- #1 Master of Cladia
97% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Quasar Games FactoryPub: BackGRID Responsive Technologies S.L.
Windows
Master a world of massive turn-based strategy. As an Alchemist, hatch powerful dragons, discover devastating spells, and manage your empire in a persistent world shared by hundreds of players. Will you bring peace through science or rule over the ashes? The throne awaits.
Why similar: 4X 35% ★, Wargame 17.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 15.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.7%, Strategy 13.2%
- #2 Grand Strategy: The Three Kingdoms
96% matchPositive91% of 22 reviews2026
Dev: Yiming
Windows
Based on the classic history of the Three countries, the 2D grand strategy game integrates deep strategy, resource management, diplomatic game and sand table, presenting a magnificent stage for players in the turbulent world.
Why similar: 4X 40.3% ★, Strategy 16.7%, Wargame 14%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 5.9%
- #3 荒野国度 LEGENDS OF THE WILD
96% 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 45.3% ★, Strategy 19.1%, Wargame 15%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 6.5%
- #4 Godking: Master of Rituals
95% matchMixed66% of 50 reviews2020
Dev: Sensiga
Windows
Godking: Master of Rituals is a fantasy strategy game inspired by great classics, bringing a host of new features and a rich new world to conquer. Pick your faction and your god-like avatar. Build your empire and crush all enemies in this glorious 4X with endless replayability.
Why similar: Strategy 36.7%, 4X 29.1% ★, Strategy RPG 13.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.5%, Wargame 9.8%
- #5 Defense X
94% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Hcenter GamePub: 30 Game Studio
Windows
Build a defense strategy to protect the peace.
Why similar: 4X 42.3% ★, Strategy 18.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 14%, Turn-Based Tactics 12%, Tactical 4.8%
- #6 Lorhaven: Cursed War
94% 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 37.8% ★, Strategy RPG 17.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.8%, Strategy 10.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.6%
- #7 Master of Luna
93% matchPositive100% of 18 reviews2025
Dev: Aleksandr Tiupin
Windows · Mac · Linux
Master of Luna is a turn-based strategy game where you take the role of a half-forgotten deity seeking to regain their former power. It features powerful magic, tactical battles, city building, sweet pixel art and a calm melancholic atmosphere.
Why similar: 4X 44% ★, Strategy RPG 16.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.6%, Strategy 11.9%, Turn-Based Combat 7.3%
- #8 War and Magic: Kingdom Reborn
92% matchNo user reviews
Dev: GOAT Games
Windows
A free 4X wargame combining real-time and turn-based tactical gameplay. Quick strategy game that’s easy to pick up, but winning depends on your strategy!
Why similar: 4X 36.8% ★, Strategy 13.9%, Wargame 13.7%, Strategy RPG 12.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.3%
- #9 Askara
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Lazy Kitty
Windows
Askara is a rogue-like turn-based tactics game, you choose how long each run takes, from a half an hour, to a few days if you want to! Multiple layers of mechanics mesh together to ensure that every run will be unique. It is easy to pick up, but will take years to master.
Why similar: 4X 37.4% ★, Strategy RPG 20.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.1%, Strategy 12%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.2%
- #10 Dominions - Priests, Prophets & Pretenders
91% 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 54.8% ★, Strategy 23.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 18.2%, 2D 3.1%
- #11 Search for Sol
90% 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 39.7% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 15.1%, Wargame 14.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.7%, Strategy 11.2%
- #12 Plane Starship2:Galactic Contender
89% 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 41.1% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 14.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.6%, Strategy 12.3%, War 6.1%
- #13 Conquest: Medieval Kingdoms
89% 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 42.4% ★, Strategy 16.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.4%, Wargame 12.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 5.4%
- #14 Stars in Shadow
88% matchMostly Positive79% of 816 reviews2017
Dev: Ashdar GamesPub: Iceberg Interactive
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 14.5 hrs≥1hr: 66%
Stars in Shadow is a turn-based 4X strategy game and a vivid tribute to the genre classics. Compete with alien factions to explore and colonize nearby starsystems, build fleets to defend against rivals, negotiate or conquer them. Win by unifying the galaxy, through diplomacy or force.
Why similar: 4X 55.8% ★, Strategy 15.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.9%, Turn-Based Combat 6%, Turn-Based Tactics 4.7%
- #15 Napoleon 1813
86% 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 43.1% ★, Strategy 17.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.7%, War 5.4%
- #16 The Qin Empire
87% matchMostly Positive70% of 10 reviews2022
Dev: MAX GAME PTE. LTD.
Windows
真·春秋戦国戦略SLG―中国史上最もドラマチックな時代が舞台! 名もなき小国の人物から成長し、春秋時代の戦国武将を集め、領土を広げ、他のプレイヤーや味方と同盟を結んで共に戦い、戦略と知恵を駆使して始皇帝の如く天下を制覇しよう! いざ出陣だ!これは、始皇帝へとつながる戦乱!
Why similar: 4X 44.6% ★, Strategy RPG 19.3%, Strategy 19%, Wargame 11.7%, War 5.4%
- #17 World War: Rome - Free Strategy Game
86% 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 35.1% ★, Wargame 16.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.2%, Strategy 9.2%
- #18 Ashes & Blood
85% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Small Strategy
Windows · Mac
Ashes & Blood is a fantasy strategy RPG with fast paced tactical battles and a 4X sandbox campaign. Break the rules, build absurd combos, exploit the world, and unlock even more chaos with each run. Turn based strategy has never been this unhinged.
Why similar: 4X 37.1% ★, Strategy RPG 17.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 13%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.1%, Strategy 9.9%
- #19 Commander Bug Wars
84% matchPositive82% of 17 reviews2024
Dev: GoldenGod Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Dive into the thrilling clash between humans and cybernetic bugs. Lead your infantry, tanks, aircraft, and ships through intense battles. Use strategy and tactics to outsmart your foes. Every decision shapes the war's outcome. Are you ready for the challenge? Time to eat the Bugs!
Why similar: 4X 28.3% ★, Wargame 15.3%, Strategy RPG 15.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.4%
- #20 三国画卷
84% match9 user reviews78% of 9 reviews2026
Dev: 三国画卷制作组
Windows
"Three Kingdoms Scroll" is a game that respects authentic historical elements, with careful research into historical details as the foundation of its design. We have strived to make this title a Three Kingdoms-themed strategy game that emphasizes local culture, traditions, and human connections.
Why similar: 4X 41.3% ★, Strategy 16.5%, Wargame 15.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 5.8%
- #21 DR4X
82% matchPositive91% of 43 reviews2025
Dev: Untrustedlife
Windows · Linux
A fast, casual (And also haunted.) 4X game with asymmetric factions and roguelike elements. Enjoy short, 30-turn skirmishes in a unique setting, or delve into a small story-rich campaign with 5 different endings, all without slow and tedious 'long wars'.
Why similar: 4X 37.8% ★, Wargame 14.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.2%, Strategy 8.9%
- #22 Interstellar Conquest
83% 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 36.1% ★, Wargame 14.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.9%, Strategy 10.1%
- #23 World War 2: WW2 Strategy Games
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Joynow Studio
Windows
A World War II themed turn-based war chess game. You will play a commander during World War II, directing your troops to complete various tasks. You have the opportunity to reproduce every historical battle, command the ace generals and elite troops in history to win the victory!
Why similar: 4X 32.8% ★, Wargame 15.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 13%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.9%, Strategy 8.6%
- #24 Tracktopia
81% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2025
Dev: GalaDev
Windows
Tracktopia is a strategy game with city-building elements, where your city moves on tracks and serves as a super powerful unit. Expand it to boost production, advance technologies, and create smaller units to ultimately defeat the enemy nation!
Why similar: 4X 36.4% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 12.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.4%, Strategy 10.1%, Wargame 8.2%
- #25 Space Imperia 4X
81% 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 39.9% ★, Wargame 14.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.4%, Strategy 10%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.2%
- #26 Terrol
80% 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 35.1% ★, Strategy 15.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.9%, War 9.3%
- #27 Commander: Modern War
79% 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 44% ★, Strategy 18.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.2%, War 5.8%, Tactical 5.2%
- #28 Conquer: Napoleonic Wars
79% 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 34.8% ★, Wargame 15.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.7%, Strategy 9.1%
- #29 Fossilpunk
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ahsaurus
Windows
A roguelike base builder about founding your tiny new dino nation. Balance between growing charming cities while defending against massive empires in this tight but comforting turn-based strategy game.
Why similar: 4X 32.6% ★, Strategy RPG 17.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.3%, Strategy 10.9%
- #30 WarKind
78% matchMixed53% of 19 reviews2022
Dev: MajerGames
Windows
Turn-based strategy game with different races and heroes
Why similar: 4X 48.3% ★, Strategy 20.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 16.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.9%, Indie 0.8%
- #31 Songs of Conquest
74% matchVery Positive86% of 13,137 reviews2024
Dev: LavapotionPub: Coffee Stain Publishing
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 11.2 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Raise mighty armies, wield ancient magic and forge an empire. This turn-based strategy adventure game fuses strategic decision making, tactical combat and kingdom management.
Why similar: 4X 33.4% ★, Strategy RPG 16.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 12%, Strategy 8%
- #32 Pennon and Battle
75% matchMixed69% of 180 reviews2025
Dev: PB StudioPub: Luckycalf
Windows
"Pennon and Battle" is a turn-based strategy war game. As a lord, you will play a crucial role in the revival of the kingdom! Lead heroes and armies to expand territory in Ruachland, utilize tactics and magic to eliminate enemy forces, and create your own legend!
Why similar: 4X 36.2% ★, Strategy RPG 15.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.5%, Wargame 11.7%
- #33 Void Eclipse
77% matchMostly Negative38% of 16 reviews2021
Dev: Tau Ceti Studios
Windows
Void Eclipse is turn-based strategy in an immersive sci-fi world, blending card battle tactics with 4X grand strategy. Explore the stars, Evolve your army and Fight an alien threat. Help characters or harm them - will you be Feared, Admired, or Respected?
Why similar: 4X 39.7% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 14.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.3%, Strategy 11.7%, Strategy RPG 9%
- #34 Grand War: Rome
76% matchMostly Positive79% of 58 reviews2023
Dev: Joynow Studio
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 33.6% ★, Wargame 13.7%, Strategy RPG 12.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.7%
- #35 Armada 2526 Gold Edition
77% matchMixed68% of 108 reviews2013
Dev: Ntronium GamesPub: Iceberg Interactive
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 12.8 hrs≥1hr: 36%
Conquer the Galaxy In This ‘4x’ Strategy Game. Lead one of 18 different alien races to become a mighty pan-galactic empire. Manage your colonies, deploy your fleets and conduct research. Plot your strategy and turn your planets into mighty bastions.
Why similar: 4X 49.1% ★, Strategy 32.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.8%, Indie 3.1%
- #36 Feudalism
76% matchMostly Negative33% of 45 reviews2016
Dev: ImagimotionPub: IV Productions
Windows · Mac · Linux
Conquer Europe, become an Emperor. Build your family’s dynasty through seven centuries, from 800 A.D. to 1492 A.D., up until the inevitable collapse of the feudal system.
Why similar: 4X 64.3% ★, Strategy 35.7%
- #37 Vae Victis
73% matchMixed61% of 18 reviews2023
Dev: Nicholas Rizzo
Windows
Vae Victis is a ruthless minimalistic turn-based strategy game. Engage in intense multiplayer battles with friends or fight through an expansive campaign. With unique units, factions, and abilities you will have to be cunning with your tactical decisions to claim victory!
Why similar: 4X 32.6% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 14.1%, Wargame 13%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.4%, Strategy 9.6%
- #38 Solaris
73% matchVery Positive81% of 86 reviews2021
Dev: SpacialCircumstances
Windows · Mac · Linux
Discover a space strategy game filled with conquest, betrayal and subterfuge. Build alliances, make enemies and fight your way to victory and galactic domination. Will you conquer the galaxy?
Why similar: 4X 50.8% ★, Strategy 21.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.4%, War 6.5%, Tactical 5.8%
- #39 Uciana
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Birdshel, LLC
Windows
Explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate in this sci-fi 4X turn-based strategy game.
Why similar: 4X 55.1% ★, Strategy 23%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.1%, Turn-Based Combat 5.2%, 2D 3.4%
- #40 Lords of Kingdoms
74% matchMixed44% of 87 reviews2018
Dev: ThankGame.com
Windows
Lords of Kingdoms is a multiplayer online war game. Turn your small castle into a mighty fortress and become ruler of the greatest realm.
Why similar: 4X 57.3% ★, Wargame 24.4%, Strategy 14.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 2.1%, War 1%
- #41 WEGO World War II: Overlord
70% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2026
Dev: Brian KellyPub: Matrix Games
Windows
WEGO World War II: Overlord is an operational-level, ground-centric WEGOWW2 game system. This hex-based wargame recreates the Allied invasion of Western Europe. Includes 14 historical scenarios, from the landing at Omaha beach to a huge 135-turn campaign that covers the entire Normandy campaign.
Why similar: Strategy 22.7%, Wargame 20.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 19.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 17.3%, World War II 9.1% ★
- #42 R0: Concourse of Conquest
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Cloud Nine Creations
Windows
Will you unearth the war's secrets, or will your ideals be put to the sword? As Laelynn travels across Eirea, a mystical journey of tactical warfare and strategy unfolds. Old school strategy RPG with a modern flair awaits!
Why similar: Strategy RPG 21.7%, Wargame 18.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 15.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.9%, Strategy 10.3%
- #43 The Mystic
71% 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 47.1% ★, Strategy 21.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 17.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 6.3%, Turn-Based Combat 3.6%
- #44 Aeloren Tactics
72% match7 user reviews71% of 7 reviews2020
Dev: Team Syukino
Windows
A young bandit girl with amnesia must fight to find the truth of her past as she is caught in-between two factions in the midst of war.
Why similar: Strategy RPG 31.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 24.2%, Strategy 20.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 20.2%, 2D 3.2%
- #45 Little Land War SRPG
71% match6 user reviews67% of 6 reviews2023
Dev: Masakazu YanaiPub: Rutenn no oheya
Windows
Turn-based, Fantasy Strategy RPG (SRPG). With a simple UI, you can play lightly. Various battlefields await you: plain, mountain, lake, volcanoe, labyrinth, castle. Each character grows in battle. Recruit ancient tribes and defeat enemy soldiers and monsters.
Why similar: Strategy RPG 22.4%, Wargame 16.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.1%, Strategy 12.5%
- #46 A New World: Kingdoms
72% matchNegative0% of 12 reviews2017
Dev: Red Phoenix Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
A New World: Kingdoms is a turn-based strategic 4X game. Carefully expand your kingdom by constructing buildings and managing your resources. Building your own empire is not easy; there will be challenges along the way, from mountains to navigate to your rival and his warriors.
Why similar: 4X 39.3% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 15.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.7%, Strategy 9.7%, Turn-Based Combat 5.9%
- #47 三国·乱世
69% match5 user reviews60% of 5 reviews2026
Dev: 我是好人
Windows
A SLG strategy game with the historical background of the Three Kingdoms! Players develop their own technology, build fortified buildings, and recruit more soldiers to enhance their overall strength Players conquer cities, make achievements, and ultimately unify the world!
Why similar: Strategy RPG 24.4%, Strategy 20.8%, Wargame 18.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 18.5%, War 6.8%
- #48 Defense Legend 5: Survivor TD
69% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: Gcenter GamePub: 130 Game Studio
Windows
Build a defense strategy to protect the peace.
Why similar: 4X 53.2% ★, Strategy 22.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 17.7%, Top-Down 6.2%
- #49 Banality Wars Carridin
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Andrew Zuo
Windows
Discover the secrets of Project Carridin in this deep tactical turn based strategy game inspired by Advanced Wars Days Of Ruin.
Why similar: Strategy 22.6%, Wargame 20%, Turn-Based Strategy 19.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 17.2%, War 8.3%
- #50 General
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Meilocon
Windows
This is a classic strategy tactics game where you will play as a young general of the kingdom, leading the remaining soldiers to break through enemy lines and bring back critical intelligence to your homeland.
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 23.6%, Strategy 22%, Turn-Based Strategy 21.8%, Strategy RPG 17.8%, Turn-Based Combat 6.6%
- #51 Rules of War
68% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Active Endeavour Games
Windows
Take command in this 4X-lite strategy game with fast-paced tactical combat and missile warfare. Build your economy, deploy land, sea, and air units, expand borders, advance technology, and navigate deceitful diplomacy. In a world of collapsing nuclear powers, can you lead your nation to victory?
Why similar: 4X 34.9% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 13.4%, Wargame 12.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.3%, Strategy 10%
- #52 Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri™ Planetary Pack
67% matchVery Positive91% of 552 reviews2024
Dev: Firaxis GamesPub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 12.2 hrs≥1hr: 42%
Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri™ Planetary Pack includes the original Alpha Centauri and the expansion, Alien Crossfire.
Why similar: 4X 68.7% ★, Strategy 18.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.7%
- #53 Space Empires IV Deluxe
70% matchVery Positive86% of 285 reviews2006
Dev: Malfador MachinationsPub: Strategy First
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 10.4 hrs≥1hr: 37%
The award-winning Space Empires IV Deluxe is the latest edition in the Space Empires series. A grand strategy title in the space 4X (explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate) genre, Space Empires has already found a place in the heart of strategy gamers everywhere.
Why similar: 4X 65.6% ★, Strategy 23.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.5%
- #54 Empire’s Supreme Command
67% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: iGindisGames
Windows · Mac
Turn-based strategy. Build, trade, fight, and lead your empire to victory.
Why similar: 4X 34.6% ★, Strategy RPG 16.7%, Wargame 11.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.5%
- #55 Palm Kingdoms 3
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Hack The Publisher
Windows · Mac
Palm Kingdoms 3 is a turn-based strategy game with deep mechanics. Explore maps, build your kingdom, and lead armies in rich, tactical combat. Here, power lies not in a single character, but in the unique Commanders you cultivate within your ranks.
Why similar: 4X 34.5% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 15.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.3%, Strategy 12%, War 9.5%
- #56 Shattered Spheres
68% 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 47.6% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 16%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.9%, Strategy 10.1%, Tactical 4.7%
- #57 Pixel Domain
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Minmaxdog
Windows
Play cards to capture territories. Improve territories to get better cards and make the island your domain.
Why similar: 4X 32.8% ★, Strategy RPG 16.4%, Wargame 13.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.7%
- #58 Dominions 2 - The Ascension Wars
65% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Illwinter Game Design
Windows · Linux
Dominions II is turn based fantasy game in which you take the role of a powerful being that is trying to become the supreme god. The type of Gods can vary from magically powerful arch mages to old dragons or statues. The game features a large variety of spells and units.
Why similar: 4X 62.2% ★, Strategy 27.1%, Hand-drawn 10.7%
- #59 Chaos Galaxy 2
65% matchVery Positive84% of 316 reviews2023
Dev: Han ZhiyuPub: ChaosGalaxyStudio
Windows
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.
Why similar: 4X 28.7% ★, Strategy RPG 16%, Wargame 14.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.7%