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60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Strategy, Singleplayer, Simulation, Roguelite.

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Build a fleet and lead humanity to safety. Grow your fleet using force, diplomacy or guile... and try to stay ahead of the relentless Harvesters. Each ship you add to your fleet gives you powers but also reduces your limited resources in this challenging RTS-with-pause game.

Reviews: Very Positive — 87% — of 102 reviews
Released: 2019-12-02
Developer: Jumpdrive Studios
Genres: Action, Indie, RPG, Simulation, Strategy, Early Access
Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux

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    Dev: Alt ShiftPub: Dotemu
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  2. #2 Void War
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    94% matchVery Positive83% of 59 reviews2025
    Dev: 1LastGame
    Windows

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    95% matchMixed66% of 214 reviews2016
    Dev: Autarca
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    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 79%

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    94% matchVery Positive92% of 1,275 reviews2016
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    Dev: Bugbyte Ltd.
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    90% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 78,209 reviews2012
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    Windows
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    74% matchMixed50% of 1,119 reviews2026
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    75% matchVery Positive84% of 105 reviews2018
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    74% matchVery Positive82% of 1,611 reviews2009
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    73% matchMixed48% of 160 reviews2025
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    76% matchMixed45% of 1,487 reviews2013
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  55. #55 Space Rogue
    70% 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: Survival 29.4%, Sci-fi 19.6%, Perma Death 18.6%, Roguelike 18%, Roguelite 12%

  56. #56 XenoHaven
    66% matchVery Positive86% of 69 reviews2025
    Dev: Miniverse GamePub: OKJOY
    Windows

    In XenoHaven, gather resources to build shelters, enslave alien beasts to work for you, and run restaurants and shops. Delve into dark underground dungeons, defeat swarming insectoids and mighty bosses, and craft powerful gear to conquer the alien world.

    Why similar: Survival 56.5%, Sci-fi 40.8%, Singleplayer 2.8%

  57. #57 Deep Dark Forest
    67% matchVery Positive86% of 50 reviews2025
    Dev: pixiangames
    Windows

    You will have to lead the civilization, develop the economy, enhance the technology, stabilize the people and colonize new galaxies; when encountering unknown civilizations, will you hide yourself or communicate with them in a friendly way? In this "dark forest", every decision will be crucial.

    Why similar: RTS 51.9%, Real Time Tactics 34.4%, Sci-fi 13.6%

  58. #58 Here Comes The Swarm
    65% matchVery Positive86% of 301 reviews2026
    Dev: CableHook Games
    Windows

    Here Comes the Swarm is a survival RTS with a pause button! Create your strategy, build, manage, and defend your settlements at your own pace. Take the fight to the hive mind and lead expeditions to deliver a deadly blow and eradicate your foes. Will you reclaim Ulora from the relentless Swarm?

    Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 50.8%, RTS 24.5%, Survival 11.2%, Choices Matter 7.9%, Roguelike 5.7%

  59. #59 Becoming Saint
    67% matchMostly Positive72% of 173 reviews2025
    Dev: Open Lab GamesPub: Firesquid
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Choose your doctrine and preach across medieval Italy in this real-time strategy roguelike. Gather your diverse cast of followers, venture out to convince and convert new believers, conquer towns, and strive to become a saint in your lifetime—or die trying.

    Why similar: RTS 29.7%, Dark Humor 24.6%, Real Time Tactics 22.7%, Roguelike 10.9%, Choices Matter 10.9%

  60. #60 Utopia Must Fall
    65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 1,239 reviews2024
    Dev: Pixeljam
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 10.5 hrs≥1hr: 65%

    Defend humanity's last surviving metropolis from mysterious alien machinations in this challenging base-defense arcade shooter. Featuring rapid upgrade progression, procedurally generated attack waves, dark humor and laser-sharp aesthetics.

    Why similar: Dark Comedy 29.8%, Dark Humor 25.7%, Perma Death 23.5%, Roguelite 19.2%, Singleplayer 1.9%

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