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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 Fleet Hunters, Gaia Project or The Lurid Age.

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

    Hunt hidden fleets in fast real-time duels where both players fire at once. Play solo, online, over LAN, or locally with one screen and two phones. Prefer turns? Classic Mode has you covered. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fleet Hunters.

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  3. ### 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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  4. 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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    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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. Citadels: Shadow City is a dark-fantasy turn-based card game of bluffing, diplomacy, and city-building. Pick secret roles, gather gold, and outsmart your opponents to construct the ultimate city. Play solo against AI or compete with friends in online and local multiplayer! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Citadels - Shadow City.

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  11. - 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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  12. 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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  13. 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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  14. 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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  15. 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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  16. 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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  17. 43%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    69% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    Silent Depths is a turn based tactical RPG with roguelike elements set in a post-apocalyptic underwater world. Many generations have lived and died since the apocalypse happened, and the reborn by drowning mankind now survives in enormous submarines known as "Arks". You are leading one of those, and must ensure survival of your small society through a sea of monsters, human or not. The game consi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Silent Depths.

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  18. HexArmy is a turn-based tactical strategy game built on a hex grid where the outcome of every battle depends on the decisions you make before the first shot is fired.Choose from 10 real-world-inspired factions, each with a distinct military doctrine that reshapes how you fight. The United States fields air superiority with extended jet range and precision strikes. Russia overwhelms with discounted… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HexArmy.

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  19. 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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  20. 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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  22. 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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  23. Divert all power to fun! Mothership brings tabletop fleet management, strategy, and thrilling combat into a seamless digital experience. Control a fleet of ships and charge through the galaxy, capturing planets, building defenses, and amassing powerful technologies. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mothership Digital.

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  24. Race your pawn across the board and drop walls to cut off your rival, but never seal them in. Blocade is a free two-player strategy board game: ranked matches against real people on PC and mobile, a daily 128-player tournament, puzzles and a ladder of bots. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blocade.

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  25. Build a star empire without a game hurrying you along. Everyone moves together, usually once an hour – for weeks. Settle planets, raise fleets, forge alliances. The same empire on PC, phone and browser. No in-game purchases. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sternenreich.

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  26. Chess War transforms the timeless strategy of chess into an epic 3D battlefield where history's greatest armies clash for supremacy. Command legendary forces from different historical eras, outmanoeuvre your opponents, and watch every move erupt into cinematic combat. From medieval knights charging across the board to disciplined Roman legions and fearsome Viking raiders, each army brings its own… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chess War.

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  27. Build careers, bluff with hidden crimes and turn the market against your rivals. A turn-based card game for 2–8 players: race to $1 million, grow your income and risk a report when someone looks too lucky. Play solo against AI or at private online tables. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MILLIONAIRE: THE EXCHANGE.

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  28. What you see is how it fights Sprigling is a puppet brought to life by magic. Build it from 11 parts (head, neck, torso, arms, legs, wings, tail, eyes, ears, nose and mouth), changing the size, length and number of each however you like. There's no stat screen to study. A long neck reaches higher targets, more legs make it harder to knock over, and big enough wings let it fly over others. One … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stonebloom.

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  29. 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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  30. 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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  31. 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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  32. 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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  33. A competitive 3D strategy board game. Outmaneuver rivals with clever movement and walls in local, online, AI, 4-player, team, and chaotic Crazy Mode matches. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Corridor Duel.

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  34. A digital board game simulator offering an authentic tabletop experience, currently featuring a full implementation of Five Tribes where players move pieces, manage resources, and strategize just like the physical game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Board Game Simulator.

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  35. Streak of Power is a turn-based strategy game featuring tactical duels. Aim your energy beam carefully, use gravitational stations to alter its trajectory, and take control of them. Outsmart your opponent and destroy their base before they hit yours. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Streak of Power.

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  36. A roguelite puzzle game where your wits decide survival. Deckbuilding, puzzle-solving, and exploration make every playthrough unique. Manipulate mysterious tablets and uncover the secrets of ancient ruins! Master the mysterious stone tablets and uncover the secrets hidden within ancient ruins! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dialoop -Roguelite Puzzle-.

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  37. Mine. Build. Survive. Arrive with empty hands. Leave commanding a fleet. MineEngineer is a 2D space survival sandbox where engineering is the gameplay. You begin adrift and alone. Chip ore from an asteroid, build your first small ship, bolt on a drill, and set out for richer rock. Everything you build is made from real, functional blocks. Ships, stations and factories have physics, mass and ine… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MineEngineer.

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  38. In Silent Howl, the picturesque charm of a small forest village hides a bloody truth. Every night is a fight for survival. Paranoia sets in as a group of Villagers desperately tries to unmask the Werewolves hiding among them. Manipulate, deduce, bluff, and betray to ensure your faction's triumph. Will you see through the deception to save the village... or devour it from within? THREE FACTIONS,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Silent Howl.

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  39. EMBODY THE TOY BOX CHAOSStep into the fluff of a PlushKyn, a squishy misfit in a world where the attic has become a sprawling, competitive arena. This is not just a playground… it’s a multiplayer battleground. Use every shove, spin, and sprint to outmaneuver your friends and claim your place at the top of the toy pile. ENGAGE IN MINI-GAME ANARCHYExperience a rotating gauntlet of 20+ high-intens… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Forgotten Playland: Party Edition.

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  40. Expand your empire one sector at a time in a fast-paced turn-based 4X strategy game. Capture planets, harvest resources, command powerful fleets, and adapt your strategy with unique Emperors and unpredictable divine interventions. Play solo, or challenge rivals in tactical PvP. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cosmist.

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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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  42. Choose your ship, gather resources, build weapons, and upgrade. Colonize planets, protect your mothership, and destroy enemies in strategic combat. A multiplayer RTS roguelike with turn-based battles! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to StarNomads.

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  43. Moon 2999 is a RPG game about Units & resources management, single-player or co-op action missions game set in a lunar base and its nearby space environment. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Moon2999.

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  44. 35%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music
    60% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Turbeton is a competitive multiplayer game in which two players go head-to-head, waging a strategic fight for control of the Afterlife. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Turbeton.

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  45. Put your knowledge of various topics to the test or bluff your way to victory! QuizPoker combines poker and quiz elements. Unlike poker, however, QuizPoker does not deal cards, but asks guessing questions to which each player gives an answer. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to QuizPoker: Mix of Quiz and Poker.

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  46. In a faraway universe of a faraway time...... The Space Forces stationed in the Delta Cosmos--the fourth cosmos humans have ventured into--have declared independence, waging war on the Earth Alliance. In response, the Earth Alliance dispatches a new small-scale battleship, entrusted with bringing an end to the rebellion while procuring resources and crew members in the field. Serve as Captain of t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sidereal Wanderer.

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  47. 1.DescriptionCommand massive planetary fleets in Star Command! An immersive real-time strategy epic. Utilize advanced physics engines to outsmart commanders worldwide in deep-space battlefronts. Conquer systems, upgrade fortresses, and turn the tide with "Shield Bursts." Featuring 1v1 Duels, 2v2Team Battle and 6-player Global Chaos. 2. About This Game[Restoring Order to the Galaxy] … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cosmic Order Fleet.

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  48. Sunder is a real-time strategy game fought inside a working solar system. Every weapon is real ordnance on a real trajectory, bent by the sun's gravity on the way to its target. Nothing on the map ever holds still — firing lines open and close as the worlds orbit, and the shot that was blocked ten seconds ago is now a clean kill. Take worlds. Arm them. Aim well. Last until everyone else is rubble… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sunder.

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  49. You journey through the haunted forest of Neverwood in board game orchestrated by a dark and mysterious game master named Bella. The game blends grid based combat with deckbuilding roguelike mechanics in a dreary yet somewhat cozy Halloween themed atmosphere. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Neverwood.

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  50. 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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