What games are most similar to Galactic Civilizations IV?

The most similar games to Galactic Civilizations IV include Stellaris, Sid Meier's Civilization®: Beyond Earth™, Galactic Civilizations III, and more. These recommendations are based on shared tags, gameplay mechanics, and player behavior patterns.

What genre is Galactic Civilizations IV?

Galactic Civilizations IV is a Simulation, Strategy game with popular tags including Space, Grand Strategy, Simulation, 4X, Strategy.

Best space games like Galactic Civilizations IV?

If you're looking for more space games like Galactic Civilizations IV, try Stellaris, Sid Meier's Civilization®: Beyond Earth™, Galactic Civilizations III. These share the Space tag and similar gameplay elements.

How does Nodal find games like Galactic Civilizations IV?

Nodal uses a hybrid recommendation system that combines tag similarity analysis with collaborative filtering from player behavior data. We analyze which games are frequently played by the same players and share similar tags to Galactic Civilizations IV. You can tune the blend between content-based and community-based recommendations.

Games like Galactic Civilizations IV but more grand strategy?

To find games emphasizing grand strategy, use Nodal's tag filters to prioritize Grand Strategy alongside Space. You can also explore the grand strategy tag page directly.

Games Like Galactic Civilizations IV

Top Similar Games to Galactic Civilizations IV

Stellaris (2016) — Shared: Space, Strategy, Grand Strategy. Also features real-time with pause and singleplayer. Tags: Space, Strategy, Grand Strategy
Sid Meier's Civilization®: Beyond Earth™ (2014) — Shared: Strategy, Turn-Based Strategy, Sci-fi. Also features turn-based and futuristic. Tags: Strategy, Turn-Based Strategy, Sci-fi
Galactic Civilizations III (2015) — Shared: Sci-fi, 4X, Turn-Based Strategy. Also features aliens and 3d. Tags: Sci-fi, 4X, Turn-Based Strategy
Sins of a Solar Empire®: Rebellion (2012) — Shared: Multiplayer, Simulation, Space. Also features management and diplomacy. Tags: Multiplayer, Simulation, Space
ENDLESS™ Space - Definitive Edition (2012) — Shared: Strategy, 4X, Space. Also features turn-based and singleplayer. Tags: Strategy, 4X, Space
HUMANKIND™ (2021) — Shared: Strategy, Turn-Based Strategy, 4X. Also features city builder and historical. Tags: Strategy, Turn-Based Strategy, 4X
Terra Invicta (2026) — Shared: Strategy, Simulation, Grand Strategy. Also features historical and war. Tags: Strategy, Simulation, Grand Strategy
Distant Worlds 2 (2022) — Shared: Strategy, Simulation, 4X. Also features 3d and singleplayer. Tags: Strategy, Simulation, 4X
Old World (2022) — Shared: Strategy, Simulation, Grand Strategy. Also features historical and war. Tags: Strategy, Simulation, Grand Strategy
Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI (2016) — Shared: Strategy, Turn-Based Strategy, Multiplayer. Also features historical and singleplayer. Tags: Strategy, Turn-Based Strategy, Multiplayer
ENDLESS™ Legend (2014) — Shared: Strategy, 4X, Turn-Based Strategy. Also features turn-based and fantasy. Tags: Strategy, 4X, Turn-Based Strategy
Age of Wonders 4 (2023) — Shared: Strategy, 4X, Turn-Based Strategy. Also features character customization and fantasy. Tags: Strategy, 4X, Turn-Based Strategy
Distant Worlds: Universe (2014) — Shared: Strategy, 4X, Space. Also features singleplayer and real-time. Tags: Strategy, 4X, Space
Sid Meier's Civilization VII (2025) — Shared: Grand Strategy, 4X, Simulation. Also features historical and military. Tags: Grand Strategy, 4X, Simulation
ENDLESS™ Legend 2 (2025) — Shared: Strategy, Simulation, Grand Strategy. Also features historical and war. Tags: Strategy, Simulation, Grand Strategy
Dune: Spice Wars (2023) — Shared: Sci-fi, Strategy, 4X. Also features management and singleplayer. Tags: Sci-fi, Strategy, 4X
X4: Foundations (2018) — Shared: Sandbox, Exploration, Space. Also features space sim and economy. Tags: Sandbox, Exploration, Space
Millennia (2024) — Shared: Strategy, Turn-Based Strategy, 4X. Also features alternate history and historical. Tags: Strategy, Turn-Based Strategy, 4X
Master of Orion (2016) — Shared: Strategy, 4X, Space. Also features turn-based and singleplayer. Tags: Strategy, 4X, Space
Europa Universalis IV (2013) — Shared: Grand Strategy, Strategy, Simulation. Also features historical and alternate history. Tags: Grand Strategy, Strategy, Simulation
Workers & Resources: Soviet Republic (2024) — Shared: Strategy, Simulation, Grand Strategy. Also features city builder and base building. Tags: Strategy, Simulation, Grand Strategy
Manor Lords (2024) — Shared: Strategy, Simulation, Grand Strategy. Also features city builder and base building. Tags: Strategy, Simulation, Grand Strategy
Age of Wonders: Planetfall (2019) — Shared: Strategy, Turn-Based Strategy, 4X. Also features character customization and turn-based. Tags: Strategy, Turn-Based Strategy, 4X
Sid Meier's Civilization® V (2010) — Shared: Turn-Based Strategy, Strategy, Multiplayer. Also features turn-based and historical. Tags: Turn-Based Strategy, Strategy, Multiplayer
Galactic Civilizations® II: Ultimate Edition (2011) — Shared: 4X, Grand Strategy, Turn-Based Strategy. Also features turn-based and 3d. Tags: 4X, Grand Strategy, Turn-Based Strategy
Shadow Empire (2020) — Shared: Strategy, Simulation, 4X. Also features rpg and wargame. Tags: Strategy, Simulation, 4X
Norland (2024) — Shared: Strategy, Simulation, Grand Strategy. Also features city builder and base building. Tags: Strategy, Simulation, Grand Strategy
Sword of the Stars II: Enhanced Edition (2012) — Shared: Strategy, 4X, Space. Also features singleplayer and lore-rich. Tags: Strategy, 4X, Space
Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword (2007) — Shared: Strategy, Turn-Based Strategy, 4X. Also features turn-based and historical. Tags: Strategy, Turn-Based Strategy, 4X
Star Trek: Infinite (2023) — Shared: Grand Strategy, 4X, Space. Also features management and rts. Tags: Grand Strategy, 4X, Space
Pandora: First Contact (2014) — Shared: Strategy, 4X, Turn-Based Strategy. Also features singleplayer and hex grid. Tags: Strategy, 4X, Turn-Based Strategy
Horizon (2014) — Shared: Strategy, Grand Strategy, Space. Also features singleplayer and turn-based. Tags: Strategy, Grand Strategy, Space
Starpoint Gemini Warlords (2017) — Shared: Space, Strategy, Simulation. Also features rpg and open world. Tags: Space, Strategy, Simulation
Europa Universalis V (2025) — Shared: Grand Strategy, 4X, Strategy. Also features resource management and trading. Tags: Grand Strategy, 4X, Strategy
Victoria 3 (2022) — Shared: Grand Strategy, Strategy, Simulation. Also features economy and historical. Tags: Grand Strategy, Strategy, Simulation
Ara History Untold: Anniversary Edition (2024) — Shared: Strategy, 4X, Grand Strategy. Also features alternate history and historical. Tags: Strategy, 4X, Grand Strategy
Fallen Enchantress: Legendary Heroes (2013) — Shared: Strategy, 4X, Grand Strategy. Also features magic and singleplayer. Tags: Strategy, 4X, Grand Strategy
Star Ruler (2010) — Shared: Strategy, Space, 4X. Also features indie and rts. Tags: Strategy, Space, 4X
Sword of the Stars: Complete Collection (2010) — Shared: Strategy, 4X, Space. Also features turn-based and singleplayer. Tags: Strategy, 4X, Space
Dominions 4: Thrones of Ascension (2013) — Shared: Strategy, Turn-Based Strategy, Grand Strategy. Also features indie and fantasy. Tags: Strategy, Turn-Based Strategy, Grand Strategy
Crusader Kings III (2020) — Shared: Strategy, Grand Strategy, Simulation. Also features medieval and rpg. Tags: Strategy, Grand Strategy, Simulation
Empires of the Undergrowth (2024) — Shared: Strategy, Simulation, Grand Strategy. Also features city builder and base building. Tags: Strategy, Simulation, Grand Strategy
Galactic Ruler Enlightenment (2024) — Shared: Simulation, Strategy, Space. Also features moddable and aliens. Tags: Simulation, Strategy, Space
ENDLESS™ Space 2 (2017) — Shared: Strategy, Space, Sci-fi. Also features turn-based and great soundtrack. Tags: Strategy, Space, Sci-fi
Sins of a Solar Empire II (2024) — Shared: Space, Strategy, 4X. Also features rts and singleplayer. Tags: Space, Strategy, 4X
StarDrive 2 (2015) — Shared: Strategy, Space, Sci-fi. Also features indie and management. Tags: Strategy, Space, Sci-fi
Age of Wonders III (2014) — Shared: Strategy, Turn-Based Strategy, 4X. Also features fantasy and rpg. Tags: Strategy, Turn-Based Strategy, 4X
The Last Federation (2014) — Shared: Strategy, Space, Simulation. Also features indie and turn-based. Tags: Strategy, Space, Simulation
Sid Meier's Civilization® IV (2006) — Shared: Strategy, Turn-Based Strategy, 4X. Also features turn-based and historical. Tags: Strategy, Turn-Based Strategy, 4X
Anno 2205™ (2015) — Shared: Strategy, Simulation, Sci-fi. Also features city builder and futuristic. Tags: Strategy, Simulation, Sci-fi
StarDrive (2013) — Shared: Strategy, 4X, Space. Also features indie and rts. Tags: Strategy, 4X, Space
Fragile Existence (2026) — Shared: Space, Strategy, Grand Strategy. Also features real-time with pause and singleplayer. Tags: Space, Strategy, Grand Strategy
Songs of Syx (2020) — Shared: Strategy, Sandbox, Grand Strategy. Also features early access and city builder. Tags: Strategy, Sandbox, Grand Strategy
Stars in Shadow (2017) — Shared: Strategy, 4X, Turn-Based Strategy. Also features indie and turn-based combat. Tags: Strategy, 4X, Turn-Based Strategy
Gate Builders0 — Shared: Sci-fi, Turn-Based Strategy, 4X. Also features early access and management. Tags: Sci-fi, Turn-Based Strategy, 4X
Hexarchy (2023) — Shared: 4X, Strategy, Grand Strategy. Also features historical and hex grid. Tags: 4X, Strategy, Grand Strategy
Falling Frontier0 — Shared: Space, Strategy, Grand Strategy. Also features real-time with pause and singleplayer. Tags: Space, Strategy, Grand Strategy
Dominions 5 - Warriors of the Faith (2017) — Shared: Strategy, Turn-Based Strategy, Grand Strategy. Also features fantasy and indie. Tags: Strategy, Turn-Based Strategy, Grand Strategy
Space Empires V (2006) — Shared: Strategy, 4X, Space. Also features turn-based and singleplayer. Tags: Strategy, 4X, Space
Star Ruler 2 (2015) — Shared: Strategy, Space, 4X. Also features rts and indie. Tags: Strategy, Space, 4X