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Turn-Based 4X-like Strategy: Build the peaceful kingdom of Atlantis into a flourishing civilization. Plan carefully or be ready to adapt as the ancient Gods of Olympus rain down floods, earthquakes, volcanoes and all types of disaster.

Reviews: No user reviews — 50%
Released: Coming soon
Developer: Crystalline Green Ltd.
Genres: Simulation, Strategy
Platforms: Windows

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    93% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,115 reviews2019
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    Median: 7.4 hrsMean: 32.7 hrs≥1hr: 91%

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    91% matchNo user reviews2027
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    90% matchMostly Positive77% of 13 reviews2025
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    89% matchVery Positive93% of 2,363 reviews2026
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    Windows · Mac

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    Windows · Mac

    Build your colony in the zombie apocalypse, gather resources, and defend against raids. Send your team to loot houses for supplies, advance through research, struggle to survive, and try to build your plane to return home.

    Why similar: 4X 26.6% ★, Grand Strategy 19.1%, City Builder 16.8%, Colony Sim 13.8%, Resource Management 7.5%

  57. #57 TOHOTOPIA
    64% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 793 reviews2026
    Dev: Remilia Command
    Windows
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 75%

    A 4X strategy craze sweeps Gensokyo! As the "Esports Tournament" begins, the girls join the fray. Warlords rise: will you be "Pharaoh" Remilia, "Emperor" Kaguya, "Great" Kanako, or "Philosopher King" Miko? Launch the game now, lead your empire, and dominate Gensokyo!

    Why similar: 4X 31.6% ★, Grand Strategy 17.7%, City Builder 15.5%, Historical 11.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.9%

  58. #58 Master of the Ages: Foundations of History
    66% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Sovereign Era Games
    Windows · Mac

    Command a civilization from antiquity to the modern era in a historical 4X focused on grand strategy over micro-management. Direct armies, research technologies, run spy networks, and shape your empire through deep, intuitive macro-mechanics.

    Why similar: 4X 32.7% ★, Grand Strategy 21.6%, Historical 13.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.3%, Hex Grid 7.4% ★

  59. #59 Kingdoms and Castles
    67% matchVery Positive94% of 31,455 reviews2017
    Dev: Lion Shield, LLC
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 16.2 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    Kingdoms and Castles is a city-building simulation game about growing a kingdom from a tiny hamlet to a sprawling city and imposing castle. Make trade agreements, alliance, and war with neighboring AI controlled kingdoms. Each villager and resource is individually simulated.

    Why similar: 4X 23.6% ★, City Builder 20.5%, Colony Sim 13.7%, Resource Management 8.8%, Economy 8.5%

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