- #1 Sword of the Stars: The Pit
97% matchVery Positive83% of 1,555 reviews2013
Dev: Kerberos Productions
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 10.8 hrs≥1hr: 87%
A fun, fast, light-hearted, turn-based RPG, where the tradition of old school dungeon-diving games meets the sci-fi Sword of the Stars universe!
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #2 Star Renegades
96% matchVery Positive83% of 3,083 reviews2020
Dev: Massive Damage, Inc.Pub: Raw Fury
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 11.6 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Star Renegades is a dimension spanning rogue-lite strategy RPG. Outsmart uniquely generated adversaries, forge bonds between heroes and end the cycle!
Why similar: Indie 54.3%, Strategy 45.7%
- #3 Bionic Dues
96% matchMostly Positive75% of 998 reviews2013
Dev: Arcen Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Bionic Dues is a tactical, turn-based roguelite with mech customization. Out-think wide-ranging tactical situations featuring robots with bad GPS, terrible aim, insecurity, a lack of focus, a tendency to backstab, and dozens of other maladies to exploit.
Why similar: Strategy 55.2%, Indie 44.8%
- #4 Project Tarvotan
95% matchMixed58% of 76 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 60.4%, Indie 39.6%
- #5 Epic Little War Game
94% matchVery Positive87% of 66 reviews2017
Dev: Rubicon Development
Windows
The lighter side of turn-based war gaming. Take your time to plan good strategies, deploy your troops in the right places, try not to laugh whilst killing your enemies.
Why similar: Indie 51%, Strategy 49%
- #6 Deep Sky Derelicts
94% matchMostly Positive74% of 2,885 reviews2018
Dev: Snowhound GamesPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Deep Sky Derelicts is an original combination of turn-based strategy and RPG, enriched with tactical card combat and popular roguelike elements. Explore derelict alien ships, fight, loot and upgrade your gear, all in distinctive retro-futuristic comic book aesthetic style.
Why similar: Strategy 52.4%, Indie 47.6%
- #7 Starport Delta
93% matchMostly Positive72% of 75 reviews2020
Dev: Cloudfire Studios
Windows
Build amongst the stars in Starport Delta, a light sci-fi strategy game that focuses on survival. Station Commanders across the universe will turn to you for guidance to expand, defend, and survive. Help them build a thriving station, but watch out, there are many dangers hiding in space...
Why similar: Indie 50.7%, Strategy 49.3%
- #8 Void Tyrant
92% matchMostly Positive70% of 117 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 100%
- #9 Stellar Initiative
91% matchMostly Positive77% of 414 reviews2024
Dev: Five Head Games
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 66%
Stellar Initiative is a roguelike tower defense game where you land on the planet and use your orbit ship to deliver buildings and support you with fire. Complete missions, install new upgrades, discover powerful artifacts, and find the best strategy!
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #10 Xenomarine
90% matchVery Positive84% of 64 reviews2019
Dev: Fourfold Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Experience hardcore, sci-fi dungeon crawling in this dark, atmospheric roguelike. Xenomarine offers tactical turn-based combat with hundreds of unique items and upgradable weapons and armor, as well as massive replayability thanks to its randomly generated content.
Why similar: Indie 54%, Strategy 46%
- #11 Steam Marines
91% matchMixed50% of 333 reviews2014
Dev: Worthless Bums
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Steam Marines is a squad based Roguelike set on a steampunk spaceship. It features tactical play focused on positioning and careful use of resources. Built to keep you on your toes as you progress through the decks of your besieged ship while clearing enemies and trying to reach each level's elevator.
Why similar: Strategy 51.5%, Indie 48.5%
- #12 Galaxy Squad
89% 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: Strategy 72.8%, Indie 27.2%
- #13 Dungeons & Jewels
89% matchVery Positive90% of 110 reviews2023
Dev: JJJ
Windows · Linux
Roguelike twist on tile-matching puzzle games. Collect relics. Learn spells. Unlock new equipment. Fight bosses and monsters. Use your abilities by matching tiles, creating combos, and solving puzzles!
Why similar: Strategy 55.3%, Indie 44.7%
- #14 Cobalt Core
86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 4,401 reviews2023
Dev: Rocket Rat GamesPub: Brace Yourself Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 7.1 hrsMean: 14.8 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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: Strategy 100%
- #15 SFD : Rogue TRPG
88% matchVery Positive85% of 102 reviews2018
Dev: icefill
Windows · Mac · Linux
SFD is a unique hybrid of tactical RPG and roguelike. Manage a party of adventurers as you attempt to be one of the few to conquer the Sigma Finite Dungeon.
Why similar: Indie 51.8%, Strategy 48.2%
- #16 Konfronto
85% matchVery Positive89% of 122 reviews2026
Dev: Flaming Fowl Studios
Windows
A sci-fi roguelike auto-battler. Build a powerful intergalactic starship by interlocking different technologies, then battle through a galaxy populated with other players' creations.
Why similar: Indie 50.4%, Strategy 49.6%
- #17 Star Fields
87% matchMixed57% of 201 reviews2016
Dev: AG mediaPub: Back To Basics Gaming
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Star Fields is a casual, arcade style game with strategy and shooter elements. Simple, fast paced game-play, enjoy the original electronic/progressive/synth/retrowave soundtrack or import your own mp3s and listen to them while you play!
Why similar: Indie 100%
- #18 Nova-111
86% matchMostly Positive77% of 183 reviews2015
Dev: Funktronic Labs
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Pilot your trusty orange vessel in this quirky sci-fi strategy game that cleverly mixes turn-based and real-time gameplay. Your mission: fix space-time and recover all the scientists lost in the aftermath of the Universe's Greatest Science Experiment.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #19 Anomaly Collapse
84% matchVery Positive86% of 638 reviews2024
Dev: RocketPunch Games
Windows
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 12.9 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Command a squad of adorably fierce warriors in Anomaly Collapse, a turn-based Roguelite strategy game that offers a fresh twist to an old formula! Face off against otherworldly beings and uncover the dark secrets of supernatural calamities. Immerse yourself in a story where every move counts!
Why similar: Strategy 58.6%, Indie 41.4%
- #20 Mainframe Defenders
84% matchVery Positive88% of 796 reviews2020
Dev: Synthetic Domain
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 88%
MAINFRAME DEFENDERS - Turn-based tactics centered around gear and unit customization. It offers simple combat, high replayability, and tons of loot. Items don't just provide stats boost, but also offer distinct mechanics that can be combined into powerful builds.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #21 Dicevaders
82% matchVery Positive98% of 63 reviews2026
Dev: PengonautsPub: Playstack
Windows · Mac
Dicevaders is a dice-based roguelike deckbuilder about leading the ultimate alien invasion. Set in the StarVaders universe, draft and manipulate the dice row, build an unstoppable army, and unleash adrenaline pumping combos through powerful synergies and strategic play.
Why similar: Strategy 50.6%, Indie 49.4%
- #22 Enter the Chronosphere
81% matchVery Positive95% of 475 reviews2026
Dev: Effort StarPub: Joystick Ventures
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 64%
Everything moves when you do in Enter the Chronosphere, the turn-based roguelike. Each chronosphere is procedurally generated with defenders and biomes from the worlds it has consumed. Break in, find exotic weaponry and gadgets, outsmart hostile aliens, and fight your way to the core.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #23 Ultimate Space Commando
83% matchVery Positive81% of 58 reviews2015
Dev: Creatio 49Pub: Angry Cat Studios
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 96%
USC is a turn-based, top-down view tactics game in which you control the crew of a stranded recon vessel in a "first contact war" for survival, featuring a detailed combat system with RPG elements, fully interactive randomized maps, unique weapons and gadgets, crafting, and custom multiplayer modes.
Why similar: Indie 51.8%, Strategy 48.2%
- #24 Crayon Chronicles
82% matchMostly Positive71% of 55 reviews2015
Dev: Outer Grid Games LLC
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 55%
Crayon Chronicles is a:Single-playerTurn-basedRPGRoguelike...offering a relatively short (2-4 hours per play-through) but action-packed experience that randomly generates the level layouts each time you play.
Why similar: Indie 100%
- #25 Tinker Shot
79% matchVery Positive92% of 50 reviews2026
Dev: CodeRedPub: Gamersky Games
Windows
A turn-based skill-crafting dungeon crawler roguelike, where you combine crazy effects and upgrades for your skills and use them on enemies. With a strategic physics-based gameplay, unlock and grow your arsenal of spells and items to overcome the challenging dungeon of Underground Ruins!
Why similar: Strategy 54.7%, Indie 45.3%
- #26 Cosmic Dust & Rust
81% matchMixed64% of 569 reviews2016
Dev: 16bit NightsPub: Back To Basics Gaming
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Cosmic Dust & Rust is a tower defence game set in space. Upgrade your ship, build turrets and defence systems, undergo side missions and take control of your ship manually and use its cannons and super weapons to destroy your enemies.
Why similar: Strategy 56.8%, Indie 43.2%
- #27 Dungeonmans
79% matchVery Positive91% of 1,234 reviews2014
Dev: Adventurepro Games LLC
Windows
Median: 7.7 hrsMean: 14.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Crush monsters and get loots in the classic turn-based style of deep dungeons and high adventure! Grow the Dungeonmans Academy, a bastion of learning that expands as you play. Serious gameplay with a light-hearted atmosphere, combining the feel of history's great RPGs and dice-slinging adventures around the tabletop.
Why similar: Indie 57.3%, Strategy 42.7%
- #28 Deadlock Station
78% matchVery Positive81% of 62 reviews2026
Dev: Luxorix Games
Windows
Turn the battlefield into your ally in this tactical rogue-like with indirect controls. Assemble a unique squad, destroy the alien invaders with precise planning, and uncover the truth about the Event and the mysterious disappearance of humans.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #29 Lootbound
76% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,392 reviews2026
Dev: ArtDockPub: Dreland Enterprises
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Lootbound is a tactical roguelite with turn-based combat, loot management and D&D elements set in a dark fantasy world. Fight dangerous enemies, collect epic loot, recruit allies and lead them on a path of adventure.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #30 Breachway
77% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,524 reviews2024
Dev: Edgeflow StudioPub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Explore the galaxy in this deckbuilding, sci-fi roguelike where ship upgrades and crew management are key to your survival. Optimize resource generation, engage in intense turn-based battles, and take on ever-growing threats as you seek out The Signal.
Why similar: Strategy 52.5%, Indie 47.5%
- #31 Golden Warden
77% matchVery Positive94% of 53 reviews2025
Dev: xpiiPub: Waku Waku Games
Windows
A rogue-like battle game with easy controls. Pick a card each turn as you aim for the dungeon depths and attempt to claim the treasure that the Golden Warden protects as your own.
Why similar: Strategy 65.4%, Indie 34.6%
- #32 Dungeon Rushers
78% matchMixed62% of 1,236 reviews2016
Dev: Goblinz StudioPub: Goblinz Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 8.1 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 90%
A Heroic-Parody tactical RPG combining dungeon crawler’s gameplay and turn-based fights. Dive in an off-beat universe, manage your team and craft mighty gear to equip them! Build your own dungeon by hiding traps and monsters in your galleries, then challenge other players to clean it!
Why similar: Strategy 68.1%, Indie 31.9%
- #33 Approaching Infinity
74% matchVery Positive94% of 745 reviews2025
Dev: IBOL
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Approaching Infinity is a turn-based space RPG in the spirit of the sci-fi classics, with endless progression and exploration. Fight tactical battles or use diplomacy. Seek powerful artifacts. Quest, mine, trade, and craft. Level up forever or attempt 10 victories in hardcore or adventure mode.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #34 LONESTAR
73% matchVery Positive91% of 2,447 reviews2025
Dev: Math TidePub: Thermite Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 19.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%
LONESTAR is a strategic Roguelike spaceship deckbuilder. As a bounty hunter, you will capture criminals scattered across the universe. Win the shockwave battle to gain rewards and vacations. Find treasures, customize spaceships, unlock talents, defeat the felons and be a legend!
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #35 Astral Throne
74% matchVery Positive81% of 273 reviews2025
Dev: Zero Sun Games
Windows
Uncover the mystery of a land beset by a Falling Star's curse in this Roguelike Strategy RPG inspired by the classics. Build your party, recruit new allies, and synergize your team's skills for decisive victory.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #36 Star Merchant
76% matchMixed64% of 184 reviews2017
Dev: SimProse StudiosPub: Conglomerate 5
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Star Merchant is a galactic trading sim where you become a space entrepreneur. Buy and sell items, fight pirates, upgrade your ship and try to meet your goal without going broke!
Why similar: Strategy 59.5%, Indie 40.5%
- #37 Crawl Tactics
73% matchVery Positive92% of 221 reviews2022
Dev: icefill
Windows · Mac · Linux
Crawl Tactics combines classic turn-based tactics with roguelike progression. In Dungeon Mode, face challenging, ever-changing encounters as you explore procedurally generated maps. In Quest Mode, develop your village, train your mercenaries, and defend against growing enemy invasions.
Why similar: Strategy 53%, Indie 47%
- #38 Space Warfare
75% matchMixed59% of 97 reviews2021
Dev: Little Stories
Windows · Mac · Linux
2D casual strategy
Why similar: Indie 50.2%, Strategy 49.8%
- #39 Galaxy Hunter
71% matchVery Positive98% of 59 reviews2026
Dev: Starbooom Games
Windows · Mac
A unique card-based turn-based battle system set in a universe of cosmic opera.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #40 Galaxy Reavers
75% matchMixed69% of 206 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 64.2%, Indie 35.8%
- #41 Hero's Quest
72% matchVery Positive82% of 222 reviews2023
Dev: Murilobast
Windows · Mac
Simple Roguelite RPG game with incremental progress
Why similar: Indie 59.3%, Strategy 40.7%
- #42 For The Warp
73% matchMostly Positive73% of 468 reviews2022
Dev: Massive Galaxy Studios
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 79%
A roguelike deckbuilding game in space! Explore randomly generated systems, enemies and strange encounters. Build your deck, survive and reach For The Warp gate!
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #43 Megaloot
70% matchMostly Positive72% of 4,013 reviews2024
Dev: axiliratePub: Ravenage Games
Windows
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 13.3 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Megaloot is an addictive Inventory Management Roguelike RPG, where meticulous loot management lets you create diverse and powerful builds for each run. With every new attempt, start from scratch and loot strategically to craft dominating setups and become the ultimate power hunter.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #44 Endorlight
72% matchMixed62% of 1,483 reviews2016
Dev: Old Games
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 20.8 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Endorlight is rogue-like game in which you have to find a way out to the next level. Each level contains a new and tougher enemies. Used your axe, bow or whip to defeat them! Collect gold, goes to higher levels and kill many enemies as possible and be the best on Steam Leaderboar
Why similar: Indie 100%
- #45 Void Marauders
69% matchMostly Positive78% of 107 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: Strategy 81.4%, Indie 18.6%
- #46 Crash The Core
71% matchMostly Positive70% of 54 reviews2021
Dev: Jerome LabellePub: Honest Rogue Games
Windows
A sci-fantasy roguelike deckbuilder about building your own starting deck, equipping gadgets, summoning allies, and salvaging cards for different effects. Discover strange events, go fishing and gather Intel to uncover a conspiracy to take over the galaxy!
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #47 Robothorium
71% matchMostly Positive70% of 375 reviews2019
Dev: Goblinz StudioPub: Goblinz Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.9 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Robothorium is a cyberpunk dungeon crawler with turn-based fights, where all your choices will have a direct impact on your revolution against Humankind. Deep Strategy, Crafting, Party Based management, Talents and so much more in this roguelike!
Why similar: Strategy 55.9%, Indie 44.1%
- #48 Diablo The Abyss
68% matchVery Positive84% of 217 reviews2023
Dev: Friday Night
Windows
Diablo The Abyss is a strategic RPG full of random and roguelike elements. Within this randomized world, you can freely make strageties at your own pace and conquer formidable challenges, while shaping your unique adventure journey.
Why similar: Strategy 51.9%, Indie 48.1%
- #49 miniBONG
67% matchVery Positive80% of 967 reviews2023
Dev: Game Star
Windows · Mac
Median: 20.5 hrsMean: 94.1 hrs≥1hr: 90%
"miniBONG" is a lightweight rogue-like game that focuses on dress-up DIY and idle gameplay, while incorporating elements of combat, character development, and strategy.. You can feel the charm of dressing up and fighting at the same time.
- #50 Voidspire Tactics
69% matchVery Positive97% of 291 reviews2015
Dev: Rad Codex
Windows
An indie turn-based Tactics RPG with a heavy emphasis on exploration, character progression, and highly tactical combat. Create your own deeply customizable party of Warriors, Sorcerers, and Shiftcloaks to take on the Spire!
Why similar: Indie 52.8%, Strategy 47.2%
- #51 Pop! Pachinko
66% matchVery Positive94% of 85 reviews2026
Dev: Pangolin Interactive
Windows
Pop! Pachinko is a pachinko roguelite with city pop vibes. Build up your collection of enchanted balls to fire into the machine. Collect charms to build up powerful synergies between your balls. Listen to some pop music as you expand your Chibi Pop collection!
Why similar: Indie 50%, Strategy 50%
- #52 Loot Rascals
70% matchMixed69% of 207 reviews2017
Dev: Hollow Ponds
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Explore an outlandish outer space, gather Loot Cards, and fight your way to The Thing Below in this innovative and offbeat strategy roguelike.
Why similar: Indie 100%
- #53 Match! The 12 CZ Wars
66% matchVery Positive98% of 55 reviews2026
Dev: CorvusCorax Studio
Windows
"Match! The 12 CZ Wars" is a roguelike strategy game blending match-3 and buff-building. Partner with 12 Zodiac Maidens to repel ancient primordial beasts. Navigate random events, battles, and upgrades. Carefully choose paths, manage resources, and empower your Maidens to secure victory.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #54 Dwarves & Dungeons
68% matchMixed65% of 72 reviews2024
Dev: ColorfulMaxtrixPub: Hawthorn Games
Windows · Mac
Dwarves & Dungeons is a game that combines the three-match gameplay with roguelike elements. Move on the game board, earn gold coins, acquire weapons, and engage in battles against unique monsters. Brave the dungeons and take on extreme challenges!
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #55 Dungeon Crawlers HD
70% matchMixed46% of 79 reviews2015
Dev: Drowning Monkeys Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.4 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 98%
Dungeon Crawlers is a game designed to explore the fun and funny concept of what "Ghostbusters" might've looked like if it were set in a dungeon. It's a turn-based strategy game that is easily accessible. Don't expect to dive too deep into statistics and weapons types here. The interface is highly streamlined.
Why similar: Indie 51%, Strategy 49%
- #56 Crossroads: Lucky Edition
68% matchVery Positive82% of 71 reviews2019
Dev: icon.games
Windows · Mac
Crossroads is a hardcore roguelike RPG dungeon crawler stylized as a card game. Create your hero and go to the adventures to gain levels, loot new gear, learn different spells and finally complete your quest!
Why similar: Indie 100%
- #57 Vault of Power
67% matchMixed63% of 52 reviews2025
Dev: Jim Games
Windows
Vault of Power is an autobattler strategy roguelike. Equip powerful skills, strategically position your units, and conquer challenging dungeons.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #58 Runestone Keeper
66% matchVery Positive84% of 2,464 reviews2015
Dev: BlackfirePub: Cimugames
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Runestone Keeper is a roguelike dungeon crawler that blends classic RPG elements and turn based strategy. Heroes, monsters, equipment, events, magic and skills, traps and devices, shrines and altars, Goddesses and merchants. Choose your weapon and begin an epic adventure!
Why similar: Strategy 56.2%, Indie 43.8%
- #59 Astro Emporia
69% matchMixed50% of 98 reviews2015
Dev: Squirrelbot Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 14.0 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Astro Emporia is a CASUAL turn based randomised trading game where your objective is to make as much money in a limited amount of turns.
Why similar: Indie 51%, Strategy 49%