- #1 ENDLESS Legend™ 2
97% matchVery Positive83% of 2,825 reviews2025
Dev: AMPLITUDE StudiosPub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 13.0 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Lead your people to victory on an ever-evolving world in this strategy game featuring asymmetric factions led by powerful heroes. Build your empire, wield political influence, and raise grand armies to wage war in a race to uncover dark secrets buried within the planet.
Why similar: 4X 13% ★, Diplomacy 12.4% ★, Grand Strategy 10.8% ★, Turn-Based 8.6%, Moddable 6.9% ★
- #2 Old World
96% matchVery Positive82% of 6,828 reviews2022
Dev: Mohawk GamesPub: Hooded Horse
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 12.0 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Old World is a revolutionary new historical strategy game where you lead your dynasty over generations of rule against rival kings and queens. Wage massive wars, manage your court, and build a dynasty — or watch your empire crumble to dust. What legacy will you leave behind?
Why similar: 4X 14% ★, Diplomacy 13% ★, Grand Strategy 11.7% ★, Turn-Based 9.5%, Moddable 7.2% ★
- #3 Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era
96% matchVery Positive87% of 21,938 reviews2026
Dev: UnfrozenPub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Median: 6.4 hrsMean: 19.6 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era is the official prequel hailing back to the origins of the genre-defining, critically acclaimed series of turn-based strategy games. Raise grand armies and wield devastating spells to overcome your foes in both solo and multiplayer.
Why similar: 4X 14.9% ★, Grand Strategy 12.6% ★, Turn-Based 10.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.1%, Moddable 7.6% ★
- #4 Heroes of Science and Fiction
95% matchVery Positive90% of 922 reviews2026
Dev: Oxymoron Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 72%
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: 4X 14.8% ★, Grand Strategy 12.4% ★, Turn-Based 10.8%, Moddable 8.5% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 7.4%
- #5 Terra Invicta
94% matchVery Positive80% of 9,823 reviews2026
Dev: Pavonis InteractivePub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Median: 9.2 hrsMean: 52.6 hrs≥1hr: 79%
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 14.4% ★, Diplomacy 13.8% ★, Grand Strategy 12.2% ★, Turn-Based 8.5%, Moddable 7.7% ★
- #6 Millennia
94% matchMixed67% of 3,777 reviews2024
Dev: C Prompt GamesPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 14.3 hrsMean: 36.2 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Create your own nation in Millennia, a historical turn-based 4X game that challenges your strategic prowess across 10,000 years of history, from the dawn of humanity to our possible futures.
Why similar: 4X 17.5% ★, Grand Strategy 13.8% ★, Diplomacy 13.6% ★, Turn-Based 11.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.7%
- #7 Revival: Recolonization
93% matchMixed69% of 425 reviews2024
Dev: HeroCraft PC
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 12.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Set in a post-apoc version of Earth, Revival is a 4x strategy game where the world and its rules can change at key moments, creating a deep and highly replayable experience.
Why similar: 4X 17.4% ★, Diplomacy 15.9% ★, Grand Strategy 14.3% ★, Turn-Based 12%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.4%
- #8 Rogue State Revolution
92% matchMostly Positive76% of 542 reviews2021
Dev: LRDGames, Inc.Pub: Modern Wolf
Windows · Linux
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Greetings your Excellency. Time to rebuild, reform and prepare for new challenges in the People's Republic of Basenji. In this thrilling political strategy, you will appoint ministers and lead the country to success. Be careful — you may find yourself replaced in the next election.
Why similar: 4X 16.3% ★, Grand Strategy 14% ★, Diplomacy 13.8% ★, Turn-Based 12.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.4%
- #9 Alliance of the Sacred Suns
91% 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 16.9% ★, Grand Strategy 13.5% ★, Turn-Based 12.2%, Moddable 9% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 8.3%
- #10 Terrol
91% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Max Krupp
Windows
Capture Resources. Upgrade your Empire. Destroy all Rivals.
Why similar: 4X 19.7% ★, Grand Strategy 17.4% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 11.5%, War 10.7%, Turn-Based 9.8%
- #11 Great Houses of Calderia
90% matchMixed61% of 442 reviews2024
Dev: Resistance GamesPub: Firesquid
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Great Houses of Calderia is a Feudal Grand Strategy game focusing on family dynamics & stories. Use your family strengths to compete against rivals to rise in the ranks of Calderia - produce, trade, scheme, bribe, and battle to build your legacy of power!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 22.5% ★, Diplomacy 12.9% ★, 4X 11.5% ★, Medieval 7.9%, Military 7.1%
- #12 Rebel Inc: Escalation
89% matchVery Positive82% of 7,522 reviews2021
Dev: Ndemic CreationsPub: Hooded Horse
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 13.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%
A unique and deeply engaging political/military strategic simulation from the creator of Plague Inc. Balance competing civilian and military priorities and deal with a deadly insurgency in order to stabilise a war-torn country.
Why similar: 4X 16.2% ★, Diplomacy 15.7% ★, Grand Strategy 13.5% ★, Moddable 8.6% ★, War 7.6%
- #13 Imperiums: Greek Wars
89% matchVery Positive86% of 547 reviews2020
Dev: Kube Games
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Unique combination of turn-based 4X and historical grand strategy with a mythological twist. Explore the ancient world and build a world leading civilization. Survive, expand, conquer... and win!
Why similar: 4X 18.5% ★, Grand Strategy 14.8% ★, Diplomacy 13.5% ★, Moddable 9.2% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 8.7%
- #14 Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI
88% matchVery Positive86% of 378,177 reviews2016
Dev: Firaxis GamesPub: 2K
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 18.2 hrsMean: 101.2 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: Turn-Based Strategy 16.5%, 4X 15.6% ★, Grand Strategy 15.5% ★, Turn-Based 13.3%, Strategy 11.3%
- #15 For The Glory: A Europa Universalis Game
87% matchMostly Positive77% of 173 reviews2009
Dev: Crystal Empire GamesPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 35.9 hrs≥1hr: 43%
Take up the reins of your country, guide domestic and foreign policy, navigate thousands of historical figures and events, engage in various struggles and lead your country to prosperity – all in the name of glory!
Why similar: 4X 18.8% ★, Grand Strategy 18.4% ★, Diplomacy 17.2% ★, Moddable 7.7% ★, War 6.7%
- #16 Making History: The Second World War
86% matchMostly Positive78% of 290 reviews2018
Dev: Factus Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Choose a nation and prepare for the greatest conflict in human history, World War II. Build your military and industrial power, form alliances and race to achieve the advanced technologies that will bring total victory in this global-wide turn-based Grand Strategy struggle.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 15% ★, 4X 12.9% ★, Turn-Based 12.9%, Moddable 9.8% ★, War 9.1%
- #17 Strategeist
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Galactic Starfish, Inc.
Windows
Become a strategeist and lead one of hundreds of nations on the globe across centuries of conflict and diplomacy in this grand strategy game. Balance war, politics, and internal institutions to shape the fate of your empire, and secure your legacy in history.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 19.3% ★, Diplomacy 17.1% ★, 4X 10.8% ★, Moddable 7.8% ★, Medieval 7.7%
- #18 Lord of Rigel
84% matchMixed68% of 115 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 17.3% ★, Diplomacy 15.2% ★, Grand Strategy 14.5% ★, Turn-Based 8.9%, Military 7.9%
- #19 Sid Meier's Civilization® IV
84% matchVery Positive92% of 3,651 reviews2006
Dev: Firaxis GamesPub: 2K
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 9.9 hrs≥1hr: 51%
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 23.4% ★, Turn-Based 20.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 16.1%, Strategy 11%, Grand Strategy 8.4% ★
- #20 Throneforged
83% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Genesis Worlds
Windows
Forge your empire. Claim the throne. A competitive 4X strategy game where every tile matters, every decision counts, ZERO RNG, and one win condition exists. Claim the central Throne and hold it for 10 turns.
Why similar: 4X 17.8% ★, Diplomacy 14.5% ★, Turn-Based 14%, Grand Strategy 11.8% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 8.8%
- #21 Oriental Empires
82% matchVery Positive80% of 2,998 reviews2017
Dev: Shining Pixel StudiosPub: Iceberg Interactive
Windows
Median: 6.7 hrsMean: 11.3 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 24.2% ★, Turn-Based 18.6%, Grand Strategy 13.6% ★, Strategy 9%, Military 8.3%
- #22 Imperialist
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: BRR Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
From a veteran 4X Strategy developer comes a new deep strategy game of logistics, empire, and control. Develop the New World, industrialise your capital, manage your growing Empire, and outmanoeuvre rivals to become history's first Superpower. Can you exploit the New World to control the Old?
Why similar: 4X 21.5% ★, Diplomacy 20.2% ★, Grand Strategy 19.4% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 8.3%, Economy 7.9%
- #23 Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition
81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 36,336 reviews2006
Dev: CREATIVE ASSEMBLYPub: SEGA
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 37.3 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Spanning the most turbulent era in Western history, your quest for territory and power takes you through Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and even onto the shores of the New World.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 17.3% ★, Medieval 17.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.4%, Strategy 11.1%, War 9.2%
- #24 Generals & Rulers
81% matchMixed62% of 389 reviews2019
Dev: Hamsters Gaming
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%
What will be the strategy game if you throw out all the grind from it, all the boring annoying actions and leave only strategy and tactics? It became interesting to us and as a result we received Generals & Rulers. Try it now!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 17.4% ★, Turn-Based 14.3%, War 9.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.2%, Medieval 9%
- #25 Evil Bank Manager
80% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,766 reviews2018
Dev: Hamsters Gaming
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
What could be better than having a million dollars, a billion? This will not make you all powerful in the world, your goal will not only be to make lots of money, but to print money and become a Federal reserve system
Why similar: Grand Strategy 17.6% ★, Turn-Based 13%, Economy 12.9%, Management 8.8%, Strategy 8.8%
- #26 Hex Kingdoms
79% 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 21.4% ★, Grand Strategy 17.7% ★, Turn-Based 16.2%, War 10.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.5%
- #27 NationWar2:Chronicle
78% matchMostly Positive80% of 427 reviews2024
Dev: Yiming
Windows
NationWar 2.0 is a big strategy game based on the theme of the Spring and Autumn and Warring States period. There are more than 60 countries to choose from in the game. Map 1: 1 restores the mountainous landscapes and rivers of China.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 17.6% ★, 4X 14% ★, Auto Battler 13.2%, Turn-Based 13.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.6%
- #28 Galactic Civilizations® II: Ultimate Edition
79% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,711 reviews2011
Dev: Stardock Entertainment
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 45.3 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 25.8% ★, Grand Strategy 21.2% ★, Turn-Based 19.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.4%, Diplomacy 6.2% ★
- #29 Master of the Ages: Foundations of History
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Sovereign Era Games
Windows · Mac
Command a civilization from antiquity to the modern era in a historical 4X focused on grand strategy over micro-management. Direct armies, research technologies, run spy networks, and shape your empire through deep, intuitive macro-mechanics.
Why similar: 4X 23.5% ★, Grand Strategy 21.7% ★, Diplomacy 14.6% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 10.2%, Military 7.3%
- #30 Palm Kingdoms 3
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Hack The Publisher
Windows · Mac
Palm Kingdoms 3 is a turn-based strategy game with deep mechanics. Explore maps, build your kingdom, and lead armies in rich, tactical combat. Here, power lies not in a single character, but in the unique Commanders you cultivate within your ranks.
Why similar: 4X 20.6% ★, Grand Strategy 17.6% ★, Turn-Based 14.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.8%, War 11.6%
- #31 Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword
77% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 5,063 reviews2007
Dev: Firaxis GamesPub: 2K
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 45.2 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Sid Meier's Civilization IV®: Beyond the Sword is the second expansion pack for Civilization IV - the 2005 PC Game of the Year that has become a worldwide hit.
Why similar: 4X 28.5% ★, Turn-Based 21.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 17.8%, Strategy 12.2%, Moddable 8.7% ★
- #32 Crusader Kings III
75% matchVery Positive90% of 143,057 reviews2020
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 28.7 hrsMean: 149.3 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Love, fight, scheme, and claim greatness. Determine your noble house’s legacy in the sprawling grand strategy of Crusader Kings III. Death is only the beginning as you guide your dynasty’s bloodline in the rich and larger-than-life simulation of the Middle Ages.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 20.6% ★, 4X 13.1% ★, Medieval 12.9%, Moddable 8.4% ★, Strategy 8.2%
- #33 Vivat Rex
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Dmitry Nyakkoev
Windows
Global strategy game focused on conquering the medieval world, featuring real-time tactical battles.
Why similar: Auto Battler 23.2%, 4X 22% ★, Grand Strategy 22% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 11.2%, Medieval 10.4%
- #34 Tales of a Spymaster
76% matchMixed55% of 31 reviews2019
Dev: Gerard Morris
Windows · Mac · Linux
Break from the traditional role of ruler and take up a new set of tools within Tales of a Spymaster, a turn-based strategy set in a fictional world, filled with threats and opportunities. Choose your kingdom and guide your ruler to victory, in whatever manner you deem fit.
Why similar: 4X 15% ★, Diplomacy 14% ★, Grand Strategy 12.5% ★, Turn-Based 11.4%, RPG 10.8%
- #35 Sid Meier's Civilization VII
74% matchMixed48% of 58,486 reviews2025
Dev: Firaxis GamesPub: 2K
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 18.6 hrsMean: 49.5 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Lead empires that evolve or endure through the Ages. Build something you believe in with Sid Meier's Civilization® VII.
Why similar: Diplomacy 18% ★, 4X 17.7% ★, Grand Strategy 16.4% ★, War 8%, Military 7.8%
- #36 Galactic Civilizations IV
73% matchMostly Positive73% of 2,564 reviews2023
Dev: Stardock Entertainment
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 22.2 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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 20.1% ★, Grand Strategy 17.6% ★, Diplomacy 17.5% ★, Moddable 10.8% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 9%
- #37 Conquest: Medieval Kingdoms
74% 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 28.3% ★, Grand Strategy 19.1% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 13%, Medieval 12.7%, Strategy 10.4%
- #38 World Warfare & Economics
73% matchMixed60% of 687 reviews2023
Dev: Okron Studio
Windows · Mac
Take control of any nation and shape its future. Manage resources, trade, and taxes, engage in real-time warfare, navigate global diplomacy, and react to dynamic world events. Build a thriving economy, forge alliances, and command armies in a constantly evolving world!
Why similar: 4X 18.8% ★, Grand Strategy 17% ★, Diplomacy 16.5% ★, War 8%, Military 7.4%
- #39 Warnament
71% matchVery Positive85% of 495 reviews2025
Dev: Luden.io
Windows · Mac · Linux
A turn-based grand strategy game, simple for newbies yet challenging for masters. As the leader of a nation, you will conquer territories and advance in military, technology, culture, or politics. Choose from historical scenarios or create your own with an editor.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 17.7% ★, Diplomacy 15.5% ★, Turn-Based 15.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.7%, Sandbox 7.6%
- #40 Fragile Existence
73% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Fragile ContinuumPub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Save humanity from the brink of extinction in this sci-fi strategy game of survival. Travel among the stars to seek out resources, establish and develop colonies to sustain civilization, and grow your military might to push back against an overwhelming threat.
Why similar: 4X 18.5% ★, Diplomacy 17.8% ★, Grand Strategy 15.5% ★, Moddable 11% ★, Military 7.5%
- #41 Interstellar Space: Genesis
72% matchVery Positive84% of 846 reviews2019
Dev: Praxis Games
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 57%
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 25% ★, Turn-Based 16.8%, Grand Strategy 15.1% ★, Diplomacy 10.7% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 10.6%
- #42 Clash of Cultures
72% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Zach
Windows · Mac
Clash of Cultures is an addictive turn based stratergy game that is simple to learn yet has a lot of depth. Research technologies, shape your government, progress through the ages, and conquer the world.
Why similar: 4X 28.2% ★, Grand Strategy 21.7% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 11.8%, Strategy 10.7%, Medieval 7.4%
- #43 Lands of Rumour
70% matchMostly Positive77% of 13 reviews2025
Dev: Vaeril Games
Windows
Lands of Rumour is a turn-based 4X game about hiding and gossip. Embrace the atmosphere of Robin Hood, develop villages, gather resources, recruit your men and defend your homeland in tactical combat, where every unit has unique abilities.
Why similar: 4X 22.8% ★, Grand Strategy 17.6% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 11.6%, Turn-Based 11%, War 9.1%
- #44 Sid Meier's Civilization® V
71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 210,570 reviews2010
Dev: Firaxis GamesPub: 2K
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 28.9 hrsMean: 125.1 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Create, discover, and download new player-created maps, scenarios, interfaces, and more!
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 22.8%, Turn-Based 18.3%, 4X 16.3% ★, Strategy 9.9%, Grand Strategy 8.3% ★
- #45 Sigma Theory: Global Cold War
71% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,386 reviews2019
Dev: Mi-Clos StudioPub: Goblinz Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 63%
A Turn-based Strategy game in a futuristic global cold war from the award-winning creators of Out There. Recruit a squad of special agents and run your intel agency to secure the control of the singularity.
Why similar: Turn-Based 16.3%, Grand Strategy 15.4% ★, Diplomacy 12.5% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 9.7%, Moddable 8.7% ★
- #46 HARD VOID
68% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2025
Dev: jejoxdev
Windows · Linux
HARD VOID is a 4X turn-based space strategy game in a lovecraftian universe. Lead your species across galaxies and multiple dimensions to build an Empire. Design your spaceships, assemble your fleets and fight for supremacy. But beware, unthinkable Eldritch horrors lurk in the vast darkness.
Why similar: 4X 22.8% ★, Grand Strategy 16.7% ★, Turn-Based 14.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.3%, Military 8.6%
- #47 Rise of Hegemony
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Lion Loewe
Windows
Take control of a country from its very first beginnings and lead it successfully to become a global hegemon. In a complex simulation of economy, diplomacy and warfare the path you chose to triumph is up to you.
Why similar: 4X 21.5% ★, Diplomacy 19.2% ★, Grand Strategy 17.4% ★, Moddable 8.8% ★, Economy 8.7%
- #48 Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization
70% matchVery Positive87% of 1,572 reviews2008
Dev: Firaxis GamesPub: 2K
Windows · Mac
Median: 30 minMean: 14.1 hrs≥1hr: 41%
Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization is the third offering in the award winning Civilization IV series. A re-imagining of the classic Colonization game Sid Meier created in 1994, Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization is a total conversion of the Civilization IV engine into a game experience in which players will lead a European...
Why similar: 4X 28.1% ★, Turn-Based 23.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 16.1%, Strategy 13.6%, Moddable 5.2% ★
- #49 Dominions 4: Thrones of Ascension
70% matchVery Positive91% of 1,451 reviews2013
Dev: Illwinter Game Design
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 47.9 hrs≥1hr: 65%
You are a God! You are master and ruler of a loyal nation. You have unimaginable powers at your disposal. You have claimed this world as yours. But there are others who stand in your way. You must defeat and destroy these pretenders. Only then can you ascend to godhood and become the new Pantokrator.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 23.6% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 18.3%, 4X 14.2% ★, Turn-Based 13.7%, Moddable 11.4% ★
- #50 HUMANKIND™
69% matchMixed69% of 28,603 reviews2021
Dev: AMPLITUDE Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 7.5 hrsMean: 33.1 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 25.9% ★, Grand Strategy 17.1% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 14.7%, Strategy 11%, Turn-Based 9.7%
- #51 Pax Nova
69% matchMixed56% of 452 reviews2020
Dev: Grey Wolf EntertainmentPub: Iceberg Interactive
Windows
Median: 4.2 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 22.5% ★, Grand Strategy 17.1% ★, Diplomacy 15.7% ★, Turn-Based 14.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.9%
- #52 Europa Universalis IV
68% matchVery Positive88% of 137,236 reviews2013
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.8 hrsMean: 281.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Rule your land and dominate the world with unparalleled freedom, depth and historical accuracy. Write a new history of the world and build an empire for the ages.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 18% ★, Diplomacy 17.5% ★, 4X 17.4% ★, Moddable 10% ★, Military 7.5%
- #53 Three Kingdoms : Alias
66% matchVery Positive82% of 344 reviews2026
Dev: Plotrick
Windows
A world where officers hide their names and abilities. Can you spot Zhuge Liang? A hardcore turn-based strategy simulation for true Three Kingdoms devotees.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 19.2% ★, 4X 18% ★, Diplomacy 17.6% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 9%, War 7.4%
- #54 Liegecraft
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: From Chaos
Windows
You are the King. Lead your vassals, build your feudal realm and conquer foreign kingdoms in this blend of turn based 4X and realtime rpg. Attend feasts, host tourneys and fight duels. Every character has their own mind so promote the loyal, scheme against rivals and imprison the disobedient.
Why similar: 4X 20.3% ★, Diplomacy 18.6% ★, Turn-Based 12%, Medieval 10.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.5%
- #55 Kingdom Ascension
66% matchVery Positive84% of 224 reviews2025
Dev: RainRingStudio
Windows
Step into the role of a lord, starting from scratch to build your kingdom. Gather resources, construct buildings, recruit troops, explore, and embark on adventures to continuously expand your territory and defend your homeland.
Why similar: Auto Battler 23.9%, 4X 19.9% ★, Grand Strategy 13.8% ★, War 11.3%, Medieval 8.8%
- #56 Infinite Borders: Three Kingdoms
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: NetEase Games
Windows
《万民长歌:三国》是一款单机 · 历史 · 战争策略游戏。在无缝连续、真实还原的3D沙盘地图上,玩家可以自选视角、以自己的意志重演三国。来体验真实的三国策略——真实的沙盘,真实的二十四节气,真实的百姓,真实的战争!
Why similar: 4X 25.9% ★, Grand Strategy 20.5% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 12.9%, War 9.5%, Strategy 7%
- #57 ENDLESS Legend™
67% matchVery Positive83% of 19,068 reviews2014
Dev: AMPLITUDE Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 22.1 hrs≥1hr: 80%
ENDLESS Legend™ is a 4X turn-based fantasy strategy game by the creators of ENDLESS Space™ and Dungeon of the ENDLESS™. Control every aspect of your civilization as you struggle to save your homeworld Auriga. Create your own Legend!
Why similar: 4X 31.8% ★, Turn-Based 22%, Turn-Based Strategy 14%, Strategy 12.4%, Grand Strategy 5.5% ★
- #58 Dominions 3: The Awakening
68% matchVery Positive81% of 126 reviews2013
Dev: Illwinter Game Design
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 24 minMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 40%
The Old God has left the world and the pretenders are awakening and coming out from hiding. You start the game by designing one of the pretender gods that will compete for true ascension to godhood. The type of god can range from a magically powerful arch mage to an ancient kraken or a mystic monolith that people pray to.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 20.2% ★, Turn-Based 18.4%, 4X 17% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 15.5%, Strategy 14.4%