- #1 Zombiflux: Sleepless War
97% matchMostly Negative35% of 26 reviews2023
Dev: EGGTART
Windows
Survive and create your own civilization!
Why similar: 4X 30.6% ★, Massively Multiplayer 20.5%, Wargame 15.9%, Strategy 12.5%, Post-apocalyptic 8%
- #2 InfiniteConflict
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Muffinman
Windows · Mac · Linux
A free, tick-based strategy MMO where the clock never stops. Expand from one planet across six galaxies, command mega-fleets, and forge alliances. One turn every hour - a war that never sleeps.
Why similar: 4X 37.9% ★, Wargame 18.5%, Strategy 14.6%, Massively Multiplayer 11.7%, War 5.6%
- #3 Lands of Achra
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: UlfsirePub: Slouching Beast LLC
Windows
Lands of Achra is a dark fantasy strategy game of a lost age. Build a customized force as a hero, monster or nation, fight your enemies in brutal autobattles and strive to vanquish the procedurally generated world. Seek glory, against all who struggle upon the distorted earth...
Why similar: 4X 39.5% ★, Auto Battler 25.7%, Wargame 15.5%, Strategy 15.2%, 2D 2.3%
- #4 War and Empires: 4X RTS Battle
95% matchMostly Negative38% of 41 reviews2022
Dev: DOWNJOY HK
Windows
War and Empires is a war strategy game set in the Middle Ages. It tells a story about the ferocious barbarians continued to expand into the empire's territory and occupied the holy city symbolizing imperial power in the dark ages!
Why similar: 4X 42.8% ★, Wargame 21.4%, Strategy 15.7%, Massively Multiplayer 9.1%, Base Building 6.8%
- #5 Arkheim - Realms at War
94% matchMixed62% of 77 reviews2022
Dev: Travian Games GmbH
Windows
Experience a new take on the competitive 4x genre with Arkheim - Realms at War: Team based strategy in a free to play MMO fantasy world, played in game rounds of 10 weeks each!
Why similar: 4X 37.2% ★, Massively Multiplayer 15.9%, Wargame 14.6%, Strategy 10.7%, Team-Based 8%
- #6 StarWay
93% matchNo user reviews
Dev: jiahuiJIA
Windows
Technology, Magic, and Immortals collide in a universe torn apart by endless aggression. War is total; even the laws of existence are erased. Lead your fleets to invade worlds across the stars. Your goal is simple: Expand. Conquer. Destroy. Supports LAN & Online Multiplayer (PvP & Co-op).
Why similar: 4X 38.4% ★, Wargame 25.7%, Strategy 10.4%, PvP 6.5%, Top-Down 4.5%
- #7 Lords of Kingdoms
94% matchMixed43% of 89 reviews2018
Dev: ThankGame.com
Windows
Lords of Kingdoms is a multiplayer online war game. Turn your small castle into a mighty fortress and become ruler of the greatest realm.
Why similar: 4X 52.5% ★, Wargame 29.6%, Strategy 12.6%, Massively Multiplayer 2.9%, War 1.3%
- #8 Lordship
92% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Carpe diem
Windows
Lordship is a turn-based 4x strategy where your objective is to be the first to obtain the set victory points (Fame). Explore, find treasure, build and expand cities, battle creeps and opponents, and interact with various objects on the map that automatically resolve.
Why similar: 4X 42.1% ★, Auto Battler 27.2%, Strategy 11.7%, Top-Down 6.5%, Base Building 6.1%
- #9 Search for Sol
91% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Cryptomnesic
Windows · Mac
The children of long-extinct humanity desperately search for the legendary artifact system of Sol. Search for Sol is a sci-fi 4X in the tradition of Reach for the Stars, Master of Orion, and Star Traders. Control Sol for 50 years to ascend to flesh once again.
Why similar: 4X 40.6% ★, Auto Battler 25.3%, Wargame 20.2%, Strategy 10.8%, Sci-fi 3%
- #10 Galactic Wargames
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Marion
Windows
GalacticWargames is a 4X space war game where you explore, build, and fight to conquer the galaxy. Customize your ships, form alliances, and engage in epic battles. Ready to conquer the stars?
Why similar: 4X 43.6% ★, Strategy 16.8%, Massively Multiplayer 13.4%, War 8.3%, Base Building 5%
- #11 Iron Pact
90% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: AlexMog
Windows · Mac · Linux
A persistent, planet-scale real-time strategy MMO on one shared Earth. Forge alliances or betray them, hold your supply lines, and live with every mile of ground you take or lose. Real-time fronts that never pause. No rounds, no resets.
Why similar: 4X 20.2% ★, Wargame 16.5%, Massively Multiplayer 14.2%, War 8.1%, Base Building 6.4%
- #12 Black Stars - The M87 Conflict
89% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Robin KrausePub: Rob-Gaming
Windows
Command a rising interstellar empire in the M87 cluster. Explore and colonize distant worlds, build powerful economies, terraform hostile planets, deploy specialized fleets, and wage war against rival factions in a VR-exclusive galactic 4X strategy game where every decision shapes the conflict.
Why similar: 4X 47.6% ★, Wargame 29.4%, Strategy 10.4%, PvP 5.3%, Sci-fi 3.4%
- #13 Rivers of Chaos
89% matchNo user reviews2024
Dev: Bugarug GamesPub: Burgarug Games
Windows
Conquer the galaxy in this cinematic, battle-simulator. Each playthrough offering a completely unique galaxy, over 100 total specialized ships to command, and distinct commanders to lead your people. Pick your favorite faction and lead your forces into a dynamically generated battlefield.
Why similar: 4X 36.3% ★, Auto Battler 20.6%, Wargame 18.1%, Strategy 9.6%, Sci-fi 6.3%
- #14 荒野国度 LEGENDS OF THE WILD
88% 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 50.7% ★, Wargame 22.2%, Strategy 20.2%, PvP 5.3%, Multiplayer 1.6%
- #15 Doomsday: Odysseus Returns
87% matchMixed64% of 926 reviews2023
Dev: IGG SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.
Windows
Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 103.9 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Z-Virus Adventure upgrade! Defend the survivors' last shelter from the zombies!
Why similar: 4X 38.5% ★, Wargame 17.8%, Strategy 16.1%, Massively Multiplayer 15.5%, Base Building 6.5%
- #16 Base of War
86% matchMixed41% of 17 reviews2023
Dev: Atom Games
Windows
Base of War is a next generation 4x RTS game.
Why similar: 4X 35.1% ★, Wargame 17.7%, Strategy 9.3%, Post-apocalyptic 7.5%, War 7.1%
- #17 Clash of Stars
86% matchMixed52% of 29 reviews2023
Dev: Star Magic
Windows
MMO Real-time strategy star game.
Why similar: 4X 35.2% ★, Wargame 20.6%, Massively Multiplayer 14.9%, Strategy 9%, War 7.4%
- #18 Grand Strategy: The Three Kingdoms
84% matchPositive88% of 23 reviews2026
Dev: Yiming
Windows
Based on the classic history of the Three countries, the 2D grand strategy game integrates deep strategy, resource management, diplomatic game and sand table, presenting a magnificent stage for players in the turbulent world.
Why similar: 4X 46.7% ★, Wargame 21.3%, Strategy 18.3%, War 6.6%, Top-Down 4.8%
- #19 March of Empires
85% matchMixed62% of 1,853 reviews2017
Dev: Gameloft
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 75.9 hrs≥1hr: 57%
Claim your title as Shogun, Highland King, Northern Tsar or Desert Sultan and join this genre-redefining strategy game where you will wage constant war for real territorial conquest! Fortify your castle, fuel a massive army, and enter the ultimate fight for realm domination!
Why similar: 4X 28.6% ★, Wargame 19.4%, Massively Multiplayer 12.7%, War 10.4%, Strategy 8.3%
- #20 Royal Crusade
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: August van Casteren
Windows
Royal Crusade is an alliance-based strategy game where you explore the map, upgrade your castle, siege other castles, and battle over objectives in the open world. You can control units directly in the open world, or siege castles/objectives in auto-battler style.
Why similar: 4X 33.4% ★, Massively Multiplayer 16.7%, Auto Battler 14.8%, Strategy 10.1%, War 9.2%
- #21 reWinWar
83% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Oleksandr Hulchenko
Windows · Linux
A fast-paced, minimalist turn-based strategy game. Wargame.
Why similar: 4X 51.7% ★, Wargame 24.7%, Strategy 20.8%, 2D 2.7%
- #22 Nova: Space Armada
82% matchMixed51% of 261 reviews2024
Dev: STONE3 PTE. LTD.
Windows
An exceptional sci-fi strategy game based on space adventure as its core.
Why similar: 4X 40.3% ★, Massively Multiplayer 15.3%, Wargame 14.6%, Strategy 10.4%, Sci-fi 6.6%
- #23 Veyrasol
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Suleyman OzcanPub: Minata Entertainment
Windows
Veyrasol is a real-time MMO strategy game set in the Veyra Spiral galaxy. Build colonies, command fleets, forge alliances, and battle for dominance across ~120-day seasons in this free-to-play browser-born strategy experience.
Why similar: 4X 27.3% ★, Wargame 26.5%, Massively Multiplayer 12.6%, Strategy 10.3%, Base Building 7%
- #24 Hyper Empire
81% matchMostly Positive79% of 47 reviews2025
Dev: Fair Weather Studios
Windows
Play a 4x game in 40 minutes... or less! We streamlined 4x strategy down to a game that captures the fun in a manageable play time. Lead your faction against escalating enemies and expand the reach of your empire. Multiple paths to victory allows for a variety of strategies. Build your empire.
Why similar: 4X 42.6% ★, Auto Battler 27.3%, Wargame 14.2%, Strategy 9.8%, Sci-fi 5.4%
- #25 War and Magic: Kingdom Reborn
80% matchNo user reviews
Dev: GOAT Games
Windows
A free 4X wargame combining real-time and turn-based tactical gameplay. Quick strategy game that’s easy to pick up, but winning depends on your strategy!
Why similar: 4X 41.4% ★, Wargame 20.3%, Strategy 14.7%, Massively Multiplayer 9%, War 6.1%
- #26 英雄之城3
79% match8 user reviews50% of 8 reviews2026
Dev: Suzhou Snail Digital Technology Co.,Ltd
Windows
Dear lord, welcome to City of Heroes 3, an epic war strategy feast! This game is like an encyclopedia of ancient civilizations. Open it and you will experience the rise and struggle of ancient civilizations.
Why similar: 4X 44.5% ★, Wargame 20.5%, Strategy 12.5%, War 8.7%, Top-Down 5.7%
- #27 Feudalism
81% matchMostly Negative33% of 46 reviews2016
Dev: ImagimotionPub: IV Productions
Windows · Mac · Linux
Conquer Europe, become an Emperor. Build your family’s dynasty through seven centuries, from 800 A.D. to 1492 A.D., up until the inevitable collapse of the feudal system.
Why similar: 4X 65.6% ★, Strategy 34.4%
- #28 WarBoard: Arena Empire
78% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Velron Games
Windows
WarBoard: Arena Empire is a turn-based tactical strategy game on a hex arena. Command Rome, the Turks, Vikings, Egypt, Japan or Persia. Play solo against AI, or battle up to 4 Steam friends in private matches. Every move counts.
Why similar: 4X 41.8% ★, Strategy 17.6%, Wargame 17.6%, Auto Battler 14.2%, PvP 2.8%
- #29 Game of Planets
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Indie Games Startup LLC
Windows
Galactic-scale 4X MMORTS. Explore 1 600 star systems, colonise worlds, build fleets, and reshape alliances in real time. Master logistics, tech, and diplomacy to outwit thousands of rival commanders and seize control of the stars.
Why similar: 4X 44.5% ★, Massively Multiplayer 21.3%, Strategy 15.8%, PvP 8.7%, Sci-fi 5%
- #30 Master of Orion 3
79% matchMixed54% of 190 reviews2016
Dev: Quicksilver SoftwarePub: Wargaming Labs
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 38%
Experience first-hand the challenges of leading one of 16 different races into unequalled galactic supremacy and face a universe of decisions. Set policies, explore, build, declare war, negotiate - put all these elements into motion to guarantee your place in the annals of space and time.
Why similar: 4X 71.4% ★, Strategy 24.7%, Sci-fi 3.9%
- #31 WeeWars
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: G1C
Windows
Classic turn-based territory strategy, reborn on charming low-poly hex tiles. Four nations, four completely different ways to wage war — the Elite Few, Lightning Mobility, Terrain Masters, and the Endless Treasury. Auto-battle keeps things relaxed; the strategic depth stays sharp.
Why similar: Auto Battler 39.7%, Wargame 25.8%, Strategy 24.3%, War 10.3%
- #32 Underwater abyss
77% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2024
Dev: Underwater abyss
Windows
This game immerses you in a lush green forest where sunlight filters through the canopy
Why similar: 4X 50.8% ★, Massively Multiplayer 23.2%, Strategy 22.4%, 2D 3.6%
- #33 Crown Marshal
75% matchPositive82% of 39 reviews2026
Dev: FOGMOE
Windows
Crown Marshal is an online medieval fantasy strategy game with turn-based deployment and automatic battles. Recruit your army, shape your formation, read the enemy, and counter their plans. Once battle begins, your forces fight on their own—victory is decided by judgment, not reflexes.
Why similar: Auto Battler 36.7%, Wargame 19.7%, Strategy 15.9%, PvP 7.9%, War 7.8%
- #34 NGC-404: Fractured Sector
76% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: WhiteDogo Entertainment
Windows
Lead a small fleet in a cut-off 2D space sector where trade, colonies, fuel, supplies and battles decide who survives. Build your faction, explore unknown systems, develop colonies, fit ships and shape a living simulated galaxy alone or with friends.
Why similar: 4X 36.7% ★, Wargame 24%, Strategy 7.7%, PvP 7.3%, Trading 6.3%
- #35 OpenFront
76% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Openfront IncPub: OpenFront Inc
Windows · Mac · Linux
OpenFront is an intense PvP battle-royale where hundreds clash on a vast map, forging alliances, amassing wealth, and unleashing nuclear strikes to dominate the world.
Why similar: 4X 38.8% ★, Wargame 22.6%, Strategy 10.6%, Massively Multiplayer 8.8%, War 8.5%
- #36 Kingdom Ascension
74% matchVery Positive84% of 224 reviews2025
Dev: RainRingStudio
Windows
Step into the role of a lord, starting from scratch to build your kingdom. Gather resources, construct buildings, recruit troops, explore, and embark on adventures to continuously expand your territory and defend your homeland.
Why similar: 4X 32.4% ★, Auto Battler 26.5%, War 11.9%, Strategy 9.9%, Base Building 9.4%
- #37 Instant War
75% matchMixed67% of 89 reviews2022
Dev: Playwing LTD
Windows
Embark on a military strategy 4X RTS game, in a world where your battle tactics and your massive army are the keys to victory. Instant War delivers an amazing battlefield experience in a realistic military game. As a commander, you develop your military base and lead your army to victory!
Why similar: 4X 38.5% ★, Wargame 19.7%, Strategy 10.6%, War 7.3%, Massively Multiplayer 7%
- #38 Fire and Dark Stars
74% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: 没工作工作室
Windows
"Fire and Dark Stars" is a real-time 4X strategy game. You can grow your base, build your fleet, search for enemies, and destroy them. You need to carefully manage your resources, set up and protect your supply lines, so that your fleet does not run out of ammo and fuel.
Why similar: 4X 44.7% ★, Wargame 13.5%, Strategy 10.4%, War 7%, Sci-fi 6%
- #39 Scrap Battalion
73% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2026
Dev: Corrosive Mortar
Windows
A chaotic strategy autobattler where you draft units, build synergies, and unleash massive battles with bullets, rockets, tesla cannons, chickens, and industrial war machines.
Why similar: Auto Battler 28.7%, Wargame 25.3%, Strategy 11.6%, Post-apocalyptic 10.7%, War 8.8%
- #40 Commander: World War II
73% matchPositive87% of 30 reviews2023
Dev: GoldenGod Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Commander: World War II is a turn-based tactical game where you lead either the Allies or the Axis to victory. Deploy infantry, tanks, planes, and naval units, capture locations, use the terrain, and counter specialized units in intense battles. Design your own maps and dominate the battlefield.
Why similar: 4X 48.6% ★, Wargame 18.5%, Strategy 18.4%, War 6.9%, Top-Down 5%
- #41 Solaris
73% matchVery Positive80% of 90 reviews2021
Dev: SpacialCircumstances
Windows · Mac · Linux
Discover a space strategy game filled with conquest, betrayal and subterfuge. Build alliances, make enemies and fight your way to victory and galactic domination. Will you conquer the galaxy?
Why similar: 4X 53.7% ★, Strategy 21.2%, War 9.1%, Sci-fi 6.6%, PvP 4.2%
- #42 ASTRA LIMES: Belt Operations
72% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: CorvusPub: Minus1K
Windows
Command fleets in this indirect control RTS game set within treacherous asteroid belts. Easily design your own skirmishes for a quick 15-minute battle or dive into an hours-long campaign of high-risk surgical strikes and systematic border advancement.
Why similar: 4X 51% ★, Strategy 18.9%, Wargame 18.4%, Sci-fi 6.9%, PvE 2.5%
- #43 Pixel Starships
71% matchMostly Positive73% of 2,995 reviews2023
Dev: SavySoda
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 24.3 hrs≥1hr: 64%
Pixel Starships is an FTL-style online sci-fi strategy builder and management game with a competitive PVP tournament. Set in the retro galaxy, your role is to explore space, meet aliens, and develop your ship, crew and AI. The game contains deep strategic and 4x elements. PSS is community-driven.
Why similar: 4X 31.1% ★, Wargame 14.7%, Massively Multiplayer 13.8%, Post-apocalyptic 12.4%, Strategy 8.8%
- #44 Star Conqueror 舰队指挥官
71% matchMixed58% of 19 reviews2024
Dev: MirrorAlice Studio
Windows
Engage in real-time battles with customizable space warships. Explore the galaxy, forge alliances, develop powerful ships, and defeat alien invaders.
Why similar: 4X 30% ★, Wargame 23.9%, Strategy 11.2%, Trading 8.4%, Sci-fi 6.6%
- #45 WARONOMY
71% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Aventine Legends
Windows
Waronomy is a turn-based fantasy strategy conquest wargame set in a medieval magic world, where strategy is everything: raise armies, empower heroes, forge elite stacks, and annihilate rival warlords until every castle on the map is yours.
Why similar: 4X 43.3% ★, Wargame 23.2%, Strategy 11.3%, War 7.5%, Top-Down 6.4%
- #46 Foundation: Galactic Frontier
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: FunPlus International AG
Windows
Command Asimov's OFFICIAL Foundation universe! Live the life as an interstellar trader to exploit your trade routes! Build your starship home, crush enemies in explosive shootouts & outsmart rivals with fleet strategies in epic space wars - with new content expanding your saga!
Why similar: 4X 37.5% ★, Massively Multiplayer 14.4%, Strategy 11.7%, Base Building 11%, Trading 8.1%
- #47 Space Empires IV Deluxe
72% matchVery Positive86% of 291 reviews2006
Dev: Malfador MachinationsPub: Strategy First
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 11.2 hrs≥1hr: 37%
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 68.7% ★, Strategy 23.6%, Sci-fi 7.6%
- #48 The Qin Empire
70% matchMostly Positive70% of 10 reviews2022
Dev: MAX GAME PTE. LTD.
Windows
真·春秋戦国戦略SLG―中国史上最もドラマチックな時代が舞台! 名もなき小国の人物から成長し、春秋時代の戦国武将を集め、領土を広げ、他のプレイヤーや味方と同盟を結んで共に戦い、戦略と知恵を駆使して始皇帝の如く天下を制覇しよう! いざ出陣だ!これは、始皇帝へとつながる戦乱!
Why similar: 4X 51.6% ★, Strategy 20.8%, Wargame 17.9%, War 8.2%, Multiplayer 1.4%
- #49 Jellystar Empires: When Space Bunnies Attack!!
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Rat Wrath Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
An area-control real-time strategy game, filled with auto-battling bunnies bent on destroying the human race! Explore space and uncover hand-painted planets. Research unique upgrades! Kill your friends! -er use diplomacy in multiplayer!
Why similar: 4X 34% ★, Auto Battler 22.4%, Wargame 17.7%, Strategy 8.6%, PvP 5.7%
- #50 The Last Exodus
69% matchMostly Positive73% of 14 reviews2023
Dev: Logos Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Turn-based tactical strategy with massive capital ships, frigates, gunships and fighter squads. Gather resources, research technologies, design and expand your fleet. Destroy your enemies. Single player and multi player mode, hot seat mod also available.
Why similar: 4X 36.2% ★, Wargame 24.1%, Strategy 9.6%, PvP 7.6%, Base Building 7.2%
- #51 Kingdom of Krawall
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: TinyDragonMagic
Windows · Linux
A fast-paced strategy game about building a kingdom, outplaying your rivals, and conquering your enemies. Play solo or in multiplayer and enjoy the depth of a classic 4X in a single sitting.
Why similar: 4X 56.3% ★, Strategy 21.6%, War 11.5%, PvP 5.3%, PvE 4.1%
- #52 Sovereign Stars
68% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: KYDEN
Windows
Build your galactic empire, conquer planets and emerge as the last player standing in this real-time strategy game.
Why similar: 4X 43.8% ★, Wargame 22.2%, Strategy 11.8%, Top-Down 6.4%, War 6.4%
- #53 A Right to Rule
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: WildSyeGames
Windows
A medieval isometric strategy game where you manage regional economies, sway faction loyalties, and use cards to influence politics, production, and warfare.
Why similar: 4X 52.6% ★, Strategy 20.1%, Wargame 15.9%, Trading 4.7%, Resource Management 3.9%
- #54 Tachyon Wars
69% matchMixed40% of 10 reviews2021
Dev: Fair Games
Windows
Tachyon Wars is a sci-fi real-time space strategy game. It introduces seriously deep gameplay with an emphasis on fleet control. Open space to explore, large-scale battles, crafty AI. All of it is well seasoned with novel real-time game mechanics.
Why similar: 4X 48.9% ★, Strategy 19.2%, Wargame 10.4%, Sci-fi 7.6%, War 6.7%
- #55 BattleGate
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Erik Dubbelboer
Windows
A casual and relaxed strategy game that is easy to play, yet difficult to master. Counter enemy waves by building and upgrading the right units. You make the decisions, the rest happens automatically. Set in a sci-fi theme with more than 30 unique units and 70 unique upgrades to choose from!
Why similar: Auto Battler 31.9%, Wargame 24.3%, Strategy 13.3%, War 9.3%, Sci-fi 7.6%
- #56 TerraMartis4x
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: LeBroGames
Windows · Mac · Linux
For gamers who love Master of Orion and Homeworld but want something new and different. For gamers with a small time budget. A lightweight fresh take on the space 4x game genre about the war between Terra and Mars.
Why similar: 4X 47.8% ★, Wargame 23.4%, Strategy 13.2%, Top-Down 7.1%, Sci-fi 5.1%
- #57 Sword of the Stars II: Enhanced Edition
70% matchMixed44% of 959 reviews2012
Dev: Kerberos ProductionsPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 12.0 hrs≥1hr: 44%
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 67.8% ★, Strategy 23.2%, Sci-fi 7.5%, Multiplayer 1.4%
- #58 5th Frontier, The New Space Race
67% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: J. C. SpringBourne
Windows
A 4x Turn-Based Single Player Strategic Space game. Design and build Your own fleet of space ships, to conquer the Galaxy.
Why similar: 4X 52.9% ★, Wargame 16.7%, Strategy 12.6%, Sci-fi 8%, Top-Down 4.6%
- #59 Master of Orion
67% matchMostly Positive77% of 8,173 reviews2016
Dev: NGD StudiosPub: Wargaming Labs
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 9.2 hrsMean: 101.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%
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 69.5% ★, Strategy 24%, Sci-fi 5.4%, Multiplayer 1.2%
- #60 DIE LAST
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Gosh
Windows · Mac · Linux
We must revive this post-industrial world. Plant trees to earn Karma, build pipes, join Guilds, and participate in league tournaments to stay alive. Find lost objects to craft secret messages. Go rogue, wander with your dog, steal other players' Karma and grow stronger with every battle
Why similar: 4X 41.5% ★, Post-apocalyptic 11.9%, Strategy 10.3%, Base Building 8.8%, Top-Down 6.7%