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Looking for games like Defense X? Here are top tactical turn-based strategy recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with Defense Legend 5: Survivor TD, Iron Convoy or Athralis Tower Defense.

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  1. Defense Legend 5: Build a defense - TD strategy to protect the peace. ☄️ In the future, after the attacks of dark forces. The Earth has suffered enormous damage. The last line of defense had fallen. Those attacks caused the environment on earth to change no longer suitable for human habitation. ☄️ A project to migrate to other habitable planets is underway with tower defense strategy. Legions ar… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Defense Legend 5: Survivor TD.

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  2. Iron Convoy is a turn-based tactical survival game set in a brutal post-apocalyptic world. Manage your convoy, battle enemies, gather resources, and make tough decisions to survive. In this unforgiving world, only the strongest endure! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Iron Convoy.

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  3. 51%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    100% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    Athralis Tower Defense is an exhilarating sci-fi tower defense game and the first installment in the Athralis franchise. In this game, you step into the role of the Strategic Orbital Defense System (S.O.D.S.) Commander for the Nexus Federation, humanity's last line of defense against a relentless alien threat known as The Athral Vanguard. The Athral Vanguard is an insidious alien legion determine… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Athralis Tower Defense.

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  4. Lead a determined group of survivors through the heart of a crumbling city, where tactical combat meets colony management in a fight for survival. As their leader, you'll directly command fighters in real-time combat while managing a semi-autonomous workforce to build a resilient sanctuary amidst constant danger and chaos. Your colony's survival depends on strategic resource management – gatherin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Escape the End.

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  5. Build a flying fortress and defend it from every direction.HEXSTORM: Tears of Arcadia is a tactical tower defense with a roguelite structure where you command the flying fortress Arcadia and build a unified combat network of turrets, support modules, and resource collectors around it. This is not a tower defense about fixed paths and passive waiting. The battlefield evolves with you. Enemies atta… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HEXSTORM: Tears of Arcadia.

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  6. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    97% User Score Based on 889 reviews

    Expand your colony in a hostile alien environment and ensure you can supply enough shelter, water and power to your colonists. As your spacecraft is pulled in by the planet more Goo will be drawn to your colony. Hold back the waves and make the most of the time when things are quiet. Recruit and build a variety of units, some unlockable through research or uniquely available to certain … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to From Glory To Goo.

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  7. ATTENTION: This is a hardcore game where awareness and independent decision-making are essential.You choose what to research and how to progress. There’s no single “correct” path—experiment, try different strategies, learn from mistakes, and develop your own tactics. A grim strategy game that combines base building, defending against enemy waves, and exploring a star map filled with missions, eve… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tin Lord.

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  8. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    "Hey Captain, it seems that someone is preparing an attack against us!" where you'll rise from humble beginnings to forge a mighty empire from scratch. As the young captain of a fledgling camp, you're thrust into a world where nothing is certain, and danger lurks around every corner. But when the ominous threat of an impending attack looms over your camp, you must rally your forces and p… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Young Captain.

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  9. Overview:In "Planet Valley", you are thrust into an unknown and challenging world, an alien planet that is anything but welcoming. Here, each day is a struggle for survival, each decision is critical, and each resource is precious. You command a colony of astronauts, each depending on your leadership to survive and thrive in this hostile environment. The planet is a grid enigma, each g… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Planet Valley.

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  10. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    84% User Score Based on 1,214 reviews
    Critic Score 85%Based on 2 reviews

    "You are outgunned. You are massively outnumbered. You must win." These are your orders. Humanity has already fought its war against the machines -- and lost. AI death squads stand watch over every planet and every wormhole, the few remaining human settlements are held captive in orbiting bubbles, and the AIs have turned their attention outward, away from the galaxy, to alien threats or opportuni… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to AI War: Fleet Command.

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  11. 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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  12. Awaken as a fledgling mage in Elyndorh — a mystical land of magic and strategy, where survival depends on cunning, skill, and mastery of arcane forces. Alone at first, you must gather resources, unlock abilities, and command armies to thrive in a world full of danger, rival mages, and mythical creatures. Every choice matters — from which resources you harvest to how you deploy your units in battle… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Elyndorh.

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  13. 0%Game Brain Score
    0% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    Defend the grandeur of the Roman Empire against relentless Barbarian hordes in this immersive tower defense game. Assume the role of a Roman commander tasked with safeguarding the empire's borders from waves of invading enemies. As the protector of Rome, strategically position your defenses along the frontier, erect mighty fortifications, and deploy disciplined Roman soldiers. Plan your defensive… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Roman Empire vs. Barbarians.

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  14. God Machines is a turn-based tactical RPG with roguelike features where you play as a sentient AI fighting for survival in a hostile post-nuclear world. Control a squad of Combatants through a Brainlink interface to gather resources and rebuild the GRID infrastructure to expand your reach. Improve your Combatants by enhancing their flesh or replacing it with augmentations. Decide the fate of those… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to God Machines.

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  15. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    84% User Score Based on 32 reviews

    IDUN: Prologue is a single-player action RTS with a story campaign. The prologue lets you try a portion of the main game with only a limited number of turrets, tools, and heroes. Step into the arena with IDUN: Prologue, a thrilling slice of our full-length defense RTS where real-time strategy meets rogue-lite chaos. Get a sneak peek at the intense arena mode, where you’ll face overwhelming enemy … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to IDUN Prologue - Frontline Survival.

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  16. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics
    81% User Score Based on 48 reviews

    ONLY STEAM KEY BEING SOLD (no itch.io file download) Demo on Steam Store Page & Steam Deck Verified!General, enemy forces have opened a Paradox rift outside of our base, we need you to fight them off. As a General, you'll have to defend your base against endless waves of enemies with different categories, including heavy, fast, flying, missile launchers, and more. Balance your economy and resourc… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Expand & Exterminate: Terrytorial Disputes - Endless Base Defense.

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  17. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    68% User Score Based on 266 reviews

    The Pegasus Expedition is a story-driven sci-fi grand strategy game set in a key moment for humankind’s survival. Facing an overwhelming threat at home, humanity sends expeditions to the Pegasus Galaxy in a desperate attempt to find a refuge for the population of Earth. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Pegasus Expedition.

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  18. Bulwark is a medieval-themed 2D pixel tower defense game with a dynamic block-based building system. Construct and fortify your castle, manage resources, and recruit troops to defend against waves of enemies. Build, strategize, and adapt in this unique blend of fortress construction and combat. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bulwark.

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  19. GalacticWargames – Ready to Conquer the Galaxy? Welcome to GalacticWargames, an epic 4X space strategy game where alliances, advanced technology, and interstellar battles collide in an endless war for galactic supremacy! Build your fleet, expand your bases, explore the universe, and crush your enemies with surgical strikes that will leave them trembling! Choose Your Civilization Will you be a mig… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Galactic Wargames.

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  20. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    83% User Score Based on 6,230 reviews

    An extraterrestrial probe is detected approaching Earth. Unknown to humanity, an alien force has arrived in the far reaches of the icy Kuiper Belt and has begun mining a dwarf planet to prepare for an invasion. With Earth’s nations unable to unite to address the alien arrival, transnational groups of like-minded political, military, and scientific leaders develop covert channels to coordinate a r… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Terra Invicta.

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  21. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    64% User Score Based on 433 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 3 reviews

    Can anyone build an empire in a place like this? Other factions are naturally suspicious of newcomers and may wage war at the first sign of unidentified craft. Here, a natural death is an uncommon luxury. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Polaris Sector.

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  22. What kind of game is this? This is a zombie simulation of the end of the environment to survive the game. The background of the game is one year after the zombie outbreak. Players will play three different roles, searching for supplies in an abandoned hospital building to survive. Each character has its own strengths and weaknesses, which will affect their chances of survival. The materials … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 废土黄昏 Dusk of the wasteland age.

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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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  24. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, optimization
    75% User Score Based on 136 reviews

    It's the 24th century and the colonization of space is not going well. Hyperspace opened the door to the stars, but habitable worlds are few and far in between, overpopulation is still rampant, and our civilization's appetite for resources has only increased. For over a hundred years, the incredibly rich Dust Zone sated this endless appetite, jointly controlled by the United Earth Nations and the … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dust Fleet.

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  25. Orc Incursion is a real-time strategy game that has both Player vs. Environment (PvE) and Player vs. Player (PvP) modes. Whether defending your base from relentless waves of orcs or waging war against other players, every decision matters in this high-stakes battle for supremacy. In Survival Mode, players must strategically defend their base against increasingly powerful waves of enemy orcs while… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Orc Incursion.

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  26. Endless Tactics is a Turn-Based Tactics Roguelite where you play as the commander of a high-risk planetary mining expedition. Defend your base from incessant hordes of alien creatures as you harvest valuable resources, and weather dangerous planetary hazards such as spore filled meteor showers and earthquakes, all while uncovering valuable drop pods and new mysterious Artifacts. Whenever things ge… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Endless Tactics.

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  27. 36%Game Brain Score
    36% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    Welcome to the Boss Rush Jam 2021! This is a game developed specifically for the jam, and the theme this year is Self-Destruction. In this game, you play as Namika, a brave fighter who has to destroy all the aliens and bosses in five challenging levels. To succeed, you'll need to use all the weapons at your disposal. You can shoot your regular weapon using the CTRL key, but you can also use a supe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Namika Legend.

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  28. Command history's most iconic war vessels as you build your own massive naval fleet. Level up important tech modules and prepare to dominate the oceans! With four classes of ship, a myriad of upgrades and strategically designed environments, the action never ends. Every match is a unique experience. Hours of strategy, tactical gameplay and pulse-pounding combat await all who take the he… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to War Of Warship.

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  29. Conquer. Build. Survive. – Your tactical strategy game on procedural hex grids Dive into an intense strategy experience that combines tactics, base building, and resource management on unique, procedurally generated hex maps. Build your base, secure your supply lines, and establish lines of fire—or go on the offensive and conquer enemy sectors. Every move counts, as each unit, resource, and decisi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mech and Tech 1.

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  30. You are the Grove Keeper — an ancient forest deity awakened to defend the last wild lands from human expansion. In a medieval world being stripped bare by human greed, loggers, poachers, and invading armies push ever deeper into the forest. To stop them, you must awaken the land itself. Grow forests, restore wildlife, and command powerful guardians as you fight back in a strategic battle for surv… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Grove Keeper.

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  31. Genetic mutations, biological augmentation, and wars of faith… After millennia of chaos and upheaval, the world awakens once more. What remains of humanity survives only under the protection of the World Tree, guarding the final embers of its species.Was history buried by time, or did entire planes of existence shift and migrate? We know neither our past nor what lies ahead. Yet in this resour… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Journey of Resurgence.

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  32. The year is 2670, humanity has begun its outward colonial expansion into the stars, the HEC (Human-Earth Coalition) began setting up colonies on the Moon, Venus and Mars. upon expanding out into the Exo-Planets they began scouting Jupiter's moon of IO, where they discovered strange readings. This would lead them to discovering another space faring race known as the Pilakarr, a humanoid species tha… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Solar Defense.

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  33. 53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    90% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Earth has been ravaged by climatic disaster when your enclave of survivors is suddenly attacked by unknown machines.  As a survivor, you must focus on collecting resources and transforming existing machines into multifunctional weapons of destruction. You are the last line of defense.  Control a warship with a variety of different skills & abilities Actions require resources: acquire th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Enemy Inside.

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    79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    77% User Score Based on 1,060 reviews
    Critic Score 90%Based on 1 reviews

    Welcome to Age of Wonders, the authentic turn-based fantasy strategy classic that started the hit series. Age of Wonders’ intimate atmosphere with painterly graphics still shines today. The game’s fully patched up, start building your fantasy empire today! The Age of Wonders, once a time of magic and peace. An age swept into the ravaging gale of chaos by the arrival of a single, uninvited race: t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Age of Wonders.

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  36. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability
    87% User Score Based on 7,028 reviews
    Critic Score 72%Based on 18 reviews

    Starship Troopers: Terran Command is a thrilling real-time strategy game set in the Starship Troopers movies universe. Take command of the Mobile Infantry and do your part in the war against the Arachnid threat. Ensure that human civilization, not insect, dominates the galaxy now and always! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Starship Troopers: Terran Command.

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    94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    94% User Score Based on 357 reviews

    Jump in to intense turret defense action with Sol Survivor! Build turrets to defend your colony and the innocent colonists within. Smash enemies with volleys of actively-controlled orbital support. Play with friends in co-operative and competitive multiplayer matches or test your mettle against our new Survival mode. Orbital Support - Get up close and personal with the enemy by calling down orbit… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sol Survivor.

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  38. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    97% User Score Based on 4,522 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 2 reviews

    X-COM: UFO Defense is a strategy game that combines tactical combat with base management and global defense. Players lead an international organization tasked with defending Earth from an alien invasion. The game unfolds on two levels: a global view where players manage resources, research alien technology, and intercept UFOs, and a tactical combat mode where squad-based battles occur. Players rec… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to X-COM: UFO Defense.

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  39. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    94% User Score Based on 46,499 reviews

    The complete edition of XCOM: Enemy Unknown contains the games: - XCOM: Enemy Unknown - XCOM: Enemy Within - XCOM: Enemy Unknown - Slingshot - XCOM: Enemy Unknown - Elite Soldier Pack If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to XCOM: Enemy Unknown.

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  40. Invasion, Tales of Tower Defense Embark on an epic journey into the ever-evolving realm of strategic warfare with "Invasion, Tales of Tower Defense." Brace yourself for an adrenaline-pumping experience in this procedurally generated masterpiece that offers an infinite universe of maps, levels, and tower upgrades. Key Features: Limitless Exploration: Immerse yourself in a dynamic worl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Invasion, Tales of Tower Defense.

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  41. After rifts from another realm tore the world asunder, hope flickers like a candle in the wind—its last embers scattered and faint. You are the final hero, tasked with reclaiming your lost homeland. Kindle beacons of hope, recruit loyal soldiers, and forge your legion. By day, you are a wise commander: gather scarce resources, build barracks, research powerful gear, and launch swift assaults on e… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ember Legion.

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  42. *The game is still under development, the English localization is not completely ready, there may be some translation errors and untranslated texts in the demo, we will update it as soon as possible! As an RTS strategy game, Deep Dark Forest includes elements of exploration and expansion, combat, construction, technology development, and management. But the gameplay design inspired by the &quo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deep Dark Forest.

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  43.   Fall of the Final Age is a turn-based tactical strategy game with RPG and roguelike elements, in which you control the Stronghold, the last human settlement, in a world crumbling under the onslaught of monsters advancing from the Wildlands. Manage the Stronghold's resources wisely, as the yield is limited for a small settlement. Decide where to focus the efforts of your Heroes, as the number of … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fall of the Final Age.

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  44. ■ Game Overview Dragon's Ruler is a single-player, turn-based strategy wargame set in a fantasy world. Players freely choose a small country of their choice from 64 territories on continents and islands to become king, The player controls more than 140 different types of units to expand his/her territory and rebuild his/her country through internal administration and wars. The world has collapse… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dragon's Ruler.

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  45. Game Overview In Fortress of Elements, your mission is to defend your Main Castle from waves of relentless enemies spawning from Enemy Spawners. Strategically place and upgrade towers to destroy incoming foes and prevent them from reaching your castle. Each wave grows more challenging, introducing tougher enemies and greater numbers. Test your strategy, survive as long as you can, and aim f… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fortress of Elements.

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  46. LeapDrive Tactics Command a small fleet of ships and drones defending Sol from an ancient alien probe in LeapDrive Tactics. LeapDrive Tactics is a single-player turn-based tactics game developed by SquareDog Studios. The player takes command of the Heavy Cruiser Chicago as you engage the ships and structures built by the Myrathen probe that has been lurking in the Sol system for millions of years… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to LeapDrive Tactics.

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  47. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    95% User Score Based on 150 reviews

    Descend into the dark ages of space and take control of one of five Royal Houses vying for dominance in a universe on the brink of collapse. With 28 years of passionate community-driven evolution, Emperor of the Fading Suns returns with new features, modernized gameplay, and immersive visuals designed to expand on the already treasured strategy game as a part of the Enhanced Edition. This classic … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Emperor of the Fading Suns Enhanced.

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    80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    80% User Score Based on 293 reviews

    Explosive singleplayer action RTS with a story campaign. Hold the line against massive swarms on a fully simulated battlefield. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to IDUN.

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  49. 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 85%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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  50. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    97% User Score Based on 8,492 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 2 reviews

    The Infinite War rages on across the galaxy. Negotiations have failed and our only hope for an end to the destruction is through victory in combat. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Supreme Commander: Forged Alliance.

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