- #1 Stellar Monarch 2
97% 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 38.3% ★, Grand Strategy 21.7% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 13.2%, Space 9.5%, Strategy 7.1%
- #2 ENDLESS™ Space - Definitive Edition
96% 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 37.7% ★, Space 14.3%, Turn-Based 10.9%, Strategy 10.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.1%
- #3 Interstellar Space: Genesis
96% 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 29.2% ★, Grand Strategy 13.4% ★, Turn-Based 11.5%, Space 10.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.5%
- #4 Sid Meier's Civilization®: Beyond Earth™
95% 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 26.3% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 15.9%, Turn-Based 11.2%, Space 10.8%, Grand Strategy 9.2% ★
- #5 Stellar Reach
94% 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 33.1% ★, Grand Strategy 14.4% ★, Space 11.3%, Sci-fi 7.7%, Military 7.4%
- #6 Horizon
94% 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 27.5% ★, Grand Strategy 18.6% ★, Space 10.8%, Turn-Based 10.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.1%
- #7 Sword of the Stars: Complete Collection
92% 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 46.8% ★, Turn-Based 13.8%, Space 13.2%, Strategy 9.9%, Sci-fi 7.7%
- #8 Master of Orion
91% 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 48.8% ★, Space 12.9%, Turn-Based 12.2%, Strategy 10.7%, Grand Strategy 5.5% ★
- #9 Tachyon Wars
91% matchMixed40% of 10 reviews2021
Dev: Fair Games
Windows
Tachyon Wars is a sci-fi real-time space strategy game. It introduces seriously deep gameplay with an emphasis on fleet control. Open space to explore, large-scale battles, crafty AI. All of it is well seasoned with novel real-time game mechanics.
Why similar: 4X 34.7% ★, Grand Strategy 18.5% ★, Space 13.9%, Strategy 8.7%, Sci-fi 7.8%
- #10 Shadow Empire
90% matchVery Positive85% of 1,723 reviews2020
Dev: VR DesignsPub: Matrix Games
Windows
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 63.2 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Shadow Empire is a deep turn-based 4X wargame with a unique blend of military focus, procedurally generated content and role-playing features. Players take the seat of the supreme ruler of a small nation, with the goal of reconquering a devastated planet.
Why similar: 4X 23.8% ★, Grand Strategy 14.3% ★, Turn-Based 10.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.8%, Space 8.4%
- #11 The Last Federation
89% matchMostly Positive75% of 502 reviews2014
Dev: Arcen Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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 29.7% ★, Space 16.8%, Turn-Based 13.7%, Grand Strategy 12.7% ★, Strategy 9.4%
- #12 Alliance of the Sacred Suns
89% 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 24.3% ★, Grand Strategy 14.9% ★, Turn-Based 10.3%, Space 9.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.2%
- #13 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 47.5% ★, Turn-Based 13.4%, Space 13.2%, Strategy 11.3%, Sci-fi 7.3%
- #14 Space Empires IV Deluxe
87% 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 50.9% ★, Space 11.3%, Strategy 11.2%, Turn-Based 9.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.5%
- #15 Rivers of Chaos
86% matchNo user reviews2024
Dev: Bugarug GamesPub: Burgarug Games
Windows
Conquer the galaxy in this cinematic, battle-simulator. Each playthrough offering a completely unique galaxy, over 100 total specialized ships to command, and distinct commanders to lead your people. Pick your favorite faction and lead your forces into a dynamically generated battlefield.
Why similar: 4X 29.8% ★, Grand Strategy 21.3% ★, Space 13.9%, Wargame 9%, Sci-fi 7.5%
- #16 Solar Wave
86% 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 30.3% ★, Grand Strategy 19.9% ★, Space 12.5%, Wargame 8.7%, Sci-fi 7.1%
- #17 Cosmist
85% 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 39.5% ★, Grand Strategy 22.2% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 12.4%, Space 11.1%, Sci-fi 5.8%
- #18 Distant Worlds 2
84% 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 40.1% ★, Grand Strategy 22.2% ★, Space 12.7%, Strategy 8.6%, Sci-fi 8.2%
- #19 Galactic Civilizations® II: Ultimate Edition
84% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,697 reviews2011
Dev: Stardock Entertainment
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 44.0 hrs≥1hr: 39%
Get the complete GalCiv II saga including Galactic Civilizations II: Dread Lords, the expansion pack Dark Avatar, and the newest expansion pack Twilight of the Arnor!
Why similar: 4X 34.1% ★, Grand Strategy 21.4% ★, Turn-Based 15%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.6%, Strategy 5.1%
- #20 Terrol
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Max Krupp
Windows
Terrol is a grand strategy game focused on capturing and holding strategic resources. The objective is simple: control all resources and destroy rival empires.
Why similar: 4X 28.7% ★, Grand Strategy 19.3% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 12.9%, War 9.7%, Turn-Based 8.4%
- #21 Pandora: First Contact
83% 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 47.5% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 14.7%, Strategy 9.6%, Sci-fi 8.5%, Turn-Based 7.8%
- #22 Vega Chronicle
81% 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 40.6% ★, Turn-Based 15.5%, Space 14.4%, Strategy 9.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.2%
- #23 Sword of the Stars II: Enhanced Edition
82% 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 50% ★, Space 15.5%, Strategy 10.9%, Sci-fi 8.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 6.3%
- #24 Galactic Inheritors
81% 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 44.8% ★, Space 21.8%, Grand Strategy 16.7% ★, Strategy 8.8%, Sci-fi 7.9%
- #25 Stellaris
79% 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 31.1% ★, Grand Strategy 21.4% ★, Space 15.6%, Sci-fi 8%, Military 5.4%
- #26 Solar Nations 2
78% 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 24.6% ★, Grand Strategy 18.4% ★, Space 10.4%, Military 9.4%, Wargame 7.6%
- #27 Predestination
79% 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 41.5% ★, Space 15.9%, Turn-Based 15.8%, Strategy 11.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.9%
- #28 Lords of the Black Sun
80% 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 47.5% ★, Space 17.8%, Strategy 11.4%, Turn-Based 10.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 7.8%
- #29 Red Pearl Pirates
78% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Eoin Tolster
Windows · Linux
Command vast fleets in epic space battles, master a turn-based galactic campaign, and unite a pirate rebellion to find the legendary Red Pearl and stand against the tyrannical Z-Army. They can't take the stars from us!
Why similar: 4X 26.6% ★, Grand Strategy 22.2% ★, Military 11.2%, Space 8.9%, Wargame 7.6%
- #30 Master of Orion 2
77% 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 46.5% ★, Turn-Based 17%, Space 12.4%, Strategy 9.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 6.6%
- #31 Shattered Spheres
77% 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 38.2% ★, Grand Strategy 18.5% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 13.3%, Space 13%, Sci-fi 5%
- #32 Stars in Shadow
76% 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 49.3% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 14.6%, Space 12.3%, Turn-Based 8.8%, Strategy 8.5%
- #33 Oriental Empires
76% matchVery Positive81% of 2,990 reviews2017
Dev: Shining Pixel StudiosPub: Iceberg Interactive
Windows
Median: 6.7 hrsMean: 11.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Turn based 4X strategy game, recreating the civilizations of ancient China. Develop your land, build great cities, raise huge armies and fight epic battles, with hundreds of soldiers fighting right on the game map. Advance your technologies, culture and religion to create one of mankind’s biggest empires.
Why similar: 4X 33.2% ★, Turn-Based 15.2%, Grand Strategy 14.3% ★, Military 10.7%, Strategy 8.2%
- #34 Conquest: Medieval Kingdoms
75% matchMixed57% of 14 reviews2021
Dev: Aserisoft
Windows · Mac
Conquest: Medieval Kingdoms is a turn-based 4X grand strategy game, played on a procedurally generated world. Battles are real-time and tactical. Every world-map and battlefield is entirely unique, so this game will always have something to throw at you.
Why similar: 4X 37.8% ★, Grand Strategy 19.4% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 13.3%, Strategy 8.9%, Wargame 8.6%
- #35 Commanders Fury
75% 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 32.8% ★, Grand Strategy 14.6% ★, Space 13.5%, Sci-fi 7.7%, Military 6.6%
- #36 New Stars
73% 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 28.8% ★, Grand Strategy 17.9% ★, Space 10.6%, War 7.9%, Military 7.7%
- #37 Pax Nova
74% 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 28.3% ★, Grand Strategy 16.4% ★, Turn-Based 10.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.5%, Space 9.4%
- #38 Space Empires I
74% 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 33.8% ★, Grand Strategy 17.6% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 13%, Strategy 9.6%, Space 8.4%
- #39 Distant Worlds: Universe
73% 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 47.4% ★, Space 16.7%, Grand Strategy 16% ★, Strategy 7.7%, Sci-fi 7.5%
- #40 Beyond
72% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2024
Dev: Quixotic Universe
Windows
Beyond is a sci-fi turn-based strategy game set in a generated solar system that orbits a distant star every round. Play as one of five alien species as you race to collect resources, build your military, develop new tech, expand the area you control, and drive opposing factions from the system.
Why similar: 4X 29.1% ★, Grand Strategy 15.5% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 11.4%, Space 10.3%, Wargame 7.7%
- #41 Stellar Monarch
73% matchVery Positive80% of 226 reviews2016
Dev: Silver Lemur Games
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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 28.4% ★, Grand Strategy 18.9% ★, Turn-Based 12.5%, Space 9.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.5%
- #42 Hex Kingdoms
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Blue Sunset GamesPub: SIG Publishing
Windows
Hex Kingdoms is a turn-based strategy game set in medevial times with fantasy themes. Expand your kingdom, set up your defenses, train soldiers and monsters to become the only ruler of the land.
Why similar: 4X 29.9% ★, Grand Strategy 18.9% ★, Turn-Based 13.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.2%, War 9.2%
- #43 The Pegasus Expedition
71% 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 26.3% ★, Grand Strategy 17% ★, Space 10%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.5%, War 7.4%
- #44 Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri™ Planetary Pack
70% 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 56.9% ★, Space 14.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.9%, Strategy 9.3%, Multiplayer 6.7%
- #45 Near Sol
71% 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 35.8% ★, Grand Strategy 21.8% ★, Space 11.4%, Sci-fi 5.8%, Strategy 5.7%
- #46 HUMANKIND™
70% matchMixed69% of 28,231 reviews2021
Dev: AMPLITUDE Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 7.5 hrsMean: 33.0 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Rewrite history by shaping a civilization as unique as you are. Combine 60 cultures from the Ancient Era to the Modern Age to lead your empire to victory. Build thriving cities, outsmart rivals in epic battles, spread your influence and leave your mark on HUMANKIND™.
Why similar: 4X 35% ★, Grand Strategy 17.4% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 15.2%, Strategy 9.5%, Turn-Based 7.5%
- #47 Gate Builders
71% 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 31.6% ★, Grand Strategy 19.7% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 12.2%, Space 11.1%, Sci-fi 8%
- #48 Napoleon 1813
69% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: Empire Interactive EntertainmentPub: Strategy First
Windows
In an enormous strategic area stretching from Paris to Breslau, from Hamburg to Vienna, control everything from major strategic territorial decisions to tactical battle manoeuvres.
Why similar: 4X 39.1% ★, Grand Strategy 23.1% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 12.8%, Strategy 9.5%, Military 8.9%
- #49 Master of Orion 1
70% 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 56.8% ★, Turn-Based 13.6%, Strategy 10%, Space 8.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 6%
- #50 Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI
68% matchVery Positive86% of 371,365 reviews2016
Dev: Firaxis GamesPub: 2K
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 18.0 hrsMean: 98.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Expand your empire, advance your culture and go head-to-head against history’s greatest leaders. Will your civilization stand the test of time?
Why similar: 4X 23.1% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 19%, Grand Strategy 17.6% ★, Turn-Based 11.6%, Strategy 10.8%
- #51 三国.群英录
68% matchMixed50% of 12 reviews2025
Dev: DRAGONJOY Studios
Windows · Mac
点燃你的战魂,投身乱世掀起惊天风暴!化身铁血诸侯,号令三国名将,统领无敌雄师,在真实还原的三国版图上纵横沙场,血战四方!
Why similar: 4X 28.6% ★, Grand Strategy 18.8% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 11.4%, Military 9.6%, Wargame 8.5%
- #52 Antropico: Colonies
69% 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 33.4% ★, Grand Strategy 24.3% ★, Strategy 9.4%, Space 9.2%, Futuristic 6.9%
- #53 EOL: End Of Line
69% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: MLS Games, LLC
Windows
A sci-fi turn-based strategy game, no gimmicky mechanics just pure 4x glory.
Why similar: 4X 39.6% ★, Grand Strategy 23.3% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 12.8%, Strategy 9.8%, Sci-fi 5.8%
- #54 Lord of Rigel
66% 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 25.5% ★, Grand Strategy 16.3% ★, Military 10.5%, Space 10.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.9%
- #55 ZEPHON
65% matchVery Positive84% of 1,670 reviews2024
Dev: Proxy Studios
Windows · Linux
Median: 7.8 hrsMean: 17.6 hrs≥1hr: 86%
From the developers of Warhammer 40,000: Gladius, ZEPHON is a post-apocalyptic 4X strategy game built on Proxy’s unique tactical combat system. Guide survivors through a turbulent future, navigating unexpected disasters, eldritch horror and cyberpunk monstrosities. What will you do to survive?
Why similar: 4X 30.2% ★, Lovecraftian 17.4%, Grand Strategy 14.1% ★, Turn-Based 14%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.9%
- #56 Clay Soldiers
67% matchMixed55% of 44 reviews2023
Dev: ArchDawn
Windows · Mac · Linux
The war rages on, choose to side with the Mercenaries, the Undead, the Angels, and more! Play through the single-player campaign, unifying the factions. Fight against other players and AI in the battleground's mode! Or strive for a conquest that takes you through the ages in war mode.
Why similar: 4X 28.7% ★, Grand Strategy 18.5% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 10.6%, Military 10.3%, Wargame 9.2%
- #57 Sid Meier's Civilization® IV
67% matchVery Positive92% of 3,559 reviews2006
Dev: Firaxis GamesPub: 2K
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 10.0 hrs≥1hr: 52%
With over 6 million units sold and unprecedented critical acclaim from fans and press around the world, Sid Meier's Civilization is recognized as one of the greatest PC game franchises of all-time. Now, Sid Meier and Firaxis Games will take this incredibly fun and addictive game to new heights by adding new ways to play and win, new...
Why similar: 4X 34.7% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 18.3%, Turn-Based 18.2%, Strategy 10.4%, Grand Strategy 9.4% ★
- #58 StarDrive 2
67% 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 43.1% ★, Space 19.2%, Strategy 14.7%, Sci-fi 11.6%, Turn-Based 7.1%