- #1 Attack of the Earthlings
97% matchVery Positive84% of 436 reviews2018
Dev: Team JunkfishPub: Junkfish Limited
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 57%
Take on Galactoil, a comically dysfunctional intergalactic energy corporation, and its larger-than-life employees in a tactical-stealth game that fuses satisfying strategic gameplay and dark comedy in a quirky single-player story.
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 33.3%, Strategy 24.1%, Villain Protagonist 20.1% ★, Sci-fi 10.7%, Indie 7.9%
- #2 Stars in Shadow
96% matchMostly Positive79% of 816 reviews2017
Dev: Ashdar GamesPub: Iceberg Interactive
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 14.5 hrs≥1hr: 66%
Stars in Shadow is a turn-based 4X strategy game and a vivid tribute to the genre classics. Compete with alien factions to explore and colonize nearby starsystems, build fleets to defend against rivals, negotiate or conquer them. Win by unifying the galaxy, through diplomacy or force.
Why similar: 4X 50% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 18.9%, Strategy 13.2%, Sci-fi 7.3%, Space 4.3%
- #3 Star Ruler 2
96% matchVery Positive82% of 719 reviews2015
Dev: Blind Mind Studios
Windows · Linux
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Massive scale 4X-RTS set in space. Control hundreds of planets, manipulate galactic politics, research numerous advanced technologies, and command thousands of units and hundreds of planets in your quest for galactic dominance.
Why similar: 4X 56.3% ★, Strategy 17.9%, Sci-fi 14.1%, Space 8%, Indie 3.7%
- #4 Interstellar Space: Genesis
95% matchVery Positive84% of 818 reviews2019
Dev: Praxis Games
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 11.7 hrs≥1hr: 54%
Interstellar Space: Genesis is a turn-based space 4X strategy game in which you attempt to build a thriving galactic empire. Discover mysteries among the stars, colonize worlds, and engage enemies in tactical turn-based combat on your journey to becoming the ruler of the galaxy!
Why similar: 4X 44.8% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 18.5%, Sci-fi 11.5%, Strategy 11.2%, Space 5.6%
- #5 Evil Genius
94% matchVery Positive93% of 3,574 reviews2009
Dev: Elixir StudiosPub: Rebellion
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 13.7 hrs≥1hr: 56%
Everybody wants to rule the world! Achieve global power with EVIL GENIUS, the one and only complete world domination simulator. All the everyday tasks of the deliciously wicked mastermind are available to experience and master from building your ultra-secret base to developing spectacular super-weapons to carry out your nefarious master...
Why similar: Villain Protagonist 79.6% ★, Strategy 15.4%, Funny 5%
- #6 Nonentity Galaxy
91% matchVery Positive95% of 493 reviews2026
Dev: Brick-Up StudioPub: 2P Games
Windows
Fight, Scavenge, Survive, and File Your Taxes. A grim yet hilarious space strategy roguelite where you must balance hull integrity against your company's relentless profit margins. Warning: Contains lethal doses of dark humor and corporate exploitation.
Why similar: Sci-fi 31.3%, Strategy 29.1%, Space 15.5%, Roguelite 15.3%, Indie 8.8%
- #7 StarDrive
94% matchMixed45% of 1,482 reviews2013
Dev: Zero Sum Games
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 88%
As a space bear, human or any other race, venture forth into the galaxy, create custom ships, conquer new worlds, build new colonies and defend your very existence against those who would take what is yours.
Why similar: 4X 60.1% ★, Strategy 18.2%, Sci-fi 10.1%, Space 7.2%, Indie 4.3%
- #8 Star Ruler
93% matchVery Positive83% of 340 reviews2010
Dev: Blind Mind Studios
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 41%
Take command of a vast interstellar empire and safeguard your species from total extinction in a procedurally generated 3D galaxy (with the option to flatten it) from 1 System to 10,000+! Prove your species' ingenuity through a deep and intricate combat system where anything (from individual components on ships to the stars themselves)...
Why similar: 4X 55.6% ★, Strategy 22.2%, Sci-fi 8.9%, Space 7.9%, Indie 5.4%
- #9 ENDLESS™ Space - Definitive Edition
92% matchVery Positive81% of 9,559 reviews2012
Dev: AMPLITUDE Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 13.3 hrs≥1hr: 87%
ENDLESS™ Space is a turn-based 4X strategy game, covering the space colonization age in the ENDLESS™ Universe, where you can control every aspect of your civilization as you strive for galactic domination.
Why similar: 4X 45.3% ★, Strategy 19.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.4%, Sci-fi 9.1%, Space 6%
- #10 Evil Genius 2: World Domination
91% matchMixed69% of 13,065 reviews2021
Dev: Rebellion
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 20.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%
A satirical spy-fi lair builder where YOU are the criminal mastermind! Construct your base, train your minions, defend your operations from the Forces of Justice, and achieve global domination!
Why similar: Villain Protagonist 79.8% ★, Strategy 16.7%, Funny 3.5%
- #11 Space Prison
90% matchVery Positive85% of 268 reviews2024
Dev: Wooden AlienPub: Firesquid
Windows
Survive the galaxy's toughest prison and rise to the top of a space gang! Explore, fight, craft, trade and learn convicts' stories to escape the facility. Space Prison is a turn-based tactical survival game with deep strategy and social RPG elements.
Why similar: Sci-fi 33.7%, Strategy 28.2%, Roguelite 15.3%, Space 14.1%, Indie 8.8%
- #12 Xenonauts 2
87% matchMostly Positive80% of 3,657 reviews2023
Dev: Goldhawk InteractivePub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 19.3 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Wage a global war of resistance against an alien invasion. Command turn-based tactical battles, build a network of covert bases, directly control your fighter wings, and achieve strategic victory in a simulation of asymmetric warfare against a technologically superior foe.
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 36.1%, Funny 19%, Sci-fi 18.2%, Strategy 17.6%, Roguelite 9.1%
- #13 Lazy Galaxy
88% matchMostly Positive79% of 204 reviews2018
Dev: Coldwild Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 19.6 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Lazy Galaxy is a mix between RTS and idle/clicker game. Lead an evil (albeit lazy) alien race to conquer the universe!
Why similar: Strategy 46.1%, Sci-fi 19.4%, Indie 18.1%, Space 14%, Casual 2.3%
- #14 Dawn of Andromeda
89% matchMixed44% of 242 reviews2017
Dev: Grey Wolf EntertainmentPub: Iceberg Interactive
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 11.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Dawn of Andromeda is a pausable, real-time 4X space strategy game providing an accessible, fun and immersive experience, introducing fresh ideas to the genre. Build your empire, colonize new planets, interact with other factions and characters, research technologies and build great fleets.
Why similar: 4X 56.2% ★, Strategy 21.7%, Sci-fi 10.4%, Space 6.5%, Indie 5.2%
- #15 Stellar Monarch 2
86% matchVery Positive88% of 123 reviews2022
Dev: Silver Lemur Games
Windows
Stellar Monarch 2 is a feudal space empire builder where you feel like the Emperor, not a logistics officer. Great noble houses, usurpers to the throne, rebels, assassins, court intrigues, disloyal admirals, incompetent governors and ever-present alien threat.
Why similar: 4X 49.3% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 21.7%, Strategy 14.2%, Sci-fi 9.4%, Space 4.2%
- #16 Lords of the Black Sun
89% matchMostly Negative20% of 395 reviews2014
Dev: Arkavi StudiosPub: Iceberg Interactive
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Take command of one race to join the struggle for supremacy in the galaxy. As the leader of your empire you are tasked with exploring the stars, colonizing new worlds, managing your empire and conquering whoever dares to oppose you.
Why similar: 4X 50.7% ★, Strategy 18.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.6%, Space 6.6%, Sci-fi 6.3%
- #17 Void Tyrant
85% matchMostly Positive70% of 111 reviews2021
Dev: Quite Fresh GamesPub: Armor Games Studios
Windows
Collect an intergalactic bounty of eccentric allies and deadly weapons, explore vibrant planets, and engage in risky turn-based battles to restore the Eyes of Chronos and save the galaxy in this strategic roguelike deckbuilder!
Why similar: Strategy 36.3%, Sci-fi 25.3%, Roguelite 16.1%, Space 10.8%, Difficult 8.9%
- #18 Under Domain - Alien Invasion Simulator
86% matchMixed44% of 84 reviews2020
Dev: Playlearn
Windows
Under Domain - Alien Invasion Simulator will surprise you with a Sci-fi turn-based game completely different from others. How about turning yourself into an Alien and planning an invasion to Planet Earth? You can secretly influence human history and build war machines to exterminate human beings.
Why similar: Villain Protagonist 61.7% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 13.8%, Strategy 8.9%, Sci-fi 8.7%, Space 4.8%
- #19 Despotism 3k
84% matchMostly Positive77% of 3,802 reviews2018
Dev: Konfa Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 48 minMean: 12.0 hrs≥1hr: 45%
Humanity is enslaved by an AI… which is awesome, because we’re on the right side of the conflict. Exploit puny humans to extract power and build your own empire!
Why similar: Villain Protagonist 48.8% ★, Strategy 27.5%, Indie 9%, Roguelite 7.6%, Difficult 7.1%
- #20 Ruinarch
83% matchMixed64% of 1,389 reviews2023
Dev: Maccima Games LLCPub: Squeaky Wheel Studio Inc
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Ruinarch is an evil god simulator and sandbox game where you mess with people’s lives for hilarious results! Make them vampires, werewolves or bard haters and cackle as the drama unfolds. Once you’re done, unleash a malicious buffet of spells and custom plagues to wipe them out and start anew!
Why similar: Villain Protagonist 89% ★, Strategy 11%
- #21 Stellar Monarch
84% matchVery Positive80% of 226 reviews2016
Dev: Silver Lemur Games
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Asymmetric space empire builder where you feel like the Emperor, not a logistics officer. No micromanagement, grand scale, fast paced, audiences, assassins, imperial court, disloyal admirals.
Why similar: 4X 46.5% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 19.8%, Sci-fi 11.6%, Strategy 10.5%, Turn-Based 5.5%
- #22 Sins of a Solar Empire II
80% matchVery Positive84% of 8,167 reviews2024
Dev: Ironclad Games CorporationPub: Stardock Entertainment
Windows
Median: 9.5 hrsMean: 28.7 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Battle for galactic dominance in this real-time 4X strategy game with unrivaled scale! You’ll explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate through military force, diplomacy, trade, culture, influence, and other underhanded tactics.
Why similar: 4X 58.5% ★, Strategy 17.2%, Sci-fi 13.9%, Space 10.4%
- #23 Age of Wonders: Planetfall
81% matchMostly Positive80% of 6,593 reviews2019
Dev: Triumph StudiosPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 15.9 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Age of Wonders: Planetfall is the new strategy game from Triumph Studios, creators of the critically acclaimed Age of Wonders series, bringing all the exciting tactical turn-based combat and in-depth empire building of its predecessors to space in an all-new, sci-fi setting.
Why similar: 4X 40.3% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 27.7%, Strategy 14%, Sci-fi 10.3%, Turn-Based 4%
- #24 Galaxy Reavers
82% matchMixed70% of 204 reviews2016
Dev: Good Games
Windows
This is a fun yet challenging RTS game. To survive in the vast galaxy, you need to build up your own fleet and customize your warships. You will also learn to control them efficiently in battle to defeat your enemies, conquer planets, and expand your galactic empire!
Why similar: Strategy 47.2%, Sci-fi 24.9%, Space 19%, Indie 8.9%
- #25 Tomb of Tyrants
81% matchVery Positive81% of 327 reviews2015
Dev: Jake Huhman
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Claim and defend the Tomb of Tyrants against greedy adventurers by matching tiles to build a deadly dungeon full of traps, minions, and more!
Why similar: Villain Protagonist 65.2% ★, Strategy 24.2%, Indie 8.7%, Casual 1.9%
- #26 Halcyon 6: Starbase Commander
79% matchVery Positive84% of 1,312 reviews2016
Dev: Massive Damage, Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Halcyon 6: Starbase Commander is a retro space strategy RPG with base building, deep tactical combat, crew management and emergent storytelling.
Why similar: Strategy 34.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 33.4%, Space 15.5%, Indie 9.3%, Turn-Based 6.9%
- #27 MachiaVillain
79% matchMixed65% of 799 reviews2018
Dev: Wild FactorPub: Good Shepherd Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 10.6 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Machiavillain is an evil mansion management and strategy game, inspired by Dungeon Keeper, Prison Architect and all the horror movie clichés! Build your own manor, raise your monsters, set up your traps, and exterminate your victims. But to gain reputation you'll have to slay by the horror movie rules!
Why similar: Villain Protagonist 73.4% ★, Strategy 19.5%, Indie 7.1%
- #28 War for the Overworld
77% matchVery Positive86% of 8,005 reviews2015
Dev: Brightrock GamesPub: Mythwright
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 11.0 hrs≥1hr: 89%
War for the Overworld is an unholy union of Dungeon Management and Strategy that rewards all those villainous thoughts you’ve been having. Craft your own perilous dungeon and defend it against pesky heroes who keep exploring it and taking your stuff.
Why similar: Villain Protagonist 67.1% ★, Strategy 12%, Funny 11.8%, Dark Comedy 9.2%
- #29 Deep Sixed
78% matchVery Positive84% of 105 reviews2018
Dev: LRDGames, Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Deep Sixed is a roguelike space sim that will force you to use strategy, ingenuity and duct tape to keep your ship (and your skull) in one piece as you risk exploring a mysterious nebula protected by dangerous alien creatures.
Why similar: Strategy 37.1%, Indie 13.7%, Sci-fi 13%, Funny 12.9%, Space 7.9%
- #30 Armada 2526 Gold Edition
78% matchMixed68% of 108 reviews2013
Dev: Ntronium GamesPub: Iceberg Interactive
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 12.8 hrs≥1hr: 36%
Conquer the Galaxy In This ‘4x’ Strategy Game. Lead one of 18 different alien races to become a mighty pan-galactic empire. Manage your colonies, deploy your fleets and conduct research. Plot your strategy and turn your planets into mighty bastions.
Why similar: 4X 43% ★, Strategy 26.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 18.3%, Indie 7.4%, Space 5.1%
- #31 Godlike Burger
74% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,017 reviews2022
Dev: Liquid PugPub: Daedalic Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 78%
In Godlike Burger you run the craziest restaurant of the galaxy! Stun, poison and kill customers in many devious ways… and turn them into burger meat! And don’t worry: Alien customers will keep coming if you are smart about it, because cannibalism is just too damn tasty.
Why similar: Funny 37.4%, Strategy 31%, Space 16.3%, Dark Comedy 15.3%
- #32 Ghost Keeper
72% matchVery Positive88% of 52 reviews2026
Dev: Quest CraftPub: Gaming Factory
Windows
Become a Ghost Keeper and lead your fearsome minions against the living. Use diverse scare tactics, manage demonic creatures and harness dozens of skills. Oh, and don’t let the Brotherhood catch you! The ultimate scaring experience begins…
Why similar: Villain Protagonist 69.1% ★, Funny 12.4%, Strategy 11.9%, Dark Comedy 5.6%, Casual 0.9%
- #33 Project Tarvotan
77% matchMixed59% of 71 reviews2015
Dev: FlagmanJeremy
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Project Tarvotan allows you to explore the depths of the Milky Way and local universe. Use your wit and resources at hand to plan out your path through each sector. Your demise lurks around every decision. Can you survive long enough and restore balance to the universe?
Why similar: Strategy 45.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 33.9%, Space 10.8%, Indie 10%
- #34 Oh My Gore!
75% matchVery Positive87% of 537 reviews2016
Dev: bumblebee.Pub: Daedalic Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Control the Powers of Evil to crush the Good Guys! Take control of the revived God of War Raelius, recruit evil minions, build bastions of doom and command your groveling servants.
Why similar: Villain Protagonist 68.8% ★, Strategy 22.6%, Indie 8.6%
- #35 The Last Federation
76% matchMostly Positive75% of 502 reviews2014
Dev: Arcen Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 90%
From the creators of AI War: Fleet Command comes an all-new grand strategy title with turn-based tactical combat, set in a deep simulation of an entire solar system and its billions of inhabitants. You are the last of a murdered race, determined to unify or destroy the 8 others.
Why similar: 4X 42.7% ★, Strategy 20.9%, Sci-fi 9.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.1%, Space 8.4%
- #36 Cobalt Core
71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 4,128 reviews2023
Dev: Rocket Rat GamesPub: Brace Yourself Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 7.5 hrsMean: 15.2 hrs≥1hr: 90%
A sci-fi roguelike deckbuilder with a deep new single-axis spin on tactics games! Dodge missiles, line up your cannons, and blast 'em out of the sky... Then get to the bottom of these time loops, before it's too late!
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 36.4%, Sci-fi 19.6%, Strategy 18.7%, Funny 17.5%, Space 7.8%
- #37 Predestination
76% matchMixed45% of 86 reviews2019
Dev: Brain and Nerd Ltd
Windows
Predestination is a turn-based sci-fi 4X game set in the distant past of our own galaxy. Ships from countless races are flung back in time by a powerful hostile race known as the Revenants, and must now work to rebuild their empires and somehow stop the Revenants in the past.
Why similar: 4X 44.6% ★, Strategy 18.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.2%, Sci-fi 8%, Indie 6.1%
- #38 Hex Empire 3
75% matchMostly Positive73% of 105 reviews2018
Dev: Meta Sauce
Windows · Mac · Linux
Hex Empire 3 is turn-based strategy game where you can fulfill all of your deepest dreams of becoming a bloodthirsty dictator. All without even taking your fluffy slippers off your feet!
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 46%, Strategy 40.8%, Indie 13.2%
- #39 Stellar Tactics
70% matchVery Positive80% of 1,560 reviews2026
Dev: Don WilkinsPub: Maverick Games
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 14.6 hrs≥1hr: 65%
A Sci-Fi role-playing game featuring turn-based ground combat, space exploration, deep character customization and a massive living universe with thousands of star systems. Equip your ships with the best equipment you can find, gather a powerful crew of mercenaries and set out into the void!
Why similar: Sci-fi 67.5%, Space 32.5%
- #40 Zet Zillions
71% matchVery Positive89% of 728 reviews2024
Dev: OTA IMON StudiosPub: Raw Fury
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Zet Zillions is a single-player roguelike deckbuilder where you use your cards to make freakish combinations and explode entire planets. BIG-BADDA-BOOM!
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 30.1%, Strategy 17%, Sci-fi 16.6%, Space 11.2%, Roguelite 9.2%
- #41 Spacebase Startopia
74% matchMixed56% of 648 reviews2021
Dev: Realmforge StudiosPub: Kalypso Media
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Spacebase Startopia captivates with its original mixture of economic simulation and empire building strategy paired with classic RTS skirmishes and a good dose of humor.
Why similar: Strategy 38.7%, Sci-fi 26.6%, Funny 18.3%, Space 15.2%, Casual 1.2%
- #42 Galaxy Squad
73% matchMostly Positive75% of 429 reviews2019
Dev: Kazakov Oleg
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Galaxy squad is a hardcore turn-based tactical roguelike, inspired by FTL and XCOM.
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 32.9%, Strategy 30.3%, Sci-fi 18.5%, Space 10%, Roguelite 4.6%
- #43 Necronator: Dead Wrong
73% matchMixed69% of 524 reviews2020
Dev: Toge ProductionsPub: Modern Wolf
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Necronator: Dead Wrong is a deck-building roguelike with an RTS twist. Build a powerful deck. Collect and deploy undead units and raise a unique army. Master each commander’s playstyle and conquer the world. Change the game with rule-bending relics. Unlock new decks and do it all again.
Why similar: Villain Protagonist 68.5% ★, Funny 12.4%, Strategy 11.5%, Roguelite 6.5%, Casual 1%
- #44 Void Marauders
69% matchMostly Positive78% of 101 reviews2025
Dev: Autarca
Windows · Mac · Linux
Lead a band of space pirates and loot and pillage your way across the stars in this turn based tactical game!
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 47.7%, Strategy 19.6%, Sci-fi 19.2%, Space 12.1%, Indie 1.5%
- #45 Idle Expanse
73% matchMixed55% of 149 reviews2020
Dev: Lyrical Games LLC
Windows
A sci-fi themed incremental game which allows you to expand your capitalistic empire across the galaxy! Hire mercenaries to pillage alien planets for resources, with the singular goal of making as much money as possible as quickly as possible! Totally not a playful commentary on real Terran society.
Why similar: Strategy 37.5%, Funny 23%, Sci-fi 17.1%, Indie 12.5%, Space 6.5%
- #46 Iron Marines Invasion
70% matchMixed69% of 350 reviews2023
Dev: Ironhide Game Studio
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Prepare to take off, soldier! The galaxy needs your strategy! Prove your RTS expertise, explore an entire galaxy and defend it from a threatening invasion.
Why similar: Sci-fi 30.1%, Funny 27.4%, Strategy 26.7%, Space 13.9%, Casual 1.8%
- #47 Space Architect
67% matchMostly Positive76% of 283 reviews2024
Dev: Albert WiatrPub: PlayWay S.A.
Windows
Design your dream space station in Space Architect! Master the power of automation or 'hire' an army of crewmates to handle your ever-growing production. Mine asteroids, fabricate goods, and engage in interstellar trade to pay off the menacing Big Evil Corp. Will you thrive in the vastness of space?
Why similar: Sci-fi 36.6%, Strategy 35%, Indie 15%, Space 13.3%
- #48 Relentless Expanse
66% matchVery Positive90% of 102 reviews2025
Dev: Cowmera Games
Windows
Capture and upgrade planets, outsmart your enemies, and conquer the galaxy! Simple yet addicting, you can play alone or outsmart your friends in this 2D top-down space RTS. Completely free, no monetization, just fun!
Why similar: Strategy 41.6%, Sci-fi 39.6%, Space 18.8%
- #49 Infectonator 3: Apocalypse
69% matchVery Positive83% of 1,287 reviews2018
Dev: Toge ProductionsPub: Armor Games Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%
A campy, crazy pixelart zombie apocalypse arcade sim where you're the bad guy. Drop your virus and spread it across the globe while you unlock a whole horde of bizarre undead to do your bidding.
Why similar: Villain Protagonist 63% ★, Strategy 16.7%, Funny 10%, Indie 6.3%, Difficult 3.7%
- #50 Galactic Inheritors
72% matchMixed44% of 86 reviews2015
Dev: Crispon GamesPub: Plug In Digital
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Colonise solar systems and watch them grow. Explore the galaxy to find its strategic choke points. Build up your empire and your fleet and then use the power of the media to prepare your people for the inevitable war. At the same time watch your opponents, keep on an eye on their own media and watch for threats and opportunities.
Why similar: 4X 57.2% ★, Strategy 17.3%, Sci-fi 11.2%, Space 9.7%, Indie 4.6%
- #51 Impire
71% matchMixed46% of 451 reviews2013
Dev: Cyanide MontrealPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 9.4 hrs≥1hr: 65%
Deep in the underworld of Ardania, a threat of the most evil nature grows and multiplies with an appetite for destruction that is unsurpassed. Summoned from the depths of the Bottomless Pit, the (once) mighty Báal-Abaddon has been torn from his throne of skulls and imprisoned in an earthly body of less-than-imposing stature (he's an Imp,...
Why similar: Villain Protagonist 53% ★, Strategy 47%
- #52 Galacticare
65% matchVery Positive88% of 626 reviews2024
Dev: Brightrock GamesPub: Mythwright
Windows
Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 12.9 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Build, manage and optimise intergalactic hospitals! Recruit staff to satisfy the whims of various alien species, and cure their bizarre illnesses - for money! Save the (literal) Galaxy in story mode, or head into sandbox to design the hospital of your dreams.
Why similar: Funny 50.4%, Strategy 45.1%, Casual 4.6%
- #53 Dark Moon
66% matchMixed49% of 150 reviews2025
Dev: Jujubee S.A.Pub: 101XP
Windows
Dark Moon is a survival strategy game where in order to survive you must avoid the Sun’s scorching rays and embrace the darkness. Gather resources, upgrade your mobile base, make tough moral decisions, but most importantly - don’t go into the light!
Why similar: Strategy 34.3%, Sci-fi 31.6%, Space 17.5%, Funny 9%, Indie 7.6%
- #54 Lazy Galaxy 2
67% matchMostly Positive79% of 192 reviews2022
Dev: Coldwild Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 10.3 hrsMean: 176.7 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Lazy Galaxy 2 is an idle/clicker game with base-building and RTS elements. Lead an evil (albeit lazy) alien race to conquer the universe! Expand your base, fight vicious foes, and conquer the galaxies. Acquire combat experience and convert into candy, the most precious alien resource!
Why similar: Strategy 37.8%, Sci-fi 34.6%, Space 18%, Indie 6.5%, Casual 3%
- #55 Space Warlord Organ Trading Simulator
66% matchVery Positive93% of 848 reviews2021
Dev: Strange Scaffold
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Buy, sell, and trade organs in a strange and evolving universe. Dive into the quivering innards of alien capitalism in the sci-fi body horror market tycoon game you didn't know you needed.
Why similar: Funny 33.3%, Strategy 30.7%, Roguelite 17.9%, Space 15.3%, Casual 2.8%
- #56 Space Reign
64% matchMostly Positive76% of 377 reviews2026
Dev: Propulsive Games
Windows
An indie space-sim and strategy game featuring ship and fleet combat mixed with RTS elements. Complete contracts and Claim sectors for your faction in the near-future, where resource exploiting corporations are in a state of constant conflict over territory control.
Why similar: Sci-fi 37.7%, Strategy 30%, Space 20.3%, Indie 12%
- #57 Dungeons 3
66% matchVery Positive94% of 18,617 reviews2017
Dev: Realmforge StudiosPub: Kalypso Media
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 11.0 hrs≥1hr: 89%
At last, the Dungeon Lord has successfully united the forces of evil and established his dark empire. Time for the next step in his most diabolical quest: expansion!
Why similar: Villain Protagonist 74.7% ★, Strategy 14.1%, Funny 11.3%
- #58 Galactic Ruler
68% matchMixed49% of 121 reviews2022
Dev: BattleGoat Studios
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Galactic Ruler offers real time strategy game play at both planetary level and in space! Lead your faction in diplomacy or conquest across a procedurally generated galactic map where any system might hold hostile enemies or resource riches. Develop advanced technologies to rule the galaxy!
Why similar: 4X 62.2% ★, Sci-fi 15.3%, Strategy 11.1%, Space 8.8%, Indie 2.6%
- #59 Flotilla
69% matchVery Positive82% of 239 reviews2010
Dev: Blendo Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 18 minMean: 1.8 hrs≥1hr: 28%
Lead your orbital battleships to victory in Flotilla! Fight, trade, and explore new planets in your journey through the galaxy. Featuring tactically rich 3D combat, flank and surprise the enemy from any direction. When the dust settles, generate another randomized universe for a brand new adventure!
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 25.4%, Sci-fi 17.7%, Strategy 17.3%, Funny 16.6%, Roguelite 8.9%