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60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include 4X, Strategy, Grand Strategy, Space.

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A deep-space 4X simulation. Explore a procedurally generated universe, colonize worlds, build a realistic economy, and lead your civilization toward galactic domination. Brave ecological and economic crises, face famines, wars, and disasters, and ensure your survival!

Reviews: No user reviews — 50%
Released: Coming soon
Developer: Encelade Interactive
Genres: Indie, Simulation, Strategy
Platforms: Windows

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  1. #1 Antropico: Colonies
    97% matchNo user reviews2027
    Dev: Scassius Systems
    Windows · Linux

    A large-scale space strategy game focused on building and maintaining power within a simulated galaxy. Build, develop, and survive in a galaxy shaped by history and consequences.

    Why similar: 4X 25.6% ★, Grand Strategy 22.8%, Action RTS 8.6% ★, Political Sim 8% ★, Space 7.7%

  2. #2 Solar Wave
    96% matchMostly Positive75% of 84 reviews2026
    Dev: SavGus Studio
    Windows

    A large-scale 4X strategy game with indirect control and a focus on simulating a space empire. Capture systems, develop your economy and logistics, call up hundreds of powerful fleets and watch them incinerate enemies of the Solar Empire.

    Why similar: 4X 26.4% ★, Grand Strategy 20.9%, RTS 13.7%, Space 11.9%, Economy 7.9%

  3. #3 NABERON
    96% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: NABERON Studio
    Windows

    Explore an unknown galaxy, colonize planets, and build an interstellar empire. In NABERON, a real-time space strategy game, you lead fleets and ground armies to war in space and on planet surfaces — alone or with your friends. Inspired by a legendary '90s Hungarian classic.

    Why similar: 4X 27.8% ★, Grand Strategy 18%, RTS 15.2%, Space 10.6%, Colony Sim 9.3%

  4. #4 Near Sol
    95% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2022
    Dev: LTide
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Space 4X game with the ability to build factories, extract resources, with characters, internal and external markets ... Take part in the discussion of the game, share your vision)

    Why similar: 4X 30.8% ★, Grand Strategy 23%, RTS 16.4%, Space 10.8%, Economy 5.2%

  5. #5 Hollow Stars
    94% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: AppGX
    Windows

    A deep 2D strategy of cosmic trade and faction warfare. Build trading empires, refine asteroids, lead fleets into battle and run faction politics — solo or in four-player co-op

    Why similar: 4X 32.5% ★, Grand Strategy 23.4%, RTS 16.1%, Space 8.7%, Simulation 7.4%

  6. #6 Astronomics Rise of a New Empire
    94% matchMixed50% of 18 reviews2024
    Dev: JayFiArts
    Windows

    Astronomics Rise of a New Empire is an easy-to-learn real-time global strategy(4X) game. Control your faction in an intergalactic conflict. Manage your economy, conduct diplomatic negotiations and build a fleet to rule the galaxy.

    Why similar: 4X 24.4% ★, Grand Strategy 19.5%, RTS 13.2%, Space 10.9%, Political Sim 10.5% ★

  7. #7 Distant Worlds 2
    93% matchMostly Positive71% of 3,566 reviews2022
    Dev: CodeForcePub: Slitherine Ltd.
    Windows
    Median: 8.5 hrsMean: 41.5 hrs≥1hr: 74%

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

    Why similar: 4X 37% ★, Grand Strategy 25%, Space 12.8%, Sci-fi 7.2%, Procedural Generation 6.8%

  8. #8 Cosmist
    92% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Gulbrandr Studio
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Expand your empire one sector at a time in a fast-paced turn-based 4X strategy game. Capture planets, harvest resources, command powerful fleets, and adapt your strategy with unique Emperors and unpredictable divine interventions. Play solo, or challenge rivals in tactical PvP.

    Why similar: 4X 36.7% ★, Grand Strategy 25.1%, Space 11.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 6.5%, Sci-fi 5.2%

  9. #9 Money Wars : Modern Ages
    91% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: EarthQuick
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    A country simulator built on strategy: 160 real nations, deep production chains, a live world market, diplomacy, intelligence and war. Win the world with economy, not armies.

    Why similar: 4X 31% ★, Grand Strategy 20.5%, Colony Sim 12.1%, Political Sim 11.4% ★, Simulation 7.1%

  10. #10 Eufloria 2
    90% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Omni Systems
    Windows

    Eufloria 2 is the sequel to 2009's indie hit "Eufloria", featuring major gameplay additions and innovations, and a powerful level editor. Intergalactic floral conquest has EVOLVED to the next level!

    Why similar: 4X 32.9% ★, RTS 17.1%, Action RTS 14.2% ★, Space 12.9%, Procedural Generation 12.8%

  11. #11 Star Ruler
    91% matchVery Positive83% of 342 reviews2010
    Dev: Blind Mind Studios
    Windows
    Median: 30 minMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 41%

    Take command of a vast interstellar empire and safeguard your species from total extinction in a procedurally generated 3D galaxy (with the option to flatten it) from 1 System to 10,000+! Prove your species' ingenuity through a deep and intricate combat system where anything (from individual components on ships to the stars themselves)...

    Why similar: 4X 40% ★, Space 17.9%, RTS 15.6%, Grand Strategy 14.7%, Strategy 6.4%

  12. #12 Primordial Nation
    89% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Vezeko
    Windows

    Embark on a journey to explore & expand your nation through the early ages of antiquity. Lead it to exploit the lands and exterminate those who oppose you! This ambitious 4X/Grand Strategy game incorporates immersive city-building with RTS elements to the fray!

    Why similar: 4X 22.7% ★, Grand Strategy 18.1%, RTS 12.4%, Action RTS 11.6% ★, Political Sim 11.6% ★

  13. #13 Wealth of Nations: Economic Strategy
    88% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: WoN
    Windows

    Lead a nation through decades of political and economic challenges. Manage budgets, taxes, interest rates, crises, and public opinion in a deep grand-strategy simulation where every decision shapes your country's future.

    Why similar: 4X 33.9% ★, Grand Strategy 24.1%, Political Sim 11.8% ★, Economy 11.4%, Simulation 8.2%

  14. #14 Distant Worlds: Universe
    89% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,856 reviews2014
    Dev: Code ForcePub: Slitherine Ltd.
    Windows
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 24.5 hrs≥1hr: 60%

    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 43.3% ★, Grand Strategy 17.8%, Space 16.6%, RTS 7.6%, Sci-fi 6.5%

  15. #15 政通人和
    87% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: SuBaiism
    Windows

    "Peace and Prosperity" is a independently developed ink-wash style historical strategy game set in an alternate pre-Qin period of China. Starting from a small village of just a few hundred people, and conquer all sides to gradually build their own vassal state with millions of people.

    Why similar: 4X 27% ★, Grand Strategy 24.5%, RTS 14.6%, Political Sim 13.2% ★, Colony Sim 8.8%

  16. #16 Solar Imperium
    86% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Node One Digital
    Windows

    Crash-land on an unknown world and build your settlement hex by hex across its entire globe. Then take it to the stars: a real-time grand strategy game where you zoom from one colony's roads out to a galaxy held by ancient powers that play by the same rules you do.

    Why similar: 4X 22.6% ★, Grand Strategy 17.2%, RTS 13.5%, Colony Sim 10.2%, Space 8.1%

  17. #17 Stellar Monarch 2
    86% matchVery Positive89% of 133 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 41.2% ★, Grand Strategy 28.5%, Space 11.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 7.8%, Sci-fi 6.8%

  18. #18 Ascendance
    85% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Torchdrive
    Windows

    Ascendance is a real-time space strategy game that sees you lead your civilisation into a vast and mysterious galaxy. Experience an immersive journey with detailed civilisations, deeply-simulated economies, internal politics, nuanced diplomacy, and intense space battles.

    Why similar: 4X 27.5% ★, Grand Strategy 20.8%, RTS 15.1%, Space 10.7%, Economy 8%

  19. #19 Stellar Reach
    84% matchMostly Positive79% of 34 reviews2025
    Dev: Stelleas
    Windows

    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 33.7% ★, Grand Strategy 18%, Space 12.6%, RTS 11.9%, Sci-fi 7.5%

  20. #20 Zenith Frontier
    84% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Triton Game Studio
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Zenith Frontier is a simulation-strategy game about the exploration and colonisation of space. Experience visionary strategic gameplay set in an evolving procedural galaxy populated by billions of autonomous citizens and private companies.

    Why similar: 4X 27.4% ★, Grand Strategy 20.7%, Political Sim 14.5% ★, Space 9.9%, Economy 9.7%

  21. #21 One Planet
    83% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Qardinal Games
    Windows · Linux

    Disasters rage. Political factions splinter and grasp at power. As the climate crisis threatens stability, will you unite the planet with diplomacy or take aggressive action? Deploy force or build consensus toward net zero emissions in this grand strategy game where stakes get higher by the minute.

    Why similar: 4X 32% ★, Grand Strategy 28%, Political Sim 14.1% ★, Economy 8%, Procedural Generation 6.3%

  22. #22 Gate Builders
    82% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Pyralis Studio
    Windows · Linux

    Gate Builders is a sci-fi turn-based 4X strategy game. Build space stations, manage work force, exploit, trade and transform resources. Face space pirates and enemy factions. Build, Expand, Thrive!

    Why similar: 4X 29.4% ★, Grand Strategy 22.3%, Space 11.3%, Economy 8.3%, Sci-fi 7.1%

  23. #23 Space Empires I
    82% matchMixed56% of 16 reviews2020
    Dev: Malfador MachinationsPub: Strategy First
    Windows

    Space Empires I is the first chapter of the Space Empires series. A classic galactic conquest and turn-based strategy video game where you are the leader of a race of intelligent beings building large spaceships for interplanetary and interstellar travel through warp points between star systems.

    Why similar: 4X 32% ★, Grand Strategy 20.4%, Space 8.7%, Economy 8.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 6.9%

  24. #24 Final Vanguard
    81% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Heavy Pepper Inc.
    Windows

    Rule a living interstellar empire in this real-time 4X grand strategy. Make decisions that shape civilian lives, manage fragile supply lines, lead military conquests, and decide whether your civilization thrives or collapses under its own expansion.

    Why similar: 4X 26.2% ★, Grand Strategy 19.6%, RTS 13.9%, Political Sim 10.4% ★, Space 9.6%

  25. #25 Spaceman's Luck
    80% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Gideon Kennedy
    Windows

    A space 4X game. Colonize planets and annihilate enemy races in an intergalactic war for living space. Designed to be fun, fast, and easy to play.

    Why similar: 4X 28.2% ★, Grand Strategy 25%, Space 21.6%, Procedural Generation 7.3%, Sci-fi 7%

  26. #26 Uncharted Sectors
    79% matchNo user reviews2029
    Dev: Luc ToupensePub: N42C
    Windows · Linux

    A grand strategy game built on a deep economic simulation and orchestrated by an intelligent AI storyteller. Ensure the survival of your domain at the edge of the galaxy: colonize worlds, manage populations, navigate politics, design custom goods, and master dynamic markets.

    Why similar: Grand Strategy 24%, 4X 19% ★, Political Sim 12.6% ★, Economy 11.7%, Space 10.1%

  27. #27 Old Stars
    79% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: adamjr
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    A fast-paced 4X galaxy you can actually finish. Expand by colonising and besieging rival worlds, wield government powers that bend the rules - freeze enemy fleets, sever hyperlanes, vanish into stealth - and race rivals to claim the galactic core. A grand-strategy empire in an evening, not a month.

    Why similar: 4X 35.8% ★, Grand Strategy 25.9%, Space 13.1%, RTS 8.3%, Strategy 5.2%

  28. #28 Imperium of the Stars
    78% matchNo user reviews2027
    Dev: Hyrcronix
    Windows

    Rebuild a scattered empire in a Gothic galaxy of distant beacons and lost colonies. A real-time 4X with four distinct playable factions, empire-wide command, and Living Sagas shaped by how you govern and conquer up to 10,000 star systems.

    Why similar: 4X 40.2% ★, Grand Strategy 27.6%, Space 13.1%, Sci-fi 5.7%, Economy 5.1%

  29. #29 Galactic Inheritors
    81% matchMixed43% of 88 reviews2015
    Dev: Crispon GamesPub: Plug In Digital
    Windows
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 97%

    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 43.9% ★, Space 23.4%, Grand Strategy 20%, Sci-fi 7.4%, Strategy 5.3%

  30. #30 Shattered Spheres
    77% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2026
    Dev: Data Vikings
    Windows

    Shattered Spheres is a turn-based 2D space 4X strategy game inspired by the classics of the genre. Explore a living galaxy, build your empire, and crush your rivals through military conquest or diplomatic cunning — without the micromanagement bloat of modern 4X games.

    Why similar: 4X 37.3% ★, Grand Strategy 22.1%, Space 13.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 7.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 7.1%

  31. #31 Anno 1503 History Edition
    76% matchMostly Positive71% of 136 reviews2024
    Dev: Ubisoft MainzPub: Ubisoft
    Windows

    Experience the classic gameplay of 1503 A.D.: The New World, optimized for current computers with resolutions up to 4K.

    Why similar: Grand Strategy 21.9%, RTS 15.2%, Action RTS 13.3% ★, Colony Sim 12.4%, Political Sim 12.2% ★

  32. #32 Star Ruler 2
    78% matchVery Positive82% of 721 reviews2015
    Dev: Blind Mind Studios
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 93%

    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 43.9% ★, RTS 21.4%, Space 19.7%, Sci-fi 9.4%, Strategy 5.6%

  33. #33 Anno 1602 History Edition
    76% matchMostly Positive79% of 289 reviews2024
    Dev: Ubisoft MainzPub: Ubisoft
    Windows
    Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 50%

    Relive the beginnings of the Anno® series with Anno® 1602 History Edition, updated and optimized for current computers.

    Why similar: Grand Strategy 21.9%, RTS 15.3%, Action RTS 13.3% ★, Colony Sim 12.5%, Political Sim 12.2% ★

  34. #34 Anno 1701 History Edition
    75% matchVery Positive85% of 235 reviews2024
    Dev: Ubisoft MainzPub: Ubisoft
    Windows
    Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 14.7 hrs≥1hr: 57%

    Rediscover the classic gameplay of 1701 A.D. and its expansion The Sunken Dragon in Anno® 1701 History Edition.

    Why similar: Grand Strategy 21.9%, RTS 15.4%, Action RTS 13.2% ★, Colony Sim 12.4%, Political Sim 12% ★

  35. #35 Horizon
    77% matchMixed59% of 477 reviews2014
    Dev: L3O Interactive
    Windows
    Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    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 29.7% ★, Grand Strategy 24.6%, Space 12.8%, Sci-fi 6.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 6.6%

  36. #36 Nova Historia
    75% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: BairdyDev
    Windows

    A unique 4X real-time historical strategy game, set on a procedurally generated globe. Play from ancient times, right through to the modern day. Expand your empire, build settlements, units, buildings and construct world wonders. Make History, Your Way.

    Why similar: 4X 40.8% ★, Grand Strategy 24.3%, Procedural Generation 10.7%, Simulation 6.8%, Economy 6.6%

  37. #37 Machiavelli the Prince
    73% matchPositive100% of 12 reviews2026
    Dev: Holistic Design, Inc.Pub: Holistic Design, inc.
    Windows · Linux

    This award-winning 4X strategy classic lets you explore the Old World, exploit risky trade routes, expand your political and military power, and rise to dominance in the Renaissance. Every move can mean the difference between exaltation and excommunication in this multiplayer empire-building game

    Why similar: 4X 29.5% ★, Grand Strategy 21.6%, Political Sim 16.7% ★, Economy 8.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 6.4%

  38. #38 Nexaris: Starweb Dominion
    74% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Vivid State
    Windows

    Lead a living star network in this real-time 3D sci-fi strategy game. Expand from one stellar core, link orbital nodes, secure resources, and launch coordinated assaults as every connection reshapes your economy, defenses, and territorial control.

    Why similar: 4X 30% ★, Grand Strategy 22.7%, RTS 16.5%, Action RTS 15.5% ★, Economy 5.4%

  39. #39 Periphery Online
    72% matchMixed71% of 55 reviews2026
    Dev: Aleksandr Nagaev
    Windows

    A refugee capsule lands on an uninhabited planet. You have to survive, rebuild civilization and, if possible, regain control over the Earth. One big universe, one endless pvp session for all players.

    Why similar: 4X 21.8% ★, RTS 21.1%, Grand Strategy 19%, Space 14.8%, Sci-fi 7.8%

  40. #40 Tales From Outer Space
    73% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: William MurphyPub: Ludi Absurdi
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    The hardest part about interstellar expansion isn't the technical cost, its the people. Exploit ecosystems, manipulate the masses, and conquer the intergalactic market. Growth is mandatory -- ethics are not.

    Why similar: Grand Strategy 29.8%, 4X 22.7% ★, Economy 10.9%, Political Sim 10% ★, Colony Sim 8.9%

  41. #41 Interstellar Space: Genesis
    73% matchVery Positive84% of 850 reviews2019
    Dev: Praxis Games
    Windows
    Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 57%

    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 33% ★, Grand Strategy 18.5%, Space 12.9%, Procedural Generation 8.1%, Sci-fi 7.3%

  42. #42 Astro Protocol
    70% matchVery Positive94% of 70 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 30.6% ★, Grand Strategy 21.9%, Space 9.8%, Procedural Generation 9.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 8.4%

  43. #43 Commanders Fury
    71% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: RoboFox Games LLC
    Windows

    Take command of the war machine of an empire in this 4x RTS hybrid. Fight battles with your flagship fleet in fully 3D real-time space combat. Recruit, train and dispatch commanders. Give them orders, directives and equip their fleets. Manage your empire’s supply logistics and fleet operations.

    Why similar: 4X 32.4% ★, RTS 19.3%, Grand Strategy 17.7%, Space 14.6%, Sci-fi 7.3%

  44. #44 Stellaris
    72% matchVery Positive86% of 197,307 reviews2016
    Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 19.4 hrsMean: 145.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    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 31.7% ★, Grand Strategy 26.6%, Space 17.6%, Sci-fi 7.8%, Procedural Generation 4.6%

  45. #45 StarDrive
    74% matchMixed45% of 1,489 reviews2013
    Dev: Zero Sum Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    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 50.5% ★, Space 19%, RTS 17%, Sci-fi 7.3%, Strategy 6.1%

  46. #46 Business Manager
    71% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: TheDiamondMurder
    Windows

    Create and run your own business, and try climb to the top of the markets by creating leading products and dominating the competition.

    Why similar: Grand Strategy 30.2%, RTS 20.7%, Time Management 10.9%, Immersive Sim 10.8%, Economy 9.6%

  47. #47 Napoleon 1813
    69% match9 user reviews67% of 9 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 39% ★, Grand Strategy 27.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 8.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 7%, Economy 6.8%

  48. #48 Reshaping Mars
    69% matchVery Positive84% of 834 reviews2023
    Dev: TholusPub: Yooreka Studio
    Windows
    Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 18.4 hrs≥1hr: 62%

    「Reshaping Mars」is a colony simulation game on Mars, you will start by gathering resources, storing food, accepting immigrants, and building a better colony together. Develop powerful technologies for Mars Reshaping, make Mars great agai..sorry, just great. Don't forget to make the residents happy.

    Why similar: 4X 24.8% ★, Grand Strategy 18.9%, RTS 17.8%, Colony Sim 11.1%, Space 10.4%

  49. #49 Space Empires III
    70% matchPositive80% of 46 reviews2020
    Dev: Malfador MachinationsPub: Strategy First
    Windows

    The third game within the Space Empires series brings the dawn of a new age of exploration. Your race keeps running through the fabric of space and moves to other solar systems beyond your own.

    Why similar: 4X 34.4% ★, Grand Strategy 17.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 7.9%, Space 7.9%

  50. #50 Stellar Sovereigns
    70% matchMixed65% of 31 reviews2023
    Dev: Imagined Reality
    Windows

    Indie 4X space strategy game with TB empire management and RTS combat set in a 3D star cluster. Build an interstellar empire by colonizing and conquering star systems, develop your colonies establish trade routes and construct fleets from a range of retrofittable capital & escort class vessels.

    Why similar: 4X 29.6% ★, Grand Strategy 21.9%, RTS 13.2%, Space 10.3%, Procedural Generation 9.4%

  51. #51 Splinter Colony
    68% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
    Dev: Cast and Wrought Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    A modern recreation of the 1994 4x strategy game, Reunion. After many generations of being separated from Earth, the colony is self-sufficient enough to develop a mission to reconquer and reunify Earth.

    Why similar: 4X 41.5% ★, Grand Strategy 27.2%, Colony Sim 16.2%, Strategy 6.5%, Exploration 4.6%

  52. #52 Gewevo : Interstellar
    71% matchNo user reviews2021
    Dev: Victor Filipiak
    Windows

    Gewevo : Interstallar is a space strategy game derived from the tabletop RPG universe Gewevo. It offers an approach a little closer to a wargame with regard to the empire management aspect. Made with passion by a one-man team;)

    Why similar: 4X 39.4% ★, RTS 20.9%, Action RTS 18% ★, Space 11%, Strategy 6.1%

  53. #53 Beyond Astra
    68% matchNo user reviews2027
    Dev: Nebule Games
    Windows

    Lead your civilization in a galaxy brimming with life and intrigue. Seamlessly explore and expand across uncharted worlds, from their surfaces to the stars. Forge your destiny in this sci-fi 4X offering a unique blend of grand strategy, planetary city-building, and RTS combat.

    Why similar: 4X 29% ★, Grand Strategy 21.1%, RTS 12%, Procedural Generation 8.9%, Space 8.3%

  54. #54 Orbit Economica
    67% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2025
    Dev: Phoenix SmithPub: Parallel Games
    Windows

    Trade, Build, Spy, Negotiate, and Battle for total control of the galaxy's riches. Become the backbone of galactic commerce in a grand strategy universe ripe with opportunity for exploitation and conquest.

    Why similar: 4X 28.9% ★, Grand Strategy 24.7%, Economy 12.1%, Procedural Generation 9.5%, Space 7.3%

  55. #55 Power & Revolution 2021 Edition
    69% matchMixed56% of 836 reviews2021
    Dev: Eversim
    Windows · Mac

    A new expansion of the ultra-realistic simulator of today's world where you play as the head of state or as the opposition! New Features for 2021: administration of the EU, Covid vaccinations, Biden's Challenge, political coalitions, diplomatic negotiations, worldwide tax and free-trade agreements.

    Why similar: 4X 28.9% ★, Grand Strategy 22%, RTS 15.6%, Political Sim 15.4% ★, Economy 6.3%

  56. #56 Small Kingdoms Prologue
    67% matchMostly Positive76% of 34 reviews2023
    Dev: Bad Logic Studios
    Windows

    Rule a small fantasy kingdom and conquer your rival as you build up your cities and armies on the world map and command your troops on the battlefield. Small Kingdoms is a streamlined grand strategy and real-time strategy game, the Small Kingdoms Prologue is a free introductory campaign

    Why similar: 4X 31% ★, Grand Strategy 25.2%, RTS 18.2%, Economy 10.4%, Procedural Generation 7.2%

  57. #57 Clash of Cultures
    67% 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 38.7% ★, Grand Strategy 27.7%, Economy 8.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 7.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 6.8%

  58. #58 The Exalted Descendant
    66% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Idania
    Windows · Linux

    Rebuild a fallen species in this dark sci-fi 4X strategy game. Extract and refine real elements, command drone swarms, and make tough choices as you guide The Exalted Descendant toward resurgence—or extinction—in a procedurally generated galaxy. No diplomacy. No mercy.

    Why similar: 4X 30.1% ★, Grand Strategy 20.6%, Colony Sim 11.7%, Space 10.7%, Economy 9.3%

  59. #59 HEXPANSE
    66% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Seedforge Studio
    Windows

    Hexpanse is a real-time space strategy game. Build your ships and stations block by block, mine asteroids, program the doctrine of your autonomous fleets, and conquer a procedurally generated galaxy. Play solo or in multiplayer.

    Why similar: 4X 40.3% ★, RTS 21.7%, Space 10.2%, Procedural Generation 6.2%, Strategy 5.7%

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