- #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 Ziggurat 3D Chess
96% 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 88.8%, Indie 11.2%
- #3 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 71.3%, Space 19%, Indie 9.7%
- #4 Rush on Rome
94% match8 user reviews50% of 8 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%
- #5 Urbance Clans Card Battle!
93% matchMixed42% of 18 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 88.9%, Indie 11.1%
- #6 ENDLESS Space™ 2
91% matchVery Positive83% of 23,027 reviews2017
Dev: AMPLITUDE Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.2 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 5.3%, Indie 0%
- #7 Mortal Squad: Portal to Hell
92% 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%
- #8 Planets Under Attack
91% matchMostly Positive73% of 1,250 reviews2012
Dev: Targem GamesPub: Topware Interactive
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 9.9 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 2.8%, Indie 1.4%
- #9 Novus Campis
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Benedikt Baum
Windows
Novus Campis is a space strategy game where you have to manage a base, wich has to gain influence to win the game. You will have to make smart strategic decisions, to survive the increasingly more difficult events and build your base into prosperity.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #10 Little fight
89% 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%
- #11 RockBuster
90% 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 72.8%, Space 20.7%, Indie 6.5%
- #12 Starion Tactics
89% matchMostly Negative40% of 178 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 71.7%, Space 22%, Indie 6.4%
- #13 RoBoRumble
88% matchMostly Positive72% of 312 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 97.3%, Indie 2.7%
- #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 Darkwinds
80% 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%
- #16 Perimeter: Emperor's Testament
87% matchMixed64% of 53 reviews2014
Dev: K-D LabPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 24.2 hrs≥1hr: 52%
The game expands the story of the original Perimeter in a vast singleplayer campaign.
Why similar: Strategy 79.7%, Space 20.3%
- #17 Aeon Command
86% matchMostly Positive79% of 418 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 73.8%, Space 19.2%, Indie 7.1%
- #18 Holodeck Arena
78% 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%
- #19 Swords and Soldiers HD
84% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,055 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 Wellington's Victory
82% matchPositive81% of 21 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%
- #21 Highland Warriors
84% matchMixed67% of 89 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%
- #22 Genesis Rising
86% matchMostly Negative31% of 165 reviews2007
Dev: MetamorfPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 28%
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 70.1%, Space 29.9%
- #23 Battles of the Ancient World
83% 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%
- #24 Worlds Collide
81% 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%
- #25 ASCII Wars
72% 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%
- #26 Slay
79% matchVery Positive91% of 192 reviews2016
Dev: Sean O'Connor
Windows
Slay is a turn based strategy game where your goal is to conquer the island by buying men and using them to capture your enemies' hexagons. By combining two men you can create a single more powerful man who is able to kill weaker men.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #27 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%
- #28 Peninsular War Battles
79% matchMixed48% of 31 reviews2017
Dev: HexWar GamesPub: Hunted Cow Games
Windows
Peninsular War Battles places you at the forefront of Napoleon’s campaign to conquer Portugal and Spain. Play is possible as the British, French or Spanish across 5 campaigns with a total of 40 missions.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #29 Clash of Magic
69% 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%
- #30 Shields Up! VR
69% 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%
- #31 Twilight's Last Gleaming
77% match5 user reviews40% of 5 reviews2019
Dev: HexWar GamesPub: Hunted Cow Games
Windows
Twilights Last Gleaming recreates some of the pivotal battles of the War of 1812 between the United States and the British Empire.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #32 Civil War: 1862
78% matchMixed56% of 36 reviews2016
Dev: HexWar GamesPub: Hunted Cow Games
Windows
Relive iconic battles of the American Civil War. Take command of both the Union and Confederate forces in this exciting turn-based strategy game.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #33 Physica-E
68% 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%
- #34 Nemesis of the Roman Empire
76% matchVery Positive92% of 101 reviews2016
Dev: Haemimont Games
Windows
A real-time strategy game featuring 2 Massive Single Player Campaigns.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #35 MoonBase Commander
76% matchVery Positive90% of 182 reviews2014
Dev: Humongous EntertainmentPub: Rebellion
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Explore. Strategize. Conquer.In the far future, Mankind has nearly exhausted all of earth’s natural resources. Fragile alliances between nations are tested to their limits as fierce wars ignite across land and space.MoonBase Commander puts you in charge of your own lunar territory in a quest to build the most powerful empire in space.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #36 Civil War: Gettysburg
75% matchMostly Positive73% of 44 reviews2017
Dev: HexWar GamesPub: Hunted Cow Games
Windows
The Battle of Gettysburg was fought from 1st to 3rd July 1863, in Pennsylvania. The battle resulted the largest number of casualties in any battle of the entire war, and was the turning point of the American Civil War. Over three days General George Meade’s Army of the Potomac defeated the Confederate army of General Robert E.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #37 Wars and Battles: October War
74% matchPositive83% of 12 reviews2018
Dev: Battle FactoryPub: Hunted Cow Games
Windows
Wars and Battles: October War is a platform of turn-based wargames that simulate historical battles and campaigns over several centuries and continents.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #38 Lords of the Realm
75% matchVery Positive82% of 128 reviews2015
Dev: Impressions GamesPub: Rebellion
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 14.0 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%
- #39 Dominus 2
73% 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%
- #40 Civil War: 1865
73% matchMixed52% of 23 reviews2017
Dev: HexWar GamesPub: Hunted Cow Games
Windows · Mac
After Columbia and Charleston, South Carolina, fell to the Union, in early 1865, Jefferson Davis belatedly handed over the supreme command or the army to General Lee. This could not stop the Union armies pressing on through North Carolina, capturing Fayetteville, Bentonville, Goldsboro and Raleigh by mid-April.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #41 Battle for Enlor
74% matchMostly Negative26% of 23 reviews2017
Dev: Sonera Game Studio
Windows · Linux
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 98%
Battle for Enlor is a turn-based tactical combat game. Demons, Undead and the most terrifying creatures are taking over the kingdom and is up to you to assemble a party to defeat them! Join forces with over 8 unique characters and battle the most powerful foes you have ever faced!
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #42 Heart in the Cell: Rebirth
58% 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%
- #43 Franchise Wars
70% matchPositive92% of 12 reviews2019
Dev: Jolly Crouton Media Ltd.
Windows
Franchise Wars is a turn-based isometric puzzle strategy game, or puzzegy game. Play as Frog Pop, one of the last remaining fast food restaurants, on a campaign to destroy arch-rival Munch Point. Control various units, each with a unique mechanic, as you set out to best the food service industry.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #44 Widgets and Gidgets
70% 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%
- #45 Clash of Magic: Spectator Only
61% 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%
- #46 Bandit Kings of Ancient China
71% matchMostly Positive78% of 40 reviews2017
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
"Suikoden: Tenmei no Chikai" was released in Japan in 1988 and later in the US as "Bandit Kings of Ancient China." It is a simulation game based on the novel "Suikoden" or "Water Margin," a Chinese classic. Players play as a bandit being pursued by imperial officers.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #47 Akabeth Tactics
70% matchPositive90% of 10 reviews2019
Dev: Daisu Games
Windows
Akabeth Tactics is a turn-based tactical puzzle game where you play as the vampire Liel, trying to infiltrate into King Cassius' castle and usurpe the throne. Solve challenging positioning puzzles through fixed levels, in a gothic tone.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #48 Pirates vs Corsairs: Davy Jones's Gold
73% matchMixed59% of 34 reviews2015
Dev: Little World StudioPub: M.INDIE
Windows · Mac
Davy Jones' gold has been lying at the bottom of the sea for years... ... it's time to bring it to the surface!
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #49 CHEXS
71% 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%
- #50 Massive Assault
71% matchPositive95% of 38 reviews2009
Dev: Wargaming.netPub: Matrix Games/GMX Media
Windows
Take the command of Free Nations Union forces and defeat the Phantom League on one of six distant planets. The rebels decided to seize the power on Earth by first conquering the space colonies, which provide vital energy resources to AOG. The war for global domination unrolls on continents, at sea, and in the air.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #51 Hexaverse
68% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2018
Dev: Stefan Elsen
Windows
Hexaverse is a turn based, multiplayer strategy game. You'll strive to conquer volumetric planets against an AI or other players. Players are free to expand any way around the globe. Use your terraformers to build walls and bridges, excavate tunnels, or submerge your bases beneath mountains.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #52 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%
- #53 Great Battles of the American Civil War
65% matchMostly Positive75% of 12 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%
- #54 Cyborg Tower Defense
67% matchMixed60% of 25 reviews2017
Dev: Big Fun Games
Windows
Futuristic 3D Tower Defense Game where evil Cyborgs try to take over the space ship Andromeda deck by deck. Zoom right into the action and glide over the surface to see the spectacular weapons and explosions at your disposal. Kill 'em all!
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #55 Hold the Line: The American Revolution
67% matchMixed43% of 21 reviews2017
Dev: HexWar GamesPub: Hunted Cow Games
Windows · Mac
Hold the Line covers battles fought during the American Revolution. This game is a careful conversion of the board game of the same name developed by Worthington Publishing. Jump in and take command of the American or British forces during this pivotal moment in the history of nations!
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #56 Medieval Battle: Europe
65% matchPositive80% of 15 reviews2018
Dev: HexWar GamesPub: Hunted Cow Games
Windows
Fight various battles across Europe throughout the medieval ages.
Why similar: Strategy 100%