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If Infested Planet left you wanting more, this list of 50 similar games is for you. Each one shares part of its essence — real-time strategy, tactical combat and a sci-fi setting — and the NextGameLike editorial team ranks them by a similarity score computed across 9 attributes. Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars comes closest (72/100).

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The closest game to Infested Planet is Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars — scoring 72/100 on our similarity scale. Revenge of the Titans and Defense Grid: The Awakening follow close behind.

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Top games similar to Infested Planet

50 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Infested Planet. Each one has been evaluated across 9 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

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Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars

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Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars
Closest on genre
StrategyTower Defense
SoloMeleeTacticalSci-FiIsometric
Year 2007Dev Electronic Arts Los Angeles · Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Xbox

Shelved next to Infested Planet for good reason: melee combat, a sci-fi setting and single-player focus. Both also lean on an isometric view. The distance is in game mode and visuals — its own ground is post-apocalyptic world and multiplayer gameplay.

Genre100Combat100Setting68Visuals56Game mode54
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Revenge of the Titans

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Revenge of the Titans
Closest on game mode
StrategyTower Defense
SoloMeleeSci-FiIsometric2DTop-Down
Year 2010Dev Puppygames · Puppy GamesPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

The thread back to Infested Planet runs through melee combat, a sci-fi setting and single-player focus. Both also lean on a top-down view. The distance is in combat — its own ground is punishing difficulty and pixel art.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Visuals89Combat46
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Defense Grid: The Awakening

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Defense Grid: The Awakening
StrategyTower Defense
SoloTacticalSci-FiIsometric
Year 2008Dev Hidden Path EntertainmentPlaytime ~4hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

With Infested Planet it shares tactical combat, a sci-fi setting and single-player focus. Both also lean on an isometric view. The distance is in visuals — its own ground is deep simulation.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Combat79Visuals56
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Gratuitous Space Battles

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Gratuitous Space Battles
Closest overall match
StrategyTower Defense
SoloMeleeTacticalSci-FiTop-DownIsometric2D
Year 2009Dev Positech GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

On paper it is what Infested Planet is — melee combat, a sci-fi setting and single-player focus — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. The common ground extends to a top-down view. Where the two diverge is setting and game mode: a space setting and multiplayer gameplay.

Genre100Combat100Visuals100Game mode54Setting52
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Bad North

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Bad North
StrategyTower Defense
SoloTacticalMeleeIsometricCozy
Year 2018Dev Plausible Concept · Raw FuryOn PS4 · PC · Mac

Shelved next to Infested Planet for good reason: tactical combat, single-player focus and an isometric view. They part company on setting and visuals: this one brings historical setting.

Released 5 years after Infested Planet.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals56Setting0
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Stronghold

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Stronghold
StrategyTower Defense
SoloTacticalMeleeIsometric2D
Year 2001Dev Firefly Studios · Take-Two InteractiveOn PC · Mac

The genre is the same as Infested Planet’s, and with it tactical combat, single-player focus and an isometric view. They part company on setting and game mode: this one brings a medieval setting and multiplayer gameplay.

It predates Infested Planet by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat83Visuals69Game mode55Setting0
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Stronghold Crusader

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Stronghold Crusader
StrategyTower Defense
SoloTacticalMeleeIsometric2D
Year 2002Dev Firefly Studios · Take-Two InteractiveOn PC

Genre puts it alongside Infested Planet, and so does tactical combat, single-player focus and an isometric view. They part company on setting and game mode: this one brings historical setting and multiplayer gameplay.

It predates Infested Planet by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat85Visuals69Game mode55Setting0
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iBomber Defense Pacific

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iBomber Defense Pacific
StrategyTower Defense
SoloTacticalMelee2DTop-Down
Year 2012Dev Cobra MobilePlaytime ~1hOn PC · iOS · Apple Macintosh

It meets Infested Planet on tactical combat, single-player focus and 2D presentation. The distance is in setting — its own ground is historical setting.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals81Setting0
9

Plants vs. Zombies

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Plants vs. Zombies
StrategyTower Defense
SoloTactical2DDarkCasual
Year 2010Dev PopCap Games · Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

The genre is the same as Infested Planet’s, and with it tactical combat, single-player focus and 2D presentation. The distance is in setting and visuals — its own ground is horror setting.

Genre100Game mode100Combat79Visuals35Setting0
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AI War: Fleet Command

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AI War: Fleet Command
StrategyTower Defense
SoloTacticalMeleeSci-FiIsometric
Year 2009Dev Arcen GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

On paper it is what Infested Planet is — tactical combat, a sci-fi setting and single-player focus — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. Both also lean on an isometric view. The distance is in game mode and visuals — its own ground is co-op play.

Genre100Combat100Setting72Visuals56Game mode33
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Anomaly: Warzone Earth

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Anomaly: Warzone Earth
StrategyTower Defense
SoloMeleeSci-FiIsometricFantasy
Year 2011Dev 11 Bit Studios · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

It comes from the same genre as Infested Planet and shares melee combat, a sci-fi setting and single-player focus. Both also lean on an isometric view. The distance is in combat and setting — its own ground is fantasy world.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals56Setting51Combat48
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StarCraft

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StarCraft
StrategyTower Defense
SoloTacticalMeleeSci-FiIsometric
Year 1998Dev Blizzard EntertainmentOn PC · Mac

The genre is the same as Infested Planet’s, and with it tactical combat, a sci-fi setting and single-player focus. Both also lean on an isometric view. The distance is in game mode and visuals — its own ground is multiplayer gameplay.

It predates Infested Planet by 15 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Setting100Visuals56Game mode55
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Harvest: Massive Encounter

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Harvest: Massive Encounter
StrategyTower Defense
SoloSci-FiBase Building
Year 2008Dev Oxeye Game StudioPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

The thread back to Infested Planet runs through a sci-fi setting and single-player focus. What it adds of its own: base building.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100
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Kingdom Rush Frontiers - Tower Defense

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Kingdom Rush Frontiers - Tower Defense
StrategyTower Defense
SoloMeleeIsometric2DMagic
Year 2013Dev Ironhide Game StudioPlaytime ~5hOn PC · iOS · Android

On paper it is what Infested Planet is — melee combat, single-player focus and an isometric view — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. Where the two diverge is setting and combat: magic-based combat and fantasy world.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals62Combat31Setting0
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Plants vs. Zombies 2: It's About Time

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Plants vs. Zombies 2: It's About Time
StrategyTower Defense
SoloTacticalSci-Fi2DMultiplayer
Year 2013Dev PopCap Games · Electronic ArtsOn Android · iOS

It comes from the same genre as Infested Planet and shares tactical combat, a sci-fi setting and single-player focus. Both also lean on 2D presentation. The distance is in visuals and game mode — its own ground is horror setting and multiplayer gameplay.

Genre100Combat79Setting58Game mode55Visuals33

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