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60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Strategy, Sci-fi, Indie, Space.

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Terrorize the galaxy for fun and profit! Space Tyrant is a surprisingly deep beer & pretzels strategy game set in a darkly humorous future. Build a mighty space force, disintegrate peaceful aliens, and rule irresponsibly on your relentless march to total domination.

Reviews: Very Positive — 84% — of 613 reviews
Released: 2018-02-27
Developer: Blue Wizard Digital
Genres: Indie, Strategy
Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux
Median playtime: 2.2 hrs
Mean playtime: 9.9 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 62%

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    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. #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. #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. #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. #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%

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