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  1. #1 After the Crash : Colony
    97% matchPositive82% of 11 reviews2025
    Dev: Penche Software
    Windows

    Build order on a strange planet, keep your crew alive, and gather the parts needed to repair the crashed main ship. Manage resources, explore new areas, face growing threats, and strengthen your colony a little more with each passing day.

    Why similar: 4X 32.7%, Space Sim 20.4%, Space 11.2%, Time Management 8.1%, Sci-fi 6.9%

  2. #2 Space Empires IV Deluxe
    96% 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 56.7%, Space 12.6%, Strategy 12.5%, Sci-fi 9.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.5%

  3. #3 Shattered Spheres
    96% 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 41%, Space 14%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 7.2%, Management 6.8%

  4. #4 Sword of the Stars II: Enhanced Edition
    95% 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 54.9%, Space 17.1%, Strategy 12.1%, Sci-fi 8.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 6.2%

  5. #5 Vega Chronicle
    94% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Just Add Lava
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Choose peace or destruction to conquer the stars in this turn-based 4X game. Trade and negotiate with alien civilizations. Command semi-autonomous fleets in real-time combat. Explore the galaxy and build your colonies. Unlock ancestral virtues to enhance your civilization for the next play-through.

    Why similar: 4X 44.5%, Space 15.9%, Strategy 10.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.1%, Sci-fi 8.6%

  6. #6 Stars in Shadow
    94% matchMostly Positive79% of 816 reviews2017
    Dev: Ashdar GamesPub: Iceberg Interactive
    Windows
    Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 14.5 hrs≥1hr: 66%

    Stars in Shadow is a turn-based 4X strategy game and a vivid tribute to the genre classics. Compete with alien factions to explore and colonize nearby starsystems, build fleets to defend against rivals, negotiate or conquer them. Win by unifying the galaxy, through diplomacy or force.

    Why similar: 4X 53%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.1%, Space 13.3%, Strategy 9.2%, Sci-fi 7%

  7. #7 ENDLESS™ Space - Definitive Edition
    93% 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 45.9%, Space 17.5%, Strategy 13%, Turn-Based Strategy 11%, Sci-fi 8.3%

  8. #8 Ultakia
    92% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Simon Alber
    Windows

    Ultakia is a turn-based space 4X strategy game with distinctive resource management. Explore exotic systems and acquire powerful technologies. Exploit your planets, trade with other races and destroy those who stand in your way.

    Why similar: 4X 36.1%, Space 14.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.8%, Sci-fi 8%, Management 6.8%

  9. #9 Unending Galaxy
    91% matchMixed62% of 124 reviews2016
    Dev: Anarkis Gaming
    Windows
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    Unending Galaxy is a unique space-sim in which you can fill any role from pirate or trader to the leader of a large galactic empire.

    Why similar: 4X 30.3%, Space 15.8%, Space Sim 14.1%, Strategy 11.7%, Simulation 9.5%

  10. #10 Space Empires I
    91% 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 36.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.5%, Management 11.1%, Strategy 10.4%, Space 9%

  11. #11 Pandora: First Contact
    90% matchMixed63% of 638 reviews2014
    Dev: Proxy StudiosPub: Slitherine Ltd.
    Windows
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 41.1 hrs≥1hr: 75%

    Pandora: First Contact is a science fiction 4X turn-based strategy game on a planetary scale. Our Earth has been exhausted and colonial attempts on other planetary bodies have been in vain. Finally, after decades of exploration, an interstellar probe has brought promise of a new world.

    Why similar: 4X 53.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.9%, Strategy 10.9%, Sci-fi 9.7%, Space 5.9%

  12. #12 Lords of the Black Sun
    89% 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 53.2%, Space 20%, Strategy 12.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 7.9%, Sci-fi 6%

  13. #13 StarDrive 2
    89% 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 45.4%, Space 20.3%, Strategy 15.6%, Sci-fi 12.4%, Management 5.8%

  14. #14 Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri™ Planetary Pack
    87% 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 61.4%, Space 15.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.6%, Strategy 10.1%, Singleplayer 2%

  15. #15 Space Empires V
    88% 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 55.1%, Space 15.4%, Strategy 13.2%, Sci-fi 8.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 6.8%

  16. #16 Exodus: The Colonization of Space
    85% matchPositive100% of 22 reviews2025
    Dev: Artex
    Windows · Linux

    Colonize a galaxy in 256 colors! In this RiscOS gem from 1997, the fate of human civilization lies in your hands. Travel the stars, claim uninhabited planets or fight over them against your alien opponents. Your ultimate chance to relive the original experience, on the PC for the first time ever.

    Why similar: 4X 31.2%, Space Sim 18.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.6%, Strategy 8.7%, Simulation 7.9%

  17. #17 Sword of the Stars: Complete Collection
    86% 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 56.1%, Space 15.9%, Strategy 11.9%, Sci-fi 9.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 5.8%

  18. #18 Gate Builders
    84% 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 34.6%, Space 12.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 12%, Management 9.5%, Sci-fi 8.8%

  19. #19 Space Empires III
    84% matchPositive80% of 41 reviews2020
    Dev: Malfador MachinationsPub: Strategy First
    Windows

    The third game within the Space Empires series brings the dawn of a new age of exploration. Your race keeps running through the fabric of space and moves to other solar systems beyond your own.

    Why similar: 4X 38.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.5%, Strategy 10.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.2%, Space 8%

  20. #20 Horizon
    83% 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 34.9%, Space 13.9%, Sandbox 9.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.3%, Sci-fi 8.3%

  21. #21 Anno 2205™
    82% matchMostly Positive70% of 6,263 reviews2015
    Dev: Blue BytePub: Ubisoft
    Windows
    Median: 10.1 hrsMean: 54.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    In Anno 2205™, you join humankind‘s next step into the future with the promise to build a better tomorrow. You conquer Earth, establishing rich, bustling cities and grand industrial complexes, but to secure the prosperity of your people, you must travel into space.

    Why similar: 4X 32.6%, City Builder 24.1%, Space 10.4%, Strategy 8.7%, Sci-fi 8%

  22. #22 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 53.8%, Space 19.1%, Strategy 8.8%, Sci-fi 8.6%, Simulation 4.2%

  23. #23 Cosmist
    81% 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 47.2%, Space 13.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.3%, Sci-fi 7%, Strategy 6.9%

  24. #24 Uciana
    80% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Birdshel, LLC
    Windows

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

    Why similar: 4X 52.4%, Strategy 13.3%, Space 12.8%, Sci-fi 10%, Turn-Based Tactics 6.7%

  25. #25 Plane Starship2:Galactic Contender
    79% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2024
    Dev: 爱芙尔
    Windows

    This is a 4x turn-base strategy game. You can develop your planet, expand your territory by colonizing and building space stations, research technology to unlock more ships, and ultimately discover and eliminate your enemies.

    Why similar: 4X 42.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.1%, Space 13.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.1%, Sci-fi 8.2%

  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 58.6%, Space 20.3%, Strategy 11.6%, Sci-fi 8.9%, Singleplayer 0.5%

  27. #27 Void Ascendancy
    78% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: lijohnttle Studio
    Windows

    Void Ascendancy is a UI-driven space empire simulation where you colonize planets, manage specialized worlds, and build interstellar trade networks across a procedurally generated star cluster.

    Why similar: 4X 45.3%, Sandbox 11.9%, Strategy 11.1%, Simulation 10.1%, Space 7.8%

  28. #28 Space Empires II
    79% matchMixed59% of 17 reviews2020
    Dev: Malfador MachinationsPub: Strategy First
    Windows

    Explore the galaxy, discover and colonize new planets to acquire enough resources. Design your ships, choosing from different hulls, weapons, shields, and several devices. Once you advance with technologies, new systems will be available, and you will have to update your designs.

    Why similar: 4X 34.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.9%, Strategy 11.4%, Management 11.2%, Space 9%

  29. #29 Stellar Monarch 2
    76% 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 52.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 16.2%, Space 12.9%, Strategy 9.8%, Sci-fi 9%

  30. #30 Master of Orion
    77% 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 61%, Space 16.2%, Strategy 13.5%, Sci-fi 6.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 1.9%

  31. #31 Galactic Inheritors
    78% 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 53.7%, Space 26.2%, Strategy 10.6%, Sci-fi 9.5%

  32. #32 Predestination
    77% matchMixed45% of 86 reviews2019
    Dev: Brain and Nerd Ltd
    Windows

    Predestination is a turn-based sci-fi 4X game set in the distant past of our own galaxy. Ships from countless races are flung back in time by a powerful hostile race known as the Revenants, and must now work to rebuild their empires and somehow stop the Revenants in the past.

    Why similar: 4X 49.7%, Space 19.1%, Strategy 13.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.6%, Sci-fi 8.1%

  33. #33 Interstellar Space: Genesis
    76% 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 39%, Space 14%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.4%, Sci-fi 9.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 7.8%

  34. #34 Galduen of the Void
    74% match7 user reviews57% of 7 reviews2025
    Dev: AzurDevPub: Azurdev
    Windows · Linux

    A fantasy space agency management game! Manage your team, design your space ship and research new technology! Reach moons, planets and the void beyond. Can you reach the void? Can you bring Galduen to the void?

    Why similar: Space Sim 27.1%, Space 20.9%, Management 15.4%, Exploration 9.8%, Sci-fi 9.5%

  35. #35 Stellaris
    74% 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 37.7%, Space 19.1%, Sandbox 11.2%, Sci-fi 9.8%, Strategy 6.4%

  36. #36 Sid Meier's Starships
    75% matchMixed50% of 2,454 reviews2015
    Dev: Firaxis GamesPub: 2K
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Build and command a fleet of starships and travel between planets as you explore, build, negotiate, and fight to preserve your vision for humanity.

    Why similar: Space 30.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 20.4%, 4X 19.1%, Sci-fi 13.8%, Strategy 13.7%

  37. #37 Master of Orion 3
    75% 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 68.1%, Strategy 15.1%, Space 11.3%, Sci-fi 5.4%

  38. #38 Mini Gal4Xy
    73% matchPositive84% of 38 reviews2019
    Dev: Jérôme BodinPub: Le Studio des Ténèbres
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Mini Gal4Xy is a light strategy game set in space.

    Why similar: 4X 48.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.8%, Space 12.3%, Sci-fi 10.5%, Management 5.3%

  39. #39 Star Ruler 2
    73% 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 54.2%, Space 22.3%, Sci-fi 12.2%, Strategy 11.3%

  40. #40 Core Order
    72% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Sernato Games
    Windows

    Customize your ship to fit your needs in the deep space. Explore the Milky Way in this ultimate open world sandbox.

    Why similar: 4X 33%, Space Sim 17.7%, Space 12.4%, Sandbox 9.8%, Immersive Sim 8.3%

  41. #41 Master of Orion 1
    72% 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 66%, Strategy 11.7%, Space 10.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 6.3%, Sci-fi 5.2%

  42. #42 Cosmic Outpost
    71% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2024
    Dev: Gökdeniz Yılmaz
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Cosmic Outpost is a turn-based strategy game where you build an outpost on a new planet. As pioneers, you will construct an outpost while defending against enemies. Gather enough materials to build a spaceship to explore new worlds and expand humanity's frontiers!

    Why similar: City Builder 20.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 17.1%, Space 13.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.2%, Space Sim 9.1%

  43. #43 Capital Command
    71% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Hellride GamesPub: Hooded Horse
    Windows

    Take the helm of a state-of-the-art warship as you fight epic space battles in a sandbox campaign. Upgrade and customize your ship, master the art of maneuvering, and use a blend of tactical prowess and heavy firepower to overcome deadly threats.

    Why similar: 4X 25.9%, Space Sim 19%, Space 13.8%, Sandbox 10.4%, Sci-fi 8.5%

  44. #44 Stargazer's Terraforming Estate Co.
    71% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2024
    Dev: Ashina Studios
    Windows

    Stargazer's Terraforming Estate Company terraforms & sells planets for years. Be a respectful member of the family and monopolize the galaxy by building dyson spheres in the name of the company.

    Why similar: 4X 29.7%, Space 20.1%, Space Sim 12.4%, Strategy 10.1%, Sci-fi 9.7%

  45. #45 Armada 2526 Gold Edition
    73% 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 49.1%, Strategy 19.4%, Space 16.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.8%

  46. #46 Let's Build Wonders: Galaxy
    70% matchMixed60% of 10 reviews2025
    Dev: Sunjoy Meta
    Windows

    Let’s Build Wonders:Galaxy is a multiplayer cooperative space-building game. In the game, members within each alliance achieve efficient resource sharing and division of labor through trade transportation means. They work to expand their alliance's galactic territory to resist pirate harassment.

    Why similar: 4X 31%, Space Sim 17%, Space 13.7%, City Builder 13.3%, Time Management 7.9%

  47. #47 Lord of Rigel
    70% 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: 4X 29.5%, Space Sim 13.7%, Space 11.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.3%, Sandbox 8.5%

  48. #48 Sidereal Wanderer
    69% matchPositive92% of 26 reviews2024
    Dev: SPICE PRESSPub: Waku Waku Games
    Windows

    As Captain, you must lead your spaceship to defeat the rebel forces scattered across the galaxy. Scour the sectors for enemies and remain alert! Determine the right coordinates and torpedo your foe down.

    Why similar: Space Sim 21.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 18.4%, Space 12.1%, Sci-fi 12%, Strategy 11.7%

  49. #49 Stellar Dynasty
    69% 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 40.5%, Space 17.4%, Sandbox 11.2%, Sci-fi 10.2%, Strategy 7.5%

  50. #50 Age of Wonders: Planetfall
    69% matchMostly Positive80% of 6,593 reviews2019
    Dev: Triumph StudiosPub: Paradox Interactive
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 15.9 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Age of Wonders: Planetfall is the new strategy game from Triumph Studios, creators of the critically acclaimed Age of Wonders series, bringing all the exciting tactical turn-based combat and in-depth empire building of its predecessors to space in an all-new, sci-fi setting.

    Why similar: 4X 33.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 16.4%, City Builder 9.9%, Space 8.9%, Sci-fi 7.9%

  51. #51 X4: Foundations
    68% matchMostly Positive80% of 27,985 reviews2018
    Dev: Egosoft
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 94.2 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    Your journey to building a vast space empire begins behind the controls of a single ship. Explore the stars, trade goods, fight battles, build stations, buy and equip ships, and command fleets in a living, fully simulated universe that reacts to your decisions.

    Why similar: 4X 23.5%, Space Sim 21.6%, Space 14.2%, Sandbox 12.2%, Management 6.4%

  52. #52 Dominions - Priests, Prophets & Pretenders
    67% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
    Dev: Illwinter Game Design
    Windows · Linux

    In Dominions you take control of a powerful being that rules a nation and aspires to godhood. It all takes place in a fantasy world with monsters, magic items and world altering spells. Dominions is a 4x turn based strategy game with a large variety of spells and units.

    Why similar: 4X 60.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 18.9%, Strategy 16.1%, 2D 4.2%

  53. #53 Planet Factory
    67% matchPositive89% of 27 reviews2024
    Dev: SupremeGuardianGames
    Windows

    A small quick game about building a factory to launch planets into a solar system! Grow your base and increase production to make the ultimate factory for launching planets!

    Why similar: Space Sim 24.8%, Sandbox 15.3%, Strategy 12.1%, Space 10.9%, Simulation 10.5%

  54. #54 Master of Orion 2
    68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,693 reviews2016
    Dev: SimTexPub: Wargaming Labs
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 18 minMean: 11.3 hrs≥1hr: 43%

    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 57.5%, Space 15.4%, Strategy 11.9%, Sci-fi 7.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 7.3%

  55. #55 Expansion
    68% matchMixed61% of 18 reviews2019
    Dev: Mykel Flynn
    Windows

    A strategy game about space (location) in space (cosmic). Colonise the galaxy with a thousand clicks of a mouse. Winner of DreamHack Austin Jam!

    Why similar: 4X 41.5%, Space Sim 20.5%, Space 17.4%, Strategy 12.9%, Simulation 4.9%

  56. #56 Space Imperia 4X
    67% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Breich Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    A faithful digital adaptation of the acclaimed board game Space Empires 4X by GMT Games, beloved by wargamers for almost two decades. Command the rise of your civilization and the fall of others, all in one to two hours.

    Why similar: 4X 42%, Space 18.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.7%, Sci-fi 9.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 9%

  57. #57 Sid Meier's Civilization®: Beyond Earth™
    66% matchMixed60% of 22,976 reviews2014
    Dev: Firaxis GamesPub: 2K
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 7.9 hrsMean: 29.6 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    Sid Meier’s Civilization: Beyond Earth is a new science-fiction-themed entry into the award winning Civilization series. As part of an expedition sent to find a home beyond Earth, lead your people into a new frontier, explore and colonize an alien planet and create a new civilization in space.

    Why similar: 4X 36.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 20.1%, Space 15.1%, Sci-fi 12.3%, Strategy 10.6%

  58. #58 Distant Worlds 2
    65% 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 52%, Space 16.5%, Strategy 11.2%, Sci-fi 10.7%, Simulation 8.4%

Based on tag similarity + player behavior
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