- #1 Millennia
97% matchMixed67% of 3,746 reviews2024
Dev: C Prompt GamesPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 14.3 hrsMean: 34.4 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 21.8% ★, Diplomacy 16.1% ★, Alternate History 12.1%, Hex Grid 10% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 9.6%
- #2 Folk Emerging
96% 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 27.8% ★, Diplomacy 15.3% ★, Hex Grid 11.9% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 11.6%, Sandbox 8.9%
- #3 Revival: Recolonization
96% matchMixed69% of 424 reviews2024
Dev: HeroCraft PC
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 12.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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 23% ★, Diplomacy 19.9% ★, Hex Grid 17.6% ★, Turn-Based 10.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.9%
- #4 ENDLESS™ Legend
95% matchVery Positive84% of 18,949 reviews2014
Dev: AMPLITUDE Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 21.6 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 36.8% ★, Turn-Based 17.1%, Hex Grid 15.4% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 14.6%, Strategy 9.2%
- #5 Ultakia
94% 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 30.2% ★, Hex Grid 22.2% ★, Diplomacy 16.1% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 10.6%, Management 6.4%
- #6 Hero's Hour 2
94% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Benjamin "ThingOnItsOwn" HauerPub: Hooded Horse
Windows · Linux
Build grand cities, raise mighty armies, and fight massive battles to vanquish your foes in this turn-based strategy RPG auto battler. Powerful heroes at the head of unique factions bring endless possibilities as they lead armies of the dead, the living, and everything in between.
Why similar: 4X 20.2% ★, Diplomacy 18.6% ★, Turn-Based 11.6%, Medieval 10.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.5%
- #7 Commander: Modern War
93% matchPositive84% of 38 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 33.4% ★, Alternate History 14.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 14%, Hex Grid 13.1% ★, Strategy 8.4%
- #8 ENDLESS™ Legend 2
92% matchVery Positive84% of 2,346 reviews2025
Dev: AMPLITUDE StudiosPub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 11.3 hrs≥1hr: 80%
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 22.6% ★, Diplomacy 19.9% ★, Alternate History 10.9%, Turn-Based 10.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.8%
- #9 Old World
91% matchVery Positive82% of 6,135 reviews2022
Dev: Mohawk GamesPub: Hooded Horse
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 11.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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 22.6% ★, Diplomacy 20.1% ★, Alternate History 11.2%, Turn-Based 10.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.6%
- #10 Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era
91% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: UnfrozenPub: Hooded Horse
Windows
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 22.3% ★, Diplomacy 19.8% ★, Alternate History 11.5%, Turn-Based 10.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.8%
- #11 Halcyon 6: Starbase Commander (LIGHTSPEED EDITION)
90% matchMostly Positive79% of 830 reviews2017
Dev: Massive Damage, Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%
A retro space strategy RPG with base building, deep tactical combat, crew management and emergent storytelling. Halcyon 6: Lightspeed Edition is a massively enhanced version of the Award Winning indie strategy RPG, Halcyon 6.
Why similar: 4X 27.6% ★, Diplomacy 18.9% ★, Turn-Based 13.4%, Strategy RPG 12.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.2%
- #12 Timeline
89% matchPositive96% of 26 reviews2022
Dev: Taueon
Windows · Mac · Linux
Timeline is a turn-based strategy game where you can play through the human history from stone age to modern times. In the game you command wide range of units, make them collect resources and build buildings, towns and cities, explore the map and meet other players controlled by AI.
Why similar: 4X 24.6% ★, Diplomacy 22.1% ★, Hex Grid 12.4% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 10.5%, Economy 10.4%
- #13 Terra Invicta
88% matchVery Positive81% of 9,023 reviews2026
Dev: Pavonis InteractivePub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Median: 9.5 hrsMean: 51.4 hrs≥1hr: 80%
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 22% ★, Diplomacy 20.1% ★, Alternate History 12.2%, Economy 9.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.3%
- #14 Z Dawn
89% matchMostly Positive74% of 282 reviews2019
Dev: GoldenGod Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Z Dawn is a survival RPG that takes place in a post-apocalyptic world in which you get to manage a group of survivors to fight for their life, level up their skills, help fight off different breeds of zombies, build and upgrade camp, face hundreds of thrilling events and much more!
Why similar: Hex Grid 21.5% ★, 4X 16.8% ★, Turn-Based 15%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.8%, Strategy RPG 11.5%
- #15 Geopolaris: Conquer & Dominate
87% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Fenek Games
Windows
Navigate through interactions with competing powers to lead your nation to global domination in this 4X open sandbox geopolitical sim set in post-WW2 alt-history world. You have 251 years at your disposal to conquer and unify the planet or take your nation into space. Can you make it?
Why similar: 4X 26.5% ★, Diplomacy 21.3% ★, Alternate History 15.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 12%, Sandbox 8.2%
- #16 Void Eclipse
86% matchMostly Negative38% of 16 reviews2021
Dev: Tau Ceti Studios
Windows
Void Eclipse is turn-based strategy in an immersive sci-fi world, blending card battle tactics with 4X grand strategy. Explore the stars, Evolve your army and Fight an alien threat. Help characters or harm them - will you be Feared, Admired, or Respected?
Why similar: 4X 31.1% ★, Turn-Based 16.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.6%, Turn-Based Combat 11.2%, Strategy RPG 7.2%
- #17 Uncivilized
86% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Jamorian 5
Windows · Mac
A short-form empire building strategy game. Explore the planet and grow your colony, while attempting to negotiate with the many characterful rival factions. Make friends, break allegiances, or just drop nukes on them.
Why similar: 4X 31.6% ★, Diplomacy 29.7% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 14.7%, Turn-Based Combat 11.3%, Choices Matter 7.7%
- #18 扩张吧王国 Expand the Kingdom
85% 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 37.4% ★, 4X 20.9% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 11.5%, Medieval 11.2%, Strategy 6.7%
- #19 Master of Luna
84% matchPositive100% of 18 reviews2025
Dev: Aleksandr Tiupin
Windows · Mac · Linux
Master of Luna is a turn-based strategy game where you take the role of a half-forgotten deity seeking to regain their former power. It features powerful magic, tactical battles, city building, sweet pixel art and a calm melancholic atmosphere.
Why similar: 4X 38.6% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 15.5%, Strategy RPG 14.8%, Turn-Based Combat 14.2%, Hex Grid 9.5% ★
- #20 Kingdom Wars
84% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Obsidiagon
Windows
A medieval themed turn-based strategy/tactical game where you will build a kingdom, lead armies to the war, fight tactical battles and conquer enemy cities. Choose your main leader character from the 7 different available factions and start building your kingdom.
Why similar: 4X 27.5% ★, Hex Grid 14.2% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 13.1%, Alternate History 12.4%, Medieval 10.1%
- #21 Ascension
82% matchMixed61% of 2,595 reviews2025
Dev: Element Game 微元游戏Pub: 噪点游戏 SERICA GAMES
Windows
Median: 6.8 hrsMean: 14.6 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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 27.7% ★, Hex Grid 13.7% ★, Strategy RPG 12.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 12%, Sandbox 9.4%
- #22 Warlock - Master of the Arcane
83% matchVery Positive86% of 2,624 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 34.6% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 22.6%, Turn-Based 19.3%, Hex Grid 13.3% ★, Strategy 9.5%
- #23 Havenreach: Last Refuge
82% matchNo user reviews2026
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 29.7% ★, Hex Grid 18.5% ★, Diplomacy 17.8% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 13.8%, Medieval 11.2%
- #24 Feudums
81% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Kalamona Studios
Windows
Lead multiple branches of your noble house in a living, persistent online 4X grand strategy. Expand fiefdoms, command vassals, master warfare, and outwit rivals through diplomacy, espionage, and schemes. With NO pay-to-win, only strategy will determine the legacy you carve in history.
Why similar: 4X 23.3% ★, Diplomacy 20.7% ★, Hex Grid 16.9% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 10.3%, Economy 9.3%
- #25 Castleyard
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Castleyard Studios
Windows
Step into the role of a medieval lord in Castleyard, a captivating castle management game where your strategic decisions shape the fate of the realm. Manage resources, train knights, and navigate the intricate politics of your court to lead your people to prosperity.
Why similar: Diplomacy 19.7% ★, Strategy RPG 15%, Medieval 14.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.8%, Management 10.7%
- #26 Rise of Hegemony
79% 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 26.6% ★, Diplomacy 22.4% ★, Alternate History 15.3%, Economy 12.3%, Hex Grid 11.9% ★
- #27 Pandora: First Contact
80% matchMixed63% of 638 reviews2014
Dev: Proxy StudiosPub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 41.1 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Pandora: First Contact is a science fiction 4X turn-based strategy game on a planetary scale. Our Earth has been exhausted and colonial attempts on other planetary bodies have been in vain. Finally, after decades of exploration, an interstellar probe has brought promise of a new world.
Why similar: 4X 47.8% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 17.2%, Hex Grid 15.4% ★, Strategy 9.7%, Turn-Based 9%
- #28 Deity Empires
79% matchVery Positive86% of 338 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 32.4% ★, Hex Grid 21.6% ★, Turn-Based 14.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.4%, Strategy 6.9%
- #29 Imperial Kingdoms
78% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: BaroxxTech
Windows · Linux
Expand your kingdom: Gather resources and transport them to your capital city to produce the materials you need to expand your army and conquer new regions. Research new technologies to improve your economy and army. Use your troops wisely to outmanoeuvre your enemies.
Why similar: 4X 37.6% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 13.2%, Management 10.8%, Hex Grid 10.5% ★, Medieval 9.4%
- #30 Milord
77% matchMixed66% of 118 reviews2025
Dev: iBright GamesPub: Null State Protocol
Windows · Mac
Milord is a Kingdom Management RPG with city-building mechanics. Immerse yourself in a world where your decisions shape your fiefdom's destiny. Rule wisely as you construct, strategize, and navigate the challenges of leadership. Will you rise to glory or crumble under the weight of your choices?
Why similar: 4X 27.9% ★, Strategy RPG 16.5%, Medieval 13.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.4%, Choices Matter 9%
- #31 Diehexegy
78% matchNo user reviews
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 42.6% ★, Hex Grid 17.9% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 17.3%, Medieval 10.8%, Strategy 10.7%
- #32 Sid Meier's Civilization VII
76% matchMixed48% of 53,475 reviews2025
Dev: Firaxis GamesPub: 2K
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 17.4 hrsMean: 44.1 hrs≥1hr: 93%
The award-winning strategy game franchise returns with a revolutionary new chapter. Sid Meier's Civilization® VII empowers you to build the greatest empire the world has ever known!
Why similar: 4X 23.9% ★, Diplomacy 22.9% ★, Hex Grid 15.1% ★, Alternate History 11.9%, Economy 9.9%
- #33 Gate Builders
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Pyralis Studio
Windows · Linux
Gate Builders is a sci-fi turn-based 4X strategy game. Build space stations, manage work force, exploit, trade and transform resources. Face space pirates and enemy factions. Build, Expand, Thrive!
Why similar: 4X 30.8% ★, Diplomacy 17.3% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 13.8%, Economy 9.8%, Management 9.6%
- #34 Ara History Untold: Anniversary Edition
75% matchMixed70% of 2,201 reviews2024
Dev: Oxide GamesPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 7.8 hrsMean: 18.8 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Build a nation starting at any point in human history and compete for supremacy in this epic turn-based strategy game. Engage in diplomacy, fight wars, and go head-to-head with other leaders from history.
Why similar: 4X 34.2% ★, Diplomacy 23% ★, Alternate History 19.3%, Management 7%, Strategy 5.6%
- #35 Rogue State Revolution
76% matchMostly Positive77% of 531 reviews2021
Dev: LRDGames, Inc.Pub: Modern Wolf
Windows · Linux
Median: 4.9 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 24.4% ★, Diplomacy 19.5% ★, Turn-Based 12.2%, Sandbox 11.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.2%
- #36 King's Bounty II
75% matchMixed62% of 5,472 reviews2021
Dev: Fulqrum GamesPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows
Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 14.9 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Legend returns! King’s Bounty II is the long-awaited sequel to the legendary King’s Bounty video games franchise, one of the most iconic representatives of the turn-based RPG genre.
Why similar: Hex Grid 20.2% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 18%, Medieval 13.4%, RPG 10.9%, Turn-Based 10.8%
- #37 Sid Meier's Civilization® V
74% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 208,752 reviews2010
Dev: Firaxis GamesPub: 2K
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 29.0 hrsMean: 124.3 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Create, discover, and download new player-created maps, scenarios, interfaces, and more!
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 27.2%, 4X 21.6% ★, Turn-Based 16.3%, Hex Grid 12.9% ★, Diplomacy 8.5% ★
- #38 Imperial Ambitions
74% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: aoiti
Windows · Mac
Discover and colonize the world, Allocate your labor force, Monopolize markets, Fight tactical battles, Survive the age of imperialism...
Why similar: 4X 24% ★, Hex Grid 16.2% ★, Alternate History 15.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.2%, Economy 12.2%
- #39 Shardorium
73% 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 33.8% ★, 4X 23.2% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 16.8%, Turn-Based Combat 10.2%, Strategy 8%
- #40 Empolicy
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: StrategyMagic
Windows
Online strategy in a fantasy world with single-player options. Explore the world, expand the borders of your polis, build settlements and produce goods. Immerse yourself in the role of a powerful tycoon of the city-republic, choose your path - magic, diplomacy, espionage or war.
Why similar: 4X 32.8% ★, Diplomacy 30% ★, Economy 12.1%, Hex Grid 10.6% ★, Management 8.8%
- #41 Pax Nova
72% matchMixed57% of 447 reviews2020
Dev: Grey Wolf EntertainmentPub: Iceberg Interactive
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
A sci-fi turn-based 4X strategy game where you lead the fate of one of several factions divided between three races. Explore new worlds and new star systems filled with exciting secrets as well as dangers. Build cities, expand your influence and fight great battles on land and in space.
Why similar: 4X 28.7% ★, Diplomacy 18.9% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 12.4%, Turn-Based 12.2%, Turn-Based Combat 9.6%
- #42 For The Glory: A Europa Universalis Game
73% matchMostly Positive77% of 171 reviews2009
Dev: Crystal Empire GamesPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 35.9 hrs≥1hr: 41%
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 27.3% ★, Diplomacy 23.6% ★, Alternate History 15.4%, Economy 10.3%, Sandbox 9.5%
- #43 Tales of a Spymaster
72% 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 19.9% ★, Diplomacy 17.6% ★, Hex Grid 15.6% ★, RPG 11.1%, Turn-Based 10.1%
- #44 Burned Land
71% matchMixed56% of 102 reviews2021
Dev: Koya Game
Windows
Median: 7.6 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 98%
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 36.4% ★, Hex Grid 17% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 15.3%, Turn-Based 13.1%, Turn-Based Combat 7.8%
- #45 CivEconomy
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: lekCurts Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
From stone tools to iron mastery - lead families through the Bronze Age. Each household manages their own economy, specializes at their own risk, and trades to survive. Watch dynasties rise from farmers to merchants... or starve trying
Why similar: 4X 30% ★, Alternate History 15.3%, Hex Grid 14.3% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 12.8%, Economy 10.5%
- #46 Sorcerer King: Rivals
71% matchMixed63% of 408 reviews2016
Dev: Stardock Entertainment
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 10.3 hrs≥1hr: 55%
Explore a rich fantasy world, go on quests for powerful weapons, and forge a new civilization in Sorcerer King: Rivals. Can you build a civilization to topple the malevolent Sorcerer King and become a god yourself?
Why similar: 4X 28.3% ★, Turn-Based 13%, Strategy RPG 13%, Turn-Based Strategy 11%, Sandbox 9.6%
- #47 Age of Wonders III
71% matchVery Positive80% of 12,750 reviews2014
Dev: Triumph StudiosPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 18.1 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 33.3% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 23%, Turn-Based 14.5%, Strategy 13.9%, Hex Grid 7.9% ★
- #48 AlexanderBall: A Countryball Tale
69% matchVery Positive90% of 82 reviews2024
Dev: Red Thorn Interactive
Windows · Mac
Ascend to the Macedonian throne as Alexander the Great and relive his conquests! Fighting alongside redoubtable and quirky commanders, recruit numerous types of balls for your army, construct countless cities named Alexandria, and build an empire that stretches to the ends of the known world!
Why similar: Diplomacy 17.8% ★, 4X 16.1% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 13.1%, Alternate History 12.3%, Economy 11.2%
- #49 Wizards and Warlords
70% matchVery Positive84% of 257 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 30.2% ★, Hex Grid 20.3% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 14.4%, Turn-Based 14.3%, Strategy RPG 8.9%
- #50 From Village to Empire
70% matchMostly Positive70% of 54 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 30.3% ★, Hex Grid 23.7% ★, Turn-Based 13.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.3%, Strategy 9.9%
- #51 Ever War
67% matchPositive100% of 15 reviews2025
Dev: Utium Games
Windows
Ever War is a turn-based strategy game set in a medieval fantasy world. This game combines empire-building, resource management and large-scale tactical turn-based battles.
Why similar: 4X 36% ★, Hex Grid 21.2% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 14.6%, Economy 11.4%, Turn-Based Combat 11.4%
- #52 1492 - Colonization of the New World
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Salty Olives
Windows · Linux
Chart your nation’s rise in 1492 Colonization of the New World, a turn-based strategy game where you explore, settle, trade, and lead your colonies to independence amid rival empires and native alliances during the Age of Discovery.
Why similar: 4X 39.2% ★, Diplomacy 21.6% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 14.8%, Strategy 9.6%, Economy 9.2%
- #53 Warlock 2: The Exiled
69% matchMostly Positive70% of 1,292 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 35.7% ★, Turn-Based 23.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 18.2%, Strategy 12.9%, Hex Grid 7.8% ★
- #54 Mystical Conquests
68% 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 31.5% ★, Hex Grid 15.9% ★, Turn-Based 11.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.1%, Strategy RPG 10.2%
- #55 Politon
66% matchVery Positive90% of 86 reviews2025
Dev: Pinq Games
Windows · Mac
Politon: A turn-based strategy game that will push your strategic and management skills to the limit! Expand your territory, strengthen your economy, and outsmart your enemies by planning your strategy carefully.
Why similar: 4X 28.9% ★, Hex Grid 22.8% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 13.3%, Alternate History 12.4%, Turn-Based Combat 9.4%
- #56 Worlds of Magic
69% 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 40% ★, Turn-Based 22%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.3%, Strategy 12.8%, RPG 9.9%
- #57 Stars in Shadow
68% matchMostly Positive79% of 816 reviews2017
Dev: Ashdar GamesPub: Iceberg Interactive
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 14.5 hrs≥1hr: 66%
Stars in Shadow is a turn-based 4X strategy game and a vivid tribute to the genre classics. Compete with alien factions to explore and colonize nearby starsystems, build fleets to defend against rivals, negotiate or conquer them. Win by unifying the galaxy, through diplomacy or force.
Why similar: 4X 51.1% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 17.6%, Turn-Based Combat 12.1%, Turn-Based 10.5%, Strategy 8.8%
- #58 Alliance of the Sacred Suns
67% 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 26.4% ★, Hex Grid 18% ★, Turn-Based 12.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.7%, Economy 10.3%
- #59 Fight Life: Vanguard
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Dev: StartImpulsePub: Two Cakes Studio
Windows
Engage in tactical turn-based combat, manage and upgrade each character, and strive to reclaim harmony in a world on the brink of oblivion. Take on the mantle of leadership as you guide a mercenary squad through perilous landscapes, selecting your comrades from a diverse pool of skilled recruits.
Why similar: Medieval 15.5%, Turn-Based 15.3%, Strategy RPG 15.2%, Hex Grid 14.1% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 10.9%
- #60 Monstrous Realms
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Dev: Lockbow Games
Windows · Linux
Monstrous Realms is a Grand Strategy-Tactical RPG Hybrid in a medieval fantasy world. Govern a kingdom, directing heroes and monsters to conquer the continent. Victory is grasped through warfare, research, city development, diplomacy, trade, dungeon delving, crafting, and unit customization.
Why similar: 4X 31.3% ★, Diplomacy 18.9% ★, Strategy RPG 11.9%, Economy 9.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 7.4%