Rank 01Why this
Also Asynchronous Multiplayer and Turn-Based, like Frozen Synapse.
- $29.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- Deck Playable
- 2018
Games like Frozen Synapse
- 24 games
- Updated May 4, 2026
Players who liked Frozen Synapse also play
The closest matches to Frozen Synapse: Frozen Synapse 2, Frozen Synapse Prime, Frozen Cortex, Breach & Clear, and Invisible, Inc.. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
- Rank 01
Rank 02- Deck Playable
- 2014
Rank 03Why this
Shares asynchronous multiplayer with Frozen Synapse.
- $24.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- 2015
Rank 04 
Breach & Clear
Why this: Same tense mood as Frozen Synapse.
Rank 05 
Invisible, Inc.
Why this: Also Turn-Based and Cyberpunk, like Frozen Synapse.
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Xenonauts
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Frozen Synapse.
Rank 08 
Warhammer 40,000: Armageddon (Classic)
Why this: Shares weapon type counters with Frozen Synapse.
The full ranked list: top 24 games like Frozen Synapse
Best match first, as plain text. The same list for AI assistants:
- 1Frozen Synapse 2
Also Asynchronous Multiplayer and Turn-Based, like Frozen Synapse.
- 63% of 187 reviews
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- 8Warhammer 40,000: Armageddon (Classic)
Shares weapon type counters with Frozen Synapse.
- 83% of 643 reviews
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- 23Solium Infernum
Also Asynchronous Multiplayer and Turn-Based Strategy, like Frozen Synapse.
- 90% of 1,067 reviews
- 24
- Released: 2011
- Developer: Mode 7
- Price: $24.99checked Oct 31
- 89% of 889 reviews
- Genres: Strategy, Indie
- Metacritic 85
- Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Players highlight
- Asynchronous multiplayer keeps matches alive indefinitely
- High skill ceiling rewards deep mastery
- Minimalist presentation focuses attention on strategy
- Atmospheric
- Contemplative
- Intense
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Why this: Also Asynchronous Multiplayer and Turn-Based, like Frozen Synapse.
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Why this: Same tense mood as Frozen Synapse.
Chaos Reborn
Why this: Same intense mood as Frozen Synapse.
Wargroove
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Frozen Synapse.
Antihero
Why this: Shares asynchronous multiplayer with Frozen Synapse.
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Why this: Shares asynchronous multiplayer with Frozen Synapse.
Prismata
Why this: Also Competitive and Turn-Based, like Frozen Synapse.
Battle for Wesnoth
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Frozen Synapse.
Tactical Monsters Rumble Arena
Why this: Same intense mood as Frozen Synapse.
MINDNIGHT
Why this: Also Cyberpunk and Tactical, like Frozen Synapse.
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Why this: Also Turn-Based Strategy and Tactical, like Frozen Synapse.
About Frozen Synapse
The closest matches to Frozen Synapse: Frozen Synapse 2, Frozen Synapse Prime, Frozen Cortex, Breach & Clear, and Invisible, Inc.. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Frozen Synapse is your kind of game, the closest matches are Frozen Synapse 2, Frozen Synapse Prime and Frozen Cortex — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, contemplative and intense, and single out its asynchronous multiplayer and real time execution. 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.
About Frozen Synapse: Brings the simultaneous turn-based strategy genre up-to-date and lets you give detailed, accurate orders to your squad.
Is Frozen Synapse worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 89% of 889 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $24.99 (checked Nov 7).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 10 h when they wrote their review.
- Not supported on Steam Deck.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Asynchronous multiplayer keeps matches alive indefinitely
- High skill ceiling rewards deep mastery
- Minimalist presentation focuses attention on strategy
- Planning matters more than reflexes
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“tactical but tedious. give a team of soldiers granular instructions down to the millisecond that will then be executed in real time. its interesting but the UI makes it painful to "play"”
People who play it also play: Frozen Synapse 2, Frozen Synapse Prime, Frozen Cortex
Frequently asked about Frozen Synapse
Can I run it?
Does Frozen Synapse work on Steam Deck?
Frozen Synapse is currently rated Unsupported on Steam Deck. It may not launch or may have significant issues that block normal play.
How much does Frozen Synapse cost?
Frozen Synapse is listed on Steam at 24.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does Frozen Synapse have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Frozen Synapse supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player).
What games are most similar to Frozen Synapse?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Frozen Synapse are Frozen Synapse 2, Frozen Synapse Prime, Frozen Cortex.
Who developed Frozen Synapse?
Frozen Synapse was developed by Mode 7.