- #1 Ambusher
97% match5 user reviews20% of 5 reviews2023
Dev: Bilal DemirPub: Pirasa Studios
Windows · Linux
Ambusher is a tower defense game. Set your traps. Build your towers. Prepare your defense and survive until sunrise.
Why similar: Action RTS 30.2% ★, RTS 23%, Card Game 20.7%, Strategy 8.4%, Stylized 6.2%
- #2 Soul Shards
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Psion Tech, S.A.
Windows
Soul Shards is a real time strategy game that combines the deep strategy of traditional card games with the immersion and fast pace of FPS games
Why similar: Trading Card Game 33.5% ★, Strategy 18.9%, Card Game 18.9%, RTS 18.3%, Action 10.4%
- #3 Taste of Power: Medieval
96% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: OneOcean
Windows
Master the art of war in brutal action-RTS across an alternate medieval world. Lead Europe, China or the Timurids to supremacy through strategic brilliance and lightning-fast tactics. Expand your realm, advance powerful technologies and lead massive armies. DISCOVER NEW HORIZONS OF THE MEDIEVAL WARS
Why similar: Action RTS 34.4% ★, RTS 34.3%, Strategy 14.3%, Medieval 9.7%, Stylized 7.3%
- #4 Basefall
95% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Jabali GamesPub: GDG
Windows
A competitive multiplayer strategy game blending lane combat and dynamic upgrades. Spawn units, unlock spells, and create insane build synergies to destroy the enemy castle.
Why similar: Action RTS 25.6% ★, RTS 23.6%, Dragons 12.9% ★, Strategy 9%, Action 5.2%
- #5 Loop Firefighters
94% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2026
Dev: Darius games
Windows
Save homes, plan your tactics on the circular track and build a deck of abilities as Loop Firefighters combines deckbuilding with strategic decision making on a procedural city loop.
Why similar: Action RTS 22.5% ★, Trading Card Game 21.6% ★, RTS 21.6%, Card Game 19.7%, Strategy 11.3%
- #6 Classic Tower Defense 2
94% matchPositive94% of 16 reviews2026
Dev: Blacksmith Forge
Windows
Classic tower defense rules meet modern systems. Build medieval towers, face adaptive waves, and experiment with upgrades, modifiers, and roguelike progression.
Why similar: Action RTS 33.1% ★, RTS 25.5%, Dragons 13.8% ★, Strategy 12.8%, Magic 4.5%
- #7 Rush The Towers
93% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2025
Dev: Ian Jowe
Windows
Will you break through enemy defenses, or watch your forces fall before the towers?
Why similar: Action RTS 36.3% ★, RTS 28.4%, Strategy 16.1%, Medieval 6.1%, Colorful 5.8%
- #8 Drift Wars
92% matchNo user reviews
Dev: BRZDRIFT
Windows · Linux
A new style of RTS that focuses heavily on terraforming and changing terrain to different types to overcome your opponent ! Inspired by old-school RTSes but with next-generation RTS ideas !
Why similar: Action RTS 38.7% ★, RTS 30.3%, Strategy 16.6%, Colorful 5.6%, 3D 4.8%
- #9 Jaro TCG
91% match9 user reviews78% of 9 reviews2025
Dev: Devour LabsPub: Santiago Peniza Amoros
Windows
Juega ya mismo a Jaro TCG. Enfréntate a tus amigos invitándolos con un código y que gane el mejor.
Why similar: Trading Card Game 40.6% ★, Card Game 26.8%, Strategy 17.3%, Fantasy 5.2%, 3D 4.9%
- #10 Unpeaceful
91% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Experience10Games
Windows
Unpeaceful is a fast-paced real-time strategy game focused on intense 1v1 duels. Expand your domain by building bridges between islands, placing structures, capturing enemy territory, and awakening ancient gods to claim victory.
Why similar: Action RTS 35.2% ★, RTS 28.6%, Strategy 9.3%, PvP 6%, Magic 6%
- #11 BURGGEIST
89% matchVery Positive98% of 234 reviews2024
Dev: GHRIAN STUDIO
Windows
With the walking fortress Burggeist at your command, fight back the enemies and build "the Tower."
Why similar: Action RTS 40.7% ★, 3D Platformer 14.8%, Strategy 12.2%, RTS 7.7%, Action 6.6%
- #12 Command & Conquer™ and The Covert Operations™
89% matchMostly Positive73% of 403 reviews2024
Dev: Westwood StudiosPub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 10.5 hrs≥1hr: 36%
The legendary RTS game which started it all. Will you side with the humanistic GDI or bring the world to its knees with Kane and the Brotherhood of Nod. Your adversaries are without mercy. And so are you.
Why similar: RTS 36.5%, Action RTS 34.5% ★, Strategy 19%, Action 10%
- #13 SCALE: Rise of Dragons
87% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Upscale Games
Windows
SCALE is a highly competitive and FREE fantasy card game that takes all of the best mechanics of popular TCG's and puts them into one action-packed game that gives you ALL of the cards for free. You can react to every move your opponent makes, making for exciting and fast paced competition!
Why similar: Trading Card Game 26.6% ★, Dragons 19.4% ★, Card Game 18.5%, Strategy 8.2%, Medieval 5.6%
- #14 Chelesste
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: str4nger
Windows
Embark on an epic journey where chess meets magic and digital card games in Chelesste! Engage in battles on a mystical chessboard as you command powerful cards. Strategize and outwit your opponents in this thrilling blend of strategy, card gameplay, and chess-inspired tactics.
Why similar: Trading Card Game 49.5% ★, Card Game 24.4%, Strategy 14.2%, PvP 7%, Fantasy 4%
- #15 Stick Infinite Kingdom
85% matchMostly Positive71% of 37 reviews2025
Dev: Arckon Arts
Windows
Master strategic gameplay as you build, train, and upgrade units to protect your base. With an immersive storyline, stunning visuals, and easy controls, it's an epic battle for survival!
Why similar: Action RTS 37% ★, RTS 25.3%, Strategy 9.2%, Third Person 7.3%, Magic 5.3%
- #16 Elyndorh
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Filip Gichev
Windows
Command armies of wizards, gather resources, and build magical structures to dominate the battlefield. Use powerful spells, customize your hero, and outsmart opponents in intense solo or multiplayer battles.
Why similar: Action RTS 40.7% ★, RTS 22.6%, Strategy 9.6%, PvP 5.9%, Action 4.2%
- #17 Songs of the Chalice
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: vodasoft_tm
Windows
Song of the Chalice is a simple 3D realtime strategy for a single player with tower defense mechanics, inspired by the events of the Hussite era (1419-1420).
Why similar: Action RTS 36.6% ★, RTS 29%, Strategy 14.9%, Stylized 7.7%, Medieval 5.4%
- #18 Crystal Clash
83% matchVery Positive83% of 1,368 reviews2022
Dev: Crunchy Leaf Games
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Crystal Clash is a mix of Lane Battles and Deckbuilding - with action-packed tug-of-war strategy, just like your favorite RTS mods from back in the day! :) Play 2v2 or co-op with a friend, or pair up with new allies and enemies! Collect cards, build your decks and have fun crushing your enemies!
Why similar: Action RTS 29.3% ★, Trading Card Game 21.5% ★, RTS 13.4%, Card Game 13.4%, Strategy 6.2%
- #19 Command & Conquer Red Alert™, Counterstrike™ and The Aftermath™
82% matchMostly Positive79% of 370 reviews2024
Dev: Westwood StudiosPub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 10.1 hrs≥1hr: 32%
Surrender is not an option
Why similar: Action RTS 38.6% ★, RTS 30.6%, Strategy 21.8%, Action 9%
- #20 Defend the Dead
80% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Loaded Goat Games
Windows
Defend the Dead is a 3D action tower defense game where pesky humans try to destroy your chaos crystal Set traps, cast spells, and rise into battle, upgrading your skills to fend off endless waves.
Why similar: Action RTS 30.1% ★, RTS 22.7%, Strategy 8.8%, Stylized 6%, Third Person 5.8%
- #21 Card Gauntlet
81% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Figure 9
Windows · Mac
Take on the Card Gauntlet! Pick one of 6 Specializations, each with its own set of unique skill cards to collect and build a totally unique deck. Fight monsters, roll the dice, and triumph!
Why similar: Trading Card Game 35.2% ★, Card Game 26.9%, Strategy 16.6%, Stylized 6.2%, Third Person 5.8%
- #22 Quetzal - Card Battle TCG
79% match8 user reviews75% of 8 reviews2025
Dev: Sandbag Games
Windows
Quetzal is the ultimate Card Battle game based on Aztec mythology. Fight in fast-paced duels with powerful Creatures and Spells, upgrade cards and upgrade your base to get more rewards, play online or offline and collect all the cards to build the best deck!
Why similar: Trading Card Game 32.2% ★, Card Game 21.3%, Dragons 14.6% ★, Strategy 9.4%, Stylized 6.3%
- #23 Soul Rift
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Mysak Danylo
Windows
Soul Rift is a mix of RPG and RTS in a magical world where you will take on the role of a wizard with an army of magical creatures. - Learn spells and use them in tactical battles. - Summon a variety of creatures. - Build magical structures that improve your abilities.
Why similar: Action RTS 30.5% ★, RTS 20.7%, Dragons 15.8% ★, Strategy 6.1%, Third Person 5.8%
- #24 Throne Tides
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Idea Binding Lab
Windows · Mac
"Throne Tides" combines Auto Chess, Deck Building and Real Time Strategy genre to provide unique gameplay experience.
Why similar: Action RTS 28% ★, RTS 23.2%, Card Game 19.3%, Strategy 6.6%, Magic 4.9%
- #25 DRAKERZ-Confrontation
78% matchMixed52% of 259 reviews2014
Dev: Peoleo Entertainment
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 10.6 hrs≥1hr: 52%
The Trading Card Game in Augmented Reality.
Why similar: Trading Card Game 41% ★, Card Game 39.7%, Strategy 19.4%
- #26 No King No Kingdom II
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Fullmetal Developer
Windows
You are the King in the first-person strategy game. Manage villagers, collect resources and build your castle. Сreate army not only of knights, but also with griffins, trolls or even mighty dragons. Mount your favorite fantasy creature and join the battle. Rise royal scepter to lead your kingdom.
Why similar: Action RTS 28% ★, RTS 26.8%, Dragons 14.7% ★, Strategy 14.5%, Action 8.6%
- #27 Astral Heroes
77% matchMixed70% of 336 reviews2016
Dev: Apus Software
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 16.8 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Astral Heroes is a Collectible Card Game that's simple to learn, exciting to play, and deep enough to challenge even the greatest strategists. It's the spiritual sequel to our older game, Astral Masters, which still enjoys a loyal following over ten years after its release!
Why similar: Trading Card Game 45.5% ★, Card Game 34.6%, Strategy 19.9%
- #28 Immortal Magus
76% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: AcroGames
Windows
Immortal Magus is a throwback to old 'artillery' games such as Scorched Earth or Pocket Tanks, but in a fantasy setting. In a simple mixture of turn-based and real-time strategy, defeat your enemy by hurling spells and summoning Units in destructible environments.
Why similar: Action RTS 38.2% ★, RTS 32%, Strategy 17%, Colorful 5.1%, Fantasy 3.6%
- #29 Blast
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Cross The Ages
Windows · Mac
Take on your opponents in strategic 5-minute duels! Collect over 800 unique cards, master 7 elements and their synergies, and dominate the board in this free-to-play tactical card game. PC and Mobile - Cross-play enabled!
Why similar: Trading Card Game 33.6% ★, Card Game 24.9%, RTS 15.9%, Strategy 12.9%, PvP 4.1%
- #30 SkyFall Strikers
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: FireAnt StudiosPub: TBD
Windows · Linux
4 minute pvp battles! An intense real-time card strategy game with deep mechanics and quick tactical decisions. Merge cards, deploy units, and use your energy effectively do defeat your opponent!
Why similar: RTS 34.6%, Action RTS 23.4% ★, Card Game 15.8%, Strategy 13.4%, Action 6.6%
- #31 DIMENSION RANGER
74% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: 游际线
Windows · Mac
This is a single-player roguelike card game. You play as Sun Wukong, a legendary figure from Chinese mythology, traveling through multiple parallel universes to save your master. Defeat enemies from parallel universes and gain card powers from these worlds.
Why similar: RTS 27.8%, Card Game 25.7%, Trading Card Game 23.5% ★, Strategy 16%, 3D 2.9%
- #32 Emperor Kingdom
76% matchMixed56% of 16 reviews2017
Dev: Carnivore Games
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Kill your enemy on your line and go forward until the end of the lines.
Why similar: Action RTS 33.8% ★, Trading Card Game 30.1% ★, RTS 25.5%, Medieval 6.3%, Fantasy 4.3%
- #33 Defence of Nythrial
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Fantasy Bytes Entertainment
Windows
Defence of Nythrial is a 2D, Top down, Tower Defence / Real Time Strategy Game.
Why similar: Action RTS 37% ★, RTS 31.1%, Strategy 16.6%, Magic 6%, Medieval 5.2%
- #34 Magic: The Gathering Arena
72% matchMixed62% of 27,376 reviews2023
Dev: Wizards of the Coast LLC
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 89.5 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Magic: The Gathering Arena empowers you to discover your strategy, meet the planeswalkers, explore the multiverse, and battle friends around the world. Start playing for free, challenge your friends, unlock cards, and feel the magic of the original fantasy CCG!
Why similar: Trading Card Game 39.7% ★, Card Game 31.2%, Strategy 12.3%, Magic 4.8%, PvP 4.5%
- #35 Beast Collector
73% matchMixed58% of 12 reviews2023
Dev: Jaeyong AnPub: Sendinair
Windows · Mac
Beast Collector: Capture, Evolve, Battle in this thrilling card game adventure!
Why similar: Trading Card Game 36.6% ★, Card Game 20%, Dragons 13.8% ★, Strategy 8.2%, Magic 5.3%
- #36 Legends of Duels
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Legend
Windows
Legends of Duels is a real-time multiplayer TCG where champions with unique abilities engage in strategic duels. Build your deck and challenge the world!
Why similar: Trading Card Game 35.3% ★, Card Game 19.2%, Strategy 6.8%, Third Person 6.5%, Stylized 5.2%
- #37 Castle War
72% matchMostly Positive73% of 30 reviews2023
Dev: Chaolys
Windows
In this real time strategy game, defeat your friends by destroying their castle. The last player with their castle still standing wins! Players must manage their economy, build their base and defenses, while producing and upgrading their units.
Why similar: Action RTS 30.8% ★, RTS 22.6%, Medieval 8.5%, Strategy 8.4%, Magic 6.8%
- #38 Requia Online
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ODY Technologies e.U.
Windows
🌟 Immerse yourself in a unique TCG/RPG/MMO adventure that blends collectible card and role-playing elements, defying traditional turn-based card game norms to deliver a very distinctive single and multiplayer experience for the first time on iOS, Android, and Steam. Made with 💖 in Austria.
Why similar: Trading Card Game 34% ★, Action RTS 22.6% ★, Card Game 17.9%, Strategy 6.1%, Magic 5%
- #39 Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel
70% matchMostly Positive72% of 97,338 reviews2022
Dev: KONAMI
Windows
Median: 8.1 hrsMean: 93.0 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Yu-Gi-Oh! MASTER DUEL is the ultimate free-to-play cross-platform strategy card game with fast-paced Duels, stunning HD graphics and a new, dynamic soundtrack! Get ready to challenge Duelists around the world!
Why similar: Trading Card Game 36.4% ★, Card Game 35.3%, Dragons 9% ★, Strategy 8.7%, PvP 5.2%
- #40 Gribblin Defense
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Dev Squared
Windows
A tower defense game where you must defend your home planet from endless waves of Gribblins!
Why similar: Action RTS 35.5% ★, RTS 26.1%, Strategy 9.1%, Stylized 7.9%, Third Person 5.6%
- #41 Hurricane Abyss
71% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2024
Dev: Hurricane Abyss
Windows
It is a space simulation adventure game that combines spacecraft control and planet exploration.
Why similar: RTS 31.5%, Card Game 29.5%, Strategy 20.7%, 3D Platformer 18.4%
- #42 Cheeselords
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Paweł Murias
Windows
An RTS where you fight, build, and recruit on faraway planets. Decadent aristocrats will pay a fortune for the delicious cheese from the most alien of worlds. Armed with modern controls and your trusty army, bring home the cheddar 🧀
Why similar: Action RTS 46.4% ★, RTS 27.4%, Strategy 13%, PvP 6.7%, Stylized 5.7%
- #43 Forsaking Valhalla
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Stemmlar Technologies
Windows
A survival RTS game where you defend your village against relentless waves of Norse mythological creatures. Build defenses, train warriors, and gather resources to survive as long as possible. If your Town Hall falls, it's game over. How long will you last?
Why similar: Action RTS 39.2% ★, RTS 25.9%, Strategy 9.4%, Stylized 5.3%, Medieval 4.6%
- #44 Kingdom Under Fire: A War of Heroes (GOLD Edition)
69% matchVery Positive86% of 269 reviews2022
Dev: Bloom TechnologyPub: IncrediSoft
Windows
- World first to achieve a successful serverless online gaming feature by utilizing Locus Chain Blockchain technology - RPG game mode with multi-play capability - Unique RTS/RPG Hybrid
Why similar: Action RTS 34.7% ★, RTS 33.2%, Strategy 18.1%, Action 8.8%, PvP 4.2%
- #45 Draconis 8
68% matchMostly Positive78% of 18 reviews2026
Dev: Wise Wizard Games, LLC
Windows
Draconis 8: A fast-paced, highly accessible tactical card game. Each booster pack is also a fully playable, unique deck with 1 Dragon, 7 Champions, and 1 Terrain. Unlike other TCG-style games, each card is not only unique, but balanced. Play single-pack, constructed, or triple-pack - online or solo.
Why similar: Trading Card Game 29.1% ★, Dragons 24.1% ★, Card Game 23.4%, Strategy 9.8%, PvP 5.5%
- #46 考试 Exam
68% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: Timothy
Windows
This is a game that simulates student exams. By skillfully using cards, you can increase the scores and accuracy of questions, pass exams with gradually increasing difficulty, maintain sufficient vitality, and ultimately graduate successfully.
Why similar: Trading Card Game 46.4% ★, RTS 22.4%, Card Game 21%, Strategy 10.3%
- #47 Parallel
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Parallel Studios
Windows
Earth, 10,000 years in the future. Five parallel evolutions of humanity fight for control of the planet they once called home. Pick a faction, build a deck, and battle your peers from around the world for control over Earth and the ultimate source of power in the galaxy.
Why similar: Trading Card Game 44.5% ★, Card Game 28.6%, Strategy 18.7%, PvP 3.8%, Deckbuilding 3.3%
- #48 Retaliation Path of Kingdoms
69% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: MNZ SoftwarePub: Xteam Software Solutions srl
Windows
Path of Kingdoms is a strategy game where the player must defeat all the factions of the kingdom to reach the goal, each faction has a story that evolves as it conquers territories.
Why similar: Action RTS 39.1% ★, RTS 33.3%, Strategy 18.3%, 3D 4.8%, Fantasy 4.5%
- #49 Global Conflict - The Trading Card Game
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Studio 37
Windows
BUILD, BATTLE, and CONQUER your way to victory in Global Conflict - The Trading Card Game! Assemble decks with strategic precision and engage in fierce turn-based battles against rival factions. Each move and decision will shape the course of the game, offering endless challenges and triumphs.
Why similar: Trading Card Game 50.5% ★, Card Game 26.6%, Strategy 14.9%, 3D 4.9%, Deckbuilding 3.1%
- #50 Moss Piglets
67% match7 user reviews88% of 8 reviews2024
Dev: Tardigrade Games
Windows
This real-time strategy game requires you to direct your horde of moss piglets through dynamic terrains and great dangers.
Why similar: Action RTS 38% ★, RTS 29.7%, Strategy 12.1%, Action 6.6%, Colorful 5.5%
- #51 Galaxy Trek
67% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: Peritoma Studios
Windows
Galaxy Trek is a fun, simple and addictive indie game that will test your reflexes, strategy and skill. Each game you play is unique!
Why similar: Action RTS 54.7% ★, RTS 26.4%, Strategy 12.3%, Action 6.7%
- #52 Silberheim Evolving Card Game
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Beyond Worlds GmbH
Windows · Mac · Linux
Silberheim Evolving Card Game is a highly complex CCG with rich lore and customizable cards. Discover your own path to harnessing the magical resource Flux and unlock new memory fragments (cards) to prove yourself in the mystical world of Silberheim.
Why similar: Trading Card Game 42.3% ★, Card Game 27.8%, Strategy 17%, Fantasy 4.9%, PvP 4.8%
- #53 Monsters & Magics: Digital Card Game
66% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Vestri the Dwarf
Windows · Linux
Battle against your friends online or computer controlled enemies in this digital card game. Play with the unique Summoning mechanic while the Action point system keep turns short and impactful. Unlock new cards by playing to build decks with varied strategies.
Why similar: Trading Card Game 43.3% ★, Card Game 28.4%, Strategy 17.2%, Fantasy 4.7%, PvP 3.5%
- #54 The Valiant
66% matchMixed66% of 331 reviews2022
Dev: KITE GamesPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Embark on a journey of brotherhood and redemption in The Valiant, a squad-based RTS set in 13th Century Europe and the Middle East. Command and level-up your medieval knights as you fight through an epic SP campaign, then take your skills online in both cooperative and competitive MP modes.
Why similar: RTS 35.2%, Action RTS 34.3% ★, Strategy 13.8%, Medieval 10.2%, PvP 3.4%