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Looking for games like Beacon In The Dark? Here are top survival real-time strategy recommendations with a horror and science fiction focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Times Of War, CityWar or Mini Countries.

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    40%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    64% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    "Times Of War" is an immersive tower defense game developed by TARTORGAMES S.R.L. Engage in intense battles against a variety of military vehicles as they advance towards your base. Strategically deploy Gun Towers, Laser Towers, and Plasma Towers to protect your territory. Upgrade your towers, place traps, and manage resources to enhance your defenses. Power Plants generate electricity, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Times Of War.

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    Overview In CityWar multiple factions fight for control of a city divided into regions. The setting is in an already developed world with an oppressive government regime. Various factions/corporations trade and fight with each other while avoiding the wrath of the police. A trade simulation underpins the economy and unit production in the game, allowing factions to fight economically as well as wi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CityWar.

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    52%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    65% User Score Based on 31 reviews

    Mini Countries is a level-based strategy puzzle game where a resource transport network must be built for a country. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mini Countries.

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    93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, replayability
    93% User Score Based on 183 reviews

    Build your base. Construct towers, traps, mechs, and other defenses. Command your units in battle. Can you survive the enemy onslaught? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Colony Siege.

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    61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    61% User Score Based on 190 reviews

    ‘Alien Marauder’ is a real-time strategy game with survival and confrontation theme.In this game, you will be the leader to a treacherous alien planet, get all kinds of supplies to build your outpost, and deploy troops to resist the incoming vexans strategically! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alien Marauder.

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    51%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    56% User Score Based on 43 reviews

    Prophour23 is a fast-paced, replayable real-time strategy. It's designed for short, quick plays. A single playthrough will take you about 15 minutes, if you're good. But the next one will be different. And another one as well. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Prophour23.

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    86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    86% User Score Based on 579 reviews

    Protolife is an unique tower-based strategy game which gives you a direct control over the builder robot in a struggle against the hungry proto-life organism. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Protolife.

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    78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    78% User Score Based on 171 reviews

    The White Laboratory is a sandbox style physics-based tower defense and RTS game in which you modularly build and command robotic structures. Use them to defend against or conquer other disobedient mechanical blocks on a facility floating in the atmosphere of a remote gas planet. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The White Laboratory.

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    WELCOME TO ATOM ASSAULT, RTS CHAOS STARTS NOW!Atom Assault is a full 3D indie RTS where strategy and stupidity hold hands. Everything explodes, infantry fish for money, and you can literally pilot nukes. From the creators of Nuke Them All, this is classic RTS energy with a cheeky twist and graphics inspired by Totally Accurate Battle Simulator and Minecraft. RED VS BLUE, NO MERCY Lead the Re… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Atom Assault.

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    Feature ListCurrent EA Version Features (As of 20250923):1. Hero Upgrade Mechanism: Heroes gain experience points for each hit, repulse, kill, or headshot. Upon reaching a threshold, they automatically level up. Leveling increases key attributes that affect accuracy, carrying capacity, movement speed, attack speed, health points, and significantly enhances offensive capability. 2. Enemy Escape Me… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 1931-1945: Their Childhood - Tunnel Warfare/地道战.

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    77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, optimization
    77% User Score Based on 202 reviews

    Retro Commander is a post-apocalyptic real-time strategy wargame. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Retro Commander.

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    74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    74% User Score Based on 204 reviews

    Harvest: Massive Encounter is an award-winning real-time strategy game with battles of epic proportions and a unique style of resource management and exploration. Build power plants, mineral harvesters and defense towers and make sure they have sufficient energy to fend off endless hordes of evil aliens. The game offers a vast array of possible strategies with these simple rules, and will compel y… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Harvest: Massive Encounter.

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    76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    76% User Score Based on 868 reviews

    MarZ Rising is a tactical base defense game, which lets you discover a completely new gameplay experience of the tower defense genre! Build, manage and defend your martian base. Guide your crew safely through the thrilling campaign and solve the mystery of the undead. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MarZ: Tactical Base Defense.

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    69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    67% User Score Based on 636 reviews
    Critic Score 77%Based on 2 reviews

    Only a few thousand humans managed to escape from the Earth before its collapse in 2150 A.D. They spent the next few years on the terra forming of the red planet, developing new technologies and building up new civilisations. Somehow each of the three fractions "Eurasian Dynasty", "United Civilised States" and "Lunar Corporation" did this independently and separately from each other - but in the y… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Earth 2160.

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    70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    70% User Score Based on 115 reviews

    Reshaping Mars is a colony simulation game on Mars, you will start by gathering resources, storing food, accepting immigrants, and building a better colony together. Develop powerful technologies for Mars Reshaping, make Mars great agai..sorry, just great. Don't forget to make the residents happy. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Reshaping Mars.

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    66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    66% User Score Based on 293 reviews

    Beneath the Mountain is a dwarven city-builder and real-time-strategy game. Mine your way into the mountain, discover gold and silver, construct buildings, recruit an army, build traps, and defeat the vile creatures that lurk in the dark caves of the mountain. Most importantly, find the heart of the mountain before the orcs destroy your kingdom. Beneath the Mountain is a top-down, isometric, 3D … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beneath the Mountain.

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    94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    94% User Score Based on 54 reviews

    ADD TO YOUR WISHLIST About the GameFATAL ERROR is a real-time strategy (RTS) game on the digital battlefields of a computer world under attack. With your TAC-AID companion and advanced programming, you must eliminate all threats to the Mainframe and take the fight to your enemies. Inspired by classic RTS games from the 1990s, FATAL ERROR combines the best elements of fast gameplay and tactical … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FATAL ERROR - RTS.

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    72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, monetization
    72% User Score Based on 182 reviews

    Lead your settlers to build cities in a medieval island world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pico Islands.

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    82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    83% User Score Based on 1,472 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 3 reviews

    Space Run is a PC game that mixes strategy and space ship construction in real time, borrowing certain mechanics from the “tower defense” system with numerous twists and hyper dynamic gameplay. Space Run is a nod to ‘80s science fiction and pays homage to many of its tropes and references. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Run.

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    The war they thought would never happen .... the 3rd World War It left the world devestated and created an apocalyptic climate disaster The only way humanity could survive was to create giant power spheres around the world to protect themselves For a while, the peace lasted, but then the old feelings of mistrust between East and West re-emerged Once again, the world was thrown into conflict ..... … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spheres of Power V2.

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    55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    87% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    Gelluloid Domination is a fast-paced strategy game of fantasy biology. Start with a single fragile cell and expand across the network, assimilating rivals to grow your gel-powered army. Evolve mutations, unlock new abilities, and outmaneuver deadly pathogens. Adapt and conquer, expand or be consumed. Every decision shapes the network — will you achieve total domination? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gelluloid Domination.

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    64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability
    64% User Score Based on 862 reviews

    Discover and mine resources for construction, light your way in the dark, explore and expand into your surroundings to advance your research. Capture the diverse, highly-adapted flora and fauna of the deep, but beware: the darkness hides unexpected horrors, with only the light keeping them at bay. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Surviving the Abyss.

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    46%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, graphics
    59% User Score Based on 29 reviews

    Survive Until the End Gather survivors and escape from a world destroyed by zombies. DEFENSURVIVOR is a strategy game where you construct obstacles and deploy survivors to fend off the zombies. Utilize randomly assigned units to survive until the last moment! How to Play Protect the shelter from the oncoming zombies. Build walls around the shelter to limit the zombies' path. Deploy… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Defensurvivor.

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    66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, stability
    86% User Score Based on 28 reviews

    This is a DEMO version of Stellarcraft. The full Early Access version is available on a separate Steam page. Stellarcraft is a sci-fi tower defense game in which you explore different planets, collect resources and complete missions. Build and upgrade defenses to fend off enemy waves and develop your character. Strategic planning and technological upgrades are the key to success. Explore… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stellarcraft The Prologue.

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    77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    93% User Score Based on 2,799 reviews

    The Cataclismo left us broken. Construct fortresses and defend against waves of Horrors in this mix of tower defense and real-time strategy. Lead an expedition beyond the gates of the last city, and reclaim mist-shrouded ruins as you rebuild humanity—stone by stone. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cataclismo.

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    70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    70% User Score Based on 166 reviews

    Roadmap About the GameKingdom's Deck is a game about survival and growing your kingdom. As the ruler of the land, you must navigate the challenges of staying alive, taking care of your people's requirements, building a powerful army, and protecting your fort from approaching threats Step into the role of the king, entrusted with the fate of an entire realm. Your journey is guided by your co… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kingdom's Deck.

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    96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    96% User Score Based on 485 reviews

    Developed by Futurtech Studio, Carnage Offering TD is a classic tower defense real-time strategy game. Journey to the year 2528, a dystopian world in which Jake, Paul, Roy and Hiro work for the Alliance, a federation fighting the threat of robot replicators that looms over the universe. The machines are increasingly infecting the confederacy's planets with genetically modified monsters. Site Alpha… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CARNAGE OFFERING Tower Defense.

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    46%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, graphics
    53% User Score Based on 38 reviews

    Descend into the dark depths of the ocean and rebuild a mythical colony of mermaids which now lies in ruins. At the bottom of the sea an ancient horror slowly awakens... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mermaid Colony.

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    82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    82% User Score Based on 1,092 reviews

    Massive scale 4X-RTS set in space. Control hundreds of planets, manipulate galactic politics, research numerous advanced technologies, and command thousands of units and hundreds of planets in your quest for galactic dominance. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Star Ruler 2.

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    35%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    35% User Score Based on 101 reviews

    Fight off troops of droids for freedom and honor in this new tower defense game - RoboWars! Lead the forces of the Solar Union to protect the peaceful planet of Praymos from the aggressive Trade Confederation. RoboWars combines tower defense gameplay with a collectible card game. Explode, burn, poison and freeze enemies to stop the attack on your base and prevent the enemy capturing your flags. D… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Robowars.

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    84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, replayability
    84% User Score Based on 436 reviews

    YORG.io is a game about supply chains and defending your base against zombies. Build defensive towers to protect your base. Those will need resources, so build resource miners and processors to supply them! Your goal is to survive as long as possible. Can you beat your friends? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to YORG.io.

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    9%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    11% User Score Based on 36 reviews

    Battle valour, courage and honour - if these words still mean something to you, you are welcome to play Lord Of The Click. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lord of the click.

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    69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, story
    69% User Score Based on 150 reviews

    Fracture the Flag is a PvP oriented RTS. Plant a flag to claim territory as your own. Hurl boulders in parabolic paths to crush your opponents base. Or hand deliver bombs to knock down stone walls. Expand your territory by collecting resources and planting your flags. Some territory is rich in resources other has tactical and strategic value. Destroy your opponents flags to remove their claim a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fracture the Flag.

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    33%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    46% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    Welcome to NecroCity, a place that does not bustle with life. Take on the role of the governor of this dark city - manage your resources and develop your NecroCity. NecroCity is a city-building economic strategy game, with a defense and combat system. The world of the dead is just in front of you! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NecroCity.

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    43%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    67% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    Buy unique troops, control the battlefield, defend the routes from different enemies! Hand drawn frame by frame 2D animation! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Legacy of Sin: Blood Oath.

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    81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    86% User Score Based on 2,148 reviews
    Critic Score 76%Based on 14 reviews

    Setting the bar as the definitive tower defense game, Defense Grid 2 introduces new worlds and threats to test your tower placement strategies. With a bold new look and the addition of new game modes, player-versus-player and multiplayer co-op, every play brings fun new opportunities and challenges. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DG2: Defense Grid 2.

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    63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    63% User Score Based on 71 reviews

    Take command of humanity’s last survivors and rebuild an empire among the stars. In this immersive turn-based strategy game, you must lead the refugees of the great Exodus to a new home in hostile space and build a new galaxy-spanning civilization. To survive in the dark reaches of space, you will have to fight to protect your people, control rival factions, and unlock lost technology. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Star Traders 4X Empires.

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    58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    88% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    A finite world with infinite resources. Defeat your opponents before the world collapses under your empire in this epic Battle Royale RTS! A tidal wave is putting an end to this continent, will you make it through? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Waves of the Atlantide.

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    73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    73% User Score Based on 80 reviews

    Build, explore, fight! ReFactory is a 2D strategy game with a focus on construction and logistics where you build an automated mega-factory on an alien planet. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ReFactory.

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    55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    80% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    Sci-fi Tower Defense real-time strategy with pleasant adaptive music. Play as a commander of a space station which got stuck in a time anomaly. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chronostation.

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    67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    69% User Score Based on 3,690 reviews
    Critic Score 72%Based on 5 reviews

    Grey Goo is a real-time strategy (RTS) game that combines classic strategy mechanics and a balanced combat system with an emphasis on large-scale decision-making. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Grey Goo.

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    18%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    30% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    C.R.E.E.P.S is a FPS TOWER DEFENSE game that lets the player deploy squad members and equipment as he defends objectives and moves through the game story. STORY When a Canadian research team working at Trevain Industries opens an inter-dimensional portal known as the Hellgate, the city of Calgary and all of North America is thrown into complete darkness. C.R.E.E.P.S an elite military contra… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to C.R.E.E.P.S.

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  43. View Game
    84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, music
    84% User Score Based on 813 reviews

    InfraSpace is a sci-fi city builder - but every resource you produce has to go through your transport infrastructure. In order to thrive in this solar system, you'll not only have to start mining operations and manage production chains, but also make sure your road network is up to the task. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to InfraSpace.

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    43%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    62% User Score Based on 21 reviews

    Terminal squad: swarmites is a game with indirect control where you must erect a chain of buildings, which generate resources for construction or the combat units for destruction of an enemy. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Terminal squad: Swarmites.

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    90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    90% User Score Based on 1,786 reviews

    AI War II is a grand strategy/RTS hybrid against an overwhelming, inhuman enemy who has conquered the galaxy. The enemy has made only a single error: underestimating you. You must steal as much technology as you can, and take enough territory to fortify your bases and launch your attacks. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to AI War 2.

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  46. View Game
    84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    84% User Score Based on 577 reviews

    Terrorhedron is the 3D, cooperative tower defense game for the PC. Unmatched challenge and complexity is introduced to the genre through 3 dimensional gameplay, micro-strategy through programmable turrets and 'edge of seat' gameplay is extended to multiplayer with up to 8 players online co-op. Defend wave after wave of colorful Terrorhedron spheres within attractive abstract grid landscapes. Unlo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Terrorhedron.

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    80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, atmosphere
    78% User Score Based on 79 reviews
    Critic Score 86%Based on 2 reviews

    Perimeter is an innovative Real-Time-Strategy game that pits players against each other or AI opponents in a life and death struggle to seize territory and establish critical protective “perimeters.” Players will be introduced to the game’s unique “terraforming” feature, allowing them to move, build, construct and destroy the map environment. Set in a future where the Exodus civilization has aband… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Perimeter.

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    70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    70% User Score Based on 238 reviews

    Become the main power engineer of the world - the builder of the most powerful power plant that feeds the whole world! You have to build your own power plant, research new technologies and make the most successful power company in 100 gaming years. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Reactor Tech².

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    59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    59% User Score Based on 226 reviews

    A space-themed sim featuring party mode and co-op with a heavy dose of humor. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Station Tycoon.

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    81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    81% User Score Based on 6,390 reviews

    Create an Empire and leave your mark in a massive galaxy that always evolves. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hades' Star.

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