- #1 Dynastic Era
97% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: LOONW
Windows
Simple map coloring game, And about history of ancient civilized, Mini ancient strategy game with a large world map to explore, in which you can simulate different ancient civilizations, the game will have different chapters showing ancient historical events.
Why similar: 4X 30.1% ★, Grand Strategy 17.2%, Strategy 10.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.8%, Wargame 9%
- #2 Terrol
96% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Max Krupp
Windows
Strategically place outposts & settlements to capture resources. Upgrade you empire and destroy all rivals!
Why similar: 4X 25.7% ★, Grand Strategy 18.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.9%, Medieval 7.9%, Strategy 7.2%
- #3 Clash of Cultures
96% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Zach
Windows · Mac
Clash of Cultures is an addictive turn based stratergy game that is simple to learn yet has a lot of depth. Research technologies, shape your government, progress through the ages, and conquer the world.
Why similar: 4X 34.5% ★, Grand Strategy 21%, Strategy 13.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.3%, Medieval 6.1%
- #4 Wartra
95% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Jens P. Behrens
Windows
Build a civilization from its first settlements into a mighty world power in this turn-based strategy game. Explore uncharted lands, expand your empire, forge lucrative trade relationships, and develop your economy and technology.
Why similar: 4X 30.6% ★, Grand Strategy 23.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 11%, Strategy 10.8%, Wargame 9%
- #5 万象战略
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: MeleePsycho
Windows
Myriad Strategies: a turn-based strategy game. Rule a nation amid wars, famine, plague, and refugees. Manage cities, talent, economy. The world shifts. Win by holding cities, stabilizing lives, solving refugee crises, building food systems & spy networks, or surviving the chaos.
Why similar: 4X 36.3% ★, Grand Strategy 21.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.1%, Strategy 9.6%, Medieval 7.9%
- #6 Kingdom Chronicle
93% matchMixed54% of 25 reviews2026
Dev: スタジオ白猫斎 / Studio HakubyousaiPub: くそげ工房 / Atelier KUSOGE
Windows
It looks deep, but plays simple. A turn-based strategy game where you can unify the continent in 1-2 hours per run. Become the ruler of a nation in a war-torn land, master domestic affairs, diplomacy and intrigue, and recruit, headhunt, and capture from 168 officers to carve out your own conquest.
Why similar: 4X 24.7% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 19.3%, Strategy 14.9%, Wargame 9.6%, Simulation 9.1%
- #7 Dominium Mundi
94% 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 48.4% ★, Grand Strategy 16.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.1%, Strategy 10.7%, Medieval 7.5%
- #8 Miniciv
92% matchNo user reviews
Dev: yyyz26
Windows
Miniciv is an accessible hex‑grid 4X turn‑based strategy. Start with one city and settler, explore and build your budding civilization into a mighty empire. Procedural maps and flexible playtime bring unique runs, pairing easy entry with deep political, trade, faith and industrial mechanics.
Why similar: 4X 40.8% ★, Grand Strategy 21.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 16.8%, Strategy 11.9%, War 3.7%
- #9 Mercatoria
91% match4 user reviews40% of 4 reviews2026
Dev: DKS
Windows
Turn-based grand strategy in the Age of Discovery. Develop a transport network, industrialise your economy, colonise the New World, and compete with five rival powers. Inspired by Imperialism 2. Early Access — built by one developer in his spare time.
Why similar: 4X 31% ★, Grand Strategy 19.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.9%, Wargame 10.6%, Strategy 9.9%
- #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 34.6% ★, Grand Strategy 21.3%, Strategy 13%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.7%, Wargame 9.4%
- #11 Samurai Conqueror
89% matchPositive100% of 21 reviews2026
Dev: Miura Production
Windows
Unify Japanese History! A Timeline Strategy Game Where History Itself Becomes the Battlefield.
Why similar: 4X 28.4% ★, Grand Strategy 20.4%, Wargame 9.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.6%, Strategy 7.9%
- #12 战国宏图
90% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 夜渔工作室
Windows
Warring States: Grand Ambitions is a grand strategy game set in ancient China. Rule as a feudal lord during the Spring and Autumn and Warring States eras. Shape your empire's fate with branching focus trees, city building, tech trees, and historical choices.
Why similar: 4X 38.2% ★, Grand Strategy 23.1%, Wargame 18.9%, Strategy 12.8%, Simulation 6.8%
- #13 Napoleon 1813
89% match9 user reviews67% of 9 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 38.2% ★, Grand Strategy 22.9%, Strategy 14.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.7%, War 5%
- #14 Cosmist
88% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Gulbrandr Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Expand your empire one sector at a time in a fast-paced turn-based 4X strategy game. Capture planets, harvest resources, command powerful fleets, and adapt your strategy with unique Emperors and unpredictable divine interventions. Play solo, or challenge rivals in tactical PvP.
Why similar: 4X 41.1% ★, Grand Strategy 23.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.6%, Strategy 9.8%, Resource Management 4.9%
- #15 Stellar Monarch 2
87% matchVery Positive89% of 133 reviews2022
Dev: Silver Lemur Games
Windows
Stellar Monarch 2 is a feudal space empire builder where you feel like the Emperor, not a logistics officer. Great noble houses, usurpers to the throne, rebels, assassins, court intrigues, disloyal admirals, incompetent governors and ever-present alien threat.
Why similar: 4X 44.8% ★, Grand Strategy 26.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.7%, Strategy 13.1%
- #16 Infinite Borders: Three Kingdoms
86% 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 34.3% ★, Grand Strategy 21.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.4%, Strategy 9.3%, War 6.2%
- #17 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 29.5% ★, Grand Strategy 20.5%, Wargame 11.5%, Medieval 9.7%, Strategy 7%
- #18 All Men Are Brothers / 水浒豪
85% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 221 Games
Windows
《水浒豪》是一款回合制战略游戏,是《三国志》、《文明》、《欧陆风云》的粉丝们不容错过的作品。您扮演山寨之主,运筹帷幄,纵横捭阖。原著中528位好汉、116处据点、49个势力在游戏中登场。被奸臣谋害,魂断蓼儿洼?呸!洒家要清君侧!慢着……洒家要当皇帝!兀那赵老官!给洒家从宝座上爬下来!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 27.8%, 4X 26.8% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 18.6%, Strategy 13.8%, Simulation 8.4%
- #19 Politon: Prologue
84% matchPositive88% of 24 reviews2023
Dev: Pinq Games
Windows · Mac
"Politon: Prologue" is the free prologue version of "Politon". This prologue includes a tutorial, game mechanics, and the prologue of the main story inside. Only Single-player modes are available.
Why similar: 4X 30.3% ★, Grand Strategy 19.6%, Wargame 11.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.3%, Strategy 7.9%
- #20 Conquer: Napoleonic Wars
84% matchMostly Positive76% of 78 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 31.5% ★, Grand Strategy 20.1%, Wargame 14.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.4%, Strategy 7.8%
- #21 Great Powers
82% matchMixed68% of 38 reviews2025
Dev: Flame-Dragons
Windows · Mac · Linux
A 4x global turn-based strategy game with a well-developed economic and military model.
Why similar: 4X 33% ★, Grand Strategy 20.7%, Wargame 12.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.7%, Strategy 8.6%
- #22 Clay Soldiers
83% matchMixed57% of 46 reviews2023
Dev: ArchDawn
Windows · Mac · Linux
The war rages on, choose to side with the Mercenaries, the Undead, the Angels, and more! Play through the single-player campaign, unifying the factions. Fight against other players and AI in the battleground's mode! Or strive for a conquest that takes you through the ages in war mode.
Why similar: 4X 28.7% ★, Grand Strategy 19.2%, Wargame 11.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.8%, Strategy 8%
- #23 Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War
82% matchVery Positive82% of 18,807 reviews2018
Dev: Proxy StudiosPub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 20.7 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Warhammer 40,000: Gladius – Relics of War brings you to a world of terror and violence. Four factions will engage in a brutal war for dominance over the planet’s resources. In the first turn-based 4X strategy game set in Warhammer 40,000 you will lead one of four unique factions.
Why similar: 4X 39% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 15.2%, Strategy 13.1%, Grand Strategy 11.8%, Wargame 8.9%
- #24 Wealth of Nations: Economic Strategy
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: WoN
Windows
Lead a nation through decades of political and economic challenges. Manage budgets, taxes, interest rates, crises, and public opinion in a deep grand-strategy simulation where every decision shapes your country's future.
Why similar: 4X 39.4% ★, Grand Strategy 23.8%, Strategy 15.3%, Simulation 10.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.3%
- #25 Kingdom's Life
81% matchMixed63% of 259 reviews2022
Dev: Strudio Company
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Kingdom's Life - Large turn-based global strategy game in pixel style. You have to create your own people and state. Can you lead the state to political, economic, technological and military triumph? It depends on you.
Why similar: 4X 33.3% ★, Grand Strategy 21.5%, Wargame 12%, Strategy 8.5%, Medieval 7.9%
- #26 Distant Worlds 2
79% matchMostly Positive71% of 3,566 reviews2022
Dev: CodeForcePub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows
Median: 8.5 hrsMean: 41.5 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Distant Worlds 2 is a vast, pausable real-time 4X space strategy game.
Why similar: 4X 44.7% ★, Grand Strategy 25.7%, Strategy 15.1%, Simulation 8.7%, Procedural Generation 2.2%
- #27 EOL: End Of Line
80% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: MLS Games, LLC
Windows
A sci-fi turn-based strategy game, no gimmicky mechanics just pure 4x glory.
Why similar: 4X 40.8% ★, Grand Strategy 25%, Strategy 15.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.4%, Tactical 4%
- #28 Old Stars
79% 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 39.8% ★, Grand Strategy 24.6%, Strategy 14.8%, Simulation 6.3%, Wargame 6.2%
- #29 荒野国度 LEGENDS OF THE WILD
78% 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 46.3% ★, Strategy 18.5%, Wargame 15.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 3.1%
- #30 三国.群英录
78% matchMixed57% of 14 reviews2025
Dev: DRAGONJOY Studios
Windows · Mac
点燃你的战魂,投身乱世掀起惊天风暴!化身铁血诸侯,号令三国名将,统领无敌雄师,在真实还原的三国版图上纵横沙场,血战四方!
Why similar: 4X 29.6% ★, Grand Strategy 20.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 12%, Wargame 11%, Strategy 7.9%
- #31 World War: Rome - Free Strategy Game
77% matchMixed67% of 24 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 33.4% ★, Grand Strategy 20.2%, Wargame 15.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.2%, Strategy 8.3%
- #32 Irkalla
76% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Nocturne Industries
Windows
Conquer Irkalla, a world of mortals torn apart by a war between eight civilizations! Command heroes, forge and break alliances, journey through five eras of history, and choose one of the Seven Truths to change the face of reality forever. A turn-based 4X strategy game.
Why similar: 4X 51.3% ★, Strategy 21.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 18.6%, War 7.3%, Indie 0.8%
- #33 Sengoku: Shadow Strikers
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ikemoto Systems
Windows · Mac · Linux
Turn your clan into a Sengoku legend in this tactical RPG. Recruit and train warriors, shape alliances, conquer castles, and alter history through brutal turn-based battles. Influence the outcome of feudal Japan in Sengoku: Shadow Strikers.
Why similar: 4X 36.3% ★, Grand Strategy 22.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.1%, Strategy 7.9%, Medieval 7%
- #34 Horizon
77% matchMixed59% of 477 reviews2014
Dev: L3O Interactive
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Horizon is a turn-based space strategy game of galactic exploration and conquest in which you are in control of humanity’s destiny. You will explore deep space, find new frontiers and discover alien artifacts hidden on long-abandoned planets.
Why similar: 4X 33.3% ★, Grand Strategy 23.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 10%, Strategy 8.8%, Wargame 8.6%
- #35 Palm Kingdoms 3
75% 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 30.4% ★, Grand Strategy 20.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.7%, Strategy 10%, War 8.5%
- #36 WARONOMY
75% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Aventine Legends
Windows
Waronomy is a turn-based fantasy strategy conquest wargame set in a medieval magic world, where strategy is everything: raise armies, empower heroes, forge elite stacks, and annihilate rival warlords until every castle on the map is yours.
Why similar: 4X 36.3% ★, Wargame 14.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.3%, Medieval 10.9%, Strategy 9.5%
- #37 Dominions 6 - Rise of the Pantokrator
73% matchVery Positive91% of 1,786 reviews2024
Dev: Illwinter Game Design
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 9.2 hrsMean: 45.5 hrs≥1hr: 75%
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 41.2% ★, Grand Strategy 19.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.5%, Strategy 12%, Wargame 9.6%
- #38 WarBoard: Arena Empire
74% 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 37.1% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 16.2%, Strategy 15.7%, Wargame 11.8%, Medieval 7.1%
- #39 Samhan: Where Korea Began
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: CODEMAPO
Windows · Mac
Silla's thousand-year reign is crumbling, and Gyeon Hwon, Gung Ye and Wang Geon rise to claim the peninsula. Command 500+ historical figures across a 3D Korea in this turn-based grand strategy of statecraft, diplomacy and war—and reunite the Three Han.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 25.9%, 4X 19% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 13.5%, Wargame 13.2%, Strategy 9.4%
- #40 HUMANKIND™ 2
73% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: AMPLITUDE Studios
Windows
Build a civilization that spans the ages in this historical turn-based strategy game. Combine evolving cultures, raise cities, command armies and expand your empire as a changing climate reshapes the world and your path through history.
Why similar: 4X 38.3% ★, Grand Strategy 20.2%, Strategy 14%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.8%, War 4.7%
- #41 Starithm
73% 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 37.4% ★, Grand Strategy 23.7%, Wargame 13.6%, Strategy 10.5%, Simulation 6.9%
- #42 Small Kingdoms Prologue
72% 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 33.3% ★, Grand Strategy 23%, Wargame 12.7%, Strategy 9.1%, Medieval 8.1%
- #43 Defense X
71% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Hcenter GamePub: 30 Game Studio
Windows
Build a defense strategy to protect the peace.
Why similar: 4X 43.4% ★, Strategy 18.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.2%, Simulation 12.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 5.6%
- #44 Mandate 1600: The East
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: RM GAME
Windows
At a turning point in history, decide the future of a nation. Mandate 1600: The East is a global historical grand strategy game. Govern lands and dynasty, secure your bloodline, grow through trade, and prevail in war. Rewrite history.
Why similar: 4X 29% ★, Grand Strategy 26.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.6%, Wargame 10.6%, Strategy 9.1%
- #45 Nova Historia
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: BairdyDev
Windows
A unique 4X real-time historical strategy game, set on a procedurally generated globe. Play from ancient times, right through to the modern day. Expand your empire, build settlements, units, buildings and construct world wonders. Make History, Your Way.
Why similar: 4X 46.3% ★, Grand Strategy 23.4%, Strategy 14.3%, Simulation 8.7%, Resource Management 3.6%
- #46 Oil Sheik: Dominion
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Reliq
Windows
Dominate five rival regions in a turn-based 4X. Save the world from Nihlex's evil alien forces in a race to conquer Mars' oil reserves. Research, boost your economy with stock trades, build units, fight tactical battles on a hex tile map. Are you strong enough to lead a united humanity to victory?
Why similar: 4X 34.3% ★, Grand Strategy 25%, Turn-Based Strategy 14%, Strategy 12.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 5%
- #47 三国画卷
70% 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 40.5% ★, Strategy 15.3%, Wargame 14.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.3%, Simulation 10.8%
- #48 Grand Strategy: The Three Kingdoms
69% matchPositive88% of 23 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 43.7% ★, Strategy 17.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.5%, Wargame 15.1%, War 4.7%
- #49 Hex Kingdoms
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Blue Sunset GamesPub: SIG Publishing
Windows
Hex Kingdoms is a turn-based strategy game set in medevial times with fantasy themes. Expand your kingdom, set up your defenses, train soldiers and monsters to become the only ruler of the land.
Why similar: 4X 32.8% ★, Grand Strategy 21.5%, Strategy 15.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.5%, War 8.1%
- #50 Vae Victis
70% 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 30.1% ★, Grand Strategy 16.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.8%, Wargame 11.9%, Strategy 8.4%
- #51 Rise of Realms
69% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Goat Works Ltd
Windows · Mac
Rise of Realms is a 4X RPG, for 1-6 players, in a medieval fantasy setting. Command an empire and recruit heroes to lead your armies. Use your tactical abilities to conquer the lands and reshape them in your image. Wishlist now.
Why similar: 4X 31% ★, Grand Strategy 19.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.5%, Wargame 10.2%, Medieval 9%
- #52 Mind Prison: The Last War
67% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2026
Dev: Rotten Sewer Productions
Windows
4X Lite Strategy Game where You are a war AI rebooting after 800 years of silence. Your orders are still active. The enemy is gone—so is everyone else. Conquer the galaxy, uncover corrupted memories, and face the horrifying truth: no one told you to stop.
Why similar: 4X 46.3% ★, Grand Strategy 28.2%, Strategy 17.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 6.1%, Combat 1.4%
- #53 War and Empires: 4X RTS Battle
69% matchMostly Negative38% of 41 reviews2022
Dev: DOWNJOY HK
Windows
War and Empires is a war strategy game set in the Middle Ages. It tells a story about the ferocious barbarians continued to expand into the empire's territory and occupied the holy city symbolizing imperial power in the dark ages!
Why similar: 4X 44.9% ★, Wargame 16.9%, Strategy 16.5%, Medieval 11.2%, Colorful 3%
- #54 COPS 2170 The Power of Law
68% matchMixed69% of 13 reviews2022
Dev: GFI
Windows
COPS 2170: The Power of Law is a hybrid of RPG and tactical strategy. The central storyline unfolds in the future where the cyberpunk culture and a highly-urban oriented society have populated North America.
Why similar: 4X 33.5% ★, Grand Strategy 20.8%, Wargame 12.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.9%, Strategy 8.9%
- #55 SATUS
68% matchPositive86% of 44 reviews2023
Dev: Strudio Company
Windows
SATUS - global fantasy strategy, in which you can lead one of the 4 fractions: magicians, dwarfs, dark side, hell virus. Every fraction is unique. Capture all the enemies, arrange the end of the world, build a great empire!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 28.2%, 4X 18.5% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 15.7%, War 10.6%, Strategy 9.5%
- #56 Commander: World War II
67% matchPositive87% of 31 reviews2023
Dev: GoldenGod Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Commander: World War II is a turn-based tactical game where you lead either the Allies or the Axis to victory. Deploy infantry, tanks, planes, and naval units, capture locations, use the terrain, and counter specialized units in intense battles. Design your own maps and dominate the battlefield.
Why similar: 4X 42.7% ★, Strategy 16.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.2%, Wargame 12.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 5.3%
- #57 Heroes, Warlords and Ruin
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Autware
Windows
Create your hero, manage resources, raise armies and build an empire. This fantasy turn-based 4x strategy game features empire management, large-scale tactical battles, and RPG mechanics.
Why similar: 4X 35.3% ★, Grand Strategy 21%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.3%, Medieval 8.7%, Strategy 8.4%
- #58 HUMANKIND™
66% matchMixed69% of 28,852 reviews2021
Dev: AMPLITUDE Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 7.4 hrsMean: 32.7 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Rewrite history by shaping a civilization as unique as you are. Combine 60 cultures from the Ancient Era to the Modern Age to lead your empire to victory. Build thriving cities, outsmart rivals in epic battles, spread your influence and leave your mark on HUMANKIND™.
Why similar: 4X 38.4% ★, Grand Strategy 20.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 17%, Strategy 16.4%, War 4.2%
- #59 Shattered Spheres
65% match3 user reviews100% of 3 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 44.1% ★, Grand Strategy 22.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.6%, Strategy 8.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 4.6%