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  1. #1 Cosmist
    97% matchNo user reviews
    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 39.1%, Grand Strategy 29.2%, Space 9.3%, Resource Management 9.3%, Strategy 5.8%

  2. #2 Galactic Inheritors
    96% matchMixed44% of 86 reviews2015
    Dev: Crispon GamesPub: Plug In Digital
    Windows
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 97%

    Colonise solar systems and watch them grow. Explore the galaxy to find its strategic choke points. Build up your empire and your fleet and then use the power of the media to prepare your people for the inevitable war. At the same time watch your opponents, keep on an eye on their own media and watch for threats and opportunities.

    Why similar: 4X 46.3%, Grand Strategy 23.1%, Space 19.2%, Strategy 9.3%, Indie 2.1%

  3. #3 Tachyon Wars
    96% 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 38.5%, Grand Strategy 27.4%, Space 13.1%, Strategy 9.9%, PvE 4.7%

  4. #4 Stellar Monarch 2
    95% matchVery Positive88% of 123 reviews2022
    Dev: Silver Lemur Games
    Windows

    Stellar Monarch 2 is a feudal space empire builder where you feel like the Emperor, not a logistics officer. Great noble houses, usurpers to the throne, rebels, assassins, court intrigues, disloyal admirals, incompetent governors and ever-present alien threat.

    Why similar: 4X 46.4%, Grand Strategy 35%, Space 9.7%, Strategy 8.9%

  5. #5 Distant Worlds 2
    94% matchMostly Positive71% of 3,478 reviews2022
    Dev: CodeForcePub: Slitherine Ltd.
    Windows
    Median: 9.3 hrsMean: 42.6 hrs≥1hr: 75%

    Distant Worlds 2 is a vast, pausable real-time 4X space strategy game.

    Why similar: 4X 44.5%, Grand Strategy 32.8%, Space 12%, Strategy 9.8%, Singleplayer 0.9%

  6. #6 Distant Worlds: Universe
    94% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,845 reviews2014
    Dev: Code ForcePub: Slitherine Ltd.
    Windows
    Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 23.9 hrs≥1hr: 59%

    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 51.1%, Grand Strategy 23%, Space 15.3%, Strategy 8.5%, 2D 0.8%

  7. #7 Star Ruler
    93% matchVery Positive83% of 340 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 48.1%, Grand Strategy 19.3%, Space 16.7%, Strategy 12.8%, Indie 2.6%

  8. #8 Shattered Spheres
    92% matchNo user reviews
    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 43.4%, Grand Strategy 28.1%, Space 12.6%, PvE 7%, Strategy 5.7%

  9. #9 Dominium Mundi
    91% match7 user reviews29% of 7 reviews2020
    Dev: Dusan Petrovic
    Windows · Linux

    Dominium Mundi is a lightweight 4X strategy game set in the medieval period where 4 players compete to create the most influential empire. Expand your empire over the map, convert more people to your religion, and control more trade routes.

    Why similar: 4X 57.3%, Grand Strategy 24.4%, Strategy 8.2%, Resource Management 6.9%, 2D 1.9%

  10. #10 Rivers of Chaos
    91% matchNo user reviews2024
    Dev: Bugarug GamesPub: Burgarug Games
    Windows

    Conquer the galaxy in this cinematic, battle-simulator. Each playthrough offering a completely unique galaxy, over 100 total specialized ships to command, and distinct commanders to lead your people. Pick your favorite faction and lead your forces into a dynamically generated battlefield.

    Why similar: 4X 35.5%, Grand Strategy 33.9%, Space 14.1%, PvE 9.9%, Strategy 6.1%

  11. #11 Antropico: Colonies
    90% 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 37.8%, Grand Strategy 36.7%, Strategy 10.9%, Space 8.8%, Resource Management 5.4%

  12. #12 Imperial Kingdoms
    89% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: BaroxxTech
    Windows · Linux

    Expand your kingdom: Gather resources and transport them to your capital city to produce the materials you need to expand your army and conquer new regions. Research new technologies to improve your economy and army. Use your troops wisely to outmanoeuvre your enemies.

    Why similar: 4X 45.1%, Grand Strategy 32.9%, Strategy 11.3%, Resource Management 6.8%, 2D 2.9%

  13. #13 Napoleon 1813
    89% match3 user reviews67% of 3 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 45%, Grand Strategy 35.4%, Strategy 11.3%, Resource Management 5%, 2D 2.9%

  14. #14 Nova Historia
    88% 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 49.3%, Grand Strategy 31.9%, Strategy 9.9%, Resource Management 7.9%, Singleplayer 0.9%

  15. #15 Near Sol
    87% 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 41.7%, Grand Strategy 33.9%, Space 11.4%, Strategy 6.8%, Resource Management 4.2%

  16. #16 Splinter Colony
    86% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
    Dev: Cast and Wrought Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    A modern recreation of the 1994 4x strategy game, Reunion. After many generations of being separated from Earth, the colony is self-sufficient enough to develop a mission to reconquer and reunify Earth.

    Why similar: 4X 48.1%, Grand Strategy 34.4%, Strategy 12.6%, 2D 2.9%, Indie 1.2%

  17. #17 Master of Orion
    86% matchMostly Positive77% of 8,105 reviews2016
    Dev: NGD StudiosPub: Wargaming Labs
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 9.2 hrsMean: 101.9 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 62.2%, Strategy 14.1%, Space 14%, Grand Strategy 9.3%, Singleplayer 0.5%

  18. #18 Heathen Engineering's Terran
    85% matchMostly Negative33% of 15 reviews2019
    Dev: Heathen Engineering
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Galactic Strategy | Tactics | Action! Found an empire and expand across the stars, command massive fleets in interstellar conflicts and pilot powerful warships as you battle for victory in Heathen Engineering’s Terran.

    Why similar: 4X 39.7%, Grand Strategy 28.4%, Space 15.5%, Strategy 12.6%, Indie 3.7%

  19. #19 Stellaris
    84% matchVery Positive86% of 191,915 reviews2016
    Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 19.5 hrsMean: 142.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Explore a galaxy full of wonders in this sci-fi grand strategy game from Paradox Development Studios. Interact with diverse alien races, discover strange new worlds with unexpected events and expand the reach of your empire. Each new adventure holds almost limitless possibilities.

    Why similar: 4X 39.4%, Grand Strategy 36.1%, Space 16.9%, Strategy 6.9%, Singleplayer 0.7%

  20. #20 All Men Are Brothers / 水浒豪
    83% 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 43%, 4X 32.4%, Strategy 10.9%, Resource Management 9.3%, 2D 2.4%

  21. #21 Galactic Civilizations® I: Ultimate Edition
    84% matchMixed50% of 300 reviews2012
    Dev: Stardock Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 6 minMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 24%

    Galactic Civilizations is a space based strategy game in which you are in control of humanity's destiny.

    Why similar: 4X 36.1%, Grand Strategy 29.1%, PvE 11.2%, Space 8.5%, Resource Management 6.4%

  22. #22 Polaris Sector
    82% matchMostly Positive72% of 471 reviews2016
    Dev: SoftWarWarePub: Slitherine Ltd.
    Windows

    Can anyone build an empire in a place like this? Other factions are naturally suspicious of newcomers and may wage war at the first sign of unidentified craft. Here, a natural death is an uncommon luxury.

    Why similar: 4X 41.1%, Grand Strategy 26.7%, Space 13.4%, Resource Management 9.3%, Strategy 8.4%

  23. #23 Conquest: Medieval Kingdoms
    82% matchMixed57% of 14 reviews2021
    Dev: Aserisoft
    Windows · Mac

    Conquest: Medieval Kingdoms is a turn-based 4X grand strategy game, played on a procedurally generated world. Battles are real-time and tactical. Every world-map and battlefield is entirely unique, so this game will always have something to throw at you.

    Why similar: 4X 47.9%, Grand Strategy 32.8%, Strategy 11.5%, Resource Management 6.2%, Indie 1%

  24. #24 EOL: End Of Line
    81% matchNo user reviews2025
    Dev: MLS Games, LLC
    Windows

    A sci-fi turn-based strategy game, no gimmicky mechanics just pure 4x glory.

    Why similar: 4X 48.2%, Grand Strategy 37.8%, Strategy 12.3%, Indie 1.1%, Singleplayer 0.7%

  25. #25 Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri™ Planetary Pack
    79% matchVery Positive91% of 552 reviews2024
    Dev: Firaxis GamesPub: Electronic Arts
    Windows
    Median: 42 minMean: 12.2 hrs≥1hr: 42%

    Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri™ Planetary Pack includes the original Alpha Centauri and the expansion, Alien Crossfire.

    Why similar: 4X 70.5%, Space 15.5%, Strategy 11.9%, Singleplayer 2.1%

  26. #26 StarDrive
    81% matchMixed45% of 1,482 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 64.8%, Space 19%, Strategy 13.1%, Indie 2.6%, Singleplayer 0.6%

  27. #27 Master of Orion 3
    80% matchMixed53% of 183 reviews2016
    Dev: Quicksilver SoftwarePub: Wargaming Labs
    Windows
    Median: 12 minMean: 6.3 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 73.1%, Strategy 16.6%, Space 10.3%

  28. #28 Solar Wave
    78% 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 40.3%, Grand Strategy 35.3%, Space 14.2%, Strategy 7.2%, Resource Management 2.8%

  29. #29 Gate Builders
    78% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Pyralis Studio
    Windows · Linux

    Gate Builders is a sci-fi turn-based 4X strategy game. Build space stations, manage work force, exploit, trade and transform resources. Face space pirates and enemy factions. Build, Expand, Thrive!

    Why similar: 4X 39.7%, Grand Strategy 32.9%, Space 11.9%, Resource Management 8.2%, Strategy 6%

  30. #30 Lords of the Black Sun
    79% matchMostly Negative20% of 395 reviews2014
    Dev: Arkavi StudiosPub: Iceberg Interactive
    Windows
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    Take command of one race to join the struggle for supremacy in the galaxy. As the leader of your empire you are tasked with exploring the stars, colonizing new worlds, managing your empire and conquering whoever dares to oppose you.

    Why similar: 4X 62.1%, Space 19.8%, Strategy 15.4%, Indie 2.8%

  31. #31 The Last Federation
    77% matchMostly Positive75% of 502 reviews2014
    Dev: Arcen Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    From the creators of AI War: Fleet Command comes an all-new grand strategy title with turn-based tactical combat, set in a deep simulation of an entire solar system and its billions of inhabitants. You are the last of a murdered race, determined to unify or destroy the 8 others.

    Why similar: 4X 40.4%, Grand Strategy 22.9%, Space 19.5%, Strategy 13.2%, Indie 2.2%

  32. #32 Ara History Untold: Anniversary Edition
    75% matchMixed70% of 2,201 reviews2024
    Dev: Oxide GamesPub: Xbox Game Studios
    Windows
    Median: 7.8 hrsMean: 18.8 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    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 44.8%, Grand Strategy 36.1%, Resource Management 10.3%, Strategy 7.5%, Singleplayer 1.3%

  33. #33 ENDLESS™ Space - Definitive Edition
    76% matchVery Positive81% of 9,559 reviews2012
    Dev: AMPLITUDE Studios
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 13.3 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 56.2%, Space 18.2%, Strategy 16.2%, Grand Strategy 7.8%, Indie 0.8%

  34. #34 Dynasty Protocol
    74% 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 41.5%, Grand Strategy 33.7%, Space 14.3%, Strategy 8.1%, Resource Management 2.2%

  35. #35 Sword of the Stars II: Enhanced Edition
    77% matchMixed44% of 956 reviews2012
    Dev: Kerberos ProductionsPub: Paradox Interactive
    Windows
    Median: 42 minMean: 12.1 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 66.5%, Space 17.5%, Strategy 14.9%, Singleplayer 1%

  36. #36 STAR WARS™ Rebellion
    75% matchVery Positive90% of 1,462 reviews2016
    Dev: Coolhand InteractivePub: LucasArts
    Windows
    Median: 12 minMean: 22.5 hrs≥1hr: 31%

    It is a time of great upheaval. The first Death Star has been destroyed, marking a major victory for the Rebellion. But the Empire remains strong. As commander, you must choose to take control of either the Rebel Alliance or the Galactic Empire. Your goal: complete domination of the galaxy.

    Why similar: Grand Strategy 41.9%, 4X 30.3%, Strategy 19.6%, Space 7%, Singleplayer 1.2%

  37. #37 Horizon
    76% matchMixed59% of 477 reviews2014
    Dev: L3O Interactive
    Windows
    Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    Horizon is a turn-based space strategy game of galactic exploration and conquest in which you are in control of humanity’s destiny. You will explore deep space, find new frontiers and discover alien artifacts hidden on long-abandoned planets.

    Why similar: 4X 40.5%, Grand Strategy 36.6%, Space 13.6%, Strategy 7%, Singleplayer 1.3%

  38. #38 New Stars
    73% 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 38.2%, Grand Strategy 31.6%, Space 12%, Resource Management 10.5%, Strategy 6.3%

  39. #39 Star Trek: Infinite
    73% 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 39.2%, Grand Strategy 34%, Space 12.3%, PvE 10.5%, Strategy 4%

  40. #40 Ascendance
    73% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Torchdrive
    Windows

    Ascendance is a real-time space strategy game that sees you lead your civilisation into a vast and mysterious galaxy. Experience an immersive journey with detailed civilisations, deeply-simulated economies, internal politics, nuanced diplomacy, and intense space battles.

    Why similar: 4X 39.3%, Grand Strategy 32.3%, Space 11.8%, Resource Management 10.1%, Strategy 6.4%

  41. #41 Space Empires IV Deluxe
    74% matchVery Positive86% of 285 reviews2006
    Dev: Malfador MachinationsPub: Strategy First
    Windows
    Median: 18 minMean: 10.4 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 70.3%, Strategy 15.9%, Space 13.2%, Singleplayer 0.6%

  42. #42 Stellar Reach
    71% 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 48.3%, Grand Strategy 27.9%, Space 14%, Strategy 8.3%, Singleplayer 1.4%

  43. #43 Space Empires V
    72% matchMostly Positive73% of 469 reviews2006
    Dev: Malfador MachinationsPub: Strategy First
    Windows
    Median: 36 minMean: 14.4 hrs≥1hr: 46%

    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 66.8%, Strategy 16.4%, Space 15.8%, Singleplayer 1.1%

  44. #44 Great Powers
    70% matchMixed69% of 35 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 42.5%, Grand Strategy 34.1%, PvE 7.5%, Strategy 7.2%, Resource Management 4.9%

  45. #45 StarDrive 2
    72% matchMixed55% of 2,097 reviews2015
    Dev: Zero Sum GamesPub: Iceberg Interactive
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    StarDrive 2 is an exciting and evolutionary step forward for the StarDrive franchise. In this eagerly anticipated sequel, the core mechanics have evolved to incorporate a turn-based strategic layer, featuring spectacular realtime battles.

    Why similar: 4X 55.5%, Space 21%, Strategy 19.4%, Indie 3.5%, Singleplayer 0.6%

  46. #46 Space Empires I
    71% matchMixed54% of 13 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 45.2%, Grand Strategy 31.4%, Strategy 13.3%, Space 9.6%, Singleplayer 0.5%

  47. #47 Magic And Dragons : 4X Battle
    69% match5 user reviews60% of 5 reviews2024
    Dev: The Team With a TPub: The Developer With a D
    Windows

    Turn-based strategy game in a world filled with magics, demons and dragons! Build, expand, conquer, form alliances and wage wars.

    Why similar: 4X 39.6%, Grand Strategy 29.1%, PvE 12%, Magic 10.5%, Strategy 5.7%

  48. #48 Sword of the Stars: Complete Collection
    71% matchVery Positive88% of 705 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 67.8%, Space 16.3%, Strategy 14.7%, Singleplayer 1.2%

  49. #49 Sovereign Stars
    69% 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 44.6%, Grand Strategy 36.6%, Strategy 7.9%, Space 7.9%, Resource Management 3%

  50. #50 Vivat Rex
    69% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Dmitry Nyakkoev
    Windows

    Global strategy game focused on conquering the medieval world, featuring real-time tactical battles.

    Why similar: Grand Strategy 40.7%, 4X 40.1%, PvE 11.6%, Strategy 4.5%, 2D 1.8%

  51. #51 The Exalted Descendant
    68% 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 39%, Grand Strategy 29.1%, Resource Management 11.7%, Space 10.8%, Strategy 5.7%

  52. #52 Armada 2526 Gold Edition
    70% matchMixed68% of 108 reviews2013
    Dev: Ntronium GamesPub: Iceberg Interactive
    Windows
    Median: 24 minMean: 12.8 hrs≥1hr: 36%

    Conquer the Galaxy In This ‘4x’ Strategy Game. Lead one of 18 different alien races to become a mighty pan-galactic empire. Manage your colonies, deploy your fleets and conduct research. Plot your strategy and turn your planets into mighty bastions.

    Why similar: 4X 55.9%, Strategy 22.6%, Space 16.2%, Indie 5.3%

  53. #53 Total War: PHARAOH DYNASTIES
    66% matchMostly Positive78% of 6,190 reviews2024
    Dev: CREATIVE ASSEMBLYPub: SEGA
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 14.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Wage total war across the ancient world from the Aegean to Mesopotamia in this free addition to Total War: PHARAOH. Challenge the Bronze Age Collapse by building your own dynasty and leading your faction to victory with new cultures, new units and dramatic new battle mechanics.

    Why similar: 4X 47.9%, Grand Strategy 39.4%, Strategy 12.1%, Singleplayer 0.5%

  54. #54 Europa Universalis V
    65% matchMostly Positive72% of 26,573 reviews2025
    Dev: Paradox TintoPub: Paradox Interactive
    Windows
    Median: 45.3 hrsMean: 90.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    Use war, trade or diplomacy to satisfy your grandest ambitions and dominate five centuries of history in the newest version of Europa Universalis, Paradox Interactive's flagship historical grand strategy game.

    Why similar: 4X 41.8%, Grand Strategy 37.6%, Resource Management 13.6%, Strategy 6%, Singleplayer 0.8%

  55. #55 Master of Orion 1
    68% matchVery Positive90% of 436 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 75.7%, Strategy 13.7%, Space 9.8%, Singleplayer 0.8%

  56. #56 Wizards and Warlords
    67% matchVery Positive84% of 257 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 40.4%, Grand Strategy 30.8%, Magic 8.5%, Strategy 7.8%, Resource Management 6.1%

  57. #57 Uciana
    67% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Birdshel, LLC
    Windows

    Explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate in this sci-fi 4X turn-based strategy game.

    Why similar: 4X 62.8%, Strategy 16.3%, Space 12.9%, 2D 5.6%, Indie 1.4%

  58. #58 Galactic Civilizations® II: Ultimate Edition
    68% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,697 reviews2011
    Dev: Stardock Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 30 minMean: 44.0 hrs≥1hr: 39%

    Get the complete GalCiv II saga including Galactic Civilizations II: Dread Lords, the expansion pack Dark Avatar, and the newest expansion pack Twilight of the Arnor!

    Why similar: 4X 48.5%, Grand Strategy 40.5%, Strategy 7.5%, Space 3.5%

  59. #59 Star Ruler 2
    67% matchVery Positive82% of 719 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 62.6%, Space 21.8%, Strategy 13.3%, Indie 2.3%

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Games Like Elemental Empire

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