.1%, Combat 21.8%, Action 15.2%, 2D 6%
- #29 Snails
79% matchMostly Positive79% of 19 reviews2015
Dev: Jorge LimaPub: 2Brains Games
Windows
They are slow and dumb, and they sure need you! Snails is a 2D platformer/puzzle game where the main objective is to help the snails reach the level exit.
Why similar: Strategy 63.4%, Action 36.6%
- #30 Wisentree Spirit
80% matchNo user reviews2018
Dev: OriorInteractifPub: Orior Interactif
Windows
In this virtual reality tower defence, you will embody a hero, push back the enemies assaults, By building a network of defensive Towers and manipulating, internal might that will grant you powers of the mystical Fire.
Why similar: Strategy 59.9%, Action 40.1%
- #31 Tank Tread
78% match5 user reviews40% of 5 reviews2016
Dev: INT2000
Windows · Mac
Tank Tread is a multiplayer real-time strategy game with modern military units.
Why similar: Strategy 63.4%, Action 36.6%
- #32 Throne Clash
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: KY Studio
Windows
In this minimalist placement game, you will command your army to resist the enemy's attack. Simple operation, deep strategy, enjoy the non-stop battle fun.
Why similar: Strategy 61.9%, Combat 28%, Fantasy 5.8%, Singleplayer 4.3%
- #33 The Adventures of Dumpy
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Pixel Crow Studios
Windows · Mac
The Adventures of Dumpy is a 2D adventure platformer that takes you through fun and exciting worlds. Take control of your own character and complete challenges, unlock achievements, save an alien race from certain doom and meet the cyber love of your life.
Why similar: Strategy 32%, Action 17.9%, Combat 12.4%, PvE 11.2%, Casual 5.9%
- #34 DwarVRs
77% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2018
Dev: Beard Wizard
Windows
Experience a unique combination of the strategic elements of a tower defense game mixed with action-packed, first person perspective gameplay, built specifically for VR. Use multiple different towers, and your own skills to defeat hordes of greedy dwarves, before they run away with all your wealth.
Why similar: Strategy 63.4%, Action 36.6%
- #35 NDE Rescue
78% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2016
Dev: 6L6 InteractivePub: KSCM Consulting
Windows · Mac
Become a NDE rescuer & join the international teams that can pull you back from death!
Why similar: Strategy 63.4%, Action 36.6%
- #36 Salvaged
76% matchMixed43% of 14 reviews2016
Dev: Opposable Games
Windows
The human race explores the stars, but a keen focus on the future has left a trail of desolation in the past. You are Alex Pieterson, commander of the salvage ship Thaddeus and its team of hardened agents. You are a remnant of that past, fighting for survival in a huge new galaxy.
Why similar: Strategy 63.4%, Action 36.6%
- #37 Disintegration Technical Beta
77% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,428 reviews
Dev: V1 Interactive, Inc.Pub: Private Division
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 1.2 hrs≥1hr: 20%
Pilot a heavily armed Gravcycle and command your troops on the ground in Disintegration, a new sci-fi first-person shooter unlike any other. Disintegration features both a thrilling single-player campaign and frenetic PvP multiplayer. Join the multiplayer technical beta today and compete against other pilots and their Crews.
Why similar: Strategy 63.4%, Action 36.6%
- #38 Minskies
74% match8 user reviews75% of 8 reviews2019
Dev: Binary EmotionsPub: Piko Interactive LLC
Windows
Minskies Furballs is not a port, but a spiritual clone of Puyo Puyo. In a tournament against a cast of crazy characters, you must guide and rotating falling pairs of cats of different colours to make up colour combinations.
Why similar: Strategy 57.5%, Action 42.5%
- #39 Army Men II
74% matchMixed66% of 149 reviews2017
Dev: The 3DO CompanyPub: 2K
Windows
Army Men II, the sequel to the best-selling title Army Men, takes plastic toy soldier warfare into the kitchen, bedroom, front yard, and garage. Once again Sarge will lead his heroic Green forces into head-melting, plastic-body-part-exploding, combat mayhem; only this time the battle is for control of the kitchen sink!
Why similar: Strategy 65.2%, Action 34.8%
- #40 Topographical Agnosia
66% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: keyboard Monkey
Windows
Topographical Agnosia is a short horror game that revolves around the theme of becoming easily lost. Set in the Australian outback, players must figure out how to progress while trying to refill their car and ultimately get back on the road to escape.
Why similar: Strategy 35.7%, Combat 19.3%, Action 17.6%, Exploration 14%, Adventure 4.7%
- #41 Synthesis: Mind, Body, and Soul
72% matchMixed66% of 38 reviews2020
Dev: Out of Bounds PlaygroundPub: SAU Game Lab
Windows
Synthesis is an extraterrestrial adventure with a twist, you don’t have a body! Swap between foes to maintain your health and gain valuable abilities that will aid in you in your quest.
Why similar: Strategy 48%, Action 29.5%, Exploration 8.3%, Adventure 7.8%, Indie 6.3%
- #42 Lake of Shadows
71% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2021
Dev: Justin Admaja
Windows · Linux
A 2D pixel art side-scrolling resource management with some action, looting, and a bit of exploration that mainly focuses on a small area. Defend yourself against the terror of the night inside your settlement by employing some villagers and give them equipment to further strengthen your defenses.
Why similar: Strategy 26.7%, Combat 19.7%, Action 17.9%, PvE 13.2%, Action-Adventure 7.1%
- #43 Alchemic Jousts
73% matchPositive86% of 44 reviews2016
Dev: Lunatic Pixels
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Alchemic Jousts is a 2D action strategy game where you discover new Skills by combining the ones you already know. Command your elementals and support them with a wide variety of Skills. Control the arena and crush your opponent in one-to-one encounters!
Why similar: Strategy 51.6%, Action 29.8%, Indie 6.8%, Casual 6%, 2D 5.8%
- #44 Near Impact
75% 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 64.5%, Action 35.5%
- #45 March Of Soldiers
71% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2020
Dev: FAYEZ ALRASHEEDIPub: THE MARCH OF KWF
Windows
March Of Soldiers is a real time strategy single player , It is a military game based on the player's skill and the strength of his financial economy
Why similar: Strategy 60.4%, Action 34.9%, 2D 2.9%, Singleplayer 1.8%
- #46 CTU: Counter Terrorism Unit
75% matchMostly Negative31% of 110 reviews2016
Dev: Odin Game StudioPub: Excalibur Publishing
Windows
Join the CTU, arrest dangerous terrorist threats, use gadgets including the snake cam and play online with up to five player co-op
Why similar: Strategy 65%, Action 35%
- #47 John Christian
68% matchPositive82% of 49 reviews2021
Dev: Carlos MartinsPub: Carlos Martins - Blue Crab
Windows
The John Christian Game is a story of heroism of a young man, who after receiving the armor of God, goes in search of imprisoned lives. On his journey, he will need to face obstacles and enemies who want to keep these people in prison.
Why similar: Strategy 42.4%, Action 23%, Combat 13.2%, Adventure 5.9%, Casual 5.8%
- #48 Infinite Abyss
70% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2020
Dev: Seven Arm Octopus
Windows
Infinite Abyss is a combination of a dynamic game of action with strategic elements in a stylized 2D world. You will play the role of the last living astronaut to survive on a lonely planet.
Why similar: Strategy 47.7%, Action 29.4%, Space 16.5%, Indie 6.3%
- #49 Escort Commander
71% matchMostly Positive73% of 15 reviews2018
Dev: CKS Tactical
Windows
Escort Commander is an arcade space shooter blended with strategic and tactical gameplay elements. This is not another mindless shooter. Build your fleet. Outfit your colony. Upgrade your ship. Defend the last colony. Survive.
Why similar: Strategy 41.7%, Action 25.2%, Space 20.6%, Casual 7.2%, Indie 5.3%
- #50 Fractured Voyage
69% match6 user reviews67% of 6 reviews2020
Dev: Jackson Helm
Windows · Mac
In this 2D sci-fi survival based game you must endure the difficulty of surviving on an alien planet, and need to adventure, dig and build your way to freedom.
Why similar: Strategy 24.9%, PvE 15.4%, Action 15.1%, Combat 13.2%, Space 12.9%
- #51 Aether Way
67% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2021
Dev: Fearless Donut
Windows
Aether Way is a 2D space RTS with action/roguelike elements. You play as some abstract life form that travels across the space and evolves.
Why similar: Strategy 58.9%, Action 34%, Indie 7.1%
- #52 Prism Collider
68% matchPositive87% of 23 reviews2017
Dev: Gestmorph Games
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 94%
In this adventure your objective is simple: reach the end of each level. While it may be simple, it's not going to be easy. Using both the white and red layers you'll have to travel across all 30 levels as the game turns from basic puzzles to the hardest challenges you have ever faced.
Why similar: Strategy 65.9%, Action 27.9%, Indie 6.2%
- #53 RoBros
69% matchMixed54% of 85 reviews2017
Dev: Team B.R.O.S.
Windows
Robros is a robot-themed, action-strategy escort shooter where you control two robots to get them to fight their way out of a factory filled with rogue robots. The gameplay is split in two phases: planning and action. The first phase is planning your escape by plotting a vector path on a 2D map.
Why similar: Strategy 60.5%, Action 32.8%, Indie 6.8%
- #54 Lords of War
67% matchMixed63% of 49 reviews2018
Dev: WeMakeApp Studio
Windows
Lords of War is a fast-paced strategic card game that supports real-time PvP battles. Although game design may resemble turn-based TCG/CCG games, game mechanics is more like a real-time 3D card-based roleplaying game – this combination provides an entirely new gaming experience.
Why similar: Strategy 58%, Action 34.9%, Indie 7.1%
- #55 Vertex Dispenser
68% matchMostly Positive75% of 36 reviews2011
Dev: Michael Brough
Windows · Mac
Median: 12 minMean: 42 min≥1hr: 17%
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Why similar: Strategy 60.7%, Action 32.4%, Indie 6.9%
- #56 Battlepillars Gold Edition
66% matchVery Positive84% of 385 reviews2014
Dev: Hitcents
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Battlepillars is a real-time tug-of-war strategy game in which you command caterpillars armed to the teeth with flamethrowers, sticky honey, mines, machine guns, and more!
Why similar: Strategy 69.2%, Action 20.8%, Casual 5.6%, Indie 4.4%
- #57 Raid On Coasts
67% matchMixed46% of 52 reviews2017
Dev: Outlaw Wars
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 10.6 hrs≥1hr: 36%
Raid On Coasts is a real time strategy game set in a massive Middle East themed land mass to cause chaos and carnage on !
Why similar: Strategy 57.5%, Action 35.4%, Indie 7.1%
- #58 Mars Wars
57% matchNo user reviews
Dev: lonewolfdesign
Windows
Mars Wars is a top-down shooter game, where you have to defend your base from aliens on Mars. You control a rover with different weapons that you can use to kill the aliens.
Why similar: Strategy 57.8%, Action 34.5%, Indie 7.6%