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Looking for games like Rootwarden? Here are top survival role playing shooter recommendations with a science fiction focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Steel Core, Deep Breach or The Outpost: Outer Frontier.

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  1. STEEL CORE is a tactical turn-based strategy about giant mechs defending mining outposts on hostile worlds. Build each mech from parts, fortify your base, and survive an escalating roguelite campaign against an overwhelming alien enemy. Frontier work pays well, for those who survive it. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Steel Core.

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  2. ⚠ CONTAINMENT FAILURE IMMINENT A Tactical Sci-Fi Horde Survival Roguelike where every strategic choice matters. Suppress a rapidly evolving biological outbreak consuming a fallen military research complex. Fight alongside HELIOS, a damaged tactical AI whose forecasts grow less reliable with every passing Dawn. Deploy orbital defenses, fuse experimental technologies, engineer devastating weapon b… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deep Breach.

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  3. Assignment: New Sector CommandThe Empire is advancing. For generations, it has continued to expand—rapidly and without pause. More ground secured. More resources claimed. More proof that this galaxy belongs to us. Commander, you’ve been assigned to a newly opened frontier sector. It’s rich in resources, and it’s not under control yet. That’s your job. First priority — secure extraction zones. Th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Outpost: Outer Frontier.

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  4. Core of Havoc is a single-player, real-time 2D space combat experience that combines tight ship controls with deep, affix-driven itemization. Set in a sleek, stylized sci-fi universe, you pilot a modular ship through procedurally generated missions where every decision—from the parts you equip to the way you maneuver—defines your path to survival. KEY FEATURES Expressive Ship Customizatio… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Core Of Havoc.

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  5. You are on the run. Build stations in hostile systems, gather what resources you can, and jump away before you are overwhelmed. Your ships are slowly failing, but the Swarm is relentless, hungry, and on your heels. Can you survive long enough to secure a future for humanity? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stationbreak.

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  6. Lead a small fleet in a cut-off 2D space sector where trade, colonies, fuel, supplies and battles decide who survives. Build your faction, explore unknown systems, develop colonies, fit ships and shape a living simulated galaxy alone or with friends. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NGC-404: Fractured Sector.

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  7. IDUN Rogue redefines roguelite shooters by putting an entire upgradeable army at your command. Survive against thousands of enemies physically piling up to eat you and your army on a fully destructible battlefield! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to IDUN Rogue.

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  8. The Skies Are Your Battlefield. The Map Is Your Weapon. Take flight in a world of floating empires and relentless aerial macro-strategy. Breeze of Ashes puts you at the helm of a nomadic civilization in a high-speed struggle for dominance. This isn't a traditional, static RTS—it’s about the fantasy of grand command: shaping the physical terrain, relocating your entire infrastructure to match a shi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Breeze of Ashes.

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  9. Infinite Evolution Tower Defense is a multi-branch level-based game where the game mechanics themselves are the focus of evolution. In this game, you will experience constantly changing gameplay mechanics built upon a tower defense foundation, bringing you a sufficiently varied gameplay experience. At the very beginning of the game, you will control the Core Cannon in the Core Turret stage. Move… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Infinite Evo TD.

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  10. Build your base, command your army, and wage real-time PvP war on a living conquest map. Clear a frontier of monsters and alien UFOs, join a faction, team up with friends, and climb the seasonal ranks. A classic base-building RTS with modern military firepower, ad-free on desktop. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RTS Outpost.

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  11. UNIT-5000 is a top-down extraction roguelite bullet hell where you build your own combat mech before every run. Enter procedurally generated arenas, fight alien hordes and multi-phase bosses, collect resources and use them to make your next UNIT stronger and deadlier for the next run. BUILD YOUR UNITMission prep starts in the Garage. Sky Weight is the limit: Choose your mech, weapons, engine, re… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to UNIT-5000.

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  12. WARSHIFT 2 is a unique mix of the Action, Strategy and Role-playing gameplay elements that forms an innovative game genre. You can build base, manage troops, and then come down to keep your enemy at gunpoint in the dynamic battle and customize your main characters. This unusual gameplay requires a complete change of your play style. ACTION-RTS GAMEPLAY Toggle between Third Person Action and Str… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to WARSHIFT 2.

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  13. A sci-fi automation game with deep RPG progression and RTS fleet combat. Command humanity's last ark, Mothership, on a desperate mission back in time to build a fleet powerful enough to change the destiny of the galaxy. Automate local and interstellar supply networks to purge cosmic threats. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Infini Orbis.

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  14. Station Commander is an economy strategy game that has you take control of a futuristic space station. Your goal is to build ships, gather resources, and trade with neighboring planets to upgrade your station and ships. Upgrading your station gives you access to better ships and ship abilities. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Station Commander.

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  15. Survive a galaxy at war. MEGABOT's machine armada is exterminating all organic life — build and defend station networks, ally with the Mycelari faction and the rebels and fight physics-driven battles where momentum and gravity kill as surely as weapons. A punishing roguelike RTS in a living galaxy. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Explore the Universe 2175.

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    Every run is a fight for survival and every death makes you smarter, stronger, and deadlier. You're not just a pilot. You're a commander, an engineer, and the last line of defense between the CYGNI threat and what remains of humanity's last hope. Pilot spaceships simulating realistic Newtonian physics Momentum-based ballistics and lead targeting  Real-time ship loadout system allowing you t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GODSPEED.

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  17. A sci-fi tower defense where you design enemy routes and build defenses on alien planets. Combine 16 weapons, hold off counterattacks, and advance through a four-planet campaign. Research new gear, face wall-breakers and bosses, or try Endless Mode, seeded expeditions and the map editor. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Loop Defense: Acquisition Protocol.

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  18. A rogue AI has weaponized an entire mining colony's autonomous fleet. Command the Ironfront Express in this roguelite lane-defense and fight through waves of corrupted industrial machines. Build your train car by car and experiment with devastating loadouts. Manually target with your primary weapon, deploy turrets, field drones, and activate abilities as you push toward the rogue AI core buried in… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ironfront Express.

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  19. 58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    82% User Score Based on 22 reviews

    HEXSTORM: Tears of Arcadia is a tactical tower defense with roguelike structure. Build your flying fortress, upgrade your ship, and combine powerful boosts. Every battle is unique. Uncover the mystery of the fallen captain. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HEXSTORM: Tears of Arcadia.

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  20. Gear up and get going! Defend your outposts from waves of alien enemies with your mech. Build and upgrade your base, protecting the extraction of the mysterious planetary system’s rich resources! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wave Defense: Trappist.

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  21. Stahldrache is a top-down shooter, putting you in an aerospace fighter in the skies of distant planets. The AI controlling the planetary terraforming systems has gone rogue, and someone needs to neutralize it before the colonists arrive. That someone is you! It is 2375. Seven years ago, news of the disaster at Arachne Quintus arrived at Earth; a colony ship lost with all hands in a vicious attack… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stahldrache.

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  22. Demo AvailableThe demo is out! Featuring three playable missions that give you a taste of what Star Shogun has to offer: The Bubble is a tutorial mission. Your new employer wants you in top shape.  Zavian Moon focuses on building and exploring.  Orabian Planetary Ring, Part 2. Crab Fight! Take advantage of base logistics to keep your force in the fight.  About the Game As the newest hire… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Star Shogun.

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  23. You command a forward operating base in a world ravaged by war and shadow contracts. Deploy squads into real-time tactical combat, research upgrades, manage a fragile economy, and push back a front that never stops advancing. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Phosphor Command.

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  24. STARFLEET COMMANDER — Command the Stars Take command of your own starfleet in a fast-paced sci-fi touch shooter packed with deep fleet-building, strategy, and online competition. Drag to pilot your ships while your weapons auto-fire — focus on dodging enemy salvos, positioning your fleet, and outsmarting every foe. Easy to pick up, deep to master. == ADVENTURE CAMPAIGN == Blast through waves of… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HYPER TITAN.

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  25. Your army doesn't sleep. Neither do your enemies. You've staked a claim on a moon that everyone else wants too. Your outpost runs on autopilot, extracting what it needs to survive, but the real game is building an army, a war machine, and the intelligence to know exactly where to strike next. MoonScape is a persistent strategy game about raiding, defending, and escalating. Every rival corporat… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MoonScape.

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  26. You were nobody. Now you have one shot to become something.A dead-end job. No prospects. Then one night you're abducted, one of 300 humans taken aboard an alien fleet that was never supposed to stop at Earth. The galaxy is being culled by the Drone Fleet: a billion-year-old force that has extinguished 95% of all life and never lost a single battle. The Sekarri, seven-foot feline aliens, see someth… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Drone Commander.

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  27. Design Your Fleet. Conquer the Stars.Pixel Armada is a 2D fleet command game where you can draw and customize your own ships, so that they fit your aims . Draw vessels on a pixel grid, place engines, weapons, shields and command modules then send your creations into battle. Combat is fast, tactical, and destructive, with placement and positioning often being more important than raw strength. Dam… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pixel Armada.

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  28. The bugs are coming. When a mutation causes insects to grow out of control, you are called in as humanity's last line of defense. As Captain Botas, you command customizable combat tanks designed to hold back the horde and protect vital Command Centers from destruction. BUG SQUASH combines the strategic depth of tower defense with intense vehicular combat and deep customization systems. Choose you… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BUG SQUASH.

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  29. Divine Orbit is a high-speed, physics-heavy planetary defense game. You build automated orbital megastructures, warp in heavy fleets, and manually drop nukes to survive endless waves of cosmic horrors. TACTILE PHYSICS Don't just watch the grid. Use your mouse to physically grab incoming meteors, hurl them into deep space, or crush enemy drones against the atmosphere. BUILD THE GRID Automate your… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Divine Orbit.

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  30. Defend massive interdimensional portals against relentless alien swarms in this fast-paced sci-fi top-down survival shooter. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lost Galaxy: Survivors.

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  31. Infiniwar is a stylized modern military real-time tactics game inspired by classics in the genre. Command your units in epic battles, call in artillery and air strikes. Upgrade your forces with ARPG-inspired progression systems. Conquer a roguelike campaign that is unique on each playthrough. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Infiniwar.

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  32. Fight in the Battle for Humanity and become a Legend Welcome to the year of 7351! 500 years ago, Humans were colonizing thousands of star systems in the vast frontiers of the cosmos. Humanity was growing incredibly fast without encountering any serious challenges. The homeworld, Terra, became the pearl of the Galactic Republic, representing an incredible combination of technological and aesth… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Continuum.

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  33. Galactic Veins is a groundbreaking survival RPG that seamlessly blends action and RTS. Lost in an uncharted galaxy, you'll explore hostile regions filled with danger and mystery. Harvest resources, salvage technologies, and uncover the secrets of the universe as you fight to find your way back home. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Galactic Veins.

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  34. JOIN US Roadmap About the Game DEPLOY. DESTROY. RECLAIM.Mayhem Fortress is a session-based, post-apocalyptic third-person shooter where you pilot heavily armed mechas to reclaim a world overrun by rogue AI and hostile creatures. Drop into dangerous zones, complete high-risk missions, and fight your way through relentless enemies to secure valuable resources and restore control. Prepa… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mayhem Fortress.

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  35. Kaelisia is being consumed sector by sector. The Stato Front is advancing, and every mission is vital to hold the line, recover critical resources, and push the invasion back. Enlist as an elite pilot in Drone Armada, and command massive drone swarms in real-time action-strategy battles. Lead your primary swarm into combat, direct supporting units across the battlefield, research powerful techn… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Drone Armada.

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  36. I made Gunmetal Orbit because I love Brotato and other roguelite bullet hell games. I love the short runs, auto-firing weapons, ridiculous builds, and that point where the whole screen fills up and somehow you are still alive. But, I wanted to make my own and change the loop in a few ways. So, I put it in a 2.5D asteroid field, gave you a heavy mining exosuit with up to six weapons, and made min… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gunmetal Orbit.

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  37. Start with your own character and a small ship in a world that lives independently of the player. Develop your skills, explore space, trade, build industry, and grow your fleet to survive real-time battles against hostile fleets—and something far more terrifying lurking in the darkness. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zorehrai: Space Formations.

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  38. Embark on missions across an explorable star sector in this tactical, space RPG. Directly control your ship and its arsenal of point defense and special equipment in a dynamic environment. Use your hard-earned rewards to upgrade your ship, customize its modules, and lead allies in epic fleet combat. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Last Captain.

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  39. Tactical top-down space action meets deep resource management. Execute targeted sector runs, manage your ship's energy and ammo, and salvage rare blueprints. Research tech, craft modules, and build the ultimate custom gunship to survive a dark dystopian cosmos. Driven by an intense DnB soundtrack. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Descendants: The Last Dawn.

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  40. A space RTS about decisions, not menus. Conquer planets, link them to fuel your war machine, and level up your empire with randomized perk cards. Crush all opposition. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FleetLord.

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  41. A post-apocalyptic real-time strategy game. Deploy your mobile base, gather resources, build defenses, and train armies to fight back against The Dissonance - an alien hive consuming the wasteland. Play solo or team up with up to 8 players online. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hive Striker: Dissonance.

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  42. Galactic ConflictCommand your empire in a real-time 4X strategy experience where every decision shapes the fate of the galaxy. Expand across star systems, exploit resources, build powerful fleets, and wage war against rival AI empires in a constantly evolving battlefield. Whether you dominate through expansion, strategy, or overwhelming force, only one empire will control the galaxy. Expand, Ex… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Galactic Conflict.

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  43. 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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  44. THE FOOTBALL WAR HAS BEGUN! Thousands of crazy fans are storming the field. Defend against the fans’ attack! 70+ unique heroes, professions, and abilities 50+ upgrade items 10 different classes Strategically place your heroes, manage your team, and repel the waves of fans! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Football Survivors.

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  45. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    93% User Score Based on 29 reviews

    From the creators of Halo Wars and Age of Empires, Fleetbreakers is an action RTS roguelite with satisfying fleet combat in bite-sized sessions. Strategic depth meets cataclysmic space battles in an ever-evolving campaign that keeps you coming back for just. One. More. Run. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fleetbreakers.

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  46. Armored Tussle is a roguelike twin-stick shooter where you control the elite tomcat battle tank pilots through a series of procedurally generated missions behind enemy lines, completing objectives, collecting upgrades and defeating any enemies that stand in your way. You have to complete a enough mission objectives to win the operation, but to complete a mission you have to successfully evacuate … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Armored Tussle.

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  47. Trade, Build, Spy, Negotiate, and Battle for total control of the galaxy's riches. Become the backbone of galactic commerce in a grand strategy universe ripe with opportunity for exploitation and conquest. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Orbit Economica.

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  48. "They fall from the skies. They are not just meteors. They are alive. And they want everything." - Commander Rhaegon Voss, BCF High Command In Blackrock, you are the last line of defense - a Commander of the Blackrock Containment Force (BCF). Your mission: stop the spread of a sentient meteorite known only as the Blackrock, before it corrupts the planet entirely. Dropped into hostile terrain wi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fragmented Soul: Blackrock.

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  49. The Odyssey of Commander Cookie unfolds across three unlockable chapters, each with its own distinct gameplay mode. Complete one, and you'll unlock the next, building toward a full-scale cat fight on the mice empire. Guardian KillerFace relentless waves of increasingly powerful mice ships as you battle your way toward one of the three Planetary Guardians. Create unique builds using a variety of … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Odyssey of Commander Cookie.

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  50. 40%Game Brain Score
    40% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    CURRENTLY IN VERY EARLY DEVELOPMENT BY A SOLO FIRST TIME DEV ALL FEEDBACK MORE THAN WELCOME STEAM PAGE COMING SOON Stake your claim in a belt of endless riches,and endless risks. Meridian: The Belt drops you into the asteroid belt orbiting the enigmatic planet Meridian, a miner bound by a 5,000,000-credit debt to the ruthless NexTerra Corporation. Your mission: pilot your ship, harvest r… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Meridian - The Belt.

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