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Games like Lux Delux

If Lux Delux is your kind of game, the closest matches are Lux Alliance, World War 2 Operation Husky and The Battle of Polytopia — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its doom stacking feels satisfying, challenging and competitive. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.

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About Lux Delux: Lux Delux is a fast-paced turn-based-strategy game of risk and world domination, with so much more! Highly moddable, Lux has over 900 maps, diverse random map generators, a biohazard mode, an AI SDK, and an online multi-player league.

2015StrategyIndie9.99 USDWindows · macOS · Linuxby Sillysoft Games
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Steam players who put hours into Lux Delux also tend to own these titles — a signal called collaborative filtering. imho.run cross-references millions of library ownership patterns to surface games whose real audiences overlap, regardless of whether their genre tags match.

  1. Lux Alliance

    WHY THIS

    Shares a competitive mood with Lux Delux.

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

    Lux Alliance is a synchronized-turns strategy war game, inspired by the classic boardgames RISK, Diplomacy and Axis & Allies. Marshall your troops, collaborate with your allies, anticipate your opponents, and capture all the enemy HQs to win!

    2017StrategyIndie9.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. World War 2 Operation Husky

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for Lux Delux fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with Lux Delux.

    A light wargame with simple rules tailored to run smooth battles. Recommended to introduce new players to wargames basic concepts and for fast multiplayer matches.

    2021StrategySimulation8.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. The Battle of Polytopia

    WHY THIS

    Shares a competitive mood with Lux Delux.

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

    Welcome to the unique, turn-based strategy game set in the strange, flat world of the Square. Lead one of 16 distinct civilizations to victory by expanding your empire, researching technologies, and ultimately become ruler of the world! Play in single-player or multiplayer mode for up to 16 players.

    2020ActionStrategyIndie14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI

    WHY THIS

    Shares mod support and a challenging mood with Lux Delux.

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

    Expand your empire, advance your culture and go head-to-head against history’s greatest leaders. Will your civilization stand the test of time?

    2016Strategy5.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Hex of Steel

    WHY THIS

    Shares mod support and a retro mood with Lux Delux.

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

    Hex of Steel is a refreshing WWII wargame covering all fronts featuring a certain amount of original mechanics. Fight in solo against finally a decent AI throughout Europe, Africa or the Pacific, or against a friend in the cross-platform PBEM or real time multiplayer. Coop is also an option!

    2020StrategyIndie24.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Age of Conquest IV

    WHY THIS

    Shares a retro mood with Lux Delux.

    Ranked #6 for Lux Delux fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Lux Delux.

    Age of Conquest is a turn-based grand strategy wargame.

    2016StrategyIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  7. Old World

    WHY THIS

    Shares a contemplative mood with Lux Delux.

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

    Old World is a revolutionary new historical strategy game where you lead your dynasty over generations of rule against rival kings and queens. Wage massive wars, manage your court, and build a dynasty — or watch your empire crumble to dust. What legacy will you leave behind?

    2022StrategySimulationRPG39.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Strategic Mind: The Pacific

    WHY THIS

    Shares a contemplative mood with Lux Delux.

    Ranked #8 for Lux Delux fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Lux Delux.

    Strategic Mind: The Pacific is a turn-based strategy set in the WW2 period depicting the war between the USA and the Empire of Japan waged in the Pacific Ocean with mindblowing historical accuracy and attention to detail. Two Sides. Two Commanders. Two Destinies.

    2019StrategyIndieSimulation29.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Lux Delux at current Steam store prices.

  1. Garry's Mod

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Lux Delux on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Lux Delux.

    Garry's Mod is a physics sandbox. There aren't any predefined aims or goals. We give you the tools and leave you to play.

    2006IndieSimulationCasual4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Vampire Survivors

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Lux Delux on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Lux Delux.

    Mow down thousands of night creatures and survive until dawn! Vampire Survivors is a gothic horror casual game with rogue-lite elements, where your choices can allow you to quickly snowball against the hundreds of monsters that get thrown at you. Be the bullet hell!

    2022ActionIndieRPG4.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Cookie Clicker

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Lux Delux on Steam right now. Shares Strategy and Indie with Lux Delux.

    An idle game about making cookies! Originally released in 2013 on the web, and actively developed since then. This is the official version for Steam.

    2021StrategyIndieSimulation4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. WEBFISHING

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Lux Delux on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Lux Delux.

    WEBFISHING a multiplayer chatroom-focused fishing game! Relax and fish (on the web!)

    2024IndieMassively MultiplayerCasual4.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~90% under Lux Delux on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Lux Delux.

    Live a week in the life of "The POSTAL Dude"; a hapless everyman just trying to check off some chores. Buying milk, returning an overdue library book, getting Gary Coleman's autograph, what could possibly go wrong?

    2012ActionIndieAdventure0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Plants vs. Zombies GOTY Edition

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Lux Delux on Steam right now. Shares Strategy with Lux Delux.

    Zombies are invading your home, and the only defense is your arsenal of plants! Armed with an alien nursery-worth of zombie-zapping plants like peashooters and cherry bombs, you'll need to think fast and plant faster to stop dozens of types of zombies dead in their tracks.

    2009Strategy4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Buckshot Roulette

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~70% under Lux Delux on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Lux Delux.

    Play Russian roulette with a 12-gauge shotgun. Four enter. One leaves. Roll the dice with your life. Good luck!

    2024ActionIndieSimulation2.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Brotato

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Lux Delux on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Lux Delux.

    Brotato is a top-down arena shooter roguelite where you play a potato wielding up to 6 weapons at a time to fight off hordes of aliens. Choose from a variety of traits and items to create unique builds and survive until help arrives.

    2023ActionIndieRPG4.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Free alternatives

Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.

  1. Bongo Cat

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Lux Delux.

    Bongo cat needs your help. Bongo cat needz more hatz!!! Every time you press a key, Bongo cat will punch your taskbar. Type, click, play, work to collect more points. Which hats will you find?

    2025IndieSimulationMassively MultiplayerFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Indigo Park: Chapter 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Lux Delux.

    Explore the abandoned childhood wonder of Indigo Park! Guided by Rambley the Raccoon, help restore power to the destroyed amusement park while you run from the reason it shut down.

    2024ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Grimm's Hollow

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Lux Delux.

    A spooky, freeware RPG where you search the afterlife for your brother. Reap ghosts with your scythe, explore haunted caves, and eat ghostly treats on your journey through death.

    2019IndieAdventureRPGFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. The Expendabros

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Lux Delux.

    The Expendabros have assembled and set their sights on the forces of ruthless arms dealer Conrad Stonebanks in the forests of Eastern Europe.

    2014ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Iron Snout

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Lux Delux.

    Iron Snout is a fast, colorful and brutal fighting game in which you will be helping a piglet fight for its life against hordes of wolves.

    2016ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Magic Archery

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Lux Delux.

    Train a commoner to become the greatest archer in this short incremental game! Increase your stats, gather wealth from quests, buy upgrades, and infuse your arrows with magic.

    2024IndieSimulationRPGFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Coloring Pixels

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Lux Delux.

    A relaxing coloring by numbers game. Enjoy completing a variety of images with differing themes, complexity, and sizes.

    2018IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeSteam ↗
  8. Eternal Senia

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Lux Delux.

    Thoughts and expectations ARPG

    2015ActionIndieRPGFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Lux Delux

Does Lux Delux work on Steam Deck?
Lux Delux is currently rated Unsupported on Steam Deck. It may not launch or may have significant issues that block normal play.
How much does Lux Delux cost?
Lux Delux is listed on Steam at 9.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does Lux Delux have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Lux Delux supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer).
What games are most similar to Lux Delux?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Lux Delux are Lux Alliance, World War 2 Operation Husky, The Battle of Polytopia.
Who developed Lux Delux?
Lux Delux was developed by Sillysoft Games.

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