Terminator: Dark Fate - Defiance

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We filtered the 50 games similar to Terminator: Dark Fate - Defiance down to the 22 that fit the “Sci-Fi” category. Sunless Sea, Stellaris and Star Wars: Empire at War top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Terminator: Dark Fate - Defiance.

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Within the “Sci-Fi” category, the closest game to Terminator: Dark Fate - Defiance is Sunless Sea — scoring 61/100 on our similarity scale. Stellaris and Star Wars: Empire at War follow close behind.

#1Sunless Sea61 #2Stellaris79 #3Star Wars: Empire at War64 #4Impossible Creatures Steam Edition63 #5Plague Inc.58

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The best games with a sci-fi setting like Terminator: Dark Fate - Defiance

22 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Terminator: Dark Fate - Defiance. Each one has been evaluated across 15 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.

#1Sunless SeaClosest on genre

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Sunless Sea

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloNarrativeDarkHorrorHistoricalSci-FiIsometric

Steam👍 83%· 9.5KIGDB85· 4OC81· 28

Year 2015Dev Failbetter GamesOn Linux · PC · iOS

✓ Same family of real-time strategy games: real-time strategy, horror tension and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with survival mechanics, deep RPG systems and adventure storytelling, while skipping turn-based strategy

Where it drifts furthest from Terminator: Dark Fate - Defiance: progression and visuals.

It predates Terminator: Dark Fate - Defiance by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Tone100Setting89Game mode55Visuals43Progression0

#2StellarisClosest overall match

79

Stellaris

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerTacticalNarrativeSci-FiHistoricalManagementIsometric

Steam👍 86%· 194KRAWG👍 84%· 693MC78IGDB79· 11OC81· 42

Year 2016Dev Paradox Development Studio · Paradox InteractivePlaytime ~10hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Same family of real-time strategy games: real-time strategy, deep simulation and turn-based strategy

≠ Stands apart with sandbox freedom, sandbox world and procedural generation, while skipping horror tension

Nova Edition Stellaris Nova Edition includes:Digital Original SoundtrackThe Stellaris soundtrack delivers two and a half hours of original music, including bonus tracks and alternate versions not included in the game.

It predates Terminator: Dark Fate - Defiance by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Progression72Visuals54Tone53

#3Star Wars: Empire at War

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Star Wars: Empire at War

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerTacticalSci-FiHistoricalIsometric

Steam👍 98%· 42KIGDB73· 2

Year 2006Dev Petroglyph Games · LucasArtsOn PC · Mac

✓ Fits the real-time strategy games cluster, with real-time strategy, turn-based strategy and combat tactical

≠ Stands apart with melee combat and setting space, while skipping horror tension

It predates Terminator: Dark Fate - Defiance by 18 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Combat88Setting58Visuals54

#4Impossible Creatures Steam Edition

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Impossible Creatures Steam Edition

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerTacticalHistoricalSci-FiIsometric

Steam👍 96%· 1.8KRAWG👍 75%· 32MC72IGDB73· 3

Year 2003Dev THQ NordicPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Fits the real-time strategy games cluster, with real-time strategy, deep simulation and combat tactical

≠ Where it differs: brings melee combat, fantasy world and base building, while skipping turn-based strategy

Update NotesPatch 3 not only brough more bug fixes but adds Workshop support to Impossible Creatures. Together with the great possibilities of the SDK (even with full C++ support) and the mod tools now the highest level of mod support comes with IC.

Where it drifts furthest from Terminator: Dark Fate - Defiance: progression.

It predates Terminator: Dark Fate - Defiance by 21 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Combat80Setting69Visuals54Progression0

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Plague Inc.

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloTacticalDarkHorrorSci-FiIsometric

IGDB80· 1

Year 2012Dev Ndemic CreationsOn PC · Android · iOS

✓ Nearly identical: real-time strategy, deep simulation and dark, oppressive atmosphere.

≠ Missing: turn-based strategy.

It predates Terminator: Dark Fate - Defiance by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Setting73Tone66Game mode54Visuals54

#6Command & Conquer: Red Alert

57

Command & Conquer: Red Alert

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerTacticalHistoricalSci-FiIsometric

Steam👍 79%· 382

Year 1996Dev Westwood Studios · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Nearly identical: real-time strategy, combat tactical and historical setting.

≠ Missing: turn-based strategy.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Terminator: Dark Fate - Defiance.

It predates Terminator: Dark Fate - Defiance by 28 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Setting77Visuals54

#7Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Dark Crusade

57

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Dark Crusade

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerTacticalDarkSci-FiHistoricalIsometric

Steam👍 96%· 9.4KRAWG👍 88%· 319MC87IGDB84· 3

Year 2006Dev Relic Entertainment · SEGAPlaytime ~2hOn PC

✓ Both are real-time strategy games — sharing real-time strategy, dark, oppressive atmosphere and combat tactical

≠ Stands apart with melee combat and base building, while skipping turn-based strategy

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Dark Crusade is a second expansion pack to Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War developed by Relic Entertainment. The plot of the game revolves around the battle for the planet Kronus. Seven races fight for the colony. This Crusade can only result in the victory of one of the armies and total devastation of all others.

Where it drifts furthest from Terminator: Dark Fate - Defiance: progression.

It predates Terminator: Dark Fate - Defiance by 18 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Combat91Setting74Tone58Visuals54

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Empire Earth

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerTacticalHistoricalSci-FiIsometric

Year 2001Dev Stainless Steel Studios · Sierra EntertainmentOn PC

✓ Both are real-time strategy games — sharing real-time strategy, combat tactical and historical setting

≠ Stands apart with ranged combat and setting medieval, while skipping turn-based strategy

It predates Terminator: Dark Fate - Defiance by 23 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Combat78Setting66Visuals54

#9Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2

53

Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerHistoricalSci-FiIsometric

IGDB90· 1

Year 2000Dev Westwood Pacific · Electronic ArtsOn PC

✓ Same family of real-time strategy games: real-time strategy, historical setting and setting scifi

≠ Its own twist: fantasy world, while skipping turn-based strategy

It predates Terminator: Dark Fate - Defiance by 24 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Setting68Visuals54

53

Homeworld

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerTacticalSci-FiIsometric

IGDB90· 1

Year 1999Dev Relic Entertainment · Sierra EntertainmentOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ Both are real-time strategy games — sharing real-time strategy, combat tactical and setting scifi

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, while skipping turn-based strategy

Where it drifts furthest from Terminator: Dark Fate - Defiance: setting.

It predates Terminator: Dark Fate - Defiance by 25 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals54Setting39

#11StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm

53

StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerTacticalSci-FiIsometric

IGDB89· 9

Year 2013Dev Blizzard EntertainmentOn PC · Mac

✓ Nearly identical: real-time strategy, combat tactical and setting scifi.

≠ Missing: turn-based strategy.

Where it drifts furthest from Terminator: Dark Fate - Defiance: setting.

It predates Terminator: Dark Fate - Defiance by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals54Setting39

#12Supreme Commander

53

Supreme Commander

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerSci-FiIsometricCo-op

Steam👍 89%· 3.1KIGDB76· 3

Year 2007Dev Hellbent Games · THQOn PC

✓ Fits the real-time strategy games cluster, with real-time strategy, deep simulation and setting scifi

≠ Where it differs: brings setting space, co op and base building, while skipping turn-based strategy

Where it drifts furthest from Terminator: Dark Fate - Defiance: progression and setting.

It predates Terminator: Dark Fate - Defiance by 17 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode70Visuals54Setting34Progression0

#13Command & Conquer: Tiberian Sun

53

Command & Conquer: Tiberian Sun

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerTacticalSci-FiIsometric

Year 1999Dev Westwood Studios · Electronic ArtsOn PC

✓ Same family of real-time strategy games: real-time strategy, combat tactical and setting scifi

≠ Its own twist: post-apocalyptic world, while skipping turn-based strategy

Where it drifts furthest from Terminator: Dark Fate - Defiance: setting.

It predates Terminator: Dark Fate - Defiance by 25 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals54Setting32

#14StarCraft II: Legacy of the Void

52

StarCraft II: Legacy of the Void

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerTacticalSci-FiIsometric

IGDB90· 8

Year 2015Dev Blizzard EntertainmentOn PC · Mac

✓ Fits the real-time strategy games cluster, with real-time strategy, combat tactical and setting scifi

≠ Where it differs: brings loot and gear systems and skill tree progression, while skipping turn-based strategy

Where it drifts furthest from Terminator: Dark Fate - Defiance: progression and setting.

It predates Terminator: Dark Fate - Defiance by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals54Setting39Progression0

#15Command & Conquer: Generals

52

Command & Conquer: Generals

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerTacticalSci-FiIsometric

Steam👍 88%· 2.0K

Year 2003Dev EA Pacific · Aspyr MediaOn PC · Mac

✓ Fits the real-time strategy games cluster, with real-time strategy, combat tactical and setting scifi

≠ Its own twist: base building, while skipping turn-based strategy

Where it drifts furthest from Terminator: Dark Fate - Defiance: progression and setting.

It predates Terminator: Dark Fate - Defiance by 21 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals54Setting39Progression0

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