- #1 Embr
96% matchVery Positive87% of 2,148 reviews2021
Dev: Muse GamesPub: Curve Games
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Fight fires for fun and profit in this unpredictable and frantic multiplayer game. Team up with friends, take on daily challenges and climb to the top of the corporate firefighting ladder. More than one way to become a hero!
Why similar: Co-op Campaign 33.3% ★, Strategy 15.5%, Co-op 14.9%, Online Co-Op 14.1%, Multiplayer 9.2%
- #2 Deadweight
97% matchPositive80% of 20 reviews2016
Dev: DK VIP Lounge
Windows · Mac
Play as one of many clones condemned to fight each other in perpetuity for the amusement of the robot lord, King Mechanicus.
Why similar: Strategy 52.1%, Action 27.6%, Indie 20.3%
- #3 Orbit Defender
96% match6 user reviews67% of 6 reviews2017
Dev: Frostflake Studios
Windows
You are in the control of the Planetary Defense System of Earth. Your job is to protect Earth using turrets orbitting the planet. You have gotten full control of the planet and you are responsible to keep the planet intact.
Why similar: Strategy 52.1%, Action 27.6%, Indie 20.3%
- #4 Planet 1138
95% matchMixed59% of 17 reviews2016
Dev: Bionic PonyPub: Triskelia Games
Windows
Planet 1138 is a vehicle based action game with a heavy emphasis on strategy. Players control a heavily armed ATV as they fight to destroy their opponents base while defending their own. Players can build outposts and turrets along the way in order to manufacture troops and amass an army.
Why similar: Strategy 52.1%, Action 27.6%, Indie 20.3%
- #5 Heroes of Delum
94% matchPositive81% of 37 reviews2018
Dev: Delum Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Heroes of Delum is a real-time strategy survival game. Fight against hordes of monsters on a randomly generated world, alone or up to 5 in multiplayer co-op! Collect resources, build defensive mazes, use weapons and magical abilities in a face off with the dark forces of Delum!
Why similar: Strategy 44.6%, Co-op 24.5%, Action 17.6%, Indie 13.3%
- #6 Minecraft Legends
91% matchMixed58% of 2,808 reviews2023
Dev: Mojang StudiosPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 42.6 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Discover the mysteries of Minecraft Legends, a new action strategy game. Explore a gentle land of rich resources and lush biomes on the brink of destruction. The ravaging piglins have arrived, and it’s up to you to inspire your allies and lead them in strategic battles to save the Overworld!
Why similar: Strategy 32.2%, Co-op Campaign 17.1% ★, Co-op 14.3%, Multiplayer 12.9%, Online Co-Op 12.1%
- #7 Saranity
93% matchPositive93% of 15 reviews2020
Dev: 13TH Division
Windows
Saranity a 3rd person game, mixing elements from multiple genres into 1 game. Featuring Single player, COOP and Versus game modes playing with or against your friends. Action and Gameplay is what counts. Can you holdout longer than your friends while sending boss units and go in PVP style.
Why similar: Strategy 45.6%, Action 24.2%, Indie 17.6%, Co-op 7.8%, Multiplayer 4.8%
- #8 TRANCE VR
94% match5 user reviews60% of 5 reviews2017
Dev: Fatmoth
Windows
Going for the biggest and fastest VR experience available. Make massive jumps to collect checkpoints and race against time as you dodge and shoot drones.
Why similar: Strategy 52.1%, Action 27.6%, Indie 20.3%
- #9 Amoeba Battle: Microscopic RTS Action
92% matchPositive87% of 46 reviews2020
Dev: Grab Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Update: Try our new co-op roguelike campaign mode! Amoeba Battle is a real-time strategy game where you take control of amoebas to conquer the microscopic world. Amoebas don't build bases - your units must explore, feed, and replicate to build your army!
Why similar: Co-op Campaign 46.5% ★, Online Co-Op 19.3%, Co-op 17.9%, Strategy 16.3%
- #10 Space Farmers 2
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Bumpkin Brothers
Windows
Multiplayer madness returns in this anarchic platforming gadget-vania sequel. The Great Leek aims to conquer the Galaxy in Space Farmers 2; The Space Time Leek.
Why similar: Co-op Campaign 43.5% ★, Action 22.8%, Co-op 16.9%, Indie 16.8%
- #11 Operation Red Dragon
91% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2017
Dev: PBFP
Windows · Linux
Operation Red Dragon is all that the humans have left to survive. You and your team fight against the undead so that you and your family can live without fear. The undead first appeared in a lab of Vladimir. He was experimenting with a parasite who could control the human brain. Everything went wrong!
Why similar: Strategy 29.8%, Online Co-Op 18.7%, Co-op 17.6%, Action 16.2%, Indie 12.2%
- #12 Dungeon Shooter 2
90% match2 user reviews0% of 2 reviews2014
Dev: Rabid Design Studios
Windows
Dungeon Shooter 2 combines a bullet hell shooter with random monster spawns, and random level generation to create a fun and challenging experience. You are in a dungeon full of monsters, zombies, troopers, and turrets. Your goal is to find the key to get out while killing and looting to survive.
Why similar: Strategy 41.1%, Action 21.8%, Online Co-Op 19.9%, Co-op 17.2%
- #13 Basic Warfare
88% match4 user reviews50% of 4 reviews2020
Dev: Bog Iron Games
Windows · Linux
Basic Warfare is a combination of RTS and Action genres featuring realtime multiplayer action combat and strategic economic simulation.
Why similar: Strategy 48.7%, Action 25.8%, Indie 18.6%, Multiplayer 6.9%
- #14 One More Night
89% matchMostly Positive78% of 32 reviews2016
Dev: Big Red Planet
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Grab up to 3 friends to fortify a graveyard camp and hold off hordes of undead using tons of weapons and buildings!
Why similar: Strategy 43.7%, Action 23.7%, Indie 17.4%, Co-op 15.1%
- #15 Aether Way
86% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2021
Dev: Fearless Donut
Windows
Aether Way is a 2D space RTS with action/roguelike elements. You play as some abstract life form that travels across the space and evolves.
Why similar: Strategy 52.8%, Action 28%, Indie 19.3%
- #16 RiftStar Raiders
87% matchMixed67% of 15 reviews2018
Dev: Climax StudiosPub: Vision Games Publishing LTD
Windows
You and up to 3 friends take on the roles of rogue pilots who’ll accept any type of mission as long as there’s cash on the table… no questions asked! Together you’ll be swept up in an interstellar war between 4 factions and across 9 missions to become the best that the Far Reach has ever known!
Why similar: Action 26.8%, Co-op 21.2%, Online Co-Op 20.4%, Indie 19.7%, Multiplayer 12%
- #17 Chess Arena-象棋竞技场
84% matchMixed60% of 15 reviews2019
Dev: HideChara
Windows
这是一款下棋和动作游戏结合的创意作品,传统的象棋棋子们将化身为真正的战士,在棋盘上决斗。
Why similar: Strategy 52.9%, Action 27.2%, Indie 20%
- #18 DEFENDER OF EARTH VS THE ALIEN ARMADA
84% match5 user reviews40% of 5 reviews2017
Dev: MONKEY WRENCH STUDIO INC.
Windows
Defender of Earth vs The Alien Armada is an exciting space themed tower defense game! You play as a general designated as the Defender of Earth, and you will utilize space stations and battle platforms to deploy towers to defend different quadrants of space against 3 alien races.
Why similar: Strategy 52%, Action 28.4%, Indie 19.6%
- #19 Combine War Toys
83% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2018
Dev: HAYATO YANGPub: HayatoWorks
Windows
VR Game "Combine War Toys" is a Strategy-base game about toys fighting on the table . Using your hands , combining parts on the workspace to build complete toys , and then throw them to join the war . There are many kinds of toys and each of them havs different abilities .
Why similar: Strategy 52.1%, Action 27.6%, Indie 20.3%
- #20 Siege Hammer
82% matchPositive87% of 15 reviews2016
Dev: MyDream Interactive, Inc.
Windows
Siege Hammer is an entry-level VR game created for the entire family to enjoy. Uniquely-designed for comfort, it delivers hours of fun-filled playtime. Are you the hammer…. Or the anvil?
Why similar: Strategy 52.1%, Action 27.6%, Indie 20.3%
- #21 C.R.E.E.P.S
82% matchNegative17% of 24 reviews2016
Dev: BRINK 3D
Windows
C.R.E.E.P.S is a FPS TOWER DEFENSE game that lets the player deploy squad members and equipment as he defends objectives and defeats horde of enemies.
Why similar: Strategy 52.1%, Action 27.6%, Indie 20.3%
- #22 Light Strike Array
81% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2017
Dev: Unwieldly Systems
Windows
Light Strike Array is a crystalpunk battle arena inspired by martial arts—and powered by VR. Featuring a one-of-a-kind movement system, a dynamic multiplayer game mode, and a wide spectrum of hyper-physical weapons, Light Strike Array shines like nothing else—in any reality.
Why similar: Strategy 52.1%, Action 27.6%, Indie 20.3%
- #23 The Thing: Tower Defense
80% matchMixed64% of 77 reviews2016
Dev: booblycPub: Booblyc OU
Windows
With over 50,000,000 plays over the previous parts, the Incursion series has enthralled and challenged many players over the years. Now you can save your world from darkness in new Incursion: The Thing. Bigger! Faster! Stronger!
Why similar: Strategy 52.1%, Action 27.6%, Indie 20.3%
- #24 TankCraft
79% matchMixed68% of 60 reviews2017
Dev: Snowdon Games
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 71%
TankCraft is an action game based around gladiatorial style tank battles, but skill alone won't be enough to succeed here, the unique thing about TankCraft is the player crafts their own tanks however they choose with no restrictions to shapes, sizes or design.
Why similar: Strategy 52.1%, Action 27.6%, Indie 20.3%
- #25 Pick Your Poison
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ranmantaru Games
Windows
Pick a disadvantage each level, how far can you go in this roguelike?
Why similar: Strategy 51.3%, Action 28.1%, Indie 20.6%
- #26 Mars Wars
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: lonewolfdesign
Windows
Mars Wars is a top-down shooter game, where you have to defend your base from aliens on Mars. You control a rover with different weapons that you can use to kill the aliens.
Why similar: Strategy 51.3%, Action 28.1%, Indie 20.6%
- #27 PlanetFate
79% matchPositive88% of 16 reviews2016
Dev: Aaron Matthies
Windows
Defend your planet against aliens and asteroids in this room-scale VR game. Set mines, position orbital laser and torpedo defense units and watch out for threats from any direction. Do you have what it takes to prevent the destruction of your planet?
Why similar: Strategy 52.1%, Action 27.6%, Indie 20.3%
- #28 Snailiens
77% matchMixed50% of 10 reviews2018
Dev: 562 InteractivePub: 562 Interactive LLC.
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Introducing Snailiens! The adorably terrifying monsters aimed at stealing all of Earth’s cabbages. In this VR tower defense game, you play as the commander of the S.A.L.T. defense network. In virtual reality you construct towers, equip guns, and fight off the Snailien invaders.
Why similar: Strategy 52.1%, Action 27.6%, Indie 20.3%
- #29 Alien Invasion Tower Defense
78% matchMixed47% of 15 reviews2016
Dev: guyhezi
Windows · Mac
Alien Invasion TD is a new strategy 3D game with an exciting new design, campaign mode, endless mode, players custom-built levels and PVP online multiplayer, defend against waves of approaching enemies by placing your defense towers, recruiting units,use special attacks, boosts and more.
Why similar: Strategy 52.1%, Action 27.6%, Indie 20.3%
- #30 GL1TCH
77% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2018
Dev: whatthehal Games, LLC
Windows
GL1TCH shrinks you down to a bit and sends you into circuits to overload and disable them by utilizing arcade-style controls and smart-thinking strategy.
Why similar: Strategy 52.1%, Action 27.6%, Indie 20.3%
- #31 Moonlight Warrior
75% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2019
Dev: MoonlightGames
Windows
One person developer made marvelous turn-based game which can beat 43 stages
Why similar: Strategy 52.1%, Action 27.6%, Indie 20.3%
- #32 Lords of War
75% matchMixed63% of 49 reviews2018
Dev: WeMakeApp Studio
Windows
Lords of War is a fast-paced strategic card game that supports real-time PvP battles. Although game design may resemble turn-based TCG/CCG games, game mechanics is more like a real-time 3D card-based roleplaying game – this combination provides an entirely new gaming experience.
Why similar: Strategy 51.9%, Action 28.7%, Indie 19.3%
- #33 Tower Dwellers
76% matchMixed53% of 45 reviews2016
Dev: ECC GAMES SP. Z O.O.
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Tower Dwellers is a unit crafting tower defence that features lots of micromanagement and keeps the player engaged in the battle throughout the entire game.
Why similar: Strategy 52.1%, Action 27.6%, Indie 20.3%
- #34 OneHit
78% matchNo user reviews2017
Dev: Felix Schröder
Windows
In this multiplayer game you fight against each other in fast and action-packed battles. Choose one of the four characters and use the variety of attack and defense skills to defeat your opponents and smash them out of the arena. The clou: just a single hit kills you, so be careful!
Why similar: Strategy 52.1%, Action 27.6%, Indie 20.3%
- #35 Village Feud
72% matchMostly Positive71% of 391 reviews2019
Dev: Veelhoek Studios
Windows
The 2 villages on the island don't get along very well. You are the mayor of one of these cities, grow your city, earn gold, buy troops and attack the other village. Defeat the other mayor and claim the island, play against your friends or try out singleplayer.
Why similar: Strategy 51.3%, Action 28.7%, Indie 20%
- #36 Zombie Rush : Extinction
73% matchMostly Positive71% of 24 reviews2019
Dev: MoonlightGames
Windows
The top of strategy battle game! Build villages and train units to defeat zombies
Why similar: Strategy 51.5%, Action 28.5%, Indie 20%
- #37 The Blitzkrieg: Weapons of War
72% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2019
Dev: Loui Eriksson
Windows
Become commander and defend the motherland from invading enemy forces. Utilise a devastating arsenal of weaponry, and survive the blitzkrieg!
Why similar: Strategy 51.4%, Action 28.2%, Indie 20.4%
- #38 Stellarcraft
56% matchVery Positive91% of 99 reviews2026
Dev: DreamStudios
Windows
Stellarcraft is a sci-fi tower defense adventure: explore alien planets, gather resources, build defenses, and fend off waves of enemies, solo or in 4-player co-op. 🚀
Why similar: Co-op Campaign 40.5% ★, Online Co-Op 17.8%, Co-op 16.1%, Strategy 14.9%, Multiplayer 9.2%
- #39 Raid On Coasts
71% matchMixed46% of 52 reviews2017
Dev: Outlaw Wars
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 10.6 hrs≥1hr: 36%
Raid On Coasts is a real time strategy game set in a massive Middle East themed land mass to cause chaos and carnage on !
Why similar: Strategy 51.5%, Action 29.1%, Indie 19.4%
- #40 Anomaly Living
58% matchPositive96% of 23 reviews2025
Dev: TreekSamrix
Windows
Anomaly Living is a cooperative horror game for 1-2 players. Only you can help find Leia in this world filled with monsters and anomaly phenomena. Good luck!
Why similar: Co-op Campaign 50% ★, Co-op 20.6%, Action 10.4%, Online Co-Op 9.3%, Multiplayer 6.2%
- #41 Defense Warfare
70% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2018
Dev: Martin Mitov
Windows
Defense Warfare is a large-scale hero defense, with stunning graphics, unique level environments, and different game mods. Customize your Gunship’s abilities and appearance, choose the tower or trap that fits best, upgrade it in your own direction and leave nothing but a wasteland behind you.
Why similar: Strategy 51.3%, Action 28.1%, Indie 20.6%
- #42 Vortex Protocol
60% matchNo user reviews
Dev: OmGi
Windows
A multiplayer co-op adventure where you travel through magical dimensions to solve puzzles, fight guardians, and bring back home powerful energy for profit.
Why similar: Strategy 35.2%, Action 21.6%, Co-op 15.8%, Online Co-Op 13.7%, Multiplayer 8.9%
- #43 LazerGrrl
55% matchPositive97% of 34 reviews2025
Dev: Sandwich Generation
Windows
Fast paced PVP strategy. Bomberman meets RTS.
Why similar: Strategy 48%, Action 25.9%, Indie 18.7%, Multiplayer 7.4%
- #44 Celestial Odyssey
59% matchNo user reviews
Dev: MackelachPub: Lemma Arts
Windows
Celestial Odyssey is a cooperative 2D arcade game with a short but touching plot, where you will need to repair a space bus falling apart on the fly alone or with a friend while flying between tiny planets. Monitor the fuel level, manage to patch up the holes and break the record!
Why similar: Co-op Campaign 43.9% ★, Co-op 19.4%, Online Co-Op 19%, Multiplayer 9.2%, Action 7.8%
- #45 Sacraboar
74% matchMostly Negative26% of 66 reviews2009
Dev: Makivision Games
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 20%
Sacraboar is an RTS game in which players have to capture their opponent's boar trophy. Featuring an intuitive and easy to use resource management system, the game offers fast-paced game play without lengthy and tedious construction phases.
Why similar: Strategy 53.2%, Action 27%, Indie 19.8%
- #46 Radical Gear
68% match6 user reviews67% of 6 reviews2019
Dev: Miriel
Windows
Equip with powerful gears to enhance yourself, and destroy your enemies by recruiting various squads to reinforcement! Welcome to the battlefield where you can win against anybody with a great fortune.
Why similar: Strategy 50.8%, Action 28.7%, Indie 20.4%
- #47 Hexen Hegemony
69% matchMixed55% of 20 reviews2018
Dev: Simurg Games
Windows
Hexen Hegemony is a TPS (Third Person Shooter) game that makes it possible to fight against other witches with hundreds of different magic combinations. Enjoy team strategy, competition and spoils in 4 vs 4 matches. Remember, winners takes everything on the world of hexen.
Why similar: Strategy 51.5%, Action 27.8%, Indie 20.8%
- #48 Eleven Prophecies
71% matchNo user reviews2020
Dev: Ryan LayfieldPub: 7th Strike, Ltd.
Windows · Linux
Defend colonists against relentless waves of ruthless insects with nothing more than your wits, your determination, and a sub-orbital 3d-printer. In a distant corner of the galaxy, what was meant to be a routine repair job has turned into a nightmarish scenario for a young technician thrust upon the front lines of a crisis.
Why similar: Strategy 51.2%, Action 28.9%, Indie 19.9%
- #49 Battle of the Bookworms
58% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Erikduss
Windows
Command your wriggling worm army in an epic battle for supremacy! Face off against rival worm legions, and evolve your units through the ages to gain a strategic edge. Obtain powerful power-ups, master cunning strategies, and outmaneuver your opponents to claim ultimate victory!
Why similar: Strategy 46.2%, Action 24.5%, Indie 18%, Multiplayer 11.3%
- #50 Little Nightmares III
55% matchMixed46% of 19,236 reviews2025
Dev: Supermassive GamesPub: Bandai Namco Entertainment
Windows
Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 13.2 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Little Nightmares III is an atmospheric adventure game in which you follow the journey of Low and Alone, two best friends in search of a way out of the Nowhere. In 2 players online cooperation or solo with an A.I., work together to solve puzzles and survive in this nightmarish world.
Why similar: Co-op Campaign 30.9% ★, Co-op 27.9%, Online Co-Op 19.7%, Multiplayer 14.4%, Action 4.3%
- #51 Cycho
58% matchNo user reviews
Dev: MESSED UP STUDIO LIMITED
Windows
Betray your friends in this chaotic 6-player dice-driven online board game of strategy, trust, and treachery. Manipulate a dynamic economy, build your business empire, and master unique character skills to be the last team standing. In Cycho, alliances are fragile, and friendships are fleeting.
Why similar: Co-op Campaign 31.6% ★, Strategy 30.4%, Co-op 14.6%, Online Co-Op 12.2%, Multiplayer 7.8%
- #52 Cursed Cargo
58% matchNo user reviews
Dev: gogot games
Windows
Cursed Cargo is an online co-op comedy-horror where the environment is as dangerous as the monsters. Team up with up to 4 players to transport unpredictable cargo using physics-based tools. Use proximity voice chat to coordinate, but be careful the entities are always listening.
Why similar: Online Co-Op 26.4%, Co-op Campaign 25.7% ★, Co-op 22%, Multiplayer 11.9%, Action 10.9%