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  1. #1 Boomshine Plus
    96% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2022
    Dev: Bixense Game Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    A simple and easygoing, but addictive puzzle game

    Why similar: Clicker 38.4%, Strategy 27.1%, Puzzle 14.9%, Action 10.7%, 2D 5.7%

  2. #2 Epic battles within 5 seconds!
    97% matchMixed55% of 354 reviews2016
    Dev: YFC games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 54 minMean: 15.4 hrs≥1hr: 49%

    Constant fun and excitement! Bloody fighting from the start. Epic battles within 5 seconds!

    Why similar: Clicker 37.6%, Strategy 34.4%, Action 21.8%, Indie 6.2%

  3. #3 Ear Clicker
    95% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2024
    Dev: Black Cat Studio
    Windows

    Ear clicker clicker game to expand your castle

    Why similar: Strategy 32%, Clicker 30%, Action 20.4%, 1990's 11%, 2D 5.8%

  4. #4 Monster Clicker : Idle Halloween Strategy
    96% matchMixed50% of 76 reviews2018
    Dev: Autotelic Games LLC
    Windows

    Fight Halloween Monsters in this Idle Clicker! Upgrade your Skills! Defeat Evil!

    Why similar: Clicker 43.7%, Strategy 30.2%, Action 19.4%, Indie 6.8%

  5. #5 Vector Space
    94% matchPositive93% of 15 reviews2024
    Dev: Wedomi Games
    Windows

    It is a game about switching squares to make board full

    Why similar: Clicker 37.7%, Strategy 31.3%, Puzzle 18.8%, 2D 7.7%, Indie 3.1%

  6. #6 Three Six Nine
    92% match8 user reviews75% of 8 reviews2024
    Dev: Apptodo12
    Windows

    Solve interesting puzzles based on numbers Three, six, and nine. Solve different types of puzzles where you have to make a sequence in 3,6,9 Based on Roman numbers, drag and drop, music sounds, moving blocks, morse code, alphabet, logic, creativity

    Why similar: Clicker 39.3%, Strategy 30.5%, Puzzle 18.4%, 2D 7.6%, Indie 3%

  7. #7 DotLine
    94% match4 user reviews50% of 4 reviews2018
    Dev: The Selenite Forge
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    DotLine is a challenging minimalist puzzle game. Click on puzzle elements to drive the ball to the exit without falling into the void. Completing the game will require fast thinking and reaction !

    Why similar: Strategy 42.3%, Action 28.5%, Puzzle 20.2%, Indie 9.1%

  8. #8 Mr. Robot
    93% matchVery Positive82% of 97 reviews2008
    Dev: Moonpod
    Windows
    Median: 48 minMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 45%

    Asimov is a lowly service mechanoid aboard the interstellar colony ship Eidolon. Carrying hundreds of frozen human colonists to a new world. When the Eidolon's computer brain malfunctions, it falls to Asimov to undertake a perilous journey through the bowels of the massive ship to save his robot friends and the precious human cargo. Mr.

    Why similar: Strategy 45.1%, Action 26.2%, Puzzle 17.8%, Indie 10.8%

  9. #9 Sudoku Starry Sky
    90% matchMixed58% of 35 reviews2020
    Dev: GuangZhou Hezhi Co.ltd
    Windows

    A Sudoku game with the best look

    Why similar: Clicker 44.5%, Strategy 25.8%, Puzzle 22.2%, Indie 5.4%, Singleplayer 2%

  10. #10 Starlaxis Supernova Edition
    91% matchMixed60% of 62 reviews2015
    Dev: Spiderwork Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 97%

    Prepare yourself for mind-blowing puzzle strategy in new dimensions! You think Starlaxis is just a small puzzle game? THINK AGAIN! Master breath-taking challenges, win seemingly impossible boss fights, complete multiple missions goals, overcome dozens of enemies, and last but not least: Save EARTH!

    Why similar: Strategy 48.5%, Action 27.7%, Puzzle 14.1%, Indie 9.7%

  11. #11 Cubetractor
    91% matchMostly Positive74% of 480 reviews2013
    Dev: Ludochip
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 12 minMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 19%

    WINNER: IGF China award for BEST GAME!Cubetractor is a neo-retroesque action-strategy-puzzle hybrid where you defeat enemies through an unconventional cube-pulling, turret-buildling mechanic. The game carries elements of a reverse tower defence and a grounded bullet-hell dodger to deliver a unique gameplay experience presented in a...

    Why similar: Strategy 48.7%, Action 26%, Puzzle 13.9%, Indie 11.4%

  12. #12 Zone 10
    88% matchPositive89% of 19 reviews2019
    Dev: Core Reaction Studios
    Windows

    Take command of your faction's only Starbase in Zone 10. In this innovative, arcade style, tower defense game you can build your own maze using specialty blocks and defend your Starbase against spaceships and ground troops that can blow up parts of your defenses.

    Why similar: Strategy 52%, Action 29.2%, Indie 10.6%, Puzzle 8.1%

  13. #13 Idle Dungeons
    89% matchMostly Negative32% of 238 reviews2019
    Dev: ChimpLabs
    Windows

    Crawl your way through multiple layers of dungeons and defeat countless enemies for their blood. Upgrade your sword and use spells to progress faster and defeat the various bosses and obstacles you will encounter.

    Why similar: Clicker 51.6%, Strategy 25.8%, Action 16.4%, Indie 6.3%

  14. #14 RoBros
    86% matchMixed54% of 85 reviews2017
    Dev: Team B.R.O.S.
    Windows

    Robros is a robot-themed, action-strategy escort shooter where you control two robots to get them to fight their way out of a factory filled with rogue robots. The gameplay is split in two phases: planning and action. The first phase is planning your escape by plotting a vector path on a 2D map.

    Why similar: Strategy 58%, Action 31.6%, Indie 10.4%

  15. #15 Lords of War
    85% 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 55.5%, Action 33.7%, Indie 10.8%

  16. #16 Aether Way
    84% 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 56.4%, Action 32.8%, Indie 10.8%

  17. #17 APOX
    87% matchMostly Negative29% of 180 reviews2011
    Dev: BlueGiant Interactive
    Windows
    Median: 36 minMean: 10.6 hrs≥1hr: 40%

    A Real-Time Strategy game with First-Person Shooter tactics.

    Why similar: Strategy 60.1%, Action 30.1%, Indie 9.7%

  18. #18 Vertex Dispenser
    86% matchMostly Positive75% of 36 reviews2011
    Dev: Michael Brough
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 12 minMean: 42 min≥1hr: 17%

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    Why similar: Strategy 58.2%, Action 31.3%, Indie 10.5%

  19. #19 Raid On Coasts
    84% 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 55.1%, Action 34.1%, Indie 10.9%

  20. #20 DEFENDER OF EARTH VS THE ALIEN ARMADA
    82% 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 55.6%, Action 33.4%, Indie 11%

  21. #21 Shadow Heroes: Vengeance In Flames
    82% matchMixed43% of 14 reviews2016
    Dev: Allied Games Inc.
    Windows

    A new style of strategy game with a fast paced gameplay. This is not your usual tug of war game, be prepared for a head to head slug-fest!

    Why similar: Strategy 54.2%, Action 34.7%, Indie 11.1%

  22. #22 Bounty Hunter: Space Detective
    81% matchMixed44% of 18 reviews2018
    Dev: SalsawiPub: Salsawi Games
    Windows

    Take the role as the new Detective on Space Port Aurexia, your assigned with checking the traffic coming into the Port and ensure that no bad eggs get through, we know who we're looking for but it get's really difficult when rush hour hits, you're our only hope detective!

    Why similar: Strategy 54.2%, Action 34.7%, Indie 11.1%

  23. #23 Defend Your Kingdom
    79% matchPositive87% of 23 reviews2017
    Dev: Burning Pick Entertainment
    Windows

    Fight legendary monsters, customizing your defensive strategy with different spells and equipments! Throw lightnings to your enemies, summon stone guardians, rise the mercenaries of darkness from the dead to fight on your side to save your Kingdom from the mystic shadow!

    Why similar: Strategy 54.2%, Action 34.7%, Indie 11.1%

  24. #24 Conran - The dinky Raccoon
    80% match8 user reviews63% of 8 reviews2017
    Dev: Nifty Productions
    Windows

    Blast your way through waves of enemies. Kill bots, collect their scraps to upgrade your weapons, take advantage of the dynamically changing arena and, eventually, buy yourself free.

    Why similar: Strategy 54.2%, Action 34.7%, Indie 11.1%

  25. #25 Stabby Machine
    79% matchPositive82% of 11 reviews2018
    Dev: Challenge Yourself GamingPub: Challenge Yourself Productions
    Windows

    Fast-paced action survival game! Stay alive by collecting batteries, which are dropped by enemies. You must choose wisely how many enemies to spawn. Too few and you'll run out of batteries, but too many and you'll be overrun! HOW LONG CAN YOU SURVIVE??

    Why similar: Strategy 54.2%, Action 34.7%, Indie 11.1%

  26. #26 MEG 9: Lost Echoes
    78% matchMostly Negative22% of 18 reviews2017
    Dev: Skunkwerks Kinetic
    Windows

    Within the hostile environment of the Probability Aperture, a high-tech research complex called Horizon vanishes from the grid. Take control of the Rig, a massive 10-ton remote-operated vehicle outfitted with the latest in military hardware, to get Horizon back online.

    Why similar: Strategy 54.3%, Action 34.6%, Indie 11.1%

  27. #27 UNHALLOWED: THE CABIN
    76% matchMixed59% of 17 reviews2018
    Dev: Tom AdamsPub: TREEFORT VR
    Windows

    Jump into this creepy VR horror title. Investigate you family’s ancestral cabin and collect clues as eldritch secrets are revealed and you discover what grotesque fate has befallen your brother and his missing family.

    Why similar: Strategy 51.8%, Action 31.6%, Indie 10.6%, Horror 6%

  28. #28 Final Core
    77% matchMixed69% of 26 reviews2017
    Dev: Tabc3dd
    Windows
    Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 97%

    Final Core is a top down arena shooter game in which you get to build your battleships from a selection of diverse parts, each carefully designed to ensure a wide range of viable strategies. Build your battleship part by part and dominate the arena!

    Why similar: Strategy 54.5%, Action 34.3%, Indie 11.1%

  29. #29 Village Feud
    75% 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 55%, Action 33.8%, Indie 11.2%

  30. #30 Starlight Tactics™
    77% matchMixed52% of 31 reviews2015
    Dev: Escape Hatch Entertainment,LLCPub: Escape Hatch Entertainment, LLC
    Windows
    Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 98%

    Travel a hundred years into the future to command an advanced space fleet in full 3D turn-based tactical space combat through the greatest conflict humankind has ever known. Protect the Sky!

    Why similar: Strategy 59.3%, Action 30.2%, Indie 10.6%

  31. #31 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 55.2%, Action 33.5%, Indie 11.3%

  32. #32 Eleven Prophecies
    76% 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 54.8%, Action 34%, Indie 11.2%

  33. #33 Chess Arena-象棋竞技场
    71% 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 56.8%, Action 32%, Indie 11.2%

  34. #34 Prism Collider
    72% matchPositive87% of 23 reviews2017
    Dev: Gestmorph Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 94%

    In this adventure your objective is simple: reach the end of each level. While it may be simple, it's not going to be easy. Using both the white and red layers you'll have to travel across all 30 levels as the game turns from basic puzzles to the hardest challenges you have ever faced.

    Why similar: Strategy 63.5%, Action 27.1%, Indie 9.5%

  35. #35 Starscape
    74% matchVery Positive82% of 100 reviews2008
    Dev: Moonpod
    Windows
    Median: 48 minMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 45%

    Moonpod's Starscape mixes old school arcade game play values with characterization and an involving plot to deepen the whole experience. With most of its crew missing and its weapons systems ruined, the space research station Aegis is all but lost.

    Why similar: Strategy 52.8%, Action 36%, Indie 11.2%

  36. #36 Tryst
    75% matchMostly Negative25% of 63 reviews2012
    Dev: BlueGiant Interactive
    Windows
    Median: 18 minMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 29%

    Tryst is a competitive Real Time Strategy Game that provides a unique, fast paced spin to the established strategy model.

    Why similar: Strategy 58.1%, Action 31%, Indie 10.9%

  37. #37 YUT YUT
    71% match9 user reviews80% of 10 reviews2019
    Dev: Benjamin Nielsen
    Windows · Mac

    YUT YUT is a game about TANKS containing TANKS in which many TANKS die. Fight through this TANKy TANK game to face your mortal TANK enemy and reclaim your TANK village's lost cabbage god. TANKS

    Why similar: Strategy 53%, Action 35.7%, Indie 11.4%

  38. #38 Pixel Sentry
    70% matchPositive100% of 11 reviews2019
    Dev: RedOrb Studios
    Windows

    Do you have nothing to do? Don't want to load up a game where it takes a while to get into it? Well here is the perfect solution for you.

    Why similar: Strategy 53%, Action 35.7%, Indie 11.4%

  39. #39 The Blitzkrieg: Weapons of War
    70% 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 55.2%, Action 33.3%, Indie 11.5%

  40. #40 Mars Wars
    62% 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 55.2%, Action 33.2%, Indie 11.6%

  41. #41 The Last Tower
    71% matchMixed41% of 64 reviews2018
    Dev: SalsawiPub: Salsawi Games
    Windows
    Median: 6 minMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 11%

    The Last Tower is an Arcade tower defense infinite runner game, your job is to prevent the invading alien armies from destroying mankinds last stronghold, the goal of The Last Tower is to get the highest score possible

    Why similar: Strategy 53.1%, Action 35.5%, Indie 11.4%

  42. #42 Pick Your Poison
    62% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Ranmantaru Games
    Windows

    Pick a disadvantage each level, how far can you go in this roguelike?

    Why similar: Strategy 55.2%, Action 33.2%, Indie 11.6%

  43. #43 TANK SOULS
    70% match6 user reviews17% of 6 reviews2018
    Dev: wHDinc.
    Windows

    A fun souls-like game in which you will kill your time in hundreds of dungeons, pumping your skills and knocking out randomly-generated things.

    Why similar: Strategy 53%, Action 35.7%, Indie 11.4%

  44. #44 Deadweight
    69% 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 56%, Action 32.6%, Indie 11.4%

  45. #45 Sacraboar
    72% 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 57.1%, Action 31.8%, Indie 11.2%

  46. #46 Wild Growth
    54% matchVery Positive84% of 429 reviews2025
    Dev: Cuddle Monster Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    Wild Growth is a short, actionpacked incremental healer game set in a grim norse world.

    Why similar: Clicker 50%, Strategy 38.2%, 2D 7.7%, Indie 2.8%, Singleplayer 1.3%

  47. #47 Siege Hammer
    68% 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 56%, Action 32.6%, Indie 11.4%

  48. #48 Tower Dwellers
    68% 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 56%, Action 32.6%, Indie 11.4%

  49. #49 Combine War Toys
    67% 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 56%, Action 32.6%, Indie 11.4%

  50. #50 Alien Invasion Tower Defense
    68% 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 56%, Action 32.6%, Indie 11.4%

  51. #51 PlanetFate
    67% 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 56%, Action 32.6%, Indie 11.4%

  52. #52 Jarheads
    58% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Gareth Williams
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Jarheads is a fast-paced tactical shooter with fully-destructible environments. Jarheads comprises of a 50 mission single-player (or two-player online co-op) campaign and a separate online multiplayer experience for up to 8 players with a variety of explosive game modes.

    Why similar: Strategy 63.2%, Action 36.8%

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