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SoloFantasy
Steam👍 97%· 749RAWG👍 80%· 25
Year 1994Dev MuHa Games · AtariPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Linux
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More about this game →If Syndicate left you wanting more, this list of 31 similar games is for you. Each one shares part of its essence — combat tactical, setting scifi and single-player focus — and is ranked by a similarity score computed across 5 attributes. Master of Magic Classic comes closest (89/100).
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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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Top games similar to Syndicate
31 similar games foundUpdated July 2026
Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Syndicate. Each one has been evaluated across 5 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.
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
Adventure
SoloSci-FiIsometric
IGDB58
Year 1985Dev Hudson Soft
✓ Nearly identical: setting scifi, single-player focus and visual isometric.
≠ Missing: combat tactical.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Adventure
SoloSci-FiMultiplayerCo-op2D
IGDB86· 11OC85· 45
Year 2013Dev Housemarque · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PS4
88
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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 31 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.