- #1 Lazerbait
97% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 512 reviews2016
Dev: Taylor Stapleton
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 10.0 hrs≥1hr: 47%
Lazerbait is a free arcade strategy game set in virtual reality with one simple goal: capture all the planets to build more ships and destroy your enemies!
Why similar: Strategy 38.8%, VR 29%, RTS 17.2%, Indie 15%
- #2 Airborne Empires
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Stenkross Studios
Windows
Tabletop war gaming has come to life as a fully immersive VR experience! As the supreme leader of your own miniature army, you must use all your wits and cunning to outsmart your opponent on the battlefield.
Why similar: Strategy 42.8%, VR 40%, Indie 17.2%
- #3 Bazaar
96% matchMostly Positive79% of 14 reviews2016
Dev: Temple Gates Games
Windows
Fly on a magic carpet through the mystical land of Bazaar, collecting exotic trinkets for your journey! Beware dart traps, sea cobras, and hungry crocs that lurk around corners. Vandal monkeys have stolen relics from the guardian of the labyrinth - will you recover them in time or be trapped forever?
Why similar: Strategy 44.9%, VR 35.2%, Indie 19.9%
- #4 Skyworld: Kingdom Brawl
95% matchMostly Positive73% of 64 reviews2019
Dev: Vertigo Games
Windows
Obliterate friendships in the unforgiving VR battle arenas of Skyworld: Kingdom Brawl. From the creators of Arizona Sunshine, set in the universe of Skyworld, comes an action-packed real-time multiplayer game, exclusively for VR.
Why similar: Strategy 55.8%, VR 22.2%, Indie 22%
- #5 Ascension VR
96% matchMixed63% of 24 reviews2016
Dev: Temple Gates Games
Windows
Now updated with the War of Shadows expansion and support for motion controls! Come try out the expansion with the devs, Tuesday nights at 8pm Pacific. Ascension VR is the first deckbuilding Virtual Reality experience.
Why similar: Strategy 45.6%, VR 35.2%, Indie 19.2%
- #6 Fractured State
93% match9 user reviews67% of 9 reviews2020
Dev: Mechanical Monocle
Windows
Fractured State refines the RTS genre into fast-paced strategic urban combat. Take part as the machine driven imperialistic faction of the Laperian Imperial Army battle to remain in control against the Children of the Ancients, worshipers and masters of an ancient power. Includes Map Editor.
Why similar: Strategy 47.8%, RTS 32%, Indie 20.2%
- #7 Cro Magnon
94% matchMostly Negative36% of 14 reviews2018
Dev: Thor Gaming
Windows
Europe, 39000 BC. A group of people have arrived at a location suitable for a settlement. The lands are rich and fertile, but not uninhabited. You will take command of a newly formed clan of Cro Magnon, in the final days of the Neanderthals. Your goal is survival and dominance.
Why similar: Strategy 47.4%, RTS 30.7%, Indie 22%
- #8 Saga of the Void: Admirals
92% matchPositive82% of 33 reviews2017
Dev: RowlesCorp StudiosPub: Self-Published
Windows
Saga of the Void: Admirals is a full, space based rts in vr!
Why similar: Strategy 46.8%, VR 30.5%, RTS 22.7%
- #9 Tethered
91% matchVery Positive81% of 210 reviews2017
Dev: Secret Sorcery Limited
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 65%
Thirteen unique islands await your guiding hand in this beautiful and engrossing real-time strategy game, unlike anything you have experienced before!
Why similar: Strategy 43.2%, VR 24.4%, Indie 17.2%, RTS 15.1%
- #10 Bionic Attack
91% match5 user reviews60% of 5 reviews2017
Dev: The Selenite Forge
Windows · Mac · Linux
Bionic Attack is a fast paced Real Time Strategy game set in a post apocalyptic world, where two factions are fighting for the planet domination. During the campaign or fight mode, you will play both factions, each one has a special unit with a unique gameplay.
Why similar: Strategy 53.1%, Indie 23.9%, RTS 23%
- #11 Re-O-Ri
89% matchVery Positive92% of 78 reviews2019
Dev: Get Out Games
Windows
Do you have what it takes to become the next Re-O-Ri? Battle to claim the title of “King of Kings” in this turn-based single and multiplayer strategy VR card game!
Why similar: Strategy 63.2%, Indie 26.9%, VR 9.9%
- #12 Tactera
90% matchPositive88% of 16 reviews2017
Dev: E McNeill
Windows
Tactera is a Real-Time Strategy game played on a “virtual tabletop”. Comes with VR (Rift/Vive) and non-VR versions! Inside a futuristic war room, a 3D hologram shows two armies on the verge of battle. Build swarms of gunships, tanks, bombers, and other units to strategically outmaneuver the enemy!
Why similar: Strategy 37.9%, VR 27.1%, RTS 19%, Indie 16%
- #13 Intruder Alert: Ixian Operations
89% matchMixed66% of 71 reviews2016
Dev: Frudelsoft
Windows
Intruder Alert is an science-fiction RTS having 6 totally different factions. It contains a single-player campaign, local LAN multiplayer, simple single player games and special challenges like Tower Defense.
Why similar: Strategy 48.3%, RTS 31.3%, Indie 20.4%
- #14 void LINK
88% matchPositive95% of 22 reviews2017
Dev: Zentrifuge
Windows
Casual "takes-1-minute-to-learn" Space RTS, designed for VR: Gather resources, build your fleet, seek out rivals, craft custom ships, and go to battle, in truly 3-dimensional playgrounds. 2-Player online, competitive.
Why similar: Strategy 36.4%, VR 30.2%, RTS 18.6%, Indie 14.9%
- #15 Battle Sorcerers
87% matchMostly Negative38% of 13 reviews2019
Dev: G1 Playground
Windows
- Online magic battle VR game, "Battle Sorcerers" -Devise your own tactics and win death-defying battles!The power of creation lies within your hands.
Why similar: Strategy 42%, VR 26.6%, Indie 18.3%, Magic 13.1%
- #16 Heavenly Duels
86% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2018
Dev: Vast Reality
Windows
High on top of mountains is a heavenly arena where gods duel to become the most celebrated of all. Join the battle and command your troops to victory. As you gain fame in your battles more will join your army. Strategize strong unit combos and join in on the action with spells and weapons.
Why similar: Strategy 44.8%, VR 36.3%, Indie 18.9%
- #17 varBlocks
85% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2018
Dev: Parallel Intersection Studio
Windows
varBlocks is an adventure VR game. You will go into a wooden world and find a wooden man, he was cursed by the blocks, and wait for the hero who can help him to break the curse. Hero, It's you? Help the wooden man to break through all the defenses, and take him into the bright world.
Why similar: Strategy 46.1%, VR 34.4%, Indie 19.4%
- #18 Submerged: VR Escape the Room
84% matchMostly Positive70% of 30 reviews2018
Dev: Blue Entropy Studios
Windows
Trapped inside a room filling with water, you will decipher secrets and tools to aid your escape. Hold your breath and dive for answers within a submarine deep below the ocean.
Why similar: Strategy 48.9%, VR 30.4%, Indie 20.6%
- #19 Astroderps
86% matchMixed58% of 12 reviews2016
Dev: Chronos VR
Windows
Astroderps is a fun puzzle game that you can play for all ages. Your goal is to guide your Astroderps from one portal to the next while avoiding dangerous obstacles.
Why similar: Strategy 46.1%, VR 34.4%, Indie 19.4%
- #20 CubeWorks
84% matchPositive100% of 18 reviews2017
Dev: TinMoon Studios
Windows
CubeWorks is a VR strategy & puzzle game with a custom interface to challenge your spatial problem solving abilities. Players must rely on a complete 360-degree manipulation of objects in a fully immersive 3D world to advance through the game and strive to reach their highest scores.
Why similar: Strategy 48.2%, VR 31.5%, Indie 20.3%
- #21 Crooked Waters
83% matchMostly Positive78% of 27 reviews2018
Dev: Craft Game Studio
Windows
Crooked Waters is a multiplayer virtual reality game where you and your pirate crew participate in thrilling sea battles. Play with random players or join up with your friends to fight other crews using your ship.
Why similar: Strategy 50.1%, VR 29.7%, Indie 20.2%
- #22 AirMech Command
82% matchMixed68% of 199 reviews2017
Dev: Carbon Games
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 80%
AirMech Command is the definitive Action/RTS experience in VR. With all new tactical room-space controls AND ground-level flight controls, you can command troops and units from orbit, or grab the stick and pilot your AirMech directly. Lots of mechs, units, and unlockable vanity items--no microtrans!
Why similar: VR 41.9%, Strategy 41.5%, Indie 16.7%
- #23 Final Assault
79% matchVery Positive92% of 492 reviews2019
Dev: Phaser Lock Interactive
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 65%
Final Assault is a WWII themed Action Strategy Game that capitalizes on the full power of Virtual Reality. Command massive ground battles as the skies erupt in dynamic dog fights and bombing runs. Combat requires quick thinking and fast reflexes. Fight the battle, win the war!
Why similar: Strategy 44.6%, VR 38.9%, RTS 16.5%
- #24 The Steadfast VR Challenge
80% matchMostly Positive71% of 17 reviews2018
Dev: Lanclan, LLC
Windows
The Steadfast VR Challenge is a hybrid of First Person Shooter and Tower Defense that forces you to incorporate strategy with marksmanship in a virtual world! It's delivered in an infinite wave based format where you'll find yourself frequently combining fast, deliberate decisions with quick reflexes to pull off the unthinkable.
Why similar: Strategy 45.3%, VR 35.5%, Indie 19.1%
- #25 Nightside
82% matchMixed62% of 131 reviews2015
Dev: OMNIDREAM CREATIONS
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 92%
A four races sci-fi base building real time strategy game set on the dark side of an unknown planet where the valuable "green ice" resource can be found.
Why similar: Strategy 48.2%, RTS 33.7%, Indie 18.1%
- #26 Toy Clash
79% matchPositive98% of 43 reviews2017
Dev: 5minlab Corp.
Windows
Get ready for a fierce battle of cute toys on table-top! Use your mighty magic and unique toys to stop annoying opponents from making a disturbance.
Why similar: Strategy 49.4%, VR 30.7%, Indie 19.8%
- #27 Way of Gold and Steel
81% matchMixed61% of 121 reviews2015
Dev: Sergey Bobrov
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 94%
What is in the "Way of Gold and Steel" which makes it interesting? Main reason is the unusual gameplay style — combination of a real-time strategy (RTS) and a roguelike.
Why similar: Strategy 54.6%, Indie 23%, RTS 22.4%
- #28 Tower Island: Explore, Discover and Disassemble
81% match7 user reviews43% of 7 reviews2016
Dev: Team of Light Media LLC
Windows
Tower Island was built exclusively for VR on the HTC Vive and takes full advantage of “Room Scale” playability by placing you on a virtual island that is ready to be explored. Part scavenger hunt, part puzzle, part strategy, 100% fun filled adventure for all ages!
Why similar: Strategy 48.2%, VR 31.5%, Indie 20.3%
- #29 Kingdom-Heroes
71% matchMixed50% of 12 reviews2023
Dev: InfinityMr
Windows
Kingdom-Heroes offers real time strategy fun in 2D Pixelart optics and cool atmospheric music and sound. Build up your Colony by placing every building where you want and recruiting as many units as you want! Build outposts, Farming stations or strengthen your defenses!
Why similar: Strategy 54.3%, RTS 24.2%, Indie 21.5%
- #30 BlindOak Prow
69% 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 69.7%, Indie 30.3%
- #31 Domain Defense VR
78% matchMostly Positive75% of 20 reviews2017
Dev: Inclusion Studios
Windows
Domain Defense VR is a stand alone game that has been built from the ground up for virtual reality. This tabletop style tower defense game will have you defending each unique level against waves of enemies and bosses with an arsenal of towers and special abilities.
Why similar: Strategy 53.8%, VR 24.2%, Indie 22%
- #32 The Woods: VR Escape the Room
77% matchMixed41% of 17 reviews2019
Windows
After a walk in the woods, you find yourself locked in a swaying cage above the forest floor, with no recollection of how you got there. Discover the mysteries this forest has to offer. Solve puzzles, decipher ancient texts, and uncover the mystical secrets hidden within these woods for many years.
Why similar: Strategy 41.6%, VR 40%, Indie 18.4%
- #33 Flat Worlds
76% matchPositive85% of 13 reviews2018
Dev: Che
Windows
Flat Worlds is a VR space transport game set in our very own Solar System. Setup transport networks of people and natural resources, guiding the path of human colonization around the Solar System's planets and moons. What will we find when there is no more room to grow?
Why similar: Strategy 47.2%, VR 32.9%, Indie 19.9%
- #34 Fracture the Flag
77% matchMostly Positive73% of 110 reviews2016
Dev: One Wheel Studio
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Fracture the Flag is not the usual hyper click fest of an RTS... Take some time, gather your resources, plan your strategy and then knock the crud out your opponents!
Why similar: Strategy 48.9%, RTS 29.9%, Indie 21.2%
- #35 Machines At War 3
78% matchMostly Positive76% of 85 reviews2014
Dev: Isotope 244 LLC
Windows · Mac
Median: 24 minMean: 12.3 hrs≥1hr: 29%
Real time strategy game featuring over 130 different types of units and technologies, 21 campaign missions with characters and an intriguing story, unlimited random map skirmishes with many customizable settings, network multiplayer to challenge your friends, and so much more in this RTS!
Why similar: Strategy 50.4%, RTS 32.6%, Indie 17%
- #36 Gangsta Underground : The Poker
73% matchMostly Positive72% of 60 reviews2020
Dev: Gangsta Underground
Windows
Gangsta Underground : The Poker is a gangsters heads up poker league which takes place in a dark backstreet. Win the game to take all bets from the loser and kill him with a gun.
Why similar: Strategy 51.8%, VR 26.4%, Indie 21.8%
- #37 Hellfire Fortress
66% 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 69.4%, Indie 30.6%
- #38 WarZone Flashpoint
75% matchMixed53% of 80 reviews2018
Dev: Dust Storm Entertainment
Windows
WarZone Flashpoint is in an RTS in development by Dust Storm Entertainment. We're an indie team bringing you a classic RTS formula which we intend to update for a long time to come!
Why similar: Strategy 55%, RTS 23.8%, Indie 21.3%
- #39 Lootfest Wars
75% matchPositive87% of 23 reviews2018
Dev: vikingfabian
Windows
A relaxing RTS
Why similar: Strategy 46.3%, RTS 34.2%, Indie 19.5%
- #40 Fortify
76% matchMostly Positive74% of 98 reviews2016
Dev: Holgersson Entertainment
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 46%
Fortify is a real-time strategy game with a tower defense twist. Defend your castle from attacking monsters and siege weapons by using ranged and melee defenders, catapults, cannons, oil fields and more. You start at the iron age, advancing to the medieval age, and later, the imperial age.
Why similar: Strategy 50.1%, RTS 29.7%, Indie 20.2%
- #41 Meridian: Squad 22
74% matchMixed66% of 131 reviews2016
Dev: Elder GamesPub: Headup
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Meridian: Squad 22 is a single-player science-fiction real-time strategy game with a focus on base building and advanced tactics. Every single choice, every tactical decision you make, shapes the outcome of your story.
Why similar: Strategy 53.4%, RTS 26.6%, Indie 19.9%
- #42 Rising Kingdoms
69% matchVery Positive92% of 247 reviews2019
Dev: Haemimont Games
Windows
Rising Kingdoms is a fantasy-themed RTS classic by Haemimont Games, originally released in 2005
Why similar: Strategy 60.7%, RTS 39.3%
- #43 Orch Star
72% matchPositive81% of 32 reviews2018
Dev: Orch Star StudiosPub: White Warlock AB
Windows
Orch Star is a real-time strategy game set in an immersive space universe where orchs and elves fight for domination. Crush your opponents as you lead a rebellion through the campaign, or challenge other players in online battles to conquer the galaxy.
Why similar: Strategy 41.8%, VR 40%, Indie 18.2%
- #44 Block Wave VR
74% matchMixed64% of 14 reviews2016
Dev: RLTY CHK
Windows
Compete for the high score in this fast paced, addictive virtual reality block puzzler designed for the HTC Vive! Inspired by 1980’s Synthwave with an original score, Block Wave will keep you immersed for hours.
Why similar: VR 45.4%, Strategy 38.4%, Indie 16.2%
- #45 Seven Kingdoms: Ancient Adversaries
71% matchVery Positive95% of 240 reviews2016
Dev: Enlight Software Limited
Windows
Conquer the world and build your empire! Lead one civilization to glory through sophisticated trade, diplomacy, espionage and conquest.
Why similar: Strategy 64.6%, RTS 35.4%
- #46 Nick
70% matchVery Positive81% of 90 reviews2017
Dev: Firstborn Games
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 658.3 hrs≥1hr: 57%
Nick is a free wave defense survival game—all in virtual reality. Built in Unreal engine, this first-person, room-scale VR experience lets users take control of a variety of weapons and tools to fight off endless waves of evil robotic elves.
Why similar: VR 49%, Strategy 34.5%, Indie 16.5%
- #47 5Leaps (Space Tower Defense)
68% matchPositive100% of 32 reviews2019
Dev: DeepDimensionGames
Windows
5Leaps is a retro-futuristic strategy game "Tower Defense" style.
Why similar: Strategy 69.7%, Indie 30.3%
- #48 Kohan: Ahriman's Gift
73% matchVery Positive89% of 150 reviews2011
Dev: TimeGate Studios
Windows
#app_97120_short_desc
Why similar: Strategy 67%, RTS 33%
- #49 Warrior Kings
72% matchMostly Positive72% of 141 reviews2014
Dev: Black CactusPub: Strategy First
Windows
Restoring the power of a kingdom to its former glory using innate cunning, military might and a fearsome will to win.
Why similar: Strategy 65.3%, RTS 34.7%
- #50 Evolution VR
70% matchMostly Positive77% of 133 reviews2017
Dev: Magic Tavern
Windows
Dive into an alien world, and evolve a creature of your design to be the top of the food chain. Precisely guide your creature to attack smaller prey and avoid predators with motion controls. Fully customize your creature’s body parts and abilities, unlocking more as you grow.
Why similar: Strategy 39.9%, VR 35.6%, Indie 24.5%
- #51 Crystal Reign
70% matchPositive85% of 20 reviews2017
Dev: Virtual World Arcade
Windows
Battle hordes of woodland creatures, strategically place weapon towers across the landscape, enter your weapon tower and unleash a rain of fire on your enemies, and annihilate your enemies with your ultimate attack in hand-to-hand combat!
Why similar: Strategy 57.2%, Indie 24.1%, VR 18.7%
- #52 Star Police
68% matchMixed60% of 15 reviews2019
Dev: Cow Game
Windows
Tower Defense game
Why similar: Strategy 69.7%, Indie 30.3%
- #53 NUVAVULT
67% matchPositive91% of 11 reviews2019
Dev: Mim Hufford
Windows · Mac · Linux
A perspective altering puzzle game where 2D and 3D collide.
Why similar: Strategy 69.6%, Indie 30.4%
- #54 Meridian: New World
73% matchMixed48% of 530 reviews2014
Dev: Elder GamesPub: Headup
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Slip into the role of Daniel Hanson, commander of the first mission to a remote planet called Meridian. Assured of the fact that the planet is uninhabited, the unexpected reception of a distress call from the surface could mean many things, none of which you are prepared for.
Why similar: Strategy 45.7%, RTS 43.2%, Indie 11.2%
- #55 Combiner the Card Game
69% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2018
Dev: Konstantin Dvornikov
Windows
Digital version of the card game called "Combiner". The playing process is based upon the use of combinations in order to reduce the opponent's score. Play with computer players or on a local network (up to four players).
Why similar: Strategy 69.7%, Indie 30.3%
- #56 Earth Muncher
67% 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 69.6%, Indie 30.4%
- #57 Warfare
71% matchVery Positive86% of 239 reviews2009
Dev: GFI RussiaPub: Game Factory Interactive
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 10.8 hrs≥1hr: 25%
Saudi Arabia, one of the world's leading oil suppliers and a key U.S. ally, has been taken over by a highly organized group of radical terrorists. The government is in a state of collapse and turmoil and you have been chosen to lead the United States' armed forces to restore control.
Why similar: Strategy 62.5%, RTS 37.5%
- #58 过关攒将
67% matchMixed62% of 52 reviews2018
Dev: 重庆极娱游科技
Windows
闯关杀这是一款结合了战旗和卡牌创新策略游戏,玩家需要在棋盘中走和合适地点来选择适当卡牌打出。游戏中玩家可以选择一位主公,然后招募自己的武将一起开始闯关之旅。战斗中的各种随机元素使得游戏策略性十足。
Why similar: Strategy 69.4%, Indie 30.6%
- #59 Chessboard Kingdoms
65% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2019
Dev: Hashed Egg
Windows
Chessboard Kingdoms is a multiplayer, turn-based strategy game inspired by the chess mechanics. Employ warriors and engineers, build siege machines, construct walls and towers, consult your court wizard — all while exploring vast landscapes of the realm and satisfying your puzzle-solving appetite.
Why similar: Strategy 69.3%, Indie 30.7%
- #60 Rubico
57% 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 70.3%, Indie 29.7%