The Red Solstice similar games & best alternatives

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The Red Solstice

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2015

Should you play it?

2280 A.D. The last few survivors of a ruined Earth seek a new home: Mars, a planet whose inhabitants didn't take too kindly to outsiders. The Red Solstice is a tense, tactical, squad-based action game. Fight to survive with up to 8 players in co-op, or lead your own squad in single-player mode.

What works

  • Deep tactical cooperative gameplay
  • Challenging and rewarding progression system
  • Strong developer support and frequent updates
  • Immersive sci-fi atmosphere
  • Customizable classes and loadouts

Things to keep in mind

  • Small and sometimes elitist community
  • Steep learning curve for new players
  • Limited player base causing matchmaking delays
  • Some bugs and crashes in early access
  • Long session times requiring sustained focus

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • Alien Swarm

  • Gloomhaven

  • Ravenswatch

  • Frosthaven

  • HELLDIVERS™ Dive Harder Edition

  • Dungeon of the ENDLESS™

More competitive

Games that feels like The Red Solstice but with more competition against others

  • Legion TD 2 - Multiplayer Tower Defense

  • Dota 2

  • Eximius: Seize the Frontline

  • Skillshot City

  • Dustwind

  • Alpha League HD

Less leadership-focused

Games that feels like The Red Solstice but with less leadership over others

  • The Ascent

  • Solstice Chronicles: MIA

  • SWORN

  • Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate

  • Heroes of Hammerwatch II

  • SYNTHETIK: Legion Rising

More relaxing

Games that feels like The Red Solstice but with a more relaxing feel

  • CyberCorp

  • Divinity: Original Sin - Enhanced Edition

  • Gatewalkers (Alpha)

  • Dungeon Defenders

  • Shadowrun: Dragonfall - Director's Cut

  • SYNTHETIK: Arena

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The Red Solstice: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Cooperation, Fellowship, Intimacy, Leadership. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Leadership, Survival. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Relaxation.

Last update: 21/08/2026