- #1 The Ancients
97% matchMixed56% of 27 reviews2024
Dev: GorillaSoftWorksPub: Camlann Games
Windows
The Ancients is a turn-based survival strategy game where you lead a prehistoric hunter-gatherer tribe through the last ice age. Survive the elements, hunt fierce animals, migrate to new continents, advance your technology, make social and political tribe decisions, and evolve your civilization.
Why similar: 4X 22.4% ★, Hex Grid 12.8% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 11.7%, Grid-Based Movement 8.6%, PvE 6.7%
- #2 Ascension
96% matchMixed61% of 2,647 reviews2025
Dev: Element Game 微元游戏Pub: 噪点游戏 SERICA GAMES
Windows
Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 14.6 hrs≥1hr: 80%
In this cultivation 4X strategy game, your sect has been in peril, and so they open a portal—sending you, a young disciple and their last hope, inside. Stand tall as the new sect leader and guide disciples to rebuild what was lost. Sharpen your focus, master alchemy, and ascend to immortality.
Why similar: 4X 28.8% ★, Mythology 19%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.4%, Hex Grid 11.2% ★, Sandbox 8.6%
- #3 Wizard Warfare
96% matchVery Positive97% of 61 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 44.2% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 19.3%, Hex Grid 10.9% ★, Procedural Generation 10.1%, Strategy 7.5%
- #4 Folk Emerging
95% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Curious Dynamics
Windows
Lead nomadic families through the Stone Age in this turn-based 4X strategy game with in-depth characters, cultures, and ecosystems. Explore the wilderness, hunt megafauna, outsmart competitors in trade & autobattler combat. Discover fire, agriculture, politics... and survive to tell the tale.
Why similar: 4X 33.3% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 14.8%, Hex Grid 11.1% ★, Sandbox 9.3%, Survival 8.7%
- #5 Underfoot Queens
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ElVillano
Windows · Linux
Underfoot Queens is an ant themed 4x where you will lead your species across generations. Explore, forage for food, expand your colony, fight off competitors, and survive the elements on your path to evolution. In the end, only the most adaptable species will survive.
Why similar: 4X 31.4% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 14.3%, Hex Grid 13.3% ★, Grid-Based Movement 11.2%, Procedural Generation 7.3%
- #6 Pandora: First Contact
94% matchMixed63% of 642 reviews2014
Dev: Proxy StudiosPub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows
Median: 3.4 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 50.8% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 19.5%, Hex Grid 12.9% ★, Strategy 10.3%, Simulation 5.2%
- #7 Shardorium
93% 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: Hex Grid 27.3% ★, 4X 23.8% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 18.4%, Grid-Based Movement 9%, Mythology 8.7%
- #8 Thea: The Awakening
92% matchVery Positive88% of 3,762 reviews2015
Dev: MuHa Games
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 14.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Thea: The Awakening is a turn-based strategic survival game inspired by the Slavic mythology and set in a procedural dark fantasy world infused with non-linear story and unique combat system.
Why similar: 4X 23.9% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 16.6%, Survival 12.5%, Hex Grid 11.5% ★, Strategy 8.6%
- #9 Ultakia
91% 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 35.9% ★, Hex Grid 20.7% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 13.4%, Management 6.9%, Strategy 5.4%
- #10 ENDLESS™ Legend
91% matchVery Positive83% of 18,996 reviews2014
Dev: AMPLITUDE Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 21.9 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 43.9% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 18.4%, Hex Grid 14.4% ★, Strategy 10.9%, Fantasy 6.2%
- #11 Defense of the Oasis
90% matchVery Positive93% of 61 reviews2020
Dev: Mind Control Software
Windows
One part Minesweeper, one part Civilization. With every click of the mouse your empire grows stronger. But will it be strong enough to withstand the barbarian hordes?
Why similar: 4X 30.7% ★, Mythology 24.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 16.5%, Procedural Generation 10.9%, Strategy 6.4%
- #12 Burned Land
89% matchMixed56% of 102 reviews2021
Dev: Koya Game
Windows
Median: 7.8 hrsMean: 9.9 hrs≥1hr: 99%
Burned Land is a 4x game in which you will take control of a nascent human race and try to avoid its extinction. Build, explore, conquer until you are worthy of gods. Then confront their anger.
Why similar: 4X 38.3% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 17.2%, Hex Grid 14.1% ★, Survival 11.2%, Management 4.5%
- #13 Diehexegy
89% 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 46.1% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 20%, Hex Grid 15.2% ★, Strategy 11.6%, Fantasy 5.9%
- #14 The Mystic
88% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2022
Dev: PipeDream
Windows
The Mystic is a dark fantasy, turn-based strategy game. Become a follower of the first gods, gain their favour, overthrow the High King by innovative combat and magic systems and establish harmony. The game offers an exciting campaign full of twists, battles and difficult decisions and multiplayer.
Why similar: 4X 41.5% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 20.2%, Hex Grid 14.4% ★, Strategy 11.2%, Procedural Generation 6.3%
- #15 Frostward
87% matchNo user reviews
Dev: KoPoint Games
Windows
Build your civilization in a world consumed by eternal winter. Explore procedurally generated hex-grid maps, expand under the pressure of cold, survival, and war, and command armies with unique abilities in deep turn-based battles.
Why similar: 4X 42.2% ★, Hex Grid 21.9% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 17.6%, Survival 11.1%, Strategy 6.4%
- #16 Thule
86% match4 user reviews57% of 7 reviews2025
Dev: Xeaker
Windows · Linux
A quick turn-based 4X strategy game with RPG elements. Explore and conquer randomly generated worlds, complete diverse missions and forge a powerful empire.
Why similar: 4X 38.9% ★, Hex Grid 19.1% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 16.6%, Procedural Generation 8.1%, Strategy 5.7%
- #17 Empis
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Kyle Meadows
Windows
Empis is a turn-based strategy game that focuses on short and sweet multiplayer matches. Choose from individual factions each with their own unique units and upgrades, unlock technology, and build sprawling cities with buildings and fortifications.
Why similar: 4X 29.1% ★, Hex Grid 20.5% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 18.8%, Procedural Generation 9.2%, Mythology 9.1%
- #18 Mystical Conquests
85% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Pierre "Morm" ChamponPub: MormWare
Windows · Mac
A turn-based strategy RPG in which you lead a group of survivors in a world where the forces of evil are trying to destroy every civilization. Expand your realm, learn new technologies, train your soldiers, fight enemy hordes, and try to save the world!
Why similar: 4X 33.4% ★, Hex Grid 13.2% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 12.6%, Sandbox 8.8%, Survival 8.7%
- #19 Pawns Survival
84% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Pawn Bros Games
Windows
Pawn Survival is a turn-based survival strategy game where you command a small community of pawns struggling to survive, send them to gather resources, explore unknown lands, grow your village, and forge powerful equipment to withstand whatever this brutal world throws at you.
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 22.5%, Survival 15%, Sandbox 12.4%, Strategy 11.3%, Crafting 10.2%
- #20 Dominions - Priests, Prophets & Pretenders
83% 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 55.1% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 23.6%, Strategy 14.4%, Fantasy 6.9%
- #21 Warlock - Master of the Arcane
84% matchVery Positive86% of 2,631 reviews2012
Dev: Ino-Co PlusPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 91%
In a time of chaotic upheaval, the player takes the role of a great mage, a warlord vying for ultimate power.
Why similar: 4X 40% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 27.8%, Hex Grid 12.1% ★, Strategy 11%, Fantasy 8%
- #22 Age of Wonders III
82% matchVery Positive80% of 12,777 reviews2014
Dev: Triumph StudiosPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 18.4 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Age of Wonders III is the long anticipated sequel to the award-winning strategy series. Delivering a unique mix of Empire Building, Role Playing and Warfare, Age of Wonders III offers the ultimate in turn-based fantasy strategy for veterans of the series and new players alike!
Why similar: 4X 36.5% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 26.9%, Strategy 15.3%, Fantasy 7.3%, Hex Grid 6.8% ★
- #23 Wizard Warfare 2: Cephalopod Wars
81% matchPositive86% of 36 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 40.5% ★, Hex Grid 18.4% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 18.2%, Fantasy 6.5%, Strategy 6.4%
- #24 Myriads: Renaissance
81% matchMostly Positive74% of 39 reviews2023
Dev: Sleeping Eight Studio
Windows
Myriads: Renaissance is a turn-based strategy game with city-building and 4X mechanics. Set in a fantasy world made up of thousands of floating islands, you must grow your capital and expand your kingdom. Resist waves of powerful corsairs and construct defence towers to survive their incursions.
Why similar: 4X 34.7% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 17%, Hex Grid 10% ★, Survival 9.4%, Procedural Generation 9.3%
- #25 Hero Generations
82% matchMixed55% of 224 reviews2015
Dev: Heart Shaped Games LLC
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 77%
The original roguelike/4X strategy game where every turn is one year of your life. Explore, find a mate, build a home, and raise a child before you die to keep your legacy going. Praised as "the offspring of Sid Meier's Civilization, Passage, and The Legend of Zelda." IndieCade Finalist.
Why similar: 4X 45% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 16.3%, Strategy 12.3%, RPG 7.9%, Simulation 6.8%
- #26 The rise of Tianling Sect
80% match8 user reviews88% of 8 reviews2021
Dev: yosan
Windows
Lead your sect to become the strongest in the universe!
Why similar: Mythology 32.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 22.5%, Simulation 15.2%, Management 12%, Strategy 11.9%
- #27 Alliance of the Sacred Suns
79% 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 29.9% ★, Hex Grid 16% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 14.1%, Procedural Generation 8.9%, Sandbox 8.1%
- #28 Galactic Civilizations III
79% matchMostly Positive77% of 10,376 reviews2015
Dev: Stardock Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 17.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Build a civilization that will stand the test of time in the largest space-based strategy game ever! Choose from dozens of unique races and make a name for yourself across the galaxy through diplomacy, espionage, technological advances, and more.
Why similar: 4X 29.4% ★, Hex Grid 17.1% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 13.5%, Sandbox 9%, Lore-Rich 8.9%
- #29 Beard of Stone
78% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2021
Dev: Dwarfaparte Games
Windows
4x turn based strategy mixed with real time (turn stealing) bidding mechanics. Complete single player or competitive online matches with up to 4 players in a single sitting, while telling the history of a fantasy world from the creation of its continents to the twilight of its gods.
Why similar: 4X 45.7% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 20.6%, Hex Grid 19% ★, Strategy 7.6%, Fantasy 6.4%
- #30 Deity Empires
78% matchVery Positive86% of 340 reviews2018
Dev: BaileyHausdorff Systems
Windows
Deity Empires is a 4X, turn-based strategy game with a powerful “just one more turn” feel! Enter an intricate fantasy world as one of many deities posed to become ruler of the world.
Why similar: 4X 38.2% ★, Hex Grid 20% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 14.3%, Strategy 8.1%, Sandbox 6.4%
- #31 The Dwarves of Glistenveld
77% matchPositive92% of 13 reviews2019
Dev: Nysko Games Ltd.
Windows · Linux
The Dwarves of Glistenveld is a Colony Strategy game about clans of dwarves trying to live and expand underground. Help them explore, mine, forage, fight, and build a home in a forgotten underworld! Features a unique blend of traditional RTS and Colony-Sim.
Why similar: 4X 32.2% ★, Mythology 19.3%, Lore-Rich 10.3%, Procedural Generation 8.5%, Sandbox 7.9%
- #32 SporeBloom
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Antigen Interactive Inc.
Windows
A fungi-fueled 'battle of nutrition!' Turn-based strategy inspired by mycelium networks and territory control. Produce fantastical mushrooms and expand to outgrow your rivals. Develop peacefully or parasitize your friends in multiplayer and solo play - may the fittest fungi survive!
Why similar: 4X 34.1% ★, Hex Grid 22.2% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 11.9%, Management 8.1%, Procedural Generation 7.4%
- #33 Critias Empire
76% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Crystalline Green Ltd.
Windows
Turn-Based 4X-like Strategy: Build the peaceful kingdom of Atlantis into a flourishing civilization. Plan carefully or be ready to adapt as the ancient Gods of Olympus rain down floods, earthquakes, volcanoes and all types of disaster.
Why similar: 4X 36.9% ★, Mythology 18.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.1%, Hex Grid 13.1% ★, Procedural Generation 6.9%
- #34 From Village to Empire
77% matchMostly Positive71% of 55 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 35.2% ★, Hex Grid 21.7% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 16.4%, Strategy 11.5%, Management 8.6%
- #35 Rise And Grind!
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: AkdumanDev
Windows
We call you to survive in a world that only wakes you up once a year. Wake up, collect, build, expand, be prepared for dangers, and sleep for one year! Each awakening brings a new adventure, an opportunity to become stronger!
Why similar: 4X 36.6% ★, Grid-Based Movement 13.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.6%, Survival 11.1%, Sandbox 10.9%
- #36 Nova Historia
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: BairdyDev
Windows
A unique 4X real-time historical strategy game, set on a procedurally generated globe. Play from ancient times, right through to the modern day. Expand your empire, build settlements, units, buildings and construct world wonders. Make History, Your Way.
Why similar: 4X 49.9% ★, Simulation 11.1%, Procedural Generation 10.7%, Strategy 9.8%, Hex Grid 8.9% ★
- #37 Thea 2: The Shattering
74% matchMostly Positive80% of 2,147 reviews2019
Dev: MuHa Games
Windows
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 29.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
In the dark lands inspired by Slavic myth, life is a struggle for survival against ever increasing odds, be it natural or malevolent. Can you lead your flock to prosperity in this innovative blend of 4X strategy, RPG and card game?
Why similar: 4X 30.8% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 19.7%, Survival 13.2%, Strategy 11.7%, RPG 11%
- #38 Warlock 2: The Exiled
74% matchMostly Positive70% of 1,296 reviews2014
Dev: Ino-Co PlusPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 11.3 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Warlock 2 is a turn-based strategy game of fantasy warfare. Rival against Great Mages, lead mighty armies into fierce battles, wield ancient magic and faith as your weapons.
Why similar: 4X 42.3% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 23%, Strategy 15.3%, Fantasy 10.3%, Hex Grid 7.3% ★
- #39 Kingdom of Krawall
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: TinyDragonMagic
Windows · Linux
A fast-paced strategy game about building a kingdom, outplaying your rivals, and conquering your enemies. Play solo or in multiplayer and enjoy the depth of a classic 4X in a single sitting.
Why similar: 4X 51.6% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 22.5%, Strategy 12.7%, PvE 8.4%, 3D 4%
- #40 Astro Protocol
71% matchPositive96% of 46 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 36.8% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 18.4%, Hex Grid 15.3% ★, Grid-Based Movement 11.1%, Procedural Generation 8.9%
- #41 Commander: Modern War
73% 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 45.3% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 20.3%, Hex Grid 14% ★, Strategy 11.4%, Management 8.2%
- #42 Worshippers
73% matchMostly Positive79% of 105 reviews2018
Dev: Brainwashing Games
Windows
It's hard to be a god! Worshipper is a fast-paced strategy combined with collectible card game. Explore and conquer the land, face dreadful creatures, lead your people to glory! With every victory you will unlock new units, spells and buildings, use them to develop your own unique strategies!
Why similar: 4X 48.4% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 26.1%, RPG 12.9%, Strategy 12.6%
- #43 Island Dwellers
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Avokodo Studios
Windows
Island Dwellers is a turn-based strategy game where you guide a tribe through the challenges of rising sea levels. Assign tasks to your people, unlock technologies and build a thriving village. Adapt to new challenges as your tribe sails to different climates in search of a better future.
Why similar: 4X 28.5% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 19.2%, Hex Grid 11.7% ★, Procedural Generation 10.6%, Management 9%
- #44 Mech and Tech 1
70% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: colmer_it UG
Windows · Mac
Conquer. Build. Survive. A tactical strategy game on procedural hex grids - intense, deep. Plan every move: establish your base, secure supply lines, and unleash suppression fire against all who stand in your way. Research new technologies - improve your units. Play solo, co-op, or PvP.
Why similar: 4X 31.4% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 23.1%, Hex Grid 18.2% ★, Strategy 11.4%, Procedural Generation 7.2%
- #45 Dominium Mundi
72% match7 user reviews29% of 7 reviews2020
Dev: Dusan Petrovic
Windows · Linux
Dominium Mundi is a lightweight 4X strategy game set in the medieval period where 4 players compete to create the most influential empire. Expand your empire over the map, convert more people to your religion, and control more trade routes.
Why similar: 4X 62.1% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 17.3%, Procedural Generation 10.7%, Strategy 8.7%, Singleplayer 1.1%
- #46 Worlds of Magic
72% matchMixed50% of 586 reviews2015
Dev: Wastelands InteractivePub: Conglomerate 5
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Worlds of Magic is a 4X turn-based strategy game. Players can explore and conquer an almost limitless number of procedurally generated universes, using military and magical power to overcome their foes. Found cities, raise armies, research and cast spells, hire powerful heroes, and create powerful magical artifacts.
Why similar: 4X 47.8% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 19.5%, Strategy 15.4%, RPG 10.1%, Fantasy 7.2%
- #47 Wizards and Warlords
71% matchVery Positive83% of 258 reviews2020
Dev: Valravn Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Wizards and Warlords is an indie turn-based strategy game, where you play in a randomly generated fantasy world, contending with rival wizards, warlords, roaming marauders and hidden ancient evils. Create a customized sovereign or choose from one of many predefined templates.
Why similar: 4X 36.4% ★, Hex Grid 19.2% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 18.5%, Procedural Generation 10.9%, Strategy 6.8%
- #48 As Far As The Eye
70% matchMostly Positive72% of 2,113 reviews2020
Dev: UnexpectedPub: Goblinz Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Build a mobile village and travel with your tribe toward the center of the world, called The Eye. This roguelike turn-based resource-management game is made of procedural situations, natural events, skill-trees and hard choices. Ready to move?
Why similar: 4X 19.8% ★, Hex Grid 19.6% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 16.1%, Survival 11%, Sandbox 10.7%
- #49 Void Ascendancy
70% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: lijohnttle Studio
Windows
Void Ascendancy is a UI-driven space empire simulation where you colonize planets, manage specialized worlds, and build interstellar trade networks across a procedurally generated star cluster.
Why similar: 4X 48.4% ★, Simulation 15.3%, Sandbox 13%, Strategy 11.7%, Procedural Generation 5.8%
- #50 Defense X
69% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Hcenter GamePub: 30 Game Studio
Windows
Build a defense strategy to protect the peace.
Why similar: 4X 48.5% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 20.8%, Simulation 16.3%, Strategy 12.9%, Singleplayer 1.5%
- #51 Rise of Realms
69% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Goat Works Ltd
Windows · Mac
Rise of Realms is a 4X RPG, for 1-6 players, in a medieval fantasy setting. Command an empire and recruit heroes to lead your armies. Use your tactical abilities to conquer the lands and reshape them in your image. Wishlist now.
Why similar: 4X 34.2% ★, Hex Grid 20.4% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 14.2%, Procedural Generation 7.2%, PvE 6.5%
- #52 Imperial Kingdoms
69% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: BaroxxTech
Windows · Linux
Lead a medieval kingdom through expansion, warfare and economic growth. Manage resources, supply your capital and research new technologies to strengthen your realm. Customize your armies and conquer rival kingdoms across dynamic hex maps.
Why similar: 4X 47.3% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 17.7%, Management 12.3%, Strategy 11.5%, Hex Grid 10.4% ★
- #53 HUMANKIND™
68% matchMixed69% of 28,395 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 42.2% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 22.9%, Strategy 11.4%, Hex Grid 10% ★, Management 6.9%
- #54 Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri™ Planetary Pack
67% matchVery Positive91% of 581 reviews2024
Dev: Firaxis GamesPub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 12.1 hrs≥1hr: 43%
Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri™ Planetary Pack includes the original Alpha Centauri and the expansion, Alien Crossfire.
Why similar: 4X 69.1% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 16.5%, Strategy 11.3%, Singleplayer 3.1%
- #55 三国画卷
67% match9 user reviews78% of 9 reviews2026
Dev: 三国画卷制作组
Windows
"Three Kingdoms Scroll" is a game that respects authentic historical elements, with careful research into historical details as the foundation of its design. We have strived to make this title a Three Kingdoms-themed strategy game that emphasizes local culture, traditions, and human connections.
Why similar: 4X 45.2% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 19.6%, Simulation 14.2%, Strategy 10.9%, Management 5.8%
- #56 Hexiv
68% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Graeme Little
Windows
Hexiv is a strategy deckbuilder about surviving on a lush but hostile planet. Use cards to build, explore and feed your crew while battling a determined adversary to unlock the mysteries of this genre-blending roguelike!
Why similar: 4X 35.3% ★, Hex Grid 18.2% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 15.9%, Survival 9.5%, Procedural Generation 9.4%
- #57 世道
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 星云花火
Windows
The Way of the World is a multi-ending role-playing game. This world has no protagonist halo, try all ways to live, if not strong enough please do not try to be brave, if it is the best practice. You make the world a better place or a worse place.
Why similar: Mythology 44.5%, Sandbox 17.4%, Survival 15.7%, RPG 12.2%, Simulation 8.9%
- #58 扩张吧王国 Expand the Kingdom
66% matchMostly Positive76% of 25 reviews2025
Dev: 奥特斯盗
Windows
"Expand the Kingdom" is a strategy game based on construction and expansion. In the game, you need to expand and plan land, acquire resources to maintain the internal balance of the kingdom, and survive and defeat all opponents in the competition between kingdoms.
Why similar: Hex Grid 39.2% ★, 4X 27.9% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 16.3%, Strategy 9%, Management 6.8%
- #59 Planar Conquest
68% matchMixed62% of 576 reviews2016
Dev: Wastelands InteractivePub: Conglomerate 5
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.7 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Become an all-powerful Sorcerer Lord and lead one of 8 different races to the ultimate victory. Explore multiple planes of existence, raid dungeons, and conquer cities. Expand your armies, cast mighty spells, and summon godly creatures to do your bidding. Fight the enemies in D20 OGL battles.
Why similar: 4X 43.5% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 20.3%, Strategy 12%, RPG 11.3%, Simulation 5.7%
- #60 A Planet of Mine MasterMine Edition
65% matchPositive97% of 33 reviews2025
Dev: Tuesday Quest
Windows · Mac · Linux
A Planet of Mine Mastermine Edition is a cozy 4X game with mass strategy! Choose your winning gang, mastermine resources, and build your base and tools to boost your technology and conquer space! Unless your neighbors don’t see it that way… Trade, peace or clash: your planet, your choice!
Why similar: 4X 45.7% ★, Simulation 11.5%, Crafting 8.9%, Strategy 8.8%, Procedural Generation 7.9%