Games Like Star Ruler

ENDLESS™ Space is a turn-based 4X strategy game, covering the space colonization age in the ENDLESS™ Universe, where you can control every aspect of your civilization as you strive for galactic domination.

Why similar: 4X 46.1% ★, Strategy 23.2%, Space 19.4%, Sci-fi 5.3%, Grand Strategy 2.9% ★

Distant Worlds is a vast, pausable real-time 4X space strategy game. Experience the full depth and detail of turn-based strategy, but with the simplicity and ease of real-time, and on the scale of a massively-multiplayer online game.

Why similar: 4X 47% ★, Space 18.4%, Strategy 13.6%, Grand Strategy 9.7% ★, RTS 5.7%

Massive scale 4X-RTS set in space. Control hundreds of planets, manipulate galactic politics, research numerous advanced technologies, and command thousands of units and hundreds of planets in your quest for galactic dominance.

Why similar: 4X 42.3% ★, Space 19.3%, Strategy 15.6%, RTS 14.2%, Sci-fi 6.1%

As a space bear, human or any other race, venture forth into the galaxy, create custom ships, conquer new worlds, build new colonies and defend your very existence against those who would take what is yours.

Why similar: 4X 47% ★, Space 17.9%, Strategy 16.5%, RTS 10.8%, Sci-fi 4.5%

The Enhanced Edition contains Sword of the Stars II: The Lords of Winter and the first expansion, the End of Flesh. The new expansion introduces the new playable race, the Loa. All previous DLCs containing new avatars, new combat music, alternate voices, skins, and new badges for the warships are also included.

Why similar: 4X 54.3% ★, Strategy 21.2%, Space 18.7%, Sci-fi 5.6%, Singleplayer 0.3%

Sword of the Stars: Complete Collection is the original Sword of the Stars games and the three expansions Born of Blood, A Murder of Crows and Argos Naval Yard. It is the year 2405, and human scientists have discovered a new technology that allows travel from star to star at speeds faster than light.

Why similar: 4X 55.6% ★, Strategy 20.9%, Space 17.4%, Sci-fi 5.8%, Singleplayer 0.3%

The ascendant spacefaring 4X strategy game returns! A new chapter in the epic Master of Orion saga is poised to once again capture the imaginations of millions of gamers.

Why similar: 4X 54.3% ★, Strategy 21.3%, Space 15.9%, Sci-fi 3.9%, Grand Strategy 3.7% ★

Distant Worlds 2 is a vast, pausable real-time 4X space strategy game.

Why similar: 4X 45.3% ★, Strategy 17.3%, Space 15.9%, Grand Strategy 15.2% ★, Sci-fi 5.9%

"You are outgunned. You are massively outnumbered. You must win." These are your orders. Humanity has already fought its war against the machines -- and lost. AI death squads stand watch over every planet and every wormhole, the few remaining human settlements are held captive in orbiting bubbles, and the AIs have turned their...

Why similar: Strategy 31.2%, 4X 23.1% ★, Space 14.4%, RTS 14%, Grand Strategy 8.6% ★

Battle for galactic dominance in this real-time 4X strategy game with unrivaled scale! You’ll explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate through military force, diplomacy, trade, culture, influence, and other underhanded tactics.

Why similar: 4X 40.7% ★, Space 23.2%, RTS 16.2%, Strategy 13.9%, Sci-fi 5.6%

StarDrive 2 is an exciting and evolutionary step forward for the StarDrive franchise. In this eagerly anticipated sequel, the core mechanics have evolved to incorporate a turn-based strategic layer, featuring spectacular realtime battles.

Why similar: 4X 42% ★, Strategy 25.5%, Space 20.7%, Sci-fi 7.2%, Indie 4.4%

Explore a galaxy full of wonders in this sci-fi grand strategy game from Paradox Development Studios. Interact with diverse alien races, discover strange new worlds with unexpected events and expand the reach of your empire. Each new adventure holds almost limitless possibilities.

Why similar: 4X 39.8% ★, Space 22.2%, Grand Strategy 16.6% ★, Strategy 12%, Sci-fi 6.5%

Space Empires V is the latest edition in the Space Empires series. This new chapter completely updates the UI and takes the player into a real-time rendered 3D universe. Watch space battles played out in glorious detail and realistic effects. Expand, Explore, Exploit, and Exterminate in a huge living breathing galaxy.

Why similar: 4X 54.4% ★, Strategy 23.1%, Space 16.8%, Sci-fi 5.4%, Singleplayer 0.3%

From the creators of AI War: Fleet Command comes an all-new grand strategy title with turn-based tactical combat, set in a deep simulation of an entire solar system and its billions of inhabitants. You are the last of a murdered race, determined to unify or destroy the 8 others.

Why similar: 4X 36.5% ★, Space 22.9%, Strategy 20.6%, Grand Strategy 9.4% ★, Sci-fi 4.7%

The award-winning Space Empires IV Deluxe is the latest edition in the Space Empires series. A grand strategy title in the space 4X (explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate) genre, Space Empires has already found a place in the heart of strategy gamers everywhere.

Why similar: 4X 57.4% ★, Strategy 22.4%, Space 14.1%, Sci-fi 5.9%, Singleplayer 0.2%

Stars in Shadow is a turn-based 4X strategy game and a vivid tribute to the genre classics. Compete with alien factions to explore and colonize nearby starsystems, build fleets to defend against rivals, negotiate or conquer them. Win by unifying the galaxy, through diplomacy or force.

Why similar: 4X 57.5% ★, Strategy 17.6%, Space 15.9%, Sci-fi 4.8%, Indie 4.2%

Experience the epic space strategy games that redefined the RTS genre. Control your fleet and build an armada across more than 30 single-player missions. Choose unit types, fleet formations and flight tactics for each strategic situation.

Why similar: Space 36.1%, RTS 25.8%, Strategy 19.4%, Sci-fi 8.5%, Great Soundtrack 6.3%

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 41.7% ★, Strategy 21.2%, Space 19%, Grand Strategy 8.9% ★, Sci-fi 8.8%

Command a space-faring empire in Sins of a Solar Empire: Rebellion, the new stand-alone expansion that combines 4X depth with real-time strategy gameplay.

Why similar: 4X 37.8% ★, Space 16.1%, RTS 14.9%, Grand Strategy 14.5% ★, Strategy 10.4%

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 62.4% ★, Strategy 22.5%, Space 7.6%, Sci-fi 7.1%, Singleplayer 0.3%

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 60.8% ★, Strategy 27.1%, Grand Strategy 4.9% ★, Great Soundtrack 3.1%, Sci-fi 2.7%

Ancient Space is a story driven single player real time strategy game where you take command of a fleet embarking on a scientific mission to chart undiscovered reaches of space called ‘The Black Zone’. Overcome overwhelming odds and fight for your life and the survival of your ship and its crew.

Why similar: Space 35.5%, Strategy 29.4%, RTS 26%, Sci-fi 7.5%, Indie 1%

Horizon is a turn-based space strategy game of galactic exploration and conquest in which you are in control of humanity’s destiny. You will explore deep space, find new frontiers and discover alien artifacts hidden on long-abandoned planets.

Why similar: 4X 42.5% ★, Space 18.6%, Grand Strategy 17.5% ★, Strategy 12.8%, Sci-fi 6.4%

Build and command a fleet of starships and travel between planets as you explore, build, negotiate, and fight to preserve your vision for humanity.

Why similar: Space 38.8%, Strategy 28.3%, 4X 22.3% ★, Sci-fi 10.1%, Singleplayer 0.5%

A ground-based RTS prequel to the classic Homeworld games. Assemble your fleet and lead them to victory on the shifting sands of Kharak in this compelling strategy game for PC from Blackbird Interactive.

Why similar: RTS 37.1%, Strategy 30.3%, Space 14.5%, Sci-fi 11.7%, Great Soundtrack 6.1%

ENDLESS™ Space 2 is a Strategic Space Opera, featuring the compelling “just one more turn” gameplay, set in the mysterious ENDLESS™ Universe. As the leader of your civilization, will you impose your vision and build the greatest stellar empire?

Why similar: Strategy 77.8%, 4X 9.6% ★, Space 8.3%, Sci-fi 1.6%, Grand Strategy 1.5% ★

The most devious and acclaimed artificial intelligence in strategy gaming is better than ever. A grand strategy/RTS hybrid that reverses many conventions of both genres. Take territory without attracting attention, build your empire with care, and adapt to an ever-evolving galactic battleground.

Why similar: 4X 46.6% ★, Grand Strategy 16.3% ★, RTS 12.7%, Space 12.4%, Strategy 7.3%

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 62.7% ★, Strategy 30.8%, Grand Strategy 6.1% ★, Singleplayer 0.4%

The last days of man are at hand.. Two years after the Infinite War the once great warring nations now lie in ruins, and humanity’s hope for a brighter future is nothing but a bitter memory. A new, seemingly unstoppable enemy, supported by the zealots of The Order, now seeks to eradicate mankind: UEF, Aeon Loyalist, and Cybran alike.

Why similar: RTS 39.5%, Strategy 30.4%, Grand Strategy 15.2% ★, Sci-fi 9.6%, Space 3.5%

Ambitious megacorporations monopolize the conquest of space and the colonization of the solar system. At the very edge of the solar system, the companies make a discovery that will shift the technological advantage and upset the balance. And so a new conflict is born: "The Jupiter Incident."

Why similar: Space 39%, Strategy 27.3%, RTS 20%, Sci-fi 11%, Indie 2.2%

Build and design your own fleets and stand opposed to the Particulate in this physics/strategy/RTS/fleet hybrid. Build partially destructible and self repairing ships that interact with enemies less controlled by some scripted logic and more driven by a real time massive physics particle simulation.

Why similar: Strategy 34%, Space 28.1%, RTS 23.5%, Indie 8.2%, Sci-fi 5.9%

Command or corrupt an entire galaxy in the definitive Star Wars strategy collection. It is a time of galactic civil war. Will you take up the reins of the Rebellion, assume control of the Empire, or rule the Star Wars Underworld?

Why similar: RTS 25.3%, Strategy 23.8%, Space 22.5%, 4X 11.1% ★, Sci-fi 7.3%

Your journey to building a vast space empire begins behind the controls of a single ship. Explore the stars, trade goods, fight battles, build stations, buy and equip ships, and command fleets in a living, fully simulated universe that reacts to your decisions.

Why similar: 4X 46.5% ★, Space 31.1%, Strategy 14%, Sci-fi 7.9%, Singleplayer 0.6%

Get the complete GalCiv II saga including Galactic Civilizations II: Dread Lords, the expansion pack Dark Avatar, and the newest expansion pack Twilight of the Arnor!

Why similar: 4X 56.2% ★, Grand Strategy 21.4% ★, Strategy 15%, Space 5.2%, Sci-fi 2.1%

A procedural co-op space sandbox where players can build their own space ships out of dynamically scalable blocks. Fight epic space battles, explore, mine, trade, wage wars and build your own empire to save your galaxy from being torn apart by an unknown enemy.

Why similar: Space 75.4%, Sci-fi 24.6%

Includes 47 Steam achievements, leaderboards, and stats!

Why similar: RTS 39.3%, Strategy 35.3%, Grand Strategy 14% ★, Sci-fi 9.3%, Space 1.2%

Combining the best of space combat and real time strategy. Victory can be tactical, a dogfight or capital ship slugging match - depending on how you decide to achieve it. Space combat on a RTS scale with space sim savagery.

Why similar: Space 36.7%, Strategy 30.2%, RTS 19.1%, Sci-fi 8.9%, Indie 5%

Strategy from the front lines! Starpoint Gemini Warlords combines 3rd person capital spaceship combat with 4X strategy and RPG gameplay elements. Build mighty war fleets and send them into battle or lead them into combat yourself. Become the Warlord and conquer the Gemini system!

Why similar: 4X 40.5% ★, Space 23.7%, Strategy 13.2%, Grand Strategy 12.4% ★, Sci-fi 6.9%

Take command of a civilization that has just achieved faster-than-light travel in Galactic Civilizations IV, the newest entry in the award-winning space 4X strategy game series. Explore the galaxy, colonize worlds, shape cultures, make alliances, fight wars and pioneer new technologies.

Why similar: 4X 43.5% ★, Space 19.8%, Grand Strategy 17.6% ★, Strategy 11.9%, Sci-fi 6.6%

Take command of your own mercenary outfit of 'Mechs and the MechWarriors that pilot them, struggling to stay afloat as you find yourself drawn into a brutal interstellar civil war.

Why similar: Strategy 51%, Space 24.8%, Sci-fi 19.1%, Great Soundtrack 4.4%, Singleplayer 0.8%

In Anno 2205™, you join humankind‘s next step into the future with the promise to build a better tomorrow. You conquer Earth, establishing rich, bustling cities and grand industrial complexes, but to secure the prosperity of your people, you must travel into space.

Why similar: 4X 45% ★, Strategy 21.3%, Space 15.8%, RTS 10.4%, Sci-fi 7%

Design and simulate the starships of your dreams! Command your ship or fleet in epic battles and manage your crew while exploring a dangerous galaxy. Play alone or with friends, test your ships in online PvP, and let your imagination reach for the stars!

Why similar: Space 43.1%, Strategy 26%, Sci-fi 21.5%, Indie 7.7%, Singleplayer 1.6%

Colonise solar systems and watch them grow. Explore the galaxy to find its strategic choke points. Build up your empire and your fleet and then use the power of the media to prepare your people for the inevitable war. At the same time watch your opponents, keep on an eye on their own media and watch for threats and opportunities.

Why similar: 4X 43.4% ★, Space 23.4%, Strategy 15.2%, Grand Strategy 9.9% ★, Sci-fi 4.9%

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 54.9% ★, Strategy 26.4%, Grand Strategy 16.6% ★, Great Soundtrack 1.7%, Singleplayer 0.4%

Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization is the third offering in the award winning Civilization IV series. A re-imagining of the classic Colonization game Sid Meier created in 1994, Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization is a total conversion of the Civilization IV engine into a game experience in which players will lead a European...

Why similar: 4X 61.4% ★, Strategy 33.8%, Grand Strategy 4.5% ★, Singleplayer 0.4%

An alien invasion has fractured humanity into seven ideological factions each with a unique vision for the future. Lead your chosen faction to take control of Earth’s nations, expand across the Solar System, and battle enemy fleets in tactical combat.

Why similar: 4X 50.1% ★, Grand Strategy 19.6% ★, RTS 15.3%, Strategy 14.4%, Singleplayer 0.5%

Build a civilization that will stand the test of time in the largest space-based strategy game ever! Choose from dozens of unique races and make a name for yourself across the galaxy through diplomacy, espionage, technological advances, and more.

Why similar: 4X 46.9% ★, Grand Strategy 17.2% ★, Space 16.7%, Strategy 12%, Sci-fi 7.3%

A sci-fi turn-based 4X strategy game where you lead the fate of one of several factions divided between three races. Explore new worlds and new star systems filled with exciting secrets as well as dangers. Build cities, expand your influence and fight great battles on land and in space.

Why similar: 4X 44.7% ★, Space 16.4%, Grand Strategy 15.7% ★, Strategy 13.9%, Sci-fi 6.5%

The year is 3015. The battlefields are dominated by war machines known as BattleMechs. Level entire cities and decimate the enemy in your BattleMech. Follow a quest for glory and revenge. Manage an expanding mercenary company. Fight alongside your friends with a four-player PvE co-op.

Why similar: Singleplayer 100%

It is the year 2938. The long wished-for encounter of the X Universe and the Earth holds both joy and sorrow for the people. Despite flourishing trade, the clash of the diverse races, cultures and life forms creates new tensions, mistrust and open conflict that need to be overcome!

Why similar: Space 58.8%, Strategy 17.4%, 4X 10.6% ★, Sci-fi 10.2%, Great Soundtrack 2.4%

Evolve from being a nobody to being the center of power! Age of space combines real time resource management with tactical combat. Work as a mercenary for clients in our solar system as you gradually get dragged into a liberation war between the Martians and the UEA. Who will you side with?

Why similar: 4X 29.1% ★, Space 24%, Strategy 20.9%, RTS 16.5%, Great Soundtrack 5.2%

Stellar Monarch 2 is a feudal space empire builder where you feel like the Emperor, not a logistics officer. Great noble houses, usurpers to the throne, rebels, assassins, court intrigues, disloyal admirals, incompetent governors and ever-present alien threat.

Why similar: 4X 48.5% ★, Grand Strategy 16.7% ★, Strategy 16.1%, Space 13.3%, Sci-fi 5.3%

Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri™ Planetary Pack includes the original Alpha Centauri and the expansion, Alien Crossfire.

Why similar: 4X 63% ★, Strategy 18.4%, Space 18%, Singleplayer 0.6%

Turn based 4X strategy game, recreating the civilizations of ancient China. Develop your land, build great cities, raise huge armies and fight epic battles, with hundreds of soldiers fighting right on the game map. Advance your technologies, culture and religion to create one of mankind’s biggest empires.

Why similar: 4X 55.1% ★, Strategy 24.1%, Grand Strategy 14.4% ★, Indie 4.6%, Great Soundtrack 1.8%

Build and explore in a true space sandbox survival adventure. Construct mighty capital vessels, sprawling planetary settlements, and vast space stations in your galactic journey to discover the mysteries of Empyrion!

Why similar: Space 54.6%, Strategy 27.9%, Sci-fi 16.2%, Singleplayer 1.3%

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 54.2% ★, Strategy 40.4%, Grand Strategy 3.9% ★, Great Soundtrack 1.2%, Singleplayer 0.3%

Reintroducing a classic from the golden era of gaming, the original empire building space RTS, Imperium Galactica 2 is back and looking better than ever with new high-res textures and vivid colors.

Why similar: 4X 33% ★, Strategy 31.1%, Space 22%, RTS 13.9%

Build a fortress and try to help your dwarves survive against a deeply generated world. Keep your dwarves happy, grow their community and beware of digging too deeply. The deepest, most intricate simulation of a world that's ever been created.

Why similar: Strategy 100%

Explore a randomly generated Galaxy populated with factions, enemies, missions, and items providing you with a unique experience each time you play.

Why similar: Space 59.8%, Strategy 20.2%, Sci-fi 12.4%, Indie 6.8%, Singleplayer 0.7%

Stellar Reach is a 4X hard sci-fi strategy game where you control a faction vying for dominance across a hostile galactic frontier. Guide your empire through conquest, prosperity, or industrial power as you advance through six distinct tech trees and forge your path to victory.

Why similar: 4X 42.7% ★, Space 16.2%, Strategy 12.7%, Grand Strategy 11.3% ★, RTS 10.3%