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Free games like Solar Settlers

Below are 8 free-to-play Steam games similar to Solar Settlers, ranked by player overlap and content similarity. No purchase or Steam login required to view the list. Every pick is a full free-to-play title — not a demo, trial, or time-limited giveaway. imho.run's catalogue refreshes daily, so newly free or newly popular titles surface here without manual editing.

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Ranked picks

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    Die in the Dungeon: Origins — Steam game cover

    Die in the Dungeon: Origins

    Free-to-play alternative to Solar Settlers — no purchase or trial window. Shares Strategy with Solar Settlers.

    Fight your way through a mysterious dungeon in this deck-building, turn-based roguelike game where you don't use cards, but DICE! Deal with enemies by combining dice on your board, boost their effects with magical relics, and discover the story behind Die in the Dungeon!

    2023StrategyIndieRPGFreeDeck VerifiedFree to playSimilar games →
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    Dota Underlords — Steam game cover

    Dota Underlords

    Free-to-play alternative to Solar Settlers — no purchase or trial window. Shares Strategy with Solar Settlers.

    Hire a crew and destroy your rivals in this new strategy battler set in the world of Dota. Introducing Season One: Explore White Spire and earn rewards on the Battle Pass. Pick from several different game modes, play on your own or with friends, and take advantage of crossplay on PC and mobile.

    2019StrategyFree To PlayCasualFreeDeck VerifiedFree to playSimilar games →
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    Toribash — Steam game cover

    Toribash

    Free-to-play alternative to Solar Settlers — no purchase or trial window. Shares Strategy with Solar Settlers.

    Toribash is an innovative free-to-play online turn-based fighting game where you’re able to design your own moves. Complete control over character's body, hundreds of game mods and bloody mess with full body dismemberment - you've never been able to annihilate your enemies like that before!

    2014ActionStrategyIndieFreeDeck PlayableFree to playSimilar games →
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    KARDS - The WW2 Card Game — Steam game cover

    KARDS - The WW2 Card Game

    Free-to-play alternative to Solar Settlers — no purchase or trial window. Shares Strategy with Solar Settlers.

    KARDS, The World War II Card Game, combines traditional CCG gameplay with innovative mechanics inspired by classic strategy games and real battlefield tactics. Take command and challenge other players in grand-scale warfare on the ground, air, or seas.

    2020StrategyIndieFree To PlayFreeFree to playSimilar games →
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    Learn to Fly 3 — Steam game cover

    Learn to Fly 3

    Free-to-play alternative to Solar Settlers — no purchase or trial window. Shares Strategy with Solar Settlers.

    Build your spaceship from scratch, earn funds and invest them into building a bigger, better spaceship as you try and fly your way up to space!

    2017ActionStrategyIndieFreeDeck PlayableFree to playSimilar games →
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    GWENT: The Witcher Card Game — Steam game cover

    GWENT: The Witcher Card Game

    Free-to-play alternative to Solar Settlers — no purchase or trial window. Shares Strategy with Solar Settlers.

    Command mighty Witcher-world heroes in epic online PvP card battles!

    2020StrategyRPGFree To PlayFreeFree to playSimilar games →
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    Endless Sky — Steam game cover

    Endless Sky

    Free-to-play alternative to Solar Settlers — no purchase or trial window.

    Endless Sky is a 2D space trading and combat game inspired by the classic Escape Velocity series. Work your way up from a relatively wimpy shuttle, cargo ship, or fighter, to a highly upgraded and customized flagship or to a massive fleet of warships or freighters.

    2015ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableFree to playSimilar games →
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    Card Hunter — Steam game cover

    Card Hunter

    Free-to-play alternative to Solar Settlers — no purchase or trial window. Shares Strategy with Solar Settlers.

    Shuffle your cards and ready your dice - Card Hunter is a fresh new card gaming spin on classic tabletop RPGs. Battle your way through a massive campaign solo or with friends and compete with other players in ranked play and tournaments.

    2015StrategyRPGFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableFree to playSimilar games →