- #1 Predatory Islands
97% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Mattone Studio
Windows
Predatory Islands is a real-time multiplayer online game. Start with just an island, develop technologies, build, extract resources and create weapons to attack other players. Different game scenarios set different goals for the players, victory is determined by their achievement.
Why similar: 4X 38.7% ★, Action RTS 21.6% ★, Building 11.6%, Strategy 10.7%, Economy 9.1%
- #2 A Right to Rule
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: WildSyeGames
Windows
A medieval isometric strategy game where you manage regional economies, sway faction loyalties, and use cards to influence politics, production, and warfare.
Why similar: 4X 46.2% ★, Economy 16.8%, Isometric 13.8%, Strategy 12.5%, Building 10.1%
- #3 Treasure Fleet
96% matchMixed57% of 21 reviews2019
Dev: Dragos Pusca
Windows · Linux
Treasure Fleet is a 4X turn based strategy game set in the Age of Discovery. You start with a small ship with colonists on board, and set off to discover new lands, establish lucrative colonies, trade with the natives and fight the enemies of your country.
Why similar: 4X 41% ★, Strategy 18.8%, Isometric 18.1%, Economy 17.3%, Exploration 4.8%
- #4 Rebel space admiral
95% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Babster
Windows
The Rebel Space Admiral is an idler/ clicker game about space exploration with battles, trade, base building, planet invasions and science research. Fight your way through hundreds of star systems, meet aliens, find powerful artifacts and defeat an ancient evil before it purges the galaxy.
Why similar: 4X 37.5% ★, Building 16%, Aliens 13%, Strategy 7.5%, Sci-fi 6%
- #5 OpenFront
94% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Evan PellegriniPub: OpenFront LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
OpenFront is an intense PvP battle-royale where hundreds clash on a vast map, forging alliances, amassing wealth, and unleashing nuclear strikes to dominate the world.
Why similar: 4X 38.6% ★, Action RTS 23.5% ★, Economy 13.2%, Building 13.2%, Strategy 7.4%
- #6 CHAOTIC ERA
94% matchMixed49% 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 37.1% ★, Action RTS 21.3% ★, Isometric 15.8%, Aliens 13.6%, Strategy 6.5%
- #7 Auto-Astra
93% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Gerrit Schimpf
Windows · Linux
Auto-Astra blends voxel-based construction with deep 4X automation. Design ships and stations, then write or use pre-made LUA scripts to automate your galactic empire. Strip asteroid belts, manage trade routes, and program tactical responses to enemy threats. Your logic, your empire.
Why similar: 4X 42.5% ★, Building 14.3%, Economy 13.3%, Crafting 12.3%, Sci-fi 7.5%
- #8 Machine Mind
92% matchMostly Positive74% of 484 reviews2026
Dev: Chudo-Yudo GamesPub: Targem Games
Windows · Mac
Machine Mind is an action game in a post-apocalyptic setting with elements of survival and RTS. You will fight, craft modules, build your transport, develop and protect your base. You can control other vehicles to automate operations. Discover all the secrets of the destroyed world!
Why similar: Action RTS 18.5% ★, Isometric 17.9%, Building 13.3%, Crafting 12.3%, Action RPG 7.6%
- #9 Force of Nature 2: Prologue
91% matchMostly Positive78% of 78 reviews2023
Dev: A.Y.std
Windows
Force of Nature 2: Prologue is an introduction to the world of the main game. Explore one of the many worlds and uncover its mystery. This game combines the genres of Survival, Sandbox, Action, Adventure, RPG, Strategy and Resource Management
Why similar: Isometric 20.2%, Building 15.4%, Crafting 13.5%, Action RPG 10.4%, Strategy 8.8%
- #10 Antropico: Colonies
91% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Scassius Systems
Windows · Linux
Un gioco di strategia spaziale su larga scala che mira a costruire e mantenere il potere in una galassia simulata. Costruisci, sviluppa e sopravvivi in una galassia plasmata dalla storia e conseguenze.
Why similar: 4X 41.6% ★, Action RTS 15.3% ★, Strategy 13%, Political Sim 12.6% ★, Economy 10.8%
- #11 Galactic Wargames
90% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Marion
Windows
GalacticWargames is a 4X space war game where you explore, build, and fight to conquer the galaxy. Customize your ships, form alliances, and engage in epic battles. Ready to conquer the stars?
Why similar: 4X 49.7% ★, Isometric 19%, Strategy 13.6%, Building 12.4%, Sci-fi 5.4%
- #12 The Exalted Descendant
89% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Idania
Windows · Linux
Rebuild a fallen species in this dark sci-fi 4X strategy game. Extract and refine real elements, command drone swarms, and make tough choices as you guide The Exalted Descendant toward resurgence—or extinction—in a procedurally generated galaxy. No diplomacy. No mercy.
Why similar: 4X 37.3% ★, Building 12.2%, Aliens 12%, Economy 11.3%, Crafting 9.5%
- #13 Spaceman's Luck
89% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Gideon Kennedy
Windows · Mac · Linux
Do you have a Spaceman's Luck? A space strategy game.
Why similar: 4X 71.7% ★, Strategy 16.5%, Sci-fi 9.6%, Singleplayer 2.2%
- #14 10ⁿ - Ten Power N
88% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Raphael LepuschitzPub: RoboLabs
Windows · Mac
10ⁿ - TEN POWER N is a science & fiction strategy-simulation where you create, explore and conquer the universe from quantum foam to the cosmic expanse. Traverse 19 levels, manage more than 600 resources, defend your simulation. The universe isn’t just yours to explore – it’s yours to command!
Why similar: 4X 45.9% ★, Isometric 16.6%, Building 11.4%, Aliens 9.5%, Sci-fi 7%
- #15 The Rings of Powder
87% matchPositive96% of 46 reviews2023
Dev: Artificial Worlds
Windows · Linux
"The Rings of Powder" is a fun and ironizing game combining exploration with the construction of an underground kingdom and elements of real -time strategy and idle. The project is an irony of both some legendary and less legendary movies and scenes from reality.
Why similar: 4X 34.8% ★, Action RTS 19.5% ★, Isometric 14.8%, Building 10.6%, Economy 10.1%
- #16 Master of Orion 3
86% matchMixed54% of 186 reviews2016
Dev: Quicksilver SoftwarePub: Wargaming Labs
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 38%
Experience first-hand the challenges of leading one of 16 different races into unequalled galactic supremacy and face a universe of decisions. Set policies, explore, build, declare war, negotiate - put all these elements into motion to guarantee your place in the annals of space and time.
Why similar: 4X 76.5% ★, Strategy 18.8%, Sci-fi 4.7%
- #17 Missing Plane: Survival
86% matchMostly Negative36% of 25 reviews2022
Dev: SU Games
Windows
You survived a plane crash, and now you will need to find a way to be rescued, for that you will be building an SOS signal and wait for a rescue. In the meantime you will need to eat, drink and build stuff to stay alive
Why similar: Hunting 28.2% ★, Building 20.8%, Crafting 18.2%, Survival 9.6%, RPG 8.1%
- #18 DOUGH: A Crime Strategy RPG
84% matchMostly Positive75% of 32 reviews2024
Dev: OMNIAPub: NotTheBestGames
Windows
A crime based 4X strategy game with heavy RPG elements. Money, power, women... in the Prohibition, the world of crime is prospering, but in it, the road to the top is filled with blood. The ruthless competition, the greedy politicians and the pesky policemen, everyone wants to come out on top!
Why similar: 4X 31.9% ★, Action RTS 21.2% ★, Political Sim 13.5% ★, Economy 12.2%, Building 11.1%
- #19 Gewevo : Interstellar
85% 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 52.7% ★, Action RTS 26.3% ★, Strategy 14.9%, Sci-fi 5%, Singleplayer 1%
- #20 Kyivan Rus
83% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Plawius
Windows · Mac · Linux
A historical turn-based strategy game, where you evolve as a leader, gather armies, research technologies, found cities, build the economy, unite the tribes and expand your lands to strengthen your country! Play in a single-player campaign or skirmish against AI.
Why similar: 4X 41.4% ★, Economy 14.7%, Isometric 14.3%, Building 13.9%, Strategy 7.6%
- #21 Lords of Kingdoms
84% matchMixed43% of 88 reviews2018
Dev: ThankGame.com
Windows
Lords of Kingdoms is a multiplayer online war game. Turn your small castle into a mighty fortress and become ruler of the greatest realm.
Why similar: 4X 64% ★, Building 24.3%, Strategy 10.9%, RPG 0.8%
- #22 Ascendant Dawn
81% matchPositive83% of 12 reviews2026
Dev: Nikous Studio
Windows
Ascendant Dawn is a grand strategy game where you lead a nomadic tribe in a brutal bronze age world. Work your way up from a small clan to a great empire by founding cities and conquering your enemies.
Why similar: 4X 40.3% ★, Political Sim 19.8% ★, Economy 13%, Building 11.7%, Strategy 7.1%
- #23 Empolicy
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: StrategyMagic
Windows
Online strategy in a fantasy world with single-player options. Explore the world, expand the borders of your polis, build settlements and produce goods. Immerse yourself in the role of a powerful tycoon of the city-republic, choose your path - magic, diplomacy, espionage or war.
Why similar: 4X 44.3% ★, Political Sim 15.3% ★, Economy 14.2%, Building 12.3%, Strategy 8.2%
- #24 Space Empires IV Deluxe
82% matchVery Positive86% of 286 reviews2006
Dev: Malfador MachinationsPub: Strategy First
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 10.7 hrs≥1hr: 37%
The award-winning Space Empires IV Deluxe is the latest edition in the Space Empires series. A grand strategy title in the space 4X (explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate) genre, Space Empires has already found a place in the heart of strategy gamers everywhere.
Why similar: 4X 72.4% ★, Strategy 17.7%, Sci-fi 9.2%, Singleplayer 0.8%
- #25 Emperor of the Fading Suns Enhanced
79% matchVery Positive95% of 180 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 41.5% ★, Political Sim 19.5% ★, Building 11.8%, Economy 11.5%, Sci-fi 7.5%
- #26 The Battle of Polytopia
80% matchVery Positive94% of 5,828 reviews2020
Dev: Midjiwan AB
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Welcome to the unique, turn-based strategy game set in the strange, flat world of the Square. Lead one of 16 distinct civilizations to victory by expanding your empire, researching technologies, and ultimately become ruler of the world! Play in single-player or multiplayer mode for up to 16 players.
Why similar: 4X 36.6% ★, Action RTS 16.4% ★, Isometric 15.2%, Building 12%, Economy 11%
- #27 Feudalism
82% matchMostly Negative33% of 45 reviews2016
Dev: ImagimotionPub: IV Productions
Windows · Mac · Linux
Conquer Europe, become an Emperor. Build your family’s dynasty through seven centuries, from 800 A.D. to 1492 A.D., up until the inevitable collapse of the feudal system.
Why similar: 4X 72.9% ★, Strategy 27.1%
- #28 Before Arthur
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ashwood Games
Windows
A medieval sim where you don’t just rule- you live the crown. A blend of city-building, 4X strategy, and RPG open world. Build your kingdom. Outsmart rival factions. And remember: your monarch’s life is the real adventure.
Why similar: 4X 40.9% ★, Isometric 15.3%, Open World 10.6%, Building 10%, Crafting 9.5%
- #29 Station Commander
79% match5 user reviews60% of 5 reviews2021
Dev: Ben Marks Game Studios
Windows
Station Commander is an economy strategy game that has you take control of a futuristic space station. Your goal is to build ships, gather resources, and trade with neighboring planets to upgrade your station and ships. Upgrading your station gives you access to better ships and ship abilities.
Why similar: 4X 34% ★, Action RTS 18.2% ★, Economy 13.4%, Open World 7.5%, Strategy 6.1%
- #30 dreamboat
77% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2024
Dev: dreamboat
Windows
This is a wonderful game!
Why similar: 4X 54.3% ★, Action RTS 28.7% ★, Strategy 15.6%, Singleplayer 1.4%
- #31 Ruin
77% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2021
Dev: Blue Ink Games
Windows
Ruin is an open world, top down fantasy survival game. Players control a group of units as they survive in a large world full of danger.
Why similar: Economy 18.7%, Building 17.2%, Crafting 15.1%, Open World 9.7%, Survival 9.5%
- #32 DIE LAST
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Gosh
Windows · Mac · Linux
We must revive this post-industrial world. Plant trees to earn Karma, build pipes, join Guilds, and participate in league tournaments to stay alive. Find lost objects to craft secret messages. Go rogue, wander with your dog, steal other players' Karma and grow stronger with every battle
Why similar: 4X 43.7% ★, Building 16%, Crafting 10.6%, Open World 9.8%, Survival 8.2%
- #33 Sword of the Stars II: Enhanced Edition
78% matchMixed44% of 958 reviews2012
Dev: Kerberos ProductionsPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 12.0 hrs≥1hr: 44%
The Enhanced Edition contains Sword of the Stars II: The Lords of Winter and the first expansion, the End of Flesh. The new expansion introduces the new playable race, the Loa. All previous DLCs containing new avatars, new combat music, alternate voices, skins, and new badges for the warships are also included.
Why similar: 4X 72% ★, Strategy 17.5%, Sci-fi 9.1%, Singleplayer 1.4%
- #34 Solderia - Fall of Kings
75% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: PopuGames
Windows
Build your kingdom, train armies, forge alliances, and fight for the throne in Solderia: Fall of Kings, a medieval strategy game where every decision shapes your rise to power.
Why similar: 4X 51.4% ★, Action RTS 28.6% ★, Strategy 14.3%, PvE 4.8%, Singleplayer 0.9%
- #35 Hero Generations
76% matchMixed55% of 224 reviews2015
Dev: Heart Shaped Games LLC
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 77%
The original roguelike/4X strategy game where every turn is one year of your life. Explore, find a mate, build a home, and raise a child before you die to keep your legacy going. Praised as "the offspring of Sid Meier's Civilization, Passage, and The Legend of Zelda." IndieCade Finalist.
Why similar: 4X 57.3% ★, Strategy 17.4%, RPG 9.1%, Open World 6.3%, Building 5.9%
- #36 Empires of a Tiny Universe
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Cactus Games
Windows · Linux
Empires of a Tiny Universe is a relaxed single-player RTS where you build and expand your empire across space. Manage planetary infrastructure, develop new technologies for your fleet, and conquer the galaxy - all from a clear, minimalist perspective.
Why similar: 4X 50.4% ★, Aliens 18.1%, Building 15.4%, Strategy 10%, Sci-fi 5.7%
- #37 Master of Orion 1
75% matchVery Positive90% of 442 reviews2016
Dev: SimTexPub: Wargaming Labs
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6 minMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 31%
Forge an empire in a universe where population growth is stripping away planetary resources. Colonize unknown planets and trade with other races for their knowledge.
Why similar: 4X 78.7% ★, Strategy 15.4%, Sci-fi 4.8%, Singleplayer 1%
- #38 Tartaria: Frozen Frontier
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Rubedo Games
Windows
Lead your clan, build settlements, and survive enemy raids in a turn-based strategy set in the harsh northern lands.
Why similar: 4X 48.8% ★, Political Sim 17.9% ★, Isometric 13.3%, Strategy 12.5%, Survival 4.8%
- #39 Iron Pact
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: AlexMog
Windows · Linux
Iron Pact is a free-to-play persistent online strategy game centered on territory, supply lines, and fragile alliances on a changing world map.
Why similar: 4X 25.2% ★, Action RTS 23.5% ★, Political Sim 19.2% ★, Economy 12.1%, Crafting 11%
- #40 Grimfog: Dead Hand Path
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Dire Prism
Windows
Necromancer Base Building Action-RPG. Build your evil exile to defend against raids and craft the tools for survival. Uncover necromantic secrets, raise the dead, summon demons and fallen angels to fight by your side. Sacrifice your mortality to become an undying lich. Burn it all down!
Why similar: Isometric 21%, Building 19.6%, Crafting 18.4%, Action RPG 11.1%, Survival 11.1%
- #41 Space Empires V
74% matchMostly Positive72% of 475 reviews2006
Dev: Malfador MachinationsPub: Strategy First
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 14.5 hrs≥1hr: 45%
Space Empires V is the latest edition in the Space Empires series. This new chapter completely updates the UI and takes the player into a real-time rendered 3D universe. Watch space battles played out in glorious detail and realistic effects. Expand, Explore, Exploit, and Exterminate in a huge living breathing galaxy.
Why similar: 4X 71.1% ★, Strategy 18.9%, Sci-fi 8.6%, Singleplayer 1.4%
- #42 Boundrystone: Conquest
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Gabriel Donofrio
Windows
A Retro Kingdom Builder RPG where you start with nothing but the fire of imperial ambition burning within your soul. Gather resources to build a fortress and craft weapons which will grant you conquest. Recruit the people of Pyre in your efforts, to hunt, harvest, fight and die at your behest.
Why similar: 4X 42.2% ★, Building 12.5%, Crafting 11.1%, Strategy 10.6%, Open World 8.4%
- #43 Master of Orion
72% matchMostly Positive77% of 8,131 reviews2016
Dev: NGD StudiosPub: Wargaming Labs
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 9.2 hrsMean: 101.8 hrs≥1hr: 92%
The ascendant spacefaring 4X strategy game returns! A new chapter in the epic Master of Orion saga is poised to once again capture the imaginations of millions of gamers.
Why similar: 4X 74.5% ★, Strategy 18.3%, Sci-fi 6.5%, Singleplayer 0.8%
- #44 Empires Edge
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Kaser Studio
Windows
Empires Edge is a 4X-lite strategy game about building a civilization on floating islands, inspired by the classic Tyrants: Fight Through Time (Mega Lo Mania). Lead your people, achieve technological breakthroughs, and conquer new territories as you forge an empire at the edge of the Universe.
Why similar: 4X 55.6% ★, Building 16.7%, Strategy 15.2%, Economy 11.3%, Singleplayer 1.3%
- #45 Uncolonization
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Shuffle Studio
Windows
Tribe survival game where you control the chief. Manage your tribe, delegate harvesting, hunting, crafting and research. Grow your tribes, engage other tribes or outsiders through trading, alliance or war. All through mouse click.
Why similar: 4X 33.9% ★, Action RTS 23.5% ★, Economy 16.4%, Survival 8.8%, Strategy 7.9%
- #46 Block Strategy
70% match4 user reviews50% of 4 reviews2024
Dev: Marc Makes Games
Windows
Block Strategy is an RTS Base Defence roguelite with a fully destructible world. Build your base and find fuel to power your reactor before you're overrun by an onslaught of enemy robots.
Why similar: Action RTS 25.9% ★, Destruction 16.5%, Economy 15.2%, Building 14.2%, Survival 7.4%
- #47 Sword of the Stars: Complete Collection
71% matchVery Positive88% of 710 reviews2010
Dev: Kerberos Productions Inc.Pub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 28.2 hrs≥1hr: 48%
Sword of the Stars: Complete Collection is the original Sword of the Stars games and the three expansions Born of Blood, A Murder of Crows and Argos Naval Yard. It is the year 2405, and human scientists have discovered a new technology that allows travel from star to star at speeds faster than light.
Why similar: 4X 72.2% ★, Strategy 17%, Sci-fi 9.3%, Singleplayer 1.6%
- #48 Infinite Empire
69% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Better Tools LLC
Windows · Linux
Become the Lord Captain of an ancient space fortress in a galaxy where railguns sit next to necromantic hull plating, steam-powered tesla cannons, and biological spore launchers. Build your ship, crush alien fleets in slow, weighty broadside combat, and carve out an empire one sector at a time.
Why similar: 4X 37.6% ★, Aliens 15.1%, Economy 13.3%, Building 13%, Dark Fantasy 7.7%
- #49 TerrApocalipse
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: StDesign
Windows · Mac · Linux
TerrApocalipse is an indie space action strategy with RPG elements, set in our solar system under siege by a mysterious, overwhelming force. Soon as the vast void between planets will be filled with conflict your decisions will shape the fate of Terra and beyond.
Why similar: 4X 44.6% ★, Action RTS 18% ★, Action RPG 12.1%, Strategy 9.8%, Sci-fi 9.3%
- #50 Children of the Galaxy
70% matchPositive93% of 14 reviews2017
Dev: Filip Dusek, Empty Keys
Windows
Children of the Galaxy is a grand scale 4x turn-based strategy game with a turn-based combat and tactical elements. You can explore the galaxy, colonize planets and build huge armies of starships to fight in epic space battles.
Why similar: 4X 70.2% ★, Strategy 18.5%, Sci-fi 11.3%
- #51 Alpha One
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Space Capsule Games
Windows
Alpha One is a top-down action, 4X-lite strategy game. Each action level is a turn in a strategic conflict as you race to collect resources, acquire upgrades, expand territory and build defenses. All to find a way home!
Why similar: 4X 51.1% ★, Building 11.7%, Aliens 11.2%, PvE 8.8%, Strategy 8.6%
- #52 DYSPLACED
66% matchVery Positive89% of 295 reviews2026
Dev: 10tons Ltd
Windows
Grenades are holy relics. Shotguns are spellcraft. In this top-down survival action-RPG, you've been summoned as the Guardian of a fantasy realm invaded by modern world. Scavenge artifacts, forge weapons, build outposts, brew potions, and hunt the corruption devouring the land. Play solo or co-op.
Why similar: Hunting 22.1% ★, Destruction 19.7%, Building 16.5%, Crafting 15.2%, Open World 11.9%
- #53 Keyclash
67% matchPositive82% of 11 reviews2025
Dev: Monu
Windows
Keyclash is a simple tower defense roguelike about building on keyboard keys and surviving as long as possible.
Why similar: Building 31.9%, Crafting 28.6%, Economy 23.6%, Strategy 13.8%, Destruction 1.3%
- #54 Arbeiter
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Umigame Studios
Windows
Arbeiter is a survival-management game about working-class life. Form unions, spread your ideology, or carve your own path while dealing with hunger, stress, and fatigue. Can you change the system while counting every penny?
Why similar: Political Sim 31.7% ★, Economy 16.9%, Building 13.5%, Open World 12.1%, Crafting 9.7%
- #55 Kingdom Wars 2: Definitive Edition
68% matchMixed66% of 451 reviews2019
Dev: Reverie World StudiosPub: indie.io
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 14.5 hrs≥1hr: 48%
An intense real-time strategy game set in a dark fantasy world of Orcs, Elves and Dragons. Kingdom Wars 2 combines the best of Zombie survival and crafting with complex fast-paced city building. Fight massive siege battles that turn beautiful landscapes into gory blood-soaked battlefields.
Why similar: 4X 32.6% ★, Action RTS 21.3% ★, Building 13.8%, Crafting 12.4%, Dark Fantasy 7.4%
- #56 LouveSystems' Realms
67% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: LouveSystems
Windows
Realms is a strategy game where all actions are taken simultaneously then resolved all at once. With up to 8 players, there's no waiting for your turn here. Battle for land and for riches, upgrade your kingdom and follow your strategy to conquer other realms - become the one to rule them all.
Why similar: 4X 32.8% ★, Action RTS 21.2% ★, Political Sim 18.8% ★, Isometric 15.6%, Strategy 5.9%
- #57 Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri™ Planetary Pack
66% matchVery Positive91% of 581 reviews2024
Dev: Firaxis GamesPub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 12.1 hrs≥1hr: 43%
Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri™ Planetary Pack includes the original Alpha Centauri and the expansion, Alien Crossfire.
Why similar: 4X 82% ★, Strategy 14.9%, Singleplayer 3.1%
- #58 StarDrive
69% matchMixed45% of 1,484 reviews2013
Dev: Zero Sum Games
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 88%
As a space bear, human or any other race, venture forth into the galaxy, create custom ships, conquer new worlds, build new colonies and defend your very existence against those who would take what is yours.
Why similar: 4X 74.2% ★, Strategy 16.2%, Sci-fi 8.8%, Singleplayer 0.8%
- #59 Global Protocol: New World Order
66% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Dorlion Interactive
Windows
Command any of 261 real-world countries in this 2026 grand strategy game. Build your economy, lead armies, and navigate deep diplomacy. Features built-in modding support and 12 supported languages. Shape the global order through espionage, nuclear deterrence, and AI-driven geopolitics.
Why similar: 4X 47.9% ★, Political Sim 19.2% ★, Strategy 12.1%, Building 10.5%, Economy 9.2%