- #1 Great Powers
97% matchMostly Positive70% of 36 reviews2025
Dev: Flame-Dragons
Windows · Mac · Linux
A 4x global turn-based strategy game with a well-developed economic and military model.
Why similar: 4X 24.9% ★, Grand Strategy 18.7% ★, Hex Grid 18.5% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 9.7%, Isometric 8.7%
- #2 Ever War
96% matchPositive100% of 15 reviews2025
Dev: Autware
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 28.1% ★, Hex Grid 19.1% ★, Grand Strategy 14.6% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 11.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 11%
- #3 Shardorium
95% 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 31.7% ★, 4X 18.8% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 13.1%, Strategy 7.1%, Magic 6.4%
- #4 Inflection Point
95% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Martin Giannakopoulos
Windows
A multiplayer 4X strategy game where wars are won by breaking through defensive lines, encircling enemy armies, cutting their supply lines, securing resource-producing islands, and blockading those of your opponents. Games are quick and packed with dramatic, high-stakes combat.
Why similar: 4X 28.1% ★, Grand Strategy 20.9% ★, Hex Grid 12.7% ★, Naval Combat 11.2% ★, Isometric 9.3%
- #5 Politon
94% matchVery Positive90% of 86 reviews2025
Dev: Pinq Games
Windows · Mac
Politon: A turn-based strategy game that will push your strategic and management skills to the limit! Expand your territory, strengthen your economy, and outsmart your enemies by planning your strategy carefully.
Why similar: 4X 23% ★, Hex Grid 21% ★, Grand Strategy 14.3% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 10.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 8.3%
- #6 EOL: End Of Line
93% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: MLS Games, LLC
Windows
A sci-fi turn-based strategy game, no gimmicky mechanics just pure 4x glory.
Why similar: 4X 31.8% ★, Grand Strategy 23.4% ★, Hex Grid 13.4% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 11.5%, Strategy 8.6%
- #7 Beyond
92% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2024
Dev: Quixotic Universe
Windows
Beyond is a sci-fi turn-based strategy game set in a generated solar system that orbits a distant star every round. Play as one of five alien species as you race to collect resources, build your military, develop new tech, expand the area you control, and drive opposing factions from the system.
Why similar: 4X 24.4% ★, Hex Grid 21.2% ★, Grand Strategy 16.2% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 10.6%, Isometric 8%
- #8 Arcane Sorcery
93% matchMixed63% of 70 reviews2015
Dev: Andrew Rowe
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 98%
Arcane Sorcery is a 4x strategy game. You are a sorcerer king. Cast powerful spells from afar from one of 4 spell books. Train units and build your economy. High strategy on a campaign map as well in turn base battles. Challenging AI that does not get buffs in all but the hardest difficulty.
Why similar: 4X 23.8% ★, Grand Strategy 18.1% ★, Isometric 9.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 8.6%
- #9 Magic And Dragons : 4X Battle
91% match6 user reviews67% of 6 reviews2024
Dev: The Team With a TPub: The Developer With a D
Windows
Turn-based strategy game in a world filled with magics, demons and dragons! Build, expand, conquer, form alliances and wage wars.
Why similar: 4X 24.7% ★, Grand Strategy 17% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 10.1%, Isometric 9.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 9%
- #10 Astro Protocol
91% matchPositive96% of 46 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 25.5% ★, Grand Strategy 17.2% ★, Hex Grid 15.6% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 11.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 10%
- #11 Thule
90% 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 30.7% ★, Hex Grid 22.1% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 11.8%, Dark Fantasy 9.7%, Medieval 8.1%
- #12 Imperial Kingdoms
89% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: BaroxxTech
Windows · Linux
Lead a medieval kingdom through expansion, warfare and economic growth. Manage resources, supply your capital and research new technologies to strengthen your realm. Customize your armies and conquer rival kingdoms across dynamic hex maps.
Why similar: 4X 32.8% ★, Grand Strategy 22.4% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 11%, Hex Grid 10.5% ★, Strategy 8.8%
- #13 扩张吧王国 Expand the Kingdom
88% matchMostly Positive76% of 25 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 39.5% ★, 4X 19.2% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 10.1%, Medieval 8.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 7.8%
- #14 Rise of Realms
88% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Goat Works Ltd
Windows · Mac
Rise of Realms is a 4X RPG, for 1-6 players, in a medieval fantasy setting. Command an empire and recruit heroes to lead your armies. Use your tactical abilities to conquer the lands and reshape them in your image. Wishlist now.
Why similar: 4X 23.9% ★, Hex Grid 20.9% ★, Grand Strategy 18.5% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 8.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 8%
- #15 Frostward
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: KoPoint Games
Windows
Build your civilization in a world consumed by eternal winter. Explore procedurally generated hex-grid maps, expand under the pressure of cold, survival, and war, and command armies with unique abilities in deep turn-based battles.
Why similar: 4X 34.2% ★, Hex Grid 26.1% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 12.9%, Tactical 8.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 7.8%
- #16 Conquest: Medieval Kingdoms
87% matchMixed57% of 14 reviews2021
Dev: Aserisoft
Windows · Mac
Conquest: Medieval Kingdoms is a turn-based 4X grand strategy game, played on a procedurally generated world. Battles are real-time and tactical. Every world-map and battlefield is entirely unique, so this game will always have something to throw at you.
Why similar: 4X 33% ★, Grand Strategy 21.2% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 13%, Medieval 9.9%, Strategy 8.5%
- #17 SATUS
86% matchPositive86% of 44 reviews2023
Dev: Strudio Company
Windows
SATUS - global fantasy strategy, in which you can lead one of the 4 fractions: magicians, dwarfs, dark side, hell virus. Every fraction is unique. Capture all the enemies, arrange the end of the world, build a great empire!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 26.5% ★, 4X 14.5% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 13.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.2%, Magic 7.4%
- #18 Commander: Modern War
85% matchPositive83% of 40 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 32.7% ★, Hex Grid 14.8% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 13.2%, Isometric 12.8%, Strategy 9%
- #19 Sengoku: Shadow Strikers
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ikemoto Systems
Windows · Mac · Linux
Turn your clan into a Sengoku legend in this tactical RPG. Recruit and train warriors, shape alliances, conquer castles, and alter history through brutal turn-based battles. Influence the outcome of feudal Japan in Sengoku: Shadow Strikers.
Why similar: 4X 29.6% ★, Grand Strategy 22.5% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 10.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.6%, Isometric 9.7%
- #20 Heroes, Warlords and Ruin
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Autware
Windows
Create your hero, manage resources, raise armies and build an empire. This fantasy turn-based 4x strategy game features empire management, large-scale tactical battles, and RPG mechanics.
Why similar: 4X 28.2% ★, Grand Strategy 20.2% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 12.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 8.6%, Hex Grid 8.2% ★
- #21 Diehexegy
83% matchNo user reviews2028
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 38.5% ★, Hex Grid 18.7% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 15%, Strategy 10.7%, Medieval 8.4%
- #22 军团战棋Legion War
82% matchVery Positive90% of 821 reviews2021
Dev: Bear & Cat Studio
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 43.7 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 29.9% ★, Hex Grid 27.1% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 14%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.9%, Strategy 6.1%
- #23 Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War
82% matchVery Positive82% of 17,446 reviews2018
Dev: Proxy StudiosPub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 19.9 hrs≥1hr: 61%
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 33.2% ★, Hex Grid 20.3% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 13.9%, Grand Strategy 12.4% ★, Strategy 7.7%
- #24 Hex Kingdoms
81% 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 26.6% ★, Hex Grid 21.1% ★, Grand Strategy 21% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 11.2%, Strategy 8.9%
- #25 Deity Empires
81% matchVery Positive86% of 340 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 29.5% ★, Hex Grid 22.7% ★, Grand Strategy 18.6% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 9.9%, Tactical 7.1%
- #26 Brigandine The Legend of Runersia
79% matchVery Positive85% of 1,345 reviews2022
Dev: Happinet
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 17.2 hrs≥1hr: 82%
The continent of Runersia is home to six major powers with more than 40 bases, 100 knights, and 50 types of monsters. Select a ruler, organize knights and monsters into troops, and conquer enemy bases!
Why similar: Hex Grid 23.2% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 19.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 16.1%, Dark Fantasy 9.4%, Strategy 9.3%
- #27 Fantasy General II
80% matchVery Positive81% of 1,944 reviews2019
Dev: Owned by GravityPub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 11.0 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: Hex Grid 18.9% ★, 4X 17.2% ★, Grand Strategy 13.9% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 13.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.5%
- #28 Empis
79% 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: Hex Grid 25.2% ★, 4X 24.3% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 14.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.8%, Mythology 6%
- #29 Epoch of Guardians
78% matchPositive85% of 39 reviews2025
Dev: 伊洛维游戏
Windows
In history, many brilliant civilizations faced annihilation due to the invasion of powerful empires, leaving only sighs of regret. In a fictional world, you will take on the role Guardian of Civilization. Can you help these civilizations grow and thrive, resisting the invasion of formidable enemies?
Why similar: Hex Grid 31.9% ★, 4X 15.3% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 10.5%, Grand Strategy 10% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 7.8%
- #30 Terrol
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Max Krupp
Windows
Terrol is a grand strategy game focused on capturing and holding strategic resources. The objective is simple: control all resources and destroy rival empires.
Why similar: 4X 27% ★, Grand Strategy 22.7% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 13.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 8.6%, Strategy 8%
- #31 Napoleon 1813
77% match5 user reviews60% of 5 reviews2025
Dev: Empire Interactive EntertainmentPub: Strategy First
Windows
In an enormous strategic area stretching from Paris to Breslau, from Hamburg to Vienna, control everything from major strategic territorial decisions to tactical battle manoeuvres.
Why similar: 4X 34.7% ★, Grand Strategy 25.6% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 12.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.6%, Strategy 9.3%
- #32 Age of Gods
76% matchPositive88% of 32 reviews2026
Dev: Aegis LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
A competitive turn-based strategy game where positioning, unit synergy, and map control decide everything. Capture structures, build your army, and outplay your opponents in tactical battles with up to 8 players.
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 15.9%, Isometric 15.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.6%, Strategy 9.5%, Dark Fantasy 9.5%
- #33 Politon: Prologue
77% matchPositive86% of 22 reviews2023
Dev: Pinq Games
Windows · Mac
"Politon: Prologue" is the free prologue version of "Politon". This prologue includes a tutorial, game mechanics, and the prologue of the main story inside. Only Single-player modes are available.
Why similar: 4X 26.9% ★, Grand Strategy 20.9% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 11%, Isometric 10.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.2%
- #34 Clash of Cultures
75% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Zach
Windows · Mac
Clash of Cultures is an addictive turn based stratergy game that is simple to learn yet has a lot of depth. Research technologies, shape your government, progress through the ages, and conquer the world.
Why similar: 4X 34.7% ★, Grand Strategy 25.4% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 12.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.4%, Strategy 9.2%
- #35 Wizards and Warlords
76% matchVery Positive83% of 258 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 27.2% ★, Hex Grid 21.1% ★, Grand Strategy 19.4% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 12.4%, Magic 6.4%
- #36 Stones Keeper: King Aurelius
74% matchMostly Positive77% of 185 reviews2022
Dev: SK TeamPub: Valkyrie Initiative
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 41%
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: Hex Grid 21% ★, 4X 18.2% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 12.2%, Isometric 11.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.1%
- #37 Dynastic Era
74% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: LOONW
Windows
Simple map coloring game, And about history of ancient civilized, Mini ancient strategy game with a large world map to explore, in which you can simulate different ancient civilizations, the game will have different chapters showing ancient historical events.
Why similar: 4X 32.4% ★, Grand Strategy 22.4% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 12.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.3%, Strategy 8.2%
- #38 Demise of Nations
75% matchVery Positive82% of 546 reviews2017
Dev: Noble Master LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 7.5 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 30.3% ★, Hex Grid 24% ★, Grand Strategy 20.7% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 11.9%, Tactical 5.9%
- #39 Mind Prison: The Last War
72% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2026
Dev: Rotten Sewer Productions
Windows
4X Lite Strategy Game where You are a war AI rebooting after 800 years of silence. Your orders are still active. The enemy is gone—so is everyone else. Conquer a dead galaxy, uncover corrupted memories, and face the horrifying truth: no one told you to stop.
Why similar: 4X 38.7% ★, Grand Strategy 28.3% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 12.6%, Strategy 10.3%, Choices Matter 4.4%
- #40 Rise & Fall - Online Digital Edition
72% match9 user reviews67% of 9 reviews2025
Dev: Original Score
Windows
Risse & Fall is a game involving strategic units positioning, territory control and opportunity seizing designed by Christophe Boelinger (Dungeon Twister, Earth Reborn, Archipelago, Living Planet...). Each player leads a nation trying to expand and progress in a fantasy world.
Why similar: Hex Grid 24% ★, Grand Strategy 23% ★, 4X 16.3% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 12.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.7%
- #41 Wizard Warfare
73% matchVery Positive97% of 61 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 40.9% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 16%, Hex Grid 14.8% ★, Tactical 11.4%, Fantasy 7.8%
- #42 ENDLESS™ Legend
73% matchVery Positive83% of 18,996 reviews2014
Dev: AMPLITUDE Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 21.9 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 38.7% ★, Hex Grid 18.7% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 14.7%, Strategy 10.6%, Fantasy 6.5%
- #43 Wizard Warfare 2: Cephalopod Wars
71% matchPositive86% of 36 reviews2025
Dev: Psyanotek Limited
Windows
Wizard Warfare 2: Cephalopod Wars is the sequel to Wizard Warfare, a fantasy-themed, 4X-style, turn-based strategy game with a strategic empire management layer supported by a detailed tactical battle simulation layer. Now includes fully simulated naval battles.
Why similar: 4X 33.8% ★, Hex Grid 22.5% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 13.6%, Magic 8.8%, Tactical 8.5%
- #44 DeckTerra
71% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Murray Smith
Windows · Mac · Linux
A Medieval 4X Deckbuilder. Lead a kingdom as you build your deck to conquer the map and expand your rule. Develop your technology through the middle ages to improve your army of knights and keep your peasants happy. Develop your trade, religion, science, and military to conquer the continent.
Why similar: 4X 28.2% ★, Grand Strategy 21% ★, Hex Grid 19.9% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 7.3%, Medieval 7.1%
- #45 Sich Tactics
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Gard Interactive
Windows · Mac
Sich Tactics is a small turn-based tactics set in Ukrainian mythology world. Take control over a party of Cossacks of different classes in procedurally generated battles, fight with chorts, muscovites and other unholy spirits, complete scenarios or compete with other players in special mode.
Why similar: Hex Grid 33.5% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 16.4%, Mythology 11%, Isometric 10.1%, Strategy 8.1%
- #46 Dominium Mundi
73% match7 user reviews29% of 7 reviews2020
Dev: Dusan Petrovic
Windows · Linux
Dominium Mundi is a lightweight 4X strategy game set in the medieval period where 4 players compete to create the most influential empire. Expand your empire over the map, convert more people to your religion, and control more trade routes.
Why similar: 4X 47.6% ★, Grand Strategy 19% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 11.9%, Medieval 7.4%, Strategy 7.3%
- #47 Path of Gear: Blacksmith's Legend
69% matchPositive93% of 14 reviews2026
Dev: HaNWA Games
Windows
Become a blacksmith this roguelite deck-builder where you forge the powerful weapons adventurers use in battle. Slot your weapons into the Ouroburos Timeline to chain combos and outsmart monsters. Design your own builds and become the stuff of legend.
Why similar: Hex Grid 22.4% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 15.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 14%, Roguelite 10.7%, Medieval 7.9%
- #48 Ashes & Blood
70% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Small Strategy
Windows · Mac · Linux
Ashes & Blood is a fantasy strategy RPG with fast paced tactical battles and a 4X sandbox campaign. Break the rules, build absurd combos, exploit the world, and unlock even more chaos with each run. Turn based strategy has never been this unhinged.
Why similar: 4X 31.3% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 12.8%, Isometric 12%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.5%, Dark Fantasy 8.1%
- #49 Mech and Tech 1
69% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: colmer_it UG
Windows · Mac
Conquer. Build. Survive. A tactical strategy game on procedural hex grids - intense, deep. Plan every move: establish your base, secure supply lines, and unleash suppression fire against all who stand in your way. Research new technologies - improve your units. Play solo, co-op, or PvP.
Why similar: 4X 24.5% ★, Hex Grid 20.8% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 16.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 14%, Strategy 9.8%
- #50 Critias Empire
70% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Crystalline Green Ltd.
Windows
Turn-Based 4X-like Strategy: Build the peaceful kingdom of Atlantis into a flourishing civilization. Plan carefully or be ready to adapt as the ancient Gods of Olympus rain down floods, earthquakes, volcanoes and all types of disaster.
Why similar: 4X 29.8% ★, Grand Strategy 17.3% ★, Hex Grid 15.5% ★, Mythology 11.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.9%
- #51 Cosmist
70% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Gulbrandr Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Conquer the galaxy in this arcade-like strategy game. Pick and send your generals to deploy the fleet in the far-off star sectors, mine resources, and upgrade your ships forgeries. Deities might interfere with your plans.
Why similar: 4X 39.8% ★, Grand Strategy 27.9% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 13.9%, Strategy 6.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 6.3%
- #52 Elemental: Reforged
67% matchMostly Positive75% of 438 reviews2026
Dev: Stardock Entertainment
Windows
A 4X strategy game in a fantasy RPG world. Create your own sovereign hero, build a dynasty, design custom units, and wage turn-based war across a world that's different every time you play. Every unit is an individual with their own name, gear, and story.
Why similar: 4X 26.8% ★, Grand Strategy 19.7% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 11%, Dark Fantasy 8.1%, Magic 8%
- #53 Seres Universalis:Three Kingdoms
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Boqi Island
Windows
Return to the Three Kingdoms period. On the grand strategic tactical battlefield, use terrain for defense setup and resource allocation to shift the battle situation. Control the war via hexagonal grid movement and tactical ability activation, and unify the realm.
Why similar: Hex Grid 26.2% ★, 4X 25.2% ★, Grand Strategy 24.3% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 8.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 7.5%
- #54 Fealty
68% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2024
Dev: ToddMakesGames
Windows · Mac
A turn-based war game where you must fight for the throne! Use tactics, strategy and magic to wage war. Destroy your enemies with steel and fireballs, or force them to bend the knee, and you will be king of the island!
Why similar: 4X 26.7% ★, Hex Grid 25.3% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 12.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 7.6%, Medieval 6.6%
- #55 Dwarf Guild Mania
67% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2026
Dev: QuarkbluePub: Kennedy Publishing House
Windows · Mac
Lead a campaign of glory as you mine, trade, spy, & sabotage your way to victory. Your guild of dwarves must vanquish its rivals and conquer the realm in this turn-based economic strategy game. Lead your capitalist dwarves across new lands in search of gems and gold. For the Guild!
Why similar: 4X 27.1% ★, Hex Grid 18.9% ★, Grand Strategy 17.2% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 11.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.1%
- #56 Urok
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Catilian Games
Windows
Use natural resources in your environment to cast epic elemental spells! In this turn-based RPG, every stone, tree and flame is yours to control. Discover new spell cards and outwit cunning enemies!
Why similar: Hex Grid 25.7% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 10.8%, Mythology 10.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.6%, Magic 9.6%
- #57 Mercatoria
67% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: Groundwork Studio
Windows
Turn-based grand strategy in the Age of Discovery. Develop a transport network, industrialise your economy, colonise the New World, and compete with five rival powers. Inspired by Imperialism 2. Early Access — built by one developer in his spare time.
Why similar: 4X 31.2% ★, Grand Strategy 23.6% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 12%, Strategy 7%, Turn-Based Tactics 6.3%
- #58 Ultakia
68% 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 33.1% ★, Hex Grid 28% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 11.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 7.5%, Strategy 5.4%
- #59 Stellar Monarch 2
67% matchVery Positive88% of 128 reviews2022
Dev: Silver Lemur Games
Windows
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 43.5% ★, Grand Strategy 30.8% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 16.8%, Strategy 8.9%
- #60 Shields of Loyalty
65% matchMostly Positive75% of 172 reviews2025
Dev: Mosaic Mask StudioPub: indie.io
Windows
Experience tactically challenging turn-based strategy in the hostile island world of Mantaria. Command a dynamic army of various unit types and classes to slay a dark and possessed undead army. Train forces into powerful warriors and fight fervently until the snake's head is at your feet!
Why similar: 4X 25.3% ★, Mythology 12.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.3%, Dark Fantasy 10.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.9%