- #1 Defense Legend 5: Survivor TD
97% match3 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: Gcenter GamePub: 130 Game Studio
Windows
Build a defense strategy to protect the peace.
Why similar: 4X 51.3% ★, Tactical RPG 24.9%, Strategy 14.9%, Top-Down 9%
- #2 Jurassic Clans
96% matchMixed40% of 30 reviews2022
Dev: GoldenGod Games
Windows · Mac
Jurassic Clans sets in a world where dinosaurs co-exist with humans. Ensure your people thrive in this dangerous world by surviving and evolving your tribe. Search for resources to expand your village, research technologies, defend your people from predators and prepare for the upcoming apocalypse.
Why similar: Dinosaurs 26.6% ★, 4X 23% ★, Tactical RPG 21.7%, Building 10.4%, Base Building 7.1%
- #3 Wizard Warfare
96% matchVery Positive97% of 63 reviews2019
Dev: Psyanotek Limited
Windows
Wizard Warfare is a fantasy-themed, 4X-style, turn-based strategy game with a strategic empire management layer supported by a detailed tactical battle simulation layer.
Why similar: 4X 55.5% ★, Tactical 11.2%, Strategy 10.4%, Fantasy 8%, Hex Grid 7.7% ★
- #4 Frostward
95% matchNo user reviews
Dev: KoPoint Games
Windows
Frostward is a turn-based 4X survival strategy game set on a frozen hex world, where you plan districts, work toward monumental Wonders, command armies in battle, and decide whether humanity will endure, escape, or restore warmth to the world.
Why similar: 4X 50.3% ★, Hex Grid 14.7% ★, Tactical 8.6%, Strategy 8.5%, Building 5.6%
- #5 Wizard Warfare 2: Cephalopod Wars
94% matchPositive87% of 39 reviews2025
Dev: Psyanotek Limited
Windows
Wizard Warfare 2: Cephalopod Wars is the sequel to Wizard Warfare, a fantasy-themed, 4X-style, turn-based strategy game with a strategic empire management layer supported by a detailed tactical battle simulation layer. Now includes fully simulated naval battles.
Why similar: 4X 46.3% ★, Hex Grid 11.8% ★, Base Building 10%, Tactical 8.4%, Strategy 8.2%
- #6 Ashes & Blood
94% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Small Strategy
Windows · Mac · Linux
Ashes & Blood is a fantasy strategy RPG with fast paced tactical battles and a 4X sandbox campaign. Break the rules, build absurd combos, exploit the world, and unlock even more chaos with each run. Turn based strategy has never been this unhinged.
Why similar: 4X 42.9% ★, Tactical RPG 22.8%, Roguelite 8.8%, Strategy 7.7%, Grid-Based Movement 7.4%
- #7 Grim wanderings 2
93% matchMostly Positive78% of 82 reviews2021
Dev: Ellinia games
Windows · Linux
This game combines a deep role-playing system inspired by classic board games and a full-fledged 4X strategy
Why similar: 4X 37.8% ★, Tactical RPG 21.4%, Building 10.3%, Base Building 9%, Management 7.2%
- #8 Crow's Foot
92% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Thelix
Windows · Mac · Linux
A turn-based hex strategy you can finish over lunch. Outsmart AI rivals, each with their own grudges, ambitions, and breaking points. Conquer provinces, command knights, scouts, assassins, and more. Unlock rule-bending scrolls. Go bankrupt and your own army defects.
Why similar: 4X 51.4% ★, Strategy 13.1%, Top-Down 7.4%, Stylized 7.2%, Tactical 4.7%
- #9 DIE LAST
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Gosh
Windows · Mac · Linux
We must revive this post-industrial world. Plant trees to earn Karma, build pipes, join Guilds, and participate in league tournaments to stay alive. Find lost objects to craft secret messages. Go rogue, wander with your dog, steal other players' Karma and grow stronger with every battle
Why similar: 4X 40.8% ★, Building 12.5%, Base Building 9.1%, Top-Down 7.7%, Futuristic 7.6%
- #10 Dwarf Guild Mania
91% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2026
Dev: QuarkbluePub: Kennedy Publishing House
Windows · Mac
Lead a campaign of glory as you mine, trade, conquer, & sabotage your way to victory. Your Kingdom of Dwarves must vanquish its rivals and conquer the realm in this turn-based economic strategy game. Lead your Dwarves across new lands in search of gems, gold, & glory. For the Guild!
Why similar: 4X 36.8% ★, Tactical RPG 18.4%, Hex Grid 9.8% ★, Building 7.1%, Strategy 6.9%
- #11 Age of Wonders: Planetfall
90% matchMostly Positive79% of 6,729 reviews2019
Dev: Triumph StudiosPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 16.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Age of Wonders: Planetfall is the new strategy game from Triumph Studios, creators of the critically acclaimed Age of Wonders series, bringing all the exciting tactical turn-based combat and in-depth empire building of its predecessors to space in an all-new, sci-fi setting.
Why similar: 4X 37.1% ★, Dinosaurs 23.8% ★, Strategy 9.4%, Hex Grid 8.4% ★, Futuristic 7.8%
- #12 HEXPANSE
89% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Seedforge Studio
Windows
Hexpanse is a real-time space strategy game. Build your ships and stations block by block, mine asteroids, program the doctrine of your autonomous fleets, and conquer a procedurally generated galaxy. Play solo or in multiplayer.
Why similar: 4X 51.3% ★, Strategy 13.2%, Futuristic 8.2%, Exploration 7.9%, Top-Down 7.3%
- #13 First Colony
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Atesh Entertainment, Inc.
Windows · Mac
A turn-based 4X strategy game inspired by classic colony-building games. Explore a new continent, expand across a hex-based world map, and build a network of production settlements directly on the frontier.
Why similar: 4X 50% ★, Strategy 13.4%, Exploration 7%, Top-Down 6.6%, Stylized 6.5%
- #14 Dominions - Priests, Prophets & Pretenders
86% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: Illwinter Game Design
Windows · Linux
In Dominions you take control of a powerful being that rules a nation and aspires to godhood. It all takes place in a fantasy world with monsters, magic items and world altering spells. Dominions is a 4x turn based strategy game with a large variety of spells and units.
Why similar: 4X 67.4% ★, Strategy 19.8%, Fantasy 7.5%, 2D 5.3%
- #15 Master of Luna
86% matchPositive95% of 22 reviews2025
Dev: Aleksandr Tiupin
Windows · Mac · Linux
Master of Luna is a turn-based 4X strategy game where you play a half-forgotten deity seeking to regain your former power. It features powerful magic, tactical battles, city building, sweet pixel art, and a calm, melancholic atmosphere.
Why similar: 4X 54.9% ★, Strategy 10%, Tactical RPG 9.2%, Fantasy 7.2%, Hex Grid 6% ★
- #16 Feudalism
88% matchMostly Negative33% of 46 reviews2016
Dev: ImagimotionPub: IV Productions
Windows · Mac · Linux
Conquer Europe, become an Emperor. Build your family’s dynasty through seven centuries, from 800 A.D. to 1492 A.D., up until the inevitable collapse of the feudal system.
Why similar: 4X 72.8% ★, Strategy 27.2%
- #17 Space Empires II
87% matchMixed58% of 19 reviews2020
Dev: Malfador MachinationsPub: Strategy First
Windows
Explore the galaxy, discover and colonize new planets to acquire enough resources. Design your ships, choosing from different hulls, weapons, shields, and several devices. Once you advance with technologies, new systems will be available, and you will have to update your designs.
Why similar: 4X 40.4% ★, Strategy 14.9%, Base Building 14%, Management 10.9%, Exploration 9%
- #18 Astro Protocol
84% matchVery Positive94% of 70 reviews2026
Dev: Null Vector Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Astro Protocol is a high-stakes, turn-based 4X space strategy game distilled into intense one-hour matches. Six factions, randomized maps, tech trees, and anomalies ensure every run is unique. Victories are earned against challenging opponents that play to win.
Why similar: 4X 41.5% ★, Hex Grid 11.4% ★, Grid-Based Movement 9.5%, Tactical 8.7%, Roguelite 8.2%
- #19 EOL: End Of Line
85% 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 52.2% ★, Strategy 14.4%, Futuristic 9.6%, Top-Down 9.1%, Hex Grid 8.4% ★
- #20 Askara
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Lazy Kitty
Windows
Askara is a rogue-like turn-based tactics game, you choose how long each run takes, from a half an hour, to a few days if you want to! Multiple layers of mechanics mesh together to ensure that every run will be unique. It is easy to pick up, but will take years to master.
Why similar: 4X 46.8% ★, Tactical RPG 25.1%, Strategy 10.1%, Stylized 6.5%, Top-Down 6.2%
- #21 Master of Magic
82% matchMostly Positive71% of 1,233 reviews2022
Dev: MuHa GamesPub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 12.9 hrs≥1hr: 62%
Take up the role of a great wizard, wield powerful spells, command fantasy races and challenge your rivals in this remake of a cult turn-based strategy classic. Do you have what it takes to become Master of Magic?
Why similar: 4X 36.2% ★, Tactical RPG 20.3%, Building 10.3%, Old School 8.8%, Management 7.4%
- #22 Space Empires I
83% matchMixed56% of 16 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 46.6% ★, Strategy 14.8%, Management 11.9%, Exploration 9.9%, Futuristic 7.3%
- #23 Shardorium
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Turtle Speed Development
Windows · Mac · Linux
Indie turn-based strategy game. Capture the whole shard by defeating their guards, build your own stronghold, level up your heroes and equip most powerful items!
Why similar: 4X 31.9% ★, Hex Grid 20.6% ★, Strategy 12.3%, Building 9.4%, Grid-Based Movement 7.7%
- #24 Legion Gold
82% matchVery Positive84% of 129 reviews2020
Dev: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows
Well-received by gamers and critics alike, Legion Gold is the expanded and improved version of its predecessor, Legion, and includes not only the original Legion game but a hefty expansion pack too.
Why similar: 4X 44.1% ★, Building 16.8%, Strategy 14.6%, Old School 7.5%, Management 7.4%
- #25 Stellar Wings
80% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Odd Games
Windows
In this bullet-hell strategy sandbox game, lead your newly-formed fleet through a vast galaxy. Use your tactics and skills to amass wealth, build influence, engage in galactic affairs, and face the conflicts and crises threatening the entire star system.
Why similar: 4X 42.1% ★, Tactical RPG 22.9%, Roguelite 8.8%, Exploration 7%, Tactical 6.3%
- #26 Dungeon4X
79% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: SNP Engineering
Windows
"Dungeon4X" is a new type of game that combines 3D dungeon RPG with 4X strategy. As the guild master of an adventurer's guild, you will lead the construction of farms and workshops, build a financial base by selling products, and embark on a grand adventure to obtain the ultimate artifact!
Why similar: 4X 53.5% ★, Tactical RPG 21.4%, Strategy 14.1%, Top-Down 6.8%, Fantasy 4.2%
- #27 Lords of Kingdoms
81% matchMixed43% of 89 reviews2018
Dev: ThankGame.com
Windows
Lords of Kingdoms is a multiplayer online war game. Turn your small castle into a mighty fortress and become ruler of the greatest realm.
Why similar: 4X 65.9% ★, Building 20.9%, Strategy 11.3%, Stylized 1.3%, 2D 0.6%
- #28 Diehexegy
78% matchNo user reviews2028
Dev: Aebersoft
Windows · Linux
Diehexegy is a hex grid turn-based 4x game with a unique twist: your armies are composed of dice. It has multiple victory conditions and straightforward gameplay.
Why similar: 4X 60.1% ★, Strategy 16.9%, Hex Grid 11.2% ★, Fantasy 6.9%, 2D 4.8%
- #29 Land and Castles: Gold
78% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Anmoco
Windows · Mac
A retro real time strategy game with solo and multiplayer. Build your own maps and play online with friends.
Why similar: 4X 46.1% ★, Strategy 12.2%, Building 9.4%, Tactical 7.4%, Old School 5.8%
- #30 Master of Orion 3
79% matchMixed53% of 191 reviews2016
Dev: Quicksilver SoftwarePub: Wargaming Labs
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 38%
Experience first-hand the challenges of leading one of 16 different races into unequalled galactic supremacy and face a universe of decisions. Set policies, explore, build, declare war, negotiate - put all these elements into motion to guarantee your place in the annals of space and time.
Why similar: 4X 80.2% ★, Strategy 19.8%
- #31 Dominions 2 - The Ascension Wars
77% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Illwinter Game Design
Windows · Linux
Dominions II is turn based fantasy game in which you take the role of a powerful being that is trying to become the supreme god. The type of Gods can vary from magically powerful arch mages to old dragons or statues. The game features a large variety of spells and units.
Why similar: 4X 70% ★, Strategy 20.5%, Fantasy 9.5%
- #32 Flat Gravity Cult
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: MadMedois
Windows · Mac · Linux
A turn-based strategy roguelike with auto battles and 4x elements. Choose a faction, explore, build, research, fight, level up units and more. Set in a fantasy world.
Why similar: 4X 33.4% ★, Tactical RPG 24.2%, Roguelite 9.8%, Building 9.2%, Management 6.7%
- #33 Defensia
76% matchNo user reviews2032
Dev: RedPain
Windows
Defensia is a turn-based strategy game. Build structures, Grow carrots, Recruit bunnians, Kill enemies, Keep your castle safe!
Why similar: 4X 49.1% ★, Base Building 12.1%, Grid-Based Movement 10.1%, Building 9.4%, Tactical 9.2%
- #34 Varren's Expanse
75% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Wonder Forge, Inc.
Windows
Varren's Expanse is a roguelite strategy game. Explore the wilderness using mice and badger legionnaires, rabbit scouts, and squirrel skirmishers. Every round builds your strength, every round brings new challenges.
Why similar: 4X 51.2% ★, Strategy 15.2%, Roguelite 14.7%, Exploration 6.6%, Stylized 6.4%
- #35 Mythic Crusade
75% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Sepnax
Windows · Mac · Linux
Mythic Crusade is a bizarre turn-based roguelite strategy RPG. Face questionable ethical choices and see if you have the galaxy brain to beat the single-player campaign or challenge friends online or in hotseat.
Why similar: 4X 39.2% ★, Tactical RPG 25.1%, Roguelite 13%, Base Building 8.3%, Strategy 6.8%
- #36 Thrive: Heavy Lies The Crown
73% matchMixed58% of 459 reviews2025
Dev: Zugalu EntertainmentPub: PlaySide
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 10.8 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Thrive: Heavy Lies the Crown is a complex city builder, where the fate of your kingdom hinges on your every decision. Explore this medieval land alone or with friends, make tough moral choices and conquer your foes in RTS combat. Will you struggle to survive, or find the strength to Thrive?
Why similar: 4X 48.1% ★, Tactical RPG 15.9%, Building 10.7%, Base Building 8%, Management 6.6%
- #37 Timekeepers Defense
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Mark KragerupPub: Maincode Studio
Windows
Defend your time machine in this unique take on roguelite tower defense gameplay. Travel through the ages to recruit fighters and mount advanced defenses, in a handful of challenging gamemodes. Unlock new Timekeepers, and push your builds to the limit in the face of endless onslaughts.
Why similar: Dinosaurs 25.4% ★, Tactical RPG 20.9%, Hex Grid 11.2% ★, Roguelite 10.3%, Futuristic 7.7%
- #38 Siege of Turtle Enclave
77% matchMostly Negative29% of 17 reviews2015
Dev: The Conjurer's Tower
Windows · Linux
A turn based strategy game with real time battles! Build up your settlement, train mighty armies, research technologies, cast spells, discover hidden goodies and more as you fight your way across the map to overthrow the enemy warlord in his keep!
Why similar: 4X 68.3% ★, Strategy 21.6%, Fantasy 10.1%
- #39 Irkalla
74% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Nocturne Industries
Windows
Conquer Irkalla, a world of mortals torn apart by a war between eight civilizations! Command heroes, forge and break alliances, journey through five eras of history, and choose one of the Seven Truths to change the face of reality forever. A turn-based 4X strategy game.
Why similar: 4X 67.1% ★, Strategy 20%, Fantasy 7.5%, 2D 5.4%
- #40 Mercatoria
72% match4 user reviews40% of 4 reviews2026
Dev: DKS
Windows
Turn-based grand strategy in the Age of Discovery. Develop a transport network, industrialise your economy, colonise the New World, and compete with five rival powers. Inspired by Imperialism 2. Early Access — built by one developer in his spare time.
Why similar: 4X 45.7% ★, Building 10.4%, Strategy 10.4%, Top-Down 7.6%, Old School 7.4%
- #41 Solaris
73% matchVery Positive80% of 90 reviews2021
Dev: SpacialCircumstances
Windows · Mac · Linux
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 60.4% ★, Strategy 17%, Tactical 8.3%, Fantasy 6.2%, 2D 4.9%
- #42 Chronages
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Andrei Bely
Windows
Lead a tribe by a campfire in the Stone Age and guide a civilization through the ages. Command armies, develop cities and territories. Make a choice at the crossroads of eras: will your world rush toward a technological future or take the path of harsh fantasy — everything depends on your decisions.
Why similar: 4X 44.3% ★, Tactical RPG 21%, Hex Grid 11.3% ★, Strategy 10.3%, Management 7.9%
- #43 From Village to Empire
73% matchMostly Positive70% of 57 reviews2018
Dev: Witch Laboratory
Windows · Linux
From Village to Empire is an indie turn based strategy game with a historical setting. Build cities, research technologies, and train units to discover new lands and conquer the world!
Why similar: 4X 42.4% ★, Strategy 15.5%, Hex Grid 14.7% ★, Building 10.9%, Management 8.4%
- #44 CardwovenEmpires
71% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: Caliban's Paper Crown
Windows
Deckbuilder with 4X elements. Explore a world to find artefacts, play cards to add cities, farms, temples and ports, trade with your neighbours or invade them, and defend yourself against natural disasters and orcish raiding. Choose one of three factions and add cards to build on their synergies.
Why similar: 4X 63.3% ★, Strategy 14.9%, Building 12.1%, Fantasy 5.2%, 2D 4.5%
- #45 Space Empires III
72% matchPositive80% of 46 reviews2020
Dev: Malfador MachinationsPub: Strategy First
Windows
The third game within the Space Empires series brings the dawn of a new age of exploration. Your race keeps running through the fabric of space and moves to other solar systems beyond your own.
Why similar: 4X 49.2% ★, Strategy 15.7%, Base Building 10%, Management 7.8%, Exploration 6.6%
- #46 Project Sol
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Quack Reactions
Windows · Linux
Project Sol is a Sci-Fi colony sim set in the future when you civilization is just beginning to reach for the stars. Take control of your Empire, build massive orbital satellites, defend from roving pirates, and conquer the galaxy!
Why similar: 4X 53% ★, Strategy 14%, Management 8.3%, Building 7.5%, Exploration 5.6%
- #47 Hyper Empire
69% matchMostly Positive79% of 48 reviews2025
Dev: Fair Weather Studios
Windows
Play a 4x game in 40 minutes... or less! We streamlined 4x strategy down to a game that captures the fun in a manageable play time. Lead your faction against escalating enemies and expand the reach of your empire. Multiple paths to victory allows for a variety of strategies. Build your empire.
Why similar: 4X 51.3% ★, Futuristic 10.2%, Roguelite 10.2%, Strategy 8.5%, Building 7.3%
- #48 Kingdoms of Myth
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Marcos Cruz
Windows
Lead a global army with unique units and heroes, each with their own skills. Kingdoms of Myth features 100 civilizations with unique armies, tech, and skills, providing diverse ways to defeat enemies.
Why similar: 4X 46.2% ★, Tactical RPG 25.2%, Strategy 8.7%, Fantasy 5.6%, Hex Grid 5.3% ★
- #49 Commander: Modern War
70% matchPositive83% of 40 reviews2023
Dev: GoldenGod Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Experience the thrill of a modern conflict between two factions, as you outsmart your opponents in an epic game of strategy and cunning. Take command of your ground, air, and naval units and lead them to victory in the most immersive turn-based battle simulation. The battlefield awaits.
Why similar: 4X 54.5% ★, Strategy 15.3%, Hex Grid 9.4% ★, Management 8%, Tactical 8%
- #50 ENDLESS Legend™
70% matchVery Positive83% of 19,088 reviews2014
Dev: AMPLITUDE Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 22.2 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 60.4% ★, Strategy 16.7%, Hex Grid 11.1% ★, Fantasy 7.6%, Tactical 3%
- #51 Oxygen Frontier
69% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: knuckle_horse
Windows
Explore the oxygen-ravaged frontier, battle mutated creatures, recruit bio-companions, and lead your squad to survival in a turn-based tactical adventure.
Why similar: Dinosaurs 34.6% ★, Tactical RPG 31.6%, Hex Grid 12% ★, Strategy 7.8%, Stylized 7.5%
- #52 One More Voyage
68% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: starshed studio
Windows
ONE MORE VOYAGE is a minimalist 4X game with incremental progression. On each new Voyage you explore strange planets on the hunt for vital resources to make the next warp jump on the flight from an overpowering enemy. Can you find the starcharts to escape your pursuers?
Why similar: 4X 55.8% ★, Roguelite 13.6%, Hex Grid 13.2% ★, Exploration 8.4%, Strategy 7.3%
- #53 Mayhem Intergalactic
71% matchMixed50% of 28 reviews2009
Dev: Inventive Dingo
Windows
Wage war on your friends and enemies in this simple and engaging strategy game. Easy to learn and quick to play, Mayhem Intergalactic is surprisingly strategic. Play against the computer, or duke it out with friends over the internet. The universe shall be yours!
Why similar: 4X 49.7% ★, Futuristic 10%, Top-Down 9.9%, Old School 8.9%, Tactical 8.7%
- #54 Master of Galaxies
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Zbigniew Peter Dudkowski
Windows
Master of Galaxies is a turn based space strategy game. Explore the galaxy and settle new planets. Research technologies and design powerful ships. Each planet can have a leader and a lot of buildings and worker improvements. Managing the empire is totally new and unique!
Why similar: 4X 60.5% ★, Strategy 17.2%, Building 11.9%, Top-Down 10.4%
- #55 Atre: Dominance Wars
65% matchVery Positive85% of 74 reviews2026
Dev: Ironward
Windows
A fantasy strategy with turn-based tactical combat where your goal is to become a God. Build your empire, forge alliances, ascend to godhood, then watch every ally turn on you the moment you're about to win.
Why similar: 4X 41.7% ★, Building 12.1%, Tactical 8.9%, Management 8.8%, Top-Down 8.6%
- #56 Lordship
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Carpe diem
Windows
Lordship is a turn-based 4x strategy where your objective is to be the first to obtain the set victory points (Fame). Explore, find treasure, build and expand cities, battle creeps and opponents, and interact with various objects on the map that automatically resolve.
Why similar: 4X 55.7% ★, Strategy 11.1%, Top-Down 10%, Base Building 8.4%, Fantasy 6.3%
- #57 Interstellar Conquest
68% matchMixed47% of 15 reviews2023
Dev: GoldenGod Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Take planets and assemble your fleet. The conquest of space is now, navigate through asteroid fields and hide in nebulas to outsmart your opponents. Experience the challenge of ion storms disrupting your ship's sensors and become the ultimate space fleet commander.
Why similar: 4X 46.4% ★, Building 11.9%, Strategy 8.8%, Management 8.2%, Hex Grid 7.5% ★
- #58 Ultakia
67% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Simon Alber
Windows
Ultakia is a turn-based space 4X strategy game with distinctive resource management. Explore exotic systems and acquire powerful technologies. Exploit your planets, trade with other races and destroy those who stand in your way.
Why similar: 4X 50.2% ★, Hex Grid 16.3% ★, Strategy 8.4%, Management 7.9%, Fantasy 6.1%
- #59 Within a Dead City
66% matchMostly Positive72% of 46 reviews2023
Dev: Moonroof Studios
Windows
Within a Dead City is a tiny RTS / autobattler inspired by Majesty. Hire autonomous heroes to search for gold and glory. Build shops where they can spend their hard-earned loot. Place bounties on monsters to influence their behavior. With skill and strategy, you will find riches in the fallen city.
Why similar: 4X 50.1% ★, Base Building 12%, Building 9.8%, Grid-Based Movement 8.1%, Strategy 8.1%
- #60 Jurassic World Evolution
66% matchVery Positive87% of 55,314 reviews2018
Dev: Frontier Developments
Windows
Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 28.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Place yourself at the heart of the Jurassic franchise and build your own Jurassic World. Bioengineer dinosaurs that think, feel and react intelligently to the world around them and face threats posed by espionage, breakouts and devastating tropical storms in an uncertain world where life always finds a way.
Why similar: Dinosaurs 56% ★, Building 22%, Management 13.1%, Strategy 8.8%