- #1 Ozymandias: Bronze Age Empire Sim
97% matchVery Positive88% of 1,638 reviews2022
Dev: The Secret Games CompanyPub: Goblinz Publishing
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 5.2 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 17.2% ★, Grand Strategy 11.9% ★, Hex Grid 11.8% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 7.5%, Historical 6.7%
- #2 Ever War
96% matchPositive100% of 15 reviews2025
Dev: Autware
Windows
Ever War is a turn-based strategy game set in a medieval fantasy world. This game combines empire-building, resource management and large-scale tactical turn-based battles.
Why similar: 4X 24.3% ★, Hex Grid 13.3% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 10.6%, Grand Strategy 10.4% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 9.6%
- #3 BOC: Birth of Cultures
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Code::Arts
Windows
BoC is a historical 4X strategy game. Play on diverse planets with climate simulation and non-linear progression over the last 60,000 years of human evolution. Develop your own ancient civilization starting as a nomadic tribe from the last Ice Age.
Why similar: 4X 20.9% ★, Hex Grid 13.6% ★, Grand Strategy 11.3% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 7.1%, Resource Management 7%
- #4 Imperial Kingdoms
95% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: BaroxxTech
Windows · Linux
Lead a medieval kingdom through expansion, warfare and economic growth. Manage resources, supply your capital and research new technologies to strengthen your realm. Customize your armies and conquer rival kingdoms across dynamic hex maps.
Why similar: 4X 28% ★, Grand Strategy 15.7% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 9.5%, Strategy 7.7%, Hex Grid 7.2% ★
- #5 Yield! Fall of Rome
94% matchMostly Positive72% of 261 reviews2025
Dev: BillionworldsPub: Daedalic Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Forge your Kingdom amidst the Ruins of Rome in this turn-based 4X strategy game! As the world crumbles, rebuild civilization and shape your people’s destiny. Unleash your strategic prowess, conquer provinces, and crush all who stand in your way.
Why similar: 4X 18.7% ★, Hex Grid 12.1% ★, Grand Strategy 10.4% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 8.1%, City Builder 7.4%
- #6 Napoleon 1813
94% match5 user reviews60% of 5 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 29.7% ★, Grand Strategy 18% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 11%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.7%, Strategy 8.2%
- #7 Lands of Rumour
93% matchMostly Positive77% of 13 reviews2025
Dev: Vaeril Games
Windows
Lands of Rumour is a turn-based 4X game about hiding and gossip. Embrace the atmosphere of Robin Hood, develop villages, gather resources, recruit your men and defend your homeland in tactical combat, where every unit has unique abilities.
Why similar: 4X 23.7% ★, Grand Strategy 14.4% ★, Hex Grid 11.2% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 10.5%, City Builder 9.4%
- #8 HUMANKIND™
92% matchMixed69% of 28,395 reviews2021
Dev: AMPLITUDE Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 7.5 hrsMean: 33.0 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 27.1% ★, Grand Strategy 14% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 13.3%, City Builder 10%, Historical 9.3%
- #9 Deity Empires
91% 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 26.2% ★, Hex Grid 16.2% ★, Dwarves 15% ★, Grand Strategy 13.6% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 8.9%
- #10 Master of Magic
91% matchMostly Positive71% of 1,191 reviews2022
Dev: MuHa GamesPub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 12.9 hrs≥1hr: 63%
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 21.4% ★, Grand Strategy 12.4% ★, Tactical RPG 11%, Turn-Based Strategy 9%, Turn-Based Tactics 8.3%
- #11 Great Powers
90% matchMostly Positive70% of 36 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 25.6% ★, Grand Strategy 15.8% ★, Hex Grid 15.3% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 10.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 8.9%
- #12 Heroes, Warlords and Ruin
89% 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 26.3% ★, Grand Strategy 15.5% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 11.6%, Tactical RPG 11.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 8.5%
- #13 Space Empires I
89% matchMixed53% of 15 reviews2020
Dev: Malfador MachinationsPub: Strategy First
Windows
Space Empires I is the first chapter of the Space Empires series. A classic galactic conquest and turn-based strategy video game where you are the leader of a race of intelligent beings building large spaceships for interplanetary and interstellar travel through warp points between star systems.
Why similar: 4X 28% ★, Grand Strategy 15% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 12.2%, Strategy 9.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 8.6%
- #14 Critias Empire
88% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Crystalline Green Ltd.
Windows
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.
Why similar: 4X 25.7% ★, Grand Strategy 12.3% ★, Hex Grid 10.8% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 9.5%, City Builder 9.5%
- #15 Beard of Stone
87% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2021
Dev: Dwarfaparte Games
Windows
4x turn based strategy mixed with real time (turn stealing) bidding mechanics. Complete single player or competitive online matches with up to 4 players in a single sitting, while telling the history of a fantasy world from the creation of its continents to the twilight of its gods.
Why similar: 4X 32.4% ★, Hex Grid 15.9% ★, Dwarves 13.8% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 13.3%, Strategy 6.1%
- #16 Hex Kingdoms
86% 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 24.6% ★, Grand Strategy 15.9% ★, Hex Grid 15.6% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 10.4%, Strategy 8.5%
- #17 Frostward
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: KoPoint Games
Windows
Build your civilization in a world consumed by eternal winter. Explore procedurally generated hex-grid maps, expand under the pressure of cold, survival, and war, and command armies with unique abilities in deep turn-based battles.
Why similar: 4X 32.7% ★, Hex Grid 20% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 12.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 8%, Tactical 6.6%
- #18 Imperial Ambitions
85% matchNo user 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 20.1% ★, Grand Strategy 15.5% ★, Hex Grid 12.6% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 9.9%, Economy 9.1%
- #19 Astro Protocol
83% matchPositive96% of 46 reviews2026
Dev: Null Vector Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Astro Protocol is a high-stakes, turn-based 4X space strategy game distilled into intense one-hour matches. Six factions, randomized maps, tech trees, and anomalies ensure every run is unique. Victories are earned against challenging opponents that play to win.
Why similar: 4X 25.4% ★, Grand Strategy 14.1% ★, Hex Grid 12.5% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 11.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.7%
- #20 Fantasy General II
84% matchVery Positive81% of 1,944 reviews2019
Dev: Owned by GravityPub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 11.0 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 16% ★, Hex Grid 14.1% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 12.4%, Grand Strategy 10.6% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 9.4%
- #21 Clash of Cultures
84% 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 31.7% ★, Grand Strategy 19.1% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 11.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.2%, Strategy 8.7%
- #22 Sid Meier's Civilization VII
82% matchMixed48% of 55,216 reviews2025
Dev: Firaxis GamesPub: 2K
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 18.1 hrsMean: 45.7 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Lead empires that evolve or endure through the Ages. Build something you believe in with Sid Meier's Civilization® VII.
Why similar: 4X 20.4% ★, Grand Strategy 14.8% ★, Hex Grid 12% ★, City Builder 8.1%, Historical 8.1%
- #23 Infinite Borders: Three Kingdoms
82% 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 27.9% ★, Grand Strategy 17.3% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 12.1%, Historical 9.8%, War 6.5%
- #24 Monarchs at Play
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: MixedMoonGames
Windows
Turn-based 4X strategy in just one hour. Place buildings, chain adjacency bonuses, optimize resources, and outsmart rival monarchs through trade or war to earn the most Glory - solo or multiplayer.
Why similar: 4X 27.9% ★, Grand Strategy 14.7% ★, Hex Grid 14% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 12.4%, City Builder 10.7%
- #25 Terrol
81% 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 25.6% ★, Grand Strategy 17.7% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 13%, War 8.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 8.7%
- #26 Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI
80% matchVery Positive86% of 373,909 reviews2016
Dev: Firaxis GamesPub: 2K
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 18.1 hrsMean: 99.8 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 19.2% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 17.8%, Grand Strategy 15% ★, Historical 10.9%, Strategy 10.2%
- #27 Mercatoria
79% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: Groundwork Studio
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 27.4% ★, Grand Strategy 17.1% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 10.7%, Economy 7.6%, Historical 7.1%
- #28 Demise of Nations
79% matchVery Positive82% of 546 reviews2017
Dev: Noble Master LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 7.5 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 28.1% ★, Hex Grid 17.9% ★, Grand Strategy 15.7% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 11.1%, Historical 9%
- #29 Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War
78% matchVery Positive82% of 17,446 reviews2018
Dev: Proxy StudiosPub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 19.9 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 32% ★, Hex Grid 15.8% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 13.6%, Grand Strategy 9.8% ★, Strategy 7.7%
- #30 Nova Historia
77% 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 36.1% ★, Grand Strategy 18.1% ★, Historical 8.4%, Strategy 8.1%, Hex Grid 7.6% ★
- #31 Dynastic Era
77% matchNo user 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 30.3% ★, Grand Strategy 17.2% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 12.1%, Tactical RPG 10.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.2%
- #32 A New World: Kingdoms
78% 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 28.1% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 13%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.3%, City Builder 12.1%, Turn-Based Combat 7.3%
- #33 Crucible Of Time
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Concrete Games
Windows
A retro 4X game inspired by classic versions of the genre. Lead your people from a small nomadic tribe into a globe-spanning space-fairing civilization. Can your empire survive the Crucible Of Time?
Why similar: 4X 19.7% ★, Grand Strategy 12.3% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 10%, City Builder 9.6%, Economy 9.3%
- #34 Space Empires III
76% matchMostly Positive79% of 43 reviews2020
Dev: Malfador MachinationsPub: Strategy First
Windows
The third game within the Space Empires series brings the dawn of a new age of exploration. Your race keeps running through the fabric of space and moves to other solar systems beyond your own.
Why similar: 4X 29.7% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 14.2%, Grand Strategy 12.5% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 12.4%, Strategy 9.6%
- #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 24.6% ★, Grand Strategy 16.5% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 13.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.3%, War 8.8%
- #36 Revival: Recolonization
75% matchMixed69% of 424 reviews2024
Dev: HeroCraft PC
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 12.3 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Set in a post-apoc version of Earth, Revival is a 4x strategy game where the world and its rules can change at key moments, creating a deep and highly replayable experience.
Why similar: 4X 22.8% ★, Hex Grid 16.3% ★, Grand Strategy 14.7% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 9.6%, Economy 8.4%
- #37 扩张吧王国 Expand the Kingdom
74% matchMostly Positive76% of 25 reviews2025
Dev: 奥特斯盗
Windows
"Expand the Kingdom" is a strategy game based on construction and expansion. In the game, you need to expand and plan land, acquire resources to maintain the internal balance of the kingdom, and survive and defeat all opponents in the competition between kingdoms.
Why similar: Hex Grid 32.6% ★, 4X 19.6% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 10.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 8.5%, Strategy 7.2%
- #38 Cosmist
74% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Gulbrandr Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Conquer the galaxy in this arcade-like strategy game. Pick and send your generals to deploy the fleet in the far-off star sectors, mine resources, and upgrade your ships forgeries. Deities might interfere with your plans.
Why similar: 4X 36.6% ★, Grand Strategy 21% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 12.9%, Resource Management 10.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 6.2%
- #39 Millennia
73% matchMixed67% of 3,763 reviews2024
Dev: C Prompt GamesPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 14.3 hrsMean: 35.3 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 24.6% ★, Grand Strategy 15.3% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 10.6%, Hex Grid 10.5% ★, Historical 8.2%
- #40 三国.群英志
73% matchMostly Positive73% of 40 reviews2025
Dev: Three Kingdoms Heroes Studio
Windows · Mac
东汉末年,天下动荡,群雄并起,在这片风云变幻的乱世中,你将化身一方霸主,自偏安一隅的孤城出发,广揽贤才、经营城政、整军备战、攻城略地。是匡扶汉室,重振中兴?还是割据一方,自立为王?亦或是问鼎中原,君临天下?你的每一次抉择皆可改写这段波澜壮阔的乱世史诗!
Why similar: 4X 23.5% ★, Grand Strategy 14.9% ★, Tactical RPG 10.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.3%, Historical 8.8%
- #41 Timeline
73% matchPositive96% of 26 reviews2022
Dev: Taueon
Windows · Mac · Linux
Timeline is a turn-based strategy game where you can play through the human history from stone age to modern times. In the game you command wide range of units, make them collect resources and build buildings, towns and cities, explore the map and meet other players controlled by AI.
Why similar: 4X 23.5% ★, Hex Grid 11% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 9.8%, Economy 8.9%, Historical 8.9%
- #42 TOHOTOPIA
71% matchVery Positive97% of 414 reviews2026
Dev: Remilia Command
Windows
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 27.6% ★, Grand Strategy 17.3% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 11.5%, City Builder 9.9%, Historical 9.4%
- #43 Hexarchy
71% matchVery Positive82% of 1,571 reviews2023
Dev: Main Tank SoftwarePub: Yogscast Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 14.3 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 22.6% ★, Hex Grid 15.4% ★, Grand Strategy 13.9% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 9.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.1%
- #44 Shattered Spheres
71% matchNo user 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 35.4% ★, Grand Strategy 17.7% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 13.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.7%, Strategy 5.2%
- #45 Tracktopia
70% 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 28.6% ★, City Builder 11.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.8%, Economy 7.6%
- #46 From Village to Empire
72% matchMostly Positive71% of 55 reviews2018
Dev: Witch Laboratory
Windows · Linux
From Village to Empire is an indie turn based strategy game with a historical setting. Build cities, research technologies, and train units to discover new lands and conquer the world!
Why similar: 4X 26.7% ★, Hex Grid 19.4% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 11.3%, Strategy 10%, Historical 9.1%
- #47 Space Empires II
72% matchMixed56% of 18 reviews2020
Dev: Malfador MachinationsPub: Strategy First
Windows
Explore the galaxy, discover and colonize new planets to acquire enough resources. Design your ships, choosing from different hulls, weapons, shields, and several devices. Once you advance with technologies, new systems will be available, and you will have to update your designs.
Why similar: 4X 26.8% ★, Grand Strategy 14.9% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 12.7%, Strategy 10.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 8.8%
- #48 Agecraft
70% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: SnakyDevelop
Windows · Mac
Agecraft is a historical strategy and city-building sim. Build your settlement, develop the economy, take care of your people, and guide your civilization through the ages, from the Stone Age to the future.
Why similar: 4X 25% ★, Grand Strategy 16.8% ★, City Builder 10.9%, Historical 9.5%, Economy 8.2%
- #49 Rogue Hex
68% matchVery Positive89% of 260 reviews2025
Dev: Topstitch Games
Windows · Mac
Play your cards right to conquer the world in the Roguelite 4x. Explore mysterious lands, survive against the barbarian horde, and grow your stone age empire into the stars!
Why similar: 4X 28.8% ★, Grand Strategy 16.4% ★, Hex Grid 15.4% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 9.7%, Historical 7.3%
- #50 Neverdark
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Simteract
Windows
Neverdark is a pausable RTS game which throws you into a post-apocalyptic world. Following a global blackout, society has collapsed, and it will be your goal to rebuild it.
Why similar: 4X 20.8% ★, Grand Strategy 14.7% ★, Strategy 14.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.8%
- #51 Politon
68% matchVery Positive90% of 86 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 26.1% ★, Hex Grid 19.2% ★, Grand Strategy 13.3% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 11.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 10%
- #52 Havenreach: Last Refuge
69% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Leonix Games Studio
Windows
Fight for your people’s survival in this turn-based strategy game as you compete against other refugees for land. Expand tile by tile, defend your borders, and sustain your people through gathering or force. A streamlined 4X experience designed to finish in one sitting.
Why similar: 4X 28.6% ★, Hex Grid 16.5% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 12.9%, City Builder 11.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 7.7%
- #53 Wizard Warfare 2: Cephalopod Wars
68% matchPositive86% of 36 reviews2025
Dev: Psyanotek Limited
Windows
Wizard Warfare 2: Cephalopod Wars is the sequel to Wizard Warfare, a fantasy-themed, 4X-style, turn-based strategy game with a strategic empire management layer supported by a detailed tactical battle simulation layer. Now includes fully simulated naval battles.
Why similar: 4X 33.2% ★, Hex Grid 17.8% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 13.6%, City Builder 12.2%, Tactical 7.1%
- #54 Ultakia
69% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Simon Alber
Windows
Ultakia is a turn-based space 4X strategy game with distinctive resource management. Explore exotic systems and acquire powerful technologies. Exploit your planets, trade with other races and destroy those who stand in your way.
Why similar: 4X 31.7% ★, Hex Grid 21.6% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 10.8%, Resource Management 9%, Turn-Based Tactics 7.7%
- #55 Clay Soldiers
69% matchMixed56% of 45 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 25.6% ★, Grand Strategy 16.9% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 10.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.1%, Economy 8.8%
- #56 Business Empire
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Dragon Slumber
Windows · Mac · Linux
BUSINESS EMPIRE is a 4X turn-based strategy game that puts you in charge of an ever-expanding company. Design your own products and market them to the masses, set up distribution routes, and develop new technologies.
Why similar: 4X 27.8% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 10.4%, City Builder 9.6%, Resource Management 9.3%, Economy 8.9%
- #57 Nanzou: The Divine Court
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Live Motion Games
Windows
Nanzou: The Divine Court is a genre-mixing city builder set in a dynamic world inspired by Chinese mythology. As the Exceptional Soul summoned by the Emperor of the Divine Court, you'll manage souls to carry out divine commands on the mystical floating island of Nanzou.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 14.4% ★, Historical 10.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.8%, City Builder 9.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.5%
- #58 All Men Are Brothers / 水浒豪
67% 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 25.1% ★, 4X 24.5% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 18.9%, Historical 14%, Strategy 9.1%
- #59 Politon: Prologue
66% matchPositive86% of 22 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 27.7% ★, Grand Strategy 17.7% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 11.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.1%, Economy 8.1%
- #60 Field of Glory: Empires
67% matchVery Positive82% of 862 reviews2019
Dev: AgeodPub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 30.9 hrs≥1hr: 59%
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 21.7% ★, Grand Strategy 16.6% ★, Historical 9.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 8.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.1%