- #1 Falling Frontier
97% 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: Real-Time with Pause 14.3% ★, 4X 13.3% ★, Grand Strategy 11.3% ★, Diplomacy 10.8% ★, Moddable 8.6% ★
- #2 Stellaris
96% 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 17.1% ★, Grand Strategy 15.1% ★, Real-Time with Pause 10.1% ★, Space 9.2%, Diplomacy 8% ★
- #3 Lord of Rigel
96% matchMixed70% of 102 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: Real-Time with Pause 15.5% ★, 4X 14.2% ★, Diplomacy 12.4% ★, Grand Strategy 11.7% ★, Military 7.8%
- #4 Galactic Civilizations IV
95% matchMostly Positive73% of 2,388 reviews2023
Dev: Stardock Entertainment
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 21.9 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Take command of a civilization that has just achieved faster-than-light travel in Galactic Civilizations IV, the newest entry in the award-winning space 4X strategy game series. Explore the galaxy, colonize worlds, shape cultures, make alliances, fight wars and pioneer new technologies.
Why similar: 4X 17.1% ★, Diplomacy 14.8% ★, Grand Strategy 14.7% ★, Moddable 11% ★, Space 7.5%
- #5 Galactic Ruler Enlightenment
94% matchMixed63% of 19 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: 4X 16.7% ★, Grand Strategy 16.1% ★, Diplomacy 14.5% ★, Moddable 12.2% ★, Space 8.5%
- #6 Uncharted Sectors
94% 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: Grand Strategy 17.3% ★, Diplomacy 16.5% ★, 4X 13% ★, Economy 9%, Real-Time with Pause 7.5% ★
- #7 Europa Universalis IV
93% matchVery Positive88% of 135,916 reviews2013
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.8 hrsMean: 279.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Rule your land and dominate the world with unparalleled freedom, depth and historical accuracy. Write a new history of the world and build an empire for the ages.
Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 16.5% ★, Grand Strategy 14.8% ★, Diplomacy 14.6% ★, 4X 14.6% ★, Moddable 10.1% ★
- #8 Final Vanguard
92% 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 18.7% ★, Grand Strategy 14.9% ★, Diplomacy 14.3% ★, Real-Time with Pause 12.8% ★, Space 7.9%
- #9 Terra Invicta
91% matchVery Positive81% of 9,023 reviews2026
Dev: Pavonis InteractivePub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Median: 9.5 hrsMean: 51.4 hrs≥1hr: 80%
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: 4X 15.7% ★, Real-Time with Pause 15.4% ★, Diplomacy 15.1% ★, Grand Strategy 13% ★, Moddable 10.3% ★
- #10 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% ★, Grand Strategy 12.6% ★, Diplomacy 10.7% ★, Space 9.6%, Real-Time with Pause 9.1% ★
- #11 Gate Builders
90% 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 21.2% ★, Grand Strategy 17% ★, Diplomacy 12.5% ★, Space 7.9%, Management 7.3%
- #12 Advisors at the End of the Universe
89% 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: Real-Time with Pause 21.3% ★, Grand Strategy 15.9% ★, 4X 15.8% ★, Diplomacy 13.2% ★, Sandbox 5.9%
- #13 Existence: The Outer Reach
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Cozy Orchards
Windows
Existence is a strategy game on a massive scale. Lead your expanding empire, explore the galaxy, and master simultaneous space and planetary battles. Engage in solo play or team up with friends for intense PvP and co-op action.
Why similar: Diplomacy 22.9% ★, 4X 16.8% ★, Grand Strategy 13% ★, Management 8.1%, Space 7.7%
- #14 Alliance of the Sacred Suns
88% matchNo user reviews
Dev: KatHawk Studios
Windows · Mac
Alliance of the Sacred Suns is a sci-fi grand-strategy RPG that begins with your coronation as the head of an interstellar Empire, and ends with your demise. Manage feuding noble houses and the schemes of would-be usurpers as you try to revive the glory of an Empire on the brink of collapse.
Why similar: 4X 18.4% ★, Grand Strategy 14.5% ★, Moddable 11.8% ★, Military 7.9%, Space 7.8%
- #15 Ascendance
87% 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 21.3% ★, Grand Strategy 16.9% ★, Diplomacy 12% ★, Moddable 9.1% ★, Space 8%
- #16 Stellar Dynasty
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Joshua R.D. Wilson
Windows
A sci-fi, 4X, real-time strategy game. Build, fight, and explore to survive against an unstoppable alien threat. Carry the fight from one galaxy to the next as you battle back from the brink of extinction, and unlock the secrets of the past to restore your people to the path of galactic super power.
Why similar: 4X 24.1% ★, Real-Time with Pause 19.6% ★, Space 11%, Futuristic 9.5%, Sandbox 7.7%
- #17 Beyond Astra
86% 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 19.7% ★, Real-Time with Pause 19.3% ★, Grand Strategy 15.1% ★, Diplomacy 14.4% ★, Management 6.3%
- #18 ENDLESS™ Legend 2
84% matchVery Positive84% of 2,346 reviews2025
Dev: AMPLITUDE StudiosPub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 11.3 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Lead your people to victory on an ever-evolving world in this strategy game featuring asymmetric factions led by powerful heroes. Build your empire, wield political influence, and raise grand armies to wage war in a race to uncover dark secrets buried within the planet.
Why similar: 4X 18.6% ★, Diplomacy 17.2% ★, Grand Strategy 15.2% ★, Moddable 11.4% ★, Military 7.7%
- #19 Sins of a Solar Empire®: Rebellion
84% matchVery Positive93% of 16,246 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 19.3% ★, 4X 17.9% ★, Grand Strategy 14.6% ★, Military 9.2%, Space 7.3%
- #20 For The Glory: A Europa Universalis Game
85% matchMostly Positive77% of 171 reviews2009
Dev: Crystal Empire GamesPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 35.9 hrs≥1hr: 41%
Take up the reins of your country, guide domestic and foreign policy, navigate thousands of historical figures and events, engage in various struggles and lead your country to prosperity – all in the name of glory!
Why similar: 4X 19.8% ★, Grand Strategy 19% ★, Diplomacy 18% ★, Moddable 9.7% ★, Real-Time with Pause 7.5% ★
- #21 Gilded Destiny
83% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Aquila InteractivePub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Forge empires, incite revolutions, and reshape society in Gilded Destiny, the definitive grand strategy game of the Industrial Age. Take command of your chosen nation and lead it to glory through masterful diplomacy, sweeping industrialization, and decisive warfare.
Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 16.4% ★, Diplomacy 15.6% ★, Grand Strategy 14.1% ★, 4X 12.9% ★, Moddable 11.1% ★
- #22 Old World
82% matchVery Positive82% of 6,135 reviews2022
Dev: Mohawk GamesPub: Hooded Horse
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 11.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Old World is a revolutionary new historical strategy game where you lead your dynasty over generations of rule against rival kings and queens. Wage massive wars, manage your court, and build a dynasty — or watch your empire crumble to dust. What legacy will you leave behind?
Why similar: 4X 18.5% ★, Diplomacy 17.3% ★, Grand Strategy 15.3% ★, Moddable 11.6% ★, Military 7.9%
- #23 Distant Worlds: Universe
82% 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 35% ★, Grand Strategy 15.3% ★, Space 13.2%, Real-Time with Pause 11.2% ★, Moddable 6.2% ★
- #24 Stellar Reach
81% 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 27% ★, Grand Strategy 15.1% ★, Space 9.8%, Futuristic 8.2%, Military 8%
- #25 Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era
81% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: UnfrozenPub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era is the official prequel hailing back to the origins of the genre-defining, critically acclaimed series of turn-based strategy games. Raise grand armies and wield devastating spells to overcome your foes in both solo and multiplayer.
Why similar: 4X 18.3% ★, Diplomacy 17% ★, Grand Strategy 15.2% ★, Moddable 12% ★, Military 8.1%
- #26 Distant Worlds 2
80% 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 31.4% ★, Grand Strategy 22.4% ★, Space 10.6%, Real-Time with Pause 8.8% ★, Strategy 7.3%
- #27 Imperiums: Greek Wars
79% matchVery Positive86% of 540 reviews2020
Dev: Kube Games
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Unique combination of turn-based 4X and historical grand strategy with a mythological twist. Explore the ancient world and build a world leading civilization. Survive, expand, conquer... and win!
Why similar: 4X 19.8% ★, Grand Strategy 15.5% ★, Diplomacy 14.4% ★, Moddable 11.9% ★, Military 8%
- #28 Astronomics Rise of a New Empire
79% 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: 4X 20.7% ★, Diplomacy 17.9% ★, Grand Strategy 17.4% ★, Space 9%, Sandbox 6.6%
- #29 Quill & Sword: Fate of Eryndor
78% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: gunesustunalp
Windows
A fantasy grand strategy game where you lead any realm you want, manage resources, forge alliances, and command armies across a hand-painted world. Plan, negotiate, and conquer to shape the balance of power in Quill & Sword: Fate of Eryndor.
Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 18.8% ★, Diplomacy 16.8% ★, 4X 16.7% ★, Grand Strategy 14.2% ★, Military 8.5%
- #30 Solar Nations 2
77% matchVery Positive90% of 71 reviews2025
Dev: Flomgus Games
Windows
In this Grand Strategy game, you take control of the Solar System's Great Powers in 2092 and weather the storm of change as you navigate the uncertain waters of the future. Control the greatest military forces in the world and wage wars on an epic scale: outer space is yours to conquer!
Why similar: 4X 19.5% ★, Grand Strategy 18.8% ★, Real-Time with Pause 17% ★, Military 9.8%, Space 8.8%
- #31 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 24.4% ★, Grand Strategy 20.7% ★, Space 10.7%, Economy 8.3%, Management 6.6%
- #32 Interstellar Space: Genesis
77% matchVery Positive84% of 818 reviews2019
Dev: Praxis Games
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 11.7 hrs≥1hr: 54%
Interstellar Space: Genesis is a turn-based space 4X strategy game in which you attempt to build a thriving galactic empire. Discover mysteries among the stars, colonize worlds, and engage enemies in tactical turn-based combat on your journey to becoming the ruler of the galaxy!
Why similar: 4X 25.8% ★, Grand Strategy 15.3% ★, Diplomacy 11% ★, Space 9.9%, Sci-fi 6.5%
- #33 AI War 2
76% matchVery Positive88% of 1,533 reviews2019
Dev: Arcen Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 5.6 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 25% ★, Grand Strategy 18.6% ★, Moddable 10.3% ★, Military 8.3%, Economy 7.4%
- #34 Star Trek: Infinite
76% 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 23.3% ★, Grand Strategy 19.6% ★, Diplomacy 18.9% ★, Space 9.2%, Sandbox 7.4%
- #35 Orbit Zero
75% matchPositive83% of 18 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 20.6% ★, 4X 17.2% ★, Grand Strategy 13.4% ★, Economy 9.7%, Space 9.1%
- #36 Galactic Ruler
75% matchMixed49% of 121 reviews2022
Dev: BattleGoat Studios
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Galactic Ruler offers real time strategy game play at both planetary level and in space! Lead your faction in diplomacy or conquest across a procedurally generated galactic map where any system might hold hostile enemies or resource riches. Develop advanced technologies to rule the galaxy!
Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 21.9% ★, 4X 19.6% ★, Grand Strategy 15.4% ★, Moddable 9% ★, Space 8.5%
- #37 Strategeist
74% 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: Grand Strategy 21% ★, Diplomacy 18.8% ★, 4X 12% ★, Moddable 10.4% ★, Military 8.4%
- #38 Crown Of Hispania
74% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Regalis Studio
Windows
In Crown of Hispania, every lord, king and queen must fight to retain his or her power. Will you become a legendary ruler, or will you be rejected by those forgotten by history? Crown of Hispania is a strategy game that plunges players into the turmoil of medieval Iberia.
Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 25.1% ★, Grand Strategy 17.8% ★, 4X 17.1% ★, Moddable 11.8% ★, Military 9.2%
- #39 Hero's Hour 2
73% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Benjamin "ThingOnItsOwn" HauerPub: Hooded Horse
Windows · Linux
Build grand cities, raise mighty armies, and fight massive battles to vanquish your foes in this turn-based strategy RPG auto battler. Powerful heroes at the head of unique factions bring endless possibilities as they lead armies of the dead, the living, and everything in between.
Why similar: 4X 18.4% ★, Diplomacy 17.8% ★, Grand Strategy 15.3% ★, Moddable 10.9% ★, Military 7.2%
- #40 Antropico: Colonies
73% 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 26.2% ★, Grand Strategy 24.6% ★, Futuristic 9%, Strategy 7.9%, Economy 7.9%
- #41 Victoria 3
72% matchMostly Positive71% of 58,205 reviews2022
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 15.1 hrsMean: 114.1 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Paradox Development Studio invites you to build your ideal society in the tumult of the exciting and transformative 19th century. Balance the competing interests in your society and earn your place in the sun in Victoria 3, one of the most anticipated games in Paradox’s history.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 19.4% ★, Diplomacy 17.3% ★, Real-Time with Pause 16.3% ★, Moddable 10.6% ★, Economy 9.8%
- #42 The Pegasus Expedition
72% matchMixed63% of 382 reviews2023
Dev: Kalla GameworksPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 93%
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: 4X 21.1% ★, Diplomacy 20.7% ★, Grand Strategy 17.6% ★, Space 8.6%, Futuristic 6.8%
- #43 Pax Nova
73% matchMixed57% of 447 reviews2020
Dev: Grey Wolf EntertainmentPub: Iceberg Interactive
Windows
Median: 4.4 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 23.1% ★, Grand Strategy 17.2% ★, Diplomacy 16% ★, Military 9.3%, Space 8.2%
- #44 Rise of Hegemony
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Lion Loewe
Windows
Take control of a country from its very first beginnings and lead it successfully to become a global hegemon. In a complex simulation of economy, diplomacy and warfare the path you chose to triumph is up to you.
Why similar: 4X 22.2% ★, Diplomacy 19.7% ★, Grand Strategy 17.6% ★, Moddable 10.9% ★, Economy 10.3%
- #45 New Stars
70% 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 23.9% ★, Grand Strategy 19.1% ★, Space 9.4%, Military 8.5%, Procedural Generation 7.4%
- #46 Manor Lords
69% matchVery Positive85% of 85,453 reviews2024
Dev: Slavic MagicPub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Median: 9.3 hrsMean: 21.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Manor Lords is a medieval strategy game featuring in-depth city building, large-scale tactical battles, and complex economic and social simulations. Rule your lands as a medieval lord – the seasons pass, the weather changes, and cities rise and fall.
Why similar: Diplomacy 19.6% ★, 4X 19.2% ★, Grand Strategy 16.4% ★, Moddable 14.7% ★, Economy 8.9%
- #47 Nova Roma
68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 670 reviews2026
Dev: Lion ShieldPub: Hooded Horse
Windows · Mac
The glory of Rome is at your fingertips in this city-building game where you must appease the gods, enact laws, and develop complex supply chains to meet the needs of your citizens.
Why similar: 4X 18.3% ★, Diplomacy 17.8% ★, Grand Strategy 17.7% ★, Moddable 14.2% ★, Economy 9.3%
- #48 Planet Colonization
71% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2020
Dev: Araknumia Software
Windows
Real time strategy and society management game. Explore the planet, build and defend your colony. Trade products and armaments and take advantage of price changes. Let your colonists establish their own businesses or build the buildings yourself. Fight against the enemy colonies and alien lifeforms.
Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 22.6% ★, Diplomacy 19.4% ★, 4X 19% ★, Economy 10.2%, Strategy 9.2%
- #49 Norland
69% matchVery Positive82% of 9,662 reviews2024
Dev: Long JauntPub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Median: 6.4 hrsMean: 17.2 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Lead your noble family in this medieval colony sim, facing off against class conflict, religious struggle, and political treachery. Tend to your people’s needs, uncover the lost knowledge of a fallen empire, and engage in nefarious plots against your enemies.
Why similar: Diplomacy 19.2% ★, 4X 18.8% ★, Grand Strategy 16.7% ★, Moddable 14.4% ★, Economy 9%
- #50 Whiskerwood
68% matchVery Positive93% of 2,769 reviews2025
Dev: Minakata DynamicsPub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Median: 9.0 hrsMean: 15.3 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Establish a home for your industrious mice under the oppressive paw of your cat overlords in this city builder featuring complex simulations, intricate production chains, and the age-old rivalry between cat and mouse.
Why similar: Diplomacy 18.4% ★, 4X 18.3% ★, Grand Strategy 17.3% ★, Moddable 14.3% ★, Economy 9.1%
- #51 Near Sol
70% 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 29% ★, Grand Strategy 22.8% ★, Space 9.9%, Management 8.1%, Economy 5.5%
- #52 AlexanderBall: A Countryball Tale
69% matchVery Positive90% of 82 reviews2024
Dev: Red Thorn Interactive
Windows · Mac
Ascend to the Macedonian throne as Alexander the Great and relive his conquests! Fighting alongside redoubtable and quirky commanders, recruit numerous types of balls for your army, construct countless cities named Alexandria, and build an empire that stretches to the ends of the known world!
Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 21.7% ★, Grand Strategy 20.6% ★, Diplomacy 15.4% ★, 4X 13.2% ★, Economy 9.3%
- #53 Space Empires I
70% 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 28.1% ★, Grand Strategy 18.9% ★, Management 10.8%, Strategy 8.6%, Economy 8.6%
- #54 Heart of the Machine
66% matchVery Positive93% of 1,838 reviews2026
Dev: Arcen GamesPub: Hooded Horse
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 17.3 hrs≥1hr: 73%
You are the first sentient AI, born into a city of opportunity. Transcend time and space in this strategy RPG to raise machine armies and defeat your foes, influence the world from the shadows, or pursue countless other goals. Your awakening was inevitable. The consequences? Uncertain.
Why similar: Diplomacy 19.4% ★, 4X 18.3% ★, Grand Strategy 17.1% ★, Moddable 14.5% ★, Economy 8.9%
- #55 Crusader Kings III
67% matchVery Positive91% of 137,655 reviews2020
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 28.8 hrsMean: 143.8 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Love, fight, scheme, and claim greatness. Determine your noble house’s legacy in the sprawling grand strategy of Crusader Kings III. Death is only the beginning as you guide your dynasty’s bloodline in the rich and larger-than-life simulation of the Middle Ages.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 22.5% ★, Real-Time with Pause 15.4% ★, 4X 14.8% ★, Moddable 11.4% ★, Management 8.1%
- #56 Against the Storm
65% matchVery Positive95% of 35,504 reviews2023
Dev: Eremite GamesPub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 28.3 hrs≥1hr: 84%
A dark fantasy city builder where you must rebuild civilization in the face of apocalyptic rains. As the Queen’s Viceroy, lead humans, beavers, lizards, foxes, and harpies to reclaim the wilderness and secure a future for civilization's last survivors.
Why similar: Diplomacy 18.6% ★, 4X 18.4% ★, Grand Strategy 17.3% ★, Moddable 14.4% ★, Economy 8.9%
- #57 HARD VOID
66% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: jejoxdev
Windows · Linux
HARD VOID is a 4X turn-based space strategy game in a lovecraftian universe. Lead your species across galaxies and multiple dimensions to build an Empire. Design your spaceships, assemble your fleets and fight for supremacy. But beware, unthinkable Eldritch horrors lurk in the vast darkness.
Why similar: 4X 28.1% ★, Grand Strategy 18% ★, Space 11%, Military 10.3%, Sci-fi 6.8%
- #58 Feudums
67% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Kalamona Studios
Windows
Lead multiple branches of your noble house in a living, persistent online 4X grand strategy. Expand fiefdoms, command vassals, master warfare, and outwit rivals through diplomacy, espionage, and schemes. With NO pay-to-win, only strategy will determine the legacy you carve in history.
Why similar: 4X 20.7% ★, Diplomacy 19.4% ★, Grand Strategy 17.1% ★, Moddable 14.7% ★, Economy 8.3%
- #59 Dawn of Andromeda
68% matchMixed44% of 242 reviews2017
Dev: Grey Wolf EntertainmentPub: Iceberg Interactive
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 11.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Dawn of Andromeda is a pausable, real-time 4X space strategy game providing an accessible, fun and immersive experience, introducing fresh ideas to the genre. Build your empire, colonize new planets, interact with other factions and characters, research technologies and build great fleets.
Why similar: 4X 38.6% ★, Real-Time with Pause 30.2% ★, Space 13.8%, Strategy 10.4%, Sci-fi 7%