89
iRank90
Adventure
SoloFantasy
Steam👍 97%· 749RAWG👍 80%· 25
Year 1994Dev MuHa Games · AtariPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Linux
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More about this game →Syndicate is hard to replace: few games combine combat tactical, setting scifi and single-player focus in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 5 gameplay attributes and found 32 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Master of Magic Classic, Crossy Road and Desert Strike: Return to the Gulf lead the list, with Master of Magic Classic reaching a 89/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Syndicate special.
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The closest game to Syndicate is Master of Magic Classic — scoring 89/100 on our similarity scale. Crossy Road and Desert Strike: Return to the Gulf follow close behind.
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Games like Syndicate
32 similar games found90
iRank80
Adventure
SoloIsometricFree to Play
IGDB80· 1
Year 2014Dev Hipster WhaleOn PC · Android · iOS
✓ Shared with Syndicate: single-player focus and visual isometric
≠ Where it differs: brings free to play, while skipping combat tactical
Adventure
SoloTacticalIsometric
Year 1992Dev Electronic Arts · Gremlin Interactive
✓ If you enjoyed Syndicate, expect combat tactical, single-player focus and visual isometric
≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, while skipping setting scifi
93
iRank58
Adventure
SoloSci-FiIsometric
IGDB58
Year 1985Dev Hudson Soft
✓ Nearly identical: setting scifi, single-player focus and visual isometric.
≠ Missing: combat tactical.
#5Commando
87
iRank80
Adventure
SoloTacticalIsometricMultiplayer
IGDB80· 1
Year 1985Dev Capcom · INTV CorporationOn PC
✓ Like Syndicate, it's known for combat tactical, single-player focus and visual isometric
≠ Where it differs: brings shooter and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping setting scifi
84
iRank90
Adventure
SoloSci-FiIsometricMultiplayer
IGDB90· 1
Year 1979Dev Atari · Adventure International
✓ Shared with Syndicate: setting scifi, single-player focus and visual isometric
≠ Where it differs: brings shooter and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping combat tactical
#7Galaxian
84
iRank90
Adventure
SoloSci-FiIsometricMultiplayer
IGDB90· 1
Year 1979Dev Namco · Midway
✓ Shared with Syndicate: setting scifi, single-player focus and visual isometric
≠ Its own twist: shooter and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping combat tactical
#81942
86
iRank80
Adventure
SoloTacticalIsometricCo-op
IGDB80· 1
Year 1984Dev Capcom · Elite SystemsOn PC · PlayStation 3
93
Adventure
SoloSci-FiIsometric
Year 1978Dev Taito · Midway ManufacturingOn iOS
✓ Shared with Syndicate: setting scifi, single-player focus and visual isometric
≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, while skipping combat tactical
#10Centipede
84
iRank75
Adventure
SoloSci-FiIsometricMultiplayer
IGDB75· 2
Year 1981Dev Atari
✓ If you enjoyed Syndicate, expect setting scifi, single-player focus and visual isometric
≠ Where it differs: brings shooter and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping combat tactical
80
iRank91
Adventure
SoloMultiplayerThird PersonPixel Art
IGDB91· 2
Year 2003Dev Nintendo
#12Flappy Bird
89
Adventure
Solo2D
Year 2013Dev .GEARS StudiosOn Android · iOS
✓ If you enjoyed Syndicate, expect single-player focus
≠ Stands apart with visual 2d, while skipping combat tactical
#13Gradius
82
iRank75
Adventure
SoloSci-FiMultiplayerSpace2D
IGDB75· 1
Year 1985Dev Konami
✓ Shared with Syndicate: setting scifi and single-player focus
≠ Its own twist: shooter, setting space and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping combat tactical
#14Resogun
79
iRank86
Adventure
SoloSci-FiMultiplayerCo-op2D
IGDB86· 11OC85· 45
Year 2013Dev Housemarque · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PS4
88
Adventure
SoloFantasyFirst Person
Year 1999Dev Jupiter Corporation · Nintendo
✓ If you enjoyed Syndicate, expect single-player focus
≠ Stands apart with fantasy world and visual first person, while skipping combat tactical
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the best game similar to Syndicate?
- The closest game to Syndicate is Master of Magic Classic, scoring 89/100 on our similarity scale. They share 1 gameplay attributes, including single-player focus. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
- What are the top games like Syndicate?
- The three closest games to Syndicate are: 1. Master of Magic Classic (89/100, 1 shared attributes) 2. Crossy Road (90/100, 2 shared attributes) 3. Desert Strike: Return to the Gulf (95/100, 3 shared attributes). All share Syndicate's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 32 candidates across 5 dimensions.
- Is Crossy Road similar to Syndicate?
- Yes, very much so — Crossy Road scores 90/100 similarity to Syndicate. They share 2 attributes, including single-player focus and visual isometric. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
- How is similarity to Syndicate calculated?
- We compare Syndicate against every game in our catalog using 5 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 Syndicate experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.