- #1 Final Vanguard
97% 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 20.2% ★, Grand Strategy 14.9% ★, Real-Time with Pause 10.9% ★, Diplomacy 10.7% ★, Wargame 9.1%
- #2 Solar Wave
96% matchNo user 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 23.2% ★, Grand Strategy 18.4% ★, Wargame 10.9%, RTS 9.7%, Space 7.4%
- #3 The King's Campaign
96% match7 user reviews71% of 7 reviews2023
Dev: Bad Logic Studios
Windows
Conquer Medieval Europe and North Africa in a combination of Grand Strategy and Real-Time Strategy gameplay where you rule one of 28 kingdoms as you build and manage your cities, engage in diplomacy and command massive armies on the world map and on the battlefield
Why similar: 4X 19.5% ★, Grand Strategy 16.6% ★, Real-Time with Pause 14.3% ★, Diplomacy 10.1% ★, Wargame 10.1%
- #4 Advisors at the End of the Universe
95% 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 19.4% ★, 4X 16.8% ★, Grand Strategy 15.8% ★, Diplomacy 10.7% ★, Base Building 8.1%
- #5 Commanders Fury
94% 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 24.5% ★, Grand Strategy 13.2% ★, RTS 11.7%, Diplomacy 9.2% ★, Real-Time with Pause 8.8% ★
- #6 Stellaris
94% matchVery Positive86% of 194,059 reviews2016
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 19.4 hrsMean: 143.5 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 24.7% ★, Grand Strategy 20.5% ★, Real-Time with Pause 12.6% ★, Space 9.7%, Diplomacy 8.9% ★
- #7 Falling Frontier
93% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Stutter Fox StudiosPub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Conquer a vast procedurally generated star system in Falling Frontier, a sci-fi RTS where intel and logistics are decisive factors. Design ships and raid enemy supply lines, lay minefields and construct recon stations, and ambush enemy forces within asteroid fields and nebulae.
Why similar: 4X 20.7% ★, Real-Time with Pause 19.1% ★, Grand Strategy 16.4% ★, Diplomacy 12.9% ★, Space 6.7%
- #8 Lord of Rigel
91% matchMixed68% of 107 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: 4X 19.2% ★, Real-Time with Pause 18% ★, Grand Strategy 14.9% ★, Diplomacy 12.9% ★, War 6.6%
- #9 Small Kingdoms Prologue
90% matchMostly Positive75% of 32 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 24.1% ★, Grand Strategy 19.3% ★, Wargame 12%, RTS 11.3%, Real-Time with Pause 7.6% ★
- #10 Knights of the Crusades
89% matchMostly Positive73% of 169 reviews2025
Dev: Reverie World StudiosPub: indie.io
Windows
Travel to the Holy Land with the First Crusades. Rise from a humble knight to the founding father of a world-spanning holy order. Lead through war, faith, diplomacy, and cunning schemes. Experience a unique blend of RTS, city-building, and sandbox gameplay, and shape history!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 18.8% ★, 4X 15% ★, City Builder 13%, RTS 11.1%, Wargame 11.1%
- #11 Fragile Existence
89% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Fragile ContinuumPub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Save humanity from the brink of extinction in this sci-fi strategy game of survival. Travel among the stars to seek out resources, establish and develop colonies to sustain civilization, and grow your military might to push back against an overwhelming threat.
Why similar: 4X 19.6% ★, Real-Time with Pause 19.5% ★, Grand Strategy 15.2% ★, Diplomacy 14.5% ★, Management 6.2%
- #12 Distant Worlds 2
88% matchMostly Positive71% of 3,504 reviews2022
Dev: CodeForcePub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows
Median: 8.6 hrsMean: 42.1 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Distant Worlds 2 is a vast, pausable real-time 4X space strategy game.
Why similar: 4X 33.9% ★, Grand Strategy 22.7% ★, Space 8.3%, Real-Time with Pause 8.2% ★, Strategy 7.4%
- #13 Astronomics Rise of a New Empire
87% 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 22.3% ★, Grand Strategy 17.6% ★, Diplomacy 14.8% ★, RTS 9.6%, Space 7.1%
- #14 Small Kingdoms
86% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Bad Logic Studios
Windows
Small Kingdoms is a streamlined grand strategy and RTS game with procedurally generated campaigns. Build up your cities and armies on the world map and command your troops on the battlefield. Rule a medieval fantasy kingdom and conquer your rivals.
Why similar: 4X 23.4% ★, Grand Strategy 18.9% ★, Wargame 12.1%, RTS 10.9%, City Builder 8.8%
- #15 Dune: Spice Wars
86% matchMostly Positive79% of 13,346 reviews2023
Dev: Shiro GamesPub: Funcom
Windows
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 16.5 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 20% ★, Grand Strategy 14.9% ★, Diplomacy 14.5% ★, Management 9.6%, RTS 9.2%
- #16 NationWar:Annals
85% matchMixed68% of 169 reviews2021
Dev: Yiming
Windows
This is a deep focus on the Spring and Autumn period of the Warring States period of the grand strategy and real-time combat fusion sandbox game.
Why similar: 4X 21.3% ★, Diplomacy 17% ★, Grand Strategy 15.4% ★, Wargame 11%, RTS 10.1%
- #17 Pan's Permia
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Byte-Era
Windows
Pan's Permia is a planetary city builder survival game, with intricate building mechanics, villager survival, in depth army combat, and tower defense mechanics!
Why similar: 4X 23.5% ★, City Builder 17.4%, RTS 12.7%, War 11.5%, Base Building 8.1%
- #18 Earth of Oryn
82% matchMostly Positive72% of 38 reviews2026
Dev: Earth of Oryn
Windows · Mac
A medieval kingdom-builder focused on meaningful decision-making and long-term strategy. Rule your lands, manage resources, plan your expansion, and guide your settlement from humble beginnings to a thriving realm as the seasons turn.
Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 20.6% ★, 4X 18.1% ★, City Builder 11.9%, Wargame 11%, Base Building 8.6%
- #19 Kingdom Wars 4
84% matchMixed66% of 239 reviews2021
Dev: Reverie World StudiosPub: indie.io
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 38%
It's 1347, the time of the Hundred Years' War. In this historical grand strategy and RTS hybrid you play as one of 200 minor lords across medieval Europe, Africa or Middle East. Rise up to take over your Kingdom and be crowned, then fight to preserve your empire as Black Death descends on Europe.
Why similar: 4X 17.7% ★, Grand Strategy 16% ★, Diplomacy 12.3% ★, City Builder 11.5%, Wargame 10.7%
- #20 Agecraft
83% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: SnakyDevelop
Windows · Mac
Agecraft is a historical strategy and city-building sim. Build your settlement, develop the economy, take care of your people, and guide your civilization through the ages, from the Stone Age to the future.
Why similar: 4X 22.2% ★, Grand Strategy 17.6% ★, City Builder 13.7%, Diplomacy 10.2% ★, Wargame 7.6%
- #21 RAEV: Kingdom on the Distant Shores
81% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: RAVINE Games
Windows
From a humble campfire to a multi-city kingdom, lead with grace in RAEV: Kingdom on the Distant Shores: a unique kingdom builder where every decision shapes the fate of your fox citizens and the legacy of your continent-spanning kingdom. With a freeform building system, no grids, no limits.
Why similar: Diplomacy 18.2% ★, Grand Strategy 16.9% ★, City Builder 14.9%, 4X 14.7% ★, Base Building 7%
- #22 Medieval Kingdom Wars
82% matchMostly Positive76% of 2,606 reviews2019
Dev: Reverie World StudiosPub: indie.io
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Rewrite medieval history through bloody siege combat in a fusion of RTS and Grand Strategy genres. Rule, build, and serve your King as a minor lord in medieval Europe. Experience siege, field and naval combat with an unseen degree of brutality. Rogue-like progression, epic towns and battles await…
Why similar: 4X 17.2% ★, Grand Strategy 16.7% ★, Diplomacy 15.1% ★, City Builder 11.4%, Wargame 10.3%
- #23 Existence: The Outer Reach
79% 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: Diplomacy 20.9% ★, 4X 19.9% ★, Grand Strategy 14.4% ★, Management 9.4%, RTS 8.6%
- #24 Distant Worlds: Universe
81% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,848 reviews2014
Dev: Code ForcePub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 24.4 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 39.8% ★, Grand Strategy 16.3% ★, Real-Time with Pause 10.9% ★, Space 10.9%, Strategy 6.6%
- #25 Sins of a Solar Empire®: Rebellion
80% matchVery Positive93% of 16,284 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 20.6% ★, Diplomacy 17.1% ★, Grand Strategy 15.7% ★, RTS 9.4%, Base Building 8.3%
- #26 Empires Edge
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Kaser Studio
Windows
Empires Edge is a 4X-lite strategy game about building a civilization on floating islands, inspired by the classic Tyrants: Fight Through Time (Mega Lo Mania). Lead your people, achieve technological breakthroughs, and conquer new territories as you forge an empire at the edge of the Universe.
Why similar: 4X 33.1% ★, City Builder 16.3%, RTS 14.1%, Base Building 8.9%, Strategy 8.3%
- #27 Reshaping Mars
78% matchVery Positive84% of 832 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 21% ★, Grand Strategy 15.8% ★, RTS 12%, Base Building 10.9%, Building 6.6%
- #28 Mandate Order
78% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Digital Sky
Windows
Mandate Order is a strategy game set in the Warring States period. Starting from barren lands, build strongholds integrating production, defense and military functions. Manage resources and the people's will, expand your territory, counter threats, and ultimately rise to prominence amidst the chaos.
Why similar: City Builder 16.5%, Wargame 13.6%, Grand Strategy 11.7% ★, RTS 10.4%, Base Building 9.5%
- #29 Starithm
77% 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 29.1% ★, Grand Strategy 21.4% ★, Wargame 14%, RTS 12%, War 6.2%
- #30 Conqueror's Stage
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: LeftLane InteractivePub: Lunexa Solutions
Windows
Carve an empire across a procedurally generated world in this real-time grand strategy game. Lead one of eight factions from primitive tribes to Imperial armies. Found cities, research technology, forge alliances, and conquer every rival to claim the map.
Why similar: 4X 27.1% ★, Grand Strategy 23.1% ★, Diplomacy 14.3% ★, Wargame 13.4%, Procedural Generation 6.7%
- #31 Nexus Legacy
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Nexus Legacy Team
Windows
Rebuild civilization from a single planet in Nexus Legacy, a persistent sci-fi 4X MMO. Colonize worlds, manage resources, research technologies, command fleets, forge alliances, and fight for control of a living galaxy.
Why similar: 4X 22% ★, Grand Strategy 16.5% ★, Diplomacy 15.3% ★, Wargame 11.7%, War 7.8%
- #32 Goblins of Elderstone
76% matchMostly Positive74% of 399 reviews2023
Dev: Outerdawn
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 53%
This Goblin Tribe Simulator brings a challenging blend of chaos and creativity to the city-building genre. Build dwellings, manage your resources, defend your goblins, and grow your tribe, and please the Gods! Do you have what it takes to control the chaos and rule the unruly?
Why similar: 4X 19.4% ★, Grand Strategy 15.3% ★, Diplomacy 15% ★, City Builder 12.6%, Base Building 9%
- #33 Base of War
75% matchMixed41% of 17 reviews2023
Dev: Atom Games
Windows
Base of War is a next generation 4x RTS game.
Why similar: 4X 26% ★, Grand Strategy 19.5% ★, City Builder 14.2%, Wargame 13%, War 6.8%
- #34 Solar Nations 2
73% matchVery Positive88% of 263 reviews2025
Dev: Flomgus Games
Windows
In this Grand Strategy game, you take control of the Solar System's Great Powers in 2092 and weather the storm of change as you navigate the uncertain waters of the future. Control the greatest military forces in the world and wage wars on an epic scale: outer space is yours to conquer!
Why similar: 4X 22.1% ★, Grand Strategy 19.9% ★, Real-Time with Pause 16.5% ★, Wargame 11.2%, Space 7.3%
- #35 Golden Age
74% matchMixed50% of 10 reviews2022
Dev: Beast Of World
Windows
Guard the holy city, and at the right time, go deep into the hinterland of the dark legion, and retrieve the holy objects lost in the last temple catastrophe, the book of contract, the holy grail, the holy sword, the holy stone, the magic bottle, the Thor's hammer, etc.
Why similar: 4X 21.8% ★, Grand Strategy 15.5% ★, City Builder 12.5%, Wargame 11.7%, RTS 9.4%
- #36 Gate Builders
73% 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 27.2% ★, Grand Strategy 20.4% ★, Diplomacy 12.3% ★, Management 9.2%, Space 7.4%
- #37 Rebel Inc: Escalation
73% matchVery Positive82% of 7,279 reviews2021
Dev: Ndemic CreationsPub: Hooded Horse
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 13.2 hrs≥1hr: 86%
A unique and deeply engaging political/military strategic simulation from the creator of Plague Inc. Balance competing civilian and military priorities and deal with a deadly insurgency in order to stabilise a war-torn country.
Why similar: 4X 21% ★, Real-Time with Pause 17.7% ★, Grand Strategy 16.2% ★, Diplomacy 15.6% ★, War 8.2%
- #38 Rivers of Chaos
74% 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 27.4% ★, Grand Strategy 23.6% ★, Wargame 13.5%, Space 9.9%, Management 8.3%
- #39 Stellar Reach
71% 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 31.9% ★, Grand Strategy 16.7% ★, RTS 8.9%, Space 8.4%, Management 6.3%
- #40 Buggos
72% matchVery Positive88% of 1,361 reviews2022
Dev: Intrepid Marmot
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 11.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Lead your hive to victory in 'Buggos', an RTS Auto Battler! Customize your swarm with 120+ evolutions and conquer humanity. Strategy meets bug chaos!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 18.8% ★, City Builder 16.7%, Wargame 12.6%, Base Building 11.9%, RTS 10.9%
- #41 Near Sol
72% 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 30.9% ★, Grand Strategy 22.8% ★, RTS 13.1%, Management 8.4%, Space 7.7%
- #42 Sovereign Stars
70% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: KYDEN
Windows
Build your galactic empire, conquer planets and emerge as the last player standing in this real-time strategy game.
Why similar: 4X 29.3% ★, Grand Strategy 21.8% ★, Wargame 14.7%, Management 6.1%, War 5.5%
- #43 Galactic Ruler
71% 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: 4X 22.1% ★, Real-Time with Pause 21.1% ★, Grand Strategy 16.2% ★, Procedural Generation 8.3%, RTS 8.2%
- #44 StarFringe: Adversus
70% matchMixed64% of 233 reviews2023
Dev: CasualogicPub: Conglomerate 5
Windows
This is the story about the beginning of the conquest of outer space by earthlings. It began as a global idea of saving mankind from hunger and lack of resources, and ended as a brutal and merciless war in space far from Earth.
Why similar: 4X 22.6% ★, RTS 14.4%, Grand Strategy 14.3% ★, Base Building 12.5%, Wargame 10.7%
- #45 CIVIREVIVAL
69% 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 22.1% ★, Wargame 20.6%, Grand Strategy 15.6% ★, RTS 11.8%, Space 9.8%
- #46 Final Beacon
70% 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 28.5% ★, Grand Strategy 20.8% ★, City Builder 14.1%, 4X 10.1% ★, Base Building 8.4%
- #47 Descending Empires
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Parcyval
Windows
A multiplayer space RTS blending in depth mechanics with fast paced skirmish matches. control and manage an empire together with your team in large-scale physic-based online battles, and expand your army mit modded factions
Why similar: 4X 22.4% ★, Grand Strategy 18.1% ★, Diplomacy 13.7% ★, Wargame 11.3%, RTS 11%
- #48 Samurai Conqueror
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Miura Production
Windows
Conquer Japanese History! A “Historical Timeline Strategy” fought on the grand timeline of Japan
Why similar: 4X 25.3% ★, Real-Time with Pause 21.8% ★, Grand Strategy 21.1% ★, Wargame 11.5%, War 9.6%
- #49 Terra Invicta
66% matchVery Positive81% of 9,264 reviews2026
Dev: Pavonis InteractivePub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Median: 9.5 hrsMean: 51.9 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 21.6% ★, Real-Time with Pause 18.2% ★, Grand Strategy 16.8% ★, Diplomacy 15.9% ★, War 8.4%
- #50 Ascendance
68% matchNo user reviews2027
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 26.7% ★, Grand Strategy 19.9% ★, RTS 11.7%, Diplomacy 11.6% ★, Space 7.3%
- #51 To Victory
68% match1 user reviews50% of 1 reviews2023
Dev: Old_Gamer
Windows
This is a single player strategy management game.Base on a randomly generated map.It includes construction, trading, strategy, and management elements . Players need to make decisions to achieve the final victory.
Why similar: 4X 25.1% ★, Grand Strategy 18.1% ★, Wargame 12.6%, RTS 11.2%, Diplomacy 11.1% ★
- #52 Gemini Wars
71% matchMostly Negative32% of 165 reviews2012
Dev: Camel 101
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Take control of a fleet commander returned from exile, rise through the ranks of the United Space Federation forces and join an epic war across the stars.
Why similar: 4X 23.5% ★, Grand Strategy 17.3% ★, Wargame 12.5%, RTS 9.2%, War 8.6%
- #53 NationWar:Chronicles | 国战:列国志传
69% matchMixed70% of 444 reviews2019
Dev: Yiming
Windows
This is a sandbox game that is deeply rooted in the rich historical information of the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period. The story of the game unfolds slowly in the eighth century BC on the vast and mysterious land of China.
Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 20.5% ★, 4X 19.2% ★, Grand Strategy 18.4% ★, RTS 10.8%, Wargame 9.9%
- #54 Magine: War of Restoration
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: GreatZaochen
Windows
A real-time strategy game anyone can pick up, featuring “click-to-deploy” and “zero micromanagement”. On a continent of magic and engine, gather your remnants, rebuild under siege and restore a shattered empire. Say goodbye to complex RTS controls and enjoy the pure joy of strategy and epic battles!
Why similar: 4X 24.1% ★, Grand Strategy 15.7% ★, Wargame 14.9%, City Builder 14.7%, RTS 13.1%
- #55 Lands of Rumour
66% matchMostly Positive77% of 13 reviews2025
Dev: Vaeril Games
Windows
Lands of Rumour is a turn-based 4X game about hiding and gossip. Embrace the atmosphere of Robin Hood, develop villages, gather resources, recruit your men and defend your homeland in tactical combat, where every unit has unique abilities.
Why similar: 4X 27.3% ★, Grand Strategy 19.4% ★, City Builder 15.2%, War 9.1%, Management 8%
- #56 Infinite Borders: Three Kingdoms
67% 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 29.7% ★, Grand Strategy 21.7% ★, War 9%, City Builder 8.2%, Base Building 7.9%
- #57 Stellar Sovereigns
67% 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 26.6% ★, Grand Strategy 19.4% ★, RTS 9.5%, Diplomacy 9.2% ★, Procedural Generation 7.9%