- #1 Great Powers
97% 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 23.8% ★, Hex Grid 17.8% ★, Grand Strategy 15.4% ★, Wargame 10.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.5%
- #2 Sid Meier's Civilization®: Beyond Earth™
96% 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 23.6% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 16.3%, Hex Grid 12.7% ★, Space 9.3%, Grand Strategy 8.9% ★
- #3 Shadow Empire
96% matchVery Positive85% of 1,723 reviews2020
Dev: VR DesignsPub: Matrix Games
Windows
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 63.2 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Shadow Empire is a deep turn-based 4X wargame with a unique blend of military focus, procedurally generated content and role-playing features. Players take the seat of the supreme ruler of a small nation, with the goal of reconquering a devastated planet.
Why similar: 4X 20.6% ★, Hex Grid 18.2% ★, Grand Strategy 13.3% ★, Wargame 9.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.7%
- #4 Interstellar Conquest
95% 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 25.8% ★, Wargame 11.9%, Hex Grid 10.9% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 10.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 8.5%
- #5 Astro Protocol
94% matchPositive98% of 41 reviews2026
Dev: Null Vector Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Astro Protocol is a high-stakes, turn-based 4X space strategy game distilled into intense one-hour matches. Six factions, randomized maps, tech trees, and anomalies ensure every run is unique. Victories are earned against challenging opponents that play to win.
Why similar: 4X 25.5% ★, Hex Grid 16.8% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 12%, Grand Strategy 10.3% ★, Space 9%
- #6 EOL: End Of Line
94% 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 32.1% ★, Grand Strategy 20.3% ★, Hex Grid 13.6% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 11.9%, Strategy 8.9%
- #7 Space Imperia 4X
93% 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 28.6% ★, Space 12.4%, Wargame 12.1%, Hex Grid 10.5% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 10.3%
- #8 Politon
92% matchVery Positive90% of 86 reviews2025
Dev: Pinq Games
Windows · Mac
Politon: A turn-based strategy game that will push your strategic and management skills to the limit! Expand your territory, strengthen your economy, and outsmart your enemies by planning your strategy carefully.
Why similar: 4X 23.6% ★, Hex Grid 21.7% ★, Grand Strategy 12.6% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 10.7%, Wargame 10.6%
- #9 Stellar Monarch 2
91% 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 37.9% ★, Grand Strategy 23.1% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 15%, Space 9%, Strategy 7.9%
- #10 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 26.7% ★, Grand Strategy 19.4% ★, Space 10.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 9%, Wargame 7.9%
- #11 Cosmist
90% 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 35.8% ★, Grand Strategy 21.5% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 12.8%, Space 9.7%, Strategy 5.8%
- #12 Tachyon Wars
89% 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 32.2% ★, Grand Strategy 18.5% ★, Space 12.4%, Strategy 9%, Sci-fi 8%
- #13 European War 4 - Napoleon Remastered
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: EASYTECH GAMES
Windows
European War 4: Napoleon Remastered is a turn-based strategy game, offering a comprehensive renovation of the original. Return to the Napoleonic era, deploy tactics, conquer territories, command historical generals, experience legendary battles, and master the art of war.
Why similar: 4X 22.1% ★, Hex Grid 18.4% ★, Grand Strategy 15.2% ★, Wargame 10.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.2%
- #14 Fantasy General II
88% 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: Hex Grid 18.7% ★, 4X 17% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 13.3%, Grand Strategy 11.7% ★, Wargame 11%
- #15 HARD VOID
87% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: jejoxdev
Windows · Linux
HARD VOID is a 4X turn-based space strategy game in a lovecraftian universe. Lead your species across galaxies and multiple dimensions to build an Empire. Design your spaceships, assemble your fleets and fight for supremacy. But beware, unthinkable Eldritch horrors lurk in the vast darkness.
Why similar: 4X 29.1% ★, Grand Strategy 15.5% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 11.4%, Space 10.3%, Wargame 7.7%
- #16 Ever War
86% 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 31.4% ★, Hex Grid 21.5% ★, Grand Strategy 14% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 12.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.5%
- #17 Pandora: First Contact
86% 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 44.3% ★, Hex Grid 16.6% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 15.7%, Strategy 10%, Sci-fi 8.7%
- #18 Galactic Civilizations III
85% matchMostly Positive77% of 10,370 reviews2015
Dev: Stardock Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 17.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Build a civilization that will stand the test of time in the largest space-based strategy game ever! Choose from dozens of unique races and make a name for yourself across the galaxy through diplomacy, espionage, technological advances, and more.
Why similar: 4X 23.1% ★, Hex Grid 19.9% ★, Grand Strategy 14.9% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 9.8%, Aliens 9.2%
- #19 Conquest: Medieval Kingdoms
84% 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 34.3% ★, Grand Strategy 18.9% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 13.9%, Wargame 11.2%, Strategy 9%
- #20 Alliance of the Sacred Suns
84% 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 23.2% ★, Hex Grid 18.3% ★, Grand Strategy 15.2% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 10.1%, Space 8.9%
- #21 Ultakia
83% 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 30.7% ★, Hex Grid 26.2% ★, Space 11.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.6%, Sci-fi 7.4%
- #22 Shattered Spheres
82% 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 35.1% ★, Grand Strategy 18.3% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 14%, Space 11.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 8%
- #23 Interstellar Space: Genesis
82% 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 30.3% ★, Grand Strategy 14.9% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 11.3%, Space 10.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 7.8%
- #24 Rivers of Chaos
81% 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 28.4% ★, Grand Strategy 21.9% ★, Space 12.8%, Wargame 12.3%, Sci-fi 7.9%
- #25 Galactic Civilizations IV
79% matchMostly Positive73% of 2,388 reviews2023
Dev: Stardock Entertainment
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 21.9 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Take command of a civilization that has just achieved faster-than-light travel in Galactic Civilizations IV, the newest entry in the award-winning space 4X strategy game series. Explore the galaxy, colonize worlds, shape cultures, make alliances, fight wars and pioneer new technologies.
Why similar: 4X 24.9% ★, Grand Strategy 17.8% ★, Hex Grid 15.2% ★, Space 9.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.7%
- #26 Conquer: Napoleonic Wars
80% matchMostly Positive75% of 75 reviews2022
Dev: Estuego Games
Windows
A turn-based strategy game based off the Napoleonic Wars! Lead, attack, buy, and communicate. Learn how to play difficult 4x grand strategy games by starting with simple strategy. *Disclaimer, this game is made by a teenager for a school project*
Why similar: 4X 27.1% ★, Grand Strategy 17.9% ★, Wargame 14.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 12%, Turn-Based Tactics 10%
- #27 Space Empires I
81% 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 31% ★, Grand Strategy 17.3% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 13.7%, Strategy 9.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 7.9%
- #28 Napoleon 1813
79% 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 35.2% ★, Grand Strategy 22.3% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 13.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.6%, Strategy 9.5%
- #29 Stellar Reach
78% matchMostly Positive78% of 32 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 33.5% ★, Grand Strategy 15.6% ★, Space 11%, Sci-fi 8.6%, Futuristic 6.9%
- #30 Hex Kingdoms
78% 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 27.3% ★, Hex Grid 21.8% ★, Grand Strategy 18.6% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 11.8%, Strategy 9.3%
- #31 Clay Soldiers
77% matchMixed55% of 44 reviews2023
Dev: ArchDawn
Windows · Mac · Linux
The war rages on, choose to side with the Mercenaries, the Undead, the Angels, and more! Play through the single-player campaign, unifying the factions. Fight against other players and AI in the battleground's mode! Or strive for a conquest that takes you through the ages in war mode.
Why similar: 4X 25.6% ★, Grand Strategy 17.7% ★, Wargame 11.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 8.4%
- #32 Hexalert
77% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2024
Dev: Ape Brain Games
Windows · Linux
Scifi strategy game combining turnbased strategy and tower defence Upgrade and customize your own mechs to adapt in an ever changing world!
Why similar: Wargame 15.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.6%, Hex Grid 12.7% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 10.3%, Space 9.6%
- #33 UniWar
76% matchMixed67% of 12 reviews2024
Dev: Spooky House
Windows
Turn Based strategy, more fun than chess. Play it. With a vibrant and supportive community, every battle is not just a conquest, but an experience shared among friends.
Why similar: Hex Grid 16.1% ★, Wargame 12.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 8.8%, Aliens 8.5%
- #34 Seres Universalis:Three Kingdoms
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Boqi Island
Windows
Return to the Three Kingdoms period. On the grand strategic tactical battlefield, use terrain for defense setup and resource allocation to shift the battle situation. Control the war via hexagonal grid movement and tactical ability activation, and unify the realm.
Why similar: Hex Grid 25.4% ★, 4X 24.2% ★, Grand Strategy 20.1% ★, Wargame 8.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.6%
- #35 Total Victory: World Conflict 1939-1945
75% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Kraken Studios
Windows
The ultimate turn-based World War 2 grand strategy game wargamers have been yearning for decades. The best ideas born from players and from wargames so huge they overtook your dining room table, and your wife’s patience. From the developer of the WarPlan series.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 23.6% ★, Wargame 14.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 14%, Hex Grid 13.8% ★, 2.5D 10.3%
- #36 Space Empires III
75% 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 31.8% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 15.4%, Grand Strategy 14% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 11.1%, Strategy 10.1%
- #37 Plane Starship2:Galactic Contender
74% 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 35.1% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 14.7%, Space 10.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.8%, Sci-fi 7.4%
- #38 Almanach: Of Empires and Sorcery
74% 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 24.4% ★, Hex Grid 21.2% ★, Grand Strategy 16.2% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 10.7%, Isometric 8%
- #39 扩张吧王国 Expand the Kingdom
73% matchMostly Positive76% of 25 reviews2025
Dev: 奥特斯盗
Windows
"Expand the Kingdom" is a strategy game based on construction and expansion. In the game, you need to expand and plan land, acquire resources to maintain the internal balance of the kingdom, and survive and defeat all opponents in the competition between kingdoms.
Why similar: Hex Grid 43.9% ★, 4X 21.2% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 11.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 7.7%, Strategy 7.6%
- #40 大戦略SSB
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Systemsoft beta, Inc.
Windows
"Daisenryaku SSB" is a simulation game in which you command and fight troops such as tanks and fighters on a battlefield separated by hexes. Since the birth of the "Daisenryaku" series, AI has been tough, and it has been evaluated as a simple game but deep game.
Why similar: Hex Grid 21% ★, Grand Strategy 20.5% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 14.3%, Wargame 13.7%, Strategy 9.4%
- #41 Mordfield Command
71% 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 27.1% ★, Hex Grid 22.4% ★, Wargame 11.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 8.1%
- #42 Imperial Kingdoms
72% 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 36.2% ★, Grand Strategy 21.3% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 12.5%, Hex Grid 11.7% ★, Strategy 9.8%
- #43 World War: Rome - Free Strategy Game
72% matchMixed70% of 23 reviews2023
Dev: Joynow Games
Windows
A turn-based strategy war chess game. You will play a commander in the Roman period, and command the generals and troops to complete the specified mission objectives and occupy important strongholds in the level. Rome, Samnite, Epirus, Carthage. Different choices will open different histories!
Why similar: 4X 29.5% ★, Grand Strategy 18.4% ★, Wargame 15.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.6%
- #44 Galactic Inheritors
73% matchMixed44% of 86 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 43.8% ★, Space 20.5%, Grand Strategy 17.6% ★, Strategy 9.6%, Sci-fi 8.5%
- #45 CIVIREVIVAL
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: DIMENSION CREATIONS LIMITED
Windows
In this 4X + RPG strategy game, lead humanity’s last ark and rebuild a new home among the mysterious ruins of the stars. Starting from nothing, you will develop technology, build powerful fleets, resist external threats, and shape the rebirth of human civilization.
Why similar: 4X 22.9% ★, Wargame 19%, Grand Strategy 14.6% ★, Hex Grid 14.1% ★, Space 12.9%
- #46 Starithm
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Game Orithm
Windows
Become the dominant star-fairing-civilization throughout the procedurally generated star systems. The player must establish/pursue: (1) Ideology; (2) Population; (3) Military assets; (4) 4x dominance (5) Technologies; (6) Artificial Evolution; (7) Cyber attacks; (8) Peace or war.
Why similar: 4X 32.6% ★, Grand Strategy 21.3% ★, Wargame 13.6%, Isometric 8.7%, Strategy 6.5%
- #47 Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War
70% matchVery Positive82% of 16,851 reviews2018
Dev: Proxy StudiosPub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 20.2 hrs≥1hr: 62%
Warhammer 40,000: Gladius – Relics of War brings you to a world of terror and violence. Four factions will engage in a brutal war for dominance over the planet’s resources. In the first turn-based 4X strategy game set in Warhammer 40,000 you will lead one of four unique factions.
Why similar: 4X 28.8% ★, Hex Grid 17.6% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 12.3%, Grand Strategy 9.3% ★, Wargame 7.3%
- #48 Demise of Nations
70% matchVery Positive81% of 542 reviews2017
Dev: Noble Master LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 55%
Demise of Nations is a 4X turn-based grand strategy wargame covering the rise of Rome till the fall of modern civilization.
Why similar: 4X 31.3% ★, Hex Grid 24.6% ★, Grand Strategy 18.4% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 12.4%, Strategy 6%
- #49 Politon: Prologue
69% matchPositive86% of 22 reviews2023
Dev: Pinq Games
Windows · Mac
"Politon: Prologue" is the free prologue version of "Politon". This prologue includes a tutorial, game mechanics, and the prologue of the main story inside. Only Single-player modes are available.
Why similar: 4X 28.2% ★, Grand Strategy 18.9% ★, Wargame 12.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 8.6%
- #50 Kingdom Wars
69% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Obsidiagon
Windows
A medieval themed turn-based strategy/tactical game where you will build a kingdom, lead armies to the war, fight tactical battles and conquer enemy cities. Choose your main leader character from the 7 different available factions and start building your kingdom.
Why similar: 4X 27.9% ★, Hex Grid 16.7% ★, Wargame 14.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.1%
- #51 Galactic Ruler Enlightenment
68% matchMixed63% of 19 reviews2024
Dev: BattleGoat Studios
Windows
Play campaign stories within the Galactic Ruler universe. Invade the galaxy to eliminate those who stand in your way or rally alien races to defend against the invaders. Fight battles at both planet and space across a procedurally generated galaxy. Use new unit control systems to manage your forces.
Why similar: 4X 24.8% ★, Grand Strategy 19.9% ★, Hex Grid 17.5% ★, Space 11.3%, Aliens 8.3%
- #52 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 24.6% ★, Grand Strategy 19.3% ★, Wargame 11.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.5%, Space 10.1%
- #53 Rise of Realms
68% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Goat Works Ltd
Windows · Mac
Rise of Realms is a 4X RPG, for 1-6 players, in a medieval fantasy setting. Command an empire and recruit heroes to lead your armies. Use your tactical abilities to conquer the lands and reshape them in your image. Wishlist now.
Why similar: 4X 26.6% ★, Hex Grid 23.4% ★, Grand Strategy 17.7% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 10.2%, Wargame 10.1%
- #54 Red Pearl Pirates
69% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Eoin Tolster
Windows · Linux
Command vast fleets in epic space battles, master a turn-based galactic campaign, and unite a pirate rebellion to find the legendary Red Pearl and stand against the tyrannical Z-Army. They can't take the stars from us!
Why similar: 4X 26.3% ★, Grand Strategy 23.5% ★, Wargame 10.7%, Military 9%, Space 8.5%
- #55 Commander: Modern War
68% matchPositive84% of 38 reviews2023
Dev: GoldenGod Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Experience the thrill of a modern conflict between two factions, as you outsmart your opponents in an epic game of strategy and cunning. Take command of your ground, air, and naval units and lead them to victory in the most immersive turn-based battle simulation. The battlefield awaits.
Why similar: 4X 36% ★, Hex Grid 16.4% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 14.8%, Isometric 10.5%, Strategy 10.1%
- #56 Revival: Recolonization
66% matchMixed69% of 424 reviews2024
Dev: HeroCraft PC
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 12.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Set in a post-apoc version of Earth, Revival is a 4x strategy game where the world and its rules can change at key moments, creating a deep and highly replayable experience.
Why similar: 4X 25.4% ★, Hex Grid 22.5% ★, Grand Strategy 17% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 10.7%, Futuristic 6.1%
- #57 Terrol
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Max Krupp
Windows
Terrol is a grand strategy game focused on capturing and holding strategic resources. The objective is simple: control all resources and destroy rival empires.
Why similar: 4X 28.8% ★, Grand Strategy 20.8% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 14.8%, Strategy 8.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 8.2%
- #58 Distant Worlds 2
67% matchMostly Positive71% of 3,478 reviews2022
Dev: CodeForcePub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows
Median: 9.3 hrsMean: 42.6 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Distant Worlds 2 is a vast, pausable real-time 4X space strategy game.
Why similar: 4X 40.8% ★, Grand Strategy 24.2% ★, Space 12.4%, Strategy 9.7%, Sci-fi 9.1%
- #59 Ozymandias: Bronze Age Empire Sim
66% 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 24.8% ★, Hex Grid 21.3% ★, Grand Strategy 17.9% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 10.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 8%
- #60 ENDLESS™ Space - Definitive Edition
67% matchVery Positive81% of 9,559 reviews2012
Dev: AMPLITUDE Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 13.3 hrs≥1hr: 87%
ENDLESS™ Space is a turn-based 4X strategy game, covering the space colonization age in the ENDLESS™ Universe, where you can control every aspect of your civilization as you strive for galactic domination.
Why similar: 4X 41.7% ★, Space 15.2%, Strategy 13.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.7%, Sci-fi 8.2%