Games Like Haegemonia: Legions of Iron

Experience the epic space strategy games that redefined the RTS genre. Control your fleet and build an armada across more than 30 single-player missions. Choose unit types, fleet formations and flight tactics for each strategic situation.

Why similar: Space 38.3%, RTS 35.9%, Strategy 18.7%, Sci-fi 6.6%, Action 0.5%

Why You'll Like It: The definitive 3D space RTS experience that mirrors the tactical depth and scale of Haegemonia.

A stand-alone expansion pack to Legions of Iron, discover new innovations and even more stunning visuals that launch the Haegemonia experience into light speed.

Why similar: Strategy 32.8%, Space 30%, RTS 27.8%, Action 5.7%, Indie 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: The essential expansion that continues the story and gameplay of the original.

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: Space 38%, RTS 34.8%, Strategy 20.6%, Sci-fi 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a massive-scale RTS experience that balances empire management with real-time fleet engagements.

Tactical, beautiful, and wholly unique, the GOTY-winning sci-fi RTS returns with Homeworld 3. Assume control and battle through fleet combat in dazzling, fully 3D space while the award-winning story unfolds on a galactic scale.

Why similar: RTS 40.2%, Space 34.2%, Strategy 18.3%, Sci-fi 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: The modern evolution of the 3D space RTS genre with stunning visuals and complex fleet tactics.

Ambitious megacorporations monopolize the conquest of space and the colonization of the solar system. At the very edge of the solar system, the companies make a discovery that will shift the technological advantage and upset the balance. And so a new conflict is born: "The Jupiter Incident."

Why similar: Space 39.2%, RTS 26.4%, Strategy 24.9%, Sci-fi 8.1%, Indie 1.3%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on high-fidelity tactical space combat with a strong narrative, similar to the space-opera feel of the seed game.

Reintroducing a classic from the golden era of gaming, the original empire building space RTS, Imperium Galactica 2 is back and looking better than ever with new high-res textures and vivid colors.

Why similar: Strategy 41.2%, Space 32.1%, RTS 26.6%

Why You'll Like It: Shares the same DNA as the seed game, offering a classic blend of 4X strategy and real-time space combat.

Battlefleet Gothic: Armada 2 is the new real-time strategy game adapted from Games Workshop’s famous tabletop game that portrays the epic space battles of the Warhammer 40,000 universe.

Why similar: Space 40.8%, RTS 33.2%, Strategy 22.2%, Sci-fi 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: Offers intense, tactical fleet-based combat in a rich sci-fi universe.

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: Space 33.2%, RTS 32.1%, Strategy 24.4%, Sci-fi 7.6%, Indie 2.6%

Why You'll Like It: Offers deep, customizable space strategy with a focus on complex fleet management and research.

A ground-based RTS prequel to the classic Homeworld games. Assemble your fleet and lead them to victory on the shifting sands of Kharak in this compelling strategy game for PC from Blackbird Interactive.

Why similar: RTS 48.4%, Strategy 27.3%, Space 14.4%, Sci-fi 8.5%, Action 1.3%

Why You'll Like It: While ground-based, it retains the core tactical RTS mechanics and narrative focus of the Homeworld series.

Star wolves is a 3D space RPG with deep strategy and tactical elements. The game thrusts players into a world of freelance space hunters in the XXI-XXII century A.D. during a time of political crisis for the all-powerful Empire and the three mega-corporations that control all the known worlds.

Why similar: Space 56.7%, Strategy 37.6%, Sci-fi 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: Combines real-time tactical combat with squad-based RPG elements in a deep space setting.

Take command of your hand-tailored fleet of space warships and use realistic radar, electronic warfare, advanced movement controls in 3D space, and precision targeting to outmaneuver and outwit your opponents in a simulation-heavy tactical space game like no other.

Why similar: RTS 64.6%, Strategy 35.4%

Why You'll Like It: A highly tactical space combat simulator that emphasizes realistic ship systems and positioning.

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 34.6%, RTS 33.4%, Strategy 26%, Sci-fi 5.4%, Indie 0.6%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-driven space RTS that emphasizes mission-based fleet combat and exploration.

Combining the best of space combat and real time strategy. Victory can be tactical, a dogfight or capital ship slugging match - depending on how you decide to achieve it. Space combat on a RTS scale with space sim savagery.

Why similar: Space 34.8%, Strategy 26.1%, RTS 23.8%, Action 6.2%, Sci-fi 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: A unique hybrid that combines space simulation flight with RTS-style fleet command.

Nomad Fleet is a RTS game where you must lead the last remnants of Mankind to safety after a mysterious alien race has hunted them near extinction. Lead a fully armed fleet of battleships, carriers and fighters through a series of randomized scenarios and encounters where they must fight for their survival while scavenging for resources,...

Why similar: Space 31.1%, Strategy 30.5%, RTS 26.8%, Sci-fi 6.9%, Indie 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: A focused fleet-management RTS that captures the feeling of leading a desperate space-faring civilization.

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 33.2%, RTS 31.3%, Strategy 27.1%, Sci-fi 5.7%, Indie 2.7%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a streamlined, tactical approach to space combat with a focus on fleet composition.

The game expands the story of the original Perimeter in a vast singleplayer campaign.

Why similar: Strategy 49%, RTS 25.9%, Space 25.1%

Why You'll Like It: A unique sci-fi RTS that focuses on terrain manipulation and tactical base defense.

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: RTS 60.5%, Strategy 39.5%

Why You'll Like It: A grand strategy game that focuses on the geopolitical and tactical realities of humanity's expansion into space.

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: Strategy 52.6%, Space 36.3%, Sci-fi 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: A classic 4X strategy game that offers deep customization and empire management for space enthusiasts.

Battlevoid: Sector Siege is an epic straight into action real-time space strategy game, in which the world has been built to deliver a lively battle field; and the action is never more than just seconds away at the start of every game.

Why similar: Space 32.1%, RTS 26.5%, Strategy 25.7%, Action 6.4%, Indie 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical space RTS that emphasizes quick, intense combat scenarios and fleet upgrades.

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: Space 56%, Strategy 28.2%, Sci-fi 12%, Indie 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: Blends 4X strategy with tactical ship combat and RPG progression in a vast galaxy.

SPACECOM – a strategic-to-the-bone, starfleet command game in which deception, smart movement, and choices to battle decide victory or defeat.

Why similar: RTS 46.9%, Space 22.5%, Strategy 20.8%, Sci-fi 6.3%, Indie 3.5%

Why You'll Like It: A purely tactical space RTS that strips away base building to focus on fleet positioning and combat.

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: RTS 42.7%, Space 31.7%, Strategy 17%, Sci-fi 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: Features asymmetric, large-scale space warfare that requires careful strategic planning and tactical adaptation.

The RTS/FPS phenomenon has moved into space! Build your base on an asteroid, command fleets of starships for epic battles, pilot fighters, mine and trade resources, assemble robots to defend or assault other stations. Take sole command or share the glory as you fight for control of the quadrant.

Why similar: RTS 44.6%, Space 26.9%, Strategy 18.7%, Sci-fi 5.6%, Action 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: An innovative RTS/FPS hybrid that allows you to command your fleet from the bridge or pilot ships directly.

BAFTA award winning fleet-based RTS meets rogue-lite. In Distant Star: Revenant Fleet, build your fleet of up to 5 ships from a choice of 8 classes and traverse a randomly generated galaxy to defeat the Erebus Platform. NOW AVAILABLE ON MAC AND LINUX

Why similar: Space 33.6%, RTS 25.2%, Strategy 22.2%, Sci-fi 8.7%, Action 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: A fleet-management game that focuses on survival and tactical decision-making in deep space.

Real-time strategy battles in amazing sci-fi worlds! Command brave soldiers, mighty mechas and powerful aliens to face the greatest challenges in hostile alien worlds. The galaxy needs you!

Why similar: RTS 44.1%, Strategy 20.4%, Space 19.6%, Sci-fi 8.5%, Action 5%

Why You'll Like It: Offers fast-paced, sci-fi RTS action with a focus on tactical unit control and hero abilities.

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: Strategy 46.7%, Space 42.8%, Sci-fi 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: A classic 4X/RTS hybrid that features unique ship design and tactical combat.

The first ever auto-battler game, from way back in 2009Who needs backstory? Who needs resource-gathering? Diplomacy is so last year. Gratuitous Space Battles cuts right to the chase of sci-fi strategy games, and deals with large, completely unjustified space battles between huge opposing space fleets.

Why similar: Space 36.9%, Strategy 27.2%, RTS 20.2%, Sci-fi 9.4%, Indie 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the strategic design of fleets and the tactical execution of large-scale space engagements.

An indie space-sim and strategy game featuring ship and fleet combat mixed with RTS elements. Complete contracts and Claim sectors for your faction in the near-future, where resource exploiting corporations are in a state of constant conflict over territory control.

Why similar: Space 34.3%, RTS 31.8%, Strategy 16.6%, Sci-fi 8.3%, Action 5.5%

Battlevoid: Harbinger is a hard sci-fi space exploration game blending roguelike, turn-based, star map strategy, and real-time space battles. You are a young commander venturing out into enemy territories, to unknown galaxies, never knowing what you will face as you jump out from hyperspace.

Why similar: Space 54%, Strategy 32.4%, Action 5.2%, Sci-fi 4.9%, Indie 3.5%

Why You'll Like It: A roguelike space strategy game that emphasizes tactical combat and ship customization.

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 54.9%, Space 30.3%, Indie 7.4%, Sci-fi 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: A casual, lane-based space RTS that focuses on quick tactical decisions and fleet deployment.

Etherium is a real-time strategy game set in a science-fiction universe, where three factions battle it out for a mysterious and rare resource known as ‘Etherium’.

Why similar: RTS 33.8%, Strategy 31%, Space 18.7%, Sci-fi 15.4%, Action 1.1%

Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi RTS that features dynamic weather and tactical resource management in space.

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: Space 33.7%, Strategy 31.2%, RTS 26.2%, Sci-fi 5%, Indie 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: Space 48.7%, Strategy 32.4%, Sci-fi 13.2%, Indie 5.7%

UFO: Aftermath is a 3D isometric, tactical strategy game with a rich and compelling sci fi story.

Why similar: Strategy 68.7%, Space 22.1%, Sci-fi 9.3%

A next-gen re-imagination of a groundbreaking 80s classic. Carrier Command: Gaea Mission brings a breathtaking combination of action and strategy elements.

Why similar: Strategy 45.4%, RTS 36.7%, Action 10.9%, Sci-fi 7%

Darwinia blends real-time strategy, action, and puzzles with a unique gesture-based control system. Save the Darwinians, battle viruses, and restore order in a retro-inspired digital world. Winner of multiple prestigious awards, including the Seumas McNally Grand Prize at IGF 2006.

Why similar: RTS 56.3%, Strategy 26.5%, Sci-fi 10.3%, Indie 6.9%

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: Strategy 44.7%, Space 40%, Sci-fi 10.2%, Indie 5%

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

Why similar: Space 49.5%, Strategy 37.3%, Sci-fi 13.2%

Five Nations is a real-time sci-fi strategy game for PC platform. Encompassing tactical combat in space in real-time mixed with micromanagement of economy, construction, and production featuring different kind of single player modes.

Why similar: RTS 42.7%, Space 23.8%, Strategy 23.6%, Sci-fi 7.4%, Indie 2.5%

Conquer the stars in this straightforward multiplayer real-time strategy game from the creators of First Strike and become a Stellar Commander!

Why similar: RTS 40.7%, Space 29.9%, Strategy 17%, Sci-fi 7.7%, Indie 4.7%

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 87.3%, Space 10.3%, Sci-fi 1.5%, RTS 0.6%, Action 0.2%

Phantom Signal is a real-time sci-fi strategy game with unusual mechanics. Explore mysterious star systems and reveal the secret of the phantom signal.

Why similar: Strategy 37.7%, Space 34.4%, RTS 17%, Sci-fi 8.2%, Indie 2.7%

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: Space 34.3%, Strategy 28.6%, RTS 27.2%, Sci-fi 6.4%, Indie 3.6%

Harvest: Massive Encounter is an award-winning real-time strategy game with battles of epic proportions and a unique style of resource management and exploration. Build power plants, mineral harvesters and defense towers and make sure they have sufficient energy to fend off endless hordes of evil aliens.

Why similar: Strategy 75.5%, Indie 12.8%, Sci-fi 11.7%

Conquer the ancient Greek world in Hegemony Gold: Wars of Ancient Greece, an epic strategy wargame that expands and refines the award-winning Hegemony: Philip of Macedon with brand new content and features.

Why similar: Strategy 50.3%, RTS 42.1%, Indie 7.5%

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: Space 43.7%, Strategy 29.3%, RTS 17.9%, Sci-fi 8.3%, Indie 0.8%

Take command in the ultimate starship simulator: Star Command Galaxies. Become a Captain, recruit your crew, customize and upgrade your starship, battle alien vessels, teleport to away missions and repel boarding invaders in this real-time strategy simulation adventure from indie studio Warballoon.

Why similar: RTS 41.7%, Space 24%, Strategy 18.8%, Sci-fi 8.2%, Action 3.6%

The Spance approaches, a vast and mysterious storm at the edge of humanity. Who shall claim its riches? Brave the perils of the depths in a story-rich singleplayer campaign with numerous distinct factions and bosses. An RTS base builder with huge battles, constant production, and autonomous ships.

Why similar: RTS 40%, Space 34.4%, Strategy 16.1%, Sci-fi 6.3%, Indie 3.2%

A classic single-player RTS set in a Solar System ruled by megacorporations. Journey from Mars all the way to Planet 9 and uncover the secrets of the BlackChain.

Why similar: RTS 42.3%, Space 29.1%, Strategy 18.6%, Sci-fi 8.7%, Indie 1.3%

Hell Galaxy is the only game where you can experience the fusion of space battles, RPG elements, eerie specters, and daunting titans. Embark on a dark sci-fi odyssey through a galaxy teeming with ancient alien ruins and hidden secrets, where nothing is human. Not even you.

Why similar: Space 78.1%, Action 15.2%, Indie 6.7%

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: Strategy 50.4%, Space 40.2%, Sci-fi 9.4%

Distant Worlds 2 is a vast, pausable real-time 4X space strategy game.

Why similar: Space 44.2%, Strategy 43.7%, Sci-fi 12%

Prepare to take off, soldier! The galaxy needs your strategy! Prove your RTS expertise, explore an entire galaxy and defend it from a threatening invasion.

Why similar: RTS 41.8%, Space 28.2%, Strategy 17.8%, Sci-fi 8%, Action 4.2%

Astra Exodus is a single player turn based Sci-fi 4X strategy game inspired by the classics, with a multiple choice narrative driven epic campaign, top down real time tactical battles and an extensive semi-randomized research grid.

Why similar: Strategy 79.8%, Indie 14.6%, Sci-fi 5.7%

Build and design your own fleets and stand opposed to the Particulate in this physics/strategy/RTS/fleet hybrid. Build partially destructible and self repairing ships that interact with enemies less controlled by some scripted logic and more driven by a real time massive physics particle simulation.

Why similar: Strategy 31.2%, RTS 31.1%, Space 28.3%, Indie 5%, Sci-fi 4.4%

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: Strategy 44.8%, Space 41%, Sci-fi 8.6%, Indie 5.6%

A turn-based sci-fi strategy that combines exploration and exciting clashes on the battlefield. Take control over several different species, raise powerful armies for your heroes and destroy your opponents! This HoMM-like is set in a scifi universe, with new mechanics on top of the classic formula.

Why similar: Strategy 61.7%, Sci-fi 27.1%, Indie 11.2%

The next major game in the Planetary Annihilation universe, Industrial Annihilation combines the iconic real-time strategy of the beloved Annihilation games with deep factory-building to deliver a blend of genres unlike any you’ve experienced before.

Why similar: RTS 54.5%, Strategy 38.3%, Sci-fi 7.2%

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

Why similar: Space 35.1%, RTS 30.5%, Strategy 26.5%, Sci-fi 4.5%, Action 3.4%