- #1 Kingdom-Heroes
96% matchMixed50% of 12 reviews2023
Dev: InfinityMr
Windows
Kingdom-Heroes offers real time strategy fun in 2D Pixelart optics and cool atmospheric music and sound. Build up your Colony by placing every building where you want and recruiting as many units as you want! Build outposts, Farming stations or strengthen your defenses!
Why similar: Strategy 36%, RTS 25.7%, Casual 18%, Indie 14.1%, Action 6.2%
- #2 Boid
97% matchMostly Positive80% of 747 reviews2016
Dev: MokusPub: tinyBuild
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Boid is real-time strategy at its most primal - your only resource is your army. No funds to manage or infrastructures to build. It’s a kill or be killed battle of rapid decisions to dominate the gene pool.
Why similar: RTS 33.5%, Strategy 25.1%, Multiplayer 11.3%, Action 11.1%, Casual 10.5%
- #3 HORDE ATTACK
96% matchMixed47% of 19 reviews2017
Dev: Danil Kapylov
Windows
Horde attack is a demolition derby in middle ages! Send swarms of riders from city to city to conquer the huge world in this fast-paced multiplayer strategy game!
Why similar: Strategy 32.9%, RTS 23.5%, Casual 17.6%, Action 13.1%, Indie 12.9%
- #4 Machines At War 3
95% matchMostly Positive76% of 85 reviews2014
Dev: Isotope 244 LLC
Windows · Mac
Median: 24 minMean: 12.3 hrs≥1hr: 29%
Real time strategy game featuring over 130 different types of units and technologies, 21 campaign missions with characters and an intriguing story, unlimited random map skirmishes with many customizable settings, network multiplayer to challenge your friends, and so much more in this RTS!
Why similar: RTS 36.6%, Strategy 35.3%, Action 16.3%, Indie 11.8%
- #5 Lootfest Wars
94% matchPositive87% of 23 reviews2018
Dev: vikingfabian
Windows
A relaxing RTS
Why similar: RTS 37.8%, Strategy 31.9%, Casual 17%, Indie 13.3%
- #6 Command & Conquer™ Generals
89% matchVery Positive88% of 1,893 reviews2024
Dev: EA PacificPub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 10.1 hrs≥1hr: 38%
Be the Ultimate Modern Warfare General
Why similar: RTS 35.7%, Strategy 33.8%, Multiplayer 17.2%, Action 13.4%
- #7 Fortify
94% matchMostly Positive74% of 98 reviews2016
Dev: Holgersson Entertainment
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 46%
Fortify is a real-time strategy game with a tower defense twist. Defend your castle from attacking monsters and siege weapons by using ranged and melee defenders, catapults, cannons, oil fields and more. You start at the iron age, advancing to the medieval age, and later, the imperial age.
Why similar: Strategy 35%, RTS 33.3%, Action 17.7%, Indie 14%
- #8 Meridian: Squad 22
93% matchMixed66% of 131 reviews2016
Dev: Elder GamesPub: Headup
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Meridian: Squad 22 is a single-player science-fiction real-time strategy game with a focus on base building and advanced tactics. Every single choice, every tactical decision you make, shapes the outcome of your story.
Why similar: Strategy 37.1%, RTS 29.6%, Action 19.7%, Indie 13.7%
- #9 Basic Warfare
91% match4 user reviews50% of 4 reviews2020
Dev: Bog Iron Games
Windows · Linux
Basic Warfare is a combination of RTS and Action genres featuring realtime multiplayer action combat and strategic economic simulation.
Why similar: Strategy 39.1%, Action 21.6%, RTS 17.1%, Indie 16%, Multiplayer 6.3%
- #10 Fracture the Flag
92% matchMostly Positive73% of 110 reviews2016
Dev: One Wheel Studio
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Fracture the Flag is not the usual hyper click fest of an RTS... Take some time, gather your resources, plan your strategy and then knock the crud out your opponents!
Why similar: Strategy 34.9%, RTS 34.1%, Multiplayer 16.1%, Indie 14.9%
- #11 Frog Bath
89% matchVery Positive85% of 233 reviews2020
Dev: Lafterburn Studios
Windows
Bathe your Frog King by jumping, hopping and tonguing yourself around maps in Frog Bath with the goal of beating your friends at giving His Cleanliness a bath! Spit and steal bath items from your friends to give the best bath possible to the Frog King.
Why similar: Strategy 25.9%, Action 23.7%, Casual 22.1%, Indie 17.2%, Multiplayer 11.1%
- #12 WarZone Flashpoint
91% matchMixed53% of 80 reviews2018
Dev: Dust Storm Entertainment
Windows
WarZone Flashpoint is in an RTS in development by Dust Storm Entertainment. We're an indie team bringing you a classic RTS formula which we intend to update for a long time to come!
Why similar: Strategy 38.8%, RTS 26.8%, Action 19.6%, Indie 14.8%
- #13 Multibombers
90% matchMixed70% of 115 reviews2018
Dev: Glorified Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Based off the hit game Bomberman initially developed in 1983, Multibombers takes the concept to an all-new perspective featuring a unique first-person mode with the inclusion of multiplayer for you and three other buddies to have a night of fun.
Why similar: Strategy 31.4%, Action 17.9%, Indie 17.3%, Casual 17.3%, Multiplayer 16%
- #14 Battle of the Bookworms
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Erikduss
Windows
Command your wriggling worm army in an epic battle for supremacy! Face off against rival worm legions, and evolve your units through the ages to gain a strategic edge. Obtain powerful power-ups, master cunning strategies, and outmaneuver your opponents to claim ultimate victory!
Why similar: Strategy 38.4%, Action 21.3%, Indie 16%, Casual 13.7%, Multiplayer 10.6%
- #15 Rover Wars
86% matchPositive81% of 31 reviews2020
Dev: Sakari Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
What if MOBAs and RTS games had a baby? Rover Wars combines resource management, farming, building and strategy into an intense tug of war. Fight in an interplanetary campaign and challenge your friends in the configurable Battle Mode. Rover Wars might be your gateway ticket into the strategy genre.
Why similar: Strategy 37.3%, Action 20.6%, Casual 20%, Indie 15.5%, RTS 6.5%
- #16 Winter Cometh
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Gallent Games
Windows
Choose your faction and battle against other players with massive armies and AI camps or raids. In a dynamic environment from growing kingdoms and changing weather effecting far more than just the worlds appearance. To obtain the power and become the one true king. Beware Winter Cometh.
Why similar: Strategy 39.2%, Action 22.4%, Casual 21.6%, Indie 16.9%
- #17 Fractured State
86% match9 user reviews67% of 9 reviews2020
Dev: Mechanical Monocle
Windows
Fractured State refines the RTS genre into fast-paced strategic urban combat. Take part as the machine driven imperialistic faction of the Laperian Imperial Army battle to remain in control against the Children of the Ancients, worshipers and masters of an ancient power. Includes Map Editor.
Why similar: RTS 43%, Strategy 40.2%, Indie 16.8%
- #18 Circle Empires
84% matchVery Positive90% of 4,100 reviews2018
Dev: LuminousPub: Iceberg Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 18.1 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Circle Empires is a fresh take on the RTS genre, featuring a fast-paced approach to conquering the world.
Why similar: RTS 38.6%, Strategy 31.4%, Casual 12.5%, Indie 11.4%, Multiplayer 6%
- #19 Zoo Strikers
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Big Dream
Windows · Mac
Zoo Strikers is an online 3D platformer like no other; Race online against others, or fight them in classic tactical shooter game-modes, with tight 3rd person platformer controls and bearfelf! What more could you want?
Why similar: Strategy 39.5%, Action 22.1%, Casual 21.7%, Indie 16.7%
- #20 Cro Magnon
85% matchMostly Negative36% of 14 reviews2018
Dev: Thor Gaming
Windows
Europe, 39000 BC. A group of people have arrived at a location suitable for a settlement. The lands are rich and fertile, but not uninhabited. You will take command of a newly formed clan of Cro Magnon, in the final days of the Neanderthals. Your goal is survival and dominance.
Why similar: RTS 41.6%, Strategy 40.1%, Indie 18.4%
- #21 Arena Wars 2
88% matchMostly Negative32% of 387 reviews2012
Dev: ExDream GmbHPub: Just a Game
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 19%
Arena Wars 2 is the sequel of the award-winning Arena Wars series and combines revolutionary RTS fights with RPG elements.
Why similar: Strategy 44.7%, RTS 36.5%, Action 18.7%
- #22 TEAM SWITCH VR - EXPERTS BURGLARY AGENCY
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Virtual Studios
Windows
Team Switch is a virtual reality asynchronus co-op game, you are a robber assisted by your team, who can send you instructions to help you with a manual.
Why similar: Strategy 39.9%, Action 22.1%, Casual 21.3%, Indie 16.6%
- #23 Orc Towers VR
83% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2018
Dev: Coding Jar Studios Inc.
Windows
Orc Towers VR is a first person tower defense game. Build your defenses up to defend against the orc hordes. Teleport between towers to unleash different spells and combinations to defeat the orcs.
Why similar: Strategy 39.2%, Action 22.5%, Casual 21.3%, Indie 16.9%
- #24 Grab the Mask | 地牢假面
82% match9 user reviews78% of 9 reviews2019
Dev: Sunny Valley | 晴天谷
Windows
"Grab the Mask" is a multi-player game, players can only move in their own color floor, through bombs to expand their territory, grab the mask and get more living space.
Why similar: Strategy 39.2%, Action 22.5%, Casual 21.7%, Indie 16.6%
- #25 Symphonic Mayhem
82% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2018
Dev: Little Robot Games
Windows
A multiplayer death match with tanks. Choose the best upgrades and attempt to destroy your enemies. Can YOU survive?
Why similar: Strategy 39.2%, Action 22.4%, Casual 21.6%, Indie 16.9%
- #26 The Island Combat
78% matchMostly Negative35% of 23 reviews2021
Dev: SoftwavesPub: SA Industry
Windows
Defend your island from invaders in The Island Combat! Use slow-motion combat skills to control time and protect your home from treasure hunters seeking the ancient pirate treasure. Will you rise to the challenge?
Why similar: Strategy 38.8%, Action 22.5%, Casual 21.7%, Indie 17%
- #27 Antisphere
81% matchMixed64% of 106 reviews2017
Dev: Soap InteractivePub: Starbreeze Publishing AB
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Antisphere is a PvP competitive twin-stick shooter where you compete against other players.
Why similar: Strategy 39.6%, Action 22.8%, Casual 21.1%, Indie 16.5%
- #28 Bravado
79% matchMixed46% of 13 reviews2018
Dev: SteediePub: SteedieStudio
Windows
Bravado is a game that will test your ability to endure waves of various enemies while fighting in a medieval arena. The advanced sword fighting mechanics creates a thrilling battle experience in the castle environment.
Why similar: Strategy 38.8%, Action 22.5%, Casual 21.7%, Indie 17%
- #29 Steampunk Syndicate 2
80% matchMixed47% of 15 reviews2017
Dev: Stereo7 Games
Windows
Steampunk Syndicate 2: Tower Defense Game is a sequel of a famous steampunk game.
Why similar: Strategy 39.5%, Action 22.9%, Casual 21.1%, Indie 16.5%
- #30 TRIP
79% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2018
Dev: Pal Diaray
Windows
TRIP Control your Characters with your mouse to avoid the enemys! Use different skills and tactics.
Why similar: Strategy 38.8%, Action 22.5%, Casual 21.7%, Indie 17%
- #31 Poly Defense
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: XOAProductions
Windows
PolyTown is under attack! Can you save it? Build attack turrets and mazes to slow down and destroy the attacking fleet. Upgrade your towers and find a strategy to win the round. Sounds easy? Prove it! Poly Defense features a variety of exciting levels. Be the hero that PolyTown direly needs! Play now!
Why similar: Strategy 38.3%, Action 23.3%, Casual 22.5%, Indie 16%
- #32 Evil Robot Traffic Jam HD
77% matchMostly Positive74% of 27 reviews2016
Dev: Element Games, LLC
Windows
Evil Robot Traffic Jam is a tower defense game built from the ground up for virtual reality. Play as an agent of the Evil Robot Defense Force: place powerful defense towers, activate destructive special abilities, and disrupt the robots with hacker drones!
Why similar: Strategy 39.9%, Action 22.1%, Casual 21.3%, Indie 16.6%
- #33 LazerGrrl
61% matchPositive97% of 34 reviews2025
Dev: Sandwich Generation
Windows
Fast paced PVP strategy. Bomberman meets RTS.
Why similar: Strategy 39.1%, Action 22%, Indie 16.3%, RTS 15.7%, Multiplayer 6.8%
- #34 Skelli Tower Defense
77% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2018
Dev: Seth DurhamPub: SDGaming
Windows
Build towers and defend your lands from a horde of undead miscreants! Three modes of difficulty, including one made with kids in mind (age 5+), and a challenge mode where you must defend your castle while strategically placing your defenses. Do you have what it takes to defeat Red Skelli and his army?
Why similar: Strategy 39.9%, Action 22.1%, Casual 21.3%, Indie 16.6%
- #35 Animal Force
75% match5 user reviews60% of 5 reviews2018
Dev: ISVR
Windows
There is no dizzy, no horror, no zombies,and no guns, Animal Force is a happy & funny game for all age game players.This game include single player mode and 3 local multiplayer modes.
Why similar: Strategy 39.9%, Action 22.1%, Casual 21.3%, Indie 16.6%
- #36 Babylonia
74% matchMostly Positive73% of 15 reviews2019
Dev: Mad DataPub: HH-Games
Windows
Journey to the ancient land of Babylon as you explore a spellbinding Match 3 paradise! Match alluring flowers as you test your green thumb and restore the legendary Hanging Gardens to their former majestic glory!
Why similar: Strategy 39.9%, Action 22.1%, Casual 21.3%, Indie 16.6%
- #37 Battle of cubes
76% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2018
Dev: JJM
Windows
Battle of cubes is a 2.5D shoot 'em up game in which a huge battle between cubes takes place. Fight with your units to the enemy lines to get the victory! Conquer nodes to expand your territory and get a huge army!
Why similar: Strategy 39.9%, Action 22.1%, Casual 21.3%, Indie 16.6%
- #38 Chicken Daddy
75% match9 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2018
Dev: Studio Halabi
Windows
You are a man in a chicken onesie. You have nothing except your new family of chicks who follow you everywhere you go. Think fast and defend your family against the hordes of giant worms of destruction!
Why similar: Strategy 39.9%, Action 22.1%, Casual 21.3%, Indie 16.6%
- #39 war1:various fighters
74% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2018
Dev: herun
Windows
Various fighters is is a strategy game,you need to immediately choose different characteristics of the fighters to fight,there are 16 kinds of fighters in the game,the right time to choose the right fighter is the key to winning.there are 90 levels in the game,and if you upgrade all the fighters to 5,a new game mode will be opened.
Why similar: Strategy 39.9%, Action 22.1%, Casual 21.3%, Indie 16.6%
- #40 PowerUp Elevation
73% match8 user reviews88% of 8 reviews2018
Dev: Space Fractal
Windows
PowerUp Elevation is a autorunning platform game in a farm full of elevators and deadly traps. Can you traverse the perils within and steal a kiss from your 'mate'?
Why similar: Strategy 38.9%, Action 22.2%, Casual 22.1%, Indie 16.7%
- #41 Last Line VR: A Zombie Defense Game
73% matchMostly Negative36% of 11 reviews2019
Dev: Astro Quality Games
Windows
Last Line VR is a WWII based VR zombie defense shooting game that has unique events and story. Witness the struggles and stories of the survivors or stay alive as long as you can against unlimited hordes with Endless Mode | Home Defense Mode
Why similar: Strategy 38.4%, Action 22.7%, Casual 21.9%, Indie 17.1%
- #42 Battle Realms: Zen Edition
56% matchVery Positive88% of 4,182 reviews2025
Dev: Ed Del Castillo
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 33.8 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Return of the Classic, now remastered! Battle Realms is a fantasy RTS inspired by the stories told in martial- arts movies and oriental mythology. Develop your peasants into a highly trained and deadly efficient clan of warriors who are ready to die with your name on their lips.
Why similar: RTS 44.9%, Strategy 33%, Action 13.5%, Multiplayer 8.6%
- #43 OboStar
73% matchMostly Negative30% of 10 reviews2018
Dev: Josh Tam UniversePub: OtakuMaker SARL
Windows
Obostar is a unique skill puzzle game. Pilot your ship and touch the colored orbs to collect them.
Why similar: Strategy 39.9%, Action 22.1%, Casual 21.3%, Indie 16.6%
- #44 Eggs 1942
72% matchPositive86% of 44 reviews2018
Dev: WoksOnStudios
Windows
The Bad Eggs are mobilising their forces across the world. Join the Royal Egg Force and save the world with large scale eggy warfare.
Why similar: Strategy 39.6%, Action 21.9%, Casual 21.2%, Indie 17.3%
- #45 Command & Conquer™ Tiberian Sun™ and Firestorm™
59% matchVery Positive90% of 1,188 reviews2024
Dev: Westwood StudiosPub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 42%
The Second Tiberium War begins in this legendary sequel to the original Command & Conquer. With his forces stronger than ever, arch villain and leader of The Brotherhood of Nod - Kane - is pitched in an epic battle against the world's war machine - the Global Defense Initiative.
Why similar: RTS 43.7%, Strategy 39.6%, Action 16.7%
- #46 Square Route
72% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2018
Dev: Battenberg Software
Windows · Mac · Linux
Square Route is an classic puzzle game in which you modify the terrain by adding and removing platforms and placing tools to create a safe Route for the Squares to get to their targets. With 120 addictive levels!
Why similar: Strategy 38.8%, Action 22.9%, Casual 22.1%, Indie 16.2%
- #47 Goddess of Math 数学女神
70% matchVery Positive90% of 86 reviews2019
Dev: Katus GamePub: KatusGame
Windows · Mac
This is an action-puzzle game. Find your way to pass the levels. A lot of mathematical elements are integrated in the puzzles.
Why similar: Strategy 38.1%, Action 22.6%, Casual 21.8%, Indie 17.6%
- #48 Command & Conquer Red Alert™ 2 and Yuri’s Revenge™
56% matchVery Positive93% of 9,943 reviews2024
Dev: Westwood PacificPub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 16.8 hrs≥1hr: 59%
The world erupts in conflict as Soviet forces invade American soil in Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2. You are the Supreme Commander. Arm yourself to the teeth with top-secret technologies and lead the Soviet or Allied troops to victory.
Why similar: RTS 48%, Strategy 24.4%, Multiplayer 15.1%, Action 12.5%
- #49 Maniac Land
58% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2024
Dev: Giftzwerg Games
Windows
"Maniac Land" Summon your mages to the court! Gather resources and transform them into powerful wands, mysterious books, or, well, stones. Develop new spells, defend your small land, or snatch up your friends' territories and zap them into another dimension.
Why similar: RTS 42.9%, Strategy 26.9%, Action 13.4%, Multiplayer 8%, Casual 4.9%
- #50 LO-OP
71% matchMixed54% of 24 reviews2018
Dev: Paleno Games
Windows · Linux
LO-OP have simple design and simple concept. Connect right amount of loops between each other and clear board to pass the level. Train your skills in this minimalist-design game that can eat your brain. Don't be so rude with your mental health and spend some time sleeping while not playing LO-OP.
Why similar: Strategy 39.2%, Casual 22%, Action 21.7%, Indie 17.2%
- #51 Hat Hunters
71% matchMixed60% of 15 reviews2018
Dev: Nicholas IngulfsenPub: Beastereggs
Windows · Mac · Linux
Hat Hunters is a local multiplayer party game for 2 - 4 players. Each player controls one character amongst identically looking players and AIs. Try to find your way towards victory without attracting too much attention or you will be the main target of all Hat Hunters.
Why similar: Strategy 40.3%, Action 22.3%, Casual 20.5%, Indie 16.8%
- #52 Recyclomania
69% matchMixed69% of 26 reviews2019
Dev: PixQuakePub: HH-Games
Windows
Build your own recycling plants and become a recycling master in this incredible Match 3 game!
Why similar: Strategy 38.1%, Action 22.5%, Casual 22.4%, Indie 17%
- #53 Iron Armada
57% matchMostly Positive77% of 177 reviews2024
Dev: Bluedrake42Pub: Drakeling Labs
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 816.3 hrs≥1hr: 54%
Iron Armada is a multiplayer, space-faring combat game where players must team up to build a fleet of ships in order to survive the perils of space and defeat the opposing player faction. Build ships of all shapes and sizes, mine resources, and scavenge parts with friends to conquer the universe!
Why similar: Strategy 44.8%, Action 24.6%, Casual 23.9%, Multiplayer 4%, Indie 2.7%
- #54 Energia
70% match8 user reviews75% of 8 reviews2017
Dev: Essence Worldcrafter
Windows
This short but sweet game presents a polished combination of tower defense and base building. Manage your energy network to both defend from and attack foes all while enjoying a clean, zero budget art style.
Why similar: Strategy 38.4%, Casual 22.5%, Action 22.3%, Indie 16.8%
- #55 This will not go well
54% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: Alejandro Ibrahim OjeaPub: Eternal CODE Studio
Windows · Linux
Avoid all the missiles as long as you can!
Why similar: Strategy 37.8%, Action 23.1%, Casual 22.3%, Indie 16.8%
- #56 Roaming Fortress
71% matchMixed57% of 14 reviews2014
Dev: YETi CGIPub: Brisk Mobile Inc
Windows · Mac
Roaming Fortress is a dynamic new mix of action, strategy, and defensive games that puts your fortress atop a massive Burdenbeast. Upgrade your fortress and crush the enemies that have defiled the Kingdom!
Why similar: Strategy 40.2%, Action 22.3%, Casual 21.5%, Indie 16%
- #57 Nanoswarm
68% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2019
Dev: Termite Farm
Windows
Nanoswarm is a game about surviving an endless assault from an army of nanobots with the ability to form terrifying and unstoppable battlebots. You're not alone though. Tank command is back at base finding you new powerups all the time, helping you to overcome the odds and have a chance against your terrible foe.
Why similar: Strategy 38%, Action 23.2%, Casual 22.4%, Indie 16.4%
- #58 Muezza Pill Dash
52% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2025
Dev: Muezza
Windows
Help Muezza take her cortison pills in time! A cozy, fast-paced mini game inspired by classic Snake — start slow, speed up with every pill, and don’t let the timer run out.
Why similar: RTS 35%, Strategy 31.3%, Casual 18.3%, Action 11%, Indie 4.3%