- #1 TAVU
97% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Juhani Viitanen
Windows
TAVU is a PvE RTS game with a tactical combat system. Build your bases and defend them against waves of enemy attacks. Upgrade your units and destroy enemy bases to gain new territories and resources.
Why similar: Action RTS 16.5% ★, RTS 15.1%, Real Time Tactics 13.2%, Tower Defense 8.9%, Resource Management 8.1%
- #2 Decimation
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Elementum Software Development Services
Windows
Sci-fi tower defense meets ARPG-like hero combat. Build towers then fight alongside them with your hero as you battle through a campaign to uncover the fate of a colonization effort on a distant planet.
Why similar: Tower Defense 20.5%, Action RTS 18.3% ★, RTS 12.3%, Real Time Tactics 10.9%, Robots 9.3%
- #3 Tower Defense Ultimate: Crashfall Protocol
96% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2026
Dev: Thonus Digital
Windows
Defend your base against relentless alien waves in a sci-fi tower defense strategy game. Build deadly kill zones, unlock new towers and special abilities, and adapt your loadout to survive escalating assaults across a hostile campaign.
Why similar: Action RTS 23.3% ★, Tower Defense 17.7%, Real Time Tactics 15%, RTS 14.3%, Tactical 6.5%
- #4 Space gold rush TD
95% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Bottled Pixel
Windows
Join in on the next gold rush and become a prospector in space. In this unique tower defense you can set up and reposition towers for maximum efficiency and adapt to the environment.
Why similar: Action RTS 19.8% ★, RTS 15.7%, Tower Defense 15.6%, Real Time Tactics 12.4%, Space 9.5%
- #5 Atom Assault
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: GameEraStudios
Windows
Atom Assault throws you into a chaotic Red vs Blue war where everything explodes, infantry fish for money, and you can even pilot nukes in first person. Full 3D, fully destructible world, fast, funny, proudly indie. If you miss old school RTS mayhem, this one hits hard.
Why similar: Action RTS 20.9% ★, RTS 16.2%, Tower Defense 14.7%, Real Time Tactics 13.4%, Robots 10.6%
- #6 IRON GUARD
94% matchVery Positive95% of 148 reviews2021
Dev: Xlab Digital
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 76%
A sci-fi roomscale VR Tower Defense game. Strategize to destroy waves of rogue robots and assist the powerful turrets with a handheld drone. Build and collect resources and help evacuate your crew from the alien planet.
Why similar: Action RTS 18% ★, RTS 15.1%, Tower Defense 14.9%, Real Time Tactics 12.1%, Robots 12%
- #7 Negative Energy
93% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: ByVal Games
Windows · Linux
Negative Energy is a tower defense game with basic RTS mechanics, where your goal is to defend the construction of a Dyson sphere, while fighting against waves of hundreds of enemies ships.
Why similar: Tower Defense 19.1%, Action RTS 18.9% ★, RTS 18.8%, Real Time Tactics 16.5%, Strategy 9.2%
- #8 Cosmic Robots
92% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Aniode Pub: Aniode
Windows · Mac
Defend your planet from waves of robot invaders! Build powerful turrets, upgrade your defenses, and command robot units to fight drones, tanks, and massive bosses. Then send your own forces to attack the enemy planet in this action-packed sci-fi tower defense game.
Why similar: Tower Defense 19.9%, RTS 17.6%, Action RTS 15.6% ★, Robots 14.3%, Strategy 7.6%
- #9 Ant Guardians Prologue
91% match8 user reviews88% of 8 reviews2025
Dev: JCGames
Windows
It’s a defense game where you create your own strategy, grow your units, and defend against enemies.
Why similar: Action RTS 24.6% ★, RTS 18.4%, Tower Defense 18%, Real Time Tactics 16.1%, Strategy 5.7%
- #10 HEX Defense
91% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Fun FactoryPub: unbeGames
Windows
HEX Defense is a tower-based strategy game set in a hexagonal world where you have to fight enemy forces by combining simple blocks into complex tower patterns.
Why similar: Tower Defense 20.1%, RTS 19.2%, Real Time Tactics 17.2%, Robots 10.9%, Strategy 9.7%
- #11 Byte Lynx
90% matchVery Positive98% of 88 reviews2022
Dev: Artful Games
Windows
Byte Lynx is a fast-paced RTS with no units. Build defenses, dismantle your enemy, and steal their buildings in this deeply tactical building combat-based strategy game. Expand your arsenal across a series of diverse levels!
Why similar: Action RTS 20.7% ★, RTS 15.6%, Tower Defense 13.2%, Real Time Tactics 10.6%, Tactical 7.6%
- #12 They Fear The Mist
89% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Hidden Shadows Games
Windows
They Fear The Mist is a real-time strategy game, where you command your Troops, build your Settlement, fight off thousands of Enemies and explore the Unknowns of the Mist. Take command of your people and defend them from the incoming hordes… Can you survive?
Why similar: Action RTS 18.8% ★, RTS 16.9%, Tower Defense 13.1%, Real Time Tactics 12%, Base Building 7.3%
- #13 Hobgoblins Against Dwarfs
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Enigma Empire Entertainment
Windows
Craft an unstoppable defence using Dwarven Towers and a fearless squad, then take on waves of invading Hobgoblins in this thrilling real-time strategy tower defence game! Strategize, upgrade, and triumph in Hobgoblins Against Dwarfs!
Why similar: Tower Defense 23%, RTS 21.2%, Action RTS 19.3% ★, Real Time Tactics 11.2%, Strategy 8.6%
- #14 DefenseCraft
88% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2024
Dev: Bismuth Entertainment
Windows
DefenseCraft brings revolutionary new mechanics to the tower defense genre, combining the traditional tower defense style with exploration, crafting, and more! Gather materials to create the ultimate defenses to survive the hostile ecosystem.
Why similar: Action RTS 22.3% ★, Tower Defense 16.7%, RTS 16.7%, Real Time Tactics 14.2%, Resource Management 9.6%
- #15 Ad Astra: Sci-Fi Tower Defense
87% match7 user reviews57% of 7 reviews2024
Dev: Azure Moon Games Ltd.
Windows
Lose yourself in an indie solo-dev. treasure that harkens back to arcade classics! All while thumping along to killer retro-inspired beats by Ovani sound. Embark on an epic tower defense adventure against awe-inspiring machine monstrosities, made by a devoted gamer for devoted gamers.
Why similar: Action RTS 28.7% ★, RTS 19.2%, Tower Defense 19%, Resource Management 8.4%, Base Building 8.2%
- #16 Micro Wars
86% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2024
Dev: Micro Wars
Windows · Linux
Micro Wars is a fast-paced RTS that throws you into the action in short, intense online battles featuring up to 8 players. Tailor your strategy with a variety of commanders and units, build your base, and micro your way to victory. Hone your skills with the campaign, and then climb the ladder ranks!
Why similar: Action RTS 21.6% ★, RTS 15.8%, Real Time Tactics 14.4%, Hex Grid 11.1% ★, Robots 9.3%
- #17 TechGuardian: Territory Defense
86% matchMixed70% of 26 reviews2025
Dev: Apex HorizonPub: Liquid Meow
Windows
This is a sci-fi strategy game featuring a Defense Mode focused on tower defense and an Attack Mode focused on combat. The game includes over 30 different buildings and units, all of which can be upgraded through entry editing to enhance their performance and firepower.
Why similar: RTS 18%, Tower Defense 17.4%, Real Time Tactics 10.6%, Resource Management 8.9%, Sci-fi 7.1%
- #18 Alpha Ceti TD
85% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Alpha DevelopmentPub: HASH CLASH
Windows · Linux
Classic Tower Defense meets space exploration. Build turrets on mining platforms, harvest enemies to build more defenses, and mine Dark Energy to travel the stars. As a sentient AI, you must upgrade your tech, scan planets, and find a new home for humanity before Earth fades away.
Why similar: Real Time Tactics 23.7%, Tower Defense 21.2%, PvE 8.9%, Strategy 8.5%, Robots 7.1%
- #19 Frontier Control : Invasion
84% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: StarvingFox Studio
Windows
Frontier Control: Invasion is a Real-Time Strategy survival game in which you play the commander of a human space colony under the attack of outer space robots. Build your base, train your colony, and fight herds of enemies and bosses.
Why similar: Action RTS 18.2% ★, RTS 17.7%, Tower Defense 14.9%, Robots 8%, Base Building 7.7%
- #20 Sciware Defense
84% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2023
Dev: Abnormal Corp
Windows
A 3D FPS/TPS Tower Defence game in a sci-fi world, defend your base from corrupted robots and unlock better turrets
Why similar: Action RTS 20.1% ★, RTS 15%, Tower Defense 14.8%, Real Time Tactics 12.9%, Robots 8.3%
- #21 Scrap Metal Heroes Rebuilt
83% matchNo user reviews
Dev: HGF137
Windows
Scrap Metal Heroes Rebuilt is a real-time strategy game where you can customize a set of 4 robots with over 300 parts and fight them against an AI opponent or other players.
Why similar: Tower Defense 18.5%, Real Time Tactics 18%, Action RTS 17.5% ★, Robots 14.8%, Resource Management 10.3%
- #22 Keep
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Parall Peak LTD
Windows
Keep is a WW2-themed strategy shooter where you place flak turrets to defend your fortress, then jump into first-person mode to shoot down enemy planes. Switch between tactical planning and direct combat in a fast-paced blend of strategy and action
Why similar: Action RTS 32.5% ★, RTS 20%, Real Time Tactics 20%, Base Building 7.6%, Tactical 7.1%
- #23 Celestial Defense
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: GoUnconditionalGames
Windows
Celestial Defense is a sci-fi space tower defense strategy game where tactical base building and resource management determine your survival. Build asteroid belts, evolve planets, and withstand relentless wave survival combat against the Void.
Why similar: Action RTS 30.8% ★, Tower Defense 22.5%, Strategy 10.8%, Space 8.9%, Resource Management 7.7%
- #24 Starlight: Defence Command
82% matchMostly Positive73% of 11 reviews2022
Dev: Nanite Games
Windows
Take the role of a Defence Commander and protect UPF assets remotely through the use of your Adaptable Nano Tablet in this immersive, PC focused Tower Defence Game. It's designed to be a tough but rewarding experience with character progression and the ability to configure towers to your own liking.
Why similar: Action RTS 19.1% ★, Tower Defense 16.1%, Real Time Tactics 13.7%, RTS 13.3%, Resource Management 8.3%
- #25 Amogus TD 2 - Defense of the Sus
81% matchPositive100% of 36 reviews2023
Dev: piotrekfolt
Windows
Sussy tower defense game with unlimited ways to play the game. Play with unique towers and upgrade them to create perfect defense. Master every map and become the greatest sussy commander.
Why similar: Action RTS 29% ★, Tower Defense 21.1%, Real Time Tactics 18.3%, Strategy 10.2%, Tactical 6.5%
- #26 The Fall of Aether Station
80% matchPositive83% of 18 reviews2024
Dev: Nibble & Byte Game Studio
Windows
Customize your Ships, Upgrade your fleet, and Command your way to victory in this ruthless rogue-lite tower defense/real time strategy hybrid. Take on an enemy that learns from your moves and adjusts its own path. Do you have what it takes to persevere?
Why similar: Action RTS 19.4% ★, RTS 17.6%, Tower Defense 16%, Real Time Tactics 12.7%, Tactical 9.2%
- #27 Cosmic Stronghold
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Nikolaj Piet PaghPub: PetskullGames
Windows
Cosmic Stronghold is a mix of the genres RTS and Tower Defense. Your primary goal is to keep your space station alive for as long as possible, so that it can harvest the nearby mines for precious mineral ores. You will be faced with waves of enemies, getting stronger and stronger for each wave.
Why similar: Action RTS 25% ★, RTS 18.8%, Tower Defense 17.5%, Real Time Tactics 16.3%, Robots 6.5%
- #28 Forsaking Valhalla
79% 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 30.1% ★, Tower Defense 19.8%, RTS 19.7%, PvE 8.7%, Base Building 7.2%
- #29 Grey Galactic
78% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: Alex McGeePub: Blue Quill Studios LLC
Windows
Grey Galactic is a real time strategy game in space where you build up your planets and ships to conquer your enemies. Develop your empire and fleet of spaceships to destroy your enemies and take over the galaxy! Do you have what it takes to become the best Fleet Captain the UFMC has ever seen?
Why similar: Action RTS 26.6% ★, RTS 19.4%, Real Time Tactics 17.5%, Space 7.3%, Tactical 7%
- #30 Godcall Defense Line
78% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: FCGM
Windows
"Godcall Defense Line" is a multiplayer cooperative game. It combines action, strategy, real - time strategy, and tower defense. Players can summon gods, ghosts, beasts, heroes, and build defenses like walls and guns to fend off continuous enemy attacks.
Why similar: Action RTS 26% ★, Tower Defense 17.3%, Real Time Tactics 15.8%, RTS 13.7%, Tactical 8.9%
- #31 2089 - Space Divided
77% matchPositive85% of 39 reviews2024
Dev: CoastGames GmbH
Windows
2089 - Space Divided is a classic science fiction real-time strategy game in which you collect resources, build up your base, train troops and destroy your opponents with tactical skill.
Why similar: Action RTS 21.6% ★, RTS 14.6%, Tower Defense 14.2%, Real Time Tactics 14.2%, Tactical 7.5%
- #32 Critterking
76% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: SpiralKing
Windows
A roguelike where you build the colony you defend. Select and place cards to construct an army and a colony that supports them to beat back the ever-threating invaders!
Why similar: RTS 20.8%, Action RTS 18.7% ★, Tower Defense 18.4%, Real Time Tactics 13.5%, Strategy 10%
- #33 Little Kingdom RTS
75% matchVery Positive86% of 65 reviews2025
Dev: MyDreamForeverPub: Andgo Games
Windows
Little Kingdom RTS is an indie real-time strategy game set in a medieval fantasy world. Gather resources, build settlements, raise walls, and grow your small kingdom. Command an army of knights, archers, and mages to fight off rival kingdoms, orcs, and undead.
Why similar: Action RTS 20% ★, RTS 18.1%, Tower Defense 17.5%, Real Time Tactics 14.9%, Resource Management 9.1%
- #34 Taur
77% 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 29.8%, RTS 13.2%, Real Time Tactics 10.1%, Robots 9.9%, Base Building 8.8%
- #35 Void Guard Outpost
75% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: Winged Dog Studios
Windows
Build towers, shape enemy paths, and defend your outpost from endless waves. Survive escalating threats, destroy falling asteroid hazards, and push your defenses to their limits in Endless Mode.
Why similar: Tower Defense 22.8%, RTS 19.2%, Real Time Tactics 15.8%, Sci-fi 8.1%, Tactical 7.5%
- #36 Defend the Dead
74% 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 24.7% ★, RTS 18.4%, Tower Defense 18.3%, Real Time Tactics 16.2%, Strategy 6.2%
- #37 Classic Tower Defense 2
72% 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 28.9% ★, RTS 22%, Real Time Tactics 18.3%, Strategy 9.7%, Tactical 5%
- #38 No Fly Drone
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: No Fly Drone
Windows
Take on the role of commander and protect Earth from the relentless Drone invasion in this exciting tower defense game. Strategize and strengthen your defenses by utilizing a variety of towers, abilities, and elemental upgrades. It's up to you to lead the charge and save humanity from destruction.
Why similar: Action RTS 29% ★, Tower Defense 19%, Robots 9.4%, PvE 8.3%, Base Building 7.8%
- #39 Space Base Defense
71% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: Morgenmiddag
Windows · Mac
A strategic and action-packed base survival game where you mine crystals, build units, and defend your base against waves of UFOs. Defeat enemies, gather resources, and unlock new planets to expand your defenses. Are you ready to conquer the galaxy?
Why similar: RTS 19.9%, Tower Defense 18.3%, Real Time Tactics 17.5%, Space 8.8%, Resource Management 6.9%
- #40 Fable Forts! - Tower Defense
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Wirescribe Corp
Windows
Fable Forts! TD: defend your fairy kingdom from stupid human invaders!
Why similar: Action RTS 23.5% ★, Tower Defense 23.3%, RTS 22%, Real Time Tactics 10.4%, Strategy 8.3%
- #41 They Came From Below
74% matchMixed50% of 22 reviews2021
Dev: Piece Of Voxel
Windows
They Came From Below is a cute Tower Defense in Lowpoly 3D graphics. Here you have to build an economy and various defense towers to resist hordes of skeletons.
Why similar: Action RTS 23.5% ★, Tower Defense 16.7%, Real Time Tactics 14.6%, RTS 14.1%, Hex Grid 12.5% ★
- #42 Ratatata
71% matchPositive94% of 17 reviews2025
Dev: La Ratatateam
Windows
Ratatata is an isometric Tower Defense game where you lead a space rat kingdom fending off a ruthless cat invasion! Fight across diverse environments and adapt your strategies to survive the relentless waves of these fierce felines!
Why similar: Action RTS 26.9% ★, RTS 19.9%, Tower Defense 19.5%, Real Time Tactics 17.1%, Strategy 6.8%
- #43 Para Bellum - Hold the Line
73% matchPositive92% of 13 reviews2021
Dev: Laukaus Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Para Bellum - Hold the Line is a 3D real time small unit tactics game. Your task is to hold off enemy attacks wave after wave using a variety of different Units and Supports in your arsenal to the best of your abilities in Campaign and Skirmish modes.
Why similar: Action RTS 26.2% ★, RTS 19.4%, Tower Defense 18.2%, Real Time Tactics 17.2%, Strategy 5.9%
- #44 Age of Darkness: Final Stand
69% matchMostly Positive75% of 10,403 reviews2025
Dev: PlaySide
Windows
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 13.6 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Age of Darkness: Final Stand is a dark fantasy survival RTS where you must illuminate, build and defend humanity’s last bastion against hordes of Nightmares. Set in the remnants of a kingdom consumed by a deadly fog, you decide. Will you hide in the light? Or take back your world.
Why similar: Action RTS 23.6% ★, RTS 16.6%, Tower Defense 16.3%, Tactical 8.7%, Base Building 7.5%
- #45 Island Crusaders
73% matchPositive81% of 26 reviews2021
Dev: Keaton ApplebaumPub: Applebomb Games
Windows
Island Crusaders is a cute yet brutal tactical RTS game. Defend your home against swarms of enemies as your picturesque island gets stained by the blood of your enemies. Unlock new and unique units, strategically place and move them, and defeat the impending army.
Why similar: Action RTS 22.9% ★, Real Time Tactics 20.2%, RTS 20%, Tower Defense 18.3%, Tactical 7.4%
- #46 Astra Sentinel
71% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Somnambulist Games
Windows
Astra Sentinel is a wave-based survival RTS where endless alien hordes relentlessly assault your planets. Build defenses, colonize planets and manage resources under constant pressure. Will you be able to recover the control of the galaxy?
Why similar: Action RTS 19% ★, RTS 18%, Resource Management 9.3%, Base Building 9.2%, Tower Defense 8.3%
- #47 Small People Defense
70% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2024
Dev: Koalas in Traffic
Windows
Use projectile-based towers, unique tower interactions, and overpowered weapons to strategically conquer the endless waves in this 3rd-person tower defense game!
Why similar: Action RTS 21.9% ★, Tower Defense 20.7%, RTS 13.2%, Real Time Tactics 11.8%, Resource Management 8.1%
- #48 Paddle Protectors
69% match5 user reviews60% of 5 reviews2025
Dev: Huhi Games
Windows
Paddle Protectors is an mix of tower defense, real-time strategy and city-building. You will fight against crabs. Establish farms and factories to produce ammunition and resources, fortify your land, lead your soldiers and tanks.
Why similar: Action RTS 26% ★, Tower Defense 19.9%, RTS 17.5%, Real Time Tactics 14.5%, Tactical 6.5%
- #49 Guanabara Warriors
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Vinagre Design
Windows
Lead Brazilian indigenous tribes and European forces in an epic real-time strategy game set during the founding of Rio de Janeiro city, Brazil. Forge alliances, command armies, and shape the future of Guanabara Bay.
Why similar: Action RTS 28.1% ★, RTS 21.2%, Real Time Tactics 15.9%, Resource Management 10.4%, Base Building 8.2%
- #50 Calyx
66% 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: Action RTS 18.6% ★, RTS 14%, Tower Defense 12.8%, Real Time Tactics 12.1%, Space 7.6%
- #51 Battle For Cosmos
70% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2023
Dev: Oscar Makes Games
Windows
Battle For Cosmos is a fast-paced, action-packed RTS set in space. With a focus on the battle it is perfect for those who want a thrilling and engaging strategy game without the unnecessary filler. Take control of your empire, build your defenses, and conquer the cosmos!
Why similar: Action RTS 38.3% ★, RTS 24.1%, Space 11.4%, Strategy 7.8%, Resource Management 6.8%
- #52 My Swordsman
68% match9 user reviews70% of 9 reviews2023
Dev: Scorpio LA
Windows
Open world, multiplayer online tower defense confrontation game. Fight with teammates to upgrade your heroes, build bases, produce your own troops, command troops to form formations, and defend or attack enemy positions. Come and build your online fortress together.
Why similar: Action RTS 23.1% ★, RTS 18.9%, Tower Defense 17.5%, Real Time Tactics 14.8%, Strategy 6.3%
- #53 Orion Wars
66% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2025
Dev: Sneeden Software
Windows
Fast-paced space RTS with 10-25 minute matches. Command fleets, conquer systems, or research the Singularity. Simple controls, strategic depth, but no 3-hour commitments required.
Why similar: Action RTS 23.7% ★, RTS 23%, Real Time Tactics 14.1%, Space 12.3%, Tactical 9.5%
- #54 HYPER 2
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: MutoXicated
Windows
Defend your tower for as long as you can from the aliens invading your space! Level up, earn money and new units, and strategically place them in the grid!
Why similar: Action RTS 27.8% ★, Tower Defense 20.3%, RTS 15.5%, Robots 10.6%, PvE 7.9%
- #55 Nuke Them All
66% matchVery Positive83% of 129 reviews2024
Dev: Indie PapaMikePub: GameEraStudios
Windows · Mac · Linux
An RTS classic reborn with a twist. Time is of the essence, Commander! Capture the flags, conquer the territories, and eliminate the enemy fort. And finally, nuke them all! This old-school sci-fi Indie real time strategy game, crafted by devoted team, revives the genre's enduring allure.
Why similar: Action RTS 22.7% ★, RTS 17.5%, Real Time Tactics 14.4%, Tower Defense 13.4%, Robots 7.8%
- #56 Sphere Invasion
70% match2 user reviews0% of 2 reviews2020
Dev: Space and Frogs
Windows
Sphere Invasion is Sci-Fi Tower Defence. Build your own road and defend it with 7 unique towers.
Why similar: Tower Defense 22.4%, Real Time Tactics 21.5%, Space 10.6%, Tactical 9.3%, Resource Management 8.1%
- #57 Roboden
67% matchVery Positive86% of 76 reviews2023
Dev: quasilytePub: quasilyte tech
Windows · Mac · Linux
Roboden is a fresh take on the RTS genre: less micro-control tedium with more units!
Why similar: RTS 17.5%, Robots 14.5%, Action RTS 14% ★, Real Time Tactics 14%, Resource Management 8.6%
- #58 IRON GUARD (Non VR)
67% matchPositive81% of 48 reviews2022
Dev: Xlab Digital
Windows
A sci-fi Tower Defense game. Strategize to destroy waves of rogue robots and assist the powerful turrets with player controlled drone. Build and collect resources and help evacuate your crew from the alien planet.
Why similar: Action RTS 25.6% ★, RTS 19.8%, Real Time Tactics 18%, Strategy 6.8%, Space 6.1%
- #59 Defender's Dynasty
65% match5 user reviews60% of 5 reviews2025
Dev: Hyper Cloud Games
Windows · Mac
A 2D Strategic Base Defender game set in Medieval times. As relentless Waves of enemy forces threaten your Stronghold, you must gather Resources, Fortify your Defenses and lead your Rebellion. Prepare to strengthen your Base and manage your Resources. But beaware of the Storms!
Why similar: Action RTS 23.7% ★, Tower Defense 18.8%, Real Time Tactics 15.3%, RTS 12.3%, Base Building 8.7%