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Games like Defcon Zero: Frontlines of Tomorrow

Games like Defcon Zero: Frontlines of Tomorrow

Games like Defcon Zero: Frontlines of Tomorrow

Looking for games like Defcon Zero: Frontlines of Tomorrow? Here are top tactical real-time strategy recommendations with a post-apocalyptic and violence focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Red Chaos: The Strict Order, Tactical Domination: Operation Veranite or War Commander.

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  1. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    86% User Score Based on 69 reviews

    Red Chaos is a classic and modern real time strategy game. Red Chaos offers a variety of strategic aspects based on the strengths and weaknesses of individual units and ensures continuous equality of opportunity through a sophisticated balancing system. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Red Chaos: The Strict Order.

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  2. Command one of three distinct factions in a fierce battle for the enigmatic resource Veranite. Utilize powerful units and strategic abilities to vie for complete supremacy. The destiny of the future lies in your hands. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tactical Domination: Operation Veranite.

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  3. 41%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    41% User Score Based on 73 reviews

    War Commander is a large-scale MMO RTS set in a post-apocalyptic world. Players take the role of the Commander in an effort to push back the forces of chaos and destruction and attempt to rebuild. Welcome to the apocalypse, Commander.  The air is thick with the fog of war, and the horizon crawls with hostile factions hungry for control. Yet this small plot of land is ours to defend and expand. Da… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to War Commander.

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  4. ZeroSpace is a cinematic RTS with an epic sci-fi story where your decisions determine the fate of the galaxy. No two matches play the same thanks to nearly limitless combinations of factions, mercenary units and heroes, introducing unparalleled strategic depth and player expression to the genre. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ZeroSpace.

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  5. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    71% User Score Based on 35 reviews

    Welcome to "Tactical Warfare," an immersive real-time strategy (RTS) experience that immerses you in an enthralling narrative of interstellar exploration, colonization, and unyielding conflict. Brief DescriptionThe tactical war game is a strategic game with a classic perspective system and an enhanced artistic style, featuring an exciting story about a war between two forces, both human… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tactical Warfare.

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  6. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 40 reviews

    Players can transform the terrain to obtain energy, use as offensive tool or improve defenses while having to deal with hostile geological processes and entities known as 'Scourge' Taking place in the Chains of Worlds, players assume the role of Legates, commanders of frames, overseeing base development and leading strategic battles. As the narrative unfolds, players embody different Legates from… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to PERIMETER: Legate Edition.

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  7. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    95% User Score Based on 7,749 reviews
    Critic Score 98%Based on 2 reviews

    Company of Heroes: Gold Edition includes: Company of Heroes and the expansion Company of Heroes - Opposing Fronts If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Company of Heroes.

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  8. Crimson Freedom is a gripping real-time strategy game focused on single player experience. Set on 22nd-century Mars, the game follows the epic struggle of ideologies battling for supremacy over the red planet and the future of humanity. With base building, army management, resource systems, compelling campaigns, and strong, distinctive factions, our game delivers the pure RTS experience, enhanced … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crimson Freedom.

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  9. Immerse yourself in the ultimate real-time strategy war game where all of human history is at your command. Create powerful empires across all eras on a scale never seen before. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Imperium Eternal.

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  10. Synopsis: NexoHominis: Black Sun is a satirical SciFi RTS that revives the magic of the genre’s classics while innovating on its core conventions. You’ll wage a brutal resource war across a variety of game modes using a host of fresh mechanics that give you unparalleled control over your army’s tactics and play-style. Game Mechanics: -Infinite Unit Cap! Unit caps! They’re frustrat… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NexoHominis : Black Sun.

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    86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    89% User Score Based on 5,343 reviews
    Critic Score 81%Based on 4 reviews

    Classic RTS action meets modern production and performance in Tempest Rising. Inspired by RTS greats of the 90s and 2000s, Tempest Rising is a classic, base-building real time strategy game set in a modern day alternative history war scenario. It features 3 unique factions, each with its own approach to combat and economy and offering a variety of strategies for players of all stripes, deep and re… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tempest Rising.

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    88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    88% User Score Based on 108 reviews

    Moduwar - The Modular RTS is a unique take on Real-Time Strategy.Take control of a Modu - an alien creature with the ability to grow different organs, split and merge them, depending on your personal playstyle. The Modu are native to the planet Arkadia - an untamed paradise. They lived on Arkadia peacefully for a millennia, changing and adapting their modular bodies to suit their needs.Their peace… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Moduwar.

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    94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    94% User Score Based on 68 reviews

    Shrot is a bite-sized old-school action RTS set on a sandy planet with horses, tractors and techno music. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shrot.

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  14. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    94% User Score Based on 7,267 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 2 reviews

    Prepare yourself for the grim, dark future of the 41st millennium, where alien races battle mankind for galactic domination in a universe of unending war. Personalize your armies with a revolutionary unit customization tool that gives you the ability to choose your armies insignias, banners, squad colors and names. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War.

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  15. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    87% User Score Based on 43,644 reviews
    Critic Score 83%Based on 7 reviews

    It's time to battle through history once more in the latest entry of the landmark Age of Empires franchise. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Age of Empires IV.

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  16. 45%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    69% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    2089: Space Divided is a classic science fiction real-time strategy game in which you collect resources, build up your base, raise troops and destroy your opponents with tactical finesse. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 2089: Space Divided.

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    95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    95% User Score Based on 9,062 reviews

    Rise of Nations is back! Play the updated classic with full Steamworks integration and enhanced features, including Twitch.tv streaming! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rise of Nations.

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  18. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    69% User Score Based on 119 reviews

    One of the most innovative Real-Time Strategy Games comes back totally renewed and improved to the smallest detail, with epic large scale battles, new civilizations, unit customization system never seen before in a game, 8K support, and a lot of more. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ancient Wars: Sparta Definitive Edition.

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  19. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    84% User Score Based on 5,530 reviews
    Critic Score 66%Based on 5 reviews

    In the RTS-game “Diplomacy is Not an Option” you will become a medieval feudal lord in a midlife crisis. Due to your position you must constantly make hundreds of decisions a day related with city management and economic development. You are tired of this monotonous and, so it seems, meaningless existence. But things are about to change: hordes of bloodlusted enemies, swarms of scary monsters and … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Diplomacy is Not an Option.

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  20. Construct an epic base and battle for peace in Crystal Commanders, a brand new RTS game in both mixed and virtual reality! Mixed reality RTS action: Take charge of your forces, expand your defenses, and engage enemies in rapid skirmishes using unique, expressive controls. Deploy a diverse array of vehicles, towers, and contraptions to thwart a planetary threat, all from the universe of your livin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crystal Commanders.

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  21. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    89% User Score Based on 4,404 reviews
    Critic Score 83%Based on 3 reviews

    This collector's edition contains: - Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars - 5 new multiplayer maps - Unique unit skins. - 5 wallpapers. - Bonus DVD. Only 100,000 copies of this package were published. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars.

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  22. 50%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    74% User Score Based on 19 reviews

    A realistic real-time strategy military game with direct control over your army vehicles, no build times, and stunning 3D graphics set in a post-apocalyptic world where resources are scarce and Europe has turned into a war zone. Your goal is to build up your power or join forces with a team and form a formidable alliance to defend your home territory in PVP combat against other players. Launch… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rogue Assault.

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  23. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    90% User Score Based on 81 reviews

    An action-strategy game where you gather Brainium, build a base, and command your army of bots to defeat the freaky Brains-in-Jars aliens. Lead from the front with your hero, Chip or Clawz, or both in co-op. Look out for ejected alien brains, you can squish ‘em! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chip ‘n Clawz vs. The Brainioids.

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  24. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    63% User Score Based on 262 reviews

    Thrive: Heavy Lies the Crown is a complex city builder, where the fate of your kingdom hinges on your every decision. Explore this medieval land alone or with friends, make tough moral choices and conquer your foes in RTS combat. Will you struggle to survive, or find the strength to Thrive? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Thrive: Heavy Lies The Crown.

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  25. Developer Note:We are having some technical difficulties with Steam Link and it is not working at the moment, but Air Link with a computer is working. We will update here when Steam Link is fixed. Thank you for your patience! Embark on a Post-Apocalyptic Virtual Reality Adventure Like No Other! From a small team of eight plus a dog named Mal, introducing Mother Bunker VR, an open-world, p… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mother Bunker VR.

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  26. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    78% User Score Based on 2,286 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    Terminator: Dark Fate – Defiance is a gritty RTS that puts you in the middle of the Future Wars between humanity and Legion's synthetic intelligent machine network. Take command and lead your army to foil Legion's plan to destroy humanity or play as one of three factions in skirmish and multiplayer. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Terminator: Dark Fate - Defiance.

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  27. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    88% User Score Based on 3,186 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 3 reviews

    Embark on an odyssey through the desolate landscapes of war-torn Siberia in "Last Train Home, " a gripping strategy game that tests your mettle as you guide Czechoslovak soldiers through the heart of a brutal civil war. The year is 1918, and your mission is to safely transport your unit back home aboard an armored train. However, the path is fraught with challenges, as the freezing cold and ruthle… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Last Train Home.

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  28. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    85% User Score Based on 955 reviews

    Unleash voxel warfare in 9-Bit Armies: A Bit Too Far. Lead a modern military, build bases, unlock units, and attack in all-out war. Engage on land, sea and air in over 30 missions, online skirmishes, or co-op. Easy to learn, a challenge to master. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 9-Bit Armies: A Bit Too Far.

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  29. 62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    56% User Score Based on 1,983 reviews
    Critic Score 68%Based on 12 reviews

    Wage a campaign of brutal conquest in this realm-shattering real-time strategy game set in the Warhammer Age of Sigmar universe. Command four unique factions in dynamic battles as part of a story-driven campaign and test your mettle against warlords afar in online multiplayer. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Realms of Ruin.

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    87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, optimization
    87% User Score Based on 816 reviews

    Take control of the hive and protect it from enemies. Build factories, wonders of the world and defence. Research technologies and, if necessary, use nuclear weapons, but do not let the enemies harm the queen! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bee Island.

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    79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    79% User Score Based on 464 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    Your destiny awaits you on the battlefield. As a Roman General on a quest to forge an empire, you will be transported back to the dusty battlefields of Egypt, the frozen lands of the Gauls, and finally to the heart of the Empire itself, Italy. Your quest will be no easy task as the lands you seek to conquer are heavily defended by thousands of powerful troops. Feed you insatiable hunger to rule t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Praetorians.

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  32. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    82% User Score Based on 12,281 reviews

    Endless Space 2 will put you in the fascinating role of a leader guiding a civilization in making its first steps into the cold depths of interstellar space. You will explore mysterious star systems, discover the secrets of ancient races, develop advanced technologies of unthinkable power, and, of course, encounter new life forms to understand, to court or to conquer. Your story unfolds in a gal… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Endless Space 2.

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  33. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    89% User Score Based on 476 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 3 reviews

    Act of War: Direct Action is a highly realistic, near future real-time strategy game, set against the backdrop of a conflict that threatens to permanently change the face of our world. Created in conjunction with US Air Force captain (ret.) Dale Brown, author of 14 New York Times best-sellers, this techno-thriller game puts you in control of Task Force Talon, a direct action team put together to d… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Act of War: Direct Action.

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  34. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    85% User Score Based on 196 reviews

    The year is 2419. War has devastated Earth, and mega-corporations take to the stars to fight over colonised planets. Your employer, the Crayven Corporation, chose you to command an army of ground and air forces. You thought it would be just another brush-fire war. You were wrong. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ground Control.

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    50%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    51% User Score Based on 158 reviews
    Critic Score 48%Based on 5 reviews

    Bannermen is a real-time strategy (RTS) game, developed by the Swedish studio Pathos Interactive. The game will test your abilities as a battle commander where the main tasks consist of base building, resource management and battling enemy armies. The game takes place in a semi-fantasy medieval world that has been brutally damaged due to decades of war, starvation and natural disasters. The peopl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BANNERMEN.

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  36. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    61% User Score Based on 200 reviews

    In this sci-fi turn-based strategy with real-time base-building elements, you’ll be defending human territories against the transhuman Augments. Expand your HQ, and manufacture and upgrade an army of advanced drones to wage interplanetary war for Humanity! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Codex of Victory.

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  37. Tachyon Wars is a 4X space strategy game that offers a gameplay experience focused on the tactical management of a space fleet. Tachyon Wars has it all: exploration of open space, large-scale battles against a crafty AI, and powerful space fleet control. Enhanced by innovative real-time gameplay mechanics, it provides a rich and immersive experience. Uncover the secret of dark matter and construc… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tachyon Wars.

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  38. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    89% User Score Based on 366 reviews

    The Fertile Crescent is a Real Time Strategy game set during the Bronze Age in the Ancient Near East. Inspired by the rise and fall of Bronze Age civilizations, you must manage the delicate balance between food surplus and the maintenance of your army. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Fertile Crescent.

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  39. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, stability
    86% User Score Based on 780 reviews

    Warzone 2100 is a 100% free & open-source 3D real-time strategy game. Command the forces of The Project in a battle to rebuild the world after mankind has been nearly destroyed by nuclear missiles. Features Single-Player CampaignLAN / Internet MultiplayerAI Bots & Local SkirmishExtensive Tech TreeUnit DesignerCross-Platform Everything is free, including source code, downloads, and all features. No… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Warzone 2100.

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  40. Real-time strategy stripped to the decision. Every factory you hold builds without pause - you choose where those ships go, and can turn them in mid-flight. Commander mode adds the war economy: iron and gold networks, turrets, satellites, orbital strikes. Up to eight online. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Helion Conflict.

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  41. The continent of Terramare is burning. Whilst two armies fight for control of Lucentium — a volatile arcane resource that grants superhuman power to those who wield it, from the depths of the earth, something far worse is rising. Arcflame Frontiers is a turn-based tactics wargame where positioning, timing, and decisive action determine the outcome of every battle. Command one of three mechani… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Arcflame Frontiers.

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  42. A classic RTS featuring traditional base-building, resource-driven warfare, PvP, skirmish, and a powerful, easy-to-use Mission Editor. Build your base. Secure the ECO. Conquer the battlefield. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Steel Command.

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  43. Wood’N’Destroy is an explosive real-time strategy game where you must build your base, manage your resources, and annihilate your enemies in intense tactical battles. Chop wood, grow your economy, train your army, and prepare to destroy enemy bases before they destroy yours. Every match is a fight for dominance: strategy, adaptation, and timing will make the difference between victory and destru… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wood'N'Destroy.

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  44. In the year 2651, humanity has claimed the solar system, but it teeters on the brink of turmoil. Despite significant advancements, human expansion beyond the solar system is halted by the vastness of space. Now, a breakthrough in teleportation technology has revolutionized warfare, shifting from traditional manned combat to sophisticated drone-based conflicts. In this new era, commander-mercenarie… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Battle Aces.

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  45. 53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    90% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Welcome to Paper Battlefield, a strategy game where warfare takes place in a drawn world bound by the limits of a notebook! Experience a unique real-time strategy experience where every battle unfolds on the pages of a sketchbook, and all your units and structures are drawn with ink! Features: Battle on the Page: Engage in dynamic real-time strategy battles on a whimsical notebook battlefield. W… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Paper Battlefield.

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  46. Micro Wars condenses the classic real time strategy formula down into a small, compact form. Build a base, mine some resources, train some units, and then make sure to micro and position them well in short, fast paced battles. Pick from 13 unique commanders, each with a special twist on gameplay and a unique ability. Maybe, you’ll pick Elias, the mechanic, who can research new units faster a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Micro Wars.

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  47. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere
    93% User Score Based on 28 reviews

    Get the Full Game About the GameDive into the captivating world of Tactical Warfare, a mini-game packed with intense action and strategic depth. In this thrilling experience, you'll face off against relentless waves of enemies, tasked with defending your base at all costs. Key Features: Engaging Gameplay: Test your strategic skills as you fortify your base and fend off enemy assaults. Dynamic … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tactical Warfare: Siege Survival.

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  48. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    91% User Score Based on 1,813 reviews

    The Blood Ravens have saved the sector, now can they save themselves? In SEGA and Relic Entertainment’s sequel to the acclaimed Dawn of War II real time strategy franchise, you return to Sub-Sector Aurelia where a long lost frozen ice planet has reappeared from the Warp, bringing with it new secrets to uncover and deadly new foes to face.In Dawn of War II: Chaos Rising you will take command of the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II: Chaos Rising.

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  49. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    83% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    Missiles are incoming. The stakes are high. Only you can stop the destruction. The teams at Mighty Yell and 13AM Games have taken one of Atari’s most iconic titles and created a high-pressure, tactical turn-based game where players must manage their pool of defenses strategically to survive rounds of incoming missiles. Missile Command Delta approaches gameplay in a completely new way, but it reta… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Missile Command Delta.

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  50. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    61% User Score Based on 100 reviews

    A fastpaced, military tug-of-war game with minimal micromanagement. Choose and deploy from a mix of specialized military units to overwhelm the enemy. Experiment with a huge variety of unit compositions, synergies, abilities, and upgrades to lead your army to victory! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Operation: Polygon Storm.

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