In the same spirit

Games like StarCraft: what to play next?

18 games in the spirit of StarCraft (1998): same vibe, same mechanics, picked by critics and players.

In the same spirit as StarCraft (18)

The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker Action by Nintendo (2002) · ≈ 37h ★ 4.33 Blackthorne Arcade by Mass Media (1994) Metacritic 67★ 4 Returnal Shooter by Housemarque (2021) · ≈ 8h Metacritic 86★ 4.15 Commandos: Behind Enemy Lines Action by Pyro Studios (1998) · ≈ 1h ★ 4.24 Serious Sam: The First Encounter Shooter by Croteam (2001) · ≈ 1h Metacritic 87★ 4.03 Sacred Gold Action by ASCARON Entertainment (2005) · ≈ 1h ★ 4.18 Serious Sam: The Second Encounter Shooter by Croteam (2002) · ≈ 1h Metacritic 85★ 4.01 Orcs Must Die! 2 Strategy by Robot Entertainment (2012) · ≈ 6h Metacritic 83★ 3.71 Killing Floor Action by Tripwire Interactive (2009) · ≈ 5h Metacritic 72★ 3.45 Serious Sam Classics: Revolution Indie by Croteam (2014) · ≈ 1h ★ 3.51 Sanctum Shooter by Coffee Stain Studios (2011) · ≈ 2h Metacritic 70★ 3.3 The Lost Vikings Platformer by Mass Media (1993) Metacritic 75★ 4.33 Elden Ring Action by FromSoftware (2022) · ≈ 62h Metacritic 95★ 4.38 Diablo Action by Blizzard North (1996) · ≈ 1h Metacritic 94★ 4.4 Grand Theft Auto IV Adventure by Rockstar North (2008) · ≈ 10h Metacritic 95★ 4.26 Grand Theft Auto V Action by Rockstar North (2013) · ≈ 74h Metacritic 92★ 4.47 Quake Shooter by id Software (1996) · ≈ 1h Metacritic 94★ 4.26 Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare Shooter by Raven Software (2007) · ≈ 6h Metacritic 92★ 4.39