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  1. #1 Sins of a Solar Empire®: Rebellion
    97% matchVery Positive93% of 16,336 reviews2012
    Dev: Ironclad Games CorporationPub: Stardock Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 16.6 hrs≥1hr: 86%

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

    Why similar: Diplomacy 17.6%, 4X 11.5%, Grand Strategy 8.8%, Space Sim 7.5%, RTS 6.4%

  2. #2 Star Trek: Infinite
    96% matchMixed43% of 3,512 reviews2023
    Dev: Nimble Giant EntertainmentPub: Paradox Interactive
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 19.0 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: Diplomacy 20.4%, 4X 17.8%, Grand Strategy 14.1%, RTS 8.1%, Space Sim 8%

  3. #3 Galactic Civilizations IV
    95% 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: Diplomacy 21.2%, 4X 17.3%, Grand Strategy 14%, Space 8.3%, Management 7.2%

  4. #4 Stellaris
    94% matchVery Positive86% of 196,831 reviews2016
    Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 19.4 hrsMean: 144.9 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 20.7%, Grand Strategy 17.3%, Diplomacy 13.8%, Space 12.3%, Sandbox 7%

  5. #5 Astronomics Rise of a New Empire
    94% matchMixed50% of 18 reviews2024
    Dev: JayFiArts
    Windows

    Astronomics Rise of a New Empire is an easy-to-learn real-time global strategy(4X) game. Control your faction in an intergalactic conflict. Manage your economy, conduct diplomatic negotiations and build a fleet to rule the galaxy.

    Why similar: Diplomacy 22.6%, 4X 18.5%, Grand Strategy 14.7%, RTS 9.7%, Space 8.8%

  6. #6 Lord of Rigel
    93% matchMixed68% of 115 reviews2024
    Dev: Rhombus Studios
    Windows

    Lord of Rigel is a turn-based 4X space strategy game inspired by the classics. In a galaxy divided by two elder races, will you unite with other species or forge your own path? Navigate galactic politics and defeat threats using espionage, research, and military force. How will you shape the galaxy?

    Why similar: Diplomacy 20.5%, 4X 16.6%, Grand Strategy 12.9%, Space Sim 9.3%, Military 8%

  7. #7 Dune: Spice Wars
    92% matchMostly Positive79% of 13,540 reviews2023
    Dev: Shiro GamesPub: Funcom
    Windows
    Median: 6.8 hrsMean: 16.4 hrs≥1hr: 85%

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

    Why similar: Diplomacy 22.2%, 4X 16.6%, Grand Strategy 12.4%, Management 11.7%, RTS 9.4%

  8. #8 Commanders Fury
    91% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: RoboFox Games LLC
    Windows

    Take command of the war machine of an empire in this 4x RTS hybrid. Fight battles with your flagship fleet in fully 3D real-time space combat. Recruit, train and dispatch commanders. Give them orders, directives and equip their fleets. Manage your empire’s supply logistics and fleet operations.

    Why similar: 4X 21.9%, Diplomacy 15.1%, RTS 12.7%, Grand Strategy 11.8%, Space 10.6%

  9. #9 Beyond Astra
    91% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Nebule Games
    Windows

    Lead your civilization in a galaxy brimming with life and intrigue. Seamlessly explore and expand across uncharted worlds, from their surfaces to the stars. Forge your destiny in this sci-fi 4X offering a unique blend of grand strategy, planetary city-building, and RTS combat.

    Why similar: 4X 20.4%, Diplomacy 15.6%, Grand Strategy 12.4%, RTS 11.9%, Space 7.6%

  10. #10 Final Vanguard
    90% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Heavy Pepper Inc.
    Windows

    Rule a living interstellar empire in this real-time 4X grand strategy. Make decisions that shape civilian lives, manage fragile supply lines, lead military conquests, and decide whether your civilization thrives or collapses under its own expansion.

    Why similar: 4X 19%, Diplomacy 18.6%, Grand Strategy 14.1%, Space Sim 11.2%, RTS 9.8%

  11. #11 Fragile Existence
    89% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Fragile ContinuumPub: Hooded Horse
    Windows

    Save humanity from the brink of extinction in this sci-fi strategy game of survival. Travel among the stars to seek out resources, establish and develop colonies to sustain civilization, and grow your military might to push back against an overwhelming threat.

    Why similar: Diplomacy 22.9%, 4X 16.9%, Grand Strategy 13.1%, Management 7.8%, Space 7.8%

  12. #12 Falling Frontier
    89% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Stutter Fox StudiosPub: Hooded Horse
    Windows

    Conquer a vast procedurally generated star system in Falling Frontier, a sci-fi RTS where intel and logistics are decisive factors. Design ships and raid enemy supply lines, lay minefields and construct recon stations, and ambush enemy forces within asteroid fields and nebulae.

    Why similar: Diplomacy 21.4%, 4X 18.7%, Grand Strategy 15%, Space 9.5%, Management 7.7%

  13. #13 Wayfallen
    88% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Wayfarer
    Windows

    A galaxy with its own economy, its own wars, and no reason to wait for you. Trade, mine, fight, and salvage a living - alone on the rim, or at the head of an empire the great powers can't ignore. A single-player space sandbox that never stops moving.

    Why similar: 4X 18.6%, Diplomacy 17.2%, Space Sim 14.3%, Space 11.1%, RTS 10.1%

  14. #14 Hollow Stars
    87% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: AppGX
    Windows

    A deep 2D strategy of cosmic trade and faction warfare. Build trading empires, refine asteroids, lead fleets into battle and run faction politics — solo or in four-player co-op

    Why similar: 4X 26.2%, Grand Strategy 18.8%, RTS 12.6%, Simulation 8%, Management 7.6%

  15. #15 Advisors at the End of the Universe
    86% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2023
    Dev: Flux-Soul
    Windows · Linux

    AEU is a fast paced realtime strategy and 4x hybrid. Players influence their empire to grow, fight, forge alliances or engage in trade. Players are given control over the empire's traits, research and a set of three types of abilities(Construction, Plagues and Agents) to accomplish their goals.

    Why similar: Diplomacy 18.9%, 4X 16%, Grand Strategy 15.1%, RTS 8.2%, Management 7.4%

  16. #16 Gate Builders
    86% 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 22.4%, Diplomacy 18.7%, Grand Strategy 16.9%, Management 11.1%, Space 9.2%

  17. #17 Rebel Inc: Escalation
    85% matchVery Positive82% of 7,522 reviews2021
    Dev: Ndemic CreationsPub: Hooded Horse
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 13.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    A unique and deeply engaging political/military strategic simulation from the creator of Plague Inc. Balance competing civilian and military priorities and deal with a deadly insurgency in order to stabilise a war-torn country.

    Why similar: Diplomacy 23.7%, 4X 17.3%, Grand Strategy 13.3%, Management 8.1%, RTS 7.5%

  18. #18 Galactic Ruler Enlightenment
    84% matchMixed60% of 20 reviews2024
    Dev: BattleGoat Studios
    Windows

    Play campaign stories within the Galactic Ruler universe. Invade the galaxy to eliminate those who stand in your way or rally alien races to defend against the invaders. Fight battles at both planet and space across a procedurally generated galaxy. Use new unit control systems to manage your forces.

    Why similar: Diplomacy 22.9%, 4X 18.6%, Grand Strategy 16.9%, Space 10.4%, Space Sim 7.2%

  19. #19 AI War 2
    84% matchVery Positive87% of 1,559 reviews2019
    Dev: Arcen Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    The most devious and acclaimed artificial intelligence in strategy gaming is better than ever. A grand strategy/RTS hybrid that reverses many conventions of both genres. Take territory without attracting attention, build your empire with care, and adapt to an ever-evolving galactic battleground.

    Why similar: 4X 23.3%, Grand Strategy 16.3%, RTS 9%, Management 7.3%, Online Co-Op 6.8%

  20. #20 Orbit Zero
    82% matchPositive84% of 19 reviews2023
    Dev: Kaan Özgül
    Windows

    Create a Company, Build structures, Collect Resources, Make Investments and Speculate on Assets. Carefully manage your Workforce, Finances, Resources, Shareholders, BOD & Political Partnerships.

    Why similar: Diplomacy 27.3%, 4X 16.1%, Grand Strategy 11.8%, Space Sim 11.1%, Space 9.4%

  21. #21 Ascendance
    82% matchNo user reviews2027
    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 22.1%, Diplomacy 17.7%, Grand Strategy 16.6%, RTS 11.8%, Space 9.2%

  22. #22 NWO - Anarchy Collapsed
    81% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: KNK DEVELOP
    Windows · Mac

    A grand strategy game of world domination. Conquer and unite 195 countries before an unknown enemy arrives. Build your economy, military, and influence. Choose war or diplomacy, control resources, and shape the future—only one ruler will rise to the top. Will it be you?

    Why similar: Diplomacy 28%, 4X 21.7%, Grand Strategy 18.5%, RTS 12.3%, Military 9.5%

  23. #23 ENDLESS Legend™ 2
    79% 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: Diplomacy 25.5%, 4X 18.9%, Grand Strategy 14.5%, Management 8.7%, Military 7.1%

  24. #24 NationWar:Annals
    81% matchMixed68% of 169 reviews2021
    Dev: Yiming
    Windows

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

    Why similar: Diplomacy 28.9%, 4X 19.6%, Grand Strategy 14.2%, RTS 11.3%, Military 7.3%

  25. #25 Uncharted Sectors
    80% matchNo user reviews2029
    Dev: Luc ToupensePub: N42C
    Windows · Linux

    A grand strategy game built on a deep economic simulation and orchestrated by an intelligent AI storyteller. Ensure the survival of your domain at the edge of the galaxy: colonize worlds, manage populations, navigate politics, design custom goods, and master dynamic markets.

    Why similar: Diplomacy 26.7%, Grand Strategy 18.7%, 4X 14.9%, Space 8.5%, Military 7.3%

  26. #26 World Warfare & Economics
    79% matchMixed60% of 687 reviews2023
    Dev: Okron Studio
    Windows · Mac

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

    Why similar: Diplomacy 23.4%, 4X 18.8%, Grand Strategy 15.8%, RTS 10.6%, Military 7.9%

  27. #27 Nexus Legacy
    78% matchMixed68% of 326 reviews2026
    Dev: Nexus Legacy Team
    Windows

    Rebuild civilization from a single planet in Nexus Legacy, a persistent sci-fi 4X MMO. Colonize worlds, manage resources, research technologies, command fleets, forge alliances, and fight for control of a living galaxy.

    Why similar: Diplomacy 25.3%, 4X 19.7%, Grand Strategy 14.9%, Management 9%, Space 8.8%

  28. #28 Near Sol
    78% 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 26.7%, Grand Strategy 19.7%, RTS 13.8%, Management 10.6%, Space 10%

  29. #29 Lawgivers II
    77% matchMostly Positive70% of 698 reviews2023
    Dev: Damian BernardiPub: SomniumSoft
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Lawgivers II is a political sandbox game that features multiple electoral systems, approve/reject bills and govern a country. Start out your career from the very bottom, and perhaps one day, lead your nation to become the most influential in the world.

    Why similar: Diplomacy 30.7%, Grand Strategy 12.4%, 4X 11.4%, Management 10.1%, Online Co-Op 8.8%

  30. #30 Old World
    77% 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: Diplomacy 25.3%, 4X 19.3%, Grand Strategy 14.9%, Management 8.8%, Military 7.1%

  31. #31 Riftborne
    75% matchVery Positive90% of 101 reviews2026
    Dev: Pitio Productions
    Windows · Linux

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

    Why similar: Diplomacy 19.9%, 4X 18.9%, Grand Strategy 14.2%, Space Sim 10.8%, Management 8.7%

  32. #32 Imperialist
    76% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: BRR Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    From a veteran 4X Strategy developer comes a new deep strategy game of logistics, empire, and control. Develop the New World, industrialise your capital, manage your growing Empire, and outmanoeuvre rivals to become history's first Superpower. Can you exploit the New World to control the Old?

    Why similar: Diplomacy 30.9%, 4X 23.3%, Grand Strategy 19.5%, Multiplayer 6.5%, Military 5.2%

  33. #33 Geopolaris: Conquer & Dominate
    75% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Fenek Games
    Windows

    Navigate through interactions with competing powers to lead your nation to global domination in this 4X open sandbox geopolitical sim set in post-WW2 alt-history world. You have 251 years at your disposal to conquer and unify the planet or take your nation into space. Can you make it?

    Why similar: Diplomacy 27.4%, 4X 22.9%, Grand Strategy 17%, Management 8.6%, Sandbox 6.9%

  34. #34 Pax Nova
    76% matchMixed56% of 452 reviews2020
    Dev: Grey Wolf EntertainmentPub: Iceberg Interactive
    Windows
    Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    A sci-fi turn-based 4X strategy game where you lead the fate of one of several factions divided between three races. Explore new worlds and new star systems filled with exciting secrets as well as dangers. Build cities, expand your influence and fight great battles on land and in space.

    Why similar: 4X 22.8%, Diplomacy 22.4%, Grand Strategy 16%, Space 8.8%, Management 8.6%

  35. #35 Great Houses of Calderia
    74% matchMixed61% of 442 reviews2024
    Dev: Resistance GamesPub: Firesquid
    Windows
    Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    Great Houses of Calderia is a Feudal Grand Strategy game focusing on family dynamics & stories. Use your family strengths to compete against rivals to rise in the ranks of Calderia - produce, trade, scheme, bribe, and battle to build your legacy of power!

    Why similar: Grand Strategy 24%, Diplomacy 21%, 4X 13.2%, Management 10.3%, Military 8.5%

  36. #36 Old Stars
    74% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: adamjr
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    A fast-paced 4X galaxy you can actually finish. Expand by colonising and besieging rival worlds, wield government powers that bend the rules - freeze enemy fleets, sever hyperlanes, vanish into stealth - and race rivals to claim the galactic core. A grand-strategy empire in an evening, not a month.

    Why similar: 4X 29.2%, Grand Strategy 21%, Space 11.5%, Space Sim 9.3%, Strategy 7.9%

  37. #37 Freewake
    73% matchNo user reviews2027
    Dev: Oakshore Studios
    Windows

    A team-based strategy and space simulation game where allies build an empire together while competing to control it. Explore, trade, colonize, scheme, and fight tactical battles shaped by stealth, sensors, and deception.

    Why similar: Diplomacy 23.5%, 4X 23.2%, Grand Strategy 21.2%, Space 9.1%, Space Sim 8%

  38. #38 Descending Empires
    73% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Parcyval
    Windows

    A multiplayer space RTS blending in depth mechanics with fast paced skirmish matches. control and manage an empire together with your team in large-scale physic-based online battles, and expand your army mit modded factions

    Why similar: Diplomacy 22.2%, 4X 19.6%, Grand Strategy 15.9%, Space Sim 13.1%, RTS 11.8%

  39. #39 Ara History Untold: Anniversary Edition
    72% 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: Diplomacy 27.5%, 4X 27.2%, Grand Strategy 20%, Management 8.9%, Military 7.7%

  40. #40 Spaceman's Luck
    72% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Gideon Kennedy
    Windows

    A space 4X game. Colonize planets and annihilate enemy races in an intergalactic war for living space. Designed to be fun, fast, and easy to play.

    Why similar: 4X 23.5%, Grand Strategy 20.6%, Space 19.2%, Management 8.7%, Strategy 7%

  41. #41 Strategeist
    71% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Galactic Starfish, Inc.
    Windows

    Become a strategeist and lead one of hundreds of nations on the globe across centuries of conflict and diplomacy in this grand strategy game. Balance war, politics, and internal institutions to shape the fate of your empire, and secure your legacy in history.

    Why similar: Diplomacy 27.5%, Grand Strategy 20.4%, 4X 12.4%, Management 8.7%, Sandbox 8%

  42. #42 Seven Kingdoms 2 HD
    73% matchVery Positive81% of 405 reviews2015
    Dev: Enlight Software Limited
    Windows
    Median: 12 minMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 30%

    Get ready for an exciting real-time strategy game experience like no other with Seven Kingdoms 2! Say goodbye to the monotony of resource gathering and army building, its unique gameplay offers a thrilling blend of city management, trade, industry, espionage, diplomacy, and conquest!

    Why similar: Diplomacy 26.8%, 4X 19.8%, RTS 14.2%, Grand Strategy 11.6%, Sandbox 5.7%

  43. #43 The Pegasus Expedition
    71% matchMixed63% of 390 reviews2023
    Dev: Kalla GameworksPub: Fulqrum Publishing
    Windows
    Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 94%

    The Pegasus Expedition is a story-driven sci-fi grand strategy game set in a key moment for humankind’s survival. Facing an overwhelming threat at home, humanity sends expeditions to the Pegasus Galaxy in a desperate attempt to find a refuge for the population of Earth.

    Why similar: Diplomacy 28.8%, 4X 20.8%, Grand Strategy 16.3%, Space 9.3%, Management 9%

  44. #44 Terra Invicta
    69% matchVery Positive80% of 9,823 reviews2026
    Dev: Pavonis InteractivePub: Hooded Horse
    Windows
    Median: 9.2 hrsMean: 52.6 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    An alien invasion has fractured humanity into seven ideological factions each with a unique vision for the future. Lead your chosen faction to take control of Earth’s nations, expand across the Solar System, and battle enemy fleets in tactical combat.

    Why similar: Diplomacy 26.2%, 4X 19.5%, Grand Strategy 15.2%, Management 9%, Military 8%

  45. #45 Realpolitiks 3: Earth and Beyond
    70% matchMostly Negative38% of 299 reviews2025
    Dev: JujubeePub: Fulqrum Publishing
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Prove your political brilliance in a grand strategy like no other: pick any contemporary country, set up your government and navigate the pitfalls of domestic and international politics. A glorious destiny awaits - the domination of not just the Earth, but the whole Solar system!

    Why similar: Diplomacy 27.4%, Grand Strategy 21.5%, 4X 11.5%, Space 9.3%, Management 8.3%

  46. #46 Aries
    71% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2020
    Dev: Wirlwith
    Windows

    Space strategy gaming reimagined. Dive into fast-paced real-time planetary battles against the backdrop of a turn-based campaign that sees you build your empire in the stars. With hundreds of troops and ships at your command, can you forge an empire that lasts?

    Why similar: Diplomacy 31%, Grand Strategy 19.3%, RTS 14.5%, Space 9.8%, Military 9.2%

  47. #47 Dummynation
    69% matchVery Positive88% of 3,234 reviews2022
    Dev: Alejandro Hernández Ferrero
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 36.1 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    Geopolitical management game with real-time shifting borders and a streamlined gameplay, designed to minimize all burdensome chores while allowing an absolute strategic control, from military recruitment and deployment, to diplomatic and economic management.

    Why similar: Diplomacy 32.5%, Grand Strategy 21%, RTS 12.2%, Military 11.9%, Management 10.5%

  48. #48 4th Generation Warfare
    70% matchMixed56% of 163 reviews2022
    Dev: Eversim
    Windows

    As the leader of a nation, dispatch and control your team of characters all around the world to destabilize your enemies and establish your supremacy. All methods are fair game: hacking, sabotage, political interference, military strikes, corruption, treachery, assassinations, data theft…

    Why similar: Diplomacy 31.6%, 4X 21.3%, Grand Strategy 15.4%, RTS 12.5%, Co-op 6.2%

  49. #49 Solar Wave
    67% matchMostly Positive77% of 71 reviews2026
    Dev: SavGus Studio
    Windows

    A large-scale 4X strategy game with indirect control and a focus on simulating a space empire. Capture systems, develop your economy and logistics, call up hundreds of powerful fleets and watch them incinerate enemies of the Solar Empire.

    Why similar: 4X 26.6%, Grand Strategy 20.9%, RTS 13.4%, Space 12.9%, Management 10.3%

  50. #50 Stellar Sovereigns
    69% matchMixed65% of 31 reviews2023
    Dev: Imagined Reality
    Windows

    Indie 4X space strategy game with TB empire management and RTS combat set in a 3D star cluster. Build an interstellar empire by colonizing and conquering star systems, develop your colonies establish trade routes and construct fleets from a range of retrofittable capital & escort class vessels.

    Why similar: 4X 24%, Grand Strategy 17.6%, Space Sim 15.4%, Diplomacy 15.2%, RTS 10.4%

  51. #51 Stellar Reach
    68% matchMostly Positive79% of 34 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 29.9%, Grand Strategy 15.8%, Space 12%, RTS 10.3%, Management 8.7%

  52. #52 Star Traders: 4X Empires
    70% matchMixed63% of 82 reviews2014
    Dev: Trese Brothers
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 2.8 hrs≥1hr: 94%

    Take command of humanity’s last survivors and rebuild an empire in the stars. In this immersive turn-based strategy game, you will have to fight to protect your people, control rival factions, and unlock lost technology.

    Why similar: Diplomacy 29.4%, 4X 22.3%, Grand Strategy 14.2%, Management 8.8%, Space 7.6%

  53. #53 Galactum Meridian
    68% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Hedra Games
    Windows

    Lead humanity's first deep survey beyond Sol in a research-first space strategy game. Explore star systems, investigate worlds, deploy probes, and turn scientific discoveries into strategic power.

    Why similar: 4X 30.7%, Space Sim 16.6%, Space 13%, Grand Strategy 12.2%, Strategy 8.2%

  54. #54 RUPTURR
    67% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2026
    Dev: Aikon Interactive
    Windows

    Develop your nation, command your army, and dominate the world in a real-time strategy game combining economic management, diplomacy, technological progress, and military conquest.

    Why similar: Diplomacy 29.9%, Grand Strategy 21%, RTS 14.4%, Military 8.8%, Sandbox 8.4%

  55. #55 Cataclismo
    66% matchVery Positive89% of 4,300 reviews2025
    Dev: Digital SunPub: Hooded Horse
    Windows
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 77%

    Design and build fortresses brick by brick to stand against endless hordes of Horrors in this real-time strategy game with resource management, siege defense, and exploration. Lead from the ramparts, push back the darkness, and hold fast against the creatures of the Mist.

    Why similar: Diplomacy 25.6%, 4X 17.4%, Grand Strategy 15.1%, Management 9.6%, RTS 9.5%

  56. #56 Star Zeal 4x
    67% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Akuu Digital Entertainment
    Windows

    Star Zeal is a space based 4x strategy and rpg hybrid. A mixture between a procedural, open ended RPG and a space civilization builder. Go on an adventure with your character and their faction whilst making friends, enemies and exploring a vast galaxy.

    Why similar: 4X 23.6%, Grand Strategy 17.3%, Space Sim 13.7%, RTS 12.3%, Sandbox 7.6%

  57. #57 Distant Worlds: Universe
    68% 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 39.1%, Space 16.1%, Grand Strategy 16%, Strategy 7.2%, RTS 6.7%

  58. #58 Relentless Expanse
    66% matchVery Positive90% of 110 reviews2025
    Dev: Cowmera Games
    Windows

    Capture and upgrade planets, outsmart your enemies, and conquer the galaxy! Simple yet addicting, you can play alone or outsmart your friends in this 2D top-down space RTS. Completely free, no monetization, just fun!

    Why similar: Diplomacy 27.5%, Grand Strategy 19.8%, RTS 16.6%, Space 12.3%, Multiplayer 8.9%

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