- #1 Ever War
97% matchPositive100% of 15 reviews2025
Dev: Utium Games
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 27.6% ★, Hex Grid 14.2% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 12.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.6%, Grand Strategy 8.7% ★
- #2 Cosmist
96% matchNo user reviews
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 33.2% ★, Grand Strategy 14.1% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 12.5%, Space 9.3%, Resource Management 8%
- #3 Space Empires III
96% matchPositive80% of 41 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 28.5% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 14.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.6%, Grand Strategy 8.9% ★, Base Building 8.5%
- #4 Shattered Spheres
95% matchNo user reviews
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 32.7% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 13.7%, Grand Strategy 12% ★, Space 11.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.5%
- #5 Ultakia
94% 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 28.9% ★, Hex Grid 18.5% ★, Space 11.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 7.4%
- #6 Space Empires II
94% matchMixed59% of 17 reviews2020
Dev: Malfador MachinationsPub: Strategy First
Windows
Explore the galaxy, discover and colonize new planets to acquire enough resources. Design your ships, choosing from different hulls, weapons, shields, and several devices. Once you advance with technologies, new systems will be available, and you will have to update your designs.
Why similar: 4X 25.3% ★, Base Building 13%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.8%, Grand Strategy 10.4% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 8.7%
- #7 Space Empires I
93% matchMixed54% of 13 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 29.3% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 13.6%, Grand Strategy 11.6% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 9.5%, Strategy 7.6%
- #8 Empis
92% 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: 4X 23.3% ★, Hex Grid 18.2% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 14.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.6%, Procedural Generation 7.6%
- #9 Beyond
91% match3 user reviews67% of 3 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 25.5% ★, Hex Grid 16.8% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 12%, Grand Strategy 10.3% ★, Space 9%
- #10 Mordfield Command
90% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2025
Dev: Software Verde, LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Set in a world seized by machines, Mordfield Command is a turn-based hex wargame. Reclaim territory under mounting pressure and expand your control of the battlefield. Move too slowly, and the Algorithm’s growing forces will overrun you.
Why similar: 4X 25.3% ★, Hex Grid 15.7% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 11.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.5%, Tactical 7.1%
- #11 Horizon
91% matchMixed59% of 477 reviews2014
Dev: L3O Interactive
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 92%
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 27.4% ★, Grand Strategy 14.1% ★, Space 10.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.1%
- #12 Defensia
89% matchNo user reviews2032
Dev: RedPain
Windows
Defensia is a turn-based strategy game. Build structures, Grow carrots, Recruit bunnians, Kill enemies, Keep your castle safe!
Why similar: 4X 31.2% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 15.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.2%, Base Building 11.4%, Grid-Based Movement 11.1%
- #13 Wizard Warfare
89% matchVery Positive98% of 60 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 39.1% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 16.5%, Tactical 12.2%, Hex Grid 10.7% ★, Procedural Generation 9.2%
- #14 Shardorium
88% 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 26.3% ★, 4X 20.7% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 15.5%, Grid-Based Movement 8.6%, Strategy 6.5%
- #15 Interstellar Space: Genesis
87% matchVery Positive84% of 818 reviews2019
Dev: Praxis Games
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 11.7 hrs≥1hr: 54%
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 30.4% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 11.9%, Space 10.9%, Grand Strategy 10.6% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 10%
- #16 Sid Meier's Civilization®: Beyond Earth™
86% matchMixed60% of 22,976 reviews2014
Dev: Firaxis GamesPub: 2K
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.9 hrsMean: 29.6 hrs≥1hr: 92%
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 27.4% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 19.9%, Space 11.2%, Hex Grid 11.1% ★, Sci-fi 8.2%
- #17 EOL: End Of Line
86% 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 35.4% ★, Grand Strategy 15.8% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 13.8%, Hex Grid 11.3% ★, Strategy 8%
- #18 Stellar Monarch 2
85% matchVery Positive88% of 123 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 41.4% ★, Grand Strategy 17.7% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 17.2%, Space 10.2%, Strategy 7%
- #19 BOC: Birth of Cultures
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Code::Arts
Windows
BoC is a historical 4X strategy game. Play on diverse planets with climate simulation and non-linear progression over the last 60,000 years of human evolution. Develop your own ancient civilization starting as a nomadic tribe from the last Ice Age.
Why similar: 4X 27.4% ★, Hex Grid 16.8% ★, Grand Strategy 11% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 9.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.1%
- #20 Rome 2077: Tactics
84% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2022
Dev: Yelaex
Windows
Turn-based strategy in a space Sci-Fi setting. Capture star systems, fight in tactical battles on hexagonal maps, upgrade your mother ship, discover new technologies and conquer the entire galaxy!
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 15.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.3%, Grid-Based Movement 14.3%, Grand Strategy 13.6% ★, Space 12.2%
- #21 Mech and Tech 1
82% 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 23.9% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 17.1%, Hex Grid 15.4% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 15.3%, Strategy 8%
- #22 Stars in Shadow
83% matchMostly Positive79% of 816 reviews2017
Dev: Ashdar GamesPub: Iceberg Interactive
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 14.5 hrs≥1hr: 66%
Stars in Shadow is a turn-based 4X strategy game and a vivid tribute to the genre classics. Compete with alien factions to explore and colonize nearby starsystems, build fleets to defend against rivals, negotiate or conquer them. Win by unifying the galaxy, through diplomacy or force.
Why similar: 4X 46.7% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 16.7%, Space 11.7%, Strategy 7.3%, Turn-Based Combat 7.1%
- #23 Mini Gal4Xy
82% matchPositive84% of 38 reviews2019
Dev: Jérôme BodinPub: Le Studio des Ténèbres
Windows · Mac · Linux
Mini Gal4Xy is a light strategy game set in space.
Why similar: 4X 38.6% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 14.7%, Procedural Generation 11.1%, Space 9.7%, Resource Management 8.9%
- #24 Space Imperia 4X
81% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Breich Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
A faithful digital adaptation of the acclaimed board game Space Empires 4X by GMT Games, beloved by wargamers for almost two decades. Command the rise of your civilization and the fall of others, all in one to two hours.
Why similar: 4X 32.1% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 14.6%, Space 14.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.2%, Hex Grid 8.9% ★
- #25 Plane Starship2:Galactic Contender
81% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2024
Dev: 爱芙尔
Windows
This is a 4x turn-base strategy game. You can develop your planet, expand your territory by colonizing and building space stations, research technology to unlock more ships, and ultimately discover and eliminate your enemies.
Why similar: 4X 35% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 15.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.6%, Space 11.2%, Tactical 8.8%
- #26 Dwarf Guild Mania
80% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: QuarkbluePub: Kennedy Publishing House
Windows · Mac · Linux
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 23.3% ★, Hex Grid 13.8% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 10.7%, Grand Strategy 10% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 9.9%
- #27 Sengoku: Shadow Strikers
79% 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 31.8% ★, Grand Strategy 14.7% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 12.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.7%, Base Building 10.9%
- #28 Uciana
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Birdshel, LLC
Windows
Explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate in this sci-fi 4X turn-based strategy game.
Why similar: 4X 43.5% ★, Space 10.5%, Strategy 10%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.1%, Procedural Generation 7.9%
- #29 Vega Chronicle
78% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Just Add Lava
Windows · Mac · Linux
Choose peace or destruction to conquer the stars in this turn-based 4X game. Trade and negotiate with alien civilizations. Command semi-autonomous fleets in real-time combat. Explore the galaxy and build your colonies. Unlock ancestral virtues to enhance your civilization for the next play-through.
Why similar: 4X 39.9% ★, Space 14.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.6%, Strategy 8.9%
- #30 Napoleon 1813
77% match3 user reviews67% of 3 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 36.5% ★, Grand Strategy 16.3% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 14.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.6%, Strategy 8.1%
- #31 The Ancients
77% matchMixed58% of 26 reviews2024
Dev: GorillaSoftWorksPub: Camlann Games
Windows
The Ancients is a turn-based survival strategy game where you lead a prehistoric hunter-gatherer tribe through the last ice age. Survive the elements, hunt fierce animals, migrate to new continents, advance your technology, make social and political tribe decisions, and evolve your civilization.
Why similar: 4X 25% ★, Hex Grid 15.9% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 12.6%, Grand Strategy 11.8% ★, Grid-Based Movement 10.7%
- #32 Pandora: First Contact
79% matchMixed63% of 638 reviews2014
Dev: Proxy StudiosPub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 41.1 hrs≥1hr: 75%
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 47.1% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 17.5%, Hex Grid 13.2% ★, Strategy 8.7%, Sci-fi 7.7%
- #33 Politon
75% 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 27.1% ★, Hex Grid 18.7% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 12.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 11%, Grand Strategy 10.2% ★
- #34 Alliance of the Sacred Suns
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: KatHawk Studios
Windows · Mac
Alliance of the Sacred Suns is a sci-fi grand-strategy RPG that begins with your coronation as the head of an interstellar Empire, and ends with your demise. Manage feuding noble houses and the schemes of would-be usurpers as you try to revive the glory of an Empire on the brink of collapse.
Why similar: 4X 24.7% ★, Hex Grid 14.7% ★, Grand Strategy 11.4% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 11.3%, Space 9.8%
- #35 Ozymandias: Bronze Age Empire Sim
74% matchVery Positive88% of 1,626 reviews2022
Dev: The Secret Games CompanyPub: Goblinz Publishing
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Build an empire in a single sitting. All the strategy of a classic 4X in a faster format, which also shines in multiplayer.
Why similar: 4X 24.9% ★, Hex Grid 16.1% ★, Grand Strategy 12.7% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 11.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.1%
- #36 Hex of the Lich
75% matchPositive89% of 18 reviews2022
Dev: Clobster Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Hex of the Lich is a spellcrafting turn-based roguelike. Forge spells from hexes and find new ones along the way. Gain powerful artifacts that enhance your abilities. Clear dungeons filled with bouncing blobs, eldritch horrors, and otherworldly aliens. Can you break the Hex of the Lich?
Why similar: Hex Grid 21% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 16.8%, Tactical 16.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.9%, Procedural Generation 8.6%
- #37 Dominium Mundi
76% 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 49.1% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 13.3%, Grand Strategy 11.9% ★, Procedural Generation 8.7%, Strategy 6.3%
- #38 Great Powers
73% matchMixed69% of 35 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 31.1% ★, Hex Grid 17.4% ★, Grand Strategy 14.2% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 13.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.4%
- #39 Fantasy General II
74% matchVery Positive81% of 1,900 reviews2019
Dev: Owned by GravityPub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 11.1 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: 4X 18.7% ★, Hex Grid 15.5% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 15.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.6%, Tactical 9.6%
- #40 Ashes & Blood
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Small Strategy
Windows · Mac
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 32.4% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 14.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.3%, Grid-Based Movement 9.7%, Tactical 8.1%
- #41 Imperial Kingdoms
73% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: BaroxxTech
Windows · Linux
Expand your kingdom: Gather resources and transport them to your capital city to produce the materials you need to expand your army and conquer new regions. Research new technologies to improve your economy and army. Use your troops wisely to outmanoeuvre your enemies.
Why similar: 4X 38.2% ★, Grand Strategy 15.8% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 13.8%, Hex Grid 9.3% ★, Strategy 8.5%
- #42 军团战棋Legion War
72% matchVery Positive90% of 819 reviews2021
Dev: Bear & Cat Studio
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 43.4 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 33.5% ★, Hex Grid 22.9% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 16.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.4%, Tactical 7.2%
- #43 Monument
72% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Gessler Games
Windows
Monument is a turn-based strategy game where you build a town and defend it against raiders. With fast rounds and a steep difficulty curve, the game progresses quickly from a fun little builder game to a real challenge.
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 23.5%, Hex Grid 20% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 18.2%, Tactical 14%, Grid-Based Movement 13.1%
- #44 Wizards and Warlords
71% matchVery Positive84% of 257 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 29.7% ★, Hex Grid 17.4% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 14.6%, Grand Strategy 12.8% ★, Procedural Generation 9.1%
- #45 The Mystic
71% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2022
Dev: PipeDream
Windows
The Mystic is a dark fantasy, turn-based strategy game. Become a follower of the first gods, gain their favour, overthrow the High King by innovative combat and magic systems and establish harmony. The game offers an exciting campaign full of twists, battles and difficult decisions and multiplayer.
Why similar: 4X 38.9% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 18.3%, Hex Grid 15% ★, Strategy 9.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 6.6%
- #46 Underfoot Queens
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ElVillano
Windows · Linux
Underfoot Queens is an ant themed 4x where you will lead your species across generations. Explore, forage for food, expand your colony, fight off competitors, and survive the elements on your path to evolution. In the end, only the most adaptable species will survive.
Why similar: 4X 30.8% ★, Hex Grid 14.5% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 13.6%, Grid-Based Movement 12.2%, Resource Management 8.2%
- #47 Final Theory
71% matchMostly Positive80% of 392 reviews2018
Dev: Monticube
Windows
Final Theory is a 4X-lite turn-based strategy game where you command fleets of battleships engaged in a galactic civil war. It presents an exciting experience for both veteran players and those new to the genre. It features innovative combat mechanics but also hearkens back to some of the classics.
Why similar: 4X 27.3% ★, Hex Grid 19.6% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 10.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.7%, Space 8.1%
- #48 Interstellar Conquest
70% matchMixed47% of 15 reviews2023
Dev: GoldenGod Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Take planets and assemble your fleet. The conquest of space is now, navigate through asteroid fields and hide in nebulas to outsmart your opponents. Experience the challenge of ion storms disrupting your ship's sensors and become the ultimate space fleet commander.
Why similar: 4X 31.7% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 14.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.2%, Hex Grid 10.1% ★, Space 8.5%
- #49 Wizard Warfare 2: Cephalopod Wars
68% matchPositive86% of 35 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 36.1% ★, Hex Grid 18.2% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 15.7%, Base Building 11.6%, Tactical 10.2%
- #50 Palm Kingdoms 3
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Hack The Publisher
Windows · Mac
Palm Kingdoms 3 is a turn-based strategy game with deep mechanics. Explore maps, build your kingdom, and lead armies in rich, tactical combat. Here, power lies not in a single character, but in the unique Commanders you cultivate within your ranks.
Why similar: 4X 28.4% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 16.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.9%, Grand Strategy 14% ★, Tactical 11.5%
- #51 Gate Builders
69% 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 31.4% ★, Grand Strategy 14.8% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 14.5%, Space 11%, Sci-fi 7.2%
- #52 Almanach: Of Empires and Sorcery
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Foretold Entertainment
Windows
Almanach is a turn-based 4X strategy game where you take control of an empire in a world that is in a constant cycle of rebirth. Every game represents a new age of the world, and the choices you make will impact the next ones! Can you rise from the ashes of ages past and lead your people to glory?
Why similar: 4X 26.4% ★, Hex Grid 17.3% ★, Grand Strategy 12.4% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 12.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.4%
- #53 Conquest: Medieval Kingdoms
69% 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 38.7% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 16.4%, Grand Strategy 15% ★, Strategy 8.3%, Tactical 7%
- #54 Hex Kingdoms
67% 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 30.3% ★, Hex Grid 18.1% ★, Grand Strategy 14.5% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 13.7%, Tactical 10.9%
- #55 Sword of the Stars II: Enhanced Edition
70% matchMixed44% of 956 reviews2012
Dev: Kerberos ProductionsPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 12.1 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 52.2% ★, Space 16.1%, Strategy 10.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 7.9%, Sci-fi 7.7%
- #56 ZEPHON
65% matchVery Positive84% of 1,670 reviews2024
Dev: Proxy Studios
Windows · Linux
Median: 7.8 hrsMean: 17.6 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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 29.6% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 10.6%, Tactical 10.5%, Grand Strategy 10.5% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 9.3%
- #57 Galaxy Squad
68% matchMostly Positive75% of 429 reviews2019
Dev: Kazakov Oleg
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Galaxy squad is a hardcore turn-based tactical roguelike, inspired by FTL and XCOM.
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 19.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 16%, Space 14.8%, Tactical 12.1%, Strategy 9.2%
- #58 Defense X
66% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Hcenter GamePub: 30 Game Studio
Windows
Build a defense strategy to protect the peace.
Why similar: 4X 40.4% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 16.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.5%, Strategy 9.8%, Tactical 8.5%
- #59 Fossilpunk
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ahsaurus
Windows
A roguelike base builder about founding your tiny new dino nation. Balance between growing charming cities while defending against massive empires in this tight but comforting turn-based strategy game.
Why similar: 4X 28.2% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 14.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.6%, Base Building 10.1%, Procedural Generation 7.6%
- #60 Yield! Fall of Rome
65% matchMostly Positive72% of 258 reviews2025
Dev: BillionworldsPub: Daedalic Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Forge your Kingdom amidst the Ruins of Rome in this turn-based 4X strategy game! As the world crumbles, rebuild civilization and shape your people’s destiny. Unleash your strategic prowess, conquer provinces, and crush all who stand in your way.
Why similar: 4X 24.9% ★, Hex Grid 15.1% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 11.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.3%, Grand Strategy 10.2% ★