- #1 Attack of the Earthlings
97% matchVery Positive84% of 451 reviews2018
Dev: Team JunkfishPub: Junkfish Limited
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 7.3 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 32.8%, Strategy 23.4%, Villain Protagonist 21.5% ★, Sci-fi 10.7%, Indie 7.6%
- #2 Stars in Shadow
96% matchMostly Positive79% of 838 reviews2017
Dev: Ashdar GamesPub: Iceberg Interactive
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 14.4 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 50.5% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 18.7%, Strategy 12.9%, Sci-fi 7.2%, Space 4.4%
- #3 Evil Genius 2: World Domination
96% matchMixed69% of 13,234 reviews2021
Dev: Rebellion
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 19.8 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 80.3% ★, Strategy 16.1%, Funny 3.6%
- #4 Interstellar Space: Genesis
95% matchVery Positive84% of 846 reviews2019
Dev: Praxis Games
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 57%
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 11.6%, Strategy 11.1%, Space 5.6%
- #5 Star Ruler 2
94% matchVery Positive82% of 721 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 56.4% ★, Strategy 17.7%, Sci-fi 14.2%, Space 8.1%, Indie 3.6%
- #6 Evil Genius
94% matchVery Positive93% of 3,606 reviews2009
Dev: Elixir StudiosPub: Rebellion
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 14.1 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 80.2% ★, Strategy 14.9%, Funny 4.9%
- #7 Space Prison
92% matchVery Positive84% of 288 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 34.3%, Strategy 28%, Roguelite 14.8%, Space 14.3%, Indie 8.7%
- #8 Star Ruler
93% matchVery Positive82% of 341 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 55.8% ★, Strategy 22%, Sci-fi 8.9%, Space 7.9%, Indie 5.3%
- #9 Nonentity Galaxy
91% matchVery Positive94% of 622 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 31.7%, Strategy 29%, Space 15.8%, Roguelite 14.8%, Indie 8.8%
- #10 ENDLESS Space™ - Definitive Edition
91% matchVery Positive81% of 9,603 reviews2012
Dev: AMPLITUDE Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 13.5 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 45.4% ★, Strategy 19.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.3%, Sci-fi 9.2%, Space 6%
- #11 Lazy Galaxy
90% matchMostly Positive79% of 206 reviews2018
Dev: Coldwild Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 19.4 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 45.9%, Sci-fi 19.7%, Indie 18%, Space 14.2%, Casual 2.2%
- #12 StarDrive
89% matchMixed45% of 1,489 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 60.3% ★, Strategy 18%, Sci-fi 10.2%, Space 7.2%, Indie 4.3%
- #13 Stellar Monarch 2
87% matchVery Positive89% of 133 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 49.4% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 21.6%, Strategy 14%, Sci-fi 9.5%, Space 4.2%
- #14 Dawn of Andromeda
88% matchMixed43% of 244 reviews2017
Dev: Grey Wolf EntertainmentPub: Iceberg Interactive
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 11.7 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 56.4% ★, Strategy 21.4%, Sci-fi 10.5%, Space 6.6%, Indie 5.1%
- #15 Lords of the Black Sun
89% matchMostly Negative20% of 396 reviews2014
Dev: Arkavi StudiosPub: Iceberg Interactive
Windows
Median: 3.7 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 50.8% ★, Strategy 18.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.6%, Space 6.6%, Sci-fi 6.3%
- #16 Void Tyrant
86% matchMostly Positive71% of 116 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%, Sci-fi 25.6%, Roguelite 15.5%, Space 10.9%, Difficult 9.1%
- #17 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 62.1% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 13.8%, Sci-fi 8.6%, Strategy 8.6%, Space 4.8%
- #18 Despotism 3k
85% matchMostly Positive77% of 3,839 reviews2018
Dev: Konfa Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 48 minMean: 12.6 hrs≥1hr: 46%
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 49.6% ★, Strategy 26.9%, Indie 8.9%, Difficult 7.5%, Roguelite 7.1%
- #19 Ruinarch
84% matchMixed63% of 1,420 reviews2023
Dev: Maccima Games LLCPub: Squeaky Wheel Studio Inc
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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 89.4% ★, Strategy 10.6%
- #20 Sins of a Solar Empire II
81% matchVery Positive84% of 8,614 reviews2024
Dev: Ironclad Games CorporationPub: Stardock Entertainment
Windows
Median: 9.5 hrsMean: 32.4 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 58.3% ★, Strategy 17.2%, Sci-fi 13.9%, Space 10.6%
- #21 Stellar Monarch
83% matchVery Positive80% of 227 reviews2016
Dev: Silver Lemur Games
Windows
Median: 4.4 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 19.7%, Sci-fi 11.7%, Strategy 10.3%, Turn-Based 5.6%
- #22 Stellar Tactics
79% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,731 reviews2026
Dev: Don WilkinsPub: Maverick Games
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 14.7 hrs≥1hr: 68%
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 66.6%, Space 33.4%
- #23 Age of Wonders: Planetfall
81% matchMostly Positive80% of 6,643 reviews2019
Dev: Triumph StudiosPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 16.0 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 27.8%, Strategy 13.8%, Sci-fi 10.4%, Turn-Based 4.1%
- #24 Galaxy Reavers
82% matchMixed69% of 205 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 46.8%, Sci-fi 25.2%, Space 19.2%, Indie 8.8%
- #25 Tomb of Tyrants
82% matchVery Positive81% of 328 reviews2015
Dev: Jake Huhman
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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 67% ★, Strategy 22.8%, Indie 8.4%, Casual 1.7%
- #26 Deep Sixed
80% 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 36.9%, Indie 13.6%, Sci-fi 13.2%, Funny 13.1%, Space 8%
- #27 My Infamous Dungeon
77% matchMostly Positive79% of 56 reviews2026
Dev: BoxFox Studios
Windows
Be evil. Build your dungeon and grow your empire in this roguelite dungeon builder. Hire monsters, set traps, battle heroes, and conquer the overworld with an ever expanding legion of evil.
Why similar: Villain Protagonist 79.3% ★, Strategy 13%, Roguelite 6%, Indie 1.7%
- #28 Halcyon 6: Starbase Commander
78% matchVery Positive84% of 1,321 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 34.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 33.5%, Space 15.6%, Indie 9.2%, Turn-Based 7.1%
- #29 Armada 2526 Gold Edition
79% matchMixed67% of 109 reviews2013
Dev: Ntronium GamesPub: Iceberg Interactive
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 13.8 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 43.3% ★, Strategy 25.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 18.4%, Indie 7.3%, Space 5.1%
- #30 Pax Autocratica
72% matchVery Positive92% of 2,850 reviews2026
Dev: Multiverse
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 10.2 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Build a grand totalitarian colony and personally storm roguelite battlefields with your soldiers. Shape citizens fears, loyalties, bonds, and feuds. Capture enemies, convert them into true believers. Sacrifice the weak. Feed the strong. Wield absolute power and make every life bend to your will.
Why similar: Roguelite 50.3%, Strategy 49.7%
- #31 MachiaVillain
77% matchMixed66% of 809 reviews2018
Dev: Wild FactorPub: Good Shepherd Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 10.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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 73.9% ★, Strategy 19.2%, Indie 6.9%
- #32 Godlike Burger
75% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,074 reviews2022
Dev: Liquid PugPub: Daedalic Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 80%
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 37.6%, Strategy 30.6%, Space 16.5%, Dark Comedy 15.3%
- #33 Project Tarvotan
78% matchMixed58% of 74 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%, Turn-Based Strategy 34.1%, Space 11%, Indie 10%
- #34 Spacebase Startopia
76% matchMixed56% of 659 reviews2021
Dev: Realmforge StudiosPub: Kalypso Media
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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 38.3%, Sci-fi 26.8%, Funny 18.4%, Space 15.4%, Casual 1.1%
- #35 Zet Zillions
72% matchVery Positive88% of 780 reviews2024
Dev: OTA IMON StudiosPub: Raw Fury
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 74%
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%, Sci-fi 16.8%, Strategy 16.8%, Space 11.3%, Roguelite 8.9%
- #36 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 44.7% ★, Strategy 18.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.2%, Sci-fi 8.1%, Indie 6%
- #37 Oh My Gore!
74% matchVery Positive87% of 545 reviews2016
Dev: bumblebee.Pub: Daedalic Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.5 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 69.5% ★, Strategy 22%, Indie 8.4%
- #38 Ghost Keeper
71% matchMostly Positive78% of 89 reviews2026
Dev: Quest Craft
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 69.8% ★, Funny 12.3%, Strategy 11.6%, Dark Comedy 5.5%, Casual 0.9%
- #39 Hex Empire 3
75% matchMostly Positive73% of 109 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 48.1%, Strategy 39.2%, Indie 12.7%
- #40 Galaxy Squad
74% matchMostly Positive74% of 432 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 32.2%, Strategy 29.3%, Sci-fi 18.3%, Space 9.8%, Roguelite 4.3%
- #41 Cobalt Core
70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 4,367 reviews2023
Dev: Rocket Rat GamesPub: Brace Yourself Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 14.8 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 36.6%, Sci-fi 19.7%, Strategy 18.4%, Funny 17.5%, Space 7.8%
- #42 Void Marauders
69% matchMostly Positive78% of 106 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 47.6%, Sci-fi 19.3%, Strategy 19.3%, Space 12.2%, Indie 1.5%
- #43 Idle Expanse
73% matchMixed55% of 153 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 37.2%, Funny 23.3%, Sci-fi 17.3%, Indie 12.4%, Space 6.6%
- #44 The Last Federation
73% matchMostly Positive75% of 506 reviews2014
Dev: Arcen Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 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 42.8% ★, Strategy 20.6%, Sci-fi 9.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 9%, Space 8.4%
- #45 Iron Marines Invasion
70% matchMixed68% of 369 reviews2023
Dev: Ironhide Game Studio
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 65%
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 30.3%, Funny 27.5%, Strategy 26.4%, Space 14%, Casual 1.7%
- #46 Solar Wave
68% matchMostly Positive77% of 71 reviews2026
Dev: SavGus Studio
Windows
A large-scale 4X strategy game with indirect control and a focus on simulating a space empire. Capture systems, develop your economy and logistics, call up hundreds of powerful fleets and watch them incinerate enemies of the Solar Empire.
Why similar: 4X 60% ★, Strategy 15.7%, Sci-fi 15.6%, Space 8.6%
- #47 Impire
73% matchMixed46% of 454 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 53.9% ★, Strategy 46.1%
- #48 Flotilla
71% matchVery Positive82% of 243 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 17.8%, Strategy 17.1%, Funny 16.7%, Roguelite 8.6%
- #49 War for the Overworld
68% matchVery Positive86% of 8,111 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 69% ★, Funny 11.4%, Strategy 11.2%, Dark Comedy 8.5%
- #50 The Spatials: Galactology
70% matchMixed69% of 258 reviews2018
Dev: Weird and Wry
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 77%
The Spatials are back with Galactology! Design, build and protect your colony station from the many enemies you will make while exploring the galaxy and exploding their homeworlds.
Why similar: Strategy 42.7%, Sci-fi 30.2%, Space 27.1%
- #51 Space Architect
67% matchMostly Positive75% of 300 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 37%, Strategy 34.7%, Indie 14.9%, Space 13.5%
- #52 Necronator: Dead Wrong
69% matchMixed68% of 526 reviews2020
Dev: Toge ProductionsPub: Modern Wolf
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 7.5 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 69.3% ★, Funny 12.3%, Strategy 11.2%, Roguelite 6.2%, Casual 0.9%
- #53 Relentless Expanse
66% matchVery Positive90% of 110 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 41.1%, Sci-fi 39.9%, Space 18.9%
- #54 Galactic Inheritors
71% matchMixed43% of 88 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 57.4% ★, Strategy 17.1%, Sci-fi 11.3%, Space 9.7%, Indie 4.5%
- #55 Infectonator 3: Apocalypse
68% matchVery Positive83% of 1,363 reviews2018
Dev: Toge ProductionsPub: Armor Games Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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 63.9% ★, Strategy 16.1%, Funny 9.9%, Indie 6.2%, Difficult 3.8%
- #56 Astro Protocol
65% matchVery Positive94% of 65 reviews2026
Dev: Null Vector Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Astro Protocol is a high-stakes, turn-based 4X space strategy game distilled into intense one-hour matches. Six factions, randomized maps, tech trees, and anomalies ensure every run is unique. Victories are earned against challenging opponents that play to win.
Why similar: 4X 48.6% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 22.3%, Sci-fi 10.7%, Strategy 9.4%, Space 5.8%
- #57 Space Warlord Organ Trading Simulator
66% matchVery Positive93% of 874 reviews2021
Dev: Strange Scaffold
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 71%
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 33.8%, Strategy 30.6%, Roguelite 17.4%, Space 15.6%, Casual 2.6%
- #58 Space Reign
64% matchMostly Positive74% of 461 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 37.9%, Strategy 29.5%, Space 20.6%, Indie 12%
- #59 Dungeons 3
65% matchVery Positive94% of 18,710 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 75.2% ★, Strategy 13.7%, Funny 11.1%