Games Like Galactic Inheritors

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 48.8% ★, Space 26.5%, Strategy 13.6%, Sci-fi 8.6%, Indie 2.4%

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 43.8% ★, Space 20.7%, Grand Strategy 15.2% ★, Strategy 9.6%, Sci-fi 7.9%

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 58% ★, Space 19.2%, Strategy 13.4%, Sci-fi 5.9%, Indie 3.5%

Take command of a vast interstellar empire and safeguard your species from total extinction in a procedurally generated 3D galaxy (with the option to flatten it) from 1 System to 10,000+! Prove your species' ingenuity through a deep and intricate combat system where anything (from individual components on ships to the stars themselves)...

Why similar: 4X 43.4% ★, Space 23.5%, Strategy 15.2%, Grand Strategy 9.9% ★, Sci-fi 4.9%

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 50.8% ★, Space 25.2%, Strategy 16.5%, Sci-fi 4.4%, Indie 3.2%

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 52.8% ★, Space 24%, Strategy 14%, Sci-fi 6.3%, Indie 2.9%

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 50.5% ★, Space 22.3%, Strategy 17.1%, Sci-fi 6.6%, Indie 3.5%

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 41% ★, Space 22.3%, Grand Strategy 20.6% ★, Strategy 8.5%, Sci-fi 7.7%

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 45.1%, 4X 21.7% ★, Strategy 20.9%, Sci-fi 12.2%

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 47.3% ★, Strategy 25.2%, Space 21.3%, Indie 6.2%

This is a fun yet challenging RTS game. To survive in the vast galaxy, you need to build up your own fleet and customize your warships. You will also learn to control them efficiently in battle to defeat your enemies, conquer planets, and expand your galactic empire!

Why similar: Space 52.5%, Strategy 29.9%, Sci-fi 12.7%, Indie 4.9%

Battle for galactic dominance in this real-time 4X strategy game with unrivaled scale! You’ll explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate through military force, diplomacy, trade, culture, influence, and other underhanded tactics.

Why similar: 4X 47.5% ★, Space 32.3%, Strategy 12.2%, Sci-fi 8%

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 42.9% ★, Space 18.8%, Grand Strategy 18.6% ★, Strategy 10.1%, Sci-fi 7.7%

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: 4X 42.4% ★, Space 22.9%, Grand Strategy 19.4% ★, Sci-fi 7.3%, Strategy 6.6%

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 47.1% ★, Space 23.7%, Strategy 17.9%, Sci-fi 6.7%, Grand Strategy 3.7% ★

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: 4X 47.5% ★, Grand Strategy 18.8% ★, Space 18.4%, Sci-fi 8.8%, Strategy 6.6%

Build a civilization that will stand the test of time in the largest space-based strategy game ever! Choose from dozens of unique races and make a name for yourself across the galaxy through diplomacy, espionage, technological advances, and more.

Why similar: 4X 44.2% ★, Grand Strategy 20.1% ★, Space 18.7%, Strategy 8.6%, Sci-fi 8.5%

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 57.7% ★, Space 20.3%, Strategy 16.1%, Sci-fi 5.9%

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 63.4% ★, Strategy 18.9%, Space 13.9%, Sci-fi 3.9%

Assemble your fleets, fill your silos with nuclear warheads, conduct research, gather resources, and wage war in a vast galaxy in this unique take on 4X Strategy. Appoint Colony Supervisors to manage your colony and deploy Spy Satellites for the ultimate in skulduggery.

Why similar: Space 50.2%, Strategy 49.8%

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 39% ★, Grand Strategy 22% ★, Space 21.8%, Strategy 9.2%, Sci-fi 8%

Construct your Taskforce and lead your forces to domination in the ultimate Fleet Warfare RTS!

Why similar: Space 43.1%, 4X 26.4% ★, Strategy 22.8%, Sci-fi 7.7%

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 41.7% ★, Space 21.8%, Grand Strategy 20.1% ★, Strategy 8.7%, Sci-fi 7.7%

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 66.6% ★, Strategy 15.8%, Space 13.5%, Sci-fi 4.1%

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

Why similar: 4X 46.5% ★, Grand Strategy 21.2% ★, Space 17%, Strategy 8.9%, Sci-fi 6.4%

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 39.9% ★, Space 27.4%, Strategy 20.7%, Indie 6%, Sci-fi 6%

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 38.3% ★, Space 25.5%, Grand Strategy 19.8% ★, Strategy 8.8%, Sci-fi 7.7%

Imperium Galactica. The Universe is yours... if you can handle it. The fourth millennium. Mankind has colonised the galaxy. Created an Empire. Now, it is crumbling. The aliens are restless. The oppressed are building armies. And a strange invader is headed for the heart of the Empire.

Why similar: Strategy 100%

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

Why similar: 4X 46.7% ★, Grand Strategy 19.9% ★, Space 15.3%, Strategy 11.7%, Sci-fi 6.3%

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 47.6% ★, Space 24.1%, Strategy 17.4%, Sci-fi 6%, Indie 4.9%

Discover a space strategy game filled with conquest, betrayal and subterfuge. Build alliances, make enemies and fight your way to victory and galactic domination. Will you conquer the galaxy?

Why similar: 4X 67.6% ★, Strategy 22.9%, Sci-fi 9.5%

Ancient Space is a story driven single player real time strategy game where you take command of a fleet embarking on a scientific mission to chart undiscovered reaches of space called ‘The Black Zone’. Overcome overwhelming odds and fight for your life and the survival of your ship and its crew.

Why similar: Space 56.7%, Strategy 29.8%, Sci-fi 12.4%, Indie 1.1%

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 41.9% ★, Space 21.2%, Grand Strategy 20.4% ★, Strategy 8.7%, Sci-fi 7.8%

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

Why similar: 4X 36.7% ★, Space 27.5%, Strategy 15.7%, Grand Strategy 11.7% ★, Sci-fi 5.8%

Build, expand, and rule a growing space colony. Explore tech, trade, and multiplayer.

Why similar: Strategy 75.7%, Indie 24.3%

After assuming command of one of four human or alien factions vying for galactic dominance, immediately define your game’s scope. Play for minutes to hours across tens to hundreds of planets in single-player skirmish or multiplayer modes—it’s entirely up to you.

Why similar: Strategy 46.8%, Space 43.5%, Indie 9.7%

Build up a Space Empire and establish control of the Galaxy and the Universe! Nova Empire is a multiplayer space game in which the aim is to build your empire and conquer the galaxy in epic space battles against your rivals with other allies worldwide!

Why similar: 4X 57.7% ★, Strategy 16.8%, Sci-fi 13.4%, Space 12.1%

Aeon Command is a tug of war strategy game, where you play as one of three unique factions to help gain dominance over the Aeon Nebula! Take control of your mother ship to gather resources, produce ships and fight off the enemy mother ship. Grow stronger as you progress through the 24 mission campaign and unlock new upgrades.

Why similar: Strategy 43.8%, Space 34.5%, Sci-fi 11.9%, Indie 9.8%

Command interstellar forces in this epic return of the 4X strategy classic. From planetary politics to galactic warfare, the stakes couldn’t be higher as you lead your Royal House through battles on land, sea, air, and the vast reaches of space.

Why similar: 4X 59.9% ★, Space 16.5%, Strategy 12.8%, Sci-fi 10.8%

Asymmetric space empire builder where you feel like the Emperor, not a logistics officer. No micromanagement, grand scale, fast paced, audiences, assassins, imperial court, disloyal admirals.

Why similar: 4X 42.9% ★, Grand Strategy 21.5% ★, Space 19.1%, Strategy 8.5%, Sci-fi 7.6%

Take control of a fleet commander returned from exile, rise through the ranks of the United Space Federation forces and join an epic war across the stars.

Why similar: 4X 44.6% ★, Space 21.1%, Grand Strategy 20.5% ★, Strategy 7.7%, Sci-fi 6%

Earth Space Colonies is a strategy-simulation game where you build space colonies around the Solar system. Establish a first self-sustaining colony on the Red planet with ultimate goal of terraforming Mars. Play three story campaigns all at once: terraform Mars, fight on Ceres and explore Ganymede.

Why similar: Space 56.3%, Strategy 34.1%, Indie 9.7%

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

Why similar: 4X 45.7% ★, Space 23.1%, Grand Strategy 16.8% ★, Strategy 12.3%, Sci-fi 2.2%

Galimulator is a galactic empire simulation and sandbox game. See how Empires rise and fall, and how the people in them climb through the ranks to bring prestige to their Dynasty. Then throw in an invasion of self replicating Smatter monsters if you want to spice things up.

Why similar: Strategy 100%

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 55.2% ★, Space 20.3%, Strategy 17.8%, Sci-fi 6.7%

Assume command of a battle fleet and deploy immediately to the Dust Zone, commander. Our main food supply station has gone dark and the United Earth Nations (UEN) needs to know why in this 4X RTS space sim. Manage your ships, control space stations, and watch your back.

Why similar: 4X 49.3% ★, Space 26.3%, Strategy 11.9%, Sci-fi 10%, Indie 2.6%

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 40.8% ★, Space 22.1%, Strategy 15.7%, Grand Strategy 10.8% ★, Sci-fi 10.6%

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 58.8% ★, Grand Strategy 28.5% ★, Strategy 12.8%

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 58.3% ★, Strategy 17.2%, Space 17%, Sci-fi 7.4%

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

Why similar: 4X 40.3% ★, Space 21.1%, Grand Strategy 20.6% ★, Strategy 9.2%, Sci-fi 7.5%

Build and manage mankind’s first mission across the universe! Create a sprawling facility underground, recruit a diverse group of specialists from around the globe and explore mysterious new worlds through the Exogate.

Why similar: 4X 51.7% ★, Space 24.5%, Strategy 13.3%, Sci-fi 10.5%

Strategy from the front lines! Starpoint Gemini Warlords combines 3rd person capital spaceship combat with 4X strategy and RPG gameplay elements. Build mighty war fleets and send them into battle or lead them into combat yourself. Become the Warlord and conquer the Gemini system!

Why similar: 4X 38.6% ★, Space 27%, Grand Strategy 14.7% ★, Strategy 9.5%, Sci-fi 8.1%

ENDLESS™ Space 2 is a Strategic Space Opera, featuring the compelling “just one more turn” gameplay, set in the mysterious ENDLESS™ Universe. As the leader of your civilization, will you impose your vision and build the greatest stellar empire?

Why similar: Strategy 71.4%, Space 12.1%, 4X 11.6% ★, Sci-fi 2.5%, Grand Strategy 2.3% ★

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: Grand Strategy 29.9% ★, 4X 26.1% ★, Space 23.6%, Strategy 14%, Sci-fi 6.4%

Take the role of a newly ascended deity in Gods and Idols. Carve your place among the stars in an open, dynamic, and massive MMORTS universe. Command the powers of the cosmos, form alliances, and use your worshipers as instruments to further your goals.

Why similar: 4X 52.3% ★, Space 24.7%, Strategy 10.4%, Sci-fi 9.5%, Indie 3.1%

Take Command of a Space Corporation in the Sci-Fi Simulator Solargene! Manage personnel, design and develop colonies and orbital stations across the solar system! Mine resources, establish logistics, research cutting-edge technologies, trade, and complete missions

Why similar: 4X 49.9% ★, Space 29.1%, Strategy 12.8%, Sci-fi 8.2%

Project Tarvotan allows you to explore the depths of the Milky Way and local universe. Use your wit and resources at hand to plan out your path through each sector. Your demise lurks around every decision. Can you survive long enough and restore balance to the universe?

Why similar: Space 46.7%, Strategy 44.7%, Indie 8.6%

In this turn-based strategic artillery game, players wage interplanetary wars by developing their home planets and firing massive barrages through the unpredictable gravity fields of the solar system.

Why similar: Space 50.7%, Strategy 34.7%, Indie 7.6%, Sci-fi 7.1%