- #1 Abyss Cave
96% matchPositive83% of 36 reviews2024
Dev: Piao Jingfu
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 97%
As a member of an elite squad, you are tasked with a mission to penetrate into the great abyss. You are to explore an unknown cave system and eliminate all threats that may arise, Good luck Soldier!
Why similar: Strategy 52.8%, Action 26.7%, Indie 20.5%
- #2 VectorWave
97% matchPositive89% of 36 reviews2017
Dev: Fizzure Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 97%
VectorWave translates the traditional tower defense experience into virtual reality, allowing you the freedom to buy, place, toss, and move towers as you see fit with minimal menu interaction.
Why similar: Strategy 52.3%, Action 26.4%, Indie 21.3%
- #3 The Ruins: VR Escape the Room
96% matchMixed59% of 37 reviews2017
Dev: Blue Entropy Studios
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 87%
As an archaeologist following in the footsteps of your grandfather, you find yourself trapped in an arcane site. Uncover artifacts and solve ancient puzzles to fulfill your legacy. There's a great secret held here; what will you discover?
Why similar: Strategy 50.9%, Action 28.3%, Indie 20.8%
- #4 Witchcraft
95% match8 user reviews88% of 8 reviews2018
Dev: Silky Smooth Studio
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 97%
In Witchcraft you will be able to create your own character configuration and fight against your friends, or AI, in 1vs.1 or 2vs.2 battles. The way you customize your character and the way you manage yourself in the battlefield, will have huge consequences in leading you to victory or defeat.
Why similar: Strategy 51.4%, Action 28.6%, Indie 20%
- #5 Gulf of Aden - Task Force Somalia
94% matchPositive89% of 27 reviews2015
Dev: BlewScreen
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 99%
In 20 different missions you have to tactically prevent pirates in the Gulf of Aden from attacking and seizing civilian targets. These targets range from oil tankers and drilling platforms to sailing yachts and even disabled pirate mother ships.
Why similar: Strategy 55.9%, Action 26.3%, Indie 17.7%
- #6 War Heroes: Invasion
94% matchMixed58% of 38 reviews2018
Dev: Hammerson Games
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 98%
Mighty towers, powerful explosions, epic battles - all these and much more awaits you in this one of the best Tower Defense games. Evil tanks, warplanes, mortar men and machine-gunners are ready to attack the land of civilians. Take the challenge and commence the battle!
Why similar: Strategy 61.7%, Indie 25.2%, Action 13.1%
- #7 Survival Kingdom
92% matchMixed61% of 44 reviews2016
Dev: Bat Byte
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Survival Kingdom is a turn-based, retro strategy game. You are the ruler of a kingdom in a medieval fantasy-pixel world. Embark on an adventure and test your ruling abilities. Will your kingdom escape death and achieve glory? Will you be able to survive? It all depends on you!
Why similar: Strategy 71%, Indie 29%
- #8 Tower Dwellers
91% 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%
- #9 Conran - The dinky Raccoon
91% match8 user reviews63% of 8 reviews2017
Dev: Nifty Productions
Windows
Blast your way through waves of enemies. Kill bots, collect their scraps to upgrade your weapons, take advantage of the dynamically changing arena and, eventually, buy yourself free.
Why similar: Strategy 50.2%, Action 29.3%, Indie 20.5%
- #10 Sector 724
90% matchMixed60% of 10 reviews2016
Dev: Fedor Votrin
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 99%
Sector 724 - space strategy game featuring real-time tactical warfare. You can assume supreme command of the military forces of a corporation, and help it gain dominance in space. Your actions will determine your corporation's success, or failure, in attaining its paramount objective: to leave the planetary system ahead of its...
Why similar: Strategy 76.3%, Indie 23.7%
- #11 Shattered Throne
89% matchMostly Positive79% of 43 reviews2016
Dev: Checkmark Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 98%
Shattered Throne is a turn based fantasy strategy game that will challenge your skills as a general. No luck to blame, only your ability to master the unique units and leaders to exploit the combo system will decide if you are victorious.
Why similar: Strategy 71.6%, Indie 28.4%
- #12 Atriage
88% match7 user reviews57% of 7 reviews2016
Dev: Batu Games LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 98%
Atriage, a turn-based strategy game inspired by Sci-fi space naval battles in 80s Anime where you command a fleet of ten warships against a rival commander. Master four different ship classes, each with their own strengths, weaknesses, and roles in combat in an all-out battle for supremacy.
Why similar: Strategy 72.8%, Indie 27.2%
- #13 Deadweight
87% 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%
- #14 Combine War Toys
86% 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 Light Strike Array
84% 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%
- #16 Moonlight Warrior
83% 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%
- #17 C.R.E.E.P.S
85% 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%
- #18 Planet 1138
84% 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%
- #19 Orbit Defender
82% 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%
- #20 Mars Wars
74% 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 Siege Hammer
82% 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%
- #22 Pick Your Poison
73% 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%
- #23 PlanetFate
81% 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%
- #24 TRANCE VR
80% 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%
- #25 The Thing: Tower Defense
79% 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%
- #26 TankCraft
79% 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%
- #27 The Blitzkrieg: Weapons of War
76% 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 GL1TCH
78% 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%
- #29 Alien Invasion Tower Defense
78% 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%
- #30 Hexen Hegemony
76% 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%
- #31 Chess Arena-象棋竞技场
75% 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%
- #32 OneHit
81% 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%
- #33 Zombie Rush : Extinction
72% 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%
- #34 Defense Warfare
74% 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%
- #35 CaveDuel
73% 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%
- #36 Village Feud
70% 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 Aether Way
69% 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%
- #38 Death Rpg
71% 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%
- #39 Ichor
70% 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%
- #40 Aerial Guardian
73% 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%
- #41 Pumpkin Death Garden
69% 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%
- #42 DEFENDER OF EARTH VS THE ALIEN ARMADA
71% 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%
- #43 Radical Gear
68% 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%
- #44 Sentinels
69% 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%
- #45 Lords of War
67% 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 LazerGrrl
49% matchPositive97% of 34 reviews2025
Dev: Sandwich Generation
Windows
Fast paced PVP strategy. Bomberman meets RTS.
Why similar: Strategy 51.4%, Action 27.7%, Indie 20.9%
- #47 ECHOES OF WAR: The Last Heartbeat
65% matchPositive88% of 16 reviews2018
Dev: MPixels
Windows
ECHOES OF WAR is an action packed shooter with strategic elements for virtual reality devices. Set up your defences, lay waste to hundreds of drones and mechs and use all you can salvage to repair your ship.
Why similar: Strategy 49.6%, Action 29.1%, Indie 21.3%
- #48 Raid On Coasts
67% 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%
- #49 World Of Undead
68% 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%
- #50 Eleven Prophecies
68% matchNo user reviews2020
Dev: Ryan LayfieldPub: 7th Strike, Ltd.
Windows · Linux
Defend colonists against relentless waves of ruthless insects with nothing more than your wits, your determination, and a sub-orbital 3d-printer. In a distant corner of the galaxy, what was meant to be a routine repair job has turned into a nightmarish scenario for a young technician thrust upon the front lines of a crisis.
Why similar: Strategy 50.7%, Action 28.7%, Indie 20.7%
- #51 Final Core
67% 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%
- #52 Jarheads
55% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Gareth Williams
Windows · Mac · Linux
Jarheads is a fast-paced tactical shooter with fully-destructible environments. Jarheads comprises of a 50 mission single-player (or two-player online co-op) campaign and a separate online multiplayer experience for up to 8 players with a variety of explosive game modes.
Why similar: Strategy 65.4%, Action 34.6%
- #53 Pixel Sentry
62% matchPositive100% of 11 reviews2019
Dev: RedOrb Studios
Windows
Do you have nothing to do? Don't want to load up a game where it takes a while to get into it? Well here is the perfect solution for you.
Why similar: Strategy 48.9%, Action 30%, Indie 21%