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Games like BlackChain

Below are 8 hand-picked alternatives to BlackChain for fans of strategy, indie, ranked by imho.run's hybrid recommender. Each pick is scored on three signals: collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries (which players who logged hours in BlackChain also play), content overlap on genres, categories, and storefront tags, and review-mined "vibe" embeddings that catch tonal similarity even when the genre label differs. No login required — these picks work anchor-only.

About BlackChain: A classic single-player RTS set in a Solar System ruled by megacorporations. Journey from Mars all the way to Planet 9 and uncover the secrets of the BlackChain.

2021StrategyIndie4.99 USDWindowsby Borington
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Ranked by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries plus content overlap on genres, tags, and developers.

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    Five Nations — Steam game cover

    Five Nations

    Top pick for BlackChain fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with BlackChain.

    Five Nations is a real-time sci-fi strategy game for PC platform. Encompassing tactical combat in space in real-time mixed with micromanagement of economy, construction, and production featuring different kind of single player modes.

    2021StrategyIndie19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
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    Endeavor: Rite of Passage — Steam game cover

    Endeavor: Rite of Passage

    Second-strongest match for BlackChain fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with BlackChain.

    Take command of powerful armies with intuitive player controls and classic RTS features and feel. Control powerful super-weapons and elite units through a 21-mission campaign. Continue the fight on 16 skirmish and 8 unique survival maps.

    2025StrategyIndieEarly Access19.99 USDSteam ↗
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    Rank: Warmaster — Steam game cover

    Rank: Warmaster

    Third-strongest match for BlackChain fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with BlackChain.

    Stranded on Mars with next to nothing, build a city, assemble a fleet, and expand your empire to survive a hostile solar system in this new take that combines elements of space combat and RTS inspired by the classics.

    2021ActionStrategyIndie24.99 USDSteam ↗
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    IRON GUARD (Non VR) — Steam game cover

    IRON GUARD (Non VR)

    Ranked #4 for BlackChain fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with BlackChain.

    A sci-fi Tower Defense game. Strategize to destroy waves of rogue robots and assist the powerful turrets with player controlled drone. Build and collect resources and help evacuate your crew from the alien planet.

    2022ActionStrategyFree To PlaySteam ↗
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    Swarm Queen — Steam game cover

    Swarm Queen

    Ranked #5 for BlackChain fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with BlackChain.

    A quick-to-learn but challenging real-time strategy game where you spawn an army of space-bugs that control themselves.

    2017StrategyIndieSimulation7.49 USDSteam ↗
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    Rogue Command — Steam game cover

    Rogue Command

    Ranked #6 for BlackChain fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with BlackChain.

    True RTS gameplay reinforced with roguelite build crafting. Control units with bullet-time precision. Call down bases and raise armies. Drafted from a different arsenal every run. Weave builds that break the game. Or the game breaks you.

    2024ActionStrategySimulation19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
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    Crossfire: Legion — Steam game cover

    Crossfire: Legion

    Ranked #7 for BlackChain fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with BlackChain.

    Crossfire: Legion is a real time strategy game featuring tactical action in furious battles across a shattered version of the near future. Raise and customize your army to engage in intense online combat and carve your own path as you rise through the ranks. It’s a new generation of warfare.

    2022ActionStrategyDeck PlayableSteam ↗
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    Command & Conquer 3 Tiberium Wars™ — Steam game cover

    Command & Conquer 3 Tiberium Wars™

    Ranked #8 for BlackChain fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with BlackChain.

    The year is 2047. A massive nuclear fireball explodes high in the night sky, marking the dramatic beginning of the Third Tiberium War and the long-awaited return of the most groundbreaking Real-Time Strategy franchise of all time

    2009ActionStrategyDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Frequently asked about BlackChain

How much does BlackChain cost?
BlackChain is listed on Steam at 4.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does BlackChain have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — BlackChain supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player).
What games are most similar to BlackChain?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside BlackChain are Five Nations, Endeavor: Rite of Passage, Rank: Warmaster.
Who developed BlackChain?
BlackChain was developed by Borington.

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