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24 games like Bomber Crew (2026)

Recomputed 2 September 2026 · Ordered by overlap, not by score · Free to read, nothing here is paid for

Every game below overlaps with Bomber Crew 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: Bloons TD 6, which both survival, strategy, relaxing and difficult.
  • Bomber Crew is tagged World War II, Simulation, Strategy, Management, Flight, Singleplayer, War, Indie 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.
  • 7 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. 1

    Bloons TD 6

    Why it matched: both survival, strategy, relaxing and difficult; shares 7 player tags including Strategy, Casual and 3D; released around the same time (2018).

    The Bloons are back and better than ever! Get ready for a massive 3D tower defense game designed to give you hours and hours of the best strategy gaming available.

    Bloons TD 6 at a glance
    Released2018StudioNinja Kiwi
    Player sentiment97% positive of 394,354Price$13.99

    StrategyCasual3DCartoonyDifficultCuteSurvival

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  2. 2

    Lobotomy Corporation | Monster Management Simulation

    Why it matched: both atmospheric, strategy and difficult; shares 8 player tags including Management, Difficult and Simulation; released around the same time (2018).

    A roguelite monster-management simulation inspired by the likes of the SCP Foundation, Cabin in the Woods, and Warehouse 13. Order your employees to perform work with the creatures and watch as it unfolds; harness greater energy, and expand the facility

    Lobotomy Corporation | Monster Management Simulation at a glance
    Released2018StudioProjectMoon
    Player sentiment94% positive of 56,811Price$24.99

    ManagementDifficultSimulationIndieStrategyCuteRogue-likeRogue-lite

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  3. 3

    Kingdom: Classic

    Why it matched: both survival, atmospheric, strategy and relaxing; shares 6 player tags including Strategy, Simulation and Management; 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
    Released2015StudioNoio
    Player sentiment91% positive of 22,707PriceFree

    StrategySimulationManagementSurvivalCasualIndie

    Full entryGames like this oneStore page

  4. 4

    Men of War: Assault Squad 2

    Why it matched: both war, atmospheric, strategy and difficult; shares 6 player tags including Strategy, World War II and War; released around the same time (2014).

    Men of War: Assault Squad 2 expands the real-time tactics series with new skirmish missions, massive multiplayer battles, enhanced visuals, improved AI, and full Direct Control. Command five factions across 65 maps, 250 vehicles, and 200 soldiers in one of the most detailed WWII RTS experiences.

    Men of War: Assault Squad 2 at a glance
    Released2014StudioDigitalmindsoft
    Player sentiment91% positive of 46,631Price$29.99

    StrategyWorld War IIWarSimulationMilitaryDifficult

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  5. 5

    Counter-Strike: Source

    Why it matched: both survival, war, atmospheric, strategy and difficult; shares 6 player tags including Military, War and Strategy.

    Counter-Strike: Source blends Counter-Strike's award-winning teamplay action with the advanced technology of Source™ technology.

    Counter-Strike: Source at a glance
    Released2004StudioValve
    Player sentiment96% positive of 193,040Price$9.99

    MilitaryWarStrategyDifficultSurvivalSimulation

    Full entryGames like this oneStore page

  6. 6

    FTL: Faster Than Light

    Why it matched: both survival, strategy and difficult; shares 8 player tags including Rogue-like, Strategy and Indie.

    This "spaceship simulation roguelike-like" allows you to take your ship and crew on an adventure through a randomly generated galaxy filled with glory and bitter defeat.

    FTL: Faster Than Light at a glance
    Released2012StudioSubset Games
    Player sentiment95% positive of 78,616Price$9.99

    Rogue-likeStrategyIndiePerma DeathDifficultRogue-liteSurvivalSimulation

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  7. 7

    FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY'S: HELP WANTED

    Why it matched: both survival, atmospheric, strategy, relaxing and difficult; shares 5 player tags including Survival, Casual and Difficult; released around the same time (2019).

    Five Nights at Freddy’s: Help Wanted is a collection of classic and original mini-games set in the Five Nights universe. Experience the horror in flat (non-VR) mode or VR. Oculus Rift and HTC Vive are supported. A VR Headset is NOT required to play.

    FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY'S: HELP WANTED at a glance
    Released2019StudioSteel Wool Studios
    Player sentiment96% positive of 13,118Price$29.99

    SurvivalCasualDifficultIndieStrategy

    Full entryGames like this oneStore page

  8. 8

    Friday the 13th: Killer Puzzle

    Why it matched: both atmospheric, strategy, relaxing and difficult; shares 6 player tags including Casual, Strategy and Indie; released around the same time (2018).

    Help legendary horror icon Jason Voorhees stalk and slay campers across 100+ puzzle levels in a hilariously off kilter puzzle game. Jason will terrorize victims from the campgrounds of Crystal Lake to the highrises of Manhattan, from supermax prisons to space stations... and beyond!

    Friday the 13th: Killer Puzzle at a glance
    Released2018StudioBlue Wizard Digital
    Player sentiment94% positive of 6,080PriceNot listed

    CasualStrategyIndieDifficultCuteSimulation

    Full entryGames like this oneStore page

  9. 9

    War Selection

    Why it matched: both survival, war, atmospheric and strategy; shares 6 player tags including Strategy, Military and War; released around the same time (2019).

    War Selection is a compelling RTS game featuring base building, resource extraction and warfare. Evolve from a stone age tribe to a distinct industrial nation with unique game mechanics and battle for supremacy with dozens of players on a unique procedurally generated map.

    War Selection at a glance
    Released2019StudioGlyph Worlds
    Player sentiment85% positive of 23,534PriceFree

    StrategyMilitaryWarSurvivalManagementIndie

    Full entryGames like this oneStore page

  10. 10

    Mitos.is: The Game

    Why it matched: both survival, strategy, relaxing and difficult; shares 6 player tags including Strategy, Survival and Casual; 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
    Released2015StudioFreakinware Studios
    Player sentiment81% positive of 12,054PriceFree

    StrategySurvivalCasualSimulationIndieDifficult

    Full entryGames like this oneStore page

  11. 11

    IXION

    Why it matched: both survival, atmospheric, strategy and difficult; shares 6 player tags including Strategy, Survival and Simulation.

    IXION is an unrelenting, city-building odyssey across the stars. As Administrator of the Tiqqun, DOLOS’ prototype space station, you are tasked with balancing preservation and exploration as you manage infrastructure, resources and crew. Can you keep the flame of humanity alight in the cold dark?

    IXION at a glance
    Released2022StudioBulwark Studios
    Player sentiment79% positive of 17,614Price$10.49

    StrategySurvivalSimulationManagementDifficultIndie

    Full entryGames like this oneStore page

  12. 12

    Jurassic World Evolution 2

    Why it matched: both survival, atmospheric, strategy and relaxing; shares 5 player tags including Simulation, Management and Strategy; released around the same time (2021).

    Jurassic World Evolution 2 is the much-anticipated sequel to Frontier’s highly successful Jurassic World Evolution. This bold new era in the Jurassic World Evolution game franchise builds upon the ground-breaking and immersive 2018 management simulation.

    Jurassic World Evolution 2 at a glance
    Released2021StudioFrontier Developments
    Player sentiment90% positive of 47,023Price$59.99

    SimulationManagementStrategySurvivalCasual

    Full entryGames like this oneStore page

  13. 13

    Jurassic World Evolution

    Why it matched: both survival, atmospheric, strategy and relaxing; shares 5 player tags including Simulation, Management and Strategy; released around the same time (2018).

    Place yourself at the heart of the Jurassic franchise and build your own Jurassic World. Bioengineer dinosaurs that think, feel and react intelligently to the world around them and face threats posed by espionage, breakouts and devastating tropical storms in an uncertain world where life always finds a way.

    Jurassic World Evolution at a glance
    Released2018StudioFrontier Developments
    Player sentiment87% positive of 55,272Price$44.99

    SimulationManagementStrategySurvivalCasual

    Full entryGames like this oneStore page

  14. 14

    Dungeon of the ENDLESS

    Why it matched: both survival, strategy and difficult; shares 7 player tags including Rogue-like, Strategy and Indie; released around the same time (2014).

    Dungeon of the ENDLESS™ is a Rogue-Like Dungeon-Defense game, in which the player and their team of heroes must protect the generator of their crashed ship while exploring an ever-expanding dungeon, all while facing waves of monsters and special events as they try to find their way out...

    Dungeon of the ENDLESS at a glance
    Released2014StudioAMPLITUDE Studios
    Player sentiment85% positive of 14,040Price$11.99

    Rogue-likeStrategyIndiePerma DeathDifficultSurvivalRogue-lite

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  15. 15

    Who's Your Daddy?!

    Why it matched: both survival, strategy, relaxing and difficult; shares 6 player tags including Simulation, Strategy and Casual; released around the same time (2016).

    Who's Your Daddy is a casual multiplayer game featuring a clueless father attempting to prevent his infant son from certain death. Play with up to 7 of your friends, and test your parenting skills in a competitive setup with wacky physics and over 67 potentially ominous household items.

    Who's Your Daddy?! at a glance
    Released2016StudioEvil Tortilla Games
    Player sentiment80% positive of 31,936Price$9.99

    SimulationStrategyCasualIndieDifficultSurvival

    Full entryGames like this oneStore page

  16. 16

    Operation: Harsh Doorstop

    Why it matched: both war, strategy and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Military, Simulation 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
    Released2023StudioDrakeling Labs
    Player sentiment78% positive of 20,668PriceFree

    MilitarySimulationWarStrategyCasualWorld War IIIndie

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  17. 17

    Papers, Please

    Why it matched: both atmospheric, strategy, relaxing and difficult; shares 5 player tags including Indie, Simulation and Strategy; released around the same time (2013).

    Congratulations. The October labor lottery is complete. Your name was pulled. For immediate placement, report to the Ministry of Admission at Grestin Border Checkpoint. An apartment will be provided for you and your family in East Grestin. Expect a Class-8 dwelling.

    Papers, Please at a glance
    Released2013StudioLucas Pope
    Player sentiment97% positive of 80,337Price$9.99

    IndieSimulationStrategyCasualDifficult

    Full entryGames like this oneStore page

  18. 18

    Mini Metro

    Why it matched: both strategy, relaxing and difficult; shares 6 player tags including Strategy, Simulation and Indie; released around the same time (2015).

    Mini Metro is a strategy simulation game about designing a subway map for a growing city. Draw lines between stations and start your trains running. As new stations open, redraw your lines to keep them efficient. Decide where to use your limited resources. How long can you keep the city moving?

    Mini Metro at a glance
    Released2015StudioDinosaur Polo Club
    Player sentiment96% positive of 16,729Price$9.99

    StrategySimulationIndieCasualManagementDifficult

    Full entryGames like this oneStore page

  19. 19

    Freddy Fazbear's Pizzeria Simulator

    Why it matched: both survival, atmospheric, strategy and difficult; shares 5 player tags including Simulation, Difficult and Indie; released around the same time (2017).

    Start your own Freddy Fazbear's Pizzeria with Freddy Fazbear Pizzeria Simulator!

    Freddy Fazbear's Pizzeria Simulator at a glance
    Released2017StudioScott Cawthon
    Player sentiment94% positive of 33,261PriceFree

    SimulationDifficultIndieStrategyManagement

    Full entryGames like this oneStore page

  20. 20

    Frostpunk

    Why it matched: both survival, atmospheric, strategy and difficult; shares 5 player tags including Survival, Strategy and Simulation; released around the same time (2018).

    Frostpunk is the first society survival game. As the ruler of the last city on Earth, it is your duty to manage both its citizens and infrastructure. What decisions will you make to ensure your society's survival? What will you do when pushed to breaking point? Who will you become in the process?

    Frostpunk at a glance
    Released2018Studio11 Bit Studios
    Player sentiment93% positive of 137,121Price$29.99

    SurvivalStrategySimulationManagementDifficult

    Full entryGames like this oneStore page

  21. 21

    100% Orange Juice

    Why it matched: both survival, strategy, relaxing and difficult; shares 5 player tags including Cute, Strategy and Indie; released around the same time (2014).

    100% Orange Juice is a digital multiplayer board game populated by developer Orange Juice's all-star cast. Characters from Flying Red Barrel, QP Shooting, Suguri and Sora come together with all-new characters to duke it out... with dice.

    100% Orange Juice at a glance
    Released2014StudioOrange_Juice
    Player sentiment91% positive of 30,159Price$6.99

    CuteStrategyIndieCasualDifficult

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  22. 22

    The Escapists

    Why it matched: both survival, strategy and difficult; shares 6 player tags including Strategy, Simulation and Indie; released around the same time (2015).

    The Escapists provides players the opportunity of experiencing a light-hearted insight into everyday prison life with the main objective being that of escaping!

    The Escapists at a glance
    Released2015StudioMouldy Toof Studios
    Player sentiment90% positive of 16,194Price$3.59

    StrategySimulationIndieSurvivalDifficultRogue-like

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  23. 23

    Fallout Shelter

    Why it matched: both survival, atmospheric, strategy and relaxing; shares 5 player tags including Survival, Management and Simulation; 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
    Released2015StudioBethesda Game Studios
    Player sentiment88% positive of 82,585PriceFree

    SurvivalManagementSimulationStrategyCasual

    Full entryGames like this oneStore page

  24. 24

    Art of War: Red Tides

    Why it matched: both survival, war, strategy and relaxing; shares 5 player tags including Strategy, War and Indie; released around the same time (2016).

    Art of War: Red Tides is a fair multiplayer strategy game that allows different teams on the same platform (e.g. smartphones, PC, etc.) to battle against each other. You will encounter players around the world!

    Art of War: Red Tides at a glance
    Released2016StudioGame Science
    Player sentiment79% positive of 6,954PriceFree

    StrategyWarIndieCasualSurvival

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Common questions

What game is most like Bomber Crew?

Bloons TD 6, on the evidence we have. It both survival, strategy, relaxing and difficult. 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 Bomber Crew" 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 Bomber Crew. 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.

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