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18 Games like StarCraft on Mobile that you should try

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We filtered the 50 games similar to StarCraft down to the 18 that fit the “Mobile” category. Plants vs. Zombies 2: It's About Time, Cubemen and Clash of Clans top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to StarCraft.

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Year 1998Dev Blizzard Entertainment

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Within the “Mobile” category, the closest game to StarCraft is Plants vs. Zombies 2: It's About Time — scoring 71/100 on our similarity scale. Cubemen and Clash of Clans follow close behind.

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The best games like StarCraft on Mobile

18 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to StarCraft. Each one has been evaluated across 10 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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Plants vs. Zombies 2: It's About Time

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NGL80
Plants vs. Zombies 2: It's About Time
Closest overall match
StrategyTower Defense
SoloMultiplayerTacticalSci-FiDark
Year 2013Dev PopCap Games · Electronic ArtsOn Android · iOS

On paper it is what StarCraft is — tactical combat, a sci-fi setting and single-player focus — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. They part company on visuals and setting: this one brings horror setting and 2D presentation.

Released 15 years after StarCraft.

Genre100Game mode100Combat84Setting57Visuals0
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Cubemen

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NGL55
Cubemen
Closest on visuals
StrategyTower Defense
SoloMultiplayerIsometric
Year 2012Dev 3 SprocketsPlaytime ~1hOn PC · iOS · Apple Macintosh

Its point of contact with StarCraft is single-player focus and an isometric view.

Released 14 years after StarCraft.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100
3

Clash of Clans

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Clash of Clans
StrategyTower Defense
SoloMultiplayerIsometricCo-opFantasy
Year 2012Dev SupercellOn Android · iOS

The thread back to StarCraft runs through single-player focus and an isometric view. Where the two diverge is setting: fantasy world.

Released 14 years after StarCraft.

Genre100Visuals100Game mode71Setting0
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Clash Royale

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Clash Royale
StrategyTower Defense
MultiplayerTacticalIsometricFantasyMedieval
Year 2016Dev SupercellOn Android · iOS

With StarCraft it shares tactical combat, multiplayer gameplay and an isometric view. Where the two diverge is setting: fantasy world.

Released 18 years after StarCraft.

Genre100Visuals100Combat84Game mode78Setting0
5

iBomber Defense Pacific

60
NGL57
iBomber Defense Pacific
Closest on combat
StrategyTower Defense
SoloTacticalMeleeCasualHardcore
Year 2012Dev Cobra MobilePlaytime ~1hOn PC · iOS · Apple Macintosh

Genre puts it alongside StarCraft, and so does tactical combat and single-player focus. The distance is in setting and visuals — its own ground is historical setting and 2D presentation.

Released 14 years after StarCraft.

Genre100Combat100Game mode55Setting0Visuals0
6

Anomaly: Warzone Earth

60
NGL75
Anomaly: Warzone Earth
StrategyTower Defense
SoloMeleeSci-FiIsometricFantasy
Year 2011Dev 11 Bit Studios · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

The genre is the same as StarCraft’s, and with it 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.

Released 13 years after StarCraft.

Genre100Visuals100Game mode55Setting50Combat48
7

Plants vs. Zombies

54
NGL91
Plants vs. Zombies
StrategyTower Defense
SoloTacticalDarkCasualCozy
Year 2010Dev PopCap Games · Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

Shelved next to StarCraft for good reason: tactical combat and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is setting and visuals: horror setting and 2D presentation.

Released 12 years after StarCraft.

Genre100Combat85Game mode55Setting0Visuals0
8

Kingdom Rush Frontiers - Tower Defense

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NGL90
Kingdom Rush Frontiers - Tower Defense
StrategyTower Defense
SoloMeleeIsometricMagicHardcore
Year 2013Dev Ironhide Game StudioPlaytime ~5hOn PC · iOS · Android

It comes from the same genre as StarCraft and shares melee combat, single-player focus and an isometric view. They part company on setting and combat: this one brings magic-based combat and fantasy world.

Released 15 years after StarCraft.

Genre100Visuals60Game mode55Combat28Setting0
9

Castle Story

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NGL63
Castle Story
StrategyTower Defense
SoloMultiplayerIsometricCo-opMagic
Year 2012Dev Sauropod StudioPlaytime ~3hOn PC · iOS · Android

Shelved next to StarCraft for good reason: single-player focus and an isometric view. They part company on combat and setting: this one brings magic-based combat and historical setting.

Released 14 years after StarCraft.

Genre100Visuals100Game mode70Combat0Setting0Progression0
10

iBomber Defense

51
NGL73
iBomber Defense
StrategyTower Defense
SoloCasual
Year 2010Dev Cobra MobilePlaytime ~2hOn PC · iOS · Apple Macintosh

The thread back to StarCraft runs through single-player focus. The distance is in game mode — its own ground is a casual, approachable feel.

Released 12 years after StarCraft.

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Bloons TD 5

60
NGL95
Bloons TD 5
StrategyTower Defense
SoloMultiplayerTacticalMeleeIsometric
Year 2011Dev Ninja KiwiOn PS4 · Android · PC

With StarCraft it shares tactical combat, single-player focus and an isometric view. The distance is in game mode — its own ground is co-op play.

Released 13 years after StarCraft.

Genre100Combat100Visuals88Game mode62
12

Bloons TD 6

58
NGL91
Bloons TD 6
StrategyTower Defense
SoloMultiplayerTacticalMeleeSkill TreeIsometric
Year 2018Dev Ninja KiwiPlaytime ~8hOn PC · iOS · Android

Genre puts it alongside StarCraft, and so does tactical combat, single-player focus and skill tree progression. The common ground extends to an isometric view. Where the two diverge is progression and game mode: magic-based combat and co-op play.

Released 20 years after StarCraft.

Genre100Combat66Visuals64Game mode53Progression46
Details →1/1 agree it's a good match
13

Fieldrunners

49
NGL62
Fieldrunners
StrategyTower Defense
SoloTacticalIsometricCasual
Year 2008Dev SUBATOMIC STUDIOS · Subatomic StudiosPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · iOS

Its point of contact with StarCraft is tactical combat, single-player focus and an isometric view. Where the two diverge is game mode: a casual, approachable feel.

Released 10 years after StarCraft.

Genre100Visuals100Combat83Game mode54
14

Unstoppable Gorg

48
NGL76
Unstoppable Gorg
Closest on setting
StrategyTower Defense
SoloMeleeSci-FiIsometricCasual
Year 2012Dev FuturemarkPlaytime ~1hOn PC · iOS · Apple Macintosh

The genre is the same as StarCraft’s, and with it melee combat, a sci-fi setting and single-player focus. To that it adds an isometric view. They part company on combat and game mode: this one brings a space setting.

Released 14 years after StarCraft.

Genre100Visuals100Setting62Game mode54Combat46
15

Prime World: Defenders

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NGL65
Prime World: Defenders
StrategyTower Defense
SoloTacticalCasualFantasy
Year 2013Dev Nival Interactive · NivalPlaytime ~5hOn PC · iOS · Android

On paper it is what StarCraft is — tactical combat and single-player focus — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. The distance is in setting and game mode — its own ground is fantasy world.

Released 15 years after StarCraft.

Genre100Combat75Game mode55Setting0

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