- #1 Dig To Escape
97% matchNo user reviews0% of 2 reviews2026
Dev: K&K Studio
Windows
Dig to Escape is a VR prison-break adventure where you dig tunnels, complete risky inmate quests, fight rivals, avoid guards, and upgrade your tools to plan the perfect escape. Every run challenges you to adapt, improvise, and outsmart the prison from the inside.
Why similar: Action RTS 44.8% ★, Simulation 18.1%, Strategy 16%, Action-Adventure 13.7%, Stylized 7%
- #2 Battle Simulator: Counter Terrorist
96% matchMostly Positive71% of 35 reviews2026
Dev: Yurii NikshychPub: TheGamesFortress
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Tactical battle simulator between counter terror and terrorist teams. Create your team for the mission, in later missions you can sometimes use the sniper rifle or rocket launcher to help out. COUNTER TERRORISTS WIN.
Why similar: Action RTS 32.1% ★, Simulation 24.7%, Strategy 21.7%, 1990's 9.3%, Retro 4.4%
- #3 Deadzone Blackout
96% matchMostly Positive78% of 18 reviews2024
Dev: Hutstudious Company Irc
Windows
Deadzone Blackout, the First Game from Mozambique on Steam! Face up to 100 Players, Communicate via VOIP and Activate Your Protection Wall to Dominate the Battlefield. Get Ready for This Intense Shooter Game.
Why similar: Action RTS 46.5% ★, Strategy 17.6%, Action-Adventure 14.1%, Tactical 9.7%, 3D 5.4%
- #4 Drift Wars
95% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: BRZDRIFT
Windows · Linux
A new style of RTS that focuses heavily on terraforming and changing terrain to different types to overcome your opponent ! Inspired by old-school RTSes but with next-generation RTS ideas !
Why similar: Action RTS 50.9% ★, Strategy 27.9%, 1990's 12%, 3D 6.6%, Multiplayer 2.6%
- #5 Police Chief
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Blue Directive Studios
Windows
Police Chief is a community-driven police simulation built in Unreal Engine 5. Manage your own department, respond to calls, patrol the streets, and customize vehicles and liveries. Realism, modding, and player feedback are at the core of this indie project.
Why similar: Action RTS 40.9% ★, Simulation 23.5%, Strategy 20.7%, Tactical 6.5%, 3D 4.4%
- #6 YiShi
94% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Indie March Studios
Windows
Play as a healer, ensure the survival of your warriors through spells and enhancements fighting against hordes of green skins.
Why similar: Action RTS 60.6% ★, Strategy 19.8%, Stylized 11.5%, 3D 7.7%, Singleplayer 0.4%
- #7 LowPoly Towerdefense
93% match8 user reviews67% of 9 reviews2024
Dev: Holger Trampe
Windows
You play in a SciFi environment with LowPoly graphics, engaging in Tower Defense. Manage resources! Each round introduces more enemies that you must defeat. Build resource ships in the factory and simultaneously construct towers on the platforms to fend off the adversaries.
Why similar: Action RTS 53.9% ★, Strategy 29.8%, Stylized 9.2%, 3D 6.6%, Singleplayer 0.5%
- #8 Collapse: Faction Wars
92% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Collapse Wars
Windows
Collapse Faction Wars is a real time strategy survival game where rival groups of survivors fight to stay alive in a city completely overrun by the infected.
Why similar: Action RTS 46.4% ★, Strategy 29.9%, Action-Adventure 15.5%, 3D 4.6%, Multiplayer 3.1%
- #9 ItemDay
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Elswhere Game
Windows
Try to survive in ItemDay, an asymmetric multiplayer hide-and-seek game
Why similar: Action RTS 58.8% ★, Strategy 20.6%, Action-Adventure 13.6%, 3D 4.7%, Online Co-Op 2.4%
- #10 EEP Train Simulator Mission
90% matchNegative19% of 16 reviews2017
Dev: Trend Redaktions- und Verlagsgesellschaft mbH
Windows
Are you ready for a job in the railways industrie?EEP TS Mission is a true innovation. For the first time in the history of EEP, the world's most successful railway simulation , you have the opportunity to take on complex tasks in the railway industrie inmidst realistic scenarios.And there's plenty of work to do.
Why similar: Simulation 53.4%, Strategy 46.6%
- #11 Airport Simulator 2019
89% matchMostly Negative29% of 155 reviews2018
Dev: KittehfacePub: Toplitz
Windows
Airport Simulator 2019 places you as the manager of a major international airport. Your duties range from planning and allocating personnel to procuring and maintaining a vehicle fleet, facility maintenance and handling ever larger aircraft from a variety of airlines.
Why similar: Simulation 53.4%, Strategy 46.6%
- #12 Soviet Monsters: Ekranoplans
89% matchMostly Negative38% of 34 reviews2016
Dev: santasco.comPub: IV Productions
Windows
You are in charge of the day to day running of the Ekranoplan program. Manage resources and staff to keep your craft operational. When a mission arrives from on high you must be ready to face the challenge and pilot your Ekranoplan / command the crew to a successful and glorious outcome!
Why similar: Simulation 53.9%, Strategy 46.1%
- #13 Carpe Deal 'Em
88% match9 user reviews56% of 9 reviews2016
Dev: DDD Wares
Windows · Linux
Carpe Deal 'Em is a life simulator / card game hybrid, with elements from the visual novel / CYOA genres.
Why similar: Simulation 52.4%, Strategy 47.6%
- #14 Nightclub Emporium
87% matchNegative13% of 16 reviews2015
Dev: United Independent Entertainment
Windows
Start your own enterprising odyssey and turn night into day as the boss of your very own Nightclub Emporium!
Why similar: Simulation 54.3%, Strategy 45.7%
- #15 The Race for the White House 2016
86% matchMixed45% of 29 reviews2016
Dev: Eversim
Windows
Play as a real-world candidate and completely immerse yourself into the 2016 presidential election! Travel around the United States, try to woo voters across the country, create your own political agenda, skillfully manage your campaign budget... and perhaps you will be the next White House occupant!
Why similar: Simulation 52.3%, Strategy 47.7%
- #16 Cosmic Buddies Town
86% match5 user reviews20% of 5 reviews2018
Dev: Ghost ClustersPub: Funbox Media Ltd
Windows
Part of an Animated Educational series for children between 1 to 7 years old – this time, we need to get straight to work helping the Cosmic Buddies build their town! Collect wood, food and other resources to turn a deserted island into your dream adventure land!
Why similar: Simulation 52.3%, Strategy 47.7%
- #17 Ironclads 2: War of the Pacific
85% matchMixed66% of 41 reviews2016
Dev: Totem GamesPub: Strategy First
Windows
Create your fleet and army, hunt the enemy's fleet, hide your weak squadrons in protected ports until reinforcements arrive, blockade enemy trade routes, struggle for dominance over the seas! Command a battle formation and experience the power of iron and steam!
Why similar: Simulation 52.3%, Strategy 47.7%
- #18 Traffic Giant
84% matchMostly Positive77% of 176 reviews2018
Dev: QLOCPub: Toplitz Productions
Windows
Traffic Giant is an amazing simulation game that brings public transport on the right track.
Why similar: Simulation 52.2%, Strategy 47.8%
- #19 Hotel Giant
82% matchMixed71% of 24 reviews2019
Dev: QLOCPub: Toplitz Productions
Windows
Become the ultimate hotel-mogul! You now have the chance to prove your managerial and planning skills in the hotel industry.
Why similar: Simulation 51.7%, Strategy 48.3%
- #20 M.U.D. TV
82% matchMixed41% of 190 reviews2010
Dev: Realmforge StudiosPub: Kalypso Media Digital
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 48%
Always wanted to see if you can hack the day-to-day life of a TV producer? Here's your chance! M.U.D. TV is your ticket to the weird wild world of television.
Why similar: Simulation 51.8%, Strategy 48.2%
- #21 Wars of Succession
81% matchPositive84% of 37 reviews2018
Dev: AgeodPub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows
Ageod’s Wars of Succession is a new game designed to cover two major wars that consumed Europe at the eve of the 18th Century.
Why similar: Simulation 51.7%, Strategy 48.3%
- #22 ALVAROK
80% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2017
Dev: StudioGIWPub: Zoo Corporation
Windows
Japanese Indie developer StudioGIW is back with ALVAROK, a fun and easy-to-play Tactical Defense game. Play locally with friends or hone your skills against the computer with its built-in deep learning AI system. Adapt and strategize, utilize your various troops to defend and attack simultaneously.
Why similar: Simulation 51.1%, Strategy 48.9%
- #23 Shop Tycoon The Boss
79% matchMixed40% of 10 reviews2018
Dev: JNA Game
Windows
Shop tycoon the Boss is a store simulation.You have to run your store as well as possible.There are as few as possible when running the storerestrictions. Making it pretty realistic.Every decision you take has always consequences.In the rest of the game.Will you become our new Shop owner?
Why similar: Simulation 51.1%, Strategy 48.9%
- #24 Conflict of Heroes: Awakening the Bear
79% matchMixed60% of 39 reviews2016
Dev: Western Civilization SoftwarePub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows
This exciting new release is a faithful adaptation of the renowned Conflict of Heroes board game that won the Origins Historical Game of the Year, Charles Roberts Wargame of the Year and the James F. Dunnigan Design Elegance Award, as well as many others!
Why similar: Simulation 51.1%, Strategy 48.9%
- #25 Noble In Exile / 落魄之家
78% matchMixed50% of 12 reviews2019
Dev: LemoNeko Software
Windows
As one of a once noble family, design and build your own ancient Chinese town using your remaining resources and influence. Plan and manage every industry and every store individually. Casual on simulation, hardcore on management.
Why similar: Simulation 51.1%, Strategy 48.9%
- #26 IndustrySim Virtual Platform
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: IndustrySim Ltd.
Windows
IndustrySim Virtual Platform is an award-winning, industry-themed serious game about constructing, operating and managing an industrial environment. The professional-level simulation engine, along with real-life events and gamification, enables you to learn and experiment while having a lot of gameplay fun.
Why similar: Simulation 51.1%, Strategy 48.9%
- #27 Cosmic Cash
76% match4 user reviews50% of 4 reviews2019
Dev: Rabbit Hole Studios
Windows
Ever wonder what baby a slot machine and a classic shooter would make? Well wonder no more! Cosmic Cash combines the retro action packed feel of arcade shooters with the thrill of winning big at the slots.
Why similar: Simulation 51.1%, Strategy 48.9%
- #28 Nature Zen
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Team Octane
Windows · Linux
Nature Zen the first game created by Team Octane. In the game the player plays as god, manipulating the terrain that animals live on. Will you create an ecosystem full of happy animals, or will everything go extinct because of a lack of food in the area.
Why similar: Simulation 51.1%, Strategy 48.9%
- #29 Oligopoly: Industrial Revolution
74% matchMixed44% of 16 reviews2018
Dev: Viny Game Studio
Windows · Linux
Oligopoly is a strategy game where you have to set up the production, distribution and trade of various goods. Exploit natural resources, build factories and infrastructures, produce goods and distribute them using trucks, trains or ships.
Why similar: Simulation 51.1%, Strategy 48.9%
- #30 Industry Transporters
75% matchMostly Negative25% of 48 reviews2015
Dev: Markus FickPub: MK game production
Windows
An economic simulation where you build up production chains as effectively as possible on a large scale terrain. You can choose from a large variety of wares and buildings to build up your production chain and use up to 4 types of transportation.
Why similar: Simulation 51.1%, Strategy 48.9%
- #31 The Great Art Race
73% matchMostly Positive75% of 187 reviews
Dev: Ascaron Entertainment ltd.Pub: Assemble Entertainment
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 34%
The famous art collection of your family was stolen. By investing the profits of your coffee or tobacco plantations you might have the chance to save the heritage of your ancestors – but only if you manage your colonial enterprise wisely.
Why similar: Simulation 51.1%, Strategy 48.9%
- #32 Antiquitas
73% matchMostly Positive78% of 18 reviews2018
Dev: Ape Apps
Windows · Mac · Linux
Build a thriving Roman empire in this offline city-building simulation game.
Why similar: Simulation 50.3%, Strategy 49.7%
- #33 Dungeon Manager ZV
72% matchMixed68% of 76 reviews2015
Dev: StudioGIWPub: Zoo Corporation
Windows
Japan’s megahit dungeon simulation game is now in English and available globally. Manage your own dungeon and micro-manage your zombies, monsters, minions and traps. Think strategically to summon your forces, level them up and defend against endless invaders and boss units.
Why similar: Simulation 50%, Strategy 50%
- #34 Police Tactics: Imperio
70% matchMixed62% of 423 reviews2016
Dev: CyberphobX Ltd.Pub: astragon Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 89%
In POLICE TACTICS: IMPERIO you start your career as an aspiring police chief in Newport Falls, a city that is dirty and corrupt to its core. You are responsible for upholding law and order. Coordinate the emergency vehicles and personnel of the municipal precinct and put a stop to crime.
Why similar: Strategy 50.6%, Simulation 49.4%
- #35 TerTD
70% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2019
Dev: TeraHard
Windows
TerTD is a mix of tower defense and real-time strategy. The player can build various types of towers and choose your favorite upgrades. Defeat the enemy and get the victory!
Why similar: Strategy 50.2%, Simulation 49.8%
- #36 Lukewarm Ironclad
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ethereal Crack
Windows
You thought that you've had terrible bosses before? Wrong. It is now up to you to lay tracks, harass unionized workers, build resorts, blow up towns, bring in tourists, irreparably alter the weather, and overall make a lot of cash. Puzzle meets strategy in this live-action business simulation game.
Why similar: Strategy 51.3%, Simulation 48.7%
- #37 Kurogane of the sky
69% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2020
Dev: hukurou91
Windows
A game where you control a fleet-scale airship and fight enemy flying battleships. I think it's more like a simulation or a strategy than an action.
Why similar: Simulation 48%, Strategy 46.4%, Tactical 5.6%
- #38 ダンジョンに生息だ!
65% matchVery Positive91% of 117 reviews2025
Dev: ドクローネPub: 腐葉堂
Windows
『ダンジョンに生息だ!』はマウスとキーボードを使用してダンジョンの生態系を自分好みに構築し、クリスタルの破壊を目論む冒険者を撃退する2Dダンジョン・マネージメントゲームです。 あなたは大地の精霊ラスタによって召喚された自然神です。あなたの持つ「ダンジョンをお手入れする力」を使ってダンジョンの地形を組み換え、生物を生み出し、捕食と繁殖に満ちた理想的なダンジョンを築き上げましょう。
Why similar: Action RTS 45% ★, Strategy 25.4%, Simulation 24.2%, Retro 5.1%, Singleplayer 0.3%
- #39 Brigade E5: New Jagged Union
68% matchMostly Positive75% of 157 reviews2014
Dev: ApeironPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 34.7 hrs≥1hr: 46%
Brigade E5: New Jagged Union is a tactical game that places gamers in the small tropical nation of Palinero on the verge of a civil war. The mission: hire a band of mercenaries and take control of the deteriorating situation before the country finds itself in complete ruin.
Why similar: Strategy 41.1%, Simulation 39.5%, Tactical 18.8%, Singleplayer 0.6%
- #40 Odd Eggs
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Mobi Studio
Windows
Put hundreds of cats to work in a cozy single-player automation and management sim. Build an island, shape production chains, recruit quirky residents, and explore new biomes while your tiny workforce handles the day-to-day.
Why similar: Simulation 40.9%, Strategy 35.5%, Co-op 10.7%, Online Co-Op 7.5%, Multiplayer 4.7%
- #41 Dim Torment
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Dykeyo
Windows
Action Real-Time Strategy Zones with Turn based map mode, awaken and entrench yourself in the torment, an expansive vista of shattered memories. Inhabit your physical memories and manage them with different strategies and trials. Embrace the prison, Navigate your fate, or shatter into slumber.
Why similar: Action RTS 50.1% ★, Strategy 25.4%, Stylized 9.6%, Simulation 7.4%, Tactical 7.3%
- #42 Elemental colossus
66% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: Gordun Studio
Windows
Defend your castle against thousands of enemies. Choose your towers wisely to rise an impenetrable barricade. Fight in several worlds against tireless golems that are willing to destroy your kingdom. Build an elaborate defense to restrain the hordes that assault you in each world.
Why similar: Action RTS 61.3% ★, Strategy 30.7%, 3D 7.4%, Singleplayer 0.6%
- #43 Lords of the Realm III
68% matchMixed58% of 52 reviews2015
Dev: Impressions GamesPub: Rebellion
Windows
When it comes to medieval real-time strategy, Lords of the Realm III flies the flag high. Whether it's maneuvering troops on the battlefield, negotiating trade and alliances, or overseeing armies across the lands, RTS fans will find plenty here to enjoy.
Why similar: Strategy 53.8%, Simulation 46.2%
- #44 Idle Cooking Emperor
67% matchMixed54% of 151 reviews2019
Dev: Shugasu GmbH
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 113.6 hrs≥1hr: 72%
You live in a world where cooking is everything. You start out weak and then train with the goal to become the best cook in the world. Fight cooking battles, raise fairies, own restaurants, become rich!
Why similar: Strategy 55%, Simulation 45%
- #45 Time of Fury
68% matchMixed59% of 98 reviews2014
Dev: Wastelands InteractivePub: Conglomerate 5
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 98%
Time of Fury takes you right into the European Theater of Operations. Strategic Command is the essence of winning the war and in Time of Fury the World War 2 is just huge, ideal for every strategy game fan.
Why similar: Strategy 54.5%, Simulation 45.5%