- #1 Old Stars
97% matchNo user reviews
Dev: adamjr
Windows · Mac · Linux
A fast-paced 4X galaxy you can actually finish. Expand by colonising and besieging rival worlds, wield government powers that bend the rules - freeze enemy fleets, sever hyperlanes, vanish into stealth - and race rivals to claim the galactic core. A grand-strategy empire in an evening, not a month.
Why similar: 4X 22.7% ★, Grand Strategy 15.9% ★, Space 11.9%, Wargame 8.9%, Space Sim 8.7%
- #2 Gemini Wars
96% 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: Wargame 17.7%, 4X 17.4% ★, Grand Strategy 12.6% ★, Space Sim 11.6%, RTS 10.2%
- #3 Stellar Sovereigns
96% 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 19.7% ★, Space Sim 15.2%, Grand Strategy 14.1% ★, Wargame 10.6%, RTS 10.5%
- #4 War For Galaxy: New Era
95% matchMixed41% of 41 reviews2023
Dev: UAB Kinelija
Windows · Mac
Become the ruler of the entire Galaxy: colonize planets, extract resources, build defenses and fight in planetary battles!
Why similar: 4X 20.5% ★, Wargame 18.9%, RTS 13.5%, Space Sim 12.1%, Space 11.6%
- #5 Solar Wave
94% matchMostly Positive77% of 71 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 21.6% ★, Wargame 19%, Grand Strategy 16.6% ★, Space 14%, RTS 13.4%
- #6 Descending Empires
94% 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 17.2% ★, Wargame 16.6%, Space Sim 13.8%, Grand Strategy 13.6% ★, RTS 12.7%
- #7 Mandate of Galactic Empires
93% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Oddbit
Windows · Linux
A logistics-focused turn-based space 4X. Govern through Administrative Nodes, connect systems with wormhole infrastructure, assign population to production and research, and expand only as far as your empire can support.
Why similar: 4X 28.5% ★, Space Sim 17%, Space 11.9%, Hex Grid 10.4% ★, Grand Strategy 9.8% ★
- #8 Final Vanguard
92% 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 19.3% ★, Wargame 16.6%, Grand Strategy 14% ★, Space Sim 13.8%, RTS 12.2%
- #9 New Stars
91% match6 user reviews67% of 6 reviews2026
Dev: adamjr
Windows · Mac · Linux
Expand your own galactic empire across new stars, research technologies, and challenge great alien powers in this immersive 4X grand strategy game. Build interstellar colonies, and starbases to gather more resources. Explore a unique galaxy full of secrets, great perils, and limitless possibilities.
Why similar: 4X 20.1% ★, Wargame 15.4%, Grand Strategy 14.8% ★, Space Sim 12.7%, Space 11.6%
- #10 Trumpets of War
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Xblur
Windows
Trumpets of War is a grand-scale historical strategy game where armies clash and empires rise. Command vast forces across dynamic battlefields, orchestrate campaigns with precision, and experience the drama of war through an innovative system that blends tactical combat with strategic mastery.
Why similar: 4X 24.8% ★, Grand Strategy 17.4% ★, Wargame 16.9%, RTS 14.8%, Strategy 9.6%
- #11 Fire and Dark Stars
90% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: 没工作工作室
Windows
"Fire and Dark Stars" is a real-time 4X strategy game. You can grow your base, build your fleet, search for enemies, and destroy them. You need to carefully manage your resources, set up and protect your supply lines, so that your fleet does not run out of ammo and fuel.
Why similar: 4X 24.8% ★, Grand Strategy 16.3% ★, Wargame 14.1%, Space 13.7%, Hex Grid 11.3% ★
- #12 Starithm
89% 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 24% ★, Wargame 21.9%, Grand Strategy 17.3% ★, RTS 14.8%, Strategy 6.9%
- #13 Black Stars - The M87 Conflict
89% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Robin KrausePub: Rob-Gaming
Windows
Command a rising interstellar empire in the M87 cluster. Explore and colonize distant worlds, build powerful economies, terraform hostile planets, deploy specialized fleets, and wage war against rival factions in a VR-exclusive galactic 4X strategy game where every decision shapes the conflict.
Why similar: Wargame 33.6%, 4X 28.9% ★, RTS 18.8%, Space 6.9%, Strategy 6.6%
- #14 Clash of Stars
88% matchMixed52% of 29 reviews2023
Dev: Star Magic
Windows
MMO Real-time strategy star game.
Why similar: Wargame 23.4%, 4X 21.3% ★, RTS 14.3%, Space Sim 10.3%, Space 9.3%
- #15 Three Kingdoms: Innovatory
87% matchMixed59% of 981 reviews2024
Dev: 瞬息万变工作室Pub: Moment HK
Windows
This is a classic historical simulation + real-time strategy game, where you will go back to the era of the Three Kingdoms and play as various renowned sovereigns.
Why similar: Wargame 25.2%, 4X 21.1% ★, RTS 15.5%, Grand Strategy 15% ★, Real Time Tactics 6.8%
- #16 Star Conqueror 舰队指挥官
86% matchMixed58% of 19 reviews2024
Dev: MirrorAlice Studio
Windows
Engage in real-time battles with customizable space warships. Explore the galaxy, forge alliances, develop powerful ships, and defeat alien invaders.
Why similar: Wargame 24.8%, 4X 16.5% ★, Space Sim 15.1%, Space 13.9%, RTS 8.8%
- #17 Jellystar Empires: When Space Bunnies Attack!!
85% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Rat Wrath Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
An area-control real-time strategy game, filled with auto-battling bunnies bent on destroying the human race! Explore space and uncover hand-painted planets. Research unique upgrades! Kill your friends! -er use diplomacy in multiplayer!
Why similar: 4X 18.4% ★, Wargame 18.1%, Grand Strategy 13.4% ★, Space Sim 13.3%, RTS 11.9%
- #18 Tachyon Wars
86% 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 26.5% ★, Grand Strategy 16.8% ★, Space 16.6%, Strategy 10.8%, Wargame 10.7%
- #19 NULLSPACE
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Kaigan Games
Windows
Experience epic space battles in NULLSPACE, a story driven real-time strategy set in a retrofuturistic universe. Command massive fleets across the battlefield or jump in and take direct control of individual squadrons. Lead your forces to victory in visceral space combat.
Why similar: Wargame 19.6%, 4X 14.5% ★, Grand Strategy 14.3% ★, RTS 12.9%, Space Sim 11.8%
- #20 Deep Dark Forest
83% matchVery Positive87% of 52 reviews2025
Dev: pixiangames
Windows
You will have to lead the civilization, develop the economy, enhance the technology, stabilize the people and colonize new galaxies; when encountering unknown civilizations, will you hide yourself or communicate with them in a friendly way? In this "dark forest", every decision will be crucial.
Why similar: Wargame 20.8%, Space Sim 16.2%, Grand Strategy 15.7% ★, RTS 14.6%, Space 9.4%
- #21 Near Sol
84% 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 25.4% ★, Grand Strategy 18.4% ★, RTS 16.2%, Space 12.8%, Strategy 6.6%
- #22 StarWay
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: jiahuiJIA
Windows
Technology, Magic, and Immortals collide in a universe torn apart by endless aggression. War is total; even the laws of existence are erased. Lead your fleets to invade worlds across the stars. Your goal is simple: Expand. Conquer. Destroy. Supports LAN & Online Multiplayer (PvP & Co-op).
Why similar: Wargame 31.7%, 4X 25.1% ★, RTS 18.2%, Space 7.5%, Strategy 7.1%
- #23 Commanders Fury
82% 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 23.7% ★, RTS 16.9%, Space 15.3%, Grand Strategy 12.5% ★, Strategy 8.1%
- #24 Dust Fleet
81% matchMostly Positive76% of 229 reviews2023
Dev: Orbiting DiscoPub: indie.io
Windows
Assume command of a battle fleet and deploy immediately to the Dust Zone, commander. Our main food supply station has gone dark and the United Earth Nations (UEN) needs to know why in this 4X RTS space sim. Manage your ships, control space stations, and watch your back.
Why similar: 4X 23% ★, Space Sim 16.2%, Space 14.4%, Wargame 10.8%, Real Time Tactics 7%
- #25 Red Pearl Pirates
81% 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 20.4% ★, Grand Strategy 20.1% ★, Wargame 18%, Space 10.7%, Real Time Tactics 6.8%
- #26 Space Commander
80% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Gambit Games StudioPub: TBA
Windows
The endless expanse of space has never been such a dangerous place. Take command as a Space Fleet Admiral who will face the challenge of galactic war and determine the fate of the universe.
Why similar: Space Sim 24.9%, Wargame 22%, RTS 17.2%, Strategy 12.8%, Simulation 8.5%
- #27 Galactic Conflict
79% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2026
Dev: Shadowfoundry GamesPub: Sinpros Entertainment and Multimedia
Windows
A real-time sci-fi 4X strategy game where you explore procedurally generated star systems, expand your empire, manage resources, build fleets, and wage war against multiple AI factions in a dynamic and evolving galaxy.
Why similar: 4X 26.4% ★, Space Sim 18%, RTS 16.9%, Strategy 10.8%, Space 8.3%
- #28 Small Kingdoms Prologue
79% matchMostly Positive76% of 34 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 22.4% ★, Wargame 21.3%, Grand Strategy 17.6% ★, RTS 15.7%, Strategy 6.3%
- #29 ASTRA LIMES: Belt Operations
78% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: CorvusPub: Minus1K
Windows
Command fleets in this indirect control RTS game set within treacherous asteroid belts. Easily design your own skirmishes for a quick 15-minute battle or dive into an hours-long campaign of high-risk surgical strikes and systematic border advancement.
Why similar: 4X 29.5% ★, Wargame 20.1%, RTS 18.9%, Space 15.4%, Strategy 11.3%
- #30 Small Kingdoms
77% 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 21.7% ★, Wargame 21.2%, Grand Strategy 17.1% ★, RTS 15.1%, War 5.8%
- #31 Rivers of Chaos
78% 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 23.4% ★, Wargame 22%, Grand Strategy 19.8% ★, Space 17.1%, Strategy 6.4%
- #32 Creeper World 4
76% matchVery Positive95% of 4,716 reviews2020
Dev: Knuckle Cracker
Windows
Median: 12.3 hrsMean: 30.2 hrs≥1hr: 88%
The unstoppable fluid enemy has returned and destroyed every world in its path! Defend against Creeper as it floods across the 3D terrain in this real time strategy game where the enemy is a fluid.
Why similar: Wargame 23.8%, RTS 14.6%, Grand Strategy 14% ★, Space 12.7%, Real Time Tactics 6.7%
- #33 Sovereign Stars
75% 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 24.9% ★, Wargame 23.8%, Grand Strategy 18.2% ★, Space 8.1%, Strategy 7%
- #34 Star Ruler
77% matchVery Positive82% of 341 reviews2010
Dev: Blind Mind Studios
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 41%
Take command of a vast interstellar empire and safeguard your species from total extinction in a procedurally generated 3D galaxy (with the option to flatten it) from 1 System to 10,000+! Prove your species' ingenuity through a deep and intricate combat system where anything (from individual components on ships to the stars themselves)...
Why similar: 4X 33.3% ★, Space 21.3%, RTS 15.5%, Strategy 14%, Grand Strategy 11.9% ★
- #35 Pixel Imperium
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Tuki Byte
Windows · Mac · Linux
Play a grand strategy game in any world you want, on land or in space. Import real maps, play a procedurely generated world, or hand-draw your own fictional universe. Then lead your faction to domination by managing its economy, diplomacy, and military.
Why similar: 4X 25% ★, Grand Strategy 20.8% ★, Wargame 19.4%, Space Sim 11.4%, Strategy 7.5%
- #36 Structura
76% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2021
Dev: Binary Station Studio
Windows · Linux
Structura is a rather unique sci-fi real-time strategy set in space. Its a hybrid of rts and fps, with emphasis on combat and survival. Build your economy for war, modify the unit by adding components, explore, expand, and survive the savage waves of enemy attacks.
Why similar: 4X 23.7% ★, Space Sim 18.1%, RTS 16.5%, Grand Strategy 16.5% ★, Space 6.9%
- #37 Shadow Empire
74% matchVery Positive84% of 1,947 reviews2020
Dev: VR DesignsPub: Matrix Games
Windows
Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 76.4 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: Wargame 20.2%, 4X 19.2% ★, Grand Strategy 13.6% ★, Hex Grid 11.8% ★, Space 10.6%
- #38 Supreme Power
73% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2025
Dev: Samuel Parker
Windows
Fight and stand your ground as you build a nation, research and develop armies and cities alike to earn the title of the Supreme Power. Make lasting choices on how you will forge a new empire. Will you create an economic powerhouse to eclipse all or take what is yours with sword and grit.
Why similar: Wargame 28.8%, Grand Strategy 19.5% ★, RTS 14.1%, Real Time Tactics 7.5%, War 7.1%
- #39 TerraMartis4x
74% 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 27.3% ★, Wargame 25.2%, RTS 18.3%, Space 10.3%, Strategy 7.8%
- #40 StarFringe: Adversus
73% matchMixed64% of 235 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 19.3% ★, RTS 18.5%, Wargame 17.4%, Space 15.1%, Grand Strategy 12% ★
- #41 Deep Field
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: spicyPub: Deep Field Development
Windows · Mac
Build spacecraft with a realistic part-based editor and fight multiplayer orbital wars using Keplerian, Newtonian, and patched-conics flight. Engage with lasers, railguns, missiles, and EW in fast, decisive battles shaped by strategy and logistics.
Why similar: Space Sim 27.5%, Wargame 21.3%, Space 15%, Simulation 7.9%, Strategy 7.8%
- #42 Galaxor
70% match8 user reviews50% of 8 reviews2026
Dev: MyVLife
Windows
Galaxor is an online sci-fi strategy game where you build planets, research technologies, command fleets and expand your empire across the galaxy. Manage resources, join clans, take part in events and face alien threats in long-term space warfare.
Why similar: Space Sim 20.2%, Grand Strategy 19.8% ★, RTS 18.6%, Space 9.4%, Real Time Tactics 7.1%
- #43 Missile Wars
72% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: Rogue NPCs LLP
Windows
Destroy or be destroyed. Missile Wars is a high-pressure arms race where players must defend their asteroid from enemy missile strikes while investing in crucial tech upgrades to gain the upper hand.
Why similar: Wargame 27.3%, Space Sim 23.4%, Strategy 11.4%, Space 10.4%, Real Time Tactics 8.2%
- #44 Hollow Stars
71% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: AppGX
Windows
A deep 2D strategy of cosmic trade and faction warfare. Build trading empires, refine asteroids, lead fleets into battle and run faction politics — solo or in four-player co-op
Why similar: 4X 28.8% ★, Grand Strategy 20.1% ★, RTS 17%, Space 11%, Strategy 11%
- #45 Nexaris: Starweb Dominion
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Vivid State
Windows
Lead a living star network in this real-time 3D sci-fi strategy game. Expand from one stellar core, link orbital nodes, secure resources, and launch coordinated assaults as every connection reshapes your economy, defenses, and territorial control.
Why similar: 4X 23.9% ★, Wargame 20.9%, Grand Strategy 17.6% ★, RTS 15.7%, Strategy 6.9%
- #46 Conquest: Medieval Kingdoms
72% 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 29.4% ★, Wargame 20.9%, Grand Strategy 17.9% ★, Strategy 11.2%, Simulation 5.7%
- #47 Beyond Astra
71% 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 23.5% ★, RTS 16.9%, Grand Strategy 14% ★, Space 11.8%, Wargame 10.9%
- #48 Space Interface
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Hbit LLC
Windows
Online multiplayer drone warfare in space. Persistent universe, keeps going when you aren't logged in.
Why similar: Space Sim 22.5%, Wargame 21.8%, RTS 15.3%, Space 10%, Strategy 7.9%
- #49 Star Zeal 4x
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Akuu Digital Entertainment
Windows
Star Zeal is a space based 4x strategy and rpg hybrid. A mixture between a procedural, open ended RPG and a space civilization builder. Go on an adventure with your character and their faction whilst making friends, enemies and exploring a vast galaxy.
Why similar: 4X 22.3% ★, Grand Strategy 15.9% ★, Space Sim 15.5%, RTS 14.2%, Space 7.7%
- #50 Periphery Online
67% matchMixed72% of 54 reviews2026
Dev: Aleksandr Nagaev
Windows
A refugee capsule lands on an uninhabited planet. You have to survive, rebuild civilization and, if possible, regain control over the Earth. One big universe, one endless pvp session for all players.
Why similar: RTS 20.2%, 4X 17.4% ★, Space 16.9%, Wargame 16.2%, Grand Strategy 14.7% ★
- #51 Galactic Ruler
70% matchMixed49% of 121 reviews2022
Dev: BattleGoat Studios
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 97%
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 19.5% ★, Space Sim 14.9%, Grand Strategy 14% ★, Space 12.5%, Wargame 11%
- #52 Power & Revolution 2022 Edition
69% matchMixed59% of 966 reviews2022
Dev: Eversim
Windows · Mac
New edition of the ultrarealistic simulator of today's world where you play as the head of state or as the opposition! Major developments: the war in the Ukraine and all of its consequences, conspiracy theories, fake news, interference by secret services, animal welfare and climate objectives.
Why similar: 4X 23.1% ★, Wargame 22.2%, Grand Strategy 17.5% ★, RTS 14.4%, Strategy 6.6%
- #53 Orbital Strike
68% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: James Rollins
Windows
A real-time strategy game of orbital warfare. Build satellites, launch them into chosen orbits, and fight for control of the sky. Your assets stay invisible until an enemy sensor finds them. Every strike depends on being overhead at the right moment.
Why similar: Wargame 27.2%, RTS 18.5%, Grand Strategy 16.7% ★, Real Time Tactics 9%, Space 8.9%
- #54 Sidereal Dominion: Avalon
68% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: Spatha Games
Windows
Rebuild the remnants of humanity and conquer the Milky Way in this grand strategy game. Colonize systems and corner markets, or lead your fleets to victory in real-time battles. Reclaim Earth, or terraform new worlds.
Why similar: Wargame 32.9%, Grand Strategy 24.4% ★, Space 16.6%, Strategy 8.8%, War 8%
- #55 Creeper World IXE
66% matchMixed70% of 884 reviews2024
Dev: Knuckle Cracker
Windows
Median: 13.7 hrsMean: 14.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%
The unstoppable alien force known as The Creeper has returned, devouring thousands of worlds in its path, and yours is next. Battle against the Creeper fluid in a groundbreaking pixel-level simulation to prove that humanity will rule the galaxy forever!
Why similar: Wargame 25.8%, RTS 17.4%, Grand Strategy 14.5% ★, Space 13.8%, Real Time Tactics 7.1%
- #56 World Order
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: TGR Studios
Windows
World order is revolutionary sci-fi real-time strategy, the main feature of which are modular units
Why similar: Wargame 30.7%, RTS 20.2%, Space 11.4%, Strategy 8.6%, Real Time Tactics 7.8%
- #57 Distant Worlds: Universe
69% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,855 reviews2014
Dev: Code ForcePub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 24.3 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 37.5% ★, Space 20.6%, Grand Strategy 14.9% ★, Strategy 9.8%, RTS 7.9%
- #58 Galactum Meridian
67% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Hedra Games
Windows
Lead humanity's first deep survey beyond Sol in a research-first space strategy game. Explore star systems, investigate worlds, deploy probes, and turn scientific discoveries into strategic power.
Why similar: 4X 29.6% ★, Space Sim 19.2%, Space 16.7%, Grand Strategy 11.5% ★, Strategy 11.1%
- #59 SandTable War: Three Kingdoms
65% matchVery Positive84% of 319 reviews2026
Dev: 古玩工作室
Windows
"SandTable War: Three Kingdoms" is a strategic simulation game set during the Three Kingdoms period. Here you can play as various factions from Three Kingdoms history to conquer cities and lands, unify the realm. With abundant historical officers and scenarios, come restore the Han Dynasty!
Why similar: Wargame 21.4%, 4X 19% ★, Grand Strategy 18.5% ★, RTS 16.3%, Strategy 6.5%
- #60 Ultimate General: American Revolution
66% matchMixed54% of 1,097 reviews2024
Dev: Game-Labs
Windows
American Revolution is a sandbox strategy game featuring the epic historical period during the rebellion of the American colonies against the British Empire.
Why similar: Wargame 22.6%, 4X 22.5% ★, Grand Strategy 19.6% ★, RTS 15.1%, War 6.1%