Computed from player tags · Not ranked by quality
24 games like GUNS UP! (2026)
Every game below overlaps with GUNS UP! 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: Battle Islands, which both war, strategy and relaxing.
- GUNS UP! is tagged Free to Play, Strategy, Tower Defense, Multiplayer, Base-Building, Action, War, Casual 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.
- 15 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
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Battle Islands
Why it matched: both war, strategy and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Strategy, Free to Play and Casual; released around the same time (2014).
Battle friends over air, land and sea in this epic WW2-themed battle strategy game.
Battle Islands at a glance Released 2014 Studio DR Studios Player sentiment 75% positive of 3,469 Price Free StrategyFree to PlayCasualTower DefenseWarShooterBase-Building
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Art of War: Red Tides
Why it matched: both war, strategy and relaxing; shares 6 player tags including Free to Play, Strategy and RTS; 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 Released 2016 Studio Game Science Player sentiment 79% positive of 6,954 Price Free Free to PlayStrategyRTSEarly AccessWarCasual
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Lords Mobile
Why it matched: both war, strategy and relaxing; shares 6 player tags including Free to Play, Strategy and Massively Multiplayer; released around the same time (2019).
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 PlayStrategyMassively MultiplayerWarRTSCasual
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War Selection
Why it matched: both war and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Strategy, Base-Building and Free to Play; 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 Released 2019 Studio Glyph Worlds Player sentiment 85% positive of 23,534 Price Free StrategyBase-BuildingFree to PlayRTSWarMassively MultiplayerEarly Access
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Heroes & Generals
Why it matched: both war and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Free to Play, War and Shooter; released around the same time (2016).
Shoot, blow sh!t up, fly or bark orders in the ultimate Free-to-Play, large scale, multiplayer, shooter experience. Thousands of players in multiple battles fighting one massive war of nations. The first to capture 15 cities takes the glory.
Heroes & Generals at a glance Released 2016 Studio TLM Partners Player sentiment 68% positive of 141,628 Price Not listed Free to PlayWarShooterMassively MultiplayerStrategyEarly AccessRTS
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Operation: Harsh Doorstop
Why it matched: both war, strategy and relaxing; shares 6 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 PlayShooterWarStrategyCasualEarly Access
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RISK: Global Domination
Why it matched: both war, strategy and relaxing; shares 5 player tags including Free to Play, Strategy and War; released around the same time (2020).
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 PlayStrategyWarCasualMassively Multiplayer
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Iron Harvest
Why it matched: both war, strategy and relaxing; shares 5 player tags including RTS, Strategy and Base-Building; released around the same time (2020).
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 RTSStrategyBase-BuildingWarCasual
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Total War Battles: KINGDOM
Why it matched: both war, strategy and relaxing; shares 5 player tags including Strategy, Free to Play and War; released around the same time (2015).
The Cross Platform, bite-sized Total War – Easy to pick up, quick-fire strategy gaming sessions where you can expand your realm and fight battles no matter which device you choose.
Total War Battles: KINGDOM at a glance Released 2015 Studio CREATIVE ASSEMBLY Player sentiment 52% positive of 3,499 Price Not listed StrategyFree to PlayWarRTSCasual
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Strife
Why it matched: both strategy and relaxing; shares 6 player tags including Free to Play, Strategy and RTS; released around the same time (2015).
Strife® is a truly free to play, competitive, MOBA that features non-stop action and engaging combat. Take control of powerful and versatile heroes, each capable of dominating in unique ways, and exert your will in an epic battle between two teams.
Strife at a glance Released 2015 Studio S2 Games Player sentiment 77% positive of 4,886 Price Free Free to PlayStrategyRTSMassively MultiplayerCasualEarly Access
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VEGA Conflict
Why it matched: both war and strategy; shares 6 player tags including Free to Play, Massively Multiplayer and Strategy; released around the same time (2015).
Stake your claim, command your fleets, and wage epic war in space.
VEGA Conflict at a glance Released 2015 Studio KIXEYE Player sentiment 59% positive of 5,029 Price Not listed Free to PlayMassively MultiplayerStrategyBase-BuildingRTSWar
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Knight Online
Why it matched: both war, strategy and relaxing; shares 5 player tags including Free to Play, Massively Multiplayer and War; released around the same time (2016).
The Great Battle between Karus and El Morad has arrived to Steam! Pledge allegiance to one of the Nations and put your skills to the test in one of the best PvP system in the MMORPG universe!
Knight Online at a glance Released 2016 Studio Noah System Player sentiment 51% positive of 11,259 Price Free Free to PlayMassively MultiplayerWarStrategyCasual
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Worms W.M.D
Why it matched: both war, strategy and relaxing; shares 4 player tags including Strategy, Shooter and Casual; 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 StrategyShooterCasualWar
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Gems of War - Puzzle RPG
Why it matched: both war, strategy and relaxing; shares 4 player tags including Free to Play, Strategy and Casual; 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 PlayStrategyCasualWar
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Black Squad
Why it matched: both war and strategy; shares 6 player tags including Free to Play, Shooter and Early Access; released around the same time (2019).
Black Squad is a free-to-play military first-person-shooter. Players can master their skills and show off their strategies with a wide range of game maps, modes, and weapons to choose from. Join thousands of FPS players worldwide in one of the most played games on Steam!
Black Squad at a glance Released 2019 Studio VALOFE Player sentiment 76% positive of 81,225 Price Free Free to PlayShooterEarly AccessWarMassively MultiplayerStrategy
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KARDS - The WWII Card Game
Why it matched: both war, strategy and relaxing; shares 4 player tags including Free to Play, Strategy and War; released around the same time (2020).
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.
KARDS - The WWII Card Game at a glance Released 2020 Studio 1939 Games Player sentiment 68% positive of 51,102 Price Free Free to PlayStrategyWarCasual
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METAL SLUG DEFENSE
Why it matched: both strategy and relaxing; shares 6 player tags including Free to Play, Tower Defense and Strategy; released around the same time (2015).
“METAL SLUG”, the pinnacle of 2D action-shooting on NEOGEO returns in a brand new strategy game on Steam!
METAL SLUG DEFENSE at a glance Released 2015 Studio SNK CORPORATION Player sentiment 57% positive of 2,230 Price Free Free to PlayTower DefenseStrategyShooterMassively MultiplayerCasual
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Dyson Sphere Program
Why it matched: both strategy and relaxing; shares 5 player tags including Base-Building, Strategy and Early Access; released around the same time (2021).
Build the most efficient intergalactic factory in space simulation strategy game Dyson Sphere Program! Harness the power of stars, collect resources, plan and design production lines and develop your interstellar factory from a small space workshop to a galaxy-wide industrial empire.
Dyson Sphere Program at a glance Released 2021 Studio Youthcat Studio Player sentiment 97% positive of 91,586 Price $19.99 Base-BuildingStrategyEarly AccessRTSCasual
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ShellShock Live
Why it matched: both strategy and relaxing; shares 5 player tags including Strategy, Shooter and Casual; released around the same time (2020).
Demolish your friends with hundreds of upgradable weapons shot from your customizable tank in this action-packed online multiplayer tanks game. Earn XP to level up and unlock new tanks, weapons, and gear. Fight against or alongside your friends for strategic team or free-for-all matches.
ShellShock Live at a glance Released 2020 Studio kChamp Games Player sentiment 93% positive of 35,594 Price $9.99 StrategyShooterCasualEarly AccessMassively Multiplayer
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Kingdom: Classic
Why it matched: both strategy and relaxing; shares 5 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-BuildingCasualTower Defense
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Bloons TD Battles
Why it matched: both strategy and relaxing; shares 5 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 DefenseStrategyCasualMassively Multiplayer
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War of Rights
Why it matched: both war and strategy; shares 5 player tags including War, Strategy and Shooter; released around the same time (2018).
War of Rights is a first person multiplayer game featuring massive 400 player battles with a focus on historical authenticity, teamplay and immersion. It is set during the perilous days of the American Civil War, in the Maryland Campaign of September, 1862.
War of Rights at a glance Released 2018 Studio Campfire Games Player sentiment 88% positive of 15,040 Price $29.99 WarStrategyShooterEarly AccessMassively Multiplayer
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Stormgate
Why it matched: both war and strategy; shares 6 player tags including Early Access, RTS and Base-Building.
Stormgate is a free-to-play real-time strategy game with a full single-player campaign, 3-player co-op, and PvP versus modes on over 60 maps. Our Editor is also freely available for you to craft just about any custom game mode you can imagine. Join our development journey today!
Stormgate at a glance Released 2025 Studio Frost Giant Studios Player sentiment 47% positive of 9,243 Price Free Early AccessRTSBase-BuildingStrategyWarFree to Play
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Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition
Why it matched: both war and strategy; shares 5 player tags including Strategy, Base-Building and RTS; released around the same time (2020).
Lead powerful civilizations across the globe, master strategies and tactics, and relive history in co op battles—now remastered in stunning 4K and modernized gameplay.
Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition at a glance Released 2020 Studio World's Edge Player sentiment 86% positive of 54,770 Price $34.99 StrategyBase-BuildingRTSWarFree to Play
Common questions
What game is most like GUNS UP!?
Battle Islands, on the evidence we have. It both war, 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 GUNS UP!" 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 GUNS UP!. 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.