- #1 FROM ASHES, BLOOM
97% matchVery Positive93% of 763 reviews2024
Dev: Screenshakes
Windows · Linux
A minimalist rogue-like tower defense where you protect Earth against humanity.
Why similar: Tower Defense 41%, Nature 24.2%, Minimalist 23.4%, Atmospheric 7.8%, Indie 1.9%
- #2 Forbidden Planet
96% matchMixed52% of 361 reviews2016
Dev: Faton
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 9.3 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 28.8%, Indie 25.6%, Strategy 24.5%, Space 21.1%
- #3 Sputnika Game
95% matchVery Positive89% of 652 reviews2024
Dev: egunan
Windows · Linux
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 40.9%, Minimalist 23.7%, Space 14.7%, Atmospheric 9.8%, 2D 7.2%
- #4 Nanuleu
96% matchVery Positive82% of 78 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 35.3%, Minimalist 26.1%, Nature 18%, Strategy 17.8%, Indie 1.8%
- #5 Escape Gaia
94% matchMostly Positive73% of 55 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 60.5%, Strategy 36.9%, Singleplayer 2.2%, Indie 0.5%
- #6 Planetoid
94% matchMixed55% of 108 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 31.7%, Space 23.8%, Indie 8.8%
- #7 Ancient Planet Tower Defense
93% matchVery Positive82% of 1,202 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 70.3%, Strategy 22.5%, Atmospheric 4.4%, Indie 2.7%
- #8 Planets Under Attack
92% matchMostly Positive73% of 1,250 reviews2012
Dev: Targem GamesPub: Topware Interactive
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 9.9 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 94.9%, Space 3.7%, Indie 1.4%
- #9 rymdkapsel
91% matchVery Positive83% of 278 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 36.8%, Minimalist 19.8%, Strategy 18.9%, Space 16.1%, 2D 5.5%
- #10 Radiant Defense
91% matchVery Positive83% of 149 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 40.6%, Strategy 23%, Space 19.4%, Cartoon 8.4%, 2D 5.6%
- #11 Beware Planet Earth
90% matchMostly Positive72% of 340 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 61.1%, Strategy 23.2%, Space 7.4%, 2D 5.4%, Singleplayer 1.7%
- #12 Eufloria HD
89% matchVery Positive88% of 885 reviews2014
Dev: Rudolf Kremers & Alex MayPub: Omni Systems
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 6.9 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%, Singleplayer 2.1%
- #13 Beecarbonize
87% matchVery Positive94% of 2,158 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 55.5%, Nature 36.4%, 2D 6.4%, Singleplayer 1.6%
- #14 A Planet of Mine Legacy
89% matchMixed62% of 65 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 39.9%, Space 27.2%, Strategy 25.7%, 2D 3.9%, Indie 2.3%
- #15 Planetary Life
86% matchVery Positive94% of 919 reviews2025
Dev: Sotenbox
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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 53.2%, Space 29.4%, Atmospheric 17.3%
- #16 Zotrix - Solar Division
88% matchMixed69% of 54 reviews2016
Dev: ZeroBit GamesPub: Ocean Media LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 32.7 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 67.7%, Strategy 28.6%, Indie 3.7%
- #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 46.7%, Space 24.7%, Strategy 24%, Indie 2.5%, Singleplayer 2.1%
- #18 Garden Rescue
86% matchMostly Positive75% of 153 reviews2015
Dev: Rainbow Games
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Help the plants to defend the garden from being invaded by sneaky beetles.
Why similar: Strategy 60.1%, Tower Defense 39.9%
- #19 Protolife
84% matchVery Positive86% of 470 reviews2018
Dev: Volcanic Giraffe
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 7.9 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 57%, Strategy 28.4%, Atmospheric 9.1%, Indie 3.4%, Singleplayer 2.1%
- #20 Artificial Extinction
84% matchMostly Positive76% of 264 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 59%, Strategy 34.8%, Indie 4.7%, Singleplayer 1.4%
- #21 1000 days to escape
83% matchVery Positive84% of 405 reviews2019
Dev: Lemon Squeezy
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 77%
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 74.2%, Indie 11.7%, 2D 10.5%, Singleplayer 3.7%
- #22 Minimalist Tower Defense
81% matchVery Positive95% of 1,841 reviews2024
Dev: Happy213
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Collect resources and establish a defense line before dark And then Facing countless enemies
Why similar: Tower Defense 46.1%, Strategy 22.6%, Minimalist 22.4%, 2D 5.9%, Indie 1.6%
- #23 Roboplant
82% matchMixed65% of 83 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 83.8%, Indie 8.5%, Singleplayer 7.8%
- #24 Calyx
80% matchVery Positive88% of 461 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 47.7%, Strategy 26.3%, Space 26%
- #25 A Game About Feeding A Black Hole
79% matchVery Positive89% of 3,312 reviews2025
Dev: AarimousPub: Aarimous and Thornity
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 93%
A short incremental game about feeding a Black Hole matter by destroying Asteroids, Planets, and Stars.
Why similar: Strategy 33.2%, Minimalist 29.2%, Space 15.3%, 2D 8.5%, Atmospheric 6.7%
- #26 Planet TD
81% matchMixed62% of 276 reviews2023
Dev: MD GamesPub: Next in Game
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 54%
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 64.3%, Strategy 26%, Atmospheric 9.7%
- #27 Planetbase
79% matchMostly Positive80% of 10,422 reviews2015
Dev: Madruga Works
Windows · Mac
Median: 8.1 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 50.2%, Strategy 42.5%, Atmospheric 3%, Singleplayer 2.2%, Indie 2.2%
- #28 Project Tarvotan
82% matchMixed58% of 74 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 64.6%, Space 29.9%, Indie 5.5%
- #29 Project Astra Dominium
78% 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 47.4%, Space 25.2%, Strategy 21.6%, Indie 3.4%, Singleplayer 2.3%
- #30 Red Planet Farming
78% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 888 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 11.2%, Singleplayer 3.2%
- #31 Firework War
76% matchVery Positive96% of 54 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 42.1%, Strategy 29.3%, Minimalist 19.5%, Atmospheric 4%, 2D 3.2%
- #32 Prospector
75% matchMixed70% of 152 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 43.4%, Strategy 36.3%, 2D 10.7%, Indie 5.4%, Singleplayer 4.2%
- #33 Freaking Meatbags
77% matchVery Positive86% of 174 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 56.5%, Strategy 39.6%, Indie 3.9%
- #34 Terra Nil
73% matchVery Positive87% of 8,729 reviews2023
Dev: Free LivesPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 7.9 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 43%, Strategy 37%, Atmospheric 17.4%, Singleplayer 2.5%
- #35 Battle for Orion 2
77% matchVery Positive80% of 76 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 88.5%, Indie 11.5%
- #36 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 82.9%, Indie 11.5%, Singleplayer 5.6%
- #37 Low Oxygen
74% matchVery Positive89% of 313 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 40.5%, Space 29.9%, 2D 25.8%, Indie 2%, Singleplayer 1.8%
- #38 Plan B: Terraform
71% matchVery Positive91% of 3,595 reviews2025
Dev: Gaddy Games
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 11.2 hrs≥1hr: 81%
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 55.4%, Strategy 39.3%, Indie 5.3%
- #39 Dome Keeper
70% matchVery Positive92% of 22,186 reviews2022
Dev: BippinbitsPub: Raw Fury
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 11.7 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 46.6%, Space 26.7%, Atmospheric 15.1%, 2D 7.5%, Singleplayer 4.1%
- #40 A Game About Making A Planet
72% matchMixed64% of 55 reviews2026
Dev: Acrylic Pixel Games
Windows
'A Game About Making A Planet' is a short, satisfying incremental game. Make a planet by merging particles together. Playtime around 1-2 hours
Why similar: Space 47.2%, Minimalist 24%, Strategy 13.9%, 2D 11.1%, Indie 1.9%
- #41 Planet S
70% matchVery Positive92% of 2,888 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: Space 38.2%, Strategy 37.5%, Atmospheric 17.8%, Indie 3.4%, Singleplayer 3%
- #42 Kasi
73% matchVery Positive96% of 183 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 74.6%, 2D 21.1%, Singleplayer 4.3%
- #43 DO NOT FEED THE VIRUS
72% matchMixed63% of 81 reviews2026
Dev: NimbleGames
Windows
Grow your organism, gather biomass, and expand your colony. A casual, short mouse-driven incremental game focused on growth and progression.
Why similar: Strategy 34.1%, Minimalist 31.1%, Space 18.8%, 2D 8.7%, Indie 4.2%
- #44 Harvest: Massive Encounter
75% matchMostly Positive79% of 164 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 58.2%, Strategy 36.1%, Indie 4.5%, Singleplayer 1.2%
- #45 PLANETS OF WAR
74% matchMixed59% of 297 reviews2017
Dev: Indiecode Games
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 2.7 hrs≥1hr: 11%
This is a Short Clicking Adventure Game in which you Save Earth from an Alien Invasion.
Why similar: Space 77.9%, Indie 22.1%
- #46 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 73.1%, 2D 12.3%, Indie 10.6%, Singleplayer 4%
- #47 Orbitmine
69% matchVery Positive82% of 489 reviews2026
Dev: vibemaker1
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Orbit a planet, fire your laser, and mine it to the core. Upgrade your ship and conquer seasonal hazards across four unique zones. A satisfying incremental mining game set in space.
Why similar: Space 47.7%, Strategy 37.6%, 2D 8%, Singleplayer 4%, Indie 2.7%
- #48 Stellar Initiative
70% matchMostly Positive76% of 412 reviews2024
Dev: Five Head Games
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 6.5 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 53.7%, Strategy 25.6%, Space 13.3%, 2D 6.4%, Singleplayer 1.1%
- #49 Starvester
68% matchMostly Positive70% of 788 reviews2026
Dev: Syphono4Pub: Future Friends Games
Windows
Median: 6.8 hrsMean: 11.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%
A short incremental game about expanding a star-system wide factory to build giant megastructures in space. Deploy swarms of drones, mine resources, unlock upgrades and harvest the power of the stars!
Why similar: Strategy 40.4%, Space 31%, Minimalist 12.6%, 2D 7.2%, Atmospheric 6.9%
- #50 Final Frontier Story
69% matchVery Positive83% of 76 reviews2026
Dev: Kairosoft Co.,Ltd
Windows
Dodge lasers and explore! Planetary Development Simulation
Why similar: Strategy 62.7%, 2D 24.6%, Indie 8.5%, Singleplayer 4.1%
- #51 Tasty Planet
69% matchVery Positive83% of 493 reviews2017
Dev: Dingo Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 50.6 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 63.4%, 2D 16.9%, Indie 11.7%, Singleplayer 8%
- #52 Plankton
71% matchMixed68% of 126 reviews2016
Dev: PanGuoJun
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Minimalist style game : plankton simulation, an electronic pet generated by math codes. Under your care it will slowly grow up and evolve.
Why similar: Minimalist 40%, Nature 29.7%, Atmospheric 19%, Indie 11.3%
- #53 Fire With Fire Tower Attack and Defense
71% matchMixed47% of 233 reviews2016
Dev: Theory Georgiou
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 31%
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 64%, Strategy 31.8%, Indie 4.2%
- #54 Terraformers: First Steps on Mars
67% matchVery Positive89% of 703 reviews2021
Dev: Asteroid LabPub: Goblinz Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 6.1 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 43.8%, Nature 31.4%, Atmospheric 21.5%, Singleplayer 3.3%
- #55 Simultree
66% matchVery Positive86% of 144 reviews2026
Dev: PIPAPOUPub: Coduck Studio
Windows
Simultree is a short incremental game about monitoring life simulations. You're a scientist who runs life simulations in order to gain points to spend in a big skill tree.
Why similar: Strategy 46.9%, Minimalist 43.2%, 2D 8.4%, Singleplayer 1.4%
- #56 Broken Universe - Tower Defense
66% matchVery Positive91% of 313 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 43.5%, Strategy 23.6%, Space 21.5%, 2D 6.8%, Indie 3.1%
- #57 Space Warfare
68% matchMixed58% of 95 reviews2021
Dev: Little Stories
Windows · Mac · Linux
2D casual strategy
Why similar: Strategy 62.3%, Space 29.4%, Indie 8.2%
- #58 Taur
66% matchMostly Positive80% of 2,108 reviews2020
Dev: Echo Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 6.9 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 50.9%, Strategy 24.9%, Minimalist 9.6%, Space 6.9%, Atmospheric 4.3%
- #59 Terraformers
64% matchVery Positive88% of 3,737 reviews2023
Dev: Asteroid LabPub: Goblinz Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 9.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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 57.4%, Atmospheric 36.9%, Singleplayer 5.7%