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Games like Stratside

If Stratside is your kind of game, the closest matches are ShardSpace, For the Crown and Ghostbreaker Corps — picked from the ranked list below. 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 Stratside: Stratside is a Puzzle Defense game where you save planets from a gravity-changing enemy! Place gadgets to attack the intruder! Combine your resources strategically to defeat the enemy before he reaches his goal! DON'T let him press the red button! This game is like the opposite of Lemmings!

2020StrategyIndieCasual4.99 USDWindowsby Albert Espín
Stratside — Steam game cover

Players who liked Stratside also play

Steam players who put hours into Stratside 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. ShardSpace

    WHY THIS

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

    Shard Space is a minimalist strategy game. In the distant future, you awaken from a long slumber. Guided by a loyal lieutenant, you must rebuild your drone fleet and embark on a journey to uncover the ultimate truth of the universe.

    2026StrategyIndieCasualSteam ↗
  2. For the Crown

    WHY THIS

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

    For The Crown – Addictive Puzzle-Building Game 🏆 Winner of "Best Game Programming Project SAE 2023"! Build production chains, optimize resources, and grow your castle. Easy to learn, hard to master! 50 handcrafted levels, deep strategy, no idle mechanics—just pure optimization. 👑 Play now!

    2023StrategyIndieSimulation9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Ghostbreaker Corps

    WHY THIS

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

    Engage in real-time battles, freely combine elements, and venture into roguelike challenges. Forge a one-of-a-kind legion and uncover the beauty of elemental synergy!

    2025StrategyIndieAdventure0.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. ShredDead

    WHY THIS

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

    ShredDead is a quirky relaxing incremental zombie-shredding game focused on progression with no fail states. Defeat endless waves, collect loot, grow your skill tree and evolve the zombies.

    2026StrategyIndieCasualSteam ↗
  5. Cube Kingdoms

    WHY THIS

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

    Build a medieval settlement in a fantasy world, manage economy and defense, and fight battles against goblins, undead, demons, and epic boss monsters in auto‑battle style.

    2026StrategyIndieCasual7.49 USDSteam ↗
  6. Benny The Blob

    WHY THIS

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

    This is a tricky puzzle game with cute little blobs, sparkly gems, 50 levels, and the ability to load and create custom levels. Benny The Blob features some difficult and headache-inducing levels that will challenge even the most experienced puzzle fans.

    2024StrategyIndieCasual4.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. MouseCraft

    WHY THIS

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

    Ever wondered what a cross between Tetris and Lemmings would look like? Well, wonder no more, 'cause... MouseCraft is here! MouseCraft is an A to B puzzle game where players help Schrödinger, the crazy cat scientist, in completing his mysterious, mice-powered invention.

    2014ActionStrategyIndie9.99 USDSteam ↗
  8. Slide!!

    WHY THIS

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

    Slide the coloured blocks to their corresponding goal squares. Once a block is moving, it will not stop until it hits something. There are over 100 levels to test you and, with the built-in editor, you can create your own levels and share them via Steam Workshop.

    2017StrategyIndieCasual1.99 USDSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

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

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Stratside on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Stratside.

    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 ↗
  2. The Test

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Stratside on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Stratside.

    You will answer a series of questions that will reveal truths from deep within. These questions may make you uncomfortable, but with great knowledge comes great sacrifice. Can you make it all the way through The Test, and if you do, are you sure you want the answers you seek?

    2020IndieAdventureSimulation1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk

    WHY THIS

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

    A short story about what sort of challenges everyday little things can be. Help the girl buy milk, be the first not to disappoint her.

    2020IndieAdventure1.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Blood and Bacon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Stratside on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Stratside.

    This Co-op Shooter , has Day and Night levels, multiple maps, players will take on 25 enemy types and numerous bosses, like Gargantuan Monsters and Minibosses every 10 days as you explore, shoot and run for your life against the onslaught of porcine monstrosities.

    2016ActionAdventureCasual0.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Placid Plastic Duck Simulator

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Stratside on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Stratside.

    The ultimate high-tech rubber duck simulation, Placid Plastic Duck brings you dangerous levels of relaxation. With chill music, dreamy 3D graphics, and many different happy ducks, your only priority is to float around. Zero Ducks given.

    2022SimulationCasual1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Peggle Deluxe

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Stratside on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Stratside.

    Take your best shot with energizing arcade fun! Aim, shoot, clear the orange pegs, then sit back and cheer as 10 whimsical teachers guide you to Peggle greatness.

    2007Casual0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. shapez

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Stratside on Steam right now. Shares Strategy and Indie with Stratside.

    shapez is an easy-going, minimalistic factory building game about the automation of shapes through extraction and satisfying production lines. Adapt to increasingly complex shapes and grow your factory across an infinitely expanding map. Your only limitation is your creativity!

    2020StrategyIndieSimulation0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. The Test: Hypothesis Rising

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Stratside on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Stratside.

    The second chapter in The Test trilogy. Answer a series of in-depth questions to reveal hidden truths about yourself and unlock secrets to discover how your life can change drastically with just a few, slight modifications. ...But are you sure you want the answers you seek?

    2020IndieAdventureSimulation1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Free alternatives

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

  1. Coloring Pixels

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Casual with Stratside.

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

    2018IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeSteam ↗
  2. SuchArt: Creative Space

    WHY THIS

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

    Paint on any surfaces with numerous tools in Creative Space — a free sandbox version of SuchArt: Genius Artist Simulator. Create masterpieces, complete commissions, and decorate your studio in the most advanced artist sim!

    2021ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Samorost 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Casual with Stratside.

    Explore the beginnings of the Samorost series in the space gnome’s original bite-sized adventure, formerly released in 2003. Now with remastered sounds, enhanced graphics, and new music by Floex.

    2021IndieAdventureCasualFreeSteam ↗
  4. The Riftbreaker: Prologue

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Strategy and Indie with Stratside.

    The Riftbreaker: Prologue allows you to experience the events taking place before the story campaign of the main game. Explore an entirely new world. Gather resources. Build up a base. Defend yourself from thousands of alien creatures.

    2020ActionStrategyIndieFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Coloring Game 2

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Casual with Stratside.

    Coloring Game 2 is a sequel of the existing color-by-number game which so many users have liked. The sequel features new options and images.

    2020IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Mizi NO!

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Casual with Stratside.

    In this free 2D puzzle game, you must reassemble broken objects that your cat has knocked over.

    2024IndieCasualFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. AdVenture Capitalist

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Casual with Stratside.

    Welcome, eager young investor, to AdVenture Capitalist! Arguably the world's greatest Capitalism simulator!

    2015IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Supermarket Together

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Casual with Stratside.

    The multiplayer supermarket has arrived to your neighbourhood for free! Stock your shop space, unlock perks and franchises, hire employees or chase those pesky shoplifters. The more players, the more action!

    2024IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Stratside

How much does Stratside cost?
Stratside is listed on Steam at 4.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Stratside?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Stratside are ShardSpace, For the Crown, Ghostbreaker Corps.
Who developed Stratside?
Stratside was developed by Albert Espín.

imho.run ranks Steam game alternatives using a mix of collaborative filtering (ALS / iALS / EASE / LightGCN), content scoring over genres, categories, Steam tags, developers, and publishers, plus AI-extracted vibes mined from review text. The page above is generated in seed mode anchored on Stratside.

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