What games are most similar to Shift?

The most similar games to Shift include Rise of the Ancients, MAZE LORD, Aggregator Elevator System, and more. These recommendations are based on shared tags, gameplay mechanics, and player behavior patterns.

Shift is a Indie, Strategy game with popular tags including Indie, Strategy, Puzzle, Anime, Singleplayer.

Best indie games like Shift?

If you're looking for more indie games like Shift, try Rise of the Ancients, MAZE LORD, Aggregator Elevator System. These share the Indie tag and similar gameplay elements.

How does Nodal find games like Shift?

Nodal uses a hybrid recommendation system that combines tag similarity analysis with collaborative filtering from player behavior data. We analyze which games are frequently played by the same players and share similar tags to Shift. You can tune the blend between content-based and community-based recommendations.

Games like Shift but more strategy?

To find games emphasizing strategy, use Nodal's tag filters to prioritize Strategy alongside Indie. You can also explore the strategy tag page directly.

Games Like Shift

Top Similar Games to Shift

Rise of the Ancients (2016) — Shared: Indie, Strategy. Also features tower defense. Tags: Indie, Strategy
MAZE LORD (2016) — Shared: Strategy, Indie, Puzzle. Also features 2d and casual. Tags: Strategy, Indie, Puzzle
Aggregator Elevator System (2023) — Shared: Indie, Puzzle, Strategy. Also features casual and replay value. Tags: Indie, Puzzle, Strategy
Hexcross0 — Shared: Indie, Strategy, Puzzle. Also features early access and casual. Tags: Indie, Strategy, Puzzle
Poly Mole (2019) — Shared: Strategy, Indie, Puzzle. Tags: Strategy, Indie, Puzzle
Kaya0 — Shared: Indie, Strategy, Puzzle. Also features minimalist and casual. Tags: Indie, Strategy, Puzzle
See No Evil (2014) — Shared: Indie, Puzzle, Anime. Also features adventure and isometric. Tags: Indie, Puzzle, Anime
Refract (2017) — Shared: Strategy, Indie, Puzzle. Tags: Strategy, Indie, Puzzle
Hollow Knight: Silksong (2025) — Shared: Indie, Singleplayer, Female Protagonist. Also features metroidvania and difficult. Tags: Indie, Singleplayer, Female Protagonist
Office Battle (2015) — Shared: Indie, Singleplayer. Also features action and violent. Tags: Indie, Singleplayer
Hellfire Fortress0 — Shared: Indie, Strategy. Also features early access. Tags: Indie, Strategy
Core Keeper (2024) — Shared: Singleplayer, Indie. Also features open world and survival. Tags: Singleplayer, Indie
BlindOak Prow0 — Shared: Indie, Strategy. Also features free to play. Tags: Indie, Strategy
Planet R-12 (2016) — Shared: Indie, Strategy. Also features action and adventure. Tags: Indie, Strategy
Rubico0 — Shared: Strategy, Indie. Tags: Strategy, Indie
Swapper Tiles (2018) — Shared: Strategy, Indie, Puzzle. Also features free to play and early access. Tags: Strategy, Indie, Puzzle
Miegakure: Hide & Reveal0 — Shared: Indie, Puzzle, Singleplayer. Also features puzzle platformer. Tags: Indie, Puzzle, Singleplayer
Andarilho (2020) — Shared: Indie, Singleplayer. Also features survival and open world. Tags: Indie, Singleplayer
100 nya (2016) — Shared: Indie, Strategy, Puzzle. Tags: Indie, Strategy, Puzzle
Wayout 2: Hex (2017) — Shared: Indie, Puzzle, Strategy. Also features casual and atmospheric. Tags: Indie, Puzzle, Strategy
The Testing Floor0 — Shared: Indie, Puzzle, Singleplayer. Also features adventure. Tags: Indie, Puzzle, Singleplayer
Planes, Bullets and Vodka (2016) — Shared: Singleplayer. Also features casual and action. Tags: Singleplayer
Razortron 2000 (2016) — Shared: Indie, Singleplayer, Relaxing. Also features casual and racing. Tags: Indie, Singleplayer, Relaxing
Sixtieth Kilometer (2016) — Shared: Indie, Singleplayer, Anime. Also features visual novel and casual. Tags: Indie, Singleplayer, Anime
Concept 20 (2019) — Shared: Indie, Strategy, Singleplayer. Also features platformer. Tags: Indie, Strategy, Singleplayer
Gumball Guesser (2025) — Shared: Strategy, Puzzle, Singleplayer. Also features casual and colorful. Tags: Strategy, Puzzle, Singleplayer
Meld (2016) — Shared: Strategy, Indie, Puzzle. Tags: Strategy, Indie, Puzzle
DOKA 2 KISHKI EDITION (2018) — Shared: Indie. Also features gore and violent. Tags: Indie
Conan the mighty pig (2016) — Shared: Female Protagonist, Anime, Indie. Also features psychological horror and world war ii. Tags: Female Protagonist, Anime, Indie
Mecha BREAK (2025) — Features free to play and mechs.
DR LIVESEY ROM AND DEATH EDITION (2023) — Shared: Singleplayer. Also features action and cartoon. Tags: Singleplayer
Rock 'N' Roll Defense (2016) — Shared: Strategy, Indie, Singleplayer. Also features tower defense and casual. Tags: Strategy, Indie, Singleplayer
Ninja Stealth (2016) — Shared: Strategy, Indie, Puzzle. Also features stealth and ninja. Tags: Strategy, Indie, Puzzle
Maze Crusher (2019) — Shared: Indie, Strategy, Puzzle. Also features early access and arcade. Tags: Indie, Strategy, Puzzle
VOI (2016) — Shared: Indie, Puzzle, Singleplayer. Also features casual and simulation. Tags: Indie, Puzzle, Singleplayer
Cyberhunt (2017) — Shared: Indie, Singleplayer. Also features action and casual. Tags: Indie, Singleplayer
Russian Life Simulator (2019) — Shared: Singleplayer, Indie, Strategy. Also features simulation and memes. Tags: Singleplayer, Indie, Strategy
RUSSIA BATTLEGROUNDS (2018) — Shared: Indie, Relaxing. Also features action and battle royale. Tags: Indie, Relaxing
Banana for Scale (2020) — Shared: Indie, Strategy, Puzzle. Also features stylized and local multiplayer. Tags: Indie, Strategy, Puzzle
Road Scars: Origins (2018) — Shared: Indie, Singleplayer. Also features racing and action. Tags: Indie, Singleplayer
Orbt XL (2017) — Shared: Relaxing, Singleplayer, Indie. Also features arcade and difficult. Tags: Relaxing, Singleplayer, Indie
Astral Battlefield / 星界战场 (2025) — Shared: Strategy, Indie. Also features rpg. Tags: Strategy, Indie
Darkness Assault (2015) — Shared: Indie, Female Protagonist, Singleplayer. Also features action and violent. Tags: Indie, Female Protagonist, Singleplayer
Doodle WHAT?! (2025) — Shared: Indie, Strategy. Also features casual and early access. Tags: Indie, Strategy
Shotgun Legend (2018) — Shared: Indie, Singleplayer. Also features action and rpg. Tags: Indie, Singleplayer
Chio Hero (2020) — Shared: Strategy, Indie. Also features card game. Tags: Strategy, Indie
RED Fuse: Rolling Explosive Device (2015) — Shared: Strategy, Indie, Puzzle. Also features physics. Tags: Strategy, Indie, Puzzle
Phoenix Force (2014) — Shared: Singleplayer. Also features bullet hell and difficult. Tags: Singleplayer
KNIGHTS (2016) — Shared: Puzzle, Strategy, Relaxing. Also features tabletop and immersive sim. Tags: Puzzle, Strategy, Relaxing
Yesterday (2017) — Shared: Indie, Strategy, Puzzle. Also features early access and casual. Tags: Indie, Strategy, Puzzle
Gachi Heroes (2018) — Shared: Relaxing, Indie, Singleplayer. Also features memes and comedy. Tags: Relaxing, Indie, Singleplayer
Queen of Seas (2017) — Shared: Indie, Singleplayer. Also features adventure and casual. Tags: Indie, Singleplayer
STAR WARS Jedi: Survivor™ (2023) — Shared: Singleplayer. Also features action and souls-like. Tags: Singleplayer
Mole Game (2020) — Shared: Indie, Strategy, Puzzle. Also features casual and pixel graphics. Tags: Indie, Strategy, Puzzle
Zolg (2016) — Shared: Singleplayer, Indie. Also features metroidvania and top-down shooter. Tags: Singleplayer, Indie
Redemption: Saints And Sinners (2016) — Shared: Singleplayer, Puzzle. Also features action and violent. Tags: Singleplayer, Puzzle
Optica (2018) — Shared: Indie, Strategy, Puzzle. Also features casual. Tags: Indie, Strategy, Puzzle
Ichi (2014) — Shared: Indie, Puzzle, Strategy. Also features casual and 2d. Tags: Indie, Puzzle, Strategy
Suspicious Slide (2019) — Shared: Indie, Strategy, Puzzle. Also features casual. Tags: Indie, Strategy, Puzzle
Unblock Gridlock (2019) — Shared: Indie, Strategy, Puzzle. Also features casual. Tags: Indie, Strategy, Puzzle