Computed from player tags · Not ranked by quality
24 games like Battle Islands (2026)
Every game below overlaps with Battle Islands on things players said about it rather than on our opinion of what feels alike. Each entry shows what it matched on, so you can throw out the ones matching on the part you did not care about.
The short version
- Closest match: Kingdom: Classic, which both strategy and relaxing.
- Battle Islands is tagged Strategy, Free to Play, Multiplayer, World War II, Action, Casual, Tower Defense, War by Steam players. Those tags are what the matching runs on.
- 24 games qualify, each with at least fifty player reviews behind its sentiment figure.
- 13 are free to download, so you can test the resemblance yourself at no cost.
How these were matched
Steam tags carry the most weight, because players apply them and they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Souls-like, Atmospheric and Cozy exist as tags and as nothing else, which is exactly the vocabulary this question needs. Formal genres count for less, themes and a shared studio for more.
Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are thrown out before matching. Nearly everything is tagged Singleplayer, so matching on it is matching on nothing. That cutoff is computed from the catalogue rather than fixed, so it moves as the catalogue grows.
All 24, closest first
- 1
Kingdom: Classic
Why it matched: both strategy and relaxing; shares 9 player tags including Free to Play, Strategy and Base-Building; released around the same time (2015).
Kingdom is a 2D sidescrolling strategy/resource management hybrid with a minimalist feel wrapped in a beautiful, modern pixel art aesthetic.
Kingdom: Classic at a glance Released 2015 Studio Noio Player sentiment 91% positive of 22,707 Price Free Free to PlayStrategyBase-BuildingBuilding2DRPGCasualIndie
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Worms W.M.D
Why it matched: both war, strategy and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Strategy, Funny and 2D; released around the same time (2016).
Join the fight and command your worm warriors into battle in the iconic 2D arcade artillery shooter where serious strategy and silly weaponry decide who swims or sinks.
Worms W.M.D at a glance Released 2016 Studio Team17 Player sentiment 85% positive of 14,897 Price $29.99 StrategyFunny2DShooterCasualWarGore
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Gems of War - Puzzle RPG
Why it matched: both war, strategy and relaxing; shares 6 player tags including Free to Play, RPG and Strategy; published by the same company; released around the same time (2014).
Gems of War is a Match-3 RPG from the original creators of Puzzle Quest! Start your RPG journey and fight puzzle battles through hundreds of quests, or build your army of troops and go to war in strategic PVP match-3 combat!
Gems of War - Puzzle RPG at a glance Released 2014 Studio Infinity Plus 2 Player sentiment 79% positive of 10,815 Price Free Free to PlayRPGStrategy2DCasualWar
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GUNS UP!
Why it matched: both war, strategy and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Free to Play, Strategy and Tower Defense; released around the same time (2018).
GUNS UP! is a free-to-play side-scrolling strategy game that pits players against each other in a battle to destroy enemy bases to increase their own army’s strength. GUNS UP! combines the fun of enemy base invasion with tower–defense, for an experience like no other!
GUNS UP! at a glance Released 2018 Studio Valkyrie Entertainment, LLC Player sentiment 75% positive of 6,679 Price Not listed Free to PlayStrategyTower DefenseBase-BuildingWarCasualShooter
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Operation: Harsh Doorstop
Why it matched: both war, strategy and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Free to Play, Shooter and War.
Operation: Harsh Doorstop is the ultimate, free to play, tactical shooter sandbox. Play singleplayer, multiplayer, or co-op modes and explore thousands of community-created maps, weapons, and vehicles via the Steam Workshop. Created by developers of the cancelled Project Reality 2 project.
Operation: Harsh Doorstop at a glance Released 2023 Studio Drakeling Labs Player sentiment 78% positive of 20,668 Price Free Free to PlayShooterWarStrategyCasualWorld War IIIndie
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Bloons TD Battles
Why it matched: both strategy and relaxing; shares 8 player tags including Free to Play, Tower Defense and Strategy; released around the same time (2016).
Go head to head with other players in a Bloon-popping battle for victory. From the creators of best-selling Bloons TD 6, this all new Battles game is specially designed for multiplayer combat, featuring the ability to control bloons directly and send them charging past your opponent's defenses.
Bloons TD Battles at a glance Released 2016 Studio Ninja Kiwi Player sentiment 91% positive of 29,313 Price Free Free to PlayTower DefenseStrategyCasual2DFunnyBuildingIndie
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Fallout Shelter
Why it matched: both strategy and relaxing; shares 8 player tags including Free to Play, Base-Building and Strategy; released around the same time (2015).
Fallout Shelter puts you in control of a state-of-the-art underground Vault from Vault-Tec. Build the perfect Vault, keep your Dwellers happy, and protect them from the dangers of the Wasteland.
Fallout Shelter at a glance Released 2015 Studio Bethesda Game Studios Player sentiment 88% positive of 82,585 Price Free Free to PlayBase-BuildingStrategy2DBuildingCasualRPGFunny
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Realm Grinder
Why it matched: both strategy and relaxing; shares 8 player tags including Free to Play, Strategy and RPG; released around the same time (2017).
Grow your realm, build alliances, and explore one of the deepest idle RPGs ever!
Realm Grinder at a glance Released 2017 Studio Divine Games Player sentiment 87% positive of 7,441 Price Free Free to PlayStrategyRPG2DCasualBuildingIndieBase-Building
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Lords Mobile
Why it matched: both war, strategy and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Free to Play, Strategy and War.
Clash with global players in this epic real-time strategy game!
Lords Mobile at a glance Released 2019 Studio IGG SINGAPORE PTE. LTD. Player sentiment 67% positive of 5,888 Price Free Free to PlayStrategyWarGoreRPGCasualWorld War II
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Clicker Heroes
Why it matched: both strategy and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Casual, 2D and Free to Play; released around the same time (2015).
Click your way through hordes of monsters, earn gold, and recruit quirky heroes with powerful skills. Progress even while you're idle, and watch the numbers climb into the absurd. It’s a never-ending journey of clicks, crits, and colossal damage.
Clicker Heroes at a glance Released 2015 Studio Playsaurus Player sentiment 90% positive of 62,148 Price Free Casual2DFree to PlayIndieFunnyStrategyRPG
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CS2D
Why it matched: both strategy and relaxing; shares 8 player tags including Free to Play, 2D and Shooter; released around the same time (2017).
CS2D is a free fast-paced top-down multiplayer shooter. Featuring many different game modes, a built-in map editor and much more.
CS2D at a glance Released 2017 Studio Unreal Software Player sentiment 90% positive of 10,349 Price Free Free to Play2DShooterCasualIndieFunnyGoreStrategy
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Prison Architect
Why it matched: both strategy and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Building, Base-Building and Strategy; released around the same time (2015).
Only the world’s most ruthless Warden can contain the world’s most ruthless inmates. Design and develop your personalized penitentiary in Prison Architect.
Prison Architect at a glance Released 2015 Studio Introversion Software Player sentiment 89% positive of 73,744 Price $5.99 BuildingBase-BuildingStrategy2DFunnyIndieCasual
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Kingdom Rush - Tower Defense
Why it matched: both strategy and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Tower Defense, Strategy and 2D; released around the same time (2014).
Get ready for an epic journey to defend your kingdom against hordes of orcs, trolls, evil wizards and other nasty fiends using a vast arsenal of towers and spells at your command!Fight on forests, mountains and wastelands, customizing your defensive strategy with different tower upgrades and specializations!
Kingdom Rush - Tower Defense at a glance Released 2014 Studio Ironhide Game Studio Player sentiment 97% positive of 17,136 Price $9.99 Tower DefenseStrategy2DCasualFunnyIndieRPG
- 14
Bomber Crew
Why it matched: both war, strategy and relaxing; shares 5 player tags including World War II, Strategy and War; released around the same time (2017).
Chocks away! Bomber Crew is a strategic simulation game, where picking the right crew and keeping your bomber in tip top shape is the difference between completing your mission or losing it all! USAAF DLC NOW AVAILABLE! FLY THE ICONIC AMERICAN BOMBER!
Bomber Crew at a glance Released 2017 Studio Runner Duck Player sentiment 88% positive of 15,506 Price $15.99 World War IIStrategyWarIndieCasual
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Day of Infamy
Why it matched: both war and strategy; shares 7 player tags including World War II, War and Shooter; released around the same time (2017).
Experience close-quarters battles in iconic WWII settings. Defend the line, storm the beach, torch the enemy, or use a radio to call in fire support. Day of Infamy is a teamwork-oriented shooter that will keep you on your toes and coming back for more with its diverse game modes and authentic arsenal.
Day of Infamy at a glance Released 2017 Studio New World Interactive Player sentiment 82% positive of 22,100 Price $14.99 World War IIWarShooterStrategyGoreIndieOnline Co-Op
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Mr.Mine
Why it matched: both strategy and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Strategy, Casual and Indie.
Explore the depths of the earth and uncover hidden treasures in this addictive idle mining game. Unlock the power of your drill with hundreds of upgrades, discover mysterious relics, and unearth priceless gems. Can you master the mines and reveal their deepest secrets? Dive in and dig deep!
Mr.Mine at a glance Released 2020 Studio Playsaurus Player sentiment 92% positive of 18,635 Price Free StrategyCasualIndie2DFree to PlayBuildingRPG
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Mitos.is: The Game
Why it matched: both strategy and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Free to Play, Strategy and 2D; released around the same time (2015).
Step into the microscopic world of Mitos.is! Eat or be eaten—become the ultimate cell in a highly addictive multiplayer game. Diverse modes, daily tournaments, guilds, and gear await! The BEST game of 2015 is back!
Mitos.is: The Game at a glance Released 2015 Studio Freakinware Studios Player sentiment 81% positive of 12,054 Price Free Free to PlayStrategy2DFunnyCasualOnline Co-OpIndie
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RISK: Global Domination
Why it matched: both war, strategy and relaxing; shares 6 player tags including Free to Play, Strategy and War.
Take over the world in RISK: Global Domination, the iconic strategy board game with 100+ original and classic maps and millions of players
RISK: Global Domination at a glance Released 2020 Studio SMG Studio Player sentiment 79% positive of 41,614 Price Free Free to PlayStrategyWarCasualOnline Co-OpIndie
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Iron Harvest
Why it matched: both war, strategy and relaxing; shares 6 player tags including Strategy, Base-Building and War.
A classic real-time strategy game with an epic single player campaign, multiplayer & coop, set in the alternate reality of 1920+
Iron Harvest at a glance Released 2020 Studio KING Art Player sentiment 73% positive of 15,965 Price $29.99 StrategyBase-BuildingWarOnline Co-OpGoreCasual
- 20
Stronghold Crusader HD (2012)
Why it matched: both war and strategy; shares 6 player tags including Building, War and Base-Building; released around the same time (2013).
The highly anticipated sequel to the best-selling Stronghold, Stronghold Crusader HD throws you into historic battles and castle sieges from the Crusades with fiendish AI opponents, new units, 4 historical campaigns and over 100 unique skirmish missions.
Stronghold Crusader HD (2012) at a glance Released 2013 Studio Firefly Studios Player sentiment 97% positive of 21,059 Price $1.99 BuildingWarBase-BuildingStrategy2DTower Defense
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Stick Fight: The Game
Why it matched: both strategy and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Funny, 2D and Casual; released around the same time (2017).
Stick Fight is a physics-based couch/online fighting game where you battle it out as the iconic stick figures from the golden age of the internet.
Stick Fight: The Game at a glance Released 2017 Studio Landfall West Player sentiment 93% positive of 125,325 Price $1.99 Funny2DCasualOnline Co-OpIndieShooterStrategy
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Age of History II
Why it matched: both war, strategy and relaxing; shares 5 player tags including Strategy, War and World War II; released around the same time (2018).
Age of History II is a grand strategy wargame that is simple to learn yet hard to master.Your objective is to use military tactics and cunning diplomacy to either unify the world, or conquer it.Will the world bleed out or bow before you? The choice is yours..
Age of History II at a glance Released 2018 Studio Łukasz Jakowski Player sentiment 90% positive of 49,963 Price $5.99 StrategyWarWorld War IIIndieCasual
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Sniper Elite V2
Why it matched: both war and strategy; shares 6 player tags including World War II, Shooter and War; published by the same company; released around the same time (2012).
In the dark days of the end of World War Two amidst the ruins of Berlin, one bullet can change history…
Sniper Elite V2 at a glance Released 2012 Studio Rebellion Developments Player sentiment 88% positive of 25,465 Price Not listed World War IIShooterWarOnline Co-OpGoreStrategy
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Transformice
Why it matched: both strategy and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Free to Play, Funny and 2D; released around the same time (2015).
Transformice is an MMO platformer about dozens of mice running to bring back the cheese! Will the almighty Shaman help you or just ruin everything? Millions of levels, hectic physics, skill trees, and more importantly... hats!
Transformice at a glance Released 2015 Studio Atelier 801 Player sentiment 88% positive of 28,934 Price Free Free to PlayFunny2DCasualOnline Co-OpIndieStrategy
Common questions
What game is most like Battle Islands?
Kingdom: Classic, on the evidence we have. It both strategy and relaxing. That is a statement about overlap, not a promise you will like it as much: two games can share every tag and still feel different to play.
How is "similar to Battle Islands" decided?
By overlap on the tags Steam players applied to each game, the formal genres, the themes both sit in, and whether the same studio made them. Tags carry the most weight because players write them, so they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are ignored: matching on "Singleplayer" is matching on nothing. Every entry below shows exactly what it matched on.
Are these ranked by quality?
No. They are ordered by how much they overlap with Battle Islands. Where two games overlap equally, the better received one goes first, but that only moves a game a place or two. Each entry shows its own player sentiment so you can weigh that separately.
Do you get paid for these recommendations?
No. The order is computed from tag and genre overlap and nothing else. No placement here can be bought, and a game appearing high on this page is a statement about resemblance rather than an endorsement.