Computed from player tags · Not ranked by quality
24 games like Cortex Command (2026)
Every game below overlaps with Cortex Command 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 games like Cortex Command on a map
Compare the whole catalogueThe same 24 games, plotted rather than listed. The two axes below are the ones the ranking is built from, so a game sitting high and right is a game the formula placed near the top. Change either axis to see the field a different way. Where we hold a publisher wordmark, the game is drawn as its mark rather than a dot.
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Players. The share of Steam reviews marked positive, pulled toward the catalogue average in proportion to how few reviews stand behind it. A game with 200 reviews moves a long way toward the average; one with 200,000 barely moves at all. Without this a title sitting at 100 percent on nine reviews outranks Half-Life 2 at 98 percent on 278,000.
Popularity. A blend of two things that are not the same. Audience is how many people wrote a Steam review, which is a floor on how many played it. Reach is how many language editions of Wikipedia document the game, which is cultural footprint rather than sales. A game can score high on one and low on the other: a huge free-to-play title has audience without reach, and a landmark console exclusive has reach without a Steam audience at all. Where both exist they are averaged; where only one does, that one carries it.
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The short version
- Closest match: Kerbal Space Program, which both open world, science fiction, strategy and difficult.
- Cortex Command is tagged Strategy, Indie, Action, 2D, Physics, Sandbox, Pixel Graphics, Moddable 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.
- 3 are free to download, so you can test the resemblance yourself at no cost.
Why players value Cortex Command
The five things Steam players tag Cortex Command with most. This is the yardstick every game below is measured against: the closer a game matches these, the more it is likely to scratch the same itch.
- Strategy
- Indie
- Action
- 2D
- Physics
| Reception | on Steam (72% of 6,034) |
|---|---|
| Watch-outs | no widespread problems reported by players |
| Price | $19.99 |
Tags, sentiment and reported problems come from Steam players; the story line is from Wikipedia. We do not add a written opinion of our own.
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
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Kerbal Space Program
Why it matched: both open world, science fiction, strategy and difficult; shares 8 player tags including Sandbox, Physics and Moddable; released around the same time (2015).
In Kerbal Space Program, take charge of the space program for the alien race known as the Kerbals. You have access to an array of parts to assemble fully-functional spacecraft that flies (or doesn’t) based on realistic aerodynamic and orbital physics.
Kerbal Space Program at a glance Released 2015 Studio Squad Player sentiment 96% positive of 146,438 Price $39.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.4/10 · Steam: (96% of 146,438)
Matches Cortex Command on: 3 of 5 — Strategy, Indie, Physics
Why players like it: Space, Simulation, Sandbox, Physics, Science — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Cortex Command: $39.99 — $20.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Cortex Command:SandboxPhysicsModdableIndieSci-fiDifficultReplay ValueStrategy
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Polarity
Why it matched: both open world, science fiction, strategy and difficult; shares 7 player tags including Indie, Local Co-Op and Strategy; released around the same time (2016).
Polarity takes it to the next level, demanding all of your wits and reflexes. Full-featured local co-op campaign.
Polarity at a glance Released 2016 Studio Bluebutton Games Player sentiment 79% positive of 4,668 Price $12.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.6/10 · Steam: (79% of 4,668)
Matches Cortex Command on: 3 of 5 — Strategy, Indie, Action
Why players like it: Puzzle, First-Person, Indie, Local Co-Op, Adventure — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Cortex Command: $12.99 — $7.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Cortex Command:IndieLocal Co-OpStrategyPlatformerSci-fiSandboxDifficult
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The Escapists 2
Why it matched: both open world, strategy and difficult; shares 8 player tags including Strategy, Pixel Graphics and 2D.
Craft, Steal, Brawl and Escape! It’s time to bust out of the toughest prisons in the world as you return to the life of an inmate in The Escapists 2, now with multiplayer! Have you got what it takes to escape?
The Escapists 2 at a glance Released 2017 Studio Team17 Player sentiment 91% positive of 33,775 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: (91% of 33,775)
Matches Cortex Command on: 4 of 5 — Strategy, Indie, Action, 2D
Why players like it: Multiplayer, Strategy, Pixel Graphics, Online Co-Op, Co-op — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Cortex Command: $19.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Cortex Command:StrategyPixel Graphics2DLocal Co-OpIndieSandboxSplit ScreenDifficult
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Oxygen Not Included
Why it matched: both open world, science fiction, strategy and difficult; shares 6 player tags including 2D, Sandbox and Strategy.
Oxygen Not Included is a space-colony simulation game. Deep inside an alien space rock your industrious crew will need to master science, overcome strange new lifeforms, and harness incredible space tech to survive, and possibly, thrive.
Oxygen Not Included at a glance Released 2019 Studio Klei Entertainment Player sentiment 97% positive of 143,589 Price $24.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.6/10 · Steam: (97% of 143,589)
Matches Cortex Command on: 3 of 5 — Strategy, Indie, 2D
Why players like it: Colony Sim, Base-Building, Survival, Resource Management, Building — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Cortex Command: $24.99 — $5.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Cortex Command:2DSandboxStrategyIndieSci-fiDifficult
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Dungeon of the ENDLESS
Why it matched: both science fiction, strategy and difficult; shares 7 player tags including Strategy, Pixel Graphics 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 Released 2014 Studio AMPLITUDE Studios Player sentiment 85% positive of 14,040 Price $11.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.3/10 · Steam: (85% of 14,040)
Matches Cortex Command on: 3 of 5 — Strategy, Indie, 2D
Why players like it: Rogue-like, Strategy, Tower Defense, Pixel Graphics, Indie — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Cortex Command: $11.99 — $8.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Cortex Command:StrategyPixel GraphicsIndieSci-fiDifficultReplay Value2D
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Stoneshard
Why it matched: both open world, strategy and difficult; shares 7 player tags including Strategy, Pixel Graphics and 2D.
Stoneshard is a hardcore turn-based RPG about the harsh life of a medieval mercenary: travel with your own caravan, descend into procedurally generated dungeons, learn new skills, survive hunger and injuries - and remember, every mistake can mean death and loss of progress.
Stoneshard at a glance Released 2020 Studio Ink Stains Games Player sentiment 75% positive of 35,515 Price $24.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.8/10 · Steam: (75% of 35,515)
Matches Cortex Command on: 3 of 5 — Strategy, Indie, 2D
Why players like it: RPG, Rogue-like, Strategy, Pixel Graphics, Survival — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Cortex Command: $24.99 — $5.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Cortex Command:StrategyPixel Graphics2DIndieDifficultReplay ValueSandbox
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Scribblenauts Unlimited
Why it matched: both open world and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Sandbox, 2D and Strategy; released around the same time (2012).
The best-selling, award-winning franchise is back – on your home PC in gorgeous HD for the first time.
Scribblenauts Unlimited at a glance Released 2012 Studio 5th Cell Media Player sentiment 94% positive of 12,381 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: (94% of 12,381)
Matches Cortex Command on: 4 of 5 — Strategy, Indie, Action, 2D
Why players like it: Puzzle, Casual, Adventure, Sandbox, Family Friendly — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Cortex Command: $19.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Cortex Command:Sandbox2DStrategyModdablePlatformerReplay ValueIndie
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The Escapists
Why it matched: both open world, strategy and difficult; shares 6 player tags including Pixel Graphics, Strategy and 2D; 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 Released 2015 Studio Mouldy Toof Studios Player sentiment 90% positive of 16,194 Price $3.59 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.5/10 · Steam: (90% of 16,194)
Matches Cortex Command on: 4 of 5 — Strategy, Indie, Action, 2D
Why players like it: Pixel Graphics, Strategy, Crafting, Singleplayer, 2D — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Cortex Command: $3.59 — $16.40 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Cortex Command:Pixel GraphicsStrategy2DIndieDifficultSandbox
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Barotrauma
Why it matched: both science fiction, strategy and difficult; shares 7 player tags including 2D, Sci-fi and Strategy.
Barotrauma is a 2D co-op submarine simulator – in space, with survival horror and RPG elements. Steer your submarine, complete missions, fight monsters, fix leaks, operate machinery, man the guns and craft items, and stay alert: danger in Barotrauma doesn’t announce itself!
Barotrauma at a glance Released 2023 Studio FakeFish Player sentiment 94% positive of 89,445 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.3/10 · Steam: (94% of 89,445)
Matches Cortex Command on: 3 of 5 — Strategy, Action, 2D
Why players like it: Co-op, Multiplayer, Survival, Submarine, Survival Horror — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Cortex Command: $19.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Cortex Command:2DSci-fiStrategyDifficultModdableGoreViolent
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VVVVVV
Why it matched: both open world, science fiction and difficult; shares 6 player tags including Pixel Graphics, Platformer and Indie; released around the same time (2010).
VVVVVV is a platform game all about exploring one simple mechanical idea - what if you reversed gravity instead of jumping?
VVVVVV at a glance Released 2010 Studio Terry Cavanagh Player sentiment 96% positive of 10,540 Price $4.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: (96% of 10,540)
Matches Cortex Command on: 3 of 5 — Indie, Action, 2D
Why players like it: Pixel Graphics, Precision Platformer, Platformer, Indie, 2D Platformer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Cortex Command: $4.99 — $15.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Cortex Command:Pixel GraphicsPlatformerIndieDifficult2DSci-fi
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FTL: Faster Than Light
Why it matched: both science fiction, strategy and difficult; shares 6 player tags including Strategy, Sci-fi and Indie; released around the same time (2012).
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 Released 2012 Studio Subset Games Player sentiment 95% positive of 78,616 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.4/10 · Steam: (95% of 78,616)
Matches Cortex Command on: 3 of 5 — Strategy, Indie, 2D
Why players like it: Rogue-like, Space, Strategy, Sci-fi, Indie — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Cortex Command: $9.99 — $10.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Cortex Command:StrategySci-fiIndieDifficultReplay Value2D
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Katana ZERO
Why it matched: both science fiction and difficult; shares 8 player tags including Pixel Graphics, Platformer and Indie.
Katana ZERO is a stylish neo-noir, action-platformer featuring breakneck action and instant-death combat. Slash, dash, and manipulate time to unravel your past in a beautifully brutal acrobatic display.
Katana ZERO at a glance Released 2019 Studio Askiisoft Player sentiment 98% positive of 76,036 Price $14.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.5/10 · Steam: (98% of 76,036)
Matches Cortex Command on: 3 of 5 — Indie, Action, 2D
Why players like it: Pixel Graphics, Action, Great Soundtrack, Story Rich, Platformer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Cortex Command: $14.99 — $5.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Cortex Command:Pixel GraphicsPlatformerIndie2DViolentDifficultGoreSci-fi
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Awesomenauts
Why it matched: both science fiction and strategy; shares 7 player tags including 2D, Platformer and Indie; released around the same time (2012).
Use your power, show your might! Play this Multiplayer Online Battle Arena (MOBA) game! AWESOMENAUTS combines 2D platforming with team-based strategy and hero based action. Whether you are a new recruit or an intergalactic legend, play AWESOMENAUTS!
Awesomenauts at a glance Released 2012 Studio Ronimo Games Player sentiment 85% positive of 26,853 Price $8.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.5/10 · Steam: (85% of 26,853)
Matches Cortex Command on: 4 of 5 — Strategy, Indie, Action, 2D
Why players like it: MOBA, Multiplayer, 2D, Platformer, Action — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Cortex Command: $8.99 — $11.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Cortex Command:2DPlatformerIndieLocal Co-OpStrategyLocal MultiplayerSci-fi
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Elite Dangerous
Why it matched: both open world, science fiction, strategy and difficult; shares 4 player tags including Sci-fi, Sandbox and Difficult; released around the same time (2014).
Take control of your own starship and blaze your trail in an ever-changing galaxy. Master the arts of combat, mining and trade or venture out into the unknown across a 1:1 scale universe.
Elite Dangerous at a glance Released 2014 Studio Frontier Developments Player sentiment 77% positive of 107,348 Price $5.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.0/10 · Steam: (77% of 107,348)
Matches Cortex Command on: 2 of 5 — Strategy, Action
Why players like it: Space Sim, Space, Open World, Exploration, Sci-fi — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Cortex Command: $5.99 — $14.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, performance and stutter, will not launch or install, servers and connection (details)
Shared with Cortex Command:Sci-fiSandboxDifficultStrategy
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ENDLESS Space 2
Why it matched: both open world, science fiction and strategy; shares 6 player tags including Strategy, Sci-fi and Moddable.
ENDLESS Space™ 2 is a Strategic Space Opera, featuring the compelling “just one more turn” gameplay, set in the mysterious ENDLESS Universe™. As the leader of your civilization, will you impose your vision and build the greatest stellar empire?
ENDLESS Space 2 at a glance Released 2017 Studio AMPLITUDE Studios Player sentiment 83% positive of 23,056 Price $7.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.4/10 · Steam: (83% of 23,056)
Matches Cortex Command on: 3 of 5 — Strategy, Indie, Action
Why players like it: Strategy, Space, Sci-fi, 4X, Turn-Based Strategy — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Cortex Command: $7.99 — $12.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Cortex Command:StrategySci-fiModdableSandboxIndieRTS
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Fallout: A Post Nuclear Role Playing Game
Why it matched: both open world, science fiction, strategy and difficult; shares 4 player tags including Sci-fi, 2D and Difficult; released around the same time (2015).
You've just unearthed the classic post-apocalyptic role-playing game that revitalized the entire CRPG genre. The Fallout® SPECIAL system allows drastically different types of characters, meaningful decisions and development that puts you in complete control. Explore the devastated ruins of a golden age civilization.
Fallout: A Post Nuclear Role Playing Game at a glance Released 2015 Studio Interplay Inc. Player sentiment 94% positive of 25,164 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: (94% of 25,164)
Matches Cortex Command on: 1 of 5 — 2D
Why players like it: RPG, Post-apocalyptic, Classic, Open World, Isometric — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Cortex Command: $9.99 — $10.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Cortex Command:Sci-fi2DDifficultSandbox
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Door Kickers
Why it matched: both strategy and difficult; shares 7 player tags including Strategy, Indie and 2D; released around the same time (2014).
Door Kickers is an innovative realtime strategy game that puts you in charge of a SWAT team and lets you command them during a tactical intervention.
Door Kickers at a glance Released 2014 Studio KillHouse Games Player sentiment 94% positive of 10,057 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: (94% of 10,057)
Matches Cortex Command on: 4 of 5 — Strategy, Indie, Action, 2D
Why players like it: Tactical, Strategy, Top-Down, Simulation, Action — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Cortex Command: $19.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Cortex Command:StrategyIndie2DReplay ValueRTSModdableDifficult
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Sins of a Solar Empire: Rebellion
Why it matched: both open world, science fiction and strategy; shares 5 player tags including Strategy, RTS and Sandbox; released around the same time (2012).
Command a space-faring empire in Sins of a Solar Empire: Rebellion, the new stand-alone expansion that combines 4X depth with real-time strategy gameplay.
Sins of a Solar Empire: Rebellion at a glance Released 2012 Studio Ironclad Games Corporation Player sentiment 93% positive of 16,339 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: (93% of 16,339)
Matches Cortex Command on: 1 of 5 — Strategy
Why players like it: Management, Diplomacy, Online Co-Op, Multiplayer, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Cortex Command: $19.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Cortex Command:StrategyRTSSandboxSci-fiReplay Value
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Endless Sky
Why it matched: both open world, science fiction and strategy; shares 5 player tags including Sci-fi, 2D and Indie; released around the same time (2015).
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.
Endless Sky at a glance Released 2015 Studio Michael Zahniser Player sentiment 92% positive of 7,092 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.6/10 · Steam: (92% of 7,092)
Matches Cortex Command on: 4 of 5 — Strategy, Indie, Action, 2D
Why players like it: Space, Free to Play, Open World, Singleplayer, Sci-fi — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Cortex Command: Free — free
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Cortex Command:Sci-fi2DIndieSandboxStrategy
- 20
Bloons TD Battles
Why it matched: both open world, strategy and difficult; shares 5 player tags including Strategy, 2D and Difficult; 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 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: (91% of 29,313)
Matches Cortex Command on: 4 of 5 — Strategy, Indie, Action, 2D
Why players like it: Free to Play, Tower Defense, Multiplayer, Strategy, Competitive — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Cortex Command: Free — free
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Cortex Command:Strategy2DDifficultSandboxIndie
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Poly Bridge
Why it matched: both open world, strategy and difficult; shares 5 player tags including Physics, Sandbox and Difficult; released around the same time (2016).
Unleash your engineering creativity with an engaging and fresh bridge-building simulator with all the bells and whistles. Enjoy hours of physics-based puzzle solving in the Campaign and then jump in the Sandbox to create your own bridge designs and puzzles!
Poly Bridge at a glance Released 2016 Studio Dry Cactus Player sentiment 91% positive of 18,905 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.6/10 · Steam: (91% of 18,905)
Matches Cortex Command on: 3 of 5 — Strategy, Indie, Physics
Why players like it: Building, Simulation, Physics, Puzzle, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Cortex Command: $9.99 — $10.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Cortex Command:PhysicsSandboxDifficultIndieStrategy
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King Arthur's Gold
Why it matched: both open world and strategy; shares 6 player tags including 2D, Pixel Graphics and Indie; released around the same time (2013).
Would you enjoy building CASTLES, traps and siege machines in MULTIPLAYER? And then undermine your opponents castle and collapse it with 2D PHYSICS & DESTRUCTION?
King Arthur's Gold at a glance Released 2013 Studio Transhuman Design Player sentiment 84% positive of 5,228 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.2/10 · Steam: (84% of 5,228)
Matches Cortex Command on: 4 of 5 — Strategy, Indie, Action, 2D
Why players like it: Multiplayer, 2D, Action, Pixel Graphics, Building — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Cortex Command: Free — free
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Cortex Command:2DPixel GraphicsIndieSandboxPlatformerStrategy
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Forts
Why it matched: both open world and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Physics, Strategy and Moddable.
Unleash your creativity and strategic prowess in Forts, the exhilarating physics-based RTS! Design, construct, and customize imposing fortresses, bristling with devastating firepower, and blast your opponent’s buildings to rubble!
Forts at a glance Released 2017 Studio EarthWork Games Player sentiment 92% positive of 25,318 Price $14.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: (92% of 25,318)
Matches Cortex Command on: 5 of 5 — Strategy, Indie, Action, 2D, Physics
Why players like it: Base-Building, Multiplayer, Physics, Strategy, Destruction — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Cortex Command: $14.99 — $5.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Cortex Command:PhysicsStrategyModdableSandbox2DIndiePixel Graphics
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ENDLESS Space - Definitive Edition
Why it matched: both open world, science fiction and strategy; shares 5 player tags including Strategy, Sci-fi and Indie; released around the same time (2012).
ENDLESS Space™ is a turn-based 4X strategy game, covering the space colonization age in the ENDLESS Universe™, where you can control every aspect of your civilization as you strive for galactic domination.
ENDLESS Space - Definitive Edition at a glance Released 2012 Studio AMPLITUDE Studios Player sentiment 81% positive of 9,598 Price $2.49 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.1/10 · Steam: (81% of 9,598)
Matches Cortex Command on: 2 of 5 — Strategy, Indie
Why players like it: Strategy, 4X, Space, Sci-fi, Turn-Based Strategy — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Cortex Command: $2.49 — $17.50 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Cortex Command:StrategySci-fiIndieReplay ValueSandbox
Common questions
What game is most like Cortex Command?
Kerbal Space Program, on the evidence we have. It both open world, science fiction, strategy 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 Cortex Command" 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 Cortex Command. 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.