- #1 FROM ASHES, BLOOM
97% matchVery Positive93% of 731 reviews2024
Dev: Screenshakes
Windows · Linux
A minimalist rogue-like tower defense where you protect Earth against humanity.
Why similar: Tower Defense 41.3%, Nature 24%, Minimalist 23.1%, Atmospheric 8%, Indie 2%
- #2 Forbidden Planet
96% 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: Tower Defense 28.6%, Indie 26.5%, Strategy 24.9%, Space 20%
- #3 Sputnika Game
95% matchVery Positive90% of 613 reviews2024
Dev: egunan
Windows
A Cosmic twist on a Suika-style game with space gravity. Help our little friend Sputnik on his journey to become the Sun.
Why similar: Strategy 41.9%, Minimalist 23.2%, Space 14%, Atmospheric 9.9%, 2D 7.4%
- #4 Nanuleu
96% matchVery Positive82% of 76 reviews2016
Dev: Selva Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Nanuleu is a strategy game where you control a network of magical trees that protect the land from an invading dark force. Gather resources and grow trees to repel the invaders. Each tree has a different role to play in this battle to protect the land.
Why similar: Tower Defense 35.4%, Minimalist 25.6%, Strategy 18.4%, Nature 17.8%, Indie 1.9%
- #5 Escape Gaia
94% matchMostly Positive72% of 53 reviews2024
Dev: Current Games
Windows
you will play as Gaia, the shattered will of a planet, and command your spaceship to explore new worlds, collect and refine various resources, build a home on the damaged spacecraft, summon a wide range of monsters, and ultimately, devour other shattered wills to repair yourself.
Why similar: Tower Defense 59.9%, Strategy 37.5%, Singleplayer 2.1%, Indie 0.5%
- #6 Planetoid
94% matchMixed54% of 104 reviews2017
Dev: GameWriterStudioPub: Conglomerate 5
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 98%
Planetoid is a physics based building game in which you construct facilities and protect humanoids on the planetoid. Build a facilities which can defeat the enemies on your way.
Why similar: Tower Defense 35.8%, Strategy 32.5%, Space 22.6%, Indie 9.2%
- #7 Planets Under Attack
93% 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 95.2%, Space 3.4%, Indie 1.4%
- #8 Ancient Planet Tower Defense
92% matchVery Positive82% of 1,186 reviews2015
Dev: Moonlight Mouse
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Ancient Planet is classic tower defense game. The stronghold of an ancient civilization has been invaded by hordes of alien raiders. Use powerful technologies of the Ancient and repel the attack of the enemy's armies!
Why similar: Tower Defense 69.9%, Strategy 22.8%, Atmospheric 4.5%, Indie 2.8%
- #9 Beware Planet Earth
91% matchMostly Positive72% of 336 reviews2014
Dev: Lightmare StudioPub: Jumping Ram
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Beware Planet Earth! is a beguiling mix of classic tower defense and time management coming to PC via Steam for the first time. Save your cows from the Martian invasion by building an effective defense using towers, traps and objects, and also by firing your Zapper directly at the invading force of little green men!
Why similar: Tower Defense 60.9%, Strategy 23.7%, Space 7%, 2D 5.5%, Singleplayer 1.6%
- #10 rymdkapsel
91% matchVery Positive83% of 277 reviews2014
Dev: grapefrukt games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Build a space station. Command the tiny crew. Explore the galaxy. A meditative space strategy game.
Why similar: Tower Defense 37%, Strategy 19.5%, Minimalist 19.5%, Space 15.4%, 2D 5.6%
- #11 Radiant Defense
90% matchVery Positive83% of 146 reviews2014
Dev: Hexage
Windows
MILLIONS OF ALIENS WILL DIE!Radiant Defense is a tower defense game set in a vibrant universe invaded by countless alien hordes.Build your space fortress any way you wish, set up wide variety of weapons and traps and let the invasions begin!
Why similar: Tower Defense 40.5%, Strategy 23.6%, Space 18.6%, Cartoon 8.6%, 2D 5.8%
- #12 Eufloria HD
89% matchVery Positive89% of 868 reviews2014
Dev: Rudolf Kremers & Alex MayPub: Omni Systems
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 52%
Experience the celebrated strategy gameplay of Eufloria HD. Conquer asteroids in space and use their resources to grow floral creatures that do your bidding. Expand your empire and fight against several teams of AI opponents that all vie for the same resources and can offer fierce opposition.
Why similar: Strategy 88.9%, Indie 9.1%, Singleplayer 2%
- #13 Beecarbonize
86% matchVery Positive94% of 2,094 reviews2023
Dev: Charles Games
Windows · Mac
Do you have what it takes to save the planet? Beecarbonize is an environmental card strategy game with climate change as your opponent.
Why similar: Strategy 56.2%, Nature 35.7%, 2D 6.5%, Singleplayer 1.5%
- #14 Planetary Life
86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 743 reviews2025
Dev: Sotenbox
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Manipulate climate, add plants and evolve creatures in this planet and life sandbox simulation game. From cells to civilizations, spread life throughout the whole planet. Or just enjoy watching your creation burn!
Why similar: Nature 53.3%, Space 28.7%, Atmospheric 18%
- #15 Zotrix - Solar Division
89% matchMixed70% of 53 reviews2016
Dev: ZeroBit GamesPub: Ocean Media LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 32.8 hrs≥1hr: 98%
The battle against Zotrix aliens is getting closer to your door step. Every space station in the network is in danger and Solar Division command needs your help to setup proper strategy for the defense. You are trusted this important task before whole network is taken to the edge of the unknown.
Why similar: Tower Defense 67%, Strategy 29.1%, Indie 3.8%
- #16 A Planet of Mine Legacy
88% matchMixed63% of 62 reviews2019
Dev: Tuesday Quest
Windows
A Planet of Mine is a mini procedural 4X. Starting from a single and unique planet, survive, gather and combine resources, develop your technologies and start the conquest of space.
Why similar: Minimalist 39.5%, Strategy 26.7%, Space 26.3%, 2D 4%, Indie 2.4%
- #17 Space Cycle
85% matchVery Positive94% of 198 reviews2024
Dev: Some Sugar Studio
Windows
Space resources are the battleground for warring factions. As a Space Defense Officer, protect your faction's assets in a vast, hostile universe. Allocate resources, upgrade defenses, and repel relentless enemy attacks! With over 50 unique units and deep strategy, experience real-time tower defense!
Why similar: Tower Defense 47%, Strategy 24.8%, Space 23.7%, Indie 2.6%, Singleplayer 2%
- #18 Garden Rescue
87% matchMostly Positive75% of 150 reviews2015
Dev: Rainbow Games
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Help the plants to defend the garden from being invaded by sneaky beetles.
Why similar: Strategy 60.7%, Tower Defense 39.3%
- #19 Artificial Extinction
84% matchMostly Positive76% of 262 reviews2020
Dev: 100Hr Games Inc
Windows
You have 9 days to find a safe place on the planet. Your ship is low on fuel and you have to land. Setup sentry guns around you to defend yourself while you collect more fuel for the ship. AI controlled Drones and Tanks attack you trying to find weaknesses in your defenses.
Why similar: Tower Defense 58.4%, Strategy 35.4%, Indie 4.9%, Singleplayer 1.3%
- #20 Protolife
84% matchVery Positive86% of 465 reviews2018
Dev: Volcanic Giraffe
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Protolife is an unique tower-based strategy game which gives you a direct control over the builder robot in a struggle against the hungry proto-life organism.
Why similar: Tower Defense 56.5%, Strategy 28.9%, Atmospheric 9.2%, Indie 3.5%, Singleplayer 2%
- #21 1000 days to escape
83% matchVery Positive84% of 401 reviews2019
Dev: Lemon Squeezy
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Only 1000 days left until the end of the world. You have to realize the largest space program ever to save as many people as you can. Explore planets, colonize them, help people find a new home.
Why similar: Space 72.8%, Indie 12.5%, 2D 11%, Singleplayer 3.6%
- #22 Minimalist Tower Defense
81% matchVery Positive95% of 1,706 reviews2024
Dev: Happy213
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Collect resources and establish a defense line before dark And then Facing countless enemies
Why similar: Tower Defense 45.8%, Strategy 23.2%, Minimalist 21.8%, 2D 6.1%, Indie 1.7%
- #23 Calyx
80% 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: Tower Defense 47.9%, Strategy 27.1%, Space 24.9%
- #24 Planet TD
82% matchMixed62% of 274 reviews2023
Dev: MD GamesPub: Next in Game
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 51%
6 different types of towers! 4 planets with different characteristics! 25 different enemies. Drones, Tanks, Biorobotic enemies and many different ground and air vehicles! Snowy and Glacial maps, Desert and Arid lands! Prepare to defend the solar system against invaders!
Why similar: Tower Defense 63.7%, Strategy 26.5%, Atmospheric 9.8%
- #25 Roboplant
81% matchMixed66% of 80 reviews2023
Dev: Rebelpug
Windows · Linux
In a future not too far away, humans are finally able to harvest food on alien planets. Embark on a new journey with your team of robots called Beebop 179. Build and manage a hydroponic farm, grow delicious plants and survive the mysterious challenges of outer space.
Why similar: Nature 83.6%, Indie 8.9%, Singleplayer 7.5%
- #26 Project Tarvotan
82% matchMixed59% of 71 reviews2015
Dev: FlagmanJeremy
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Project Tarvotan allows you to explore the depths of the Milky Way and local universe. Use your wit and resources at hand to plan out your path through each sector. Your demise lurks around every decision. Can you survive long enough and restore balance to the universe?
Why similar: Strategy 66%, Space 28.3%, Indie 5.7%
- #27 Planetbase
79% matchMostly Positive80% of 10,262 reviews2015
Dev: Madruga Works
Windows · Mac
Median: 8.2 hrsMean: 26.2 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Guide a group of space settlers trying to establish a base on a remote planet. Grow food, collect energy, mine resources, survive disasters and build a self-sufficient colony in a harsh and unforgiving environment.
Why similar: Space 48.4%, Strategy 44%, Atmospheric 3.1%, Indie 2.3%, Singleplayer 2.2%
- #28 Project Astra Dominium
79% matchVery Positive90% of 88 reviews2024
Dev: Snob Entertainment UG
Windows · Mac · Linux
Project Astra Dominium is a Tower Defense game with Basebuilding and Automation elements. Build up your base to become a supply hub for Earth's desperately needed materials, gather resources while defending against an unknown alien threat and improve your tower's and AI capabilities.
Why similar: Tower Defense 47.7%, Space 24.1%, Strategy 22.3%, Indie 3.6%, Singleplayer 2.3%
- #29 Firework War
78% matchVery Positive96% of 51 reviews2025
Dev: 正方形劳伦斯Pub: Gamirror Games
Windows
Use a variety of fireworks to fend off misfortune and protect your family!
Why similar: Tower Defense 41.9%, Strategy 29.9%, Minimalist 19%, Atmospheric 4.1%, 2D 3.2%
- #30 A Game About Feeding A Black Hole
74% matchVery Positive89% of 2,623 reviews2025
Dev: Aarimous
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 94%
A short incremental game about feeding a Black Hole matter by destroying Asteroids, Planets, and Stars.
Why similar: Strategy 34.8%, Minimalist 28.4%, Space 14.3%, 2D 8.4%, Atmospheric 7.1%
- #31 Prospector
76% matchMostly Positive72% of 149 reviews2025
Dev: Loonworks Games
Windows
Land on a distant planet in this chill resource management game. Harvest alien resources, build and automate machinery, uncover secrets across the stars and strike shipping deals with distant colonies for exclusive rewards!
Why similar: Space 41.7%, Strategy 37.6%, 2D 11%, Indie 5.7%, Singleplayer 4.1%
- #32 Freaking Meatbags
78% matchVery Positive86% of 173 reviews2015
Dev: Wild FactorPub: Plug In Digital
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 36 minMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 37%
Land on a planet, pick up some rocks, leave before the solar system explodes. Oh, and don't die in the nightly robot attacks! Freaking Meatbags is a humorous real-time strategy game that's all about building a base, mixing meatbag DNA, then convincing those dolts to help you gather resources.
Why similar: Tower Defense 55%, Strategy 40.9%, Indie 4.1%
- #33 Red Planet Farming
75% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 864 reviews2020
Dev: Nina Demirjian
Windows · Mac · Linux
Become the first Agricultural Director of Mars in Red Planet Farming! This casual strategy game tasks players with producing enough food to feed a growing population of settlers on the red planet.
Why similar: Strategy 85.7%, Indie 11.5%, Singleplayer 2.9%
- #34 Terra Nil
73% matchVery Positive88% of 8,333 reviews2023
Dev: Free LivesPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Terra Nil is an intricate environmental strategy game about transforming a barren wasteland into a thriving, balanced ecosystem. Bring life back to a lifeless world by purifying soil, cleaning oceans, planting trees, and reintroducing wildlife, then leave without a trace.
Why similar: Nature 42%, Strategy 37.9%, Atmospheric 17.7%, Singleplayer 2.4%
- #35 Low Oxygen
75% matchVery Positive89% of 299 reviews2023
Dev: Alex-Stefan Neagu
Windows · Linux
Explore an abandoned facility on the planet you've crashlanded, solving puzzles with strange plants along the way.
Why similar: Atmospheric 41.2%, Space 28.6%, 2D 26.4%, Indie 2.1%, Singleplayer 1.7%
- #36 Battle for Orion 2
77% matchVery Positive80% of 75 reviews2017
Dev: Infinite Loop Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Earth has been destroyed. Mankind is fractured. The galaxy is at war. But one hope remains: a new home for mankind. Probes detected a habitable planet in the Orion sector. You must fight your way to it, but nothing is as it seems. A more devious plan is underway that threatens the entire galaxy.
Why similar: Strategy 88.4%, Indie 11.6%
- #37 Planet Miner
76% matchVery Positive80% of 61 reviews2021
Dev: Cherniukh Andrii
Windows
Remove fog, look for and mine minerals, construct buildings, upgrade the rover and reach the portal.
Why similar: Space 82%, Indie 12.5%, Singleplayer 5.6%
- #38 Dome Keeper
72% matchVery Positive92% of 19,233 reviews2022
Dev: BippinbitsPub: Raw Fury
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 10.8 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Defend against waves of alien monsters in this unique roguelike action miner. Dig for resources, collect useful gadgets, and upgrade equipment to increase odds of survival – just hurry back before your dome is destroyed!
Why similar: Tower Defense 47%, Space 25.7%, Atmospheric 15.5%, 2D 7.8%, Singleplayer 3.9%
- #39 Harvest: Massive Encounter
77% matchMostly Positive79% of 159 reviews2009
Dev: Oxeye Game Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 54%
Harvest: Massive Encounter is an award-winning real-time strategy game with battles of epic proportions and a unique style of resource management and exploration. Build power plants, mineral harvesters and defense towers and make sure they have sufficient energy to fend off endless hordes of evil aliens.
Why similar: Tower Defense 57.6%, Strategy 36.6%, Indie 4.7%, Singleplayer 1.1%
- #40 Planet S
71% 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 38.9%, Space 36.4%, Atmospheric 18.2%, Indie 3.6%, Singleplayer 2.9%
- #41 Plan B: Terraform
70% matchVery Positive91% of 3,463 reviews2025
Dev: Gaddy Games
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 10.9 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Terraform a lifeless rock into a lush and habitable world. Build trucks, trains, and sprawling factories on an enormous hexagonal planet. Grow its population to millions. Enjoy a dynamic simulation of atmosphere, temperature, water, and forests.
Why similar: Minimalist 54.2%, Strategy 40.4%, Indie 5.5%
- #42 Kasi
73% matchVery Positive96% of 182 reviews2021
Dev: Kaikalii
Windows
Be a plant. Manage water and sunlight for photosynthesis. Grow branches into the sky and roots into the earth. Become the tallest, most efficient tree, a snaking vine with many shoots, or just a nice bush.
Why similar: Minimalist 74.1%, 2D 21.8%, Singleplayer 4.1%
- #43 Earthtongue
73% matchVery Positive90% of 210 reviews2015
Dev: June StringsPub: junestrings
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Care for a miniature ecosystem in a strange world, exert limited influence to encourage the growth of different fungi and bugs and try to maintain the balance of life.
Why similar: Nature 72.7%, 2D 12.7%, Indie 10.8%, Singleplayer 3.9%
- #44 Stellar Initiative
71% matchMostly Positive77% of 390 reviews2024
Dev: Five Head Games
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 66%
Stellar Initiative is a roguelike tower defense game where you land on the planet and use your orbit ship to deliver buildings and support you with fire. Complete missions, install new upgrades, discover powerful artifacts, and find the best strategy!
Why similar: Tower Defense 53.4%, Strategy 26.3%, Space 12.7%, 2D 6.5%, Singleplayer 1%
- #45 Final Frontier Story
70% matchVery Positive82% of 55 reviews2026
Dev: Kairosoft Co.,Ltd
Windows
Dodge lasers and explore! Planetary Development Simulation
Why similar: Strategy 62.9%, 2D 24.5%, Indie 8.7%, Singleplayer 3.9%
- #46 Fire With Fire Tower Attack and Defense
74% matchMixed47% of 232 reviews2016
Dev: Theory Georgiou
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 30%
Fire with Fire is an online player vs player tower defense strategy game about ascendant fireball creatures fighting over the last remaining fuel sources of a dying planet. Save the trees and rise up the leader boards. New unique towers, creeps and arenas in development.
Why similar: Tower Defense 63.3%, Strategy 32.3%, Indie 4.3%
- #47 Space Warfare
72% matchMixed58% of 94 reviews2021
Dev: Little Stories
Windows · Mac · Linux
2D casual strategy
Why similar: Strategy 63.6%, Space 27.9%, Indie 8.5%
- #48 Terraformers: First Steps on Mars
69% matchVery Positive89% of 696 reviews2021
Dev: Asteroid LabPub: Goblinz Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 49%
Terraformers: First Steps on Mars is a free prologue of Terraformers, featuring an exclusive challenge to lead humanity's first attempt at settling the Red Planet.
Why similar: Strategy 44.5%, Nature 30.7%, Atmospheric 21.6%, Singleplayer 3.1%
- #49 Stellarcraft The Prologue
69% matchVery Positive91% of 76 reviews2024
Dev: DreamStudios
Windows
Stellarcraft is a thrilling sci-fi tower defense game where you explore planets, gather resources, and fend off enemy threats—solo or in 4-player co-op. Play the free demo now! 🚀
Why similar: Tower Defense 53.3%, Strategy 25.9%, Atmospheric 14.7%, Indie 3.9%, Singleplayer 2.1%
- #50 Miner Lou
71% matchMostly Positive77% of 87 reviews2019
Dev: Fuzzy Code Studio LLC
Windows
Mine and combine gems for your defenses. Play Arcade Mode and accompany Lou on a journey to save the Star Babies.
Why similar: Strategy 49.1%, Tower Defense 44.4%, Indie 6.6%
- #51 Tasty Planet
70% matchVery Positive83% of 446 reviews2017
Dev: Dingo Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 53.5 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Control a tiny ball of grey goo with the ability to eat anything smaller than itself. The more it eats, the bigger it gets! Soon you'll be able to eat the entire planet!
Why similar: Strategy 64%, 2D 16.8%, Indie 11.7%, Singleplayer 7.5%
- #52 Broken Universe - Tower Defense
67% matchVery Positive91% of 311 reviews2023
Dev: Jinthree Studio
Windows
Get ready to rethink all your defense strategies! Build barricades to stop monsters, or lure them into a maze and attack. A variety of stages that change each time depending on how you play them.
Why similar: Tower Defense 43.6%, Strategy 24.2%, Space 20.5%, 2D 6.9%, Indie 3.2%
- #53 Stellar Survivor
69% matchMixed66% of 175 reviews2019
Dev: Sticks & Stones
Windows
Stranded on an alien planet, you must defend your Powercore! Use your weapons to fight hordes of alien enemies and strategically use traps in this new FPS tower-defense survival game!
Why similar: Tower Defense 43.8%, Strategy 32.9%, Space 13.3%, Atmospheric 7.7%, Indie 2.4%
- #54 Infested Planet
67% matchVery Positive94% of 3,014 reviews2014
Dev: Rocket Bear Games
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Command a team of 5 elite soldiers against an alien horde of 100,000. Surrounded on all sides, you must outmaneuver and outsmart the enemy.
Why similar: Tower Defense 50%, Strategy 41.8%, Indie 3.3%, 2D 2.6%, Singleplayer 2.3%
- #55 Galaxy Defense War
65% matchVery Positive97% of 144 reviews2025
Dev: Zero Space
Windows
'Galaxy Defense War' is a roguelike tower defense game where you need to select suitable galactic principles from randomly dropped heroes and equipment to form a combat-ready team to resist alien invaders.
Why similar: Tower Defense 45.3%, Strategy 33.8%, Cartoon 11.7%, 2D 6.4%, Indie 1.5%
- #56 Terraformers
65% 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: Space 56%, Atmospheric 38.4%, Singleplayer 5.6%
- #57 Taur
67% 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: Tower Defense 50.4%, Strategy 25.7%, Minimalist 9.5%, Space 6.6%, Atmospheric 4.4%
- #58 This Isn't Just Tower Defense
66% matchMixed61% of 113 reviews2025
Dev: Pri Games
Windows
Defend your base with placeable towers that can be upgraded endlessly. Automate your production and make sure there's enough power to keep everything running.
Why similar: Tower Defense 55.2%, Strategy 24.6%, Atmospheric 11%, Nature 7.3%, Singleplayer 1.9%
- #59 PLANET ALPHA
68% matchMixed70% of 1,107 reviews2018
Dev: Planet Alpha ApSPub: Team17 Digital Ltd
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 88%
PLANET ALPHA, a beautiful alien world filled with mystery and danger. Pursued by relentless enemies, you must harness the power of night and day as you struggle to survive.
Why similar: Space 47%, Atmospheric 34.6%, 2D 9.7%, Indie 4.5%, Singleplayer 4.2%
- #60 Durka Simulator
64% matchVery Positive94% of 1,713 reviews2023
Dev: Crucial ExperimentPub: Unknown Softwares Lab
Windows · Linux
A visual novel set in a universe where the orderlies are trying to take over our planet.
Why similar: Minimalist 52.2%, Atmospheric 21.9%, 2D 14.2%, Indie 6.6%, Singleplayer 5.1%