- #1 DotLine
97% 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 46.6%, Action 25%, Puzzle 22.4%, Indie 5.9%
- #2 Eyehold Blocks
95% matchNo user reviews
Dev: David Yang
Windows · Linux
Defeat the dungeon of Eyehold with the help of the blocks within in a brand new puzzle roguelike. Drop pieces to clear away the damage from the attacks of the monsters within and fight back.
Why similar: Strategy 27.7%, Puzzle 19.8%, Dungeon Crawler 17%, Action 14.3%, PvE 6%
- #3 Mr. Robot
96% 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 50%, Action 23.1%, Puzzle 19.8%, Indie 7.1%
- #4 Wyred
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Gergely Dinya
Windows
In Wyred, every move matters. A small choice can become an impossible obstacle many steps later, forcing you to think ahead, adapt, and carefully plan your route as you navigate the circuits of these puzzles.
Why similar: Strategy 42.4%, Puzzle 23.1%, Sci-fi 19.9%, Pixel Graphics 6.1%, 2D 5.3%
- #5 Defect
96% matchMostly Positive74% of 57 reviews2016
Dev: Three Phase Interactive Pty Ltd
Windows · Mac · Linux
Create the most powerful ship in the galaxy piece by piece, take it into battle and then lose your ship to a traitorous crew in an endless cycle of punishment and revenge.
Why similar: Strategy 54.6%, Sci-fi 18.6%, Action 17.9%, Indie 4.7%, 2D 4.2%
- #6 Cubetractor
94% 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 52.2%, Action 22.2%, Puzzle 15%, Indie 7.2%, Pixel Graphics 3.5%
- #7 Mouse Maze
90% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: Blake Connors
Windows
A short but fun challenge that tickles your brain with a sprinkle of frustration. Play as a mouse to get the cheese by completing the maze while avoiding the cats.
Why similar: Strategy 44.9%, Puzzle 22%, Top-Down 10.1%, Linear 7.2%, Pixel Graphics 6.3%
- #8 S Veckor
89% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: American Apollo
Windows
With a mix of simple 3D geometry and timeless vector graphics along with tight fun arcade gameplay, this game appeals to the casual and the kinds of people who want to achieve high scores and master the simple mechanics. All it requires is you and your mouse!
Why similar: Strategy 39%, Action 19.8%, Puzzle 17.4%, Sci-fi 13.1%, Linear 5.5%
- #9 Anomaly Korea
92% matchMostly Positive78% of 792 reviews2013
Dev: 11 bit studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Exclusively brought to Steam for PC, Mac and Linux in Anomaly Bundle, Anomaly Korea is an expansion campaign to Anomaly Warzone Earth. The alien robots are back and this time they’ve got Korea in their sights. It’s your job to lead a squad into fierce fire-fights and fend off the alien invasion.
Why similar: Strategy 58.4%, Action 21.5%, Sci-fi 15.2%, Top-Down 2.5%, Indie 1.9%
- #10 Armada 2526
93% matchMixed54% of 35 reviews2011
Dev: Ntronium GamesPub: Iceberg Interactive
Windows
Guide one of 12 races on their first interstellar journey from a single planet, until it becomes a mighty pan-galactic empire.
Why similar: Strategy 74.5%, Sci-fi 25.5%
- #11 BrutalAliens
91% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2018
Dev: Voronoi Games
Windows
BrutalAliens is a game about invasion of alien space colonies, you are equipped with heavy weapons, soldiers troops and tactical skills. You have to eradicate all the alien race called Vorganoidz from the galaxy.
Why similar: Strategy 49.3%, Action 26.1%, Sci-fi 17%, Indie 6.4%, Singleplayer 1.2%
- #12 Piatka
91% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2017
Dev: iwangr
Windows
The game get 490 words to guess. Try to uncover word simply by uncover every single letter. get lot of bonuses from teddy bear and parrot .Play on a single player or multiplayer mode. Have fun training your mind !
Why similar: Strategy 75.5%, Puzzle 21.2%, Indie 3.3%
- #13 Jarheads
85% 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 68.4%, Action 31.6%
- #14 Starlaxis Supernova Edition
89% 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 53.6%, Action 24.3%, Puzzle 15.7%, Indie 6.3%
- #15 Army Men II
88% matchMixed66% of 149 reviews2017
Dev: The 3DO CompanyPub: 2K
Windows
Army Men II, the sequel to the best-selling title Army Men, takes plastic toy soldier warfare into the kitchen, bedroom, front yard, and garage. Once again Sarge will lead his heroic Green forces into head-melting, plastic-body-part-exploding, combat mayhem; only this time the battle is for control of the kitchen sink!
Why similar: Strategy 70.1%, Action 29.9%
- #16 CTU: Counter Terrorism Unit
87% matchMostly Negative31% of 110 reviews2016
Dev: Odin Game StudioPub: Excalibur Publishing
Windows
Join the CTU, arrest dangerous terrorist threats, use gadgets including the snake cam and play online with up to five player co-op
Why similar: Strategy 69.9%, Action 30.1%
- #17 Near Impact
86% match9 user reviews33% of 9 reviews2014
Dev: Sonalysts Combat SimulationsPub: Strategy First
Windows
Thousands of incoming asteroids...One robot...An untested defense force...The odds are about even!
Why similar: Strategy 69.4%, Action 30.6%
- #18 DwarVRs
84% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2018
Dev: Beard Wizard
Windows
Experience a unique combination of the strategic elements of a tower defense game mixed with action-packed, first person perspective gameplay, built specifically for VR. Use multiple different towers, and your own skills to defeat hordes of greedy dwarves, before they run away with all your wealth.
Why similar: Strategy 68.4%, Action 31.6%
- #19 Disintegration Technical Beta
84% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,428 reviews
Dev: V1 Interactive, Inc.Pub: Private Division
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 1.2 hrs≥1hr: 20%
Pilot a heavily armed Gravcycle and command your troops on the ground in Disintegration, a new sci-fi first-person shooter unlike any other. Disintegration features both a thrilling single-player campaign and frenetic PvP multiplayer. Join the multiplayer technical beta today and compete against other pilots and their Crews.
Why similar: Strategy 68.4%, Action 31.6%
- #20 NDE Rescue
83% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2016
Dev: 6L6 InteractivePub: KSCM Consulting
Windows · Mac
Become a NDE rescuer & join the international teams that can pull you back from death!
Why similar: Strategy 68.4%, Action 31.6%
- #21 Salvaged
82% matchMixed43% of 14 reviews2016
Dev: Opposable Games
Windows
The human race explores the stars, but a keen focus on the future has left a trail of desolation in the past. You are Alex Pieterson, commander of the salvage ship Thaddeus and its team of hardened agents. You are a remnant of that past, fighting for survival in a huge new galaxy.
Why similar: Strategy 68.4%, Action 31.6%
- #22 Snails
82% matchMostly Positive79% of 19 reviews2015
Dev: Jorge LimaPub: 2Brains Games
Windows
They are slow and dumb, and they sure need you! Snails is a 2D platformer/puzzle game where the main objective is to help the snails reach the level exit.
Why similar: Strategy 68.4%, Action 31.6%
- #23 Anomaly Warzone Earth Mobile Campaign
81% matchMostly Positive79% of 549 reviews2013
Dev: 11 bit studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Anomaly Warzone Earth Mobile Campaign continues Steam's Anomaly Warzone Earth in an extra 15-level campaign. Originally released on mobile devices, the campaign is brought to Steam for PC, Mac and Linux exclusively in Anomaly Bundle. AWE Mobile Campaign turns tower defense on its head.
Why similar: Strategy 59%, Action 24.3%, Sci-fi 14.6%, Indie 1.4%, Singleplayer 0.6%
- #24 Tank Tread
81% match5 user reviews40% of 5 reviews2016
Dev: INT2000
Windows · Mac
Tank Tread is a multiplayer real-time strategy game with modern military units.
Why similar: Strategy 68.4%, Action 31.6%
- #25 Crystal Quest Classic
80% matchPositive86% of 36 reviews2016
Dev: Game Mechanics LLC
Windows · Mac
Crystal Quest is a fast moving, adrenaline-boiling video arcade game from 1987 that won many awards. Now on the latest hardware.
Why similar: Strategy 67.6%, Action 32.4%
- #26 How Shall We Die
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: suteneko_no_immunity
Windows
A story-driven action game in which a hopeless high school girl confronts her life within her dreams as she turns 18, progressing through magnetic movement, exploration, dialogue, and combat.
Why similar: Psychological 27.4%, Action 22.9%, Dark 12.6%, PvE 11%, Top-Down 9.7%
- #27 The Loopholes Chronicles
78% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2019
Dev: Jérémy BeuchotPub: Scroow
Windows
The Loopholes Chronicles is an escape game in virtual reality. In a futuristic fantasy universe, you will travel through time and time to solve unique riddles.
Why similar: Strategy 78.1%, Puzzle 21.9%
- #28 Hostile Waters: Antaeus Rising
79% matchMostly Positive76% of 467 reviews2014
Dev: Rage SoftwarePub: Funbox Media Ltd
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 93%
In 2032 an Earth that knows only peace is forced to relearn the art of war. Twenty years have passed since the population of Earth did a fine job of destroying nearly everything in one final struggle for power by the politicians and military leaders.
Why similar: Strategy 76.8%, Sci-fi 13.6%, Action 8.7%, Singleplayer 0.9%
- #29 The Lost VR
77% matchPositive85% of 20 reviews2019
Dev: TOMATOVR
Windows
The Lost is ultimate FPS VR game. You must defend yourself from enemies with various guns. The Lost is only available in single mode, and you can gradually clear the stages according to the difficulty. Take over best teleport spots and choose proper guns strategically to defeat enemies!
Why similar: Strategy 66.9%, Action 33.1%
- #30 Lordian: Karma
78% match4 user reviews50% of 4 reviews2018
Dev: oneIMMERSPub: YJM GAMES
Windows
Destroy waves of monsters with your powerful magic crossbow and alchemical traps. Freeze, blow, trample, even burn your enemies with various traps available. From extreme difficulty which can only be experienced through multiplayer to various stages of difficulties for single player.
Why similar: Strategy 67.3%, Action 32.7%
- #31 Uprising: Join or Die
77% matchVery Positive84% of 113 reviews2016
Dev: Cyclone StudiosPub: Ziggurat
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Uprising offers more strategy than a military sim, and more action strategy than a shoot'em up. Using your hi-tech assault tank, loaded with powerful weapons, you need to establish tidal bases, mine for power, build factories and direct legions of allied units against the enemy
Why similar: Strategy 66.8%, Action 33.2%
- #32 Army Men: Toys in Space
76% matchMixed70% of 83 reviews2017
Dev: The 3DO CompanyPub: 2K
Windows
Finally, proof that little green men exist in outer space! A horde of alien toys has invaded Earth. Now, they've enlisted the Tan Army to help them conquer the galaxy. All hope rests with one man, a green plastic soldier known as Sarge.
Why similar: Strategy 66.5%, Action 33.5%
- #33 Uprising 2: Lead and Destroy
75% matchPositive86% of 22 reviews2016
Dev: Cyclone StudiosPub: Ziggurat
Windows
After a century of bloody galactic battle, a horde of intelligent bloodthirsty aliens, known as the Kri’iSara, threaten to exterminate all human life. New Alliance Command is counting on you to destroy the alien menace.
Why similar: Strategy 66.4%, Action 33.6%
- #34 Traffic Cop
75% match4 user reviews25% of 4 reviews2018
Dev: Waden Kane Game StudiosPub: Yes Productions
Windows
It's the 1950s in a city like no other. You're on duty as the local Traffic Cop smack dab in the middle of a busy intersection. Direct traffic, dodge flying food, & unlock bonus rounds to disintegrate aliens, and hunt birds!
Why similar: Strategy 66.4%, Action 33.6%
- #35 The Defenders: The Second Wave
76% matchMixed56% of 96 reviews2015
Dev: FallenMaster
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Fight the ghosts through 50 waves of growing danger. Play as a powerful wizard, a mighty warrior, or a strategic builder to stop the ghost invasion. Evolve your character in the direction you want. Survive until dawn, or die trying.
Why similar: Strategy 66.5%, Action 33.5%
- #36 Day of Destruction
74% match8 user reviews50% of 8 reviews2018
Dev: SynaptixGames, LLC
Windows
Embrace Your Inner Alien! Rise as the destroyer of cities and conqueror of galaxies. Empower yourself with alien technology as you unlock new weapons and UFOs. Follow your destiny on the Day of Destruction.
Why similar: Strategy 66.3%, Action 33.7%
- #37 Hostage: Rescue Mission
74% matchMostly Negative29% of 24 reviews2018
Dev: InfogramesPub: Atari
Windows
Special Alert: Terrorists have invaded our embassy and seized an undetermined number of hostages...Lives hang in the balance as high ranking diplomats are held at gunpoint...Their safety requires immediate action... prepare to infiltrate the embassy, neutralize the terrorists, and rescue the hostages, or die trying.
Why similar: Strategy 66.3%, Action 33.7%
- #38 MAZE LORD
72% matchMostly Positive87% of 408 reviews2016
Dev: Jetdogs Studios
Windows
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Become the part of the legend and save the stolen princess!
Why similar: Strategy 60.6%, Puzzle 24.9%, Indie 6.6%, 2D 6.5%, Singleplayer 1.4%
- #39 Maze Madness
73% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2018
Dev: James SchilzPub: Syngaming Studios
Windows
First Person Shooter Through a variety of Mazes and challenges. Each level has different weapons and AI to make each entertaining and increasingly more difficult. Try your luck and Beat your Time to get past each challenge all the levels have in store for you.
Why similar: Strategy 65.1%, Action 34.9%
- #40 Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon
66% matchVery Positive91% of 609 reviews2021
Dev: VINEPub: Yacht Club Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 54%
Delve with Shovel Knight into the depths of the Pocket Dungeon in an action-packed puzzle adventure mashup like none other!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 29.3%, Strategy 20.1%, Puzzle 17.6%, Action 12.6%, PvE 10.4%
- #41 Mindrazer
63% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Mazeweaver
Windows
Mindrazer is a roguelite action-strategy shooter against relentless cosmic horrors. Every run tests your skill, your strategy, and how much risk you’re willing to take. Traverse a dark maze to save the love of your life from the Mindrazer's grip.
Why similar: Strategy 28.1%, Dungeon Crawler 17.6%, Action 14.3%, Sci-fi 12.5%, PvE 9.6%
- #42 Minskies
71% match8 user reviews75% of 8 reviews2019
Dev: Binary EmotionsPub: Piko Interactive LLC
Windows
Minskies Furballs is not a port, but a spiritual clone of Puyo Puyo. In a tournament against a cast of crazy characters, you must guide and rotating falling pairs of cats of different colours to make up colour combinations.
Why similar: Strategy 62.8%, Action 37.2%
- #43 Zone 10
70% 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 58%, Action 25.9%, Puzzle 9.1%, Indie 7%
- #44 Hovershift
73% matchNo user reviews2020
Dev: OuroborOs_
Windows
Test your reflexes with Hovershift and get the highest score on this little arcade game
Why similar: Strategy 66.2%, Action 33.8%
- #45 Meld
71% matchPositive97% of 30 reviews2016
Dev: Axis Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Meld is a mind-bending puzzle game featuring 200+ levels and a build-in editor so you can create your own and play levels made by others!
Why similar: Strategy 72.4%, Puzzle 21.4%, Indie 6.2%
- #46 Prism Collider
71% 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 70%, Action 23.8%, Indie 6.2%
- #47 The Ball Adventure
69% match6 user reviews0% of 6 reviews2020
Dev: PG Entertainment
Windows
Dive into this wonderful cartoon world and learn to use the characteristics of each material to overcome challenges. You will need balls to pass this game.
Why similar: Strategy 55.7%, Action 27.5%, Puzzle 14.4%, Indie 2.5%
- #48 Refract
70% matchPositive91% of 33 reviews2017
Dev: Renaissance Game Studio
Windows · Mac
"Refract" is a puzzle game in which you use the primary colored laser beams and reflect them or refract them to the cuboid of thet corresponding color.
Why similar: Strategy 61.8%, Puzzle 31%, Indie 7.1%
- #49 Wisentree Spirit
73% matchNo user reviews2018
Dev: OriorInteractifPub: Orior Interactif
Windows
In this virtual reality tower defence, you will embody a hero, push back the enemies assaults, By building a network of defensive Towers and manipulating, internal might that will grant you powers of the mystical Fire.
Why similar: Strategy 65.1%, Action 34.9%
- #50 Poly Mole
68% matchMostly Positive75% of 12 reviews2019
Dev: Haubna
Windows · Mac · Linux
Poly Mole is a puzzle game in which you have to guide your mole through a ton of different levels. Play levels from the community, create your own or test yourself in the campaign.
Why similar: Strategy 62%, Puzzle 30.5%, Indie 7.5%
- #51 Satan's Castle
69% match5 user reviews60% of 5 reviews2018
Dev: HUNTERS
Windows
This game is an action & strategy. While attacking you can summon monsters at the same time and fight.
Why similar: Strategy 70.1%, Action 16.9%, Pixel Graphics 13%
- #52 BR Logic Pack
68% matchMixed57% of 14 reviews2018
Dev: Benarom Games
Windows
Game bundle with 10 logical / puzzle games. Something for those who like pipes, mazes, tiles, math games, falling blocks, match3, dungeons, pixels and challenges. Ambient games, without tons of distractions. Focused on random levels.
Why similar: Strategy 51.3%, Action 24.5%, Puzzle 18%, Indie 6.2%
- #53 Find my key
55% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2026
Dev: Straws
Windows
This is a maze game in which players must search for crucial items in darkness, in order to complete the game,these items are keys. There are four distinct difficulty levels, with each higher level demanding the discovery of more keys and presenting increasingly intricate pathways.
Why similar: Strategy 45.4%, Dungeon Crawler 27.9%, Puzzle 19%, Linear 6.8%, Singleplayer 1%
- #54 Kidnapped
66% matchNo user reviews2023
Dev: Bundle LLCPub: Bundle
Windows
Solve the mysterious kidnapping of beloved actress Sebastiana Sax. In this one-player mystery game, you must decipher clues and interrogate witnesses to get to the bottom of this heinous crime. Can you solve the mystery in time?
Why similar: Strategy 64.7%, Puzzle 27.5%, 2D 4.7%, Singleplayer 3.1%
- #55 Aether Way
66% 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 63.5%, Action 29.4%, Indie 7.2%
- #56 Missing Texture
54% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2026
Dev: GaspachoWork
Windows
Missing Texture is a psychological horror experience told in chapters. Download the free Launcher and access all main chapters at no cost. The full story expands through additional games.
Why similar: Strategy 26.3%, Psychological 20.5%, Action 19.1%, Puzzle 17.4%, Dark 9.4%
- #57 RoBros
68% 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 65%, Action 28.2%, Indie 6.9%
- #58 robot become human
58% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Team 27
Windows
You are a little robot aiming to understand the world outside of your station, and with it, discover your own humanity. Traverse the facility and try to reach the surface world in this vocaloid inspired puzzle game.
Why similar: Strategy 35.4%, Puzzle 28.9%, Sci-fi 16.8%, Pixel Graphics 10.7%, 2D 4.2%