Games Like Age of Wonders: Planetfall

Rule a fantasy realm of your own design! Explore new magical realms in Age of Wonders’ signature blend of 4X strategy and turn-based tactical combat. Control a faction that grows and changes as you expand your empire with each turn!

Why similar: 4X 36.3% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 21%, Character Customization 11.2%, Strategy 9.3%, Tactical 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: Developed by the same team, this game offers the same deep tactical combat and empire-building mechanics in a high-fantasy setting.

Warhammer 40,000: Gladius – Relics of War brings you to a world of terror and violence. Four factions will engage in a brutal war for dominance over the planet’s resources. In the first turn-based 4X strategy game set in Warhammer 40,000 you will lead one of four unique factions.

Why similar: 4X 30.6% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 18.2%, Hex Grid 12.9% ★, Turn-Based 11.9%, Strategy 10%

Why You'll Like It: This game strips away diplomacy to focus entirely on the intense tactical combat and 4X exploration that fans of Planetfall's combat will appreciate.

The acclaimed strategy game from the creator of X-COM. Fight tactical battles on procedural maps against a foe that adapts to your tactics. Manage diplomacy and economy on a global scale. Research, explore, overcome. Now includes Steam Workshop support for mods!

Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 29.4%, Perma Death 16.1%, Tactical 15.1%, Character Customization 14.4%, Aliens 14%

Why You'll Like It: Created by the original creator of XCOM, this game features deep tactical combat and squad management in a sci-fi world with evolving alien threats.

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: Turn-Based 23.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 19.8%, Strategy 13.7%, Sci-fi 9.6%, Tactical 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers deep tactical turn-based combat with heavy customization of units and pilots in a gritty sci-fi universe.

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 71.8%, 4X 10.3% ★, Space 5.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 4.4%, Turn-Based 3.2%

Why You'll Like It: A highly polished sci-fi 4X game that features unique faction mechanics and deep research trees similar to Planetfall.

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 28.8% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 26.8%, Strategy 18.5%, Turn-Based 13.7%, Hex Grid 5.5% ★

Why You'll Like It: The direct predecessor to Planetfall, providing the foundational tactical combat and empire management systems that define the series.

XCOM 2 is the sequel to XCOM: Enemy Unknown, the 2012 award-winning strategy game of the year. Earth has changed and is now under alien rule. Facing impossible odds you must rebuild XCOM, and ignite a global resistance to reclaim our world and save humanity.

Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 20%, Turn-Based 18.5%, Perma Death 12.2%, Character Customization 11.4%, Tactical 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: If you enjoy the tactical combat of Planetfall, this is the gold standard for squad-based, turn-based sci-fi combat.

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 21.3% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 20.3%, Turn-Based 11.3%, Strategy 9.4%, Hex Grid 7.8% ★

Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi take on the classic 4X formula that mirrors the exploration and technology-focused progression of Planetfall.

A 4X real-time strategy game from the developers of the critically acclaimed Northgard. Set in Frank Herbert’s groundbreaking Dune universe, you must lead your faction and battle for control and dominance over the harsh desert planet of Arrakis.

Why similar: 4X 30.7% ★, Management 12.6%, Economy 12.1%, Sci-fi 10.1%, Tactical 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: This title blends 4X strategy with real-time tactical elements in a iconic sci-fi setting, focusing on resource management and territorial control.

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 44.5% ★, Space 16%, Sci-fi 11.8%, Strategy 11.6%, Management 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: While more focused on grand strategy, it provides the definitive sci-fi 4X empire-building experience with vast customization options.

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 27.1% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 15.4%, Turn-Based 11.7%, Economy 10.9%, Tactical 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: A complex grand strategy game that offers a realistic, hard sci-fi approach to global empire management and space expansion.

MECHANICUS II ANNOUNCED! Take control of one of the most technologically advanced factions in the Imperium: the Adeptus Mechanicus. In this turn-based tactical game, your every decision will weigh heavily on the outcome of the conflict. Will you be blessed by the Omnissiah?

Why similar: Turn-Based 25.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 23.8%, Strategy 14.9%, Tactical 12.4%, Sci-fi 11.3%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical turn-based game that features deep unit customization and a dark, atmospheric sci-fi setting.

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 23.5% ★, Hex Grid 13.8% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 13.7%, Turn-Based 11%, Aliens 8%

Why You'll Like It: A pure 4X experience that excels in ship design and expansive galaxy-wide empire management.

Raise mighty armies, wield ancient magic and forge an empire. This turn-based strategy adventure game fuses strategic decision making, tactical combat and kingdom management.

Why similar: 4X 47.2% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 27.8%, Tactical 14.4%, Strategy 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: This game captures the spirit of classic turn-based strategy with a heavy emphasis on tactical combat and hero-led armies.

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 48.6% ★, Strategy 16.5%, Turn-Based 15.1%, Space 9.1%, Sci-fi 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: A classic 4X space strategy game that focuses on diplomacy, research, and galactic conquest.

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 28% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 19.2%, Strategy 11.7%, City Builder 11%, Turn-Based 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: A 4X strategy game that allows for significant cultural evolution and empire building across different historical eras.

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 33.5% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 17.9%, Turn-Based 17%, Strategy 12.9%, Hex Grid 11.1% ★

Why You'll Like It: A fantasy 4X game with unique faction diversity and tactical combat that served as a major influence on modern strategy design.

The country of Grand Chien is thrown into chaos when the elected president goes missing and the paramilitary force known as “the Legion” seizes control. Hire mercs, meet interesting characters, and fight in tactically deep turn-based combat in this true successor to a beloved franchise.

Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 39%, Strategy 23.3%, Tactical 22.6%, Turn-Based 13.8%, Singleplayer 1.3%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on high-stakes tactical combat and squad management, appealing to players who enjoy the turn-based combat segments of Planetfall.

XCOM: Chimera Squad delivers an all-new story and turn-based tactical combat experience in the XCOM universe.

Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 24.1%, Turn-Based 22.1%, Strategy 19.5%, Aliens 11.1%, Sci-fi 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: A tighter, more focused tactical experience that experiments with turn-based combat mechanics in a sci-fi city setting.

Gears Tactics is the fast-paced, turn-based strategy game from one of the most-acclaimed video game franchises – Gears of War. Outnumbered and fighting for survival, recruit and command your squad to hunt down an evil mastermind who makes monsters.

Why similar: Strategy 34.9%, Turn-Based 30.2%, Tactical 13.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 7.1%, Character Customization 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, turn-based tactical game that brings the intense combat of the Gears of War universe to a strategy format.

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 41.7% ★, Space 15.3%, Strategy 12.4%, Tactical 9.7%, Sci-fi 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: Combines 4X empire management with real-time tactical space combat for a grand-scale sci-fi experience.

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 31.3% ★, Turn-Based 22.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 21.5%, Strategy 17.4%, Hex Grid 5.4% ★

Why You'll Like It: A fantasy 4X game that features tactical combat and a focus on hero units that feels very similar to the Age of Wonders engine.

Interstellar Space: Genesis is a turn-based space 4X strategy game in which you attempt to build a thriving galactic empire. Discover mysteries among the stars, colonize worlds, and engage enemies in tactical turn-based combat on your journey to becoming the ruler of the galaxy!

Why similar: 4X 32.5% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 16.6%, Turn-Based 16%, Space 8.3%, Strategy 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: A turn-based 4X space strategy game that focuses on exploration and empire expansion with a classic feel.

Old World is a revolutionary new historical strategy game where you lead your dynasty over generations of rule against rival kings and queens. Wage massive wars, manage your court, and build a dynasty — or watch your empire crumble to dust. What legacy will you leave behind?

Why similar: 4X 27.5% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 15.8%, Turn-Based 13.6%, Economy 10%, Tactical 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: A 4X strategy game that introduces character-driven mechanics and family management, adding a layer of depth to empire building.

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 38.5% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 18.7%, Strategy 12%, Hex Grid 9.8% ★, Turn-Based 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi 4X game that focuses on planetary colonization and survival in a hostile alien environment.

Take control of Invisible's agents in the field and infiltrate the world's most dangerous corporations. Stealth, precision, and teamwork are essential in high-stakes, high-profit missions, where every move may cost an agent their life.

Why similar: Turn-Based 23.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 21.3%, Perma Death 14.8%, Tactical 13.3%, Sci-fi 13.2%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical turn-based game that emphasizes stealth and squad management in a sleek, futuristic setting.

Lead your people to victory on an ever-evolving world in this strategy game featuring asymmetric factions led by powerful heroes. Build your empire, wield political influence, and raise grand armies to wage war in a race to uncover dark secrets buried within the planet.

Why similar: 4X 27.6% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 16%, Turn-Based 13.3%, Economy 9.7%, Tactical 8%

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 29.6% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 15.9%, Hex Grid 12.3% ★, Space 8.6%, Sci-fi 7.3%

Lead empires that evolve or endure through the Ages. Build something you believe in with Sid Meier's Civilization® VII.

Why similar: 4X 26.3% ★, Hex Grid 13.2% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 13.1%, City Builder 11.2%, Economy 10.2%

A turn-based sci-fi strategy that combines exploration and exciting clashes on the battlefield. Take control over several different species, raise powerful armies for your heroes and destroy your opponents! This HoMM-like is set in a scifi universe, with new mechanics on top of the classic formula.

Why similar: 4X 25.3% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 15.4%, Turn-Based 13.5%, Economy 9%, Tactical 7.8%

Create your own nation in Millennia, a historical turn-based 4X game that challenges your strategic prowess across 10,000 years of history, from the dawn of humanity to our possible futures.

Why similar: 4X 26.9% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 16.2%, Turn-Based 12.8%, Hex Grid 9.8% ★, Economy 9.1%

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: Turn-Based Strategy 27.8%, Space 16.6%, Strategy 16.4%, 4X 14.9% ★, Sci-fi 11%

Why You'll Like It: A lighter, tactical-focused strategy game that emphasizes ship combat and fleet management in space.

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 42.5% ★, Economy 11.6%, Management 7.8%, Space 7.2%, Tactical 7.1%

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 34.9% ★, Strategy 15.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.6%, Turn-Based 12.6%, Space 9.4%

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 30.7% ★, Turn-Based 17.6%, Strategy 15%, Space 12.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 8%

Why You'll Like It: A unique strategy game that focuses on space diplomacy and managing the political landscape of a galaxy.

From the developers of Warhammer 40,000: Gladius, ZEPHON is a post-apocalyptic 4X strategy game built on Proxy’s unique tactical combat system. Guide survivors through a turbulent future, navigating unexpected disasters, eldritch horror and cyberpunk monstrosities. What will you do to survive?

Why similar: 4X 33% ★, Turn-Based 18.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.4%, Tactical 9.6%, Strategy 8.7%

Command interstellar forces in this epic return of the 4X strategy classic. From planetary politics to galactic warfare, the stakes couldn’t be higher as you lead your Royal House through battles on land, sea, air, and the vast reaches of space.

Why similar: 4X 36.2% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 20.8%, Economy 10.7%, Strategy 8.9%, Sci-fi 8.6%

Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector is a fast-paced turn-based strategy game set in the grimdark universe of the 41st Millennium. Pick your force, develop your army, field mighty heroes and fight for victory using superior strategy, awesome abilities, and devastating weaponry.

Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 32.5%, Strategy 16.6%, Turn-Based 12.2%, Tactical 11.2%, Sci-fi 8.9%

Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era is the official prequel hailing back to the origins of the genre-defining, critically acclaimed series of turn-based strategy games. Raise grand armies and wield devastating spells to overcome your foes in both solo and multiplayer.

Why similar: 4X 26.7% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 17.4%, Turn-Based 14%, Tactical 8.4%, Economy 8.4%

Build a new home for humanity in Aven Colony. Discover Aven Prime - an alien planet of deserts, tundras, and wetlands light years from earth. Build your colonies into massive, sprawling cities whilst dealing with the challenges faced when settling on a new world.

Why similar: City Builder 43.9%, Strategy 21.5%, Sci-fi 18.2%, Space 10.3%, Management 5%

Shadow Empire is a deep turn-based 4X wargame with a unique blend of military focus, procedurally generated content and role-playing features. Players take the seat of the supreme ruler of a small nation, with the goal of reconquering a devastated planet.

Why similar: 4X 21.7% ★, Hex Grid 13% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 12.5%, Turn-Based 11.5%, Aliens 5.8%

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 27.1% ★, City Builder 20.8%, Strategy 11.1%, Economy 10.6%, Futuristic 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 44.4% ★, Management 13.5%, Space 12.1%, Sci-fi 11%, Strategy 10.6%

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: Turn-Based Strategy 25.1%, 4X 19.5% ★, Strategy 13.9%, Turn-Based 12.2%, City Builder 8.1%

Set in a post-apoc version of Earth, Revival is a 4x strategy game where the world and its rules can change at key moments, creating a deep and highly replayable experience.

Why similar: 4X 22.1% ★, Hex Grid 13.4% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 13%, Turn-Based 11.2%, Economy 8.4%

Wage a global war of resistance against an alien invasion. Command turn-based tactical battles, build a network of covert bases, directly control your fighter wings, and achieve strategic victory in a simulation of asymmetric warfare against a technologically superior foe.

Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 26.2%, Turn-Based 23.1%, Character Customization 14.6%, Tactical 12.8%, Strategy 11%

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 33% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 19.3%, Turn-Based 15.3%, Strategy 8.9%, Sci-fi 7.8%

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

Why similar: 4X 56.1% ★, Strategy 18.5%, Space 12.6%, Sci-fi 11.8%, Singleplayer 1%

Hexarchy is an innovative, fast-paced, historical 4x strategy game where you use cards and deckbuilding to make your decisions. Single-player and online multiplayer.

Why similar: 4X 24.5% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 14.4%, Hex Grid 14.3% ★, Turn-Based 12.6%, Tactical 7%

Mars has been colonized, and Earth's corporate titans fight to dominate this new market. Competition is fierce in this fast-paced economic RTS from Civilization IV Lead Designer, Soren Johnson.

Why similar: Economy 18.5%, City Builder 18.2%, Sci-fi 12.3%, Strategy 11.8%, Management 11.6%

Crying Suns is a tactical rogue-lite that puts you in the role of a space fleet commander as you explore a mysteriously fallen empire. In this story rich experience inspired by Dune and Foundation, each successful run will uncover the truth about the Empire... and yourself as well.

Why similar: Hex Grid 25.1% ★, Space 15.8%, Strategy 15.3%, Tactical 14.7%, Perma Death 14.7%

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 37.4% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 21.7%, Turn-Based 20.4%, Strategy 8.6%, Management 2.5%

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 43.4% ★, Strategy 15.9%, Turn-Based 15.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.3%, Space 8.6%

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 59.1% ★, Space 14.7%, Strategy 14.6%, Sci-fi 9.6%, Management 1.2%

Lead humanity’s greatest weapon, the Grey Knights, in this fast-paced turn-based tactical RPG. Root out and purge a galaxy-spanning plague in a cinematic, story-driven campaign, using the tactics and talents of your own personalised squad of Daemonhunters.

Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 38.8%, Tactical 17.5%, Character Customization 16.7%, Strategy 12.8%, Sci-fi 8.8%

Forge an empire in a universe where population growth is stripping away planetary resources. Colonize unknown planets and trade with other races for their knowledge.

Why similar: 4X 42.4% ★, Turn-Based 19.3%, Strategy 13.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.4%, Space 8%

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 50.9% ★, Space 19.1%, Strategy 14.3%, Sci-fi 14.1%, Singleplayer 1.7%

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

Why similar: 4X 52.8% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 16.6%, Strategy 13.3%, Space 9.7%, Multiplayer 6.2%

Xenonauts is a strategy game in which you control a multi-national military organisation defending a Cold War-era Earth from alien invasion, using small squads of persistent soldiers to eliminate the extraterrestrials and recover their technology in turn-based ground combat.

Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 28.7%, Turn-Based 16.9%, Management 12.3%, Tactical 11.5%, Aliens 11.1%