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Lazerbait is hard to replace: few games combine real-time strategy and single-player focus in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 4 gameplay attributes and found 54 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Frostpunk, Patapon and Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive lead the list, with Frostpunk reaching a 91/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Lazerbait special.

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Year 2016Dev Taylor Stapleton

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The closest game to Lazerbait is Frostpunk — scoring 91/100 on our similarity scale. Patapon and Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive follow close behind.

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Frostpunk

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloNarrativeDarkHardcorePost-Apocalyptic

Steam👍 93%· 134KRAWG👍 88%· 1.1KMC85IGDB86· 9OC86· 103

Year 2018Dev 11 Bit Studios · 11 bit studiosPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the real-time strategy games cluster, with real-time strategy and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, survival mechanics and strong narrative focus, while skipping visual first person

91

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Patapon

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloRanged2D

IGDB88· 3

Year 2007Dev SCE Japan Studio · Sony Computer Entertainment

✓ Same family of real-time strategy games: real-time strategy and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, ranged combat and visual 2d, while skipping visual first person

#3Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive

91

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Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloTacticalStealthMeleeNarrative

Steam👍 88%· 2.4K

Year 2001Dev Spellbound Entertainment · InfogramesOn PC

✓ Fits the real-time strategy games cluster, with real-time strategy and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, combat tactical and stealth mechanics, while skipping visual first person

91

iRank85

Kenshi

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloStealthOpen WorldSandbox WorldFantasy

Steam👍 96%· 112KRAWG👍 77%· 191MC75IGDB84· 1

Year 2018Dev Lo-Fi GamesPlaytime ~4hOn PC

✓ Same family of real-time strategy games: real-time strategy and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with sandbox freedom, deep simulation and deep RPG systems, while skipping visual first person

91

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Pharaoh

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloHistoricalBase BuildingIsometric

Steam👍 92%· 2.5KIGDB70· 1

Year 1999Dev Impressions Games · Sierra EntertainmentOn PC

✓ Fits the real-time strategy games cluster, with real-time strategy and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, historical setting and base building, while skipping visual first person

91

iRank83

Sunless Sea

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloNarrativeDarkProceduralOpen World

Steam👍 83%· 9.5KIGDB85· 4OC81· 28

Year 2015Dev Failbetter GamesOn Linux · PC · iOS

✓ Same family of real-time strategy games: real-time strategy and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with survival mechanics, deep RPG systems and adventure storytelling, while skipping visual first person

91

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Hearthlands

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloProceduralHistoricalMedievalBase Building

Steam👍 83%· 414

Year 2014Dev Sergio · Sergio & SimonPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Both are real-time strategy games — sharing real-time strategy and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, procedural generation and historical setting, while skipping visual first person

91

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Evil Genius

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloBase BuildingManagementIsometric

Steam👍 93%· 3.6KRAWG👍 71%· 137MC75IGDB83· 4

Year 2004Dev Elixir Studios · RebellionPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Fits the real-time strategy games cluster, with real-time strategy and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, puzzle design and base building, while skipping visual first person

#9Imagine Earth

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Imagine Earth

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloRelaxingSandbox WorldProceduralSci-Fi

Steam👍 82%· 955OC80· 12

Year 2021Dev Serious BrothersPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Xbox

✓ Both are real-time strategy games — sharing real-time strategy and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, sandbox freedom and puzzle design, while skipping visual first person

91

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Pikmin

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloSci-FiIsometric

IGDB80· 1

Year 2001Dev Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development · Gradiente

✓ Same family of real-time strategy games: real-time strategy and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, setting scifi and visual isometric, while skipping visual first person

91

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Plague Inc.

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloTacticalDarkHorrorSci-Fi

IGDB80· 1

Year 2012Dev Ndemic CreationsOn PC · Android · iOS

✓ Same family of real-time strategy games: real-time strategy and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, dark, oppressive atmosphere and combat tactical, while skipping visual first person

91

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Tropico 4

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloSandbox WorldBase BuildingManagementIsometric

Steam👍 92%· 13KRAWG👍 67%· 511MC78IGDB74· 4

Year 2011Dev Feral Interactive · Kalypso MediaPlaytime ~4hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

✓ Fits the real-time strategy games cluster, with real-time strategy and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, sandbox freedom and sandbox world, while skipping visual first person

91

iRank79

Theme Park

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloIsometric

IGDB79· 2

Year 1994Dev Bullfrog Productions · OceanOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Mac

✓ Fits the real-time strategy games cluster, with real-time strategy and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation and visual isometric, while skipping visual first person

#14The Mims Beginning

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The Mims Beginning

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloFree to PlayCasualSci-FiFantasy

Steam👍 76%· 290

Year 2016Dev Squatting Penguins · Ultimate GamesPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Both are real-time strategy games — sharing real-time strategy, single-player focus and free to play

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, adventure storytelling and vibe casual, while skipping visual first person

91

iRank74

Banished

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloStealthDarkHorrorHistorical

OC74· 19

Year 2021Dev Twilight LAB GamesOn Web

✓ Fits the real-time strategy games cluster, with real-time strategy and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, survival mechanics and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping visual first person

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Lazerbait?: The closest game to Lazerbait is Frostpunk, scoring 91/100 on our similarity scale. They share 2 gameplay attributes, including real-time strategy and single-player focus. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Lazerbait?: The three closest games to Lazerbait are: 1. Frostpunk (91/100, 2 shared attributes) 2. Patapon (91/100, 2 shared attributes) 3. Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive (91/100, 2 shared attributes). All share Lazerbait's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 54 candidates across 4 dimensions.
Is Patapon similar to Lazerbait?: Yes, very much so — Patapon scores 91/100 similarity to Lazerbait. They share 2 attributes, including real-time strategy and single-player focus. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What RTS games are similar to Lazerbait?: The best RTS games similar to Lazerbait are Frostpunk, Patapon, Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive and Kenshi. All share the RTS genre alongside other key Lazerbait attributes like real-time strategy and single-player focus.
How is similarity to Lazerbait calculated?: We compare Lazerbait against every game in our catalog using 4 gameplay attributes: genre, atmosphere, world structure, play modes, combat style, and more. Each category is weighted differently — genre matters more than visual style, for instance. The result is a 0-100 score reflecting how closely a game replicates the Lazerbait experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.