- #1 Heat Signature
97% matchVery Positive94% of 7,334 reviews2017
Dev: Suspicious Developments
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 10.5 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Heat Signature is a game from the developers of Gunpoint where you break into spaceships, make terrible mistakes, and think of clever ways out of them. You take a mission, fly to the target ship, sneak inside, and make clever use of your gadgets to distract, ambush and take out the crew.
Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 28.4% ★, Space 15.3%, Roguelike 11.3%, Stealth 11%, Roguelite 8.6%
- #2 Void War
96% matchVery Positive94% of 3,537 reviews2025
Dev: Tundra
Windows
Median: 7.7 hrsMean: 14.5 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Command an ancient starship and fight your way to the heart of a dying Empire. Fend off attacks from demented cultists, craven space pirates, and xenophobic Imperial soldiers. Discover powerful artifacts and use them to build your ship into a fearsome war engine.
Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 29.3% ★, Perma Death 15.3%, Space 13.5%, Roguelite 12.4%, Roguelike 9%
- #3 Crying Suns
96% matchVery Positive86% of 4,448 reviews2019
Dev: Alt Shift
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Crying Suns is a tactical rogue-lite that puts you in the role of a space fleet commander as you explore a mysteriously fallen empire. In this story rich experience inspired by Dune and Foundation, each successful run will uncover the truth about the Empire... and yourself as well.
Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 29% ★, Space 11.9%, Perma Death 10.7%, Roguelite 10.6%, Real Time Tactics 9.8%
- #4 FTL: Faster Than Light
95% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 77,568 reviews2012
Dev: Subset Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.1 hrsMean: 33.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%
This "spaceship simulation roguelike-like" allows you to take your ship and crew on an adventure through a randomly generated galaxy filled with glory and bitter defeat.
Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 23.3% ★, Space 18.5%, Roguelike 17.6%, Perma Death 13.2%, Sci-fi 7.3%
- #5 Sixty Jumps to Ceres
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Chris Hartwich
Windows
In this strategy-roguelike game, you command a space ship on a desperate last mission in the asteroid belt. Negotiate, battle your foes, and upgrade your ship. Get stronger as you progress into increasingly hostile space. Only the boldest, most skilled captain will make it to Ceres. Will you?
Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 33.5% ★, Space 13.3%, Roguelike 12.9%, Roguelite 10.5%, Perma Death 9.9%
- #6 Battlevoid: Harbinger
94% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,057 reviews2016
Dev: Bugbyte Ltd.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 11.0 hrs≥1hr: 56%
Battlevoid: Harbinger is a hard sci-fi space exploration game blending roguelike, turn-based, star map strategy, and real-time space battles. You are a young commander venturing out into enemy territories, to unknown galaxies, never knowing what you will face as you jump out from hyperspace.
Why similar: Space 27.6%, Real-Time with Pause 21.4% ★, Roguelike 14.9%, Roguelite 12.3%, Strategy 11.8%
- #7 Battlestar Galactica: Scattered Hopes
93% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Alt ShiftPub: Dotemu
Windows
In Battlestar Galactica: Scattered Hopes, take command of a fleet escaping the annihilation of the Twelve Colonies. Manage crises on board as you prepare for the next encounter with the Cylon Fleet. Times are dire, and hard choices must be made. Your only hope: rejoin the Battlestar Galactica.
Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 32% ★, Roguelite 12.7%, Real Time Tactics 10.9%, Space 10.1%, Roguelike 9.5%
- #8 Hunting Pack
91% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: Vaeril Games
Windows
It’s a forest at night, and the hunt begins. Carefully plan your pack’s next move to avoid being seen, smelled or heard. Hunt enough prey to survive the next month, and develop your pack and tactics throughout changing seasons. You’ll fail – but learn from your mistakes and prepare for the next run!
Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 32.8% ★, Perma Death 16.3%, Real Time Tactics 12.4%, Action Roguelike 11.9%, Roguelite 9%
- #9 Corpoct
92% matchPositive100% of 10 reviews2019
Dev: WolderadoPub: TwoBros
Windows · Mac
Test your wits as well as your ability to lead an expedition in this deep space dungeon-crawler. Hire the best heroes and villains of the galaxy. Find unknown planets in uncharted space. Start small, plan big and get a fleet of warships capable enough to rival most fearsome enemies.
Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 33.2% ★, Perma Death 13.9%, Space 13.3%, Roguelike 11.2%, Roguelite 8.2%
- #10 Scallywags
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: FloWHOA
Windows
Set sail with a ragtag group of Scallywags in a strategic pirate crew‑management roguelike. Hunt down the infamous Aces, plunder their treasures, and forge your story one chaotic voyage at a time. Every run is a fresh adventure, and every victory brings you closer to becoming a true Pirate Legend.
Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 24.1% ★, Perma Death 16.7%, Real Time Tactics 14.7%, Roguelite 12.9%, Roguelike 10.2%
- #11 Of Blood and Descent
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Kotakoren
Windows
A roguelike strategy RPG where each expedition shapes a multi-generational legacy. Explore, recruit allies, and continue your adventure through your descendants.
Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 40% ★, Real Time Tactics 15.8%, Perma Death 12.4%, Tactical RPG 11.5%, Roguelike 7.9%
- #12 Has-Been Heroes
90% matchMostly Positive76% of 387 reviews2017
Dev: FrozenbytePub: GameTrust Games
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Has-Been Heroes is a challenging, lane-based roguelike game of strategy and action, featuring a band of heroes on a quest to escort the King's twin princesses to school!
Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 33.5% ★, Action Roguelike 14.1%, Roguelite 13.8%, Roguelike 11.8%, Tactical 10%
- #13 Shattered Mythos
88% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Rattleaxe Games
Windows
Sally forth into the shattered remains of the world with a party of heroes at your command in real time combat. Explore the world, gain loot and levels by defeating the mythology inspired monsters to challenge the bosses and break through to the Lich's realm.
Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 37.5% ★, Real Time Tactics 14.8%, Tactical RPG 13.1%, Roguelite 11.2%, Action Roguelike 10.7%
- #14 Starship Inspector
89% matchMixed61% of 51 reviews2021
Dev: Vedanta Team
Windows
Starship Inspector is a Space Roguelike in which every choice you make matters. Save a galaxy or rescue your crew member? Serve an evil empire or help an ancient tribe? You'll constantly have to make hard decisions and deal with consequences.
Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 27.2% ★, Perma Death 14.8%, Roguelite 14.4%, Space 13.5%, Strategy 12.1%
- #15 The Fall of Aether Station
86% matchPositive83% of 18 reviews2024
Dev: Nibble & Byte Game Studio
Windows
Customize your Ships, Upgrade your fleet, and Command your way to victory in this ruthless rogue-lite tower defense/real time strategy hybrid. Take on an enemy that learns from your moves and adjusts its own path. Do you have what it takes to persevere?
Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 42% ★, Real Time Tactics 13.5%, Space 12.5%, Tactical 10.3%, Roguelite 8.4%
- #16 Star Souls
87% matchMostly Positive78% of 37 reviews2020
Dev: DrankiKets
Windows
One by one, the stars begin to die without reason. Thousands of inhabited worlds are turned to dust. You and your crew must find “the Transition”, your last desperate hope to find new worlds. Assemble your fleet, customize your spaceships and fight for the salvation of all intelligent life!
Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 39.3% ★, Space 13.4%, Roguelite 11.7%, Tactical 9.6%, Action Roguelike 9.2%
- #17 Zenith Armada
86% match9 user reviews56% of 9 reviews2024
Dev: FroggNet
Windows · Mac · Linux
Embark on interstellar conquest in a 2D space strategy game. Command ships, explore galaxies, engage in real-time battles, and customize your fleet. Traverse hazardous star maps, unlock factions, and strategize for victory. Are you ready to conquer the cosmos?
Why similar: Real Time Tactics 24.1%, Action Roguelike 16.7%, Roguelike 15.7%, Space 13%, Tactical 8.8%
- #18 TFF: The Final Frontier
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Moonlit
Windows · Mac
The Final Frontier is a game about star battles and meaning of freedom. It’s a fascinating journey through the endless, procedurally generated space in a universe where you struggle for freedom taking a role of the rebel leader.
Why similar: Roguelite 17.6%, Space 17.3%, Perma Death 14.4%, Roguelike 13.3%, Strategy 11%
- #19 Red Mercenary
85% matchMixed64% of 11 reviews2020
Dev: Nicolas Zurek
Windows
Red Mercenary is a rogue-lite action-platformer that features permanent death and procedurally generated levels. Explore and fight your way alone or with friends, up to 4 players online.
Why similar: Perma Death 24.3%, Roguelite 18.9%, Action Roguelike 16.4%, Roguelike 16%, Online Co-Op 9.4%
- #20 End of Space Project
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Alterran Rumble
Windows · Mac · Linux
Take command of a spaceship, try to get home. A science fiction adventure game.Weapons, crew, morally ambiguous actions and cats in spacesuits.
Why similar: Perma Death 21.8%, Space 18.2%, Roguelike 16%, Roguelite 15.5%, Action Roguelike 9.7%
- #21 Status One
82% matchPositive80% of 41 reviews2025
Dev: LastCall Studio
Windows
Status One is a top-down 3D tactical shooter RPG where you create your own task force from scratch and lead your squad while being personally on the field
Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 39.8% ★, Perma Death 17.8%, Real Time Tactics 14.6%, Tactical RPG 11.7%, Tactical 10%
- #22 Reclaim The Sea
82% matchVery Positive86% of 57 reviews2025
Dev: 1LastGame
Windows
Reclaim the Sea is a roguelike strategy game set in a pirate fantasy world. Fight your way through randomly generated maps and text events. Command your pirate crew, upgrade your ship and make tactical decisions to beat the boss and save the world… or die trying.
Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 35.4% ★, Roguelike 14.9%, Perma Death 14%, Real Time Tactics 13.8%, Roguelite 12.9%
- #23 UFO: Aftermath
83% matchMostly Positive78% of 333 reviews2014
Dev: Altar InteractivePub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 10.0 hrs≥1hr: 47%
UFO: Aftermath is a 3D isometric, tactical strategy game with a rich and compelling sci fi story.
Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 39.5% ★, Strategy 23.3%, Tactical 16.9%, Space 10.5%, Sci-fi 8.3%
- #24 ReRoad
79% matchMostly Positive77% of 128 reviews2024
Dev: Rabbithole Games
Windows
ReRoad is a Tower Defense game with a brand new concept where the players dig their own paths. You need to consider the locations of the randomly placed towers of the stages as well as the towers you will build and strategically create a path. Stop the enemy through a path you have created!
Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 41.1% ★, Real Time Tactics 17.7%, Roguelite 15.6%, Tactical 11.2%, Strategy 7.4%
- #25 Trigon: Space Story
80% matchMixed68% of 1,409 reviews2022
Dev: Sernur.techPub: Gameforge 4D GmbH
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Trigon: Space Story sees you take command of your very own spaceship. Carry out tactical battles, defend your vessel against space pirates, and escape from enemy territory. On your voyages, you’ll face a slew of tricky decisions in your quest to uncover the mystery of the galaxy.
Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 38.1% ★, Perma Death 16.3%, Space 14.8%, Roguelike 12.8%, Sci-fi 6.6%
- #26 Noble Armada: Lost Worlds
81% match6 user reviews33% of 6 reviews2018
Dev: GamesarePub: Holistic Design, Inc.
Windows
Noble Armada: Lost Worlds is a moddable real-time strategy PC title based on the Noble Armada miniatures game. Set in the Fading Suns Universe, the five Royal Houses dominate human space as they battle each other for control of the greatest resource... humanity itself.
Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 38.4% ★, Space 18.9%, Real Time Tactics 14.2%, Tactical 9%, Strategy 8.4%
- #27 Axon TD: Uprising - Tower Defense
78% matchVery Positive87% of 722 reviews2024
Dev: Element Studios
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Axon TD lets you expand the map boundaries themselves. A huge arsenal of towers and a wide variety of enemies clash in a battlefield that grows to your whims. Engage in single, cooperative, and roguelite gameplay.
Why similar: Real Time Tactics 20.6%, Roguelite 16.2%, Roguelike 12.6%, Online Co-Op 10.5%, Tactical 10.5%
- #28 Battlevoid: Sector Siege
81% matchMixed58% of 194 reviews2017
Dev: Bugbyte Ltd.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Battlevoid: Sector Siege is an epic straight into action real-time space strategy game, in which the world has been built to deliver a lively battle field; and the action is never more than just seconds away at the start of every game.
Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 31% ★, Space 22.8%, Strategy 13%, Real Time Tactics 12.6%, Tactical 9.5%
- #29 Remnants of the Rift
77% matchPositive95% of 19 reviews2025
Dev: BromioPub: Mooncat Games
Windows
How far would you go to find closure — to the end of another dimension? As a dimension-diving merc, Morgan must ride the frequencies between worlds to discover the secrets of a new reality. Pause, plan, and play in a groovy retro-futuristic world, in this real-time roguelite action game.
Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 38.6% ★, Roguelite 12%, Real Time Tactics 11.5%, Tactical RPG 10.1%, Action Roguelike 7.2%
- #30 Red Sea
78% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2023
Dev: Eternal Sands Media
Windows
Red Sea is an intense Real-time Tactics game where you control a small team of vigilantes in increasingly challenging battles. It features a Scriptable Tactics system that mixes auto-battling with manual overrides and has a ton of powerful ability interactions to discover.
Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 45.3% ★, Real Time Tactics 19.5%, Tactical RPG 14.3%, Tactical 9.9%, Strategy 5.2%
- #31 Rogue Station
77% matchMostly Positive78% of 228 reviews2023
Dev: Quint Studio
Windows
This "space station builder simulation roguelite" puts you in charge of a space station. Fight off enemy ships, fleets and rival stations to dominate your corner of space. Build and upgrade your station, hire and manage your crew. Survive as long as you can.
Why similar: Space 16.1%, Roguelite 16.1%, Perma Death 15.7%, Real Time Tactics 15.6%, Action Roguelike 11.7%
- #32 Seconds in Space
79% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2020
Dev: Funneractic
Windows
Use ships to attack and destroy enemy space stations in real time. Navigate through different randomly setup star maps to get to the exit and win. It's a 2D single player space game that's massively replayable.
Why similar: Real Time Tactics 21.7%, Roguelite 19.8%, Space 19.6%, Perma Death 13.7%, Strategy 9.3%
- #33 Zero-Point
76% match6 user reviews67% of 6 reviews2024
Dev: Studio Zero
Windows
Zero-Point is a 3D space roguelike featuring tactical ship-to-ship combat, crew command and an immersive view of your ship's interior. As Captain of a Star Federation cruiser, lead your crew and ship to victory over the rebellious Galactic Liberation Front!
Why similar: Real Time Tactics 19.2%, Space 18.6%, Roguelite 17.1%, Roguelike 16.5%, Strategy 7.7%
- #34 Space Menace
75% matchMixed60% of 40 reviews2022
Dev: Only4Gamers
Windows · Mac
Space Menace is a sci-fi space RTS and battle game. You play as a space captain, seeking fortune and glory as you see fit. Leave your mark on the world and determine the fate of the galaxy with your decisions.
Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 42.6% ★, Space 16.6%, Real Time Tactics 14.3%, Tactical 11.9%, Sci-fi 7.9%
- #35 IPS 13: All Signals Lost
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Subb13 games
Windows
Take command of the massive VOD(Vehicle of Destruction) and journey across planet Gaiganthra with your IPS(Inter-Planetary Squad)-13 crew to uncover the mystery of humans there. Be prepared for the worse and ready to fight. Upgrade your VOD, hire new crew factions, to be the ultimate War Machine.
Why similar: Space 19.6%, Perma Death 19.2%, Roguelike 18.1%, Real Time Tactics 10.3%, Roguelite 9.9%
- #36 Rogues Don't Cry
73% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Mythic Grid Studios
Windows
A game for those who played hundreds of strategy/roguelikes and want something new and wild. Build your army, explore a harsh random world, fight varied battles, die, start over, experiment, break the game, become godly and destroy everything. Be proud.
Why similar: Real Time Tactics 19.3%, Perma Death 19.1%, Roguelite 16.9%, Roguelike 13.8%, Tactical 12.1%
- #37 Space Rogue
76% matchMixed64% of 451 reviews2016
Dev: Red Beat
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Take on the role of a spaceship captain. Explore new worlds, and engage in intense ship-to-ship battles. Develop unique battle tactics, upgrade your ship, and recruit crew members as you fight for peace or piracy.
Why similar: Space 27.5%, Tactical 16.3%, Roguelike 13.9%, Strategy 11.4%, Perma Death 9.1%
- #38 RELOADIAN
73% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Bucketplay Inc.
Windows
Reloadian is an action roguelike built around fast-paced combat. Combine legendary weapons and restore order to a chaotic universe—solo or with friends.
Why similar: Roguelite 21%, Action Roguelike 20.2%, Online Co-Op 17.5%, Co-op 15.2%, Sci-fi 9.1%
- #39 Beyond the Chiron Gate
73% matchPositive91% of 23 reviews2024
Dev: Space Goblin Games
Windows
Explore an endless text-based universe filled with exotic planets, strange life forms, and ancient civilisations. Manage a crew of space explorers, upgrade their ship, and brave dangerous worlds to gather the data you need to reach the mysterious Gatebuilders.
Why similar: Perma Death 23.1%, Roguelite 20.5%, Space 19.8%, Roguelike 13.7%, Strategy 9.5%
- #40 The Red Solstice
75% matchMostly Positive71% of 2,551 reviews2015
Dev: Ironward
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%
2280 A.D. The last few survivors of a ruined Earth seek a new home: Mars, a planet whose inhabitants didn't take too kindly to outsiders. The Red Solstice is a tense, tactical, squad-based action game. Fight to survive with up to 8 players in co-op, or lead your own squad in single-player mode.
Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 35% ★, Real Time Tactics 15.2%, Tactical 11.7%, Co-op 9.3%, Online Co-Op 8.6%
- #41 Dice Trek
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: RefresherTowel Games
Windows
Roam the galaxy, destroy enemy ships, and encounter special events as you explore! Make smart decisions with your dice rolls in order to survive. Buy upgrades at Galactic Bazaars, unlock new ships, and manage your fate in the cold expanse of space. Your choices decide your destiny!
Why similar: Perma Death 19.9%, Space 17.1%, Roguelike 15.2%, Roguelite 14%, Tactical 8.7%
- #42 UFO: Afterlight
74% matchMixed65% of 531 reviews2014
Dev: Altar GamesPub: Bohemia Interactive
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 9.4 hrs≥1hr: 28%
The story is situated on Mars. It starts where UFO: Aftermath left off and runs simultaneously with UFO: Aftershock. While the Laputans on Earth are fighting Wargots and Starghosts and finding out what caused the destruction of their home planet, a small colony on Mars is trying to survive and flourish.
Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 55.3% ★, Strategy 17.5%, Tactical 16.1%, Sci-fi 9.9%, Singleplayer 1.2%
- #43 BEKI, Do You Copy?
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Two Tiny Dice
Windows
A first-person space roguelike that dares you to press every button (even the ones you shouldn’t). Your signal is fading… Do you copy?
Why similar: Roguelite 25.5%, Space 22.5%, Action Roguelike 12.2%, Sci-fi 12.1%, Strategy 10.3%
- #44 Deadlock Station
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Luxorix GamesPub: CRITICAL REFLEX
Windows
Turn the battlefield into your ally in this tactical rogue-like with indirect controls. Assemble a unique squad, destroy the alien invaders with precise planning, and uncover the truth about the Event and the mysterious disappearance of humans.
Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 41.3% ★, Real Time Tactics 16.1%, Tactical RPG 14.3%, Roguelike 12.3%, Strategy 5.7%
- #45 Terra Exodus
70% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: GreyHoodieGames
Windows
Defend the evacuation of Terra on the losing side of an alien invasion. This experimental action strategy game breaks out of genre norms to provide fresh mechanics to strategic gaming.
Why similar: Real Time Tactics 19.6%, Perma Death 17.7%, Roguelike 14.1%, Space 12.8%, Roguelite 10.5%
- #46 Door Kickers
71% matchVery Positive94% of 9,980 reviews2014
Dev: KillHouse Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Door Kickers is an innovative realtime strategy game that puts you in charge of a SWAT team and lets you command them during a tactical intervention.
Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 38.3% ★, Tactical 29.3%, Strategy 12.4%, Real Time Tactics 11%, Co-op 6.4%
- #47 Abeyance
71% match8 user reviews63% of 8 reviews2022
Dev: Bumblebee Studios
Windows
Abeyance is a roguelite, sci-fi, dungeon-crawler. Salvage wrecked starships in a gritty, post-apocalyptic world. Fight mutants and mechanized defense systems. Battle your inner demons to save your soul… and reclaim your humanity.
Why similar: Real Time Tactics 20.8%, Roguelite 19.4%, Roguelike 16.8%, Space 14.1%, Sci-fi 8%
- #48 Jagged Alliance - Back in Action
72% matchMostly Positive73% of 1,749 reviews2012
Dev: Coreplay GmbHPub: THQ Nordic
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 91%
A contemporary remake of the much-loved series of turn-based mercenary-themed strategy games.
Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 50.1% ★, Tactical 20.7%, Strategy 17.5%, Tactical RPG 10.9%, Singleplayer 0.8%
- #49 Mouldog
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: BudderGames
Windows
Travel between planets, gather their resources, upgrade your arsenal, fight bosses and save the galaxy in this 2d action roguelite. Up to 4 players online.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 17.9%, Roguelite 16.6%, Online Co-Op 15.1%, Roguelike 14.7%, Space 14%
- #50 Blade Prince Academy
68% matchMostly Positive71% of 80 reviews2024
Dev: Angel CorpPub: Firesquid
Windows
Blade Prince Academy is a new take on tactical RPGs, where you lead your squad of Blade Princes to defend the city of Abjectalia in real-time with pause combat. Use your team's power to devastate any threat, but be vigilant, there is always a price to pay when you make a pact with darkness.
Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 44.3% ★, Real Time Tactics 19.8%, Tactical RPG 15.2%, Tactical 7.5%, Strategy 7.5%
- #51 Red Dust
70% matchMixed66% of 32 reviews2020
Dev: MukorkaPub: Meridian4
Windows · Linux
Red Dust is a fast-paced top-down shooter set in a gritty sci-fi western world, featuring intense gunfights, exploration, and skill-driven combat.
Why similar: Perma Death 18.8%, Roguelite 15.7%, Space 15.6%, Action Roguelike 13.7%, Stealth 11.4%
- #52 TerraCube
69% matchNo user reviews2024
Dev: Inkspire Studios
Windows
Race against the clock to terraform cube-shaped planets and tackle over 20 unique minigames, each offering a different challenge to test your skills and strategy. Earn trophies in quick, time-paced games, and use them wisely to buy new lands and tackle even more goals.
Why similar: Real Time Tactics 29.5%, Space 20.5%, Roguelite 13.2%, Roguelike 13%, Sci-fi 11.2%
- #53 S.M.P.C.U. - Special Monster Pest Control Unit
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Zinoa Entertainment
Windows
S.M.P.C.U. is an online co-op horror game for up to 4 players. As a member of the "Special Monster Pest Control Unit" your job is to remove extraterrestrial Monsters that have infested the pantries of fast-food restaurants. Work together to find them, trap them and get out. Don't wake the Monster!
Why similar: Perma Death 16.7%, Roguelite 15.5%, Tactical 12.3%, Online Co-Op 12.2%, Action Roguelike 12.1%
- #54 Last Days Of Tascaria
69% matchPositive81% of 26 reviews2019
Dev: Baltica Games
Windows
Last Days Of Tascaria is a roguelite RPG where your decisions affect encounters and decide which one of the six endings you get. The depth of its real time pausable combat will put your skills to the test. Are you ready to save Tascaria?
Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 42.7% ★, Roguelite 17.6%, Strategy 17.3%, Perma Death 16.6%, Choices Matter 5.9%
- #55 NovaMundi
66% matchPositive84% of 49 reviews2024
Dev: Slashware Interactive
Windows · Mac
NovaMundi is an open world exploration game with tactical combat. Lead your party into the dangerous lands of the Andes. Recruit people in towns, explore caverns filled with dangerous spirits to gain the blessings of the land, and unite the people to stand against the invaders.
Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 34.1% ★, Tactical RPG 16.2%, Real Time Tactics 16.2%, Roguelite 13.5%, Tactical 10.9%
- #56 Wander Vyrosa
67% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2023
Dev: Pumpkin House GamesPub: MAGIC Spell Studios
Windows
A tower-defense game with roguelite elements on fully explorable mini planets! Travel the galaxy of Vyrosa, land on planets, and defend your drilling equipment while mining fuel to continue your journey throughout the galaxy!
Why similar: Roguelite 16.4%, Roguelike 16.2%, Action Roguelike 14.3%, Space 14%, Tactical 10.4%
- #57 Supernova Tactics
67% matchMixed68% of 19 reviews2022
Dev: Peepod Inc.
Windows
Customize your army with different traits and items. Unlock permanent upgrades to go deeper in this survival Auto-Battler/Roguelite hybrid!
Why similar: Perma Death 19.7%, Roguelite 16.7%, Space 15.2%, Tactical RPG 13.2%, Roguelike 13.2%
- #58 Ravenswatch
64% matchMostly Positive80% of 20,678 reviews2024
Dev: Passtech GamesPub: Nacon
Windows
Median: 8.4 hrsMean: 22.2 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Fallen heroes of old folk tales and legends: you are on the verge of a crucial battle against the Nightmare invading and corrupting your world. A roguelike action game from the creators of Curse of the Dead Gods©, playable solo or in online co-op.
Why similar: Roguelike 24.8%, Action Roguelike 18.2%, Co-op 17.7%, Roguelite 16.3%, Online Co-Op 14.1%
- #59 GhostGame
68% matchPositive100% of 28 reviews2019
Dev: Mottafier
Windows
GhostGame is the roguelike bullet hell game that puts your hand-mouse coordination to the test. Fight through hordes of enemies, gain powerful skills, acquire companions and defeat bosses to accomplish your ultimate mission.
Why similar: Perma Death 19.5%, Roguelite 18.2%, Roguelike 17.3%, Space 16.1%, Action Roguelike 14.2%