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A pixel-art turn-based Galaxy total war game. You can select 14 factions, 61 heroes, hundreds of warships and mecha, and command multiple fleets to carry out grand strategic operations on the map of the galaxy.

Reviews: Very Positive — 83% — of 299 reviews
Released: 2020-06-16
Developer: Han Zhiyu
Publisher: ChaosGalaxyStudio
Genres: Indie, Strategy
Platforms: Windows
Median playtime: 5.1 hrs
Mean playtime: 18.9 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 82%

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    97% matchVery Positive84% of 323 reviews2023
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    A turn-based Galaxy totalwar game. Choose one of 12 factions, direct dozens of admirals, control hundreds of warships, mecha and monsters, set up various buildings, study technology, and lead fleets to carry out grand strategic actions on the map of the galaxy.

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  2. #2 Chaos Sector 混沌宙域
    96% matchVery Positive82% of 97 reviews2018
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    It's a retro-style strategy game, you can choose the Northsky Fleet or the Pirates, lead your commanders, controll many kinds of warships and robots, and fight a war with the enemy's fleet and alien horde on the galactic chessboard!

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  3. #3 The Heroic Legend of Eagarlnia
    96% matchVery Positive85% of 1,622 reviews2022
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  4. #4 Super Robot Wars 30
    94% matchVery Positive86% of 6,435 reviews2021
    Dev: Bandai Namco Forge Digitals Inc.Pub: Bandai Namco Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 10.4 hrsMean: 57.1 hrs≥1hr: 88%

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  5. #5 TINY METAL
    95% matchMostly Positive71% of 290 reviews2017
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    94% matchVery Positive84% of 32,899 reviews2018
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    92% matchVery Positive81% of 4,325 reviews2023
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  9. #9 Star Renegades
    91% matchVery Positive83% of 3,039 reviews2020
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    Windows
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  10. #10 Into the Breach
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    90% matchVery Positive84% of 833 reviews2019
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    Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 56%

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  12. #12 Kaiju Wars
    89% matchMostly Positive76% of 272 reviews2022
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    Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 68%

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  13. #13 One-inch Tactics
    87% matchVery Positive95% of 91 reviews2024
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    74% matchMixed69% of 1,447 reviews2025
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    75% matchMostly Positive71% of 3,520 reviews2022
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    Windows
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    77% matchMixed45% of 53 reviews2020
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    Why similar: Grand Strategy 33.8%, Turn-Based 19.4%, 4X 16.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.3%, Sci-fi 6.8%

  53. #53 ACE Strategy: Mecha Nova
    66% matchMostly Positive79% of 112 reviews2026
    Dev: EMINA STUDIO
    Windows

    A tactical roguelike deck building game. Recruit elite mecha pilots, deploy drones and cast commands. Master your ACE mechas while collecting unique cards and chips in battles, and form your own build for total battlefield dominance.

    Why similar: Mechs 38.3%, Robots 19.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.7%, Sci-fi 7.5%

  54. #54 NationWar2:Chronicle
    67% matchMostly Positive80% of 421 reviews2024
    Dev: Yiming
    Windows

    NationWar 2.0 is a big strategy game based on the theme of the Spring and Autumn and Warring States period. There are more than 60 countries to choose from in the game. Map 1: 1 restores the mountainous landscapes and rivers of China.

    Why similar: Grand Strategy 34.4%, Turn-Based 16.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 14%, 4X 10.3%

  55. #55 Heroes of Science and Fiction
    63% matchVery Positive91% of 872 reviews2026
    Dev: Oxymoron Games
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 70%

    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: Grand Strategy 29.7%, Turn-Based 16.4%, 4X 13.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.2%, War 11.9%

  56. #56 Approaching Infinity
    64% matchVery Positive95% of 729 reviews2025
    Dev: IBOL
    Windows
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 76%

    Approaching Infinity is a turn-based space RPG in the spirit of the sci-fi classics, with endless progression and exploration. Fight tactical battles or use diplomacy. Seek powerful artifacts. Quest, mine, trade, and craft. Level up forever or attempt 10 victories in hardcore or adventure mode.

    Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 37.5%, Sci-fi 27%, Pixel Graphics 15.2%, Space 10.8%, Strategy 9.5%

  57. #57 Ancient Frontier
    69% matchMixed66% of 133 reviews2017
    Dev: Fair Weather Studios
    Windows
    Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Ancient Frontier is a turn-based strategy RPG set in the far future. You command the fleet. Buy new ships, outfit them with crew and equipment, then deploy and destroy the enemy. Take control of massive fleets of capital ships and support craft as you play through two unique campaigns.

    Why similar: Turn-Based 25%, Turn-Based Strategy 20.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 18.1%, Strategy 15.1%, Sci-fi 11.6%

  58. #58 Distant Worlds: Universe
    67% 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: Grand Strategy 34.2%, 4X 29.3%, Sci-fi 11.2%, Strategy 10.5%, Space 8.5%

  59. #59 Templar Battleforce
    66% matchVery Positive93% of 980 reviews2015
    Dev: Trese Brothers
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 10.3 hrs≥1hr: 72%

    An addictive mix of strategic combat and army building, with the precision of an RPG. Design your squad members' exact build of equipment and talents to create unique fireteam combinations. Step into the pilot suit of a Leviathan mech, lead the Templar Knights in turn-based tactical warfare.

    Why similar: Mechs 33.1%, Turn-Based 20.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 17.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.7%, Sci-fi 7.2%

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