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Updated July 2026

Whether you want more options like Operation Ares or a completely different take on the same concept, our curated list of 10+ similar apps and games has you covered. Updated for 2026 with the latest ratings and comparisons.

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Hell and Back#1

Hell and Back by Brandon Stecklein

Editor's Choice
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3.8(6 ratings)
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Embark on a sci-fi roguelike RPG adventure to close a portal to hell on Mars. Fight, loot, and upgrade your gear in turn-based combat, recruiting mercenaries and making critical decisions to survive.

The Iron Destinies#2

The Iron Destinies by Hosted Games LLC

Strong Contender
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3.8(24 ratings)
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Embark on an epic cosmic journey as an Iron atom, soaring through space and uncovering celestial secrets. Engage in a vast narrative, solve planetary puzzles, and battle elemental forces. Forge your destiny with powerful weapons and explore a universe filled with intrigue and adventure.

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Founders Saga: The Culling
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Gods Chaos
Gods Chaos
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Mecha Domination: Rampage
Mecha Domination: Rampage
Mecha Domination: Rampage
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Lead survivors in a post-apocalyptic world overrun by mechanized beasts. Capture and modify these creatures, train your troops, and form alliances to rebuild humanity's last enclaves. Explore a vast wasteland, build your shelter, and create a powerful beast army to fight for survival.

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Desert Base Last Hope Survival
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Desert Base Last Hope Survival
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