- #1 Disparity
97% matchPositive85% of 34 reviews2017
Dev: tamationgames
Windows
Disparity is an extreme precision 2D Puzzle Platformer based around one core mechanic: swapping the polarity of levels.
Why similar: Strategy 68.2%, Indie 31.8%
- #2 The Base
96% matchMixed54% of 13 reviews2018
Dev: GMGame
Windows
PC only tower defence inspired by oldschool RTS games. Build up your defence in realtime under the constant pressure of creeps.
Why similar: Strategy 72.8%, Indie 27.2%
- #3 Kingdom Elemental
96% matchMixed53% of 32 reviews2014
Dev: Scott ThuneliusPub: Chronic Logic
Windows
Kingdom Elemental takes core game play elements from real-time strategy, tactics, and role-playing games and combines them into a game that is easy to pick up and play. It is designed to be lighthearted and humorous with fun, re-playable game play. Try out the Destiny Mode and challenge levels for more variety.
Why similar: Strategy 71%, Indie 29%
- #4 Mortal Squad: Portal to Hell
95% match6 user reviews67% of 6 reviews2018
Dev: Crematorium of Time
Windows
Control a squad of fearless soldiers with unique abilities to stop a mad scientist who is ready to open a portal for creatures from hell. A classical turn-based system and procedural generation of levels which would require various tactical decisions to beat the game.
Why similar: Strategy 71%, Indie 29%
- #5 Nanomedix Inc
94% match8 user reviews63% of 8 reviews2016
Dev: ItRuStore GamesPub: TrolleyBuzz LLC
Windows · Mac
Nanomedix Evolution - a game in tower defense genre, where you have to fight with whole armies of viruses that attack your body.
Why similar: Strategy 71%, Indie 29%
- #6 Magic Pixel Picross
94% matchMostly Negative33% of 24 reviews2017
Dev: Shandong Jerei Digital Technology Co.,LTD.
Windows
A game of numerical reasoning for practicing your logical thinking. A game of exploration and collection which may recall your childhood memories. A drawing game for you to paint your dreams freely.
Why similar: Strategy 71.9%, Indie 28.1%
- #7 Urbance Clans Card Battle!
93% matchMixed47% of 17 reviews2018
Dev: SteambotPub: Plug In Digital
Windows
Street gangs rise up in Neo-City. Time has come to gather your own gang to take over the whole city, district after district. Takedowns will happen, show no mercy if you wanna survive.
Why similar: Strategy 72.1%, Indie 27.9%
- #8 Earth Muncher
92% matchPositive85% of 13 reviews2018
Dev: Odd Ocelot GamesPub: Odd Ocelot Games LLC
Windows
Equal parts Arcade and brain-teaser, play as Norm the Earthworm and collect as much treasure as you can without getting taken out by baddies.
Why similar: Strategy 70.3%, Indie 29.7%
- #9 Battles of the Ancient World
91% matchMixed60% of 30 reviews2017
Dev: HexWar GamesPub: Hunted Cow Games
Windows
The ‘Battles of the Ancient World’ game system is a tactical simulation of some of the greatest and most important battles from 1457 B.C. to 378 A.D.. Each scenario features one of these great battles and players may play as either side. The game has been designed to ensure maximum playability and historical accuracy, in that order.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #10 Skyraine
90% matchMixed69% of 36 reviews2017
Dev: DHTstudios LLC
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 10.8 hrs≥1hr: 34%
Skyraine is an action packed platform/missile defender game. Defend against waves of enemies in your turret, and use special power-ups to annihilate the stronger hordes. Leave your turret to strategically expand your base between waves. Play with up to 3 players in local multiplayer co-op. Will you survive?
Why similar: Strategy 72.9%, Indie 27.1%
- #11 Nature Defenders
91% matchMixed60% of 10 reviews2015
Dev: Nordic Mist Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Fun strategic casual game, but by no means easy (believe me, the guys with shotguns are pure EVIL), its looks like PvsZ but it has its own soul and its quite challenging and in 3D, so using the satellite to change camera and place units it’s a must!
Why similar: Strategy 71%, Indie 29%
- #12 Everything is Peachy
89% matchMixed59% of 22 reviews2016
Dev: Peacock Dreams GamesPub: Hunted Cow Games
Windows
Control a colony of peaceful, peach fueled robots in a fast-paced roguish resource gathering game, explore the galaxy as you choose your route to the center to face the ultimate showdown, and hopefully… everything will be peachy.
Why similar: Strategy 78.1%, Indie 21.9%
- #13 Lord Mayor
89% matchMixed59% of 17 reviews2016
Dev: John McCannPub: Bottlenose Bits, LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
A strategy game that lets you build cities, solve puzzles and create an empire!
Why similar: Strategy 71%, Indie 29%
- #14 Star-Twine
88% 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 70.3%, Indie 29.7%
- #15 Tank Battle: East Front
87% matchMostly Positive73% of 33 reviews2017
Dev: HexWar GamesPub: Hunted Cow Games
Windows
Use hex based tactical combat to dominate foes on the Russian front of the Second World War. Fight as the Germans or the Soviets in a series of ever more complex missions.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #16 The Escape
86% matchMixed50% of 20 reviews2017
Dev: The Escape Team
Windows
The Escape is a challenging online co-op strategy game for up to 4-players.
Why similar: Strategy 71%, Indie 29%
- #17 Radar Defense
86% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2017
Dev: Adage Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Radar Defense is the first Strategy Tower Defense Game with a “seek and destroy” game mechanic. Use your Radar to find and identify the threat, or use your intuition to guess the position and the types of the enemy units. Destroy them with the right weapon.
Why similar: Strategy 71%, Indie 29%
- #18 The Wizard's Tower
84% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2019
Dev: Paul Kearley
Windows · Mac
The Wizard's Tower is a Tower Defence game that gives you direct control over the Towers. Using three different elements to maximum effect to stop your foes from destroying your main Tower.
Why similar: Strategy 71%, Indie 29%
- #19 Devouring Stars
85% matchMostly Positive70% of 40 reviews2015
Dev: NerialPub: BulkyPix
Windows · Mac · Linux
What if you could unhook the stars and fight your battles with black holes? With its mix of adaptative unit combination, space resource harvesting as well as visual and audio refinement, Devouring Stars aspires to bring a different scope to the RTS genre.
Why similar: Strategy 71%, Indie 29%
- #20 Tavern Table Tactics
84% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2018
Dev: Double Digit Games
Windows
Tavern Table Tactics is a tactical computer board game that combines a traditional two-player board game setting with tactical RPG combat.
Why similar: Strategy 71%, Indie 29%
- #21 Epic Little War Game
82% matchVery Positive87% of 62 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: Strategy 71%, Indie 29%
- #22 Mercs
82% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2018
Dev: Munchkin's Lair
Windows
Assemble a team of mercenaries and challenge the computer or another player in a quick turn-based battle. Unlock new mercs, find the best skill combos, and watch your adorable tiny soldiers blow themselves up in a variety of hex-mapped, low-poly environments.
Why similar: Strategy 71%, Indie 29%
- #23 Strazeal
80% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2019
Dev: Tradosoft
Windows · Linux
A digital strategy board game for 2 - 4 players. Capture your opponent's bases while protecting all of your own using land, water and special weapons.
Why similar: Strategy 71%, Indie 29%
- #24 Rubico
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Game Runners
Windows
You were in the middle of a dying city, in the center of which a giant monster nestled - the Plague. People infected with it lose their sanity and die over time. In the midst of all this chaos, you have only one friend you can rely on - a mechanical kettle.
Why similar: Strategy 71%, Indie 29%
- #25 Module TD. Sci-Fi Tower Defense
81% matchMixed67% of 55 reviews2018
Dev: Gyro-Games Inc.
Windows
This is Sci-fi Tower Defense created by gamers for gamers.
Why similar: Strategy 71%, Indie 29%
- #26 Pocket God vs Desert Ashes
83% matchMixed43% of 23 reviews2015
Dev: Nine Tales Digital
Windows · Mac
It's "Clash of the Titans!" Or, rather, "Clash of the Pygmies and Landians!" In cooperation with Bolt Creative, Nine Tales Digital brings you a new spin on their popular Desert Ashes turn-based strategy game, guest starring a powerful Pygmy army defending their territory.
Why similar: Strategy 71%, Indie 29%
- #27 Survival Kingdom
81% 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%
- #28 Cat Defense
79% matchMixed57% of 14 reviews2019
Dev: Red twice potato
Windows
An army of the undead attacked the defenseless village of cute kittens
Why similar: Strategy 71%, Indie 29%
- #29 Prototype TD
78% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2018
Dev: Elijah Goering
Windows
Prototype TD is a tower defense game which includes rogue-like elements to make each game different. Different towers will be available each game and the starting map is randomly generated as well so it's not possible to win the same way every time.
Why similar: Strategy 71%, Indie 29%
- #30 Aetherspace
78% matchMixed63% of 84 reviews2017
Dev: Munchkin's Lair
Windows
Aetherspace is a game about turn-based battles between outlaw gangs. In space. With starships.
Why similar: Strategy 71%, Indie 29%
- #31 Battleships at Dawn!
79% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2016
Dev: Mintaka SoftworksPub: Plug In Digital
Windows
Capture and hold resources, secure and defend strategic locations, explore large maps and try to outsmart a cunning AI in this new turn-based naval strategy game.
Why similar: Strategy 71%, Indie 29%
- #32 Grimante
76% matchPositive91% of 11 reviews2018
Dev: aftermonk
Windows · Mac
50+ levels of tactical combat boiled down to its addicting, puzzle-like core. Solve the battlefield.
Why similar: Strategy 71%, Indie 29%
- #33 Barbarroja
76% match2 user reviews0% of 2 reviews2019
Dev: MCD
Windows
Barbarroja is a classic turn-based strategy game for one or two playes, allows you to play in full turns, or in real time (only for Internet game), allows both players to play simultaneously.
Why similar: Strategy 71%, Indie 29%
- #34 炎黄战纪之三国烽烟
75% matchMixed66% of 290 reviews2018
Dev: 上海班图网络科技有限公司
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 17.3 hrs≥1hr: 54%
《炎黄战纪》是一款开放式的水墨历史风集换式卡牌游戏。 我们设计这款游戏的初衷对华夏五千年来那一个个青史留痕的人物的向往和致敬,希望能记录和纪念这些炎黄之魂以及他们的故事,同时也希望能提供一个平台将同好者们聚在一起来共同开发和完善这个游戏,青梅煮酒,共论天下英雄,评说功过是非。
Why similar: Strategy 71%, Indie 29%
- #35 Solmec: Among Stars
77% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2017
Dev: Octopus 8 Studios
Windows
Solmec: Among Stars is a resource management game which allows you to play as the Ankazil, giant space roaming beasts. Infected by the Rot, you must travel across the different solar systems to find your way home. However, the Rot has spread across the galaxy making once peaceful environment’s infested with hostile enemies.
Why similar: Strategy 71%, Indie 29%
- #36 Our Children - Escaping Earth
77% matchNo user reviews2019
Dev: NonyDev
Windows
You are J.E.S. An AI put to protect what's left of earth. Defend bunkers, gather resources, and unlock new technologies to preserve our children and escape to mars.
Why similar: Strategy 71%, Indie 29%
- #37 Secret Santa
73% matchVery Positive92% of 106 reviews2016
Dev: Daniel Jonathan BourkePub: Project Tranquil
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 64%
Sneak around children, pets, and the elderly as you deliver Christmas joy. Complete the list of deliveries, and have some cookies.
Why similar: Strategy 71%, Indie 29%
- #38 Goblin Storm
74% matchMixed50% of 10 reviews2017
Dev: Nemeton Singularity Simulations
Windows
Command the armies of Men, Goblins and the Dead as they battle for supremacy on battlefields across the lands of Arcwellion. Will you build a mighty kingdom and lead the armies of men to stand against the storm? Or will you command the invading hordes on the path to conquest?
Why similar: Strategy 71%, Indie 29%
- #39 Dark Rising
75% matchMostly Negative31% of 16 reviews2017
Dev: Clear Light Games
Windows
Upgrade your castle, build towers, expand your village and train loyal pledges who will fight, and die at your command. Dark Rising is a tower defense game for anyone who's looking for a more in-depth approach to the popular genre.
Why similar: Strategy 71%, Indie 29%
- #40 Minda
71% matchPositive83% of 18 reviews2019
Dev: Sunho Kim
Windows · Mac
Online Abalone board game.
Why similar: Strategy 71%, Indie 29%
- #41 stepbystep
72% matchPositive80% of 10 reviews2018
Dev: Evgeny PetrovPub: Not a Prototype games
Windows · Linux
stepbystep is a minimalistic programming puzzle platformer with experimental turn-based mechanics where you must write a command sequence to complete the levels that will be run automatically.
Why similar: Strategy 71%, Indie 29%
- #42 Project GR-5LYR: Galactic Relocation
73% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2018
Dev: Team GRPub: Incandescent Workshop LLC
Windows
You are a part of Project GR-5LYR: Galactic Relocation. Your mission is to land on an Earth-like planet, codenamed 5LYR, and prepare it for human habitation. Start a colony and use your resources wisely on the world map, and "take care" of any hostile local lifeforms in tactical turn-based combat.
Why similar: Strategy 71%, Indie 29%
- #43 Rezist: Tower Defense
71% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2019
Dev: SparkGames
Windows
Protect your server from the malicious software intrusion. Improve your utility programs in time, rollout patches — and you will stand fearless even against the algorithms of your most devious enemies.
Why similar: Strategy 71%, Indie 29%
- #44 Twinfold
70% matchPositive94% of 16 reviews2018
Dev: Kenny Sun
Windows · Mac
A roguelike about merging golden babies and squashing angry faces.
Why similar: Strategy 71%, Indie 29%
- #45 BlindOak Prow
62% matchNo user reviews
Dev: PositionMatters
Windows · Mac · Linux
BlindOak Prow is a competitive strategy card game with unique, subtle tactics that mirror the political maneuvers of the setting. Form a party of four characters mixing and matching the six different classes however you'd like, then outwit your foes for control of the city and for your survival on a new land.
Why similar: Strategy 70.3%, Indie 29.7%
- #46 Heidentum
70% matchMixed58% of 12 reviews2019
Dev: Kirchesch
Windows · Mac · Linux
Heidentum is a multiplayer strategy game where you choose your Paganism and fight for it until your enemies are defeated.
Why similar: Strategy 71%, Indie 29%
- #47 Witch of the Woods
69% matchPositive86% of 14 reviews2018
Dev: Druidic, LLC
Windows · Mac
In Witch of the Woods, you play as a witch who must gather ingredients in the forest in order to cast custom spells on the flora and fauna. Can you maintain the forest's ecosystem while fending off the corruption that is plaguing your woods?
Why similar: Strategy 71%, Indie 29%
- #48 Hellfire Fortress
60% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Gold & Lumber Games UG
Windows · Mac
In the Hellfire Fortress classic 1 vs 1 mode you’ll face sheer endless waves of demons and thus the goal is straight forward: Your Fortress needs to survive longer than your opponent’s! It’s your task to set up an army and strategically invest in economy while constantly leveling up your Fortress.
Why similar: Strategy 70.1%, Indie 29.9%
- #49 Lost Frontier
67% matchVery Positive97% of 57 reviews2018
Dev: Mika Mobile, Inc.
Windows · Mac
Turn-Based Tactics in the Weird West.
Why similar: Strategy 71%, Indie 29%
- #50 ManGuin – Penguin Apocalypse
71% matchNo user reviews2019
Dev: Gary & EddyPub: EGCL
Windows
A real-time strategy (RTS) game which comes from our love of 50s Sci-fi films. Set in Antarctica you control a team of top scientists researching penguins. Disaster strikes when a satellite carrying an unknown space virus crashes near a penguin colony.
Why similar: Strategy 71%, Indie 29%
- #51 TurretMaster
69% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2017
Dev: Hikati GamesPub: Hikati Games LLC
Windows
An invading army that does not stop. One survivor that can turn coffee creamer into a flame thrower and junk metal into shells. Defend the land against ground and air threats and move up the ranks. Become a creator with the level editor and challenge friends from all over the world with your own visions of an impossible invasion.
Why similar: Strategy 71%, Indie 29%
- #52 Wequer
64% matchVery Positive91% of 78 reviews2019
Dev: Ben Allen
Windows
Chess has evolved! Hatch units from eggs, make ranged attacks, cast dastardly spells, and take control of the board to win in Wequer.
Why similar: Strategy 71%, Indie 29%
- #53 Wars Across The World: Russian Battles
73% matchNo user reviews2018
Dev: StrategiaePub: Plug In Digital
Windows
The Russian Battles DLC pack from Wars Across the World focuses on 5 key campaigns of the Russian army in our collection, including an exclusive and unique one not available as regular DLC. Ownership of WAW is required to play this package.
Why similar: Strategy 71%, Indie 29%
- #54 StoneDefence
67% matchMixed50% of 12 reviews2019
Dev: RenZhai(人宅)Pub: RenZhai
Windows
There is a mysterious continent full of songs and laughter, a huge God stone stands in the center of the continent, guarding the local residents from generation to generation, the good scenery is not long, the God stone is missing, the mainland without the God stone Guardian lost the vitality of the past, a large number of evil forces hit
Why similar: Strategy 71%, Indie 29%
- #55 In The Dead Of Night - Urszula's Revenge
70% match8 user reviews50% of 8 reviews2015
Dev: Axed Game Studio
Windows
In The Dead of Night is a story driven top down game that merges the best elements of RTS with Tower Defence. Take control of the town to gather resources and build your defences before Urszula’s zombies charge upon you at nightfall.
Why similar: Strategy 71%, Indie 29%
- #56 Puzzle Strike
68% matchVery Positive86% of 51 reviews2015
Dev: Sirlin Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Puzzle Strike is an online deckbuilding puzzle game from David Sirlin, lead designer of Puzzle Fighter HD Remix and creator of the Fantasy Strike universe. Improve your deck (of chips!) as the game unfolds and crush your opponents under a mountain of gems!
Why similar: Strategy 71%, Indie 29%
- #57 Party Saboteurs: After Party
68% matchMixed68% of 56 reviews2016
Dev: The Glitch Factory
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Party Saboteurs is a local multiplayer espionage party game for up to four players. Each player controls a spy who is trying to blend in an exclusive cocktail party to complete the missions. The catch? At the same time, they are all controlling snipers trying to identify and eliminate each other’s spies.
Why similar: Strategy 71%, Indie 29%
- #58 Card Battle Spirit Link
64% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2020
Dev: Speedrobo Games
Windows
Get ready for a new kind of digital multiplayer card game. No shuffled decks, no random card packs. In Card Battle Spirit Link, strategy is the key!
Why similar: Strategy 71%, Indie 29%