- #1 Dominions 5 - Warriors of the Faith
97% matchVery Positive94% of 2,171 reviews2017
Dev: Illwinter Game Design
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.7 hrsMean: 100.0 hrs≥1hr: 74%
In Dominions 5 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 huge titans or large monuments. Dominions is a deep 4x turn based strategy game with a very large variety of spells and units.
Why similar: 4X 27.3% ★, God Game 20.1% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 16.8%, Grand Strategy 15.6% ★, Strategy 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: The direct predecessor to the seed game, offering a nearly identical experience with slightly different mechanics and balance.
- #2 Dominions 4: Thrones of Ascension
96% matchVery Positive91% of 1,451 reviews2013
Dev: Illwinter Game Design
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 47.9 hrs≥1hr: 65%
You are a God! You are master and ruler of a loyal nation. You have unimaginable powers at your disposal. You have claimed this world as yours. But there are others who stand in your way. You must defeat and destroy these pretenders. Only then can you ascend to godhood and become the new Pantokrator.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 23.5% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 22%, 4X 20.7% ★, God Game 13.2% ★, Strategy 12.8%
Why You'll Like It: An earlier entry in the series that established the core god-game mechanics and deep spellcasting systems.
- #3 Conquest of Elysium 5
96% matchVery Positive90% of 1,955 reviews2021
Dev: Illwinter Game Design
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 9.6 hrsMean: 35.3 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Conquest of Elysium 5 is a quick turn based fantasy strategy game with a touch of rogue-like. The game is full of depth, details and monsters. There are also a huge number of factions, each with its own unique gameplay and magic rituals.
Why similar: 4X 43.2% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 19.1%, Asynchronous Multiplayer 18.1% ★, Strategy 8.9%, Fantasy 5.3%
Why You'll Like It: Developed by the same team, this game shares the same engine and lore while focusing on a more roguelike, fast-paced 4X experience.
- #4 Age of Wonders 4
95% matchVery Positive81% of 22,944 reviews2023
Dev: Triumph StudiosPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 22.4 hrsMean: 60.9 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Rule a fantasy realm of your own design! Explore new magical realms in Age of Wonders’ signature blend of 4X strategy and turn-based tactical combat. Control a faction that grows and changes as you expand your empire with each turn!
Why similar: 4X 41.6% ★, Grand Strategy 21.1% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 16.5%, Strategy 8.7%, Fantasy 4.9%
Why You'll Like It: A modern fantasy 4X that excels in unit customization and deep magical research, mirroring the god-like progression of Dominions.
- #5 Shadow Empire
94% 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: 4X 31.2% ★, Asynchronous Multiplayer 19.4% ★, Grand Strategy 16.8% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 12.3%, Wargame 10.8%
Why You'll Like It: A deeply complex wargame that matches the logistical and strategic depth found in the more intense scenarios of Dominions.
- #6 Master of Magic
94% matchMostly Positive71% of 1,220 reviews2022
Dev: MuHa GamesPub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 12.9 hrs≥1hr: 62%
Take up the role of a great wizard, wield powerful spells, command fantasy races and challenge your rivals in this remake of a cult turn-based strategy classic. Do you have what it takes to become Master of Magic?
Why similar: 4X 41.9% ★, Grand Strategy 21.4% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 16.7%, Strategy 8.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 6.3%
Why You'll Like It: A classic fantasy 4X that heavily emphasizes spellcasting and diverse unit types, serving as a foundational inspiration for the genre.
- #7 Deity Empires
93% matchVery Positive86% of 340 reviews2018
Dev: BaileyHausdorff Systems
Windows
Deity Empires is a 4X, turn-based strategy game with a powerful “just one more turn” feel! Enter an intricate fantasy world as one of many deities posed to become ruler of the world.
Why similar: 4X 42.3% ★, Grand Strategy 19.3% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 13.7%, Strategy 11.2%, God Game 8.4% ★
Why You'll Like It: A 4X game that puts you in the role of a god, featuring deep RPG elements and massive unit variety similar to the seed game.
- #8 ENDLESS Legend™
92% matchVery Positive83% of 19,068 reviews2014
Dev: AMPLITUDE Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 22.1 hrs≥1hr: 80%
ENDLESS Legend™ is a 4X turn-based fantasy strategy game by the creators of ENDLESS Space™ and Dungeon of the ENDLESS™. Control every aspect of your civilization as you struggle to save your homeworld Auriga. Create your own Legend!
Why similar: 4X 51.3% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 18.6%, Strategy 15.9%, Grand Strategy 6.1% ★, Fantasy 5.3%
Why You'll Like It: A fantasy 4X with highly distinct faction mechanics and a focus on tactical combat that rewards strategic planning.
- #9 Old World
91% matchVery Positive82% of 6,828 reviews2022
Dev: Mohawk GamesPub: Hooded Horse
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 12.0 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Old World is a revolutionary new historical strategy game where you lead your dynasty over generations of rule against rival kings and queens. Wage massive wars, manage your court, and build a dynasty — or watch your empire crumble to dust. What legacy will you leave behind?
Why similar: 4X 42.3% ★, Grand Strategy 24.3% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 16.6%, Strategy 8.5%, Co-op 3.9%
Why You'll Like It: A deep 4X strategy game that emphasizes character and dynasty management, providing a complex political layer similar to grand strategy titles.
- #10 Warlock - Master of the Arcane
91% matchVery Positive86% of 2,638 reviews2012
Dev: Ino-Co PlusPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 91%
In a time of chaotic upheaval, the player takes the role of a great mage, a warlord vying for ultimate power.
Why similar: 4X 46.6% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 28.1%, Strategy 16%, Fantasy 6.9%, Multiplayer 2.1%
Why You'll Like It: A fantasy 4X focused on magical warfare and exploration, capturing the high-fantasy feel of Dominions.
- #11 Songs of Conquest
89% matchVery Positive86% of 13,519 reviews2024
Dev: LavapotionPub: Coffee Stain Publishing
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 11.4 hrs≥1hr: 80%
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 51.2% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 20.6%, Strategy 9.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 8.8%, Fantasy 5.9%
Why You'll Like It: A turn-based fantasy strategy game that combines empire building with tactical, grid-based combat.
- #12 Dominions 3: The Awakening
90% matchVery Positive81% of 126 reviews2013
Dev: Illwinter Game Design
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 24 minMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 40%
The Old God has left the world and the pretenders are awakening and coming out from hiding. You start the game by designing one of the pretender gods that will compete for true ascension to godhood. The type of god can range from a magically powerful arch mage to an ancient kraken or a mystic monolith that people pray to.
Why similar: 4X 23.9% ★, Grand Strategy 19.5% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 17.9%, God Game 16.7% ★, Strategy 16.1%
Why You'll Like It: An older title in the series that remains a cult classic for its deep, uncompromising strategic mechanics.
- #13 Conquest of Elysium 4
89% matchVery Positive89% of 567 reviews2015
Dev: Illwinter Game Design
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 35.0 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Conquest of Elysium 4 is a quick turn based fantasy strategy game with a touch of rogue-like. The game is full of depth, details and monsters. There are also a huge number of factions, each with its own unique gameplay and magic rituals.
Why similar: 4X 46% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 22.1%, Strategy 20.6%, Fantasy 7.4%, Multiplayer 3.3%
Why You'll Like It: An earlier iteration of the series that provides a similar blend of procedural generation and fantasy strategy.
- #14 Field of Glory: Empires
88% matchVery Positive82% of 869 reviews2019
Dev: AgeodPub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 30.5 hrs≥1hr: 58%
Field of Glory: Empires is a grand strategy game in which you will have to move in an intricate and living tapestry of nations and tribes, each one with their distinctive culture.
Why similar: 4X 34% ★, Grand Strategy 23.1% ★, Strategy 13.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.3%, Wargame 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: A grand strategy wargame that focuses on the logistical and historical complexities of managing an empire.
- #15 Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War
87% matchVery Positive82% of 18,612 reviews2018
Dev: Proxy StudiosPub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 20.6 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 42.6% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 17.4%, Strategy 11.3%, Grand Strategy 11.2% ★, Wargame 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: A 4X game that strips away diplomacy to focus entirely on tactical combat and unit variety.
- #16 Total War: WARHAMMER III
86% matchMostly Positive71% of 147,533 reviews2022
Dev: CREATIVE ASSEMBLYPub: SEGA
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 28.7 hrsMean: 150.6 hrs≥1hr: 94%
The cataclysmic conclusion to the Total War: WARHAMMER trilogy is here. Rally your forces and step into the Realm of Chaos, a dimension of mind-bending horror where the very fate of the world will be decided. Will you conquer your Daemons… or command them?
Why similar: Grand Strategy 38.1% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 28.4%, Strategy 16.2%, Fantasy 6.9%, PvP 3.5%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a massive scale of fantasy unit variety and tactical battles that appeal to the wargame side of Dominions.
- #17 Millennia
86% matchMixed67% of 3,777 reviews2024
Dev: C Prompt GamesPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 14.3 hrsMean: 36.2 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Create your own nation in Millennia, a historical turn-based 4X game that challenges your strategic prowess across 10,000 years of history, from the dawn of humanity to our possible futures.
Why similar: 4X 44% ★, Grand Strategy 23.8% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 18%, Strategy 8.7%, PvP 2.8%
Why You'll Like It: A grand strategy 4X that allows for deep historical progression and complex nation-building decisions.
- #18 Wizards and Warlords
85% matchVery Positive83% of 259 reviews2020
Dev: Valravn Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Wizards and Warlords is an indie turn-based strategy game, where you play in a randomly generated fantasy world, contending with rival wizards, warlords, roaming marauders and hidden ancient evils. Create a customized sovereign or choose from one of many predefined templates.
Why similar: 4X 41.4% ★, Grand Strategy 21.3% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 18.1%, Strategy 9.7%, Fantasy 5.6%
Why You'll Like It: A fantasy 4X that focuses on magic and empire building, capturing the spirit of classic turn-based strategy games.
- #19 Warlock 2: The Exiled
84% matchMixed70% of 1,305 reviews2014
Dev: Ino-Co PlusPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 11.3 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Warlock 2 is a turn-based strategy game of fantasy warfare. Rival against Great Mages, lead mighty armies into fierce battles, wield ancient magic and faith as your weapons.
Why similar: 4X 46.9% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 22%, Strategy 21.2%, Fantasy 8.4%, Multiplayer 1.4%
Why You'll Like It: Expands on the magical warfare of its predecessor with more complex spellcasting and tactical map exploration.
- #20 Distant Worlds 2
83% matchMostly Positive71% of 3,552 reviews2022
Dev: CodeForcePub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows
Median: 8.5 hrsMean: 41.2 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Distant Worlds 2 is a vast, pausable real-time 4X space strategy game.
Why similar: 4X 56.4% ★, Grand Strategy 28.1% ★, Strategy 15.1%, Singleplayer 0.5%
Why You'll Like It: A complex 4X simulation that offers a level of depth and scale comparable to the most intricate grand strategy games.
- #21 Godking: Master of Rituals
84% 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: 4X 36.5% ★, Strategy 34.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.7%, Wargame 10.1%, Fantasy 4.1%
Why You'll Like It: A fantasy 4X that emphasizes god-like powers and ritual magic as the primary means of influencing the game world.
- #22 Knights of Honor II: Sovereign
82% matchMostly Positive77% of 6,695 reviews2022
Dev: Black Sea GamesPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 13.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Become the king and fight over Europe in this fresh take on medieval real-time grand strategy. Manage provinces, gather armies, initiate diplomacy, and dabble in espionage. The path is open: become the true Sovereign of your people and bring them to glory.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 46.7% ★, Strategy 25.9%, 4X 23.6% ★, Multiplayer 3.3%, Singleplayer 0.5%
Why You'll Like It: A grand strategy game that balances nation management with real-time tactical battles in a medieval setting.
- #23 Aggressors: Ancient Rome
82% matchVery Positive82% of 281 reviews2018
Dev: Kubat SoftwarePub: Kube Games
Windows
A mix of deep gameplay and rich historical flavor, Aggressors: Ancient Rome lets you relive history as the ruler of one of the mighty civilizations of the ancient Mediterranean. Choose one of twenty available factions and conquer the world.
Why similar: 4X 47.9% ★, Grand Strategy 22.5% ★, Strategy 14.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 4.7%
Why You'll Like It: A deep 4X game that focuses on the logistics and historical simulation of ancient warfare.
- #24 Galactic Civilizations IV
79% matchMostly Positive73% of 2,564 reviews2023
Dev: Stardock Entertainment
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 22.2 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Take command of a civilization that has just achieved faster-than-light travel in Galactic Civilizations IV, the newest entry in the award-winning space 4X strategy game series. Explore the galaxy, colonize worlds, shape cultures, make alliances, fight wars and pioneer new technologies.
Why similar: 4X 44.2% ★, Grand Strategy 26.5% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 16.2%, Strategy 8.5%, Multiplayer 4%
Why You'll Like It: A deep 4X game with extensive empire customization and complex political systems.
- #25 Wizard Warfare
80% matchVery Positive97% of 63 reviews2019
Dev: Psyanotek Limited
Windows
Wizard Warfare is a fantasy-themed, 4X-style, turn-based strategy game with a strategic empire management layer supported by a detailed tactical battle simulation layer.
Why similar: 4X 58.5% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 22%, Strategy 12.3%, Fantasy 6.9%, Singleplayer 0.3%
Why You'll Like It: A fantasy 4X that focuses on magical combat and unit management, providing a streamlined but challenging experience.
- #26 Worlds of Magic
81% matchMixed50% of 590 reviews2015
Dev: Wastelands InteractivePub: Conglomerate 5
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Worlds of Magic is a 4X turn-based strategy game. Players can explore and conquer an almost limitless number of procedurally generated universes, using military and magical power to overcome their foes. Found cities, raise armies, research and cast spells, hire powerful heroes, and create powerful magical artifacts.
Why similar: 4X 53.6% ★, Strategy 21.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 18.9%, Fantasy 5.9%
Why You'll Like It: A fantasy 4X that draws heavy inspiration from classic magic-heavy strategy games, focusing on spell research and tactical combat.
- #27 Planar Conquest
81% matchMixed61% of 582 reviews2016
Dev: Wastelands InteractivePub: Conglomerate 5
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Become an all-powerful Sorcerer Lord and lead one of 8 different races to the ultimate victory. Explore multiple planes of existence, raid dungeons, and conquer cities. Expand your armies, cast mighty spells, and summon godly creatures to do your bidding. Fight the enemies in D20 OGL battles.
Why similar: 4X 50.8% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 20.5%, Strategy 17.5%, Wargame 7%, Fantasy 4.2%
Why You'll Like It: A fantasy 4X that features a strong emphasis on spellcasting and tactical combat across multiple planes of existence.
- #28 Demise of Nations
79% matchVery Positive81% of 556 reviews2017
Dev: Noble Master LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 55%
Demise of Nations is a 4X turn-based grand strategy wargame covering the rise of Rome till the fall of modern civilization.
Why similar: 4X 45.7% ★, Grand Strategy 22.4% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 17.2%, Strategy 9.9%, Multiplayer 4.3%
Why You'll Like It: A 4X strategy game that emphasizes multiplayer competition and grand-scale conquest in a historical setting.
- #29 Strategic Command WWII: World at War
78% matchVery Positive84% of 614 reviews2018
Dev: Fury SoftwarePub: Matrix Games
Windows
Strategic Command WWII: World At War is your chance to re-fight the 20th century’s greatest conflict, from Poland to China, Normandy to the Pacific, on a map encompassing the globe.
Why similar: Strategy 49.9%, Grand Strategy 29% ★, Wargame 21.1%
Why You'll Like It: A hardcore wargame that appeals to players who enjoy the military complexity and unit management of Dominions.
- #30 Unity of Command II
78% matchMostly Positive80% of 2,200 reviews2019
Dev: 2x2 Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 18.6 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Unity of Command II is the sequel to one of the most critically acclaimed strategy games of all time; a game critics called 'the perfect gateway' into computer war games.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 31.2% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 21.8%, Strategy 20.7%, Wargame 20.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 5.6%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the logistical and tactical challenges of wargaming, rewarding players who master supply lines and positioning.
- #31 Elemental: Reforged
76% matchMostly Positive73% of 501 reviews2026
Dev: Stardock Entertainment
Windows
A 4X strategy game in a fantasy RPG world. Create your own sovereign hero, build a dynasty, design custom units, and wage turn-based war across a world that's different every time you play. Every unit is an individual with their own name, gear, and story.
Why similar: 4X 44.9% ★, Grand Strategy 23.7% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 17.7%, Strategy 8.3%, Fantasy 5.4%
- #32 Age of Wonders III
77% matchVery Positive80% of 12,812 reviews2014
Dev: Triumph StudiosPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 18.6 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Age of Wonders III is the long anticipated sequel to the award-winning strategy series. Delivering a unique mix of Empire Building, Role Playing and Warfare, Age of Wonders III offers the ultimate in turn-based fantasy strategy for veterans of the series and new players alike!
Why similar: 4X 40.1% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 25.4%, Strategy 20.9%, Fantasy 5.9%, Grand Strategy 4.2% ★
- #33 Total War: WARHAMMER II
75% matchVery Positive93% of 121,438 reviews2017
Dev: CREATIVE ASSEMBLYPub: SEGA
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 40.5 hrsMean: 178.8 hrs≥1hr: 93%
The forces of Lustria await your command. Choose your Legendary Lord, expand your armies, forge alliances in a strategic turn-based campaign, and unleash the might of your monstrous forces in fast-paced real-time battles.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 29.1% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 21.9%, Strategy 19.4%, 4X 11.7% ★, Fantasy 7.8%
- #34 Conquest of Elysium 3
77% matchVery Positive81% of 332 reviews2012
Dev: Illwinter Game Design
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 18 minMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 38%
Conquest of Elysium 3 (CoE3) is a streamlined turn based fantasy strategy game with a touch of rogue-like and the complex undertones of Illwinter's Dominions series. While CoE3 appears to be a simple game with limited options at first glance, delving further into the game reveals a game of complex decision making and risky endeavors.
Why similar: 4X 49.5% ★, Strategy 24%, Turn-Based Strategy 19.1%, Fantasy 7%, Singleplayer 0.4%
- #35 Hexarchy
74% matchVery Positive82% of 1,640 reviews2023
Dev: Main Tank SoftwarePub: Yogscast Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 14.2 hrs≥1hr: 57%
Hexarchy is an innovative, fast-paced, historical 4x strategy game where you use cards and deckbuilding to make your decisions. Single-player and online multiplayer.
Why similar: 4X 38.1% ★, Grand Strategy 20.6% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 15.2%, Strategy 7.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 5.9%
- #36 Emperor of the Fading Suns Enhanced
73% matchVery Positive95% of 190 reviews2025
Dev: Holistic Design, Inc.
Windows · Linux
Command interstellar forces in this epic return of the 4X strategy classic. From planetary politics to galactic warfare, the stakes couldn’t be higher as you lead your Royal House through battles on land, sea, air, and the vast reaches of space.
Why similar: 4X 50.5% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 19.8%, Wargame 14.6%, Strategy 10.1%, PvP 2.4%
- #37 Star Ruler
76% 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 62.5% ★, Strategy 20.3%, Grand Strategy 17% ★, Singleplayer 0.2%
- #38 Solium Infernum
72% matchVery Positive88% of 1,714 reviews2024
Dev: League of Geeks
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 24.8 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Take the Infernal Throne in this hellish turn-based grand strategy game. The Prince of Darkness has vanished, leaving Archfiends to conspire: muster your legions while intoning dark sorceries, devilish schemes, and machiavellian plots. Who will be the new ruler of Hell and ascend the Throne?
Why similar: Asynchronous Multiplayer 30.4% ★, Grand Strategy 27.6% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 20.3%, Wargame 11.2%, Strategy 10.5%
- #39 ENDLESS Space™ - Definitive Edition
74% matchVery Positive81% of 9,603 reviews2012
Dev: AMPLITUDE Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 13.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
ENDLESS Space™ is a turn-based 4X strategy game, covering the space colonization age in the ENDLESS Universe™, where you can control every aspect of your civilization as you strive for galactic domination.
Why similar: 4X 56.5% ★, Strategy 19.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 16.1%, Grand Strategy 5.3% ★, Multiplayer 2%
- #40 Arcane Sorcery
75% matchMixed64% of 72 reviews2015
Dev: Andrew Rowe
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 98%
Arcane Sorcery is a 4x strategy game. You are a sorcerer king. Cast powerful spells from afar from one of 4 spell books. Train units and build your economy. High strategy on a campaign map as well in turn base battles. Challenging AI that does not get buffs in all but the hardest difficulty.
Why similar: 4X 35.4% ★, Grand Strategy 19.4% ★, God Game 18.4% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 12.4%, Strategy 5.8%
- #41 ENDLESS Legend™ 2
70% matchVery Positive83% of 2,825 reviews2025
Dev: AMPLITUDE StudiosPub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 13.0 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Lead your people to victory on an ever-evolving world in this strategy game featuring asymmetric factions led by powerful heroes. Build your empire, wield political influence, and raise grand armies to wage war in a race to uncover dark secrets buried within the planet.
Why similar: 4X 42.3% ★, Grand Strategy 24.2% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 16.7%, Strategy 8.3%, Co-op 4.1%
- #42 Politon
71% matchVery Positive90% of 87 reviews2025
Dev: Pinq Games
Windows · Mac
Politon: A turn-based strategy game that will push your strategic and management skills to the limit! Expand your territory, strengthen your economy, and outsmart your enemies by planning your strategy carefully.
Why similar: 4X 35.8% ★, Grand Strategy 16% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 15.2%, Wargame 11.5%, Strategy 8.1%
- #43 Fantasy General II
73% matchVery Positive81% of 1,976 reviews2019
Dev: Owned by GravityPub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 11.2 hrs≥1hr: 58%
The fantasy wargaming classic is back! Lead powerful heroes and mighty armies into battle in this critically acclaimed turn-based strategy milestone. Level up and train your units and guide them through a gripping story campaign to decide the fate of a world on the brink of destruction.
Why similar: 4X 26.1% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 19.3%, Grand Strategy 15.2% ★, Strategy 12.8%, Wargame 12.4%
- #44 Distant Worlds: Universe
73% 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 66.2% ★, Grand Strategy 20% ★, Strategy 13.3%, Singleplayer 0.4%
- #45 Total War: WARHAMMER
71% matchMostly Positive79% of 52,318 reviews2016
Dev: CREATIVE ASSEMBLYPub: SEGA
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 10.0 hrsMean: 62.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
The Old World is yours to command. Lead Legendary Lords in a combination of turn-based campaign and magically charged, strategic real-time battles, and decide the fate of your chosen race in a fight against Chaos.
Why similar: 4X 36.8% ★, Grand Strategy 20.8% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 14.5%, Wargame 12.4%, Strategy 11.3%
- #46 Star Ruler 2
72% matchVery Positive82% of 721 reviews2015
Dev: Blind Mind Studios
Windows · Linux
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Massive scale 4X-RTS set in space. Control hundreds of planets, manipulate galactic politics, research numerous advanced technologies, and command thousands of units and hundreds of planets in your quest for galactic dominance.
Why similar: 4X 79.5% ★, Strategy 20.5%
- #47 Ara History Untold: Anniversary Edition
69% matchMixed69% of 2,291 reviews2024
Dev: Oxide GamesPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 18.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Build a nation starting at any point in human history and compete for supremacy in this epic turn-based strategy game. Engage in diplomacy, fight wars, and go head-to-head with other leaders from history.
Why similar: 4X 50% ★, Grand Strategy 27.2% ★, Strategy 10.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 5.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 5%
- #48 Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI
69% matchVery Positive86% of 378,177 reviews2016
Dev: Firaxis GamesPub: 2K
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 18.2 hrsMean: 101.2 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Expand your empire, advance your culture and go head-to-head against history’s greatest leaders. Will your civilization stand the test of time?
Why similar: 4X 29.9% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 26.2%, Grand Strategy 20.5% ★, Strategy 17.3%, Multiplayer 4.2%
- #49 Ozymandias: Bronze Age Empire Sim
69% matchVery Positive88% of 1,666 reviews2022
Dev: The Secret Games CompanyPub: Goblinz Publishing
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Build an empire in a single sitting. All the strategy of a classic 4X in a faster format, which also shines in multiplayer.
Why similar: 4X 33.8% ★, Grand Strategy 20.4% ★, Asynchronous Multiplayer 17.4% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 14%, Strategy 6.5%
- #50 Fallen Enchantress: Legendary Heroes
71% matchMostly Positive74% of 2,529 reviews2013
Dev: Stardock Entertainment
Windows
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 10.1 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Fallen Enchantress is 4X strategy game from the makers of Sins of a Solar Empire and Galactic Civilizations. Build a civilization in the magical world of Elemental. Recruit heroes, train armies, build cities, forge alliances and save the world in this rich world where it's never the same game twice.
Why similar: 4X 42.1% ★, Grand Strategy 23.1% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 15%, Strategy 8.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 5.8%
- #51 Godhood
70% matchMostly Positive71% of 1,090 reviews2020
Dev: Abbey Games
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 10.6 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Create your Religion, raise your Disciples, and guide them to bring you glory! Inspire growth in your Disciples so they may challenge the false gods and convert their followers. Defeat your rivals, and become the One Truth!
Why similar: God Game 50.9% ★, Strategy 20.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.5%, Auto Battler 13.5%, Singleplayer 0.9%
- #52 Atre: Dominance Wars
67% matchVery Positive85% of 73 reviews2026
Dev: Ironward
Windows
A fantasy strategy with turn-based tactical combat where your goal is to become a God. Build your empire, forge alliances, ascend to godhood, then watch every ally turn on you the moment you're about to win.
Why similar: 4X 70.7% ★, Strategy 13.3%, Fantasy 8.4%, Multiplayer 6.4%, Singleplayer 1.1%
- #53 Imperiums: Greek Wars
68% matchVery Positive86% of 547 reviews2020
Dev: Kube Games
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Unique combination of turn-based 4X and historical grand strategy with a mythological twist. Explore the ancient world and build a world leading civilization. Survive, expand, conquer... and win!
Why similar: 4X 45.5% ★, Grand Strategy 25% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 17.6%, Strategy 8%, Multiplayer 3.8%
- #54 Worshippers
70% matchMostly Positive79% of 105 reviews2018
Dev: Brainwashing Games
Windows
It's hard to be a god! Worshipper is a fast-paced strategy combined with collectible card game. Explore and conquer the land, face dreadful creatures, lead your people to glory! With every victory you will unlock new units, spells and buildings, use them to develop your own unique strategies!
Why similar: 4X 54.9% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 27.3%, Strategy 17.9%
- #55 Age of Wonders: Planetfall
68% matchMostly Positive80% of 6,643 reviews2019
Dev: Triumph StudiosPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 16.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Age of Wonders: Planetfall is the new strategy game from Triumph Studios, creators of the critically acclaimed Age of Wonders series, bringing all the exciting tactical turn-based combat and in-depth empire building of its predecessors to space in an all-new, sci-fi setting.
Why similar: 4X 49.6% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 28.9%, Strategy 14%, PvP 4.2%, Multiplayer 2.9%
- #56 Battle for Wesnoth
67% matchVery Positive94% of 5,977 reviews2018
Dev: The Battle for Wesnoth ProjectPub: Wesnoth Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 15.1 hrs≥1hr: 58%
The Battle for Wesnoth is an open source, turn-based strategy game with a high fantasy theme. Explore the four corners of Irdya in seventeen solo campaigns and dozens of multiplayer maps, taking part in countless adventures as you go.
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 43.8%, Strategy 24.2%, Fantasy 9.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 9%, Wargame 6.5%
- #57 Imperial Ambitions
66% matchVery Positive82% of 100 reviews2026
Dev: aoiti
Windows · Mac
Discover and colonize the world, Allocate your labor force, Monopolize markets, Fight tactical battles, Survive the age of imperialism...
Why similar: 4X 35.1% ★, Grand Strategy 23.6% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 16.6%, Wargame 12.6%, Strategy 8.2%
- #58 Sins of a Solar Empire II
65% matchVery Positive84% of 8,614 reviews2024
Dev: Ironclad Games CorporationPub: Stardock Entertainment
Windows
Median: 9.5 hrsMean: 32.4 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Battle for galactic dominance in this real-time 4X strategy game with unrivaled scale! You’ll explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate through military force, diplomacy, trade, culture, influence, and other underhanded tactics.
Why similar: 4X 66.7% ★, Strategy 16.2%, PvP 5.6%, Co-op 5.3%, Multiplayer 5.1%
- #59 Hero's Hour
66% matchMostly Positive79% of 5,731 reviews2022
Dev: Benjamin "ThingOnItsOwn" HauerPub: Goblinz Publishing
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 62%
A fast turn-based strategy RPG with real-time combat. Develop your cities and armies, level up your heroes to gain new, powerful spells and skills, and explore the wonders and dangers of the procedurally generated maps as you aim to conquer your enemies before they do the same to you.
Why similar: 4X 27.1% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 21.2%, Auto Battler 15.6%, Strategy 10.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 7.9%
- #60 Dwarf Fortress
64% matchVery Positive95% of 31,421 reviews2022
Dev: Bay 12 GamesPub: Kitfox Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 39.4 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Build a fortress and try to help your dwarves survive against a deeply generated world. Keep your dwarves happy, grow their community and beware of digging too deeply. The deepest, most intricate simulation of a world that's ever been created.
Why similar: Strategy 91%, Fantasy 9%