- #1 Wizard Warfare
76% matchVery Positive98% of 60 reviews2019
Dev: Psyanotek Limited
Windows
Wizard Warfare is a fantasy-themed, 4X-style, turn-based strategy game with a strategic empire management layer supported by a detailed tactical battle simulation layer.
Why similar: 4X 37.8% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 14.1%, Hex Grid 10.6% ★, Tactical 10%, Fantasy 7.1%
- #2 Warlock - Master of the Arcane
73% matchVery Positive86% of 2,623 reviews2012
Dev: Ino-Co PlusPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 91%
In a time of chaotic upheaval, the player takes the role of a great mage, a warlord vying for ultimate power.
Why similar: 4X 32.9% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 19.6%, Turn-Based 13%, Hex Grid 11.3% ★, Strategy 9.9%
- #3 ENDLESS™ Legend
72% matchVery Positive84% of 18,947 reviews2014
Dev: AMPLITUDE Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 21.6 hrs≥1hr: 80%
ENDLESS™ Legend is a 4X turn-based fantasy strategy game by the creators of ENDLESS™ Space and Dungeon of the ENDLESS™. Control every aspect of your civilization as you struggle to save your homeworld Auriga. Create your own Legend!
Why similar: 4X 38.4% ★, Hex Grid 14.4% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 13.9%, Turn-Based 12.6%, Strategy 10.5%
- #4 Lands of Rumour
71% matchMostly Positive77% of 13 reviews2025
Dev: Vaeril Games
Windows
Lands of Rumour is a turn-based 4X game about hiding and gossip. Embrace the atmosphere of Robin Hood, develop villages, gather resources, recruit your men and defend your homeland in tactical combat, where every unit has unique abilities.
Why similar: 4X 28.8% ★, City Builder 15.6%, Hex Grid 13% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 12%, Base Building 6.6%
- #5 Deity Empires
71% matchVery Positive86% of 338 reviews2018
Dev: BaileyHausdorff Systems
Windows
Deity Empires is a 4X, turn-based strategy game with a powerful “just one more turn” feel! Enter an intricate fantasy world as one of many deities posed to become ruler of the world.
Why similar: 4X 31.4% ★, Hex Grid 18.6% ★, Turn-Based 10.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 10%, City Builder 8.3%
- #6 Myriads: Renaissance
70% matchMostly Positive74% of 39 reviews2023
Dev: Sleeping Eight Studio
Windows
Myriads: Renaissance is a turn-based strategy game with city-building and 4X mechanics. Set in a fantasy world made up of thousands of floating islands, you must grow your capital and expand your kingdom. Resist waves of powerful corsairs and construct defence towers to survive their incursions.
Why similar: 4X 30.4% ★, City Builder 19.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.7%, Turn-Based 12.1%, Hex Grid 9.9% ★
- #7 Thule
68% match4 user reviews57% of 7 reviews2025
Dev: Xeaker
Windows · Linux
A quick turn-based 4X strategy game with RPG elements. Explore and conquer randomly generated worlds, complete diverse missions and forge a powerful empire.
Why similar: 4X 36.2% ★, Hex Grid 20.1% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 13.2%, Magic 7.1%, Strategy 5.8%
- #8 Warlock 2: The Exiled
70% matchMostly Positive70% of 1,292 reviews2014
Dev: Ino-Co PlusPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 11.3 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Warlock 2 is a turn-based strategy game of fantasy warfare. Rival against Great Mages, lead mighty armies into fierce battles, wield ancient magic and faith as your weapons.
Why similar: 4X 33.9% ★, Turn-Based 16%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.8%, Strategy 13.4%, Fantasy 9.7%
- #9 Shardorium
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Turtle Speed Development
Windows · Mac · Linux
Indie turn-based strategy game. Capture the whole shard by defeating their guards, build your own stronghold, level up your heroes and equip most powerful items!
Why similar: Hex Grid 30% ★, 4X 23.1% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 15.3%, Strategy 8.7%, Base Building 7.3%
- #10 HUMANKIND™
68% matchMixed69% of 28,222 reviews2021
Dev: AMPLITUDE Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 7.5 hrsMean: 33.0 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Rewrite history by shaping a civilization as unique as you are. Combine 60 cultures from the Ancient Era to the Modern Age to lead your empire to victory. Build thriving cities, outsmart rivals in epic battles, spread your influence and leave your mark on HUMANKIND™.
Why similar: 4X 34.8% ★, City Builder 17.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.9%, Strategy 10.2%, Hex Grid 9.2% ★
- #11 Age of Wonders III
68% matchVery Positive80% of 12,745 reviews2014
Dev: Triumph StudiosPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 18.1 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Age of Wonders III is the long anticipated sequel to the award-winning strategy series. Delivering a unique mix of Empire Building, Role Playing and Warfare, Age of Wonders III offers the ultimate in turn-based fantasy strategy for veterans of the series and new players alike!
Why similar: 4X 33.4% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 21%, Strategy 15.2%, Turn-Based 10.3%, Fantasy 7.9%
- #12 军团战棋Legion War
67% matchVery Positive90% of 819 reviews2021
Dev: Bear & Cat Studio
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 42.6 hrs≥1hr: 54%
"Legion War" is a 4X strategy game in a fantasy setting. You can build and expand your territory, explore unknown lands, and search for mysterious treasure, cultivate your own heroes and troops while exterminating your opponent's, and challenge the god who rules the world behind the scenes.
Why similar: 4X 34.8% ★, Hex Grid 24.3% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 15.5%, Strategy 7%, Tactical 6.4%
- #13 Master of Luna
66% matchPositive100% of 17 reviews2025
Dev: Aleksandr Tiupin
Windows · Mac · Linux
Master of Luna is a turn-based strategy game where you take the role of a half-forgotten deity seeking to regain their former power. It features powerful magic, tactical battles, city building, sweet pixel art and a calm melancholic atmosphere.
Why similar: 4X 42.9% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 15.8%, Magic 9.9%, Hex Grid 9.4% ★, Strategy 7.6%
- #14 Pandora: First Contact
68% matchMixed63% of 637 reviews2014
Dev: Proxy StudiosPub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 41.1 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Pandora: First Contact is a science fiction 4X turn-based strategy game on a planetary scale. Our Earth has been exhausted and colonial attempts on other planetary bodies have been in vain. Finally, after decades of exploration, an interstellar probe has brought promise of a new world.
Why similar: 4X 50% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 16.4%, Hex Grid 14.3% ★, Strategy 11.1%, Turn-Based 6.6%
- #15 From Village to Empire
67% matchMostly Positive70% of 54 reviews2018
Dev: Witch Laboratory
Windows · Linux
From Village to Empire is an indie turn based strategy game with a historical setting. Build cities, research technologies, and train units to discover new lands and conquer the world!
Why similar: 4X 30.5% ★, Hex Grid 21.3% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 12.2%, Strategy 10.9%, Turn-Based 9.6%
- #16 Defensia
66% matchNo user reviews2032
Dev: RedPain
Windows
Defensia is a turn-based strategy game. Build structures, Grow carrots, Recruit bunnians, Kill enemies, Keep your castle safe!
Why similar: 4X 36.6% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 15.6%, Base Building 14.3%, Turn-Based 11%, Tactical 9%
- #17 Havenreach: Last Refuge
66% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Leonix Games Studio
Windows
Fight for your people’s survival in this turn-based strategy game as you compete against other refugees for land. Expand tile by tile, defend your borders, and sustain your people through gathering or force. A streamlined 4X experience designed to finish in one sitting.
Why similar: 4X 32.4% ★, Hex Grid 17.9% ★, City Builder 17.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.7%, Base Building 9.8%
- #18 Hex Kingdoms
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Blue Sunset GamesPub: SIG Publishing
Windows
Hex Kingdoms is a turn-based strategy game set in medevial times with fantasy themes. Expand your kingdom, set up your defenses, train soldiers and monsters to become the only ruler of the land.
Why similar: 4X 31% ★, Hex Grid 19% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 12.4%, Turn-Based 11.1%, Strategy 10.3%
- #19 Diehexegy
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Aebersoft
Windows · Linux
Diehexegy is a hex grid turn-based 4x game with a unique twist: your armies are composed of dice. It has multiple victory conditions and straightforward gameplay.
Why similar: 4X 45.5% ★, Hex Grid 17% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 16.8%, Strategy 12.5%, Fantasy 6.9%
- #20 Age of Wonders: Planetfall
65% matchMostly Positive80% of 6,586 reviews2019
Dev: Triumph StudiosPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 15.9 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Age of Wonders: Planetfall is the new strategy game from Triumph Studios, creators of the critically acclaimed Age of Wonders series, bringing all the exciting tactical turn-based combat and in-depth empire building of its predecessors to space in an all-new, sci-fi setting.
Why similar: 4X 29.9% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 17.2%, Hex Grid 13.7% ★, City Builder 11.6%, Turn-Based 9%
- #21 Island Dwellers
65% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Avokodo Studios
Windows
Island Dwellers is a turn-based strategy game where you guide a tribe through the challenges of rising sea levels. Assign tasks to your people, unlock technologies and build a thriving village. Adapt to new challenges as your tribe sails to different climates in search of a better future.
Why similar: 4X 25% ★, City Builder 19.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.4%, Hex Grid 11.7% ★, Turn-Based 9.6%
- #22 Beard of Stone
65% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2021
Dev: Dwarfaparte Games
Windows
4x turn based strategy mixed with real time (turn stealing) bidding mechanics. Complete single player or competitive online matches with up to 4 players in a single sitting, while telling the history of a fantasy world from the creation of its continents to the twilight of its gods.
Why similar: 4X 41.9% ★, Hex Grid 19.7% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 16.1%, Strategy 7.5%, Magic 7%
- #23 Flora Domina
65% matchMixed58% of 45 reviews2023
Dev: Dave Van VerdegemPub: Hogeschool West-Vlaanderen
Windows
In this unique take on turn-based 4X strategy, play as a nature goddess that defends her island by playing cards to use nature as your ally.
Why similar: 4X 33.3% ★, Hex Grid 19% ★, City Builder 17.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.6%, Turn-Based 10%
- #24 Wizards and Warlords
64% matchVery Positive84% of 257 reviews2020
Dev: Valravn Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Wizards and Warlords is an indie turn-based strategy game, where you play in a randomly generated fantasy world, contending with rival wizards, warlords, roaming marauders and hidden ancient evils. Create a customized sovereign or choose from one of many predefined templates.
Why similar: 4X 32.4% ★, Hex Grid 19.3% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 14%, Turn-Based 10.8%, Magic 7.1%
- #25 Dominions - Priests, Prophets & Pretenders
63% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: Illwinter Game Design
Windows · Linux
In Dominions you take control of a powerful being that rules a nation and aspires to godhood. It all takes place in a fantasy world with monsters, magic items and world altering spells. Dominions is a 4x turn based strategy game with a large variety of spells and units.
Why similar: 4X 55.2% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 20.3%, Strategy 15.8%, Fantasy 8.1%, 2D 0.7%
- #26 Worlds of Magic
66% matchMixed50% of 586 reviews2015
Dev: Wastelands InteractivePub: Conglomerate 5
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Worlds of Magic is a 4X turn-based strategy game. Players can explore and conquer an almost limitless number of procedurally generated universes, using military and magical power to overcome their foes. Found cities, raise armies, research and cast spells, hire powerful heroes, and create powerful magical artifacts.
Why similar: 4X 41.6% ★, Turn-Based 16.2%, Strategy 14.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.6%, Fantasy 7.4%
- #27 Mordfield Command
62% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2025
Dev: Software Verde, LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Set in a world seized by machines, Mordfield Command is a turn-based hex wargame. Reclaim territory under mounting pressure and expand your control of the battlefield. Move too slowly, and the Algorithm’s growing forces will overrun you.
Why similar: 4X 32.6% ★, Hex Grid 20.7% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 12.8%, Turn-Based 11.2%, Base Building 8.3%
- #28 Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI
62% matchVery Positive86% of 370,999 reviews2016
Dev: Firaxis GamesPub: 2K
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 18.1 hrsMean: 98.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Expand your empire, advance your culture and go head-to-head against history’s greatest leaders. Will your civilization stand the test of time?
Why similar: 4X 25.4% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 22.2%, City Builder 13.6%, Strategy 12.9%, Turn-Based 10.4%
- #29 Astro Protocol
61% matchPositive97% of 38 reviews2026
Dev: Null Vector Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Astro Protocol is a high-stakes, turn-based 4X space strategy game distilled into intense one-hour matches. Six factions, randomized maps, tech trees, and anomalies ensure every run is unique. Victories are earned against challenging opponents that play to win.
Why similar: 4X 36.1% ★, Hex Grid 18.2% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 15.7%, Base Building 11.6%, Tactical 10.2%
- #30 Ever War
61% matchPositive100% of 15 reviews2025
Dev: Utium Games
Windows
Ever War is a turn-based strategy game set in a medieval fantasy world. This game combines empire-building, resource management and large-scale tactical turn-based battles.
Why similar: 4X 40.8% ★, Hex Grid 21.4% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 15.2%, Tactical 8.5%, Fantasy 7.1%
- #31 Monarchs at Play
63% matchNo user reviews
Dev: MixedMoonGamesPub: Looking for Publisher
Windows
Turn-based 4X strategy in just one hour. Place buildings, chain adjacency bonuses, optimize resources, and outsmart rival monarchs through trade or war to earn the most Glory - solo or multiplayer.
Why similar: 4X 36.7% ★, City Builder 19.4%, Hex Grid 17.6% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 15.4%, Strategy 7.2%
- #32 Stones Keeper: King Aurelius
62% matchMostly Positive77% of 183 reviews2022
Dev: SK TeamPub: Valkyrie Initiative
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 42%
Stones Keeper is a turn-based strategy game with RPG elements in which you explore a detailed fantasy world, lead the Order of the Griffin, and live through the final moments of King Aurelius
Why similar: 4X 22.3% ★, Hex Grid 19.8% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 14.2%, Turn-Based 11.4%, Magic 9.5%
- #33 The Mystic
63% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2022
Dev: PipeDream
Windows
The Mystic is a dark fantasy, turn-based strategy game. Become a follower of the first gods, gain their favour, overthrow the High King by innovative combat and magic systems and establish harmony. The game offers an exciting campaign full of twists, battles and difficult decisions and multiplayer.
Why similar: 4X 43.7% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 18.2%, Hex Grid 17.2% ★, Strategy 12.9%, Fantasy 7%
- #34 Ultakia
62% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Simon Alber
Windows
Ultakia is a turn-based space 4X strategy game with distinctive resource management. Explore exotic systems and acquire powerful technologies. Exploit your planets, trade with other races and destroy those who stand in your way.
Why similar: 4X 38.6% ★, Hex Grid 25.3% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 12.4%, Strategy 6.3%, Fantasy 6.1%
- #35 Commander: Modern War
62% matchPositive84% of 37 reviews2023
Dev: GoldenGod Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Experience the thrill of a modern conflict between two factions, as you outsmart your opponents in an epic game of strategy and cunning. Take command of your ground, air, and naval units and lead them to victory in the most immersive turn-based battle simulation. The battlefield awaits.
Why similar: 4X 42.9% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 16.4%, Hex Grid 15% ★, Strategy 11.8%, Tactical 8%
- #36 Sid Meier's Civilization®: Beyond Earth™
63% matchMixed60% of 22,962 reviews2014
Dev: Firaxis GamesPub: 2K
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.9 hrsMean: 29.6 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Sid Meier’s Civilization: Beyond Earth is a new science-fiction-themed entry into the award winning Civilization series. As part of an expedition sent to find a home beyond Earth, lead your people into a new frontier, explore and colonize an alien planet and create a new civilization in space.
Why similar: 4X 33.8% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 21.7%, Hex Grid 14% ★, Turn-Based 11.6%, Strategy 10.5%
- #37 Yield! Fall of Rome
60% matchMostly Positive72% of 257 reviews2025
Dev: BillionworldsPub: Daedalic Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Forge your Kingdom amidst the Ruins of Rome in this turn-based 4X strategy game! As the world crumbles, rebuild civilization and shape your people’s destiny. Unleash your strategic prowess, conquer provinces, and crush all who stand in your way.
Why similar: 4X 28.4% ★, Hex Grid 17.6% ★, City Builder 15.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.6%, Turn-Based 9.5%
- #38 Burned Land
62% matchMixed56% of 102 reviews2021
Dev: Koya Game
Windows
Median: 7.6 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 98%
Burned Land is a 4x game in which you will take control of a nascent human race and try to avoid its extinction. Build, explore, conquer until you are worthy of gods. Then confront their anger.
Why similar: 4X 40.9% ★, Hex Grid 17.1% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 15.7%, Turn-Based 10.4%, Strategy 5.2%
- #39 Civilization IV®: Warlords
63% matchVery Positive91% of 531 reviews2007
Dev: Firaxis GamesPub: 2K
Windows · Mac
Median: 12 minMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 34%
Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Warlords is the first expansion pack for the award-winning game that has become an instant world-wide hit. Paying homage to some of history's greatest military leaders, the expansion delivers six unique and interesting scenarios, giving players the chance to change the course of history with the help of their...
Why similar: 4X 46.8% ★, Turn-Based 17.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 17.9%, Strategy 16.9%, Singleplayer 0.5%
- #40 Demise of Nations
62% matchVery Positive81% of 542 reviews2017
Dev: Noble Master LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 55%
Demise of Nations is a 4X turn-based grand strategy wargame covering the rise of Rome till the fall of modern civilization.
Why similar: 4X 37.6% ★, Hex Grid 22.7% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 13.8%, Turn-Based 8.9%, Strategy 7%
- #41 Empires Edge
61% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Kaser Studio
Windows
Empires Edge is a 4X-lite strategy game about building a civilization on floating islands, inspired by the classic Tyrants: Fight Through Time (Mega Lo Mania). Lead your people, achieve technological breakthroughs, and conquer new territories as you forge an empire at the edge of the Universe.
Why similar: 4X 45.1% ★, City Builder 21.6%, Strategy 12.1%, Base Building 11.9%, Fantasy 3.8%
- #42 荒野国度 LEGENDS OF THE WILD
61% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 圆桌工作室Pub: 瓦弄游戏
Windows
Recruit animal heroes, understand their attributes and create your own team Conquer land with your allies, make rational use of all resources on the continent, and defeat enemies from other faction Step by step, move towards the center of the continent, and finally seize the heart of the world.
Why similar: 4X 50.5% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 17.2%, Strategy 14%, Magic 9.3%, Fantasy 9%
- #43 Cities Domination
61% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: D Green Games
Windows
Cities Domination is a city builder, resource management and strategy game. Gestion all the units and resources between cities for create an empire, attack enemies cities, build, defend and expand your cities and dominate the castles... or lose yours.
Why similar: 4X 34.4% ★, Hex Grid 21.8% ★, City Builder 20.5%, Base Building 10.6%, Strategy 6.7%
- #44 Fantasy General II
61% matchVery Positive81% of 1,895 reviews2019
Dev: Owned by GravityPub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 58%
The fantasy wargaming classic is back! Lead powerful heroes and mighty armies into battle in this critically acclaimed turn-based strategy milestone. Level up and train your units and guide them through a gripping story campaign to decide the fate of a world on the brink of destruction.
Why similar: 4X 22.6% ★, Hex Grid 18.8% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 16.3%, Turn-Based 12%, Tactical 9.7%
- #45 Conquest of Elysium 3
62% matchVery Positive81% of 329 reviews2012
Dev: Illwinter Game Design
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 18 minMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 38%
Conquest of Elysium 3 (CoE3) is a streamlined turn based fantasy strategy game with a touch of rogue-like and the complex undertones of Illwinter's Dominions series. While CoE3 appears to be a simple game with limited options at first glance, delving further into the game reveals a game of complex decision making and risky endeavors.
Why similar: 4X 38% ★, Turn-Based 19%, Strategy 16.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.5%, Fantasy 8.6%
- #46 Age of Wonders Shadow Magic
61% matchVery Positive89% of 632 reviews2010
Dev: Triumph StudiosPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 12.4 hrs≥1hr: 49%
Age of Wonders: Shadow Magic is the third entry in the award winning fantasy strategy series. This fan-favorite enhances the series' praised fusion of empire building, role-playing and tactical combat with the eerie Shadow World and battle with races never before seen, across new and diverse landscapes.
Why similar: 4X 30.6% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 24.1%, Turn-Based 14.4%, Strategy 13.5%, Fantasy 10.6%
- #47 hexurb
61% matchMostly Positive78% of 76 reviews2021
Dev: byMixNez
Windows
hexurb is a calm, peaceful city builder where you can relax after a hard day and just have a good time!
Why similar: Hex Grid 30.4% ★, City Builder 25.3%, Base Building 16.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.8%, Strategy 6.4%
- #48 Planar Conquest
62% matchMixed62% of 574 reviews2016
Dev: Wastelands InteractivePub: Conglomerate 5
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.7 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Become an all-powerful Sorcerer Lord and lead one of 8 different races to the ultimate victory. Explore multiple planes of existence, raid dungeons, and conquer cities. Expand your armies, cast mighty spells, and summon godly creatures to do your bidding. Fight the enemies in D20 OGL battles.
Why similar: 4X 40.8% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 16.3%, Turn-Based 15.2%, Strategy 12.2%, Magic 5.6%
- #49 Elaborate Lands
60% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Elaborate Games
Windows
Elaborate Lands is a relaxing, turn-based strategy game. It combines unique gameplay mechanics with elements from 4X, city-builder and puzzle builder games. Build cities, gather resources, research technologies and expand your territory. Different maps and biomes offer near endless replayability.
Why similar: 4X 31.8% ★, Hex Grid 20.3% ★, City Builder 19%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.2%, Base Building 9.2%
- #50 Last Days of Old Earth
62% matchMixed60% of 57 reviews2016
Dev: Auroch DigitalPub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Last Days of Old Earth is a rich strategy game set in our far, far future where the sun is dying. Can you command the last noble tribes of humanity as they attempt to survive among the machines and marauding clans?
Why similar: Hex Grid 27.7% ★, 4X 25.5% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 15.9%, Turn-Based 13.8%, Strategy 10.5%
- #51 Empis
60% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Kyle Meadows
Windows
Empis is a turn-based strategy game that focuses on short and sweet multiplayer matches. Choose from individual factions each with their own unique units and upgrades, unlock technology, and build sprawling cities with buildings and fortifications.
Why similar: 4X 31.8% ★, Hex Grid 25.4% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 17.6%, Strategy 7%, Fantasy 6.7%
- #52 扩张吧王国 Expand the Kingdom
59% matchMostly Positive75% of 24 reviews2025
Dev: 奥特斯盗
Windows
"Expand the Kingdom" is a strategy game based on construction and expansion. In the game, you need to expand and plan land, acquire resources to maintain the internal balance of the kingdom, and survive and defeat all opponents in the competition between kingdoms.
Why similar: Hex Grid 43.2% ★, 4X 27.1% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 13.6%, Strategy 9.5%, Management 3.5%
- #53 BOC: Birth of Cultures
60% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Code::Arts
Windows
BoC is a historical 4X strategy game. Play on diverse planets with climate simulation and non-linear progression over the last 60,000 years of human evolution. Develop your own ancient civilization starting as a nomadic tribe from the last Ice Age.
Why similar: 4X 35.1% ★, Hex Grid 21.9% ★, City Builder 11.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.2%, Base Building 7.7%
- #54 Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword
61% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 4,914 reviews2007
Dev: Firaxis GamesPub: 2K
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 44.5 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Sid Meier's Civilization IV®: Beyond the Sword is the second expansion pack for Civilization IV - the 2005 PC Game of the Year that has become a worldwide hit.
Why similar: 4X 45.8% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 23.4%, Turn-Based 16.1%, Strategy 13.7%, Singleplayer 1%
- #55 Fantastic Creatures
61% matchMostly Positive79% of 14 reviews2019
Dev: Blue Callisto
Windows · Linux
Mythological Units. Ancient China. Experience a turn-based 4X strategy game where the land around you is slowly dying. Incarnate one of the four Fantastic Creatures: Dragon, Tiger, Turtle or Vermilion Bird and fight for survival.
Why similar: 4X 41.5% ★, Strategy 19.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 16.6%, Turn-Based 14.9%, Indie 4.8%
- #56 Rising Lords
59% matchMostly Positive71% of 950 reviews2024
Dev: ArgonwoodPub: Deck13
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 12.1 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Rising Lords is a medieval turn-based strategy game with card and board game elements. Send your serfs to fight and die in your name... or let them prosper, and use them to your advantage!
Why similar: Hex Grid 20.6% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 18.6%, City Builder 15.9%, Base Building 12%, Turn-Based 11.3%
- #57 Fantasy Wars
61% matchVery Positive86% of 307 reviews2010
Dev: Ino-CoPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 24.6 hrs≥1hr: 40%
Fantasy Wars is a turn-based strategy game set in a fantasy world. Combining both classic strategy gameplay and sophisticated 3D graphics players can experience epic battles like never before. Taking place in a fantasy world of Human kingdoms, Orc clans, Dwarfs' citadels and Elven forests the player is thrust into a world of war and...
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 21.8%, Hex Grid 19.7% ★, Strategy 19.7%, Turn-Based 18.8%, Fantasy 11.3%
- #58 Conquest of Elysium 4
60% matchVery Positive89% of 564 reviews2015
Dev: Illwinter Game Design
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 35.0 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Conquest of Elysium 4 is a quick turn based fantasy strategy game with a touch of rogue-like. The game is full of depth, details and monsters. There are also a huge number of factions, each with its own unique gameplay and magic rituals.
Why similar: 4X 33.3% ★, Turn-Based 18.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.8%, Strategy 13.1%, Fantasy 8.6%
- #59 Ozymandias: Bronze Age Empire Sim
59% matchVery Positive88% of 1,625 reviews2022
Dev: The Secret Games CompanyPub: Goblinz Publishing
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Build an empire in a single sitting. All the strategy of a classic 4X in a faster format, which also shines in multiplayer.
Why similar: 4X 31.1% ★, Hex Grid 20.5% ★, City Builder 16.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.7%, Tactical 7.7%