- #1 Lordship
97% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Carpe diem
Windows
Lordship is a turn-based 4x strategy where your objective is to be the first to obtain the set victory points (Fame). Explore, find treasure, build and expand cities, battle creeps and opponents, and interact with various objects on the map that automatically resolve.
Why similar: 4X 34.4% ★, Auto Battler 25.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.5%, Base Building 9.6%, Strategy 6.2%
- #2 Lands of Achra
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: UlfsirePub: Slouching Beast LLC
Windows
Lands of Achra is a dark fantasy strategy game of a lost age. Build a customized force as a hero, monster or nation, fight your enemies in brutal autobattles and strive to vanquish the procedurally generated world. Seek glory, against all who struggle upon the distorted earth...
Why similar: 4X 35.1% ★, Auto Battler 26.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.9%, Strategy 8.8%, Dark Fantasy 7.1%
- #3 Heroes and Overlord
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: COCOLAUGH STUDIO
Windows
This is a fantasy game that blends tower defense, auto-chess, and real-time strategy. Choose from four major factions—Humans, Vampires, Demons, or Orcs—and begin your conquest.
Why similar: 4X 21.6% ★, Dwarves 17.4% ★, Base Building 14.6%, Auto Battler 13%, Local Co-Op 11.7%
- #4 Within a Dead City
95% matchMostly Positive72% of 46 reviews2023
Dev: Moonroof Studios
Windows
Within a Dead City is a tiny RTS / autobattler inspired by Majesty. Hire autonomous heroes to search for gold and glory. Build shops where they can spend their hard-earned loot. Place bounties on monsters to influence their behavior. With skill and strategy, you will find riches in the fallen city.
Why similar: 4X 35.7% ★, Auto Battler 23.9%, RTS 18%, Base Building 16%, Strategy 5.3%
- #5 Planar Conquest
94% matchMixed62% of 576 reviews2016
Dev: Wastelands InteractivePub: Conglomerate 5
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.7 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Become an all-powerful Sorcerer Lord and lead one of 8 different races to the ultimate victory. Explore multiple planes of existence, raid dungeons, and conquer cities. Expand your armies, cast mighty spells, and summon godly creatures to do your bidding. Fight the enemies in D20 OGL battles.
Why similar: 4X 38.3% ★, Dwarves 23.5% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 18.4%, Strategy 10.8%, RPG 9.1%
- #6 Age of Wonders III
94% matchVery Positive80% of 12,777 reviews2014
Dev: Triumph StudiosPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 18.4 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Age of Wonders III is the long anticipated sequel to the award-winning strategy series. Delivering a unique mix of Empire Building, Role Playing and Warfare, Age of Wonders III offers the ultimate in turn-based fantasy strategy for veterans of the series and new players alike!
Why similar: 4X 36% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 27.2%, Strategy 15.4%, Dwarves 14% ★, RPG 5.6%
- #7 Kingdom of Krawall
93% matchNo user reviews
Dev: TinyDragonMagic
Windows · Linux
A fast-paced strategy game about building a kingdom, outplaying your rivals, and conquering your enemies. Play solo or in multiplayer and enjoy the depth of a classic 4X in a single sitting.
Why similar: 4X 47.4% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 21.2%, Strategy 11.9%, Local Multiplayer 9.7%, PvP 9.1%
- #8 Conquest of Elysium 4
92% matchVery Positive89% of 565 reviews2015
Dev: Illwinter Game Design
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 35.0 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Conquest of Elysium 4 is a quick turn based fantasy strategy game with a touch of rogue-like. The game is full of depth, details and monsters. There are also a huge number of factions, each with its own unique gameplay and magic rituals.
Why similar: 4X 31.2% ★, Dwarves 22.5% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 17.8%, Strategy 11.5%, Local Multiplayer 10.2%
- #9 Lorhaven: Cursed War
91% 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 39.4% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 16.3%, Dark Fantasy 10%, PvP 8.9%, Strategy 7%
- #10 Gargadusa's Tower
90% matchVery Positive88% of 173 reviews2026
Dev: The Math Team
Windows · Mac · Linux
D&D meets Franchise Manager, Gargadusa’s Tower is a supremely deep guild management simulation that spans generations. Build your adventurer guild from nothing. Recruit heroes, complete quests, and descend the mysterious tower to confront the power that lies within.
Why similar: Auto Battler 29.6%, Dwarves 18.1% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 14.2%, Dragons 12% ★, Strategy 9.2%
- #11 Windmill Kings
91% matchMixed69% of 26 reviews2020
Dev: Bigosaur
Windows
The evil black wizard has installed a clone on your throne and exiled you from the kingdom. Come, Exile. The time has come to take your kingdom back! Once you learn the tactics, challenge your friends in one-on-one battles.
Why similar: Auto Battler 34.2%, Local Multiplayer 18.2%, PvP 17.8%, RTS 10.9%, Base Building 9.2%
- #12 Total War: WARHAMMER
89% matchMostly Positive78% of 52,224 reviews2016
Dev: CREATIVE ASSEMBLYPub: SEGA
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 10.1 hrsMean: 62.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%
The Old World is yours to command. Lead Legendary Lords in a combination of turn-based campaign and magically charged, strategic real-time battles, and decide the fate of your chosen race in a fight against Chaos.
Why similar: 4X 26.3% ★, Dwarves 25.7% ★, RTS 13.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.3%, Dark Fantasy 9.3%
- #13 Grid Tales
89% matchNo user reviews2021
Dev: LeHuan
Windows · Mac
A real-time strategy game with different game modes, such as vs PC ,PVP LAN and steam lobby, etc, different elements, such as war simulation, adventure RPG, etc.
Why similar: 4X 30.2% ★, Auto Battler 22.9%, RTS 16.2%, Base Building 11.6%, PvP 9.5%
- #14 Legendary Creatures 2
87% matchMostly Positive72% of 965 reviews2023
Dev: HideCharaPub: Thermite Games
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 9.4 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Sequel to the acclaimed Legendary Creatures, created by HideChara, and a fun treat combining both roguelike and auto-battler gameplay. Recruit and evolve a large array of troops, creatures, and an arsenal of weapons, to defeat the demon lord spreading corruption across the land.
Why similar: 4X 35.5% ★, Auto Battler 28.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.4%, Dungeon Crawler 11%, Strategy 4.9%
- #15 Age of Wonders II: The Wizard's Throne
88% matchVery Positive83% of 401 reviews2010
Dev: Triumph StudiosPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 18.9 hrs≥1hr: 45%
Age of Wonders II is the wildly anticipated sequel to the award-winning strategy phenomenon. Delivering an invigorating mix of Empire Building, Role-playing, and Warfare, Age of Wonders II brings s turn-based strategy to new heights.
Why similar: Dwarves 26.5% ★, 4X 26.3% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 20.1%, Strategy 15.5%, RPG 10.8%
- #16 Unbreachable
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Buckfish
Windows
UNBREACHABLE is a turn-based PvP strategy game with auto-battler mechanics. Build your own fortress, use synergies and watch it battle against other players to become the ruler of all the lands!
Why similar: Auto Battler 45.1%, Dark Fantasy 19.7%, RTS 13.2%, PvP 12.1%, Strategy 7.9%
- #17 SpellForce 3 Soul Harvest
86% matchVery Positive85% of 2,310 reviews2019
Dev: Grimlore GamesPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Three years after the Purity Wars, Nortander is on the cusp of a new era.
Why similar: Dwarves 38.5% ★, RTS 27.5%, Base Building 11.8%, RPG 11.3%, Strategy 9.3%
- #18 Kingdom Ascension
84% matchVery Positive84% of 221 reviews2025
Dev: RainRingStudio
Windows
Step into the role of a lord, starting from scratch to build your kingdom. Gather resources, construct buildings, recruit troops, explore, and embark on adventures to continuously expand your territory and defend your homeland.
Why similar: 4X 29.9% ★, Auto Battler 28.6%, Base Building 17%, RTS 16.8%, Strategy 5.9%
- #19 Frostfire Planet
85% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2020
Dev: DJ Close
Windows
Frostfire Planet is a strategy game where each player builds an army of creatures that are sent out in waves against the enemy, around a small 2D world. Use your spells to change the terrain and help your creatures control key objectives. Be the last one standing in this 3 player free-for-all.
Why similar: Auto Battler 44.7%, RTS 24.8%, PvP 18.6%, Strategy 10.7%, Singleplayer 1.2%
- #20 Dominions - Priests, Prophets & Pretenders
84% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: Illwinter Game Design
Windows · Linux
In Dominions you take control of a powerful being that rules a nation and aspires to godhood. It all takes place in a fantasy world with monsters, magic items and world altering spells. Dominions is a 4x turn based strategy game with a large variety of spells and units.
Why similar: 4X 58.6% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 25.8%, Strategy 15.7%
- #21 Hyper Empire
82% matchMostly Positive80% of 44 reviews2025
Dev: Fair Weather Studios
Windows
Play a 4x game in 40 minutes... or less! We streamlined 4x strategy down to a game that captures the fun in a manageable play time. Lead your faction against escalating enemies and expand the reach of your empire. Multiple paths to victory allows for a variety of strategies. Build your empire.
Why similar: 4X 41.3% ★, Auto Battler 31%, Turn-Based Strategy 19.4%, Strategy 6.2%, Singleplayer 2.2%
- #22 The Mystic
83% 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 46% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 23%, Strategy 12.6%, PvP 10.9%, Local Multiplayer 6.6%
- #23 Hold The Mine
81% matchVery Positive85% of 311 reviews2026
Dev: Hookaria GamesPub: Goblinz Publishing
Windows
Explore and defend your mine against waves of monsters in this innovative roguelike survival game! Collect and manage your resources, discover buildings with unique effects and unleash mighty heroes to hold monsters out of the mine until the sun rises.
Why similar: Dwarves 38.9% ★, Auto Battler 23.3%, Base Building 16.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.4%, Strategy 5.8%
- #24 Diehexegy
82% matchNo user reviews2028
Dev: Aebersoft
Windows · Linux
Diehexegy is a hex grid turn-based 4x game with a unique twist: your armies are composed of dice. It has multiple victory conditions and straightforward gameplay.
Why similar: 4X 51.5% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 22.9%, Strategy 13.2%, PvP 11.1%, Singleplayer 1.3%
- #25 ALL IN THE GAME: Crime Strategy
81% matchPositive88% of 34 reviews2024
Dev: Strangelet Games
Windows
ALL IN THE GAME is a turn-based crime strategy game. Start off with a small street gang, earn money through robberies and black market, expand your territory and become a kingpin running a fearsome criminal empire. Use violence, money and clout to take over the city before the other players do.
Why similar: 4X 40.9% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 21%, Local Multiplayer 15.6%, PvP 15.5%, Strategy 6%
- #26 Dwarves: Glory, Death and Loot
79% matchVery Positive83% of 2,558 reviews2026
Dev: Hamma StudiosPub: Sidekick Publishing
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 12.2 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Build and command your own party of Dwarves in this mix of RPGs, roguelike and auto battlers. Prepare formations, assign equipment, and decide the fate of up to 10 Beardlings, as you lead the raid through reckless runs filled with Glory, Death, and Loot!
Why similar: Dwarves 52.2% ★, Auto Battler 40.7%, RPG 3.1%, Strategy 3%, Singleplayer 0.8%
- #27 Search for Sol
79% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Cryptomnesic
Windows · Mac
The children of long-extinct humanity desperately search for the legendary artifact system of Sol. Search for Sol is a sci-fi 4X in the tradition of Reach for the Stars, Master of Orion, and Star Traders. Control Sol for 50 years to ascend to flesh once again.
Why similar: 4X 43.6% ★, Auto Battler 31.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 17.1%, Strategy 7.6%
- #28 Age of Wonders
80% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,029 reviews2010
Dev: Triumph StudiosPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 16.0 hrs≥1hr: 43%
Welcome to Age of Wonders, the authentic turn based fantasy strategy classic that started the hit series. Age of Wonders’ intimate atmosphere with painterly graphics still shines today. The game’s fully patched up, start building your fantasy empire today!
Why similar: 4X 29.5% ★, Dwarves 25.3% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 21.9%, Strategy 13.1%, RPG 9%
- #29 Worshippers
78% matchMostly Positive79% of 105 reviews2018
Dev: Brainwashing Games
Windows
It's hard to be a god! Worshipper is a fast-paced strategy combined with collectible card game. Explore and conquer the land, face dreadful creatures, lead your people to glory! With every victory you will unlock new units, spells and buildings, use them to develop your own unique strategies!
Why similar: 4X 48.5% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 26.8%, Strategy 12.9%, RPG 11.8%
- #30 NECROMENTAL
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: MegaclapPub: Digitality Games
Windows
NECROMENTAL is an incremental RPG about unholy, untamed, uncontrollable... necromancy! 💀 𝔣𝔞𝔦𝔩 𝔱𝔬 𝔠𝔬𝔫𝔱𝔯𝔬𝔩 𝔱𝔥𝔢 𝔇𝔢𝔞𝔡, 𝔞𝔫𝔡 𝔱𝔥𝔬𝔲 𝔰𝔥𝔞𝔩𝔩 𝔧𝔬𝔦𝔫 𝔱𝔥𝔢𝔪.
Why similar: Auto Battler 24.5%, Vampires 23.8% ★, Dragons 19.2% ★, Dark Fantasy 11.3%, Dungeon Crawler 9.9%
- #31 Beard of Stone
77% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2021
Dev: Dwarfaparte Games
Windows
4x turn based strategy mixed with real time (turn stealing) bidding mechanics. Complete single player or competitive online matches with up to 4 players in a single sitting, while telling the history of a fantasy world from the creation of its continents to the twilight of its gods.
Why similar: 4X 47.7% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 22%, Dwarves 21.5% ★, Strategy 8%, Singleplayer 0.8%
- #32 Conquest of Elysium 3
78% matchVery Positive81% of 330 reviews2012
Dev: Illwinter Game Design
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 18 minMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 38%
Conquest of Elysium 3 (CoE3) is a streamlined turn based fantasy strategy game with a touch of rogue-like and the complex undertones of Illwinter's Dominions series. While CoE3 appears to be a simple game with limited options at first glance, delving further into the game reveals a game of complex decision making and risky endeavors.
Why similar: 4X 40% ★, Dwarves 24.6% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 18.3%, Strategy 15.9%, Singleplayer 1.2%
- #33 荒野国度 LEGENDS OF THE WILD
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 圆桌工作室Pub: 瓦弄游戏
Windows
Recruit animal heroes, understand their attributes and create your own team Conquer land with your allies, make rational use of all resources on the continent, and defeat enemies from other faction Step by step, move towards the center of the continent, and finally seize the heart of the world.
Why similar: 4X 53.3% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 21.7%, Strategy 13.8%, PvP 11.2%
- #34 Total War: WARHAMMER III
75% matchMostly Positive70% of 143,427 reviews2022
Dev: CREATIVE ASSEMBLYPub: SEGA
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 30.8 hrsMean: 151.6 hrs≥1hr: 94%
The cataclysmic conclusion to the Total War: WARHAMMER trilogy is here. Rally your forces and step into the Realm of Chaos, a dimension of mind-bending horror where the very fate of the world will be decided. Will you conquer your Daemons… or command them?
Why similar: Dwarves 25.9% ★, RTS 22.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 22%, Dark Fantasy 12%, Strategy 8.7%
- #35 The Factory Must Fall
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Squared Games
Windows
Build a factory, then let it battle other players! Draft buildings from a randomized shop, optimize resource allocation and army composition, then watch your factory crush your friends and foes in this PvP factory-builder.
Why similar: Auto Battler 37.2%, Base Building 25.8%, RTS 15%, PvP 8.7%, Strategy 7%
- #36 Fantasy Fighters
75% matchMostly Positive76% of 34 reviews2023
Dev: CozyCoupleCoding
Windows
Prepare for epic battles in "Fantasy Fighters"! Choose your faction, plan your moves, and unleash devastating attacks on your opponents in local multiplayer. Explore a rich world filled with engaging characters.
Why similar: 4X 40.9% ★, Local Multiplayer 20.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 19.1%, PvP 11.7%, Strategy 6.7%
- #37 Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri™ Planetary Pack
73% matchVery Positive91% of 581 reviews2024
Dev: Firaxis GamesPub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 12.1 hrs≥1hr: 43%
Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri™ Planetary Pack includes the original Alpha Centauri and the expansion, Alien Crossfire.
Why similar: 4X 68.7% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 16.8%, Strategy 11.5%, Singleplayer 3.1%
- #38 云之城
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ALGHUB
Windows
It's a Chinese ancient city building strategy game that features ancient-style city building, a rich social simulation system, and always dissatisfied citizens. You come to a nice place, and you will become a lord who leads people to live in peace, reclaim wasteland, and build a stable city.
Why similar: 4X 47.5% ★, Base Building 30.8%, Strategy 11.4%, RPG 8.7%, Singleplayer 1.6%
- #39 Uncharted Space - project 3062
74% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2022
Dev: Kong Linghui
Windows
In this game, you are a leader, leading a force of army to fight other forces in the deep spaces. You will plunder their resources, build your homelands, explore and expand, managing your army both strategically and tactically. This will be a saga written with blood and fire.
Why similar: 4X 41.4% ★, RTS 25%, Turn-Based Strategy 21.3%, Strategy 11.6%, Singleplayer 0.7%
- #40 Colossal Citadels
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Uneven Dungeon
Windows · Linux
A fantasy strategy, featuring turn-based factory building over procedural resource types. Expand and optimize your network of towns, grow your heroes, and excel in deep tactical seamless auto-battler combat.
Why similar: 4X 33.7% ★, Auto Battler 23.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 16.9%, PvP 12.3%, Strategy 5.5%
- #41 Empires Edge
73% 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 48.1% ★, RTS 23.6%, Base Building 15%, Strategy 12%, Singleplayer 1.3%
- #42 Blacksmith: Ignite the Forge
71% matchMostly Positive75% of 99 reviews2025
Dev: Floodgate CrewPub: Awaken Realms
Windows
Blacksmith: Ignite the Forge is a mix of a simulator, strategy, and auto-battler. Become a master smith, craft various weapons, and enhance them with magical runes. Equip a team of adventurers with your hand-made tools, send them on missions, gather loot to upgrade your forge, and save the land!
Why similar: Dwarves 49.8% ★, Auto Battler 36.8%, Dark Fantasy 12.4%, Singleplayer 1%
- #43 WarBoard: Arena Empire
72% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Velron Games
Windows
WarBoard: Arena Empire is a turn-based tactical strategy game on a hex arena. Command Rome, the Turks, Vikings, Egypt, Japan or Persia. Play solo against AI, or battle up to 4 Steam friends in private matches. Every move counts.
Why similar: 4X 41.7% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 22.8%, Auto Battler 16.6%, Strategy 11.4%, PvP 5.7%
- #44 Total War: PHARAOH DYNASTIES
71% matchMostly Positive77% of 6,374 reviews2024
Dev: CREATIVE ASSEMBLYPub: SEGA
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 14.8 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 43.3% ★, RTS 19.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.6%, Strategy 10.8%, PvP 6.1%
- #45 Doomed Dwarves
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Lasse Zacho Malver
Windows
Doomed Dwarves is an auto battler where you choose 7 dwarves to fight against hordes of enemies. Create a unique group of dwarves, and choose from a variety of upgrades and items to help them survive as long as possible.
Why similar: Dwarves 39.6% ★, Auto Battler 32.5%, Dragons 20.1% ★, Strategy 5.9%, Singleplayer 1.8%
- #46 Dominions 6 - Rise of the Pantokrator
70% matchVery Positive91% of 1,639 reviews2024
Dev: Illwinter Game Design
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 8.2 hrsMean: 46.7 hrs≥1hr: 74%
In Dominions 6 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 old dragons or an enormous tree. Dominions is a deep 4x turn based strategy game with a very large variety of spells and units.
Why similar: 4X 46.7% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 21.7%, Auto Battler 14.7%, Strategy 8.8%, PvP 7.2%
- #47 Few Nights More
69% matchVery Positive83% of 402 reviews2025
Dev: Aeterna LudiPub: GrabTheGames
Windows
Few Nights More is a roguelike turn-based RPG based in a world where Vampire Lords seek to conquer lost territories and their place in the world. Design and defend your stronghold, slay your enemies with traps, fulfill your Lord’s true potential, slowly conquering what is rightfully yours.
Why similar: Vampires 53.1% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 16.9%, Base Building 14.8%, RPG 6.8%, Dark Fantasy 6.8%
- #48 Legend Creatures(传奇生物)
70% matchVery Positive90% of 3,948 reviews2020
Dev: HideChara
Windows
Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 14.2 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Legendary creature is an independent game with rich playing methods such as roguelike + self-propelled chess + strategy. You can collect all kinds of magic creatures with various talents and skills, and can also evolve to a higher level.
Why similar: Auto Battler 32.9%, 4X 27.4% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 16.4%, Dungeon Crawler 8.2%, Strategy 6.6%
- #49 Pandora: First Contact
71% matchMixed63% of 642 reviews2014
Dev: Proxy StudiosPub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows
Median: 3.4 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 61.5% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 24.2%, Strategy 12.7%, Singleplayer 1.6%
- #50 Wizard Warfare
70% matchVery Positive97% of 61 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 55.3% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 24.7%, Strategy 9.5%, Base Building 9.4%, Singleplayer 1.1%
- #51 Fruit Auto Fighters
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Greedable
Windows
Build a team of powerful fruits and battle asynchronously against other players!
Why similar: Auto Battler 46.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 23.6%, PvP 19.4%, Strategy 10.4%
- #52 Varren's Expanse
68% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Wonder Forge, Inc.
Windows
Varren's Expanse is a roguelite strategy game. Explore the wilderness using mice and badger legionnaires, rabbit scouts, and squirrel skirmishers. Every round builds your strength, every round brings new challenges.
Why similar: 4X 46.4% ★, RTS 26.1%, Strategy 12.6%, RPG 10.6%, PvP 4.3%
- #53 Warlords Battlecry III
69% matchVery Positive84% of 1,008 reviews2016
Dev: Infinite InteractivePub: Retroism
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 101.5 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Warlords Battlecry III is the next installment in the award-winning Warlords Battlecry series. Builds upon the famous features of previous Battlecry titles such as the outstanding AI, innovative gameplay and hero system that has made this brand renowned throughout the RTS genre.
Why similar: Dwarves 58.1% ★, RTS 23.7%, Strategy 12.1%, RPG 6.1%
- #54 Shattered Spheres
67% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Data Vikings
Windows
Shattered Spheres is a turn-based 2D space 4X strategy game inspired by the classics of the genre. Explore a living galaxy, build your empire, and crush your rivals through military conquest or diplomatic cunning — without the micromanagement bloat of modern 4X games.
Why similar: 4X 49.5% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 22%, PvP 8.2%, Local Multiplayer 7.7%, Strategy 6.5%
- #55 Songs of Silence
65% matchVery Positive81% of 2,653 reviews2024
Dev: Chimera Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Lead armies, rebuild fallen kingdoms, and rise to greatness! Embark on an epic journey of strategy in a visually stunning world. Fight intense battles and uncover a captivating story.
Why similar: 4X 35.5% ★, Auto Battler 27.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 17.1%, Female Protagonist 6.2%, Strategy 5.6%
- #56 TerraMartis4x
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: LeBroGames
Windows · Mac · Linux
For gamers who love Master of Orion and Homeworld but want something new and different. For gamers with a small time budget. A lightweight fresh take on the space 4x game genre about the war between Terra and Mars.
Why similar: 4X 45.9% ★, RTS 23.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 20.9%, Strategy 8.2%, Singleplayer 1.2%
- #57 Dominium Mundi
67% 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 64.9% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 18.6%, Strategy 9.3%, PvP 6.2%, Singleplayer 1.1%
- #58 Gewevo : Interstellar
68% matchNo user reviews2021
Dev: Victor Filipiak
Windows
Gewevo : Interstallar is a space strategy game derived from the tabletop RPG universe Gewevo. It offers an approach a little closer to a wargame with regard to the empire management aspect. Made with passion by a one-man team;)
Why similar: 4X 50.4% ★, RTS 24.7%, Strategy 13%, Base Building 10.8%, Singleplayer 1.1%
- #59 Hero Generations
68% matchMixed55% of 224 reviews2015
Dev: Heart Shaped Games LLC
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 77%
The original roguelike/4X strategy game where every turn is one year of your life. Explore, find a mate, build a home, and raise a child before you die to keep your legacy going. Praised as "the offspring of Sid Meier's Civilization, Passage, and The Legend of Zelda." IndieCade Finalist.
Why similar: 4X 51.9% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 19.2%, Strategy 14.4%, RPG 8.3%, Dungeon Crawler 4.5%
- #60 Deity Empires
66% matchVery Positive86% of 340 reviews2018
Dev: BaileyHausdorff Systems
Windows
Deity Empires is a 4X, turn-based strategy game with a powerful “just one more turn” feel! Enter an intricate fantasy world as one of many deities posed to become ruler of the world.
Why similar: 4X 41.9% ★, Dwarves 25.4% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 16.1%, Strategy 9.1%, RPG 5.7%