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  1. #1 Stellar Sovereigns
    97% matchMixed69% of 29 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 20.3%, Grand Strategy 16.6%, Space Sim 15.7%, RTS 9.9%, Diplomacy 7.6%

  2. #2 NationWar:Annals
    96% matchMixed68% of 168 reviews2021
    Dev: Yiming
    Windows

    This is a deep focus on the Spring and Autumn period of the Warring States period of the grand strategy and real-time combat fusion sandbox game.

    Why similar: 4X 18.6%, Diplomacy 16.1%, Grand Strategy 15%, RTS 12%, Wargame 9.8%

  3. #3 CIVIREVIVAL
    96% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: DIMENSION CREATIONS LIMITED
    Windows

    In this 4X + RPG strategy game, lead humanity’s last ark and rebuild a new home among the mysterious ruins of the stars. Starting from nothing, you will develop technology, build powerful fleets, resist external threats, and shape the rebirth of human civilization.

    Why similar: 4X 17%, Wargame 16.6%, Space Sim 13.9%, Grand Strategy 13.7%, RTS 12.4%

  4. #4 Total Conflict: Resistance
    95% matchMostly Positive74% of 4,969 reviews2023
    Dev: Thunder Devs.
    Windows
    Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 20.5 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    Total Conflict: Resistance is a unique symbiosis of global strategy, tactics and first-person action. Realistic mass battles, many types of armored vehicles, weapons, uniforms, unique mechanics, immersive free gameplay. Lead any state and bring it to greatness!

    Why similar: Action RTS 15.7%, Grand Strategy 14.3%, 4X 13.4%, RTS 11.3%, Wargame 9.9%

  5. #5 Commanders Fury
    94% 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 23.9%, RTS 15.6%, Grand Strategy 14.4%, Diplomacy 9.7%, Real Time Tactics 7.5%

  6. #6 Knights of the Crusades
    94% matchMostly Positive75% of 165 reviews2025
    Dev: Reverie World StudiosPub: indie.io
    Windows

    Travel to the Holy Land with the First Crusades. Rise from a humble knight to the founding father of a world-spanning holy order. Lead through war, faith, diplomacy, and cunning schemes. Experience a unique blend of RTS, city-building, and sandbox gameplay, and shape history!

    Why similar: Grand Strategy 19.3%, Action RTS 15.1%, RTS 14%, 4X 13.7%, Diplomacy 10.6%

  7. #7 War For Galaxy: New Era
    93% matchMostly Negative41% of 37 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 22.3%, Grand Strategy 14%, RTS 13.4%, Space Sim 13.2%, Wargame 11.1%

  8. #8 Medieval Kingdom Wars
    92% matchMostly Positive76% of 2,602 reviews2019
    Dev: Reverie World StudiosPub: indie.io
    Windows
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Rewrite medieval history through bloody siege combat in a fusion of RTS and Grand Strategy genres. Rule, build, and serve your King as a minor lord in medieval Europe. Experience siege, field and naval combat with an unseen degree of brutality. Rogue-like progression, epic towns and battles await…

    Why similar: Grand Strategy 16.8%, 4X 15.5%, Diplomacy 14.8%, Action RTS 14.1%, RTS 11.9%

  9. #9 Star Trek: Infinite
    91% matchMixed42% of 3,468 reviews2023
    Dev: Nimble Giant EntertainmentPub: Paradox Interactive
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 19.2 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    Star Trek: Infinite is a grand strategy experience that lets you play your own Star Trek story as the leader of one of four major factions in the galaxy. Follow the specially crafted story or blaze your own trail in the first Star Trek grand strategy game.

    Why similar: 4X 22.5%, Grand Strategy 19.8%, Diplomacy 15.2%, Space Sim 12.2%, RTS 11.5%

  10. #10 Arinoa: Conquest
    91% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Alternate
    Windows

    Arinoa: Conquest is a real time grand strategy game with a focus on hero units, and combines elements of strategy, resource management, and light RPG mechanics. Gather resources, build your army, and conquer your enemies within the harsh world of Arinoa.

    Why similar: 4X 24.4%, Grand Strategy 20.1%, Action RTS 16%, RTS 13.6%, Real Time Tactics 10.4%

  11. #11 New Stars
    89% match5 user reviews60% of 5 reviews2026
    Dev: adamjr
    Windows · 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 22.2%, Grand Strategy 18.6%, Space Sim 14%, Real Time Tactics 10.6%, Wargame 9.1%

  12. #12 Space Reign
    88% matchMostly Positive76% of 377 reviews2026
    Dev: Propulsive Games
    Windows

    An indie space-sim and strategy game featuring ship and fleet combat mixed with RTS elements. Complete contracts and Claim sectors for your faction in the near-future, where resource exploiting corporations are in a state of constant conflict over territory control.

    Why similar: Space Sim 22.8%, Action RTS 16.7%, Real Time Tactics 13.9%, RTS 12.6%, War 6.1%

  13. #13 Riftborne
    86% matchPositive100% of 14 reviews2026
    Dev: Pitio Productions
    Windows

    Riftborne is a classic terminal based, real time, grand strategy game. Construct space ships. Take part in factional warfare. Hire galactic hit-men on your rivals. Raid neighbors for rare resources. Train spies to infiltrate enemy bases for key intel. Grow your empire to dominate the galaxy.

    Why similar: 4X 17.5%, Space Sim 14.6%, Grand Strategy 13.6%, Diplomacy 12.7%, RTS 10.6%

  14. #14 Total War: ROME REMASTERED
    87% matchMostly Positive77% of 13,138 reviews2021
    Dev: Creative AssemblyPub: SEGA
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 39.0 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    Total War: ROME REMASTERED lets you relive the legacy that defined the award-winning strategy game series. Remastered to 4K with multiple improvements to visuals as well as refinements to gameplay, it’s time to revisit a true classic. Not everyone gets a second chance to conquer the Roman Empire.

    Why similar: Grand Strategy 20.2%, 4X 19.7%, Diplomacy 13.5%, RTS 12.5%, Wargame 10.5%

  15. #15 WarTable: Democracy is Optional
    85% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Player One
    Windows

    WarTable is a real-time strategy sandbox where teams of up to nine players take command of a host nation. Build your military, shape your government, forge alliances—or betray them. In WarTable, strategy is everything, and democracy is just one of many options.

    Why similar: Grand Strategy 21.1%, Action RTS 19.8%, RTS 15.1%, Wargame 12.4%, Real Time Tactics 11.9%

  16. #16 Structura
    86% 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 24.6%, Grand Strategy 19.5%, Space Sim 18.8%, RTS 15.7%, Real Time Tactics 11.2%

  17. #17 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 27.9%, Grand Strategy 23%, RTS 16.2%, Real Time Tactics 12.8%, Strategy 5.5%

  18. #18 Leave No One Behind: Ia Drang
    84% matchMixed42% of 299 reviews2022
    Dev: Gaming 301
    Windows

    Leave No One Behind is tactical real time strategy war game. Experience some of the hardest battles fought during the Vietnam War in 1965 between US Army and the Army of the Northern Vietnam for landing zones X-Ray and Albany and for Plei Me special forces camp.

    Why similar: Action RTS 22.2%, RTS 16.7%, Wargame 14.3%, Real Time Tactics 13%, Cinematic 8.7%

  19. #19 Dune: Spice Wars
    82% matchMostly Positive79% of 13,257 reviews2023
    Dev: Shiro GamesPub: Funcom
    Windows
    Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 16.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    A 4X real-time strategy game from the developers of the critically acclaimed Northgard. Set in Frank Herbert’s groundbreaking Dune universe, you must lead your faction and battle for control and dominance over the harsh desert planet of Arrakis.

    Why similar: 4X 19.7%, Grand Strategy 16.4%, Diplomacy 15.5%, RTS 12.5%, Real Time Tactics 10.2%

  20. #20 Sins of a Solar Empire®: Rebellion
    83% matchVery Positive93% of 16,246 reviews2012
    Dev: Ironclad Games CorporationPub: Stardock Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 16.6 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Command a space-faring empire in Sins of a Solar Empire: Rebellion, the new stand-alone expansion that combines 4X depth with real-time strategy gameplay.

    Why similar: 4X 19.6%, Diplomacy 17.6%, Grand Strategy 16.7%, Space Sim 15.3%, RTS 12.3%

  21. #21 Territorial Conquest
    81% matchMixed50% of 14 reviews2026
    Dev: Uğur CANPub: Stechkom Software
    Windows

    Lead your nation in Territorial Conquest through the Middle Ages, WWII, and Modern Era. Expand borders, build armies, trade, sabotage enemies, make political decisions, and conquer the world in immersive real-time strategy.

    Why similar: Grand Strategy 22.2%, Action RTS 19.9%, RTS 15.3%, Real Time Tactics 11.6%, Wargame 10.8%

  22. #22 Three Kingdoms: Innovatory
    81% matchMixed59% of 973 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: 4X 23.6%, Grand Strategy 19.2%, RTS 15.9%, Wargame 15.2%, Real Time Tactics 13.7%

  23. #23 Tachyon Wars
    82% 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 29.7%, Grand Strategy 21.5%, Real Time Tactics 11.3%, Strategy 9.2%, Wargame 6.4%

  24. #24 Final Vanguard
    80% 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 22.6%, Grand Strategy 19%, Diplomacy 14.5%, RTS 13.2%, Wargame 10.6%

  25. #25 NULLSPACE
    79% 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: Grand Strategy 18.4%, 4X 16.4%, Space Sim 13.5%, RTS 13.3%, Wargame 12%

  26. #26 Small Kingdoms Prologue
    78% matchMostly Positive75% of 32 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 24.6%, Grand Strategy 22.1%, RTS 15.8%, Wargame 12.7%, Real Time Tactics 12.5%

  27. #27 Sovereign Stars
    77% 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 26.9%, Grand Strategy 22.4%, Wargame 13.8%, Real Time Tactics 13.6%, Strategy 5.8%

  28. #28 Gewevo : Interstellar
    79% matchNo user reviews2021
    Dev: Victor Filipiak
    Windows

    Gewevo : Interstallar is a space strategy game derived from the tabletop RPG universe Gewevo. It offers an approach a little closer to a wargame with regard to the empire management aspect. Made with passion by a one-man team;)

    Why similar: 4X 32%, Action RTS 22.5%, RTS 18.6%, Strategy 10.1%, War 6.6%

  29. #29 CHAOTIC ERA
    77% matchMixed50% of 36 reviews2024
    Dev: BOBBY TECHNOLOGY
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    AT THE LIMITS OF EARTH, AT THE EXTREMITY OF HEAVEN. A REAL-TIME STRATEGY NIGHTMARE.

    Why similar: 4X 24.5%, Action RTS 19.8%, RTS 15.2%, Space Sim 12.1%, Real Time Tactics 7.4%

  30. #30 Beyond Astra
    76% 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 22.4%, Grand Strategy 18.1%, Diplomacy 13.7%, Wargame 11.3%, RTS 11%

  31. #31 SteamPowered
    76% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: IonForce StudioPub: IonForce Studio
    Windows

    A steampunk RTS set in a world ruled by AI. Create autonomous steam-powered machines, manage resources, and rebuild civilization. Explore the ruined surface and reclaim territories abandoned by decaying artificial intelligence systems.

    Why similar: Grand Strategy 23.2%, Action RTS 21.4%, RTS 17.4%, Wargame 13.6%, Strategy 6.1%

  32. #32 SunWars
    75% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Bode
    Windows

    Over 500,000 players on mobile! Sun Wars is a real-time strategy game set in a galactic war between suns. Build and boost your solar system, attack enemy suns, avoid deadly black holes, and manage energy wisely. Only smart tactics and strategy will let you survive and win the war.

    Why similar: Action RTS 23.8%, Grand Strategy 17.1%, Space Sim 17.1%, Real Time Tactics 14.5%, RTS 12.9%

  33. #33 Solar Wave
    75% matchNo user 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 26.3%, Grand Strategy 23.4%, RTS 15%, Wargame 12.7%, Strategy 5.7%

  34. #34 Gemini Wars
    78% 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: 4X 21.6%, Grand Strategy 17.9%, Space Sim 14.4%, Wargame 11.8%, RTS 11.6%

  35. #35 Existence: The Outer Reach
    74% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Cozy Orchards
    Windows

    Existence is a strategy game on a massive scale. Lead your expanding empire, explore the galaxy, and master simultaneous space and planetary battles. Engage in solo play or team up with friends for intense PvP and co-op action.

    Why similar: Diplomacy 22.3%, 4X 19.6%, Grand Strategy 15.9%, Space Sim 13.1%, RTS 11.6%

  36. #36 Starithm
    74% 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 28.5%, Grand Strategy 23.4%, RTS 16%, Wargame 14%, Strategy 6.3%

  37. #37 十面冲突 Clash of ten sides
    73% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: 爱玩小灰
    Windows

    《十面冲突》是一款即时策略对战竞技游戏,在游戏中,玩家雇佣武装力量进行对战,有各种各样的兵种等你来雇佣,注意彼此的出兵种类,这样你才能知己知彼,百战百胜。干掉对方的基地,胜利就是你的,你能成功吗?那就来挑战吧!

    Why similar: Action RTS 24.4%, RTS 19.3%, Real Time Tactics 14.9%, Grand Strategy 11.4%, War 9.3%

  38. #38 Power & Revolution 2022 Edition
    73% matchMixed59% of 961 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 23.9%, Grand Strategy 20.7%, RTS 13.6%, Wargame 12.4%, Real Time Tactics 10.6%

  39. #39 WarOS
    71% matchPositive86% of 43 reviews2025
    Dev: The7 Studio
    Windows

    Step into the world of galactic combat in "WarOS", a Chinese sci-fi game! It creates its own structure, integrating the core gameplay of RTS with the details, plot and growth system of RPG, simplifying complex micro-manipulation, and making the game experience both fun and exhilarating.

    Why similar: RTS 16.4%, Wargame 14.3%, Action RTS 13.8%, Real Time Tactics 13.6%, Space Sim 13.5%

  40. #40 Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Realms of Ruin
    72% matchMixed52% of 3,032 reviews2023
    Dev: Frontier Developments
    Windows
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Wage a campaign of brutal conquest in this realm-shattering real-time strategy game set in the Warhammer Age of Sigmar universe. Become a warlord and lead four unique factions to conquer the wild and savage Realm of Ghur in tense and tactical battles.

    Why similar: Action RTS 23.5%, RTS 17.4%, Real Time Tactics 14.2%, Wargame 13.6%, Cinematic 9%

  41. #41 Instant War
    72% matchMixed67% of 85 reviews2022
    Dev: Playwing LTD
    Windows

    Embark on a military strategy 4X RTS game, in a world where your battle tactics and your massive army are the keys to victory. Instant War delivers an amazing battlefield experience in a realistic military game. As a commander, you develop your military base and lead your army to victory!

    Why similar: 4X 25.7%, Action RTS 21.3%, Grand Strategy 21.2%, Wargame 13.6%, War 6%

  42. #42 Muskets VR
    71% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Swordmaster2k Games
    Windows

    Put on your VR headset and fix that bayonet. Muskets VR is an immersive real-time strategy shooter set in the Napoleonic era. Prepare your musket, take charge of your troops, and head forth into battle at Waterloo.

    Why similar: Grand Strategy 26.5%, Action RTS 18.4%, RTS 18.1%, Wargame 10.2%, Real Time Tactics 10.2%

  43. #43 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Souzou
    73% matchVery Positive86% of 1,212 reviews2014
    Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
    Windows
    Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 37.6 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    The 14th entry of the the historical simulation series "Nobunaga's Ambition." Become a daimyō of the Warring States era, and unite the land! With "the creation of a new age" as the key concept, this title features beautifully recreated castle towns, dynamic battlefield action and dramatic event scenes.

    Why similar: Diplomacy 20.1%, Grand Strategy 18.9%, Wargame 15.6%, RTS 14.2%, Real Time Tactics 13.8%

  44. #44 Armored Brigade II
    69% matchVery Positive90% of 220 reviews2025
    Dev: Veitikka StudiosPub: Matrix Games
    Windows

    Armored Brigade II revolutionizes real-time tactical warfare in 3D, focusing on the intense combined arms combat of the Cold War era, from 1965 to 1991. Boasting a meticulously researched database and huge real-world terrain maps, this game offers an unparalleled combat simulation experience.

    Why similar: Grand Strategy 22.1%, Action RTS 20.2%, RTS 17.9%, Wargame 16%, War 7%

  45. #45 DRONE PERSPECTIVE
    69% matchVery Positive92% of 90 reviews2025
    Dev: Demetri LindPub: VEIL Production
    Windows

    Real-time dynamic tactics with the strong focus on squad positioning and collaboration. Connect to the warzone from your home PC and orchestrate modern military operations from the Drone Perspective.

    Why similar: Action RTS 20.4%, RTS 16.5%, Wargame 16%, Real Time Tactics 13.8%, War 8.9%

  46. #46 World Warfare & Economics
    70% matchMixed63% of 666 reviews2023
    Dev: Okron Studio
    Windows · Mac

    Take control of any nation and shape its future. Manage resources, trade, and taxes, engage in real-time warfare, navigate global diplomacy, and react to dynamic world events. Build a thriving economy, forge alliances, and command armies in a constantly evolving world!

    Why similar: 4X 20.7%, Grand Strategy 19.3%, Diplomacy 15.1%, RTS 13.1%, Real Time Tactics 10.8%

  47. #47 Clash of Stars
    70% matchMixed52% of 29 reviews2023
    Dev: Star Magic
    Windows

    MMO Real-time strategy star game.

    Why similar: 4X 25.7%, RTS 15.9%, Wargame 15.3%, Space Sim 12.5%, Real Time Tactics 11.7%

  48. #48 Star Zeal 4x
    70% 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 24.5%, Grand Strategy 19.9%, Space Sim 17.1%, RTS 14.3%, Real Time Tactics 10.3%

  49. #49 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Sphere of Influence - Ascension
    71% matchMostly Positive70% of 1,078 reviews2016
    Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
    Windows
    Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 23.9 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    In the simulation game series "Nobunaga's Ambition", players aim to unify Japan in the troubled times of the Warring States era. In this release we include "Officer Play" for the first time in the series, allowing players to advance from retainer to Castle Lord and then on to Daimyo.

    Why similar: Diplomacy 20.7%, Grand Strategy 19%, Wargame 15.6%, RTS 14.4%, Real Time Tactics 13.6%

  50. #50 Ultimate General: American Revolution
    68% matchMixed54% of 1,053 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: 4X 25.4%, Grand Strategy 25.3%, RTS 15.6%, Wargame 13.7%, War 7.8%

  51. #51 Spell Legion
    68% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Alberto Suárez
    Windows

    A RTS/action RPG strategy game with the combination of a Top-down/Third person view, letting you to Command your Army with orders and increase it using buildings along all factions in a Unique Fantasy World.

    Why similar: Grand Strategy 21.1%, Action RTS 18.8%, RTS 18.3%, Wargame 14.7%, Real Time Tactics 14.5%

  52. #52 Dynasty Protocol
    67% matchPositive80% of 25 reviews2025
    Dev: Ellipses Studios
    Windows

    Command your space fleet, mine asteroids, and conquer colonies in this immersive real-time strategy game. Build powerful space stations, upgrade your ships through combat experience, and manage vital resources as you expand your dynasty across a star system.

    Why similar: 4X 27.5%, Grand Strategy 22.6%, Real Time Tactics 13.2%, Strategy 6.4%, Space 5.5%

  53. #53 Nations
    66% matchVery Positive87% of 95 reviews2025
    Dev: Krzysztof SteinerPub: Krzysztof Steiner Games
    Windows

    Select an era, a nation and lead it to greatness or decay. Develop the economy and society, or focus on military and territorial expansion. In Nations you can rule your people for centuries – from ancient times to the modern day and beyond. You shape your state, history and map of the world.

    Why similar: Grand Strategy 22.7%, RTS 17.9%, Action RTS 16.1%, Wargame 14.1%, Diplomacy 13.9%

  54. #54 Stellar Reach
    66% matchMostly Positive78% of 32 reviews2025
    Dev: Stelleas
    Windows

    Stellar Reach is a 4X hard sci-fi strategy game where you control a faction vying for dominance across a hostile galactic frontier. Guide your empire through conquest, prosperity, or industrial power as you advance through six distinct tech trees and forge your path to victory.

    Why similar: 4X 31.8%, Grand Strategy 18.7%, RTS 12.2%, Strategy 6.6%, War 5.9%

  55. #55 Line War
    67% matchVery Positive80% of 1,158 reviews2022
    Dev: Studio Centurion
    Windows
    Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 10.3 hrs≥1hr: 71%

    A new type of RTS with elements from 4X, Wargame, and Real-Time Tactics. Draw commands and execute a superior strategy to defeat your opponent, focusing on high-level decisions rather than constant micromanagement.

    Why similar: Action RTS 19.5%, 4X 17.4%, RTS 15.6%, Grand Strategy 14.4%, Real Time Tactics 12.3%

  56. #56 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Sphere of Influence
    69% matchVery Positive83% of 614 reviews2015
    Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
    Windows
    Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 17.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Become a Daimyo of the Warring States period of Japanese history in NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION, a historical simulation game of conquest and domination. It is the 30th anniversary of this series and this current release, NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Sphere of Influence, is the crown of the series.

    Why similar: Grand Strategy 21.8%, Diplomacy 16.9%, RTS 15.3%, Wargame 13.2%, Real Time Tactics 11.8%

  57. #57 Galactic Ruler
    67% matchMixed49% of 121 reviews2022
    Dev: BattleGoat Studios
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 96%

    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 21.7%, Grand Strategy 17.8%, Space Sim 16.6%, Real Time Tactics 15.7%, RTS 11%

  58. #58 Veterans: Napoleonic Wars
    66% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Tactical Boar
    Windows

    Experience the ultimate Napoleonic Wars Wargame where every volley matters. Command history and turn the tides of war in this immersive Real-Time Strategy experience. Quick decisions and keen tactical formations are the only things that stand between your troops and victory.

    Why similar: Action RTS 22.7%, Grand Strategy 16.9%, Wargame 16.2%, Real Time Tactics 14.2%, RTS 13.1%

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Games Like Descending Empires

Based on tag similarity + player behavior
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