- #1 Swapper Tiles
96% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2018
Dev: Rynder Games
Windows
Swapper Tiles is a First Person Puzzle game where you find yourself trapped in a cage with your only chance to escape is to complete the challenges set. The game revolves around completing puzzles by swapping tiles around to create a path between them. Demo available on Steam.
Why similar: Strategy 88.4%, Indie 11.6%
- #2 Mortal Squad: Portal to Hell
96% match6 user reviews67% of 6 reviews2018
Dev: Crematorium of Time
Windows
Control a squad of fearless soldiers with unique abilities to stop a mad scientist who is ready to open a portal for creatures from hell. A classical turn-based system and procedural generation of levels which would require various tactical decisions to beat the game.
Why similar: Strategy 88.4%, Indie 11.6%
- #3 Ziggurat 3D Chess
94% matchMixed56% of 32 reviews2017
Dev: Michael LampelPub: Lampel Enterprises
Windows
Ziggurat Three Dimensional Chess(TM), is a true three dimensional environment which combine the familiar movements of standard chess and exciting new moves never seen before. The rules of movement are easy to learn so beginners will be playing their first game in minutes.
Why similar: Strategy 88.9%, Indie 11.1%
- #4 Star-Twine
94% matchPositive100% of 12 reviews2016
Dev: SPARSE//GameDev
Windows · Mac · Linux
Star-Twine is a real-time strategy game where you control a point of light created by a dying star. Battles unfold on sprawling three-dimensional maps as you collect energy and build structures to attack your opponent. Chill out to the atmospheric visuals and soundtrack as you plan your next move.
Why similar: Strategy 71.5%, Space 18.8%, Indie 9.7%
- #5 ENDLESS™ Space 2
91% matchVery Positive83% of 22,888 reviews2017
Dev: AMPLITUDE Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 26.0 hrs≥1hr: 87%
ENDLESS™ Space 2 is a Strategic Space Opera, featuring the compelling “just one more turn” gameplay, set in the mysterious ENDLESS™ Universe. As the leader of your civilization, will you impose your vision and build the greatest stellar empire?
Why similar: Strategy 94.7%, Space 5.2%, Indie 0%
- #6 Rush on Rome
93% match7 user reviews43% of 7 reviews2017
Dev: Z-Software GmbHPub: familyplay
Windows
Find the missing pieces of the artifact and save the Roman Empire from its enemies.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #7 Urbance Clans Card Battle!
92% matchMixed47% of 17 reviews2018
Dev: SteambotPub: Plug In Digital
Windows
Street gangs rise up in Neo-City. Time has come to gather your own gang to take over the whole city, district after district. Takedowns will happen, show no mercy if you wanna survive.
Why similar: Strategy 89%, Indie 11%
- #8 Planets Under Attack
90% matchMostly Positive73% of 1,244 reviews2012
Dev: Targem GamesPub: Topware Interactive
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 10.0 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Play as humans or robots in a brand new sci-fi strategy adventure! Travel into the far reaches of space, through cleverly designed star constellations and variable game modes, conquering enemy planets using 15 combinable technologies.
Why similar: Strategy 95.9%, Space 2.7%, Indie 1.4%
- #9 RockBuster
91% matchNo user reviews2018
Dev: Twisted Bit Inc.
Windows
As an asteroid miner, your goal is to complete different kind of missions from asteroid mining to securing the galaxy. Buy new more powerful ships, find rare equipment and reveal all the greatest riches of the space rocks.
Why similar: Strategy 73.1%, Space 20.5%, Indie 6.5%
- #10 Clash of Magic: Spectator Only
83% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Narvalous Inc
Windows
On the United Island of Magic, there is an Academy of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Students with magic powers, regardless of their ethnicity and background, can apply to this university. The acceptance rate is lower than Harvard.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #11 Starion Tactics
89% matchMixed40% of 177 reviews2014
Dev: Corncrow Games
Windows
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 97%
After assuming command of one of four human or alien factions vying for galactic dominance, immediately define your game’s scope. Play for minutes to hours across tens to hundreds of planets in single-player skirmish or multiplayer modes—it’s entirely up to you.
Why similar: Strategy 71.9%, Space 21.7%, Indie 6.4%
- #12 Perimeter: Emperor's Testament
88% matchMixed67% of 51 reviews2014
Dev: K-D LabPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 24.4 hrs≥1hr: 51%
The game expands the story of the original Perimeter in a vast singleplayer campaign.
Why similar: Strategy 80.7%, Space 19.3%
- #13 Little fight
87% match2 user reviews0% of 2 reviews2018
Dev: FunnyNetWork
Windows
《Little fight》 is a magic theme, heroes battle, heavy athletics, turn-based SLG game. Proficient in the technical, strategic requirements, followed by competitive game skills design, strategy skills diversification: can be forced, dizziness, treatment, crawling, combat range, stealth, clear skills and so on.
Why similar: Strategy 95.8%, Indie 4.2%
- #14 三国时代2
85% matchPositive89% of 44 reviews2019
Dev: 陈文龙
Windows
This is a lightweight strategy game
Why similar: Strategy 95.7%, Indie 4.3%
- #15 RoBoRumble
86% matchMostly Positive72% of 307 reviews2015
Dev: MetropolisPub: TopWare Interactive ACE
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Build powerful battle robots from components like Chassis, Weapon and Booster. The battle’s starting and you’re right in it – with freely definable camera perspectives, spectacular effects, unlimited zoom and scroll, colored light sources, terrain morphing and 3D sound. Pure action – pure excitement!
Why similar: Strategy 97.4%, Indie 2.6%
- #16 Genesis Rising
89% matchMostly Negative32% of 165 reviews2007
Dev: MetamorfPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 29%
Three thousand years in the future, mankind has carved a bloody path towards domination of the known universe. Self-proclaimed as a divine race and beyond reproach as a species, they view all alien races as inferior.
Why similar: Strategy 71.7%, Space 28.3%
- #17 Aeon Command
86% matchMostly Positive79% of 415 reviews2014
Dev: Bat Country Games, LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Aeon Command is a tug of war strategy game, where you play as one of three unique factions to help gain dominance over the Aeon Nebula! Take control of your mother ship to gather resources, produce ships and fight off the enemy mother ship. Grow stronger as you progress through the 24 mission campaign and unlock new upgrades.
Why similar: Strategy 74%, Space 19%, Indie 7.1%
- #18 Fallen Empires
84% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2019
Dev: Lightning Man Media
Windows · Mac
Command your forces and lead your kingdom to victory! Guide your troops through foreboding environments ranging from forests to desert villages to lava infernos in this RTS with a twist.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #19 Swords and Soldiers HD
84% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,051 reviews2010
Dev: Ronimo GamesPub: Atari
Windows · Mac
Median: 36 minMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 40%
Rewrite history as you take control of the brutal Vikings, the devious Aztecs or the crafty Chinese in their global quest to win the favour of the Gods! Swords & Soldiers is a side-scrolling strategy game that lets you control an entire army and lets you wield devastating magical abilities.
Why similar: Strategy 99.1%, Indie 0.9%
- #20 Battles of the Ancient World
82% matchMixed60% of 30 reviews2017
Dev: HexWar GamesPub: Hunted Cow Games
Windows
The ‘Battles of the Ancient World’ game system is a tactical simulation of some of the greatest and most important battles from 1457 B.C. to 378 A.D.. Each scenario features one of these great battles and players may play as either side. The game has been designed to ensure maximum playability and historical accuracy, in that order.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #21 Dominus 2
81% matchMostly Positive71% of 45 reviews2018
Dev: Superstruct
Windows · Mac · Linux
A free multiplayer strategy game. Grow in power by capturing castles. Climb the tree to become Dominus and win the game.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #22 Ancient Battle: Successors
80% match7 user reviews71% of 7 reviews2019
Dev: HexWar GamesPub: Hunted Cow Games
Windows
Ancient Battle: Successors is the latest edition to the Ancient Battle series. Alexander the Great died on 13 June 323 B.C., leaving no heir. Perhaps foreseeing the many great conflicts that would follow his demise, he left the Macedonian Kingdom 'To the best man'.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #23 Merchants & Mercenaries
81% match7 user reviews57% of 7 reviews2016
Dev: Echidna Studios
Windows
Merchants and Mercenaries is a hectic real-time strategy that looks and feels like the board games you love, with none of the waiting. There’s no one way to play, or even to win, but you’d better be fast!
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #24 Holodeck Arena
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Yan Hildebrand
Windows
Compete for supremacy in this fast-paced cyberspace-RTS with exotic units and supply chains of your own making.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #25 Heart in the Cell: Rebirth
68% match9 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2025
Dev: Team Gingerbread Man
Windows
“Heart in the Cell: Rebirth” is a real-time strategy (RTS) game which integrates the UI itself into the combat system. Players will act as rebels and explore the secrets beneath the vast wings of Oniros Corporation in a world Of highly advanced artificial intelligence.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #26 Ancient Battle: Alexander
78% match7 user reviews57% of 7 reviews2019
Dev: HexWar GamesPub: Hunted Cow Games
Windows
Ancient Battle: Alexander delivers a unique wargaming experience on PC and Mac.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #27 Aoki Ookami to Shiroki Mejika
79% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2016
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Aoki Ookami to Shiroki Mejika was first released in 1985. Players become Temujin, who has just become 20, and fight to unify the Mongolian plains. After uniting the plains, you are renamed Genghis Khan and proceed to conquer Eurasia. Grow rich and conquer all you come across.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #28 Wellington's Victory
77% matchMostly Positive79% of 19 reviews2019
Dev: HexWar GamesPub: Hunted Cow Games
Windows
At dawn on June 18th, the torrential rain which had soaked the Belgium countryside the previous day began tapering off.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #29 Ishin no Arashi
79% matchMixed46% of 13 reviews2017
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
"Ishin no Arashi" was released in 1988. Its story takes place at the end of the Tokugawa Shogunate. Players become one of the 12 key figures of the time, like Ryouma Sakamoto, Kaishuu Katsu, and Takamori Saigou.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #30 The market trader
78% match2 user reviews0% of 2 reviews2017
Dev: AB SOFT
Windows
This is a trading and city building strategy game. You control a trader who develop a village.You earn money by trading the produced products myself or others to other villages. For example crap,cloth,wood,milk,book,sword,shield,shell,gem Let's develop the economy with your hands.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #31 100 Years’ War
76% matchMostly Positive64% of 11 reviews2019
Dev: HexWar GamesPub: Hunted Cow Games
Windows
Fight the various battles of the 100 Years Was throughout the Medieval ages.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #32 Prison Tycoon 3™: Lockdown
82% matchMostly Negative23% of 124 reviews2008
Dev: GamebryoPub: Cosmi Valusoft
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 45%
Crack that Whip! Take reigns of a privately run prison. You are responsible for the care, custody, and control of individuals who have been arrested. Begin with a low security prison and build it up to a SuperMax. From construction to daily operations, you must protect society while turning a profit. It's time for lockdown.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #33 Ruthless Conquest
73% matchVery Positive87% of 99 reviews2019
Dev: Candy Rufus Games
Windows
Send the fleet to capture planets and expand your empire, until you vanquish them all! No ads, no in-app purchases, completely free. Local and internet multiplayer is supported in this galactic strategy game. Six levels of challenging AI await you for practice matches and for making up numbers.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #34 CHEXS
77% matchMixed50% of 16 reviews2016
Dev: Turnopia
Windows · Mac
CHEXS is an evolution of chess, a new take on the old classic. It is a strategy game played on a hexagonal board where both sides move all of its pieces within a single turn, then all movements are solved simultaneusly.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #35 Erstwhile Tower
74% matchPositive82% of 11 reviews2019
Dev: TickTacTic
Windows
Use the power of the 3 archons to ascend the Erstwhile Tower. Make quick, tactical decisions to convoy the magic substance that will restore the natural flow of time. All while avoiding traps to the tempo of a ticking clock.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #36 Genghis Khan II: Clan of the Gray Wolf
76% matchMixed48% of 29 reviews2017
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
"Genghis Khan II: Clan of the Gray Wolf" was released in 1992, the third in the series and the second to be released outside Japan. The wolves of the Great Plains become the rulers of the world. Engage in culturally rich battles using fighters, horsemen, elephant riders and more.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #37 Genghis Khan
75% match8 user reviews63% of 8 reviews2017
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
"Aoki Okami to Shiroki Mejika: Genghis Khan" was released in 1987, the second in the series. This was also the first title in the series to be released outside of Japan under the title "Genghis Khan." The game includes 2 scenarios.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #38 Run For Rum
75% matchMixed56% of 18 reviews2014
Dev: Reload Game StudioPub: Strategy First
Windows
Help Short Legs Bill find his rum!
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #39 Great Battles of the American Civil War
71% matchMostly Positive73% of 11 reviews2019
Dev: HexWar GamesPub: Hunted Cow Games
Windows
Great Battles of the American Civil War is based on the ‘Great Battles of the American Civil War’ board games, which started with the classic game ‘Terrible Swift Sword’. This game recreates the significant battles of the American Civil War.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #40 Lords of the Realm
73% matchVery Positive82% of 123 reviews2015
Dev: Impressions GamesPub: Rebellion
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 13.2 hrs≥1hr: 36%
The year is 1268 and the English throne lies empty. Fight for the right to be King in this classic blend of turn-based and real-time strategy.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #41 Clash of Magic VR
73% match8 user reviews13% of 8 reviews2018
Dev: Narvalous Inc
Windows
On the United Island of Magic, there is an Academy of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Students with magic powers, regardless of their ethnicity and background, can apply to this university. The acceptance rate is lower than Harvard.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #42 Gettysburg: The Tide Turns
72% matchMixed67% of 66 reviews2017
Dev: Shenandoah StudioPub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows
Gettysburg: The Tide Turns is a hex-based wargame set in one of the most decisive and iconic battles of the Civil War. 150 years ago, brave soldiers fought across this idyllic battlefield, and, now, we put you in their shoes.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #43 Empire - Wargame of new Century
72% matchMixed42% of 19 reviews2018
Dev: Artur PodzorskiPub: Linkart Artur Podzorski
Windows
Empire - remake of the 80' bestseller "Empire - Wargame of the century".
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #44 Worlds Collide
70% matchMixed62% of 47 reviews2019
Dev: otter otter game
Windows
Worlds Collide is a real-time strategy game.In the game of Worlds Collide, you will play as a king of your empire, to build a city, expand its territory, gather enough resources, set up more production lines, eventually form your army and conquer others.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #45 Rebels & Redcoats
70% match7 user reviews71% of 7 reviews2019
Dev: HexWar GamesPub: Hunted Cow Games
Windows
Rebels and Redcoats recreates the battlefields of the American Revolutionary War. The war began in 1775 when the American colonies rebelled against the British Empire, declaring their independence in 1776.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #46 ASCII Wars
60% matchNo user reviews
Dev: James Oliver
Windows
Protect the servers. Locate the vulnerabilities. Exterminate the viruses. This fast paced strategy game lets you enter terminal commands from a VR interface to defeat the viruses before you become overrun.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #47 Darkwinds
59% matchNo user reviews
Dev: MEGO GamesPub: Mego Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
In this new online card game, you must sail the dangerous seas of Thard, infested with ferocious pirates, dark spells and terrible creatures that will seek to sink you into the depths of oblivion. To survive, you must choose your crew wisely and create a powerful deck to defeat your opponents in order to become the most respected pirate...
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #48 Ironclads: American Civil War
74% matchMostly Negative25% of 55 reviews2010
Dev: Totem GamesPub: Strategy First
Windows
Median: 6 minMean: 2.7 hrs≥1hr: 26%
Battle of the civil war ironclads. Take part in battles from USS Monitor vs CSS Virginia before battles between armored squadrons of steamships and other vessels. The flow of time is organized into rounds.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #49 RTSM
67% matchPositive90% of 10 reviews2019
Dev: Gatskop Software
Windows
Take charge of your army and conquer South Africa in this epic RTS game.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #50 Medieval Battle: Europe
67% matchPositive80% of 15 reviews2018
Dev: HexWar GamesPub: Hunted Cow Games
Windows
Fight various battles across Europe throughout the medieval ages.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #51 Physica-E
57% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Electro Maniac
Windows
Escape is the one thing you know. Craft, defend, and survive in this unique horror.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #52 Highland Warriors
69% matchMixed68% of 87 reviews2016
Dev: United Independent Entertainment
Windows
In the year of our lord 843, the first king of Scotland, Kenneth McAlpin, united the lands of the Picts and Scots to form the Kingdom of Alba. 400 years later Edward I, also known as the "Hammer of the Scots" engulfed the land in a great feud. It was not long before Edward I controlled most of Scotland.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #53 Wars of the Roses
66% matchMostly Positive68% of 19 reviews2019
Dev: HexWar GamesPub: Hunted Cow Games
Windows
Fight the various battles of the Wars of the Roses throughout the Medieval ages. Each campaign is themed around fights between the Lancaster and Yorkist houses during various different periods of the countries rule
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #54 Chronostorm: Siberian Border
69% matchMixed58% of 134 reviews2015
Dev: Ulysses GamesPub: ESDigital Games
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 97%
A dynamic real-time strategy, tells about the hot battles that could happen in the near future on the eastern borders of Russia.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #55 Shields Up! VR
57% matchNo user reviews
Dev: LesInk Productions
Windows
Shields Up! is a real-time mining construction VR strategy game. Shields Up! is a tower defense-style challenge where you land, build, mine, defend, and get out with your valuable cargo while fending off the hazards of space debris and the impending war machine.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #56 Widgets and Gidgets
65% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2020
Dev: Dwarf Haven Games
Windows
You are a lowly gnome, making parts, earning shinnies, building (and repairing) machines on a quest to earn 1 million shinnies.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #57 Clash of Magic
56% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Narvalous Inc
Windows
On the United Island of Magic, there is an Academy of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Students with magic powers, regardless of their ethnicity and background, can apply to this university. The acceptance rate is lower than Harvard.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #58 Essence Defenders
56% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Other Side Worlds
Windows
The Void has come to devour the world - and only Essence can stop it. Command a fleet to protect remaining islands from Demons of the Void who come to deplete the Essence Source.
Why similar: Strategy 100%