- #1 LazerGrrl
96% matchPositive97% of 34 reviews2025
Dev: Sandwich Generation
Windows
Fast paced PVP strategy. Bomberman meets RTS.
Why similar: Strategy 39.3%, Action 21.2%, Indie 16%, Fast-Paced 11.8%, Level Editor 11.7%
- #2 Death by Game Show
97% matchMostly Positive76% of 125 reviews2016
Dev: Oointah
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Death by Game Show is a frenetic strategy game where your reactions and decisions matter. There is no hand of god, instead you're dropped into the action against a 26th century chaos droidgasm. Prove your smarts, win your freedom, and survive Death by Game Show.
Why similar: Strategy 32.1%, Action 16.5%, Level Editor 14.6%, Indie 12.7%, Fast-Paced 12.4%
- #3 SlipSlop: World's Hardest Platformer Game
96% matchVery Positive83% of 1,687 reviews2019
Dev: 10F
Windows · Linux
One button platformer nightmare
Why similar: Strategy 38.7%, Action 21.8%, Indie 14.8%, Platformer 12.3%, Difficult 12.3%
- #4 Alkali
94% matchPositive100% of 16 reviews2022
Dev: Sleipner Games
Windows
Explore the world as an Alkali metal in this innovative precision platformer! Explosively react with water and other elements to traverse obstacles, while picking up chunks of metal before you deplete your alkali metal body.
Why similar: Precision Platformer 19.5%, Fast-Paced 18.3%, Level Editor 13.7%, Difficult 12.4%, 2D Platformer 10.6%
- #5 Clipped
95% match8 user reviews88% of 8 reviews2020
Dev: ducc
Windows
The simple life of a duck may not be so simple after all.. Something terrible has happened and it is up to YOU to figure out what's wrong, but what lies ahead will be a serious challenge, the tiniest mistakes can be your biggest accidents.
Why similar: Strategy 38.6%, Action 20.8%, Indie 16%, Precision Platformer 8.5%, Difficult 5.6%
- #6 Aliens Are Rude!
94% matchPositive100% of 10 reviews2018
Dev: David Ruttan
Windows
The robots were dancing happily away until the aliens came and crashed the party! Engage in space combat, traverse planets, learn abilities from aliens, upgrade with perks and titles, strategize, dodge, shoot, and reclaim the nebulous!
Why similar: Strategy 41.7%, Action 25.6%, Indie 17.9%, Platformer 14.9%
- #7 SBX: Invasion
93% matchMixed40% of 10 reviews2015
Dev: Jason CarterPub: Wakeskater Studio
Windows
SBX Invasion is a tower defense and base building game. You pilot a ship that can build defenses and must fight off alien invaders in each stage. Quickly build defenses and towers in each stage before you are overrun by enemy forces.
Why similar: Strategy 41%, Action 23.8%, Indie 17.5%, Difficult 15.2%, Singleplayer 2.5%
- #8 Light Strike Array
92% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2017
Dev: Unwieldly Systems
Windows
Light Strike Array is a crystalpunk battle arena inspired by martial arts—and powered by VR. Featuring a one-of-a-kind movement system, a dynamic multiplayer game mode, and a wide spectrum of hyper-physical weapons, Light Strike Array shines like nothing else—in any reality.
Why similar: Strategy 51.6%, Action 27.4%, Indie 21%
- #9 Planet 1138
91% matchMixed59% of 17 reviews2016
Dev: Bionic PonyPub: Triskelia Games
Windows
Planet 1138 is a vehicle based action game with a heavy emphasis on strategy. Players control a heavily armed ATV as they fight to destroy their opponents base while defending their own. Players can build outposts and turrets along the way in order to manufacture troops and amass an army.
Why similar: Strategy 51.6%, Action 27.4%, Indie 21%
- #10 Moonlight Warrior
91% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2019
Dev: MoonlightGames
Windows
One person developer made marvelous turn-based game which can beat 43 stages
Why similar: Strategy 51.6%, Action 27.4%, Indie 21%
- #11 Orbit Defender
90% match6 user reviews67% of 6 reviews2017
Dev: Frostflake Studios
Windows
You are in the control of the Planetary Defense System of Earth. Your job is to protect Earth using turrets orbitting the planet. You have gotten full control of the planet and you are responsible to keep the planet intact.
Why similar: Strategy 51.6%, Action 27.4%, Indie 21%
- #12 Snailiens
89% matchMixed50% of 10 reviews2018
Dev: 562 InteractivePub: 562 Interactive LLC.
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Introducing Snailiens! The adorably terrifying monsters aimed at stealing all of Earth’s cabbages. In this VR tower defense game, you play as the commander of the S.A.L.T. defense network. In virtual reality you construct towers, equip guns, and fight off the Snailien invaders.
Why similar: Strategy 51.6%, Action 27.4%, Indie 21%
- #13 TankCraft
89% matchMixed68% of 60 reviews2017
Dev: Snowdon Games
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 71%
TankCraft is an action game based around gladiatorial style tank battles, but skill alone won't be enough to succeed here, the unique thing about TankCraft is the player crafts their own tanks however they choose with no restrictions to shapes, sizes or design.
Why similar: Strategy 51.6%, Action 27.4%, Indie 21%
- #14 Combine War Toys
88% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2018
Dev: HAYATO YANGPub: HayatoWorks
Windows
VR Game "Combine War Toys" is a Strategy-base game about toys fighting on the table . Using your hands , combining parts on the workspace to build complete toys , and then throw them to join the war . There are many kinds of toys and each of them havs different abilities .
Why similar: Strategy 51.6%, Action 27.4%, Indie 21%
- #15 Siege Hammer
86% matchPositive87% of 15 reviews2016
Dev: MyDream Interactive, Inc.
Windows
Siege Hammer is an entry-level VR game created for the entire family to enjoy. Uniquely-designed for comfort, it delivers hours of fun-filled playtime. Are you the hammer…. Or the anvil?
Why similar: Strategy 51.6%, Action 27.4%, Indie 21%
- #16 Deadweight
85% matchPositive80% of 20 reviews2016
Dev: DK VIP Lounge
Windows · Mac
Play as one of many clones condemned to fight each other in perpetuity for the amusement of the robot lord, King Mechanicus.
Why similar: Strategy 51.6%, Action 27.4%, Indie 21%
- #17 OneHit
86% matchNo user reviews2017
Dev: Felix Schröder
Windows
In this multiplayer game you fight against each other in fast and action-packed battles. Choose one of the four characters and use the variety of attack and defense skills to defeat your opponents and smash them out of the arena. The clou: just a single hit kills you, so be careful!
Why similar: Strategy 51.6%, Action 27.4%, Indie 21%
- #18 Pick Your Poison
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ranmantaru Games
Windows
Pick a disadvantage each level, how far can you go in this roguelike?
Why similar: Strategy 50.8%, Action 27.8%, Indie 21.4%
- #19 GL1TCH
84% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2018
Dev: whatthehal Games, LLC
Windows
GL1TCH shrinks you down to a bit and sends you into circuits to overload and disable them by utilizing arcade-style controls and smart-thinking strategy.
Why similar: Strategy 51.6%, Action 27.4%, Indie 21%
- #20 Mars Wars
76% 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 50.8%, Action 27.8%, Indie 21.4%
- #21 C.R.E.E.P.S
84% matchNegative17% of 24 reviews2016
Dev: BRINK 3D
Windows
C.R.E.E.P.S is a FPS TOWER DEFENSE game that lets the player deploy squad members and equipment as he defends objectives and defeats horde of enemies.
Why similar: Strategy 51.6%, Action 27.4%, Indie 21%
- #22 TRANCE VR
83% match5 user reviews60% of 5 reviews2017
Dev: Fatmoth
Windows
Going for the biggest and fastest VR experience available. Make massive jumps to collect checkpoints and race against time as you dodge and shoot drones.
Why similar: Strategy 51.6%, Action 27.4%, Indie 21%
- #23 The Thing: Tower Defense
82% matchMixed64% of 77 reviews2016
Dev: booblycPub: Booblyc OU
Windows
With over 50,000,000 plays over the previous parts, the Incursion series has enthralled and challenged many players over the years. Now you can save your world from darkness in new Incursion: The Thing. Bigger! Faster! Stronger!
Why similar: Strategy 51.6%, Action 27.4%, Indie 21%
- #24 Tower Dwellers
81% matchMixed53% of 45 reviews2016
Dev: ECC GAMES SP. Z O.O.
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Tower Dwellers is a unit crafting tower defence that features lots of micromanagement and keeps the player engaged in the battle throughout the entire game.
Why similar: Strategy 51.6%, Action 27.4%, Indie 21%
- #25 Alien Invasion Tower Defense
81% matchMixed47% of 15 reviews2016
Dev: guyhezi
Windows · Mac
Alien Invasion TD is a new strategy 3D game with an exciting new design, campaign mode, endless mode, players custom-built levels and PVP online multiplayer, defend against waves of approaching enemies by placing your defense towers, recruiting units,use special attacks, boosts and more.
Why similar: Strategy 51.6%, Action 27.4%, Indie 21%
- #26 PlanetFate
80% matchPositive88% of 16 reviews2016
Dev: Aaron Matthies
Windows
Defend your planet against aliens and asteroids in this room-scale VR game. Set mines, position orbital laser and torpedo defense units and watch out for threats from any direction. Do you have what it takes to prevent the destruction of your planet?
Why similar: Strategy 51.6%, Action 27.4%, Indie 21%
- #27 The Blitzkrieg: Weapons of War
78% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2019
Dev: Loui Eriksson
Windows
Become commander and defend the motherland from invading enemy forces. Utilise a devastating arsenal of weaponry, and survive the blitzkrieg!
Why similar: Strategy 50.9%, Action 28%, Indie 21.1%
- #28 Hexen Hegemony
79% matchMixed55% of 20 reviews2018
Dev: Simurg Games
Windows
Hexen Hegemony is a TPS (Third Person Shooter) game that makes it possible to fight against other witches with hundreds of different magic combinations. Enjoy team strategy, competition and spoils in 4 vs 4 matches. Remember, winners takes everything on the world of hexen.
Why similar: Strategy 51%, Action 27.5%, Indie 21.5%
- #29 Chess Arena-象棋竞技场
78% matchMixed60% of 15 reviews2019
Dev: HideChara
Windows
这是一款下棋和动作游戏结合的创意作品,传统的象棋棋子们将化身为真正的战士,在棋盘上决斗。
Why similar: Strategy 52.4%, Action 26.9%, Indie 20.7%
- #30 Defense Warfare
77% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2018
Dev: Martin Mitov
Windows
Defense Warfare is a large-scale hero defense, with stunning graphics, unique level environments, and different game mods. Customize your Gunship’s abilities and appearance, choose the tower or trap that fits best, upgrade it in your own direction and leave nothing but a wasteland behind you.
Why similar: Strategy 50.8%, Action 27.8%, Indie 21.4%
- #31 CaveDuel
75% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2017
Dev: Hemball Studio
Windows · Linux
Design your cave around your strategy. Raid caves and steal gold.
Why similar: Strategy 51.1%, Action 27.1%, Indie 21.8%
- #32 Zombie Rush : Extinction
74% matchMostly Positive71% of 24 reviews2019
Dev: MoonlightGames
Windows
The top of strategy battle game! Build villages and train units to defeat zombies
Why similar: Strategy 51%, Action 28.2%, Indie 20.8%
- #33 Aerial Guardian
75% matchMostly Negative28% of 86 reviews2018
Dev: Maddnuss GamesPub: Matthew Nuss
Windows
Aerial Guardian is a large scale multiplayer battle first person shooter. Choose from several classes and play as a soldier to embroil yourself in a space fleet battle. Choose from a variety of over 20 weapons and several vehicles including mechs.
Why similar: Strategy 52.2%, Action 26.5%, Indie 21.3%
- #34 Death Rpg
73% matchMixed45% of 20 reviews2019
Dev: Ruskija game experiencePub: Tero Lunkka
Windows
Top Down drag & drop RPG strategy game. Help 3 survivor to kill enemies in different worlds.
Why similar: Strategy 50.4%, Action 28%, Indie 21.6%
- #35 Ichor
72% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2019
Dev: Luke Palmer
Windows · Mac
Fluid dynamics shoot-em-up
Why similar: Strategy 50.4%, Action 28%, Indie 21.6%
- #36 Village Feud
71% matchMostly Positive71% of 391 reviews2019
Dev: Veelhoek Studios
Windows
The 2 villages on the island don't get along very well. You are the mayor of one of these cities, grow your city, earn gold, buy troops and attack the other village. Defeat the other mayor and claim the island, play against your friends or try out singleplayer.
Why similar: Strategy 50.8%, Action 28.4%, Indie 20.7%
- #37 Pumpkin Death Garden
71% matchPositive96% of 24 reviews2018
Dev: Challenge Yourself GamingPub: Challenge Yourself Productions
Windows
Action-packed bug shooting game! Grow your pumpkin patch ever larger by defending it from the swarms of insects! Try out guns to find your favourite. Shotgun, sniper rifle, or assault rifle? Each has a unique play style with pros and cons, and different mods to choose from as you level up.
Why similar: Strategy 50.4%, Action 28%, Indie 21.6%
- #38 Aether Way
70% 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 52.3%, Action 27.7%, Indie 20%
- #39 DEFENDER OF EARTH VS THE ALIEN ARMADA
73% match5 user reviews40% of 5 reviews2017
Dev: MONKEY WRENCH STUDIO INC.
Windows
Defender of Earth vs The Alien Armada is an exciting space themed tower defense game! You play as a general designated as the Defender of Earth, and you will utilize space stations and battle platforms to deploy towers to defend different quadrants of space against 3 alien races.
Why similar: Strategy 51.5%, Action 28.2%, Indie 20.4%
- #40 Lumina Rush
60% matchPositive94% of 36 reviews2024
Dev: Battered Lute Studios
Windows · Linux
Lumina Rush is a high-speed, single-player platformer built for speedrunners. Slide, propel, swing, and teleport your way through challenging levels, mastering momentum to race at lightning-fast speeds!
Why similar: Level Editor 27.8%, Difficult 17.4%, 2D Platformer 16.4%, Precision Platformer 12.3%, Action 10%
- #41 Sentinels
71% matchPositive93% of 30 reviews2017
Dev: MindWalker Games
Windows
Sentinels is a tower defense game lovingly spliced with a first person shooter. Prepare your defenses, then jump into the fray yourself!
Why similar: Strategy 50.4%, Action 28%, Indie 21.6%
- #42 Radical Gear
70% match6 user reviews67% of 6 reviews2019
Dev: Miriel
Windows
Equip with powerful gears to enhance yourself, and destroy your enemies by recruiting various squads to reinforcement! Welcome to the battlefield where you can win against anybody with a great fortune.
Why similar: Strategy 50.3%, Action 28.5%, Indie 21.2%
- #43 Bubbles The Octopus
60% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Numbreaksgames
Windows
A merciless platformer where you play as a cute octopus named Bubbles, collecting pearls and failing countless times against mean, downright unfair traps. Perfect your controls, defy vicious obstacles, and challenge your nerves.
Why similar: Precision Platformer 27.3%, Difficult 14.6%, 2D Platformer 13.6%, Level Editor 13.1%, Action 10.9%
- #44 PokeyPoke
60% matchNo user reviews
Dev: SaraJS
Windows
Stab stuff and find shiny things.
Why similar: Difficult 20.2%, Precision Platformer 19.3%, Action 18.9%, Indie 15.8%, 2D Platformer 11.7%
- #45 Lords of War
69% 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 51.5%, Action 28.5%, Indie 20.1%
- #46 Sacraboar
73% matchMostly Negative26% of 66 reviews2009
Dev: Makivision Games
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 20%
Sacraboar is an RTS game in which players have to capture their opponent's boar trophy. Featuring an intuitive and easy to use resource management system, the game offers fast-paced game play without lengthy and tedious construction phases.
Why similar: Strategy 52.7%, Action 26.8%, Indie 20.6%
- #47 World Of Undead
70% match8 user reviews38% of 8 reviews2016
Dev: ZK-Tech
Windows
Fast and Action packed First Person Shooter with Tower Defense Game MechanicsPlay the Campaign cooperative with up to four friends or check out our new and exciting asymmetrical Game Mode "Attack and Defense"
Why similar: Strategy 50.3%, Action 28.5%, Indie 21.2%
- #48 Upfall
54% matchVery Positive100% of 51 reviews2025
Dev: Amicable Animal
Windows
Upfall is a game about bouncing, dodging, and near death experiences. Burst bubbles to progress upwards, but be careful to dodge the hazards in the depths. How far will your upfall be? A free game for the in betweens.
Why similar: Precision Platformer 25%, Fast-Paced 17%, Difficult 13.1%, 2D Platformer 11.9%, Platformer 10.9%
- #49 Ghostland Yard
58% matchVery Positive99% of 94 reviews2023
Dev: Obelisk Studio
Windows
Uncover the truth about the Ghostland Yard investigators disappearance in this challenging 2D platformer. Travel across the world in more than 250 handcrafted levels to find your friends!
Why similar: Fast-Paced 24.1%, Precision Platformer 23.4%, Difficult 13.6%, 2D Platformer 12.2%, Indie 8.8%
- #50 Slice Overdrive
58% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Diesel Laws
Windows
Slice Overdrive is a precision platformer built on speed, control, and flawless execution. Carve through deadly player-built levels, claim leaderboard glory, and ride the retro-synth soundtrack as you chase that perfect run.
Why similar: Level Editor 23.6%, Strategy 15.9%, Difficult 14.6%, Precision Platformer 14.4%, 2D Platformer 8.5%
- #51 Play Faster
57% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Goblimp GamesPub: Byzantium
Windows
Play Faster is a speedrunning-first precision platformer: short, intense runs, instant retries, pixel-perfect movement, built-in speedrunning tools and deterministic runs.
Why similar: Precision Platformer 27%, Difficult 14.6%, 2D Platformer 11.8%, Platformer 11.3%, Action 11.3%
- #52 Cube Hopper
57% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: CaTGC
Windows
Cube Hopper is a 2D platformer where you cannot die. Goal is to complete levels as fast as possible, with or without friends. There is also a level editor that lets you make your own levels that can be played online.
Why similar: Precision Platformer 20.2%, Level Editor 19.8%, Difficult 12.2%, 2D Platformer 11.9%, Platformer 9.7%
- #53 Raid On Coasts
69% 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 51%, Action 28.8%, Indie 20.2%
- #54 Soda-Powered Penguin
57% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Domo Yoro
Windows · Mac · Linux
Control a soda-propelled penguin in this fast-paced precision platformer!
Why similar: Precision Platformer 25.5%, Fast-Paced 23.8%, Difficult 15.6%, 2D Platformer 10.6%, Action 9.5%
- #55 Final Core
68% matchMixed69% of 26 reviews2017
Dev: Tabc3dd
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Final Core is a top down arena shooter game in which you get to build your battleships from a selection of diverse parts, each carefully designed to ensure a wide range of viable strategies. Build your battleship part by part and dominate the arena!
Why similar: Strategy 50.4%, Action 29%, Indie 20.6%