- #1 Powargrid
97% matchPositive82% of 33 reviews2016
Dev: Wee Free Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Turn-based strategy that truly is easy to learn and hard to master. Try the demo and see for yourself!
Why similar: Strategy 44.7%, Turn-Based 38.1%, Indie 17.2%
- #2 Congo Merc
96% matchMostly Negative31% of 29 reviews2016
Dev: Dreamwalker GamesPub: HexWar Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 96%
During the 1960s the newly independent Congo was the scene of constant warfare. Congo Merc puts you in the middle of that fighting with a task force of elite commandos. You conduct breakneck advances into the heart of enemy territory, seize critical objectives and, just as important, return to home base.
Why similar: Turn-Based 56%, Strategy 44%
- #3 Tanks vs Aliens
96% matchMostly Positive79% of 33 reviews2017
Dev: VR FeaturesPub: K Bros Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Hordes of alien tanks have flooded the streets, spreading chaos and terror everywhere they go. You’re the only one who can save humanity! Explore the world of futuristic tank battles in a brand new real-time strategy and base defense game.
Why similar: Strategy 73.2%, Great Soundtrack 26.8%
- #4 Monstro: Battle Tactics
95% matchPositive89% of 37 reviews2015
Dev: Retrocade.net
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Monstro takes the traditional tRPG gameplay and reconstructs it into a completely deterministic, logical experience with a twist of tactics. All of this is spiced up with ridiculous, tongue-in-cheek lore and approachable difficulty.
Why similar: Turn-Based 44.1%, Strategy 36.6%, Indie 19.3%
- #5 Survival Kingdom
94% matchMixed61% of 44 reviews2016
Dev: Bat Byte
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Survival Kingdom is a turn-based, retro strategy game. You are the ruler of a kingdom in a medieval fantasy-pixel world. Embark on an adventure and test your ruling abilities. Will your kingdom escape death and achieve glory? Will you be able to survive? It all depends on you!
Why similar: Strategy 71%, Indie 29%
- #6 Civil War: 1863
94% matchMixed58% of 50 reviews2016
Dev: HexWar GamesPub: Hunted Cow Games
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 98%
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 57.9%, Turn-Based 42.1%
- #7 Defend Your Crypt
93% matchVery Positive81% of 53 reviews2016
Dev: Ratalaika Games S.L.
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 98%
Defend Your Crypt is a strategy and puzzle game, in which we will have to avoid to lose our treasure by the tomb thieves. We, as the Pharaoh, can use different traps to defeat those damn ambitious humans who are profaning your tomb.
Why similar: Strategy 73.5%, Indie 26.5%
- #8 Shattered Throne
92% matchMostly Positive79% of 43 reviews2016
Dev: Checkmark Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 98%
Shattered Throne is a turn based fantasy strategy game that will challenge your skills as a general. No luck to blame, only your ability to master the unique units and leaders to exploit the combo system will decide if you are victorious.
Why similar: Strategy 71.6%, Indie 28.4%
- #9 Ash of Gods: Arena
87% matchNo user reviews
Dev: AurumDust
Windows
Ash of Gods: Arena is an online game which combines turn-based tactical combat and elements of a card collectibles game. Based on multiplayer mode from the original award-winning game, Ash of Gods: Redemption.
Why similar: Strategy 45.1%, Turn-Based 27.8%, Indie 18.4%, Great Soundtrack 8.8%
- #10 Abrix 2 - Diamond version
91% matchMixed84% of 227 reviews2016
Dev: EJRGames
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 99%
Abrix 2 is an addictive puzzle game for everyone. Try over 170 different levels of puzzles and secrets and help Abrix, a tiny toy robot, to find a way out. Abrix 2 is a continuation of a hit game Abrix the robot. Now with new graphics and full of new stuff it's better than ever.
Why similar: Strategy 54.3%, Indie 45.7%
- #11 Foresight
90% matchPositive80% of 46 reviews2014
Dev: Strides Interactive Game Studio
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Redefining Strategy in RTS with Foresight.Win epic battles with wits, not dexterity. Foresight automates typical logistic chores for you reasonably so that you can focus on the battle instead. Create your armada and destroy your enemies with strategy!
Why similar: Strategy 76.8%, Indie 23.2%
- #12 Acaratus
89% matchMixed50% of 62 reviews2017
Dev: Nodbrim Interactive
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Acaratus is a turnbased tactical RPG set in a medieval steampunk world where you build and fight with your mechanized battle suits to help Adina free the people enslaved by the emperor Helios, their oppressor.
Why similar: Turn-Based 43.3%, Strategy 42.1%, Indie 14.5%
- #13 Legions of Ashworld
89% matchMixed67% of 49 reviews2014
Dev: JugilusPub: Wastelands Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Legions of Ashworld is a turn-based war-game, which brings a sense of adventure to strategic war-gaming with its first-person view of an open world environment.
Why similar: Strategy 45%, Turn-Based 40.7%, Indie 14.3%
- #14 Army of Pixels
88% matchMostly Positive79% of 56 reviews2015
Dev: Gergely Zsolnay
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Pixel strategy that combines real-time and turn-based gameplay. 17 factions from vampire queens to mechanical golems.
Why similar: Turn-Based 42.7%, Strategy 40.7%, Indie 16.6%
- #15 Rebel Cops
84% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,795 reviews2019
Dev: Weappy StudioPub: THQ Nordic
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Lead a ragtag squad of cops in rebellion against their town's new criminal power and see how long you can hold out in this unforgiving turn-based spin-off game from This Is the Police. You'll be desperately short on supplies, and a single shot can cost a cop their life.
Why similar: Turn-Based 42%, Strategy 37.2%, Great Soundtrack 16.1%, Indie 4.7%
- #16 9 Till Void
81% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2020
Dev: Ben Allen
Windows
9 Till Void is a turn-based deckbuilding roguelike that features neither deck nor cards. As the newly-appointed Spellsword of these lands, you must fight your way through the corruption, with an arsenal of carefully chosen spells, to reach the source of darkness and destroy it from within.
Why similar: Strategy 53%, Turn-Based 25.1%, Indie 21.9%
- #17 Hypergalaxy Squad
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: LevenLiu
Windows
"Hyper Galaxy Squad" is a Sci-fi turn-based tactical game.In the 24th century, with the application of FTL technology, the human colony spread throughout the galaxy.You accepted the request of the Galaxy Republic to perform a dangerous mission.
Why similar: Strategy 45.5%, Turn-Based 36%, Indie 18.6%
- #18 Frozen Synapse 2
82% matchMixed65% of 243 reviews2018
Dev: Mode 7
Windows
Frozen Synapse 2 is the sequel to the award-winning turn-based tactical game. Command your squads in a vast procedurally generated city: enter any building, perform any mission, execute any strategy.
Why similar: Strategy 37.5%, Turn-Based 32.2%, Great Soundtrack 16.2%, Indie 14.1%
- #19 Xenia's Ark
78% matchMostly Positive74% of 19 reviews2021
Dev: Malicious Games
Windows
Xenia’s Ark is a new turn-based, 4X Sci-Fi Strategy Game developed by Malicious Games that blends Planetary, Star System and Galaxy maps with new takes on traditional 4X mechanics. If you want a comfortable 4X strategy game with new systems and twists, it's time you embarked on Xenia's Ark.
Why similar: Strategy 53.1%, Turn-Based 31.8%, Space 15.1%
- #20 Mazes and Mages
82% match8 user reviews63% of 8 reviews2018
Dev: Juan Jose Garrido Gomez
Windows
Play card duels. Explore random mazes. Single player game.
Why similar: Strategy 47%, Turn-Based 33.8%, Indie 19.2%
- #21 Ground Pounders
84% matchMostly Negative41% of 54 reviews2014
Dev: Kerberos Productions Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Ground Pounders is a turn-based, strategy wargame. Inspired by classic strategy games like Panzer General, and steeped in the lore of the Sword of the Stars universe, Ground Pounders offers a new generation of gamers an updated taste of turn-based strategic warfare.
Why similar: Strategy 53.1%, Turn-Based 31%, Indie 16%
- #22 Interplanetary: Enhanced Edition
79% matchVery Positive85% of 919 reviews2017
Dev: Team Jolly RogerPub: Black Smoke Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%
In this turn-based strategic artillery game, players wage interplanetary wars by developing their home planets and firing massive barrages through the unpredictable gravity fields of the solar system.
Why similar: Turn-Based 34.3%, Strategy 33%, Space 23.1%, Indie 9.6%
- #23 Mazes and Mages 2
79% matchPositive82% of 11 reviews2019
Dev: Juan Jose Garrido Gomez
Windows
Play card duels. Explore random mazes. Single player game.
Why similar: Turn-Based 45.3%, Strategy 38.8%, Indie 15.8%
- #24 Draw From Earth
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Lone Turtle
Windows
Draw from Earth is a Rogue-Like, Turn-based Card Game, You are the Leader, as Flagship, Finding your Origin is your Ultimate goal.
Why similar: Strategy 54.2%, Turn-Based 23.7%, Indie 22.1%
- #25 Teal
80% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2017
Dev: TealDev
Windows · Linux
Teal is a turn based multiplayer strategy game with simultaneous turns; think chess with guns, that have mind bending trajectories. Games are played on a variety of maps, each with a different focus. Adapting your team composition and anticipating the opponent's next move is the key to victory.
Why similar: Strategy 49.5%, Turn-Based 30.3%, Indie 20.2%
- #26 HANCHO
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: minor gods
Windows
Want to improve your people management skills? Try HANCHO, the latest in turn-based RPG operating system technology! Create a team of professionals with the patented Team Building® app, then climb the Corporate Ladder® online by challenging other managers to 1v1 battles!
Why similar: Strategy 37%, Turn-Based 31.9%, Great Soundtrack 16%, Indie 15.1%
- #27 Future Wars
83% matchMostly Negative30% of 310 reviews2010
Dev: Radon Labs
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 2.6 hrs≥1hr: 18%
Battle it out on the proving grounds and get ready for Future Wars. Similar to classic titles such as Advance Wars and Battle Isle, the game takes strategy gaming away from the micro-management overkill that it has become and using simple, proven rock-paper-scissors principles, reopens the genre to everyone.
Why similar: Strategy 55.4%, Turn-Based 39.8%, Indie 4.7%
- #28 LUXIS
78% matchMostly Positive73% of 52 reviews2016
Dev: Dumbfounded
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 96%
LUXIS is a game of memory, reflexes, intuition, and problem solving. Get lost in the atmospheric music and glowing world, then find your way out.
Why similar: Strategy 51.3%, Great Soundtrack 30.3%, Indie 18.4%
- #29 Wars Across The World
76% matchVery Positive82% of 221 reviews2017
Dev: StrategiaePub: Plug In Digital
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 95%
WAW is a unique historical strategy turn-based game, in a boardgame spirit, which aims at simulating in one single system ALL kind of wars and conflicts throughout the world (and beyond) from Prehistoric times to nowadays, on the operational or strategic levels.
Why similar: Strategy 45.4%, Turn-Based 36.1%, Indie 18.5%
- #30 Sol-Hel
74% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2020
Dev: Origami Dragon
Windows · Mac · Linux
Lead a team of Dead Slayers – Mythril wielding defenders of humanity, against armies of the Dead. In this turn-based tactics you'll fight hordes of enemies, both dead and otherwise.
Why similar: Strategy 50.6%, Turn-Based 42.3%, Indie 7.1%
- #31 Battle Squares
73% matchPositive100% of 16 reviews2018
Dev: Caleb ChalmersPub: Atlas "Incawporated"
Windows · Mac
Battle Squares is a turn-based strategy board game where you'll compete against other players to maneuver around the board and earn Atlas Points (AP). Use your AP to buy items and customize your build, then dominate your opponents in the arena to claim victory.
Why similar: Strategy 44.9%, Turn-Based 36.7%, Indie 18.3%
- #32 Robot Builder War
72% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2020
Dev: Shitman497
Windows
Lead your robot team to liberate the world from the evil CCP. Customize your robots by different parts and traits.
Why similar: Strategy 58.5%, Indie 23.8%, Turn-Based 17.7%
- #33 Crystal Soul Chambers
65% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Crystal Soul Team
Windows
Crystal Soul chambers is a roguelike card game where you must create a group of 3 characters, each one with his own unique card set. Each of the characters has their own abilities related to their personality!
Why similar: Strategy 47.2%, Turn-Based 20.7%, Indie 19.6%, Great Soundtrack 12.5%
- #34 Star-Twine
75% 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 55.2%, Indie 23.3%, Space 21.5%
- #35 Battle for Enlor
76% matchMostly Negative26% of 23 reviews2017
Dev: Sonera Game Studio
Windows · Linux
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 99%
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%
- #36 Hex Commander: Fantasy Heroes
73% matchMostly Positive77% of 304 reviews2017
Dev: Home Net Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 12.1 hrs≥1hr: 57%
Build an army and lead your heroes into battle in an epic fantasy strategy game. Hex Commander: Fantasy Heroes is a turn-based strategy game that will put you right in the middle of war between Humans, Orcs, Goblins, Elves, Dwarves and the undead.
Why similar: Turn-Based 47.4%, Strategy 38.3%, Indie 14.2%
- #37 Trucker
75% matchMixed52% of 69 reviews2016
Dev: Play Publishing
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Drive big trucks faster than ordinary cars, and be careful, coz you are not alone on the road.
- #38 Istoria
74% matchNo user reviews2020
Dev: ProjectAscha
Windows
Istoria is a Story driven Turn-based Strategy Game with a focus on Character Customisation. Follow Nemus Story, who has to recover her lost memories. Craft Items, complete Challenges and Sidequests.
Why similar: Strategy 52.6%, Turn-Based 25.6%, Indie 21.8%
- #39 SpaceRoads
73% matchMixed56% of 18 reviews2017
Dev: Wurd Industries
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 94%
An HD remake of a classic. Hours of fun gameplay and more content to be added soon.
- #40 Predestination
71% 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: Turn-Based 34.7%, Strategy 32%, Space 21.2%, Indie 12%
- #41 No Offence, But
70% match2 user reviews0% of 2 reviews2019
Dev: Maybe Later Games
Windows · Mac
"No Offence, But" is a hilarious turn-based strategy game where you must build a reputation for yourself by tearing down your enemies with insults, burns and put-downs in a series of slanging matches.
Why similar: Strategy 44.7%, Turn-Based 36.5%, Indie 18.8%
- #42 Disciples III - Resurrection
77% matchMostly Negative30% of 333 reviews2011
Dev: AkellaPub: Kalypso Media Digital
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 33%
A new landmark in the history of Nevendaar, when a new race ascends to power – the ruthless & merciless Undead Hordes.
Why similar: Strategy 52%, Turn-Based 48%
- #43 Battle Bolts
69% matchPositive87% of 15 reviews2019
Dev: Shot SecondPub: Croteam Incubator
Windows
Battle Bolts is a strategy multiplayer game where up to 4 players battle in a deadly arena by programming their moves in advance!
Why similar: Strategy 43.2%, Turn-Based 40.9%, Indie 15.9%
- #44 Space Flowers
71% match4 user reviews25% of 4 reviews2018
Dev: Sssjim7
Windows
Space Flowers is an intra-galactic tradewars game. Buy and sell flowers as you upgrade your spaceship and explore the galaxy, locating lost family members along the way. Fight off an evil extra-galactic empire when you are ready. Great fun for all ages!
Why similar: Strategy 66.3%, Space 25%, Indie 8.7%
- #45 1812: The Invasion of Canada
71% matchMixed49% of 41 reviews2017
Dev: HexWar GamesPub: Hunted Cow Games
Windows
Median: 6 minMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 34%
1812 features fast, intuitive and fun gameplay that involves teamwork and strategic planning in a historic and educational setting. This is THE GAME for people who want an enjoyable and manageable introduction to historic/conflict based games.
Why similar: Turn-Based 54.9%, Strategy 45.1%
- #46 The Kingdom of God
58% matchMixed69% of 216 reviews2023
Dev: 明枭网络
Windows · Mac
The Kingdom of God: Creation is an independent game integrating territory management, resource management, strategic chess and exploration. As a new God, players develop their own country in the dangerous universe and eventually become the king of the new generation of gods.
Why similar: Strategy 58.4%, Indie 23.8%, Turn-Based 17.8%
- #47 Lovehammer 400 000: The Buttlerian Crusade
58% match7 user reviews43% of 7 reviews2023
Dev: Nerd Commando Game Studios
Windows
In this turn based roguelite/puzzle parody you assume the command of Astro Commando squad, assigning them to assault, assist and assassination missions. Use the vast assortment of unique gear & skills to assert your dominance over nefarious Order of the B.O.O.B. Astro Commandos, Assemble!
Why similar: Strategy 42%, Turn-Based 31.2%, Indie 17.4%, Great Soundtrack 9.4%
- #48 作业本战记(exercise book epic)
69% matchPositive88% of 25 reviews2017
Dev: SilverBlade
Windows
I'm sorry for this game is not supporting English.But once sales are growing,I will retain a professional translation for the game.
Why similar: Strategy 55%, Turn-Based 45%
- #49 Germination
68% matchMostly Positive76% of 46 reviews2018
Dev: Sullivan Boyd & Cadence Petersen
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 96%
An astronaut has crash-landed on an alien planet, and it's started to rain... seeds. Featuring a campaign and an endless mode with leaderboards, Germination is an arcade platform-em-up about stomping your way to the highest combo, excruciatingly detailed with hand-crafted animations.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 34.9%, Indie 34.7%, Space 30.4%
- #50 SkyBoats
70% matchMostly Positive77% of 26 reviews2016
Dev: BrainGoodGames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Ahoy SkyBoat captains! Today is your chance to learn to sail the skies, take control of the winds and discover vast riches up in the clouds. Even better, as you improve your skill at the game, SkyBoats will use your evolving rank to consistently give you a satisfying strategic challenge.
Why similar: Turn-Based 59.2%, Strategy 28.6%, Great Soundtrack 12.2%
- #51 Fourzy
58% matchNo user reviews
Dev: MindIsle Games
Windows
COMPETITIVE MATCH FOUR
Why similar: Strategy 45.5%, Turn-Based 36%, Indie 18.6%
- #52 Galaxy Admirals
67% matchVery Positive86% of 331 reviews2017
Dev: Jetdogs Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Galaxy Admirals is a multiplayer turn-based cosmic strategy with pretty innovative and challenging gameplay. Improve your command skills with AI and conquer the whole universe by fighting with real players.
Why similar: Strategy 60.8%, Turn-Based 25.7%, Space 13.5%
- #53 Symploke: Legend of Gustavo Bueno (Chapter 2)
67% matchPositive88% of 17 reviews2017
Dev: Videojuegos Fermín
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Symploké: The Legend of Gustavo Bueno is a classic point and click adventure set in a Spanish university and inspired in one of the most influential contemporary philosophers in the world. Play Chapter 2 ONLY if you got through Chapter 1.
Why similar: Indie 100%