- #1 Age of Wonders 4
97% matchVery Positive81% of 21,784 reviews2023
Dev: Triumph StudiosPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 22.4 hrsMean: 58.8 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Rule a fantasy realm of your own design! Explore new magical realms in Age of Wonders’ signature blend of 4X strategy and turn-based tactical combat. Control a faction that grows and changes as you expand your empire with each turn!
Why similar: 4X 22.7% ★, Grand Strategy 14.7% ★, Strategy RPG 10.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.3%, Turn-Based Combat 8.2%
- #2 Elemental: Reforged
96% matchMostly Positive78% of 340 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 23.4% ★, Grand Strategy 15.7% ★, Strategy RPG 11.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.4%, Turn-Based Combat 8.3%
- #3 Beyond Astra
96% matchNo user reviews2026
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 23.8% ★, Real-Time with Pause 22.5% ★, Grand Strategy 16.3% ★, RTS 9.6%, Base Building 9%
- #4 Final Beacon
95% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2022
Dev: 迟到的南雨亭
Windows
This is a strategy game full of fantasy plots. Let the dwarves rebuild the Great Wall; let the elves reseed the the Yggdrasil for you; enslave the demons to build the Eye of Sauron that can gaze at every corner of the plane. Your territory is freely built by you!
Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 31.4% ★, Grand Strategy 19.4% ★, Strategy RPG 11.6%, 4X 9.9% ★, Base Building 8.7%
- #5 Master of Luna
94% matchPositive100% of 18 reviews2025
Dev: Aleksandr Tiupin
Windows · Mac · Linux
Master of Luna is a turn-based strategy game where you take the role of a half-forgotten deity seeking to regain their former power. It features powerful magic, tactical battles, city building, sweet pixel art and a calm melancholic atmosphere.
Why similar: 4X 35.5% ★, Strategy RPG 14.1%, Turn-Based Combat 14%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.5%, Magic 9.5%
- #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 26.2% ★, Grand Strategy 16.3% ★, Base Building 15.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.1%, Management 10.4%
- #7 Advisors at the End of the Universe
93% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2023
Dev: Flux-Soul
Windows · Linux
AEU is a fast paced realtime strategy and 4x hybrid. Players influence their empire to grow, fight, forge alliances or engage in trade. Players are given control over the empire's traits, research and a set of three types of abilities(Construction, Plagues and Agents) to accomplish their goals.
Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 26.4% ★, 4X 20.3% ★, Grand Strategy 18.2% ★, Base Building 10.3%, RTS 9.6%
- #8 Space Empires I
92% 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 30.9% ★, Grand Strategy 18.5% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 13.1%, Management 11.5%, Strategy 9.4%
- #9 We Are The Caretakers
91% matchMostly Positive70% of 37 reviews2023
Dev: Heart Shaped Games LLC
Windows
We Are The Caretakers is a 3D grand strategy RPG set in a post-apocalyptic world. Recruit, upgrade & manage a secret faction of 100 high-tech protectors to defend the endangered creatures you rely on. Confront a mysterious alien presence as the massive energy barrier protecting Shadra falls
Why similar: Grand Strategy 20.2% ★, 4X 17.1% ★, Strategy RPG 15%, RTS 13.5%, Turn-Based Combat 11.8%
- #10 Shattered Spheres
91% 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 35.8% ★, Grand Strategy 19.9% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 13.7%, Management 7.2%, Turn-Based Combat 6.3%
- #11 Master of Magic
89% matchMostly Positive71% of 1,174 reviews2022
Dev: MuHa GamesPub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 13.3 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Take up the role of a great wizard, wield powerful spells, command fantasy races and challenge your rivals in this remake of a cult turn-based strategy classic. Do you have what it takes to become Master of Magic?
Why similar: 4X 24.6% ★, Grand Strategy 16% ★, Strategy RPG 13.2%, Turn-Based Combat 10.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 10%
- #12 Galactic Civilizations® II: Ultimate Edition
90% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,697 reviews2011
Dev: Stardock Entertainment
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 44.0 hrs≥1hr: 39%
Get the complete GalCiv II saga including Galactic Civilizations II: Dread Lords, the expansion pack Dark Avatar, and the newest expansion pack Twilight of the Arnor!
Why similar: 4X 33.2% ★, Grand Strategy 23.9% ★, Base Building 13.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.5%, Top-Down 7.8%
- #13 Space Empires III
89% 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 32.2% ★, Grand Strategy 15.2% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 15%, Base Building 11.1%, Strategy 9.8%
- #14 Sengoku: Shadow Strikers
88% 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 32% ★, Grand Strategy 22.4% ★, Base Building 12.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.7%, Management 8.7%
- #15 AlexanderBall: A Countryball Tale
87% matchVery Positive90% of 82 reviews2024
Dev: Red Thorn Interactive
Windows · Mac
Ascend to the Macedonian throne as Alexander the Great and relive his conquests! Fighting alongside redoubtable and quirky commanders, recruit numerous types of balls for your army, construct countless cities named Alexandria, and build an empire that stretches to the ends of the known world!
Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 24.4% ★, Grand Strategy 21.4% ★, 4X 15.4% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 11.8%, Management 9%
- #16 Arinoa: Conquest
86% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Alternate
Windows
Arinoa: Conquest is a real time grand strategy game with a focus on hero units, and combines elements of strategy, resource management, and light RPG mechanics. Gather resources, build your army, and conquer your enemies within the harsh world of Arinoa.
Why similar: 4X 31.4% ★, Grand Strategy 22% ★, RTS 14.4%, Real-Time with Pause 11.8% ★, Base Building 8.8%
- #17 Magic And Dragons : 4X Battle
86% match5 user reviews60% of 5 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 28.8% ★, Grand Strategy 18.2% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 11.6%, Magic 9.3%, Turn-Based Combat 8.2%
- #18 Songs of Conquest
85% matchVery Positive86% of 13,137 reviews2024
Dev: LavapotionPub: Coffee Stain Publishing
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 11.2 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Raise mighty armies, wield ancient magic and forge an empire. This turn-based strategy adventure game fuses strategic decision making, tactical combat and kingdom management.
Why similar: 4X 27.5% ★, Strategy RPG 14.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.3%, Lore-Rich 11.2%, Turn-Based Combat 11%
- #19 Galactic Ruler
84% matchMixed49% of 121 reviews2022
Dev: BattleGoat Studios
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Galactic Ruler offers real time strategy game play at both planetary level and in space! Lead your faction in diplomacy or conquest across a procedurally generated galactic map where any system might hold hostile enemies or resource riches. Develop advanced technologies to rule the galaxy!
Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 26.6% ★, 4X 24.8% ★, Grand Strategy 17.3% ★, Co-op 11%, RTS 10.3%
- #20 Palm Kingdoms 3
84% 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% ★, Grand Strategy 20.9% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 14.7%, Turn-Based Combat 10.8%, Co-op 7.3%
- #21 Lorhaven: Cursed War
83% matchMixed68% of 22 reviews2024
Dev: GoldenGod Games
Windows · Mac
Lead your castle through the haunted provinces of Lorhaven, where the once-forgotten undead now menace the living. Recruit diverse units and legendary heroes, each strategically countering the encroaching darkness. Immerse yourself and unveil the mysteries of the Cursed War.
Why similar: 4X 34.9% ★, Strategy RPG 17.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.5%, Dark Fantasy 9.2%, Turn-Based Combat 7.9%
- #22 Napoleon 1813
82% 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 38.1% ★, Grand Strategy 25.7% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 13.6%, Strategy 9.9%, Turn-Based Combat 6.3%
- #23 EOL: End Of Line
82% 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 38.4% ★, Grand Strategy 25.9% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 13.7%, Strategy 10.2%, Top-Down 7.4%
- #24 Supreme Commander: Forged Alliance
81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 14,047 reviews2011
Dev: Gas Powered GamesPub: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 6.8 hrsMean: 48.5 hrs≥1hr: 75%
The last days of man are at hand.. Two years after the Infinite War the once great warring nations now lie in ruins, and humanity’s hope for a brighter future is nothing but a bitter memory. A new, seemingly unstoppable enemy, supported by the zealots of The Order, now seeks to eradicate mankind: UEF, Aeon Loyalist, and Cybran alike.
Why similar: RTS 30.1%, Real-Time with Pause 16.8% ★, Grand Strategy 16.8% ★, Strategy 10.7%, Base Building 10.4%
- #25 Stellar Monarch 2
81% 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 44.9% ★, Grand Strategy 29.1% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 17%, Strategy 8.9%
- #26 War Of The Titans
80% matchNo user reviews2024
Dev: Spinal Productions LLC
Windows
Your people have been driven from their homeland by war. The elders speak of an ancient land where gods and men lived as one. After months at sea you land on a mysterious island that the elders believe is your ancient homeland. Rebuild your civilization, and uncover the secrets of your ancestors.
Why similar: 4X 30.5% ★, Strategy RPG 17%, Base Building 11.4%, Dark Fantasy 11.3%, Magic 8.4%
- #27 Fallen Enchantress: Legendary Heroes
79% matchMostly Positive74% of 2,515 reviews2013
Dev: Stardock Entertainment
Windows
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 10.1 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Fallen Enchantress is 4X strategy game from the makers of Sins of a Solar Empire and Galactic Civilizations. Build a civilization in the magical world of Elemental. Recruit heroes, train armies, build cities, forge alliances and save the world in this rich world where it's never the same game twice.
Why similar: 4X 26.5% ★, Grand Strategy 18.5% ★, Magic 11.7%, Lore-Rich 10%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.7%
- #28 Wizards and Warlords
78% 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 30.2% ★, Grand Strategy 19.8% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 13.6%, Strategy RPG 9.2%, Magic 7.7%
- #29 Total War: PHARAOH DYNASTIES
77% matchMostly Positive78% of 6,190 reviews2024
Dev: CREATIVE ASSEMBLYPub: SEGA
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 14.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Wage total war across the ancient world from the Aegean to Mesopotamia in this free addition to Total War: PHARAOH. Challenge the Bronze Age Collapse by building your own dynasty and leading your faction to victory with new cultures, new units and dramatic new battle mechanics.
Why similar: 4X 35.4% ★, Grand Strategy 25.1% ★, RTS 16%, Turn-Based Strategy 11%, Strategy 9.3%
- #30 Distant Worlds: Universe
79% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,845 reviews2014
Dev: Code ForcePub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 23.9 hrs≥1hr: 59%
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 48.3% ★, Grand Strategy 18.7% ★, Real-Time with Pause 14.9% ★, Strategy 8.3%, RTS 7.7%
- #31 Crime Lords
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Cosca Interactive
Windows · Mac
Explore the birth of the sicilian mafia. Create your own clan and recruit soldiers and capo-regimes. Manage rackets to grow your wealth and influence in the city. Eliminate rival clans and claim dominion over the map.
Why similar: 4X 29.6% ★, Grand Strategy 20.4% ★, Strategy RPG 12.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.2%, Turn-Based Combat 10%
- #32 Sorcerer King: Rivals
78% matchMixed63% of 408 reviews2016
Dev: Stardock Entertainment
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 10.3 hrs≥1hr: 55%
Explore a rich fantasy world, go on quests for powerful weapons, and forge a new civilization in Sorcerer King: Rivals. Can you build a civilization to topple the malevolent Sorcerer King and become a god yourself?
Why similar: 4X 28.5% ★, Grand Strategy 19.8% ★, Strategy RPG 13.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.5%, Lore-Rich 9.9%
- #33 Samurai Conqueror
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Miura Production
Windows
Conquer Japanese History! A “Historical Timeline Strategy” fought on the grand timeline of Japan
Why similar: 4X 29% ★, Real-Time with Pause 27.9% ★, Grand Strategy 22.9% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 10.5%, Strategy 5.5%
- #34 Cosmist
76% 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 42.5% ★, Grand Strategy 27.3% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 14.6%, Strategy 6.6%, Multiplayer 4.4%
- #35 Imperial Kingdoms
75% 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 39.3% ★, Grand Strategy 24.7% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 13%, Management 12.1%, Strategy 10.2%
- #36 Sins of a Solar Empire®: Rebellion
75% matchVery Positive93% of 16,246 reviews2012
Dev: Ironclad Games CorporationPub: Stardock Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 16.6 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Command a space-faring empire in Sins of a Solar Empire: Rebellion, the new stand-alone expansion that combines 4X depth with real-time strategy gameplay.
Why similar: 4X 25.2% ★, Grand Strategy 18.2% ★, RTS 12.9%, Base Building 10.7%, Management 8.9%
- #37 Final Vanguard
74% 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 29% ★, Grand Strategy 20.6% ★, Real-Time with Pause 19.1% ★, RTS 13.8%, Management 8.3%
- #38 Infinite Borders: Three Kingdoms
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: NetEase Games
Windows
《万民长歌:三国》是一款单机 · 历史 · 战争策略游戏。在无缝连续、真实还原的3D沙盘地图上,玩家可以自选视角、以自己的意志重演三国。来体验真实的三国策略——真实的沙盘,真实的二十四节气,真实的百姓,真实的战争!
Why similar: 4X 34.2% ★, Grand Strategy 23.7% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 14.4%, Base Building 9.7%, Strategy 6.3%
- #39 Commanders Fury
73% 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 34.5% ★, RTS 18.4%, Grand Strategy 17.6% ★, Real-Time with Pause 13.8% ★, Management 8.6%
- #40 Stellaris
73% matchVery Positive86% of 191,915 reviews2016
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 19.5 hrsMean: 142.4 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 33.4% ★, Grand Strategy 26.3% ★, Real-Time with Pause 19.1% ★, Strategy 6.1%, Management 5.1%
- #41 Crusader Kings III
71% matchVery Positive91% of 137,655 reviews2020
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 28.8 hrsMean: 143.8 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Love, fight, scheme, and claim greatness. Determine your noble house’s legacy in the sprawling grand strategy of Crusader Kings III. Death is only the beginning as you guide your dynasty’s bloodline in the rich and larger-than-life simulation of the Middle Ages.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 24.8% ★, Real-Time with Pause 18.4% ★, 4X 18.3% ★, RTS 10.6%, Management 9.7%
- #42 A Total War Saga: TROY
72% matchMostly Positive72% of 3,579 reviews2021
Dev: CREATIVE ASSEMBLYPub: SEGA
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 24.9 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Inspired by The Iliad and brought to life through the award-winning strategy game series, A Total War Saga: TROY brings a blend of grand, turn-based empire management and spectacular real-time battles to the heart of the Trojan War.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 19.3% ★, RTS 17.8%, Real-Time with Pause 16% ★, 4X 11.9% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 10.9%
- #43 Heroes of Science and Fiction
69% matchVery Positive92% of 696 reviews2026
Dev: Oxymoron Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 66%
A turn-based sci-fi strategy that combines exploration and exciting clashes on the battlefield. Take control over several different species, raise powerful armies for your heroes and destroy your opponents! This HoMM-like is set in a scifi universe, with new mechanics on top of the classic formula.
Why similar: 4X 28.6% ★, Strategy RPG 14.6%, Base Building 12.3%, Turn-Based Combat 11.6%, Lore-Rich 11.6%
- #44 Thrive: Heavy Lies The Crown
70% matchMixed61% of 436 reviews2025
Dev: Zugalu EntertainmentPub: PlaySide
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 11.2 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Thrive: Heavy Lies the Crown is a complex city builder, where the fate of your kingdom hinges on your every decision. Explore this medieval land alone or with friends, make tough moral choices and conquer your foes in RTS combat. Will you struggle to survive, or find the strength to Thrive?
Why similar: 4X 35.6% ★, Grand Strategy 19.2% ★, RTS 12%, Base Building 10.1%, Management 7.2%
- #45 Terra Invicta
69% matchVery Positive81% of 9,023 reviews2026
Dev: Pavonis InteractivePub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Median: 9.5 hrsMean: 51.4 hrs≥1hr: 80%
An alien invasion has fractured humanity into seven ideological factions each with a unique vision for the future. Lead your chosen faction to take control of Earth’s nations, expand across the Solar System, and battle enemy fleets in tactical combat.
Why similar: 4X 25% ★, Real-Time with Pause 23.5% ★, Grand Strategy 18.4% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 10%, RTS 9.9%
- #46 HUMANKIND™
71% matchMixed69% of 28,231 reviews2021
Dev: AMPLITUDE Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 7.5 hrsMean: 33.0 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Rewrite history by shaping a civilization as unique as you are. Combine 60 cultures from the Ancient Era to the Modern Age to lead your empire to victory. Build thriving cities, outsmart rivals in epic battles, spread your influence and leave your mark on HUMANKIND™.
Why similar: 4X 36.1% ★, Grand Strategy 20.6% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 17.2%, Strategy 10.4%, Multiplayer 7.7%
- #47 Dune: Spice Wars
69% matchMostly Positive79% of 13,257 reviews2023
Dev: Shiro GamesPub: Funcom
Windows
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 16.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%
A 4X real-time strategy game from the developers of the critically acclaimed Northgard. Set in Frank Herbert’s groundbreaking Dune universe, you must lead your faction and battle for control and dominance over the harsh desert planet of Arrakis.
Why similar: 4X 26% ★, Grand Strategy 18.4% ★, RTS 13.5%, Management 12.4%, Base Building 10%
- #48 Seres Universalis:Three Kingdoms
70% 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: Real-Time with Pause 33% ★, 4X 27.4% ★, Grand Strategy 24.3% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 9.4%, Strategy 5.1%
- #49 Solar War
70% matchPositive88% of 33 reviews2015
Dev: Snipefish Entertainment
Windows · Linux
A turn-based grand strategy game in space, set in the near future: Defend Earth against an alien invasion from the edge of the Solar System and expand your campaign to push them back to their base.
Why similar: 4X 27.1% ★, Real-Time with Pause 25.6% ★, Grand Strategy 22.6% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 12.2%, Turn-Based Combat 5.9%
- #50 Dominions 5 - Warriors of the Faith
68% matchVery Positive94% of 2,163 reviews2017
Dev: Illwinter Game Design
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.8 hrsMean: 101.8 hrs≥1hr: 74%
In Dominions 5 you take control of a powerful being that rules a nation and aspires to godhood. The type of Pretender Gods can vary from magically powerful arch mages to huge titans or large monuments. Dominions is a deep 4x turn based strategy game with a very large variety of spells and units.
Why similar: 4X 30.7% ★, Grand Strategy 22.2% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 19.3%, Strategy 8.7%, Fantasy 8%
- #51 Wizard Warfare 2: Cephalopod Wars
67% 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 37.8% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 15%, Base Building 13.9%, Magic 10.7%, Fantasy 7.1%
- #52 Grim wanderings 2
68% matchMostly Positive78% of 81 reviews2021
Dev: Ellinia games
Windows · Linux
This game combines a deep role-playing system inspired by classic board games and a full-fledged 4X strategy
Why similar: 4X 30.5% ★, Strategy RPG 14.6%, Base Building 12.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.5%, Turn-Based Combat 8.8%
- #53 Age of Undead
67% matchMostly Positive73% of 95 reviews2022
Dev: Insane Dreamers
Windows
Age of Undead is a multi-genre game (turn-based, RTS, FPS) that allows you to face the frightful Zombie Apocalypse with 3 unique factions: the Army, the Infected, and the Survivors. Make strategic choices in the Campaign, then go into battle and fight to survive!
Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 35.3% ★, Grand Strategy 18.9% ★, RTS 16.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.4%, Base Building 11.4%
- #54 Thule
66% 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 38.4% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 14.5%, Dark Fantasy 12.9%, Magic 8.9%, Strategy 6%
- #55 AI War: Fleet Command
68% matchVery Positive82% of 1,594 reviews2009
Dev: Arcen Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
"You are outgunned. You are massively outnumbered. You must win." These are your orders. Humanity has already fought its war against the machines -- and lost. AI death squads stand watch over every planet and every wormhole, the few remaining human settlements are held captive in orbiting bubbles, and the AIs have turned their...
Why similar: 4X 24.1% ★, Strategy 19.5%, RTS 19%, Grand Strategy 17% ★, Co-op 8.5%
- #56 Existence: The Outer Reach
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Cozy Orchards
Windows
Existence is a strategy game on a massive scale. Lead your expanding empire, explore the galaxy, and master simultaneous space and planetary battles. Engage in solo play or team up with friends for intense PvP and co-op action.
Why similar: 4X 25% ★, Grand Strategy 17.2% ★, RTS 12.2%, Management 11.7%, Base Building 8.9%
- #57 Lord of Rigel
65% matchMixed70% of 102 reviews2024
Dev: Rhombus Studios
Windows
Lord of Rigel is a turn-based 4X space strategy game inspired by the classics. In a galaxy divided by two elder races, will you unite with other species or forge your own path? Navigate galactic politics and defeat threats using espionage, research, and military force. How will you shape the galaxy?
Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 27.6% ★, 4X 26.3% ★, Grand Strategy 19.3% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 10.1%, Management 7.3%