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Games like Dark Forest

Looking for games like Dark Forest? Here are top tactical management recommendations with a science fiction focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Citadels - Shadow City, Gaia Project or HOLOFLEET.

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  1. Welcome to the Shadow CityCitadels: Shadow City is a strategic turn-based card game of city-building, hidden roles, and deception. Set in a dark fantasy medieval world, players compete to become the Master Builder by constructing the most impressive and wealthy city before their rivals. Trust No OneEach round, players secretly draft a character role-such as the cunning Spy, the wealthy Guildmaste… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Citadels - Shadow City.

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  3. HOLOFLEET is Battleship rebuilt as a holographic deckbuilder. Nine ship classes, a hand of multi-cell attack cards, a tight energy budget every turn, and one enemy fleet hidden somewhere on the grid. Place your ships, read the return fire, and spend every point of energy like it's the last one you get. Take your commander through a ten-mission campaign, endless survival waves, or a branching r… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HOLOFLEET.

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    66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    Feature List About the GameFleet Hunters turns classic grid-based naval battles into fast real-time duels where both players fire at once. Prefer the traditional rules? Switch to Classic Mode and take turns hunting the enemy fleet. Place your ships, read every hit and miss, and uncover the enemy before they destroy you. Battle the AI, challenge friends, or face other players online in quick t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fleet Hunters.

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  5. The First Spine Arena is an exhilarating online competitive board-and-card game where two wizards clash in a tactical duel to reach the opponent's side. Every match plays on a dynamic grid, and you'll summon creatures, artifacts, and cast spells to tip the battlefield in your favor. Thanks to level-based card generation and a robust matchmaking system, every duel feels fair, fresh, and aggressivel… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The First Spine - Arena.

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  6. Kron Wars is a persistent browser-based sci-fi MMO where players trade, mine, build corporations, wage wars, hunt bounties, and control entire sectors across massive player-driven universes with dynamic economies and tactical space combat. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kron Wars.

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  7. TACTICAL CARD BATTLES ACROSS THE ASTRALIS SYSTEMLoopweavers: Dimensional Alliances is a deep sci-fi tactical card game where positioning, resources, and planetary environments shape the battle. DEEP STRATEGIC CARD GAMELoopweavers: Dimensional Alliances is a deep strategic card game where players build custom decks and deploy creatures and constructs across a tactical grid-based battlefield. F… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Loopweavers: Dimensional Alliances.

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  8. 30%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, story
    47% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    A tactical roguelike deck building game. Recruit elite mecha pilots, deploy drones and cast commands. Master your ACE mechas while collecting unique cards and chips in battles, and form your own build for total battlefield dominance. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ACE Strategy: Mecha Nova.

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  9. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, monetization
    80% User Score Based on 670 reviews

    You sank my battleship! The official version of the classic Hasbro board game of naval combat! Challenge other players in Classic Mode or in the all-new Commanders Mode - a fast-paced, strategic and exciting variation. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hasbro's Battleship.

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  10. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    80% User Score Based on 323 reviews

    Final Theory is a turn-based strategy game where you command fleets of battleships engaged in a galactic civil war. It presents an exciting experience for both veteran players and those new to the genre. It features innovative combat mechanics but also hearkens back to some of the classics of gaming. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Final Theory.

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  11. GoE: Escaping the Garden of Eden and origins of humanity. Here, you can choose your faction as you compete for the survival against others but in the end, all must face the Darkness that corrupts or destroys everything it finds. Eden has fallen. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GoE: Escaping the Garden of Eden.

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  12. Build the fleet. Take the shot. Armada Ascendant is a top-down fleet-tactics game built around direct, physical gunnery. Pull back from a ship, judge the power and angle, then release. Rounds leave the weapon dead-straight and only begin to drift after their accurate range, making close fire a test of aim and long fire a calculated risk.Every ship is your design Choose a hull, fit its real sockets… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Armada Ascendant.

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  13. ### Forge Your Power ### In the Lurid Age, a full treasury does not appear out of thin air. Your income at the start of each turn is a direct reflection of your control over the board. Focus on development, but watch your back – losing even a single Subject could mean you won’t afford your next crucial move. ### Weave a Web of Intrigue ### You and your rival prepare your schemes in secret and… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Lurid Age.

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  14. Welcome to Planet Hexanor, a fractured world waiting to be conquered! Hex Clash: The Fractured Combs is a deep, turn-based multiplayer strategy game where you command a swarm of bees across a dynamic hexagonal grid. Defeat rival colonies, master magical skills, and challenge the elemental masters of the hive. Gather, Convert, and Loot!Every resource matters. Your journey starts with raw Nectar, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hex Clash - The Fractured Combs.

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  15. - Two copies required for online play. - Each match is a duel between two different playstyles: real-time first-person and top-down turn-based. Keep the station safe and stop the infestation before it spreads out of control. Monitor rooms for Alien activity, purify infected areas and repair broken systems through interactive minigames. All while researching the Alien to eradicate its pre… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Organism Detected.

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  16. You owe The Syndicate. A lot. And they don’t do payment plans. Stellar Hustler drops you into the boots of a desperate cargo runner with a second-hand ship and a mountain of debt. Your only way out? Trade across 20 space stations, buying contraband cheap and selling it high, before the 60-day deadline hits and The Syndicate sends an enforcer to collect. Trade. Travel. Survive.Buy low and sell hi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stellar Hustler.

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  17. Mexican Train brings the classic game of Mexican Train Dominoes to 3D, supporting up to 7 players per online multiplayer session, or play solo and compete against up to 6 CPU players. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mexican Train.

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  18. Combines complex card mechanics with grid-based board tactics, allowing players to create a wide variety of completely distinct strategies! Use the deck editor to freely build across three factions and craft your own colonization deck! Deploy, calculate — and let the End Turn do the rest! The moment you hit End Turn, the system automatically resolves all card interactions across the … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Grid Tactics: Duel.

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  19. Midnight Manhunt is a turn-based Hidden Movement game. Four Grid Runners hunt a single Ghost through a cyberpunk city, and the only thing they ever see is the vehicle he took. You play both sides: the manhunt in Grid Runner mode, the escape in Ghost mode. The city is a network of connected nodes. Each round, every Grid Runner moves one hop along a connection. The Ghost moves one hop as well, but … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Midnight Manhunt.

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  20. Embark on an epic space strategy adventure in this single-player card game set amidst interplanetary conflict. The peace that lasted for many decades has been shattered as planet Andaxa breaks the historic treaty, igniting a fierce war across the galaxy. As commander, you must build, upgrade, and deploy your fleet of battleships, small ships, and space stations, each customisable with a var… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Galactic Arms.

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  21. Deliberately simplisticIs my first answer when someone asks me what the game is. The idea behind the game is to leave out as many unnecessary details as possible. There are no novels with lore, no sub-sub-menus to read through in order to understand what a unit does and no convoluted descriptions padded with filler text for flavour. Argebe cares less about the micro-management aspect of strategy g… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Argebe.

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  22. The Time Game is a complex strategy card-game where you can bend the rules of time to outsmart your opponents!  Play solo or online with friends! If you love Magic: The Gathering, or complex card games with card stacking mechanics, this is for you. Play cards each turn, trying to survive deadly weapons and bombs. Cards stack up; creating a complex chain of events, requiring you to predict fut… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Time Game.

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  23. Solarpunk Tactics is a tactical card game set in the fractured world of Lumnia. Build your deck, warp time, and outplay your rival in 1v1 battles with no-RNG. Play a narrative-driven campaign or join multiplayer leagues that shape the evolution of the game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Solarpunk Tactics.

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  24. Build the path. Outsmart your opponent.Planks and Arrows is a strategic puzzle adventure where every step matters. Place planks to shape the playfield, create new routes, block your rivals, and guide your pawns toward victory. Each turn changes the layout of the match, turning every game into a fresh tactical challenge. But beyond the matches lies a handcrafted world full of mysteries, strange c… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Planks and Arrows.

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  25. Build an Empire Among the Stars  Expand your empire across procedurally generated galaxies where every campaign presents a new strategic challenge. Capture planets, gather resources, command powerful fleets, and choose the best path to victory as you compete for control of the stars. With fast-paced turn-based gameplay, unique Emperors, and galaxies that change every game, Cosmist delivers the … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cosmist.

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  26. Hexbotica is a turn-based strategy game played on a single hex world made of three layers: subterranean caverns, the surface, and the open sky above. Your robots fight, mine, and build across all three layers at once. Build the factory. The factory builds the army. Resources come from gem deposits that eventually run dry. Mined gems are refined and sent through pipe networks of your own desig… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hexbotica.

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  27. Hnefatafl Online:A Deeply Strategic Online Board GameGame Description:Hnefatafl Online, also known as Viking Chess, is an asymmetrical board game where players engage in battle as either attackers or defenders. This ancient board game, beloved by Vikings a thousand years ago, has been resurrected in the modern era to offer real-time online competition across multiple platforms. Enjoy a deeply str… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hnefatafl Online.

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    47%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, stability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    80% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Official digital version of the board game Caverna by Uwe Rosenberg. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Caverna.

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  29. The black hole is approaching, the singularity is inevitable! It is too late to run now, your only way out is a miracle. Your salvation lies in the power of the Grid - claim it for yourself and use it to escape your dark and terrible fate. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Terminal Singularity.

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  30. You are humanity’s last line of defense in this retro-inspired deckbuilder. Immerse yourself in the battle and unleash powerful attacks on rivals. Every hand brings you a step closer to victory against the waves of SPACE INVADERS! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SPACE INVADERS: Deck Commander.

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    93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, stability
    93% User Score Based on 1,270 reviews

    Stellaris Nexus is a turn-based multiplayer 4X game that respects your time, giving you the full spectrum of a thrilling, strategic 4X experience. Play as unique factions and leaders against up to 5 other players, plotting and battling your way to galactic dominance; all of it in about an hour. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nexus 5X.

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    50%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    50% User Score Based on 42 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    Astra Exodus is a retro inspired, turn based 4x strategy game, with an epic multiple choice story and real time tactical battles. Lead humanity back home to Earth, while uncovering the Legacy of the Exodus, in the Campaign; or challenge the Galaxy as any alien Faction in the Sandbox mode. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Astra Exodus.

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  33. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    83% User Score Based on 219 reviews

    No adventure is the same. Whenever you begin an adventure, the universe is randomly populated with characters and encounters. There is no 'up' in space. Explore the tactical richness of full 3D movement. Watch your angles and flank the enemy from all directions. Configure your fleet. Find crazy loot throughout your adventures, and install upgrades and artifacts to your flotilla of ships. Play with… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Flotilla.

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  34. THE LAST CUP OF CHAI is a chaotic multiplayer bluffing and strategy game where every cup could be your last. You know how many poisoned cups are on the table. You just don't know which ones. Play with your friends, gather information, manipulate cups, steal cards, bluff, lie, and try to figure out who knows what. Every turn gives you a chance to change the situation before you're forced to make … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Last Cup of Chai.

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  35. ENGLISHSit down as friends. Leave as enemies.Backstabbers is a 4-player online social strategy card game where players start as friends and end as enemies—playing not only with cards, but with their friendships. Form temporary alliances. Turn your rivals against each other. Ruin their plans. Take revenge. And when victory is within reach, don't hesitate to betray the player who was standing besid… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Backstabbers.

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  36. Bouncer is a compact two-player strategy game about predicting your opponent, controlling space, and surviving the collision. Choose your moves at the same time, resolve them together, and use the game's bounce rules to outmaneuver your rival and hold their base. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bouncer.

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  37. UniversiaTCG is a strategy game, based around a digital trading card game with solo campaigns, and casual or ranked 1v1, 2v2, and 4 player free-for-all game modes. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to UniversiaTCG.

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  38. Yathsel is a Wild West dice roguelite: play crooked Yahtzee-style hands, sneak loaded artifact dice from the smuggler under the table, and cheat your way past gunslinging rivals in a solo campaign, quick duels, and online saloons with ranked 1v1 for up to 8 players. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Yathsel.

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  39. Outplay opponents built by other players in a fast, competitive turn-based roguelike. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aether League.

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  40. A 4x Turn-Based Single Player Strategic Space game. Design and build Your own space ships, planet and battle-stations to conquer the Galaxy. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 5th Frontier, The New Space Race.

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  41. Connect the roads, surround your rival! A highly tactical duel unfolding on a hexagonal grid! Road2Conquest is a 2-player strategic board game where you build roads to besiege and conquer your opponent's castle. Utilize tactical cards and specialized pieces to outsmart and overwhelm your rival! < Key Features> - Share the Battle with Friend's Pass Only one player needs to own the game!… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Road2Conquest.

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  42. All Hands is a Sci-fi Strategy RPG with Turn Based combat and a focus on relationship management with the Corporate Nations that rule the stars. Journey with your fleet through the universe dealing with the situations that present themselves, and face the reward or consequences of your choices. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to All Hands.

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  43. A medieval board game where 4 knights race for the crown. Place walls, set traps, and outwit your rivals in turn-based dice combat. Play solo against AI or online with friends. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hatch'n'Wall.

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  44. Grim Siege is a 1v1 dark-fantasy card duel. Raise your own tower or tear down your enemy's. Six classes and a deep status system turn every turn into a puzzle of combos and counterplay. Take on the AI or other players in quick matches and ranked battles. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Grim Siege.

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  45. Roadmap About the GameTactical ControlCommand your fleet of spacecraft as you move and maneuver in 3D space. Plan out your orders with unlimited tactical pause, then watch as they're executed in real-time. Manage your fleet from the flagship's bridge between battles, upgrading and outfitting your ships to build the ultimate battle group. Avenge EarthAn all-powerful being lives in the centre o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Star.

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  46. The dark-fantasy board game, reborn for PC.Mitrys: Legends of Eania is the digital adaptation of the beloved Mitrys board game, set in the dark-fantasy world of the DualRealm universe. It faithfully recreates the tabletop rules you know — the region-by-region journey, the deck of event cards, the dice-driven duels — and wraps them in a hand-illustrated cartographic world that comes alive on screen… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mitrys: Legends of Eania.

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  47. Take the game everyone played as a kid. Give every ship a superpower. Now you're playing BattleTabs. A fast, tense 1v1 strategy duel: build a fleet, hunt down your opponent's, and sink it before they sink yours. The board is hidden, the abilities are deadly, and one good read can win the whole match. So, what's in your fleet? You bring four ships into battle — and there are 40+ to cho… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BattleTabs.

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  48. Akkor is a turn-based strategy game for two players. You and your opponent each control a star and a set of planets that move along orbits inside a 3D arena. You win by making one of your planets collide with the opponent’s star. Plan orbits, time your moves, use rotation and movement of your whole “galaxy” to set up the hit while blocking your opponent. How It Works Each player has a star and … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Akkor.

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    59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    About This GameSmashOff is a tabletop‑inspired, perfect‑information tactics game where both players share full visibility of the board at all times. SmashOff is a fast-paced turn-based strategy game where two players face off in intense, tactical battles. Deploy Soldiers, Jeeps, and Tanks across a grid-based battlefield, claim terrain bonuses, and outthink your opponent in a fight for domination.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SmashOff.

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  50. —A roguelite × puzzle game where quick thinking decides your survival— This game is a hybrid that fuses the strategic depth unique to roguelites, the thrill of match-3 puzzles, and the freedom of deckbuilding! Players aim to strengthen their deck to achieve the target score set for each stage. Lose, retry, and chase that next burst of satisfaction. 【Deck-Building】 Customize and enhanc… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dialoop -Roguelite Puzzle-.

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