- #1 Tiny Conquests
97% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: 30-Parallel
Windows
Build tiny empires with big ambitions. A cozy, bite-sized 4X where every turn counts: grow cities block by block, research three historical ages, and outscore rivals through building, conquest, or exploration. One currency, one score, 25-minute matches.
Why similar: 4X 31.4% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 15.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 14%, Historical 9.9%, Isometric 8.3%
- #2 Crow's Foot
96% 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 38% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 15%, Strategy 9.7%, Economy 9.7%, Stylized 5.9%
- #3 Great Powers
95% matchMixed68% of 38 reviews2025
Dev: Flame-Dragons
Windows · Mac · Linux
A 4x global turn-based strategy game with a well-developed economic and military model.
Why similar: 4X 31.3% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 12.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.2%, Historical 10.3%, Isometric 8.5%
- #4 Napoleon 1813
95% match9 user reviews67% of 9 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 38.5% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 13.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.9%, Strategy 10.5%, Historical 9.5%
- #5 TOHOTOPIA
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 731 reviews2026
Dev: Remilia Command
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 76%
A 4X strategy craze sweeps Gensokyo! As the "Esports Tournament" begins, the girls join the fray. Warlords rise: will you be "Pharaoh" Remilia, "Emperor" Kaguya, "Great" Kanako, or "Philosopher King" Miko? Launch the game now, lead your empire, and dominate Gensokyo!
Why similar: 4X 30.5% ★, Historical 13.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.4%, Economy 10.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 8.9%
- #6 Horn of the Warlord
93% matchNo user reviews96% of 23 reviews2026
Dev: MagicKrol
Windows · Mac
Lead a Viking clan to glory in this accessible turn-based conquest strategy game. Expand your kingdom, raise armies, besiege castles and outsmart a challenging AI across handcrafted worlds built for endless replayability.
Why similar: 4X 38.1% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 14.9%, Historical 12.7%, Strategy 10%, Medieval 7.8%
- #7 Mercatoria
93% match3 user reviews0% of 3 reviews2026
Dev: Dinkel Games
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 33% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 12.6%, Historical 11.1%, Economy 10.2%, Building 8.3%
- #8 WarBoard: Arena Empire
92% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Velron Games
Windows
WarBoard: Arena Empire is a turn-based tactical strategy game on a hex arena. Command Rome, the Turks, Vikings, Egypt, Japan or Persia. Play solo against AI, or battle up to 4 Steam friends in private matches. Every move counts.
Why similar: 4X 34.9% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 16.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 15.7%, Historical 10.6%, Strategy 10.5%
- #9 A Right to Rule
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: WildSyeGames
Windows
A medieval isometric strategy game where you manage regional economies, sway faction loyalties, and use cards to influence politics, production, and warfare.
Why similar: 4X 40.9% ★, Economy 17%, Medieval 11.7%, Strategy 11.2%, Isometric 9.4%
- #10 Clash of Cultures
91% 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 38.9% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 13.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.6%, Strategy 10.5%, Economy 9.7%
- #11 Colonerra Age of Exploration
90% matchNo user reviews
Dev: The Game Tzar
Windows
Govern the New World as His Majesty's Viceroy during the Age of Exploration. Explore unknown lands, build thriving colonies, trade across the Atlantic, wage war, and forge an independent nation in this historical turn-based 4X strategy game.
Why similar: 4X 40.4% ★, Historical 17.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.8%, Strategy 11%, Economy 10.4%
- #12 Elaborate Lands
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Elaborate Games
Windows
Elaborate Lands is a relaxing, turn-based strategy game. It combines unique gameplay mechanics with elements from 4X, city-builder and puzzle builder games. Build cities, gather resources, research technologies and expand your territory. Different maps and biomes offer near endless replayability.
Why similar: 4X 28.2% ★, Economy 13.8%, Historical 12.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.3%, Building 8.3%
- #13 Isle of the Crown
88% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2021
Dev: Devious Oatmeal
Windows
From a simple home to a mighty kingdom; explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate your opponent in this strategic pixel-art chess-like hex game using cards as your pieces and their abilities as your tools. As many games before it, and as the saying goes; easy to learn, hard to master.
Why similar: 4X 31.2% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 13.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.7%, Building 11.9%, Economy 9.9%
- #14 Deformity
88% match8 user reviews63% of 8 reviews2021
Dev: Andrey Larionenko
Windows
Deformity is a turn-based fantasy strategy about a world dominated by sins.
Why similar: 4X 32.7% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 16%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.7%, Medieval 12.2%, Building 8.2%
- #15 Humankind in a nutshell
87% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: juron games
Windows · Mac
Spin the slot and decide the fate of your civilization. From seeds to kingdoms, from stone to steel. From the very first turn to a thousand years later, every choice becomes history. From the first spark of fire to a forest of skyscrapers. How long can your people survive?
Why similar: 4X 33.9% ★, Historical 15.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.3%, Economy 9.5%
- #16 Master of Galaxies
86% 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 43.7% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 17%, Strategy 12.5%, Economy 10.2%, Building 9.5%
- #17 My Empire
86% match2 user reviews0% of 2 reviews2020
Dev: Brandon SteckleinPub: Ape Apps
Windows · Mac · Linux
Lead your empire to greatness in a turn-based 4X strategy game.
Why similar: 4X 35.7% ★, Historical 15.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.3%, Medieval 9.5%, Strategy 7.4%
- #18 Kingdom of Krawall
85% 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 45.4% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 17.7%, Strategy 12.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.1%, Stylized 8.2%
- #19 Ascendant Realms
84% matchPositive92% of 12 reviews2025
Dev: Soaring Pals
Windows · Linux
In Ascendant Realms you lead a nation in a struggle for glory. Cozy setting meets tactical thinking from classic turn based strategies, but twists it with compact gameplay. Develop your city, research new technologies, fight other leaders - or just create your own story in the sandbox.
Why similar: 4X 33.9% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 13.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.3%, Economy 10.7%, Building 9.2%
- #20 Tartaria: Frozen Frontier
83% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Rubedo Games
Windows
Lead your clan, build settlements, and survive enemy raids in a turn-based strategy set in the harsh northern lands.
Why similar: 4X 30.9% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 12.4%, Historical 11.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.4%, Isometric 8.8%
- #21 Dominium Mundi
84% 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 55.3% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 13.8%, Historical 11.6%, Strategy 8.7%, Medieval 8.3%
- #22 The Veiled Atlas: A Cycle of Falls
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Flat Gradient
Windows
A turn-based 4X of rival governments contesting the dim Atlas through economy, war and an Influence-weighted Council. At the edge of sensor range, the Shadow does not lose - it only rises.
Why similar: 4X 50.6% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 19.5%, Strategy 14.6%, Economy 10.4%, 2D 3.4%
- #23 Gold Admiral
82% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Headhunter Games
Windows
Explore, trade, research, and fight across a turn-based naval strategy sandbox. Found coastal cities, command fleets and armies, clear pirate hideouts and dungeons, and shape each campaign through economy, diplomacy, or conquest.
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 20%, Turn-Based Tactics 15.9%, 2.5D 14.4%, Historical 13.5%, Strategy 12.7%
- #24 Fantasy Fighters
81% matchMostly Positive76% of 34 reviews2023
Dev: CozyCoupleCoding
Windows
Prepare for epic battles in "Fantasy Fighters"! Choose your faction, plan your moves, and unleash devastating attacks on your opponents in local multiplayer. Explore a rich world filled with engaging characters.
Why similar: 4X 36.5% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 14.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.8%, Building 10.4%, Medieval 6.8%
- #25 万象战略
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: MeleePsycho
Windows
Myriad Strategies: a turn-based strategy game. Rule a nation amid wars, famine, plague, and refugees. Manage cities, talent, economy. The world shifts. Win by holding cities, stabilizing lives, solving refugee crises, building food systems & spy networks, or surviving the chaos.
Why similar: 4X 42.7% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 15.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 14%, Medieval 9%, Economy 8.5%
- #26 Grand Strategy: The Three Kingdoms
79% matchPositive88% of 23 reviews2026
Dev: Yiming
Windows
Based on the classic history of the Three countries, the 2D grand strategy game integrates deep strategy, resource management, diplomatic game and sand table, presenting a magnificent stage for players in the turbulent world.
Why similar: 4X 43.9% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 17%, Strategy 12.3%, Historical 11.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 7.9%
- #27 Master of the Ages: Foundations of History
79% 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 36.1% ★, Historical 17.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.7%, Economy 9.1%
- #28 Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization
80% 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 41.5% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 20.3%, Historical 19.1%, Strategy 14.4%, Economy 3.5%
- #29 The Great Tribes
78% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Ladik Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Blending the best of classic and modern 4X strategy! Lead humanity from nomadic tribes to space conquest. Shape the land, mix cultures, and forge your own laws. Face a fair AI system, which learns and explores the world just as you do.
Why similar: 4X 31.7% ★, Historical 13.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 13%, Economy 10.2%, Building 8.3%
- #30 The Battle of Polytopia
78% matchVery Positive94% of 5,978 reviews2020
Dev: Midjiwan AB
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Welcome to the unique, turn-based strategy game set in the strange, flat world of the Square. Lead one of 16 distinct civilizations to victory by expanding your empire, researching technologies, and ultimately become ruler of the world! Play in single-player or multiplayer mode for up to 16 players.
Why similar: 4X 30.6% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 13%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.2%, Economy 10.4%, Isometric 9.7%
- #31 WARONOMY
77% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Aventine Legends
Windows
Waronomy is a turn-based fantasy strategy conquest wargame set in a medieval magic world, where strategy is everything: raise armies, empower heroes, forge elite stacks, and annihilate rival warlords until every castle on the map is yours.
Why similar: 4X 37.9% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 16.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.2%, Medieval 11%, Strategy 7%
- #32 Kingdom Chronicle
75% matchMixed52% of 24 reviews2026
Dev: スタジオ白猫斎 / Studio HakubyousaiPub: くそげ工房 / Atelier KUSOGE
Windows
It looks deep, but plays simple. A turn-based strategy game where you can unify the continent in 1-2 hours per run. Become the ruler of a nation in a war-torn land, master domestic affairs, diplomacy and intrigue, and recruit, headhunt, and capture from 168 officers to carve out your own conquest.
Why similar: 4X 29.1% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 24.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 21.9%, Strategy 12.6%, Medieval 7.2%
- #33 Lordship
76% 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 43% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 16.9%, Medieval 10.2%, Strategy 8.6%, Top-Down 6.3%
- #34 Theocracy
76% matchPositive91% of 32 reviews2022
Dev: Marcel StrbakPub: Atlantis Workshop
Windows
Classic 4X turn-based strategy game, where you manage a theocratic empire, conquer and convert pagans and enemies by divine power or brute force, cast mighty miracles and enact dogmas. Advance and expand your theocracy into dominant world empire. And if necessary... release the Kraken!
Why similar: 4X 33.9% ★, Historical 15.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.3%, Isometric 8.4%, Strategy 6.4%
- #35 Crucible Of Time
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Concrete Games
Windows
A retro 4X game inspired by classic versions of the genre. Lead your people from a small nomadic tribe into a globe-spanning space-fairing civilization. Can your empire survive the Crucible Of Time?
Why similar: 4X 25.8% ★, Economy 13.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.2%, Building 10.7%
- #36 Askara
74% 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 39.2% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 17.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.5%, Isometric 10.1%, Strategy 8.5%
- #37 Critias Empire
74% matchNo user reviews
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 35.7% ★, Historical 14.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 13%, Economy 12%, Building 9.1%
- #38 Galactic Wargames
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Marion
Windows
GalacticWargames is a 4X space war game where you explore, build, and fight to conquer the galaxy. Customize your ships, form alliances, and engage in epic battles. Ready to conquer the stars?
Why similar: 4X 44.3% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 17.3%, Isometric 13%, Strategy 12.2%, Building 10.1%
- #39 Dominions - Priests, Prophets & Pretenders
73% 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 57.3% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 22%, Strategy 16.9%, 2D 3.9%
- #40 Defense of the Oasis
73% matchVery Positive92% of 62 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 33.1% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 15.9%, Historical 13.1%, Building 10.4%, Economy 9.4%
- #41 Dynastic Era
72% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: LOONW
Windows
Simple map coloring game, And about history of ancient civilized, Mini ancient strategy game with a large world map to explore, in which you can simulate different ancient civilizations, the game will have different chapters showing ancient historical events.
Why similar: 4X 40.3% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 15.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.6%, Strategy 10.4%, Historical 8.2%
- #42 Defense X
71% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Hcenter GamePub: 30 Game Studio
Windows
Build a defense strategy to protect the peace.
Why similar: 4X 45.6% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 17.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 16%, Strategy 13.6%, Top-Down 6.2%
- #43 Oil Sheik: Dominion
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Reliq
Windows
Dominate five rival regions in a turn-based 4X. Save the world from Nihlex's evil alien forces in a race to conquer Mars' oil reserves. Research, boost your economy with stock trades, build units, fight tactical battles on a hex tile map. Are you strong enough to lead a united humanity to victory?
Why similar: 4X 35.8% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 16%, Turn-Based Tactics 14%, Economy 12.1%, Strategy 9%
- #44 Business Empire
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Dragon Slumber
Windows · Mac · Linux
BUSINESS EMPIRE is a 4X turn-based strategy game that puts you in charge of an ever-expanding company. Design your own products and market them to the masses, set up distribution routes, and develop new technologies.
Why similar: 4X 36.5% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 13.4%, Economy 13%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.2%, Building 10.5%
- #45 March of Reveille
70% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: xbig
Windows
Turn-based strategy where every Order is a trade-off. Capture cities, command combined forces, and take up to three Orders into a match — each granting one unique strength and one real weakness. Missions, online play, CPU skirmishes, King of the Hill, Domination, and a map editor.
Why similar: 4X 44.1% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 17.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 15.9%, Strategy 11.7%, Stylized 6.3%
- #46 Diehexegy
69% 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 50.8% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 19.6%, Strategy 14.4%, Medieval 10.6%, 2D 3.5%
- #47 Mixed Unit Tactics
70% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2023
Dev: Egg Loaf Games
Windows
Mixed Unit Tactics is a medieval turn based strategy where you control a growing army. Command your units well to take advantage of their unique strengths as you push through hostile forces to reclaim your home castle.
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 26.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 26.5%, Strategy 18.9%, Medieval 16.2%, Top-Down 9.9%
- #48 Hunyadi Strategy
71% matchNo user reviews2022
Dev: 8 Continents Ltd.
Windows
Hunyadi is a hexagonal strategy game based on a historical character John Hunyadi from the 15th Century. He was one of the greatest military mind of his age. He lead military campaigns mostly against the rising Ottoman empire.
Why similar: Historical 21.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 20.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 19.6%, Medieval 14.5%, Strategy 8.9%
- #49 Kingdoms of Myth
68% 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 37.3% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 15.4%, Historical 14.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.2%, Medieval 8.6%
- #50 Politon: Prologue
68% matchPositive87% of 23 reviews2023
Dev: Pinq Games
Windows · Mac
"Politon: Prologue" is the free prologue version of "Politon". This prologue includes a tutorial, game mechanics, and the prologue of the main story inside. Only Single-player modes are available.
Why similar: 4X 34.8% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 14.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.1%, Economy 11.3%, Isometric 10.3%
- #51 Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword
69% 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 45.5% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 24.3%, Historical 14.9%, Strategy 14%, Singleplayer 1.4%
- #52 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 37.2% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 15.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 15.1%, Isometric 12.1%, Building 10.5%
- #53 A New World: Kingdoms
70% matchNegative0% of 12 reviews2017
Dev: Red Phoenix Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
A New World: Kingdoms is a turn-based strategic 4X game. Carefully expand your kingdom by constructing buildings and managing your resources. Building your own empire is not easy; there will be challenges along the way, from mountains to navigate to your rival and his warriors.
Why similar: 4X 38.1% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 18.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 16.4%, Building 7.8%, Strategy 6.4%
- #54 De profundis 1454
67% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Radosław KurczewskiPub: To be announced
Windows
1454 is a turn-based tactical game set in 15th-century Prussia. Lead a desperate band of outcasts- peasants, fugitives, the forgotten- through brutal skirmishes shaped by terrain, supply, and survival. A tabletop wargame reborn for history lovers and fans of raw, grounded strategy.
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 23.4%, Historical 23.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 20.8%, Medieval 14.1%, Strategy 9.5%
- #55 World of Asgabas
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Nathan Istace
Windows · Linux
What happens when a Viking meets a Cowboy? He fights him, of course! The World is not big enough for both of them. World of Asgabas is a turn-based strategy game opposing multiple factions fighting to dominate the world!
Why similar: 4X 42.9% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 18.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 17.4%, Building 12.4%, Strategy 8.2%
- #56 Havenreach: Last Refuge
67% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Leonix Games Studio
Windows
Fight for your people’s survival in this turn-based strategy game as you compete against other refugees for land. Expand tile by tile, defend your borders, and sustain your people through gathering or force. A streamlined 4X experience designed to finish in one sitting.
Why similar: 4X 36.7% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 16.2%, Medieval 11.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.1%, Building 8.1%
- #57 Machiavelli the Prince
65% matchPositive100% of 12 reviews2026
Dev: Holistic Design, Inc.Pub: Holistic Design, inc.
Windows · Linux
This award-winning 4X strategy classic lets you explore the Old World, exploit risky trade routes, expand your political and military power, and rise to dominance in the Renaissance. Every move can mean the difference between exaltation and excommunication in this multiplayer empire-building game
Why similar: 4X 35.8% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 15.7%, Historical 14.4%, Economy 11.3%, Strategy 7.1%
- #58 Space Empires III
67% matchPositive80% of 45 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 40.3% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 18.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 17.4%, Strategy 12.9%, Economy 9.9%