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60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Strategy, Indie, Board Game, Casual.

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PlayUSA is an online turn-based strategy game in which the goal is to buy as many cities as you can with your starting balance of $100 billion, building a network of planes in between the cities to gain points, play with 1-3 friends or if you have a shortage of friends, strangers don’t bite either.

Reviews: Mixed — 46% — of 67 reviews
Released: 2018-03-20
Developer: Sebastian Havens
Publisher: Gavisus Games
Genres: Indie, Strategy
Platforms: Windows
Median playtime: 12 min
Mean playtime: 3.2 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 24%

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    Dev: Daisu Games
    Windows
    Median: 6 minMean: 11.8 hrs≥1hr: 16%

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  2. #2 Gromopoli
    94% matchVery Positive82% of 192 reviews2025
    Dev: kilo
    Windows

    "Gromopoli" is an online board game. Buy properties, receive rent and avoid the enemy's properties to survive. Play with up to 7 other players, with team of 2 to 4 players, and on boards of varying sizes!

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  3. #3 Ortus Arena, strategy board game online, FOR FREE
    96% matchMixed60% of 52 reviews2016
    Dev: Firebrush StudiosPub: Plug In Digital
    Windows
    Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 25.0 hrs≥1hr: 50%

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    Why similar: Board Game 53.3%, Strategy 30%, Indie 16.8%

  4. #4 Business Tour - Board Game with Online Multiplayer
    96% matchMixed60% of 79,211 reviews2017
    Dev: 8Floor
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 23.0 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    Business Tour is a free-to-play multiplayer tabletop game. Build your own monopoly, play with friends, complete daily tasks, and compete against players from around the world. Easy to learn, fun to master, and perfect for quick matches.

    Why similar: Board Game 71.2%, Strategy 21.4%, Indie 7.4%

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    93% matchVery Positive89% of 1,325 reviews2019
    Dev: Dird GamesPub: XD
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%

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    Why similar: Strategy 45.9%, Board Game 30.4%, Indie 23.8%

  6. #6 Puzzle Strike
    94% matchVery Positive86% of 51 reviews2015
    Dev: Sirlin Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Puzzle Strike is an online deckbuilding puzzle game from David Sirlin, lead designer of Puzzle Fighter HD Remix and creator of the Fantasy Strike universe. Improve your deck (of chips!) as the game unfolds and crush your opponents under a mountain of gems!

    Why similar: Strategy 62.4%, Indie 37.6%

  7. #7 SUPREMACY: WORLD WAR 3
    92% matchMostly Positive75% of 5,805 reviews2018
    Dev: Dorado Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 36.3 hrs≥1hr: 60%

    This Long Term Strategy Game lets you take control of the armed forces of your nation. Become responsible for its military expansion, technological research and economic development. Form alliances and wage total war for global dominance on the battlefields of World War 3.

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    91% matchMixed60% of 86 reviews2020
    Dev: Nalu Zou
    Windows · Mac · Linux

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  9. #9 Desert Ashes
    90% matchMixed53% of 80 reviews2014
    Dev: Nine Tales Digital
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 72%

    Desert Ashes is a turn based strategy game with online multiplayer and single player campaigns, it also boasts an innovative menu system allowing you to play multiple games at once. The Day-Night system adds a dynamic twist to turn based battles that affect the battlefield.

    Why similar: Strategy 64.2%, Indie 35.8%

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    86% matchMostly Positive78% of 4,970 reviews2021
    Dev: Beamdog
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 49.6 hrs≥1hr: 66%

    Play the classic board game, Axis & Allies 1942 2nd Edition! Act as WWII powers in a turn-based strategy game that fits your screen and schedule— get notified on your turn and command armies at your own pace! Team up with friends, challenge the world’s top players, or go solo vs. A.I.

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  11. #11 Le Havre: The Inland Port
    89% matchMixed56% of 66 reviews2016
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    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Build a prosperous port in Uwe Rosenberg’s award winning two-player board game!

    Why similar: Strategy 44.1%, Board Game 29.3%, Indie 26.6%

  12. #12 Steam: Rails to Riches
    89% matchMostly Positive78% of 119 reviews2017
    Dev: Acram Digital
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    The official version of one of the best board games - Steam: Rails to Riches. Take control of a railway company, issue shares, build railroads, deliver goods along an network of tracks and stations and make profit to expand.

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    84% matchVery Positive83% of 71 reviews2025
    Dev: Binogure Studio 🐺
    Windows · Linux

    A competitive board game where players vote to shape their destiny. Transform caravans into 5-star hotels, collect wonders, and earn bounties for bankrupting opponents. Use airports to outmaneuver rivals, organize World Cups to multiply your rent. Can you turn your empire into a global monopoly?

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  14. #14 Lux Alliance
    88% matchMostly Positive78% of 76 reviews2017
    Dev: Sillysoft Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    Lux Alliance is a synchronized-turns strategy war game, inspired by the classic boardgames RISK, Diplomacy and Axis & Allies. Marshall your troops, collaborate with your allies, anticipate your opponents, and capture all the enemy HQs to win!

    Why similar: Strategy 43.7%, Board Game 30%, Indie 26.3%

  15. #15 Puzzline
    84% matchVery Positive99% of 177 reviews2022
    Dev: Aineko Games
    Windows · Mac

    Puzzline is a 2-4 player board game connecting cards like a puzzle! Each card has a unique effect. Play them strategically and get the victory! Online play is also supported!

    Why similar: Board Game 48.9%, Strategy 29.9%, Indie 21.2%

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    87% matchMixed61% of 98 reviews2019
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    Windows

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  17. #17 Fly Corp
    83% matchVery Positive85% of 3,299 reviews2023
    Dev: KishMish Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 14.1 hrs≥1hr: 90%

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    Why similar: Strategy 100%

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    86% matchMixed66% of 62 reviews2019
    Dev: Nonline Studios
    Windows · Mac

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    81% matchVery Positive86% of 87 reviews2025
    Dev: Berkay AKIN
    Windows · Mac

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    Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 14.6 hrs≥1hr: 72%

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    85% matchVery Positive80% of 122 reviews2016
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    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 89%

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    Windows · Mac
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    82% matchVery Positive91% of 99 reviews2018
    Dev: Urban Goose Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Radiis is a turn based strategy game without any moving units, only buildings. Place your buildings wisely and be the first player to conquer the land.

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    81% matchVery Positive82% of 221 reviews2017
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    Windows · Mac
    Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 95%

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    76% matchMostly Positive79% of 408 reviews2023
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    Windows
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 81%

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    76% matchVery Positive94% of 11,505 reviews2020
    Dev: Monster Couch
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 14.1 hrs≥1hr: 80%

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    79% matchMixed67% of 55 reviews2021
    Dev: Yheeky Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    Why similar: Strategy 100%

  30. #30 Transport INC
    78% matchMixed70% of 1,070 reviews2020
    Dev: DIGIFOXPub: Games Operators
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 59%

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    79% matchMixed50% of 3,458 reviews2017
    Dev: LAN - GAMES LTD
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 17.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%

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    67% matchVery Positive96% of 340 reviews2024
    Dev: CATINRAIN LLC
    Windows

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    66% matchVery Positive99% of 213 reviews2025
    Dev: Dire Wolf
    Windows · Mac

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    69% matchMixed64% of 115 reviews2024
    Dev: Grounding Inc.
    Windows

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    74% matchMostly Positive76% of 3,437 reviews2014
    Dev: DR StudiosPub: 505 Games
    Windows
    Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 16.5 hrs≥1hr: 49%

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    69% matchVery Positive80% of 101 reviews2024
    Dev: simulogics
    Windows

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    68% matchVery Positive84% of 672 reviews2024
    Dev: Fivemid Studio
    Windows
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%

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    74% matchVery Positive90% of 188 reviews2016
    Dev: Sean O'Connor
    Windows

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    Why similar: Strategy 100%

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    73% matchVery Positive82% of 136 reviews2018
    Dev: Contec Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 20.9 hrs≥1hr: 80%

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    71% matchVery Positive89% of 111 reviews2020
    Dev: The Unknown Machine
    Windows

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    65% matchVery Positive80% of 487 reviews2025
    Dev: Memel Games
    Windows

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    Why similar: Strategy 100%

  42. #42 DETOUR
    75% matchMixed61% of 1,774 reviews2011
    Dev: Geoff 'Zag' Keene
    Windows
    Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 70%

    A true test your wits and spatial reasoning. Detour combines highway-building fun with the excitement of a competitive real-time strategy game. Construct a path for your convoy to reach its destination in this incredibly addictive title. With online multiplayer!

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    67% matchMixed66% of 50 reviews2025
    Dev: Giedrius Talzunas
    Windows · Mac

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    73% matchVery Positive84% of 94 reviews2018
    Dev: Sciman101
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 40.2 hrs≥1hr: 53%

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    Why similar: Indie 100%

  45. #45 Barrage
    64% matchVery Positive78% of 91 reviews2025
    Dev: Cranio LabPub: Cranio Creations
    Windows · Mac

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    Why similar: Strategy 63%, Board Game 37%

  46. #46 Lux Delux
    72% matchVery Positive82% of 379 reviews2015
    Dev: Sillysoft Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 93%

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    Why similar: Strategy 40.5%, Board Game 39.7%, Indie 19.8%

  47. #47 Village Feud
    70% matchMostly Positive71% of 391 reviews2019
    Dev: Veelhoek Studios
    Windows

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    Why similar: Strategy 62.4%, Indie 37.6%

  48. #48 LOGistICAL: ABC Islands
    71% matchMostly Positive78% of 86 reviews2018
    Dev: Sacada
    Windows
    Median: 8.8 hrsMean: 275.3 hrs≥1hr: 73%

    LOGistICAL: ABC Islands is a FREE introductory LOGistICAL module to a large open-world, strategy, puzzle game where you transport different cargoes to complete all the towns throughout the countries. Many towns to complete across the islands of Aruba, Bonaire and Curacao.

    Why similar: Strategy 64.6%, Indie 35.4%

  49. #49 Great Big War Game
    72% matchVery Positive93% of 74 reviews2012
    Dev: Rubicon Development
    Windows

    Join 2.5 million gamers in this award-winning, BAFTA-Nominated turn-based strategy game.

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    61% matchVery Positive85% of 1,033 reviews2025
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    Windows
    Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 68%

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  51. #51 Republic of Jungle
    61% matchMostly Positive76% of 194 reviews2025
    Dev: Gerdoo Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

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  52. #52 Ludo Online: Classic Multiplayer Dice Board Game
    68% matchVery Positive83% of 447 reviews2019
    Dev: Peter TodorovPub: Cytec BG Ltd.
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 69%

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  53. #53 Planet S
    62% 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 71.2%, Indie 28.8%

  54. #54 Project Rebearth
    60% matchMostly Positive73% of 154 reviews2026
    Dev: Program Sam
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    A massive online multiplayer where everyone plays on an exact replica of planet earth. The game is set 1000 years into the future where you rebuild society. Grow your town, trade with other players, face challenges and discover the rich history of this suspiciously empty planet.

    Why similar: Strategy 94.3%, Indie 5.7%

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