8 Games like Heart of the Machine on Mobile that you should try

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We filtered the 42 games similar to Heart of the Machine down to the 8 that fit the “Mobile” category. Rebuild 3: Gangs of Deadsville, Shelter and Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Heart of the Machine.

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The best games like Heart of the Machine on Mobile

8 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Heart of the Machine. Each one has been evaluated across 14 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.

#1Rebuild 3: Gangs of DeadsvilleClosest overall match

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SoloSandbox WorldBase BuildingManagementDark

Steam👍 86%· 2.0KRAWG👍 48%· 25MC75

Year 2015Dev Northway GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · iOS · Android

✓ Like Heart of the Machine, it's known for deep simulation, survival mechanics and turn-based strategy

≠ Where it differs: brings horror tension, dark, oppressive atmosphere and strong narrative focus, while skipping combat tactical

It's been a few years since the zombpocalypse turned the world's cities into graveyards and sent the few survivors into hiding. Now you must gather them up and restore civilization to a ruined city, one building at a time.

Where it drifts furthest from Heart of the Machine: setting and visuals.

It predates Heart of the Machine by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

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#2Shelter

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GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloStealthNarrativeCozyCasual

Steam👍 85%· 3.7KRAWG👍 62%· 128MC69IGDB75· 2

Year 2013Dev Might and Delight · 4EversGamesPlaytime ~2hOn PC · iOS · Apple Macintosh

✓ Shared with Heart of the Machine: deep simulation, survival mechanics and turn-based strategy

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, roguelike runs and strong narrative focus, while skipping sandbox freedom

Shelter is a game where the main character is a badger who takes his cubs from one place to another. ###Gameplay On the way the cubs need to be fed - five cubs regularly want to eat. Food for them can be obtained by hunting or finding - if it's fruits and vegetables.

Where it drifts furthest from Heart of the Machine: combat and world.

It predates Heart of the Machine by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

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#3Sid Meier’s Civilization® VIClosest on combat

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GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloTacticalHistoricalBase BuildingManagementIsometric

Steam👍 86%· 374KRAWG👍 88%· 1.4KMC88IGDB87· 20OC89· 95

Year 2016Dev Aspyr Media · 2K GamesPlaytime ~15hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Like Heart of the Machine, it's known for deep simulation, turn-based strategy and combat tactical

≠ Its own twist: fantasy world and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping sandbox freedom

The sixth installment in Sid Meier’s Civilization series.

It predates Heart of the Machine by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

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#4Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization

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GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloHistoricalBase BuildingIsometricMultiplayer

Steam👍 87%· 1.5KRAWG👍 69%· 163MC83IGDB77· 3

Year 2008Dev Aspyr Media · 2K GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC · iOS · Apple Macintosh

✓ If you enjoyed Heart of the Machine, expect turn-based strategy, deep simulation and historical setting

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, fantasy world and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping sandbox freedom

Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization is a remake of the famous turn-based strategy game Sid Meier's Colonization which was released in 1994. The game was totally remade with the Civilization IV engine.

It predates Heart of the Machine by 18 years, with what that implies technically.

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#5Turmoil

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GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloTacticalHistoricalManagementMultiplayer

Steam👍 93%· 16KOC72· 11

Year 2016Dev Gamious · PlaydigiousOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Like Heart of the Machine, it's known for deep simulation, turn-based strategy and combat tactical

≠ Where it differs: brings vibe relaxing, multiplayer gameplay and co op, while skipping sandbox freedom

Where it drifts furthest from Heart of the Machine: visuals and game mode.

It predates Heart of the Machine by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloTacticalSci-FiIsometricDark

IGDB80· 1

Year 2012Dev Ndemic CreationsOn PC · Android · iOS

✓ Like Heart of the Machine, it's known for deep simulation, combat tactical and setting scifi

≠ Where it differs: brings real-time strategy, dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting, while skipping turn-based strategy

Where it drifts furthest from Heart of the Machine: setting.

It predates Heart of the Machine by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

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#7iBomber Defense PacificClosest on setting

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GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloTacticalHistoricalMeleeCasual

Steam👍 83%· 593RAWG👍 19%· 42

Year 2012Dev Cobra MobilePlaytime ~1hOn PC · iOS · Apple Macintosh

✓ Shared with Heart of the Machine: turn-based strategy, combat tactical and historical setting

≠ Stands apart with tower defense planning, real-time strategy and vibe casual, while skipping deep simulation

iBomber Defense Pacific is the sequel to the original iBomber Defense. It is the second part in this tower defense series designed for mobile devices. ###Premise The game is set during the World War II. Unlike the original game, the sequel shifts its attention to the Pacific Theatre.

Where it drifts furthest from Heart of the Machine: visuals.

It predates Heart of the Machine by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloTacticalIsometricCasual

Steam👍 66%· 344RAWG👍 56%· 41

Year 2008Dev SUBATOMIC STUDIOS · Subatomic StudiosPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · iOS

✓ Shared with Heart of the Machine: combat tactical, single-player focus and visual isometric

≠ Where it differs: brings tower defense planning and vibe casual, while skipping deep simulation

Fieldrunners is now available on Steam! Download it now to play the hit tower defense game critics and fans have been raving about. Descend into the world of Fieldrunners, the most anticipated and visually stunning game in tower defense history!

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Heart of the Machine.

It predates Heart of the Machine by 18 years, with what that implies technically.

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