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  1. #1 Equanimity
    97% matchNo user reviews2025
    Dev: Equanimity
    Windows

    This game plunges players into a world filled with fantasy and challenges, where they play as a brave Demon Dragon.

    Why similar: 4X 40.4%, Mystery Dungeon 23%, Interactive Fiction 14.4%, Simulation 12.2%, Top-Down Shooter 9.5%

  2. #2 Semantics
    96% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2025
    Dev: Semantics
    Windows

    This game plunges players into a challenging geometric space where they must control an airplane flying forward.

    Why similar: 4X 42.2%, Mystery Dungeon 20.6%, Interactive Fiction 15.9%, Racing 12.6%, Adventure 6.6%

  3. #3 World Tour
    96% matchNo user reviews2024
    Dev: 一朵大帽子
    Windows

    This is a simple and fun elimination game.

    Why similar: 4X 54.1%, Interactive Fiction 19.2%, Dynamic Narration 12.8%, Simulation 11.6%, Casual 1.5%

  4. #4 Molest
    95% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2024
    Dev: 臻新
    Windows

    This game unfolds against a soft pink backdrop, offering players a light and enjoyable gaming experience.

    Why similar: 4X 41.6%, 360 Video 22.6%, Mystery Dungeon 19.5%, Dynamic Narration 7.2%, Adventure 5.1%

  5. #5 Paradise Road
    94% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2023
    Dev: Chen Min
    Windows

    There are too many enemies waiting for you, can you excellently complete the challenge.

    Why similar: 4X 61.6%, Top-Down Shooter 18%, Adventure 12.5%, Top-Down 7.2%, Singleplayer 0.7%

  6. #6 Investigate
    94% match2 user reviews0% of 2 reviews2024
    Dev: 臻新
    Windows

    This game is a classic puzzle game where players can select their preferred difficulty level at the beginning.

    Why similar: 4X 59.4%, Top-Down Shooter 17.4%, Simulation 10.9%, Top-Down 6.4%, Casual 5.3%

  7. #7 Tale of the Seas
    93% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
    Dev: the Seas
    Windows

    It is a classic gem elimination game, a gem exchange elimination game that exercises eyesight.

    Why similar: 4X 65%, Racing 16.9%, Dynamic Narration 15.1%, Casual 2%, Singleplayer 0.9%

  8. #8 Children of the Galaxy
    92% matchPositive93% of 14 reviews2017
    Dev: Filip Dusek, Empty Keys
    Windows

    Children of the Galaxy is a grand scale 4x turn-based strategy game with a turn-based combat and tactical elements. You can explore the galaxy, colonize planets and build huge armies of starships to fight in epic space battles.

    Why similar: 4X 78.5%, Simulation 21.5%

  9. #9 Defense X
    91% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2025
    Dev: Hcenter GamePub: 30 Game Studio
    Windows

    Build a defense strategy to protect the peace.

    Why similar: 4X 68.8%, Simulation 21.4%, Top-Down 8.9%, Singleplayer 0.9%

  10. #10 Master of Orion 3
    91% matchMixed53% of 183 reviews2016
    Dev: Quicksilver SoftwarePub: Wargaming Labs
    Windows
    Median: 12 minMean: 6.3 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 100%

  11. #11 Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri™ Planetary Pack
    89% matchVery Positive91% of 552 reviews2024
    Dev: Firaxis GamesPub: Electronic Arts
    Windows
    Median: 42 minMean: 12.2 hrs≥1hr: 42%

    Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri™ Planetary Pack includes the original Alpha Centauri and the expansion, Alien Crossfire.

    Why similar: 4X 98.1%, Singleplayer 1.9%

  12. #12 Black plane
    90% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
    Dev: Mysterious
    Windows

    This is a maze adventure game.

    Why similar: Mystery Dungeon 46.3%, Top-Down Shooter 21.5%, Simulation 21.4%, Adventure 10.8%

  13. #13 Master of Orion 1
    89% matchVery Positive90% of 436 reviews2016
    Dev: SimTexPub: Wargaming Labs
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 6 minMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 31%

    Forge an empire in a universe where population growth is stripping away planetary resources. Colonize unknown planets and trade with other races for their knowledge.

    Why similar: 4X 99.3%, Singleplayer 0.7%

  14. #14 Moonless Night
    87% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2025
    Dev: Tzompixel Studio
    Windows

    Moonless Night is a psychological horror game where you explore Selene’s mind, uncover her sins, and escape a labyrinth of shadows. Every choice matters—face the darkness and discover one of six different endings.

    Why similar: Mystery Dungeon 59.9%, Interactive Fiction 29.5%, Adventure 9.8%, Singleplayer 0.8%

  15. #15 Pandora: First Contact
    88% 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 90.4%, Simulation 8.6%, Singleplayer 1%

  16. #16 Archaeology - Frozen Village
    86% matchMostly Positive71% of 17 reviews2024
    Dev: ArchaeologyGames
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    A game of the genre find the hidden object.

    Why similar: 4X 49.5%, Interactive Fiction 17.4%, Racing 13.9%, Simulation 9.5%, Adventure 6.8%

  17. #17 Focus
    86% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2024
    Dev: Li Chenpei
    Windows

    This game transports players into a wondrous world filled with challenges and adventures, starring a particularly charming bird wearing a hat.

    Why similar: 4X 67.3%, Racing 21.6%, Top-Down 8%, Casual 2.1%, Singleplayer 1%

  18. #18 hgmGame-butterfly
    85% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2025
    Dev: hgmGame
    Windows

    This is a casual puzzle game, where the position of each game image is random and can be repeated.At first, it may be very chaotic,Then gradually place the image in the corresponding position,The image gradually becomes complete,Come and give it a try!

    Why similar: 4X 90.4%, Casual 8.2%, Singleplayer 1.3%

  19. #19 Space Empires IV Deluxe
    84% matchVery Positive86% of 285 reviews2006
    Dev: Malfador MachinationsPub: Strategy First
    Windows
    Median: 18 minMean: 10.4 hrs≥1hr: 37%

    The award-winning Space Empires IV Deluxe is the latest edition in the Space Empires series. A grand strategy title in the space 4X (explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate) genre, Space Empires has already found a place in the heart of strategy gamers everywhere.

    Why similar: 4X 99.5%, Singleplayer 0.5%

  20. #20 Defense Legend 5: Survivor TD
    83% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
    Dev: Gcenter GamePub: 130 Game Studio
    Windows

    Build a defense strategy to protect the peace.

    Why similar: 4X 80.7%, Top-Down 11%, Simulation 7.2%, Singleplayer 1.1%

  21. #21 Feudalism
    84% matchMostly Negative33% of 45 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 100%

  22. #22 Distant Worlds: Universe
    82% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,845 reviews2014
    Dev: Code ForcePub: Slitherine Ltd.
    Windows
    Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 23.9 hrs≥1hr: 59%

    Distant Worlds is a vast, pausable real-time 4X space strategy game. Experience the full depth and detail of turn-based strategy, but with the simplicity and ease of real-time, and on the scale of a massively-multiplayer online game.

    Why similar: 4X 88.6%, Simulation 9.1%, Adventure 1.3%, Singleplayer 0.9%

  23. #23 Aran's Bike Trip
    82% matchPositive91% of 33 reviews2021
    Dev: Sokpop Collective
    Windows · Mac

    Aran's Bike Trip is a video game about a short bike touring trip, where you explore the Dutch countryside, woods and heathlands through a whole bunch of 360 photos.

    Why similar: 360 Video 55.4%, Interactive Fiction 29.7%, Adventure 14.1%, Singleplayer 0.8%

  24. #24 Master of Orion
    81% matchMostly Positive77% of 8,105 reviews2016
    Dev: NGD StudiosPub: Wargaming Labs
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 9.2 hrsMean: 101.9 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    The ascendant spacefaring 4X strategy game returns! A new chapter in the epic Master of Orion saga is poised to once again capture the imaginations of millions of gamers.

    Why similar: 4X 99.5%, Singleplayer 0.5%

  25. #25 Cars vs Train
    81% matchMixed70% of 64 reviews2023
    Windows

    The Cars vs Train is a simulation-adventure game, where horsepower is measured to another level. Your mission is not to allow the train to reach its destination before you in order to prevent danger.

    Why similar: 360 Video 43.9%, Racing 24.3%, Simulation 18.1%, Adventure 13.2%, Singleplayer 0.6%

  26. #26 Distant Worlds 2
    78% matchMostly Positive71% of 3,478 reviews2022
    Dev: CodeForcePub: Slitherine Ltd.
    Windows
    Median: 9.3 hrsMean: 42.6 hrs≥1hr: 75%

    Distant Worlds 2 is a vast, pausable real-time 4X space strategy game.

    Why similar: 4X 81.6%, Simulation 17.3%, Singleplayer 1.1%

  27. #27 Sword of the Stars II: Enhanced Edition
    79% matchMixed44% of 956 reviews2012
    Dev: Kerberos ProductionsPub: Paradox Interactive
    Windows
    Median: 42 minMean: 12.1 hrs≥1hr: 44%

    The Enhanced Edition contains Sword of the Stars II: The Lords of Winter and the first expansion, the End of Flesh. The new expansion introduces the new playable race, the Loa. All previous DLCs containing new avatars, new combat music, alternate voices, skins, and new badges for the warships are also included.

    Why similar: 4X 99%, Singleplayer 1%

  28. #28 To Burn in Memory (Anniversary Edition)
    79% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2018
    Dev: Orihaus
    Windows · Mac

    To Burn in Memory. Ahistorical and atemporal Interactive Fiction. Explore a city that never existed, and uncover its secret history through the memories of those caught in the chaos of a Europe spiraling ever faster into war.

    Why similar: World War I 48.9%, Interactive Fiction 34.1%, Adventure 16.9%

  29. #29 StarDrive
    78% matchMixed45% of 1,482 reviews2013
    Dev: Zero Sum Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    As a space bear, human or any other race, venture forth into the galaxy, create custom ships, conquer new worlds, build new colonies and defend your very existence against those who would take what is yours.

    Why similar: 4X 99.4%, Singleplayer 0.6%

  30. #30 The Pivot of Tao – Six Falls
    77% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Meng Yangyang
    Windows

    Built on the idea of “Characters as Maps,” it transforms the logic of Yin and Yang, the Five Elements, and the Bagua into a world you can walk through — where movement becomes thought.

    Why similar: Mystery Dungeon 41.2%, Interactive Fiction 33.3%, Adventure 10.5%, Top-Down 9%, Casual 5.2%

  31. #31 Set Off Fireworks Together
    77% match9 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2023
    Dev: 网瘾少年工作室
    Windows

    Set off fireworks together, here you can experience a different feeling, you can create as much as you like in the game, combine fireworks, and pursue the taste of childhood!

    Why similar: 360 Video 55%, Simulation 23.7%, Adventure 11.9%, Casual 8.3%, Singleplayer 1.1%

  32. #32 Dominium Mundi
    76% 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 99.2%, Singleplayer 0.8%

  33. #33 Void Ascendancy
    75% 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 76.8%, Simulation 22.5%, Singleplayer 0.7%

  34. #34 Sword of the Stars: Complete Collection
    75% matchVery Positive88% of 705 reviews2010
    Dev: Kerberos Productions Inc.Pub: Paradox Interactive
    Windows
    Median: 48 minMean: 28.2 hrs≥1hr: 48%

    Sword of the Stars: Complete Collection is the original Sword of the Stars games and the three expansions Born of Blood, A Murder of Crows and Argos Naval Yard. It is the year 2405, and human scientists have discovered a new technology that allows travel from star to star at speeds faster than light.

    Why similar: 4X 98.9%, Singleplayer 1.1%

  35. #35 Garrulous
    74% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Lin Jiaping
    Windows

    This game is a jigsaw puzzle that tests the player's observational skills, offering five different difficulty levels to choose from.

    Why similar: Mystery Dungeon 45.7%, Interactive Fiction 30.9%, Simulation 22.5%, Singleplayer 0.9%

  36. #36 Dominions 2 - The Ascension Wars
    73% 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 98.5%, Singleplayer 1.5%

  37. #37 Nova Historia
    74% 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 82.1%, Simulation 16.9%, Singleplayer 1%

  38. #38 云之城
    73% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: ALGHUB
    Windows

    It's a Chinese ancient city building strategy game that features ancient-style city building, a rich social simulation system, and always dissatisfied citizens. You come to a nice place, and you will become a lord who leads people to live in peace, reclaim wasteland, and build a stable city.

    Why similar: 4X 75.6%, Simulation 23.3%, Singleplayer 1.1%

  39. #39 1492 - Colonization of the New World
    73% 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 75.4%, Simulation 16%, Top-Down 8%, Singleplayer 0.6%

  40. #40 Blood and Brass
    71% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Gaming Dove
    Windows

    You are caught in an explosion, and everything goes dark. When you awaken, you find yourself in a trench filled with corpses, the air thick with smoke, blood, and mud. You may be the last soldier left on the front line. Countless enemies stand ahead. Fight to survive or be buried with the rest.

    Why similar: World War I 63.9%, Top-Down Shooter 23.3%, Top-Down 6.8%, Adventure 5.3%, Singleplayer 0.6%

  41. #41 Lisa: The Lost Memories
    71% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Manja Studio
    Windows

    Lisa The Lost Memories is a visual novel game where you help Lisa regain her memories. You'll choose your own path and unlock multiple endings. CONQUER THE MEMORY DUNGEON!

    Why similar: Mystery Dungeon 54.3%, Interactive Fiction 29.2%, Simulation 11.2%, Adventure 5.3%

  42. #42 Teacher of prophecy
    72% matchNo user reviews2024
    Dev: Teacher of prophecy
    Windows

    This is a very interesting simulation business game.

    Why similar: Mystery Dungeon 53.1%, Racing 22.7%, Simulation 20%, Casual 2.8%, Singleplayer 1.5%

  43. #43 Escape or Die
    71% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: taimoorrehman21
    Windows

    A first-person psychological horror where a journalist’s hunt for two missing friends spirals into paranoia, deadly secrets, and a killer clown no one can explain.

    Why similar: Mystery Dungeon 37.5%, Interactive Fiction 29.5%, Simulation 23.2%, Adventure 9.8%

  44. #44 Space Empires V
    72% matchMostly Positive73% of 469 reviews2006
    Dev: Malfador MachinationsPub: Strategy First
    Windows
    Median: 36 minMean: 14.4 hrs≥1hr: 46%

    Space Empires V is the latest edition in the Space Empires series. This new chapter completely updates the UI and takes the player into a real-time rendered 3D universe. Watch space battles played out in glorious detail and realistic effects. Expand, Explore, Exploit, and Exterminate in a huge living breathing galaxy.

    Why similar: 4X 99%, Singleplayer 1%

  45. #45 ‌Lexis
    70% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2025
    Dev: ‌Lexis
    Windows

    This game features a cute doll ghost character leading players on a fantastic journey.

    Why similar: Interactive Fiction 37.5%, Simulation 27.2%, Adventure 20.1%, Top-Down 13.8%, Singleplayer 1.3%

  46. #46 Ugly Mansion
    70% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: DogDog
    Windows

    You wake in a dark, enclosed space with no visible exit, only clues and strange devices. Explore, solve puzzles, and collect items to unlock paths. You are not alone. An unknown entity is searching for you. Hide, keep distance, and escape.

    Why similar: Mystery Dungeon 68.4%, Top-Down 16%, Adventure 14.3%, Singleplayer 1.3%

  47. #47 Paper Trails
    69% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Eduard Röhrig
    Windows

    Paper Trails is an AI-assisted detective investigation game set on a believable desktop. Analyze files, emails, logs and clues, interrogate a sharp persona, connect evidence, and solve procedural cases that adapt to your decisions.

    Why similar: Mystery Dungeon 33.9%, Interactive Fiction 29.6%, Dynamic Narration 20.9%, Simulation 14.4%, Singleplayer 1.2%

  48. #48 Pixel Cavern Quest
    70% matchNo user reviews2025
    Dev: Pixel Cavern Quest
    Windows

    In "Pixel Cavern Quest," players embark on an adventurous journey through a mysterious and challenging underground world. The game captivates with its unique pixel art style and retro adventure gameplay, immersing players in a cave exploration filled with unknowns and surprises.

    Why similar: Mystery Dungeon 67.8%, Adventure 20.6%, Casual 10%, Singleplayer 1.6%

  49. #49 Dominions - Priests, Prophets & Pretenders
    67% 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 100%

  50. #50 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 100%

  51. #51 Yargis - Space Melee
    69% matchMixed58% of 236 reviews2015
    Dev: PlazSoft
    Windows
    Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 98%

    Yargis is a fast paced, top down spaceship shooter. Customize your ship to join a battle online or offline. Yargis is focused on team based, close combat action. The game has a variety of battle and co-op game modes and a powerful editor make Yargis a great game!

    Why similar: 4X 51.1%, Top-Down Shooter 17.1%, Simulation 10.6%, Top-Down 10.4%, Adventure 7.4%

  52. #52 Hidden Dungeon Top-Down 3D
    68% matchMixed52% of 27 reviews2022
    Dev: Top-Down GamesPub: Hede
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Find the objects that are hidden on the map.

    Why similar: 4X 56.5%, Interactive Fiction 20%, Simulation 11.7%, Adventure 8.2%, Casual 3.6%

  53. #53 Jailbirds
    67% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2024
    Dev: Be Revolution PicturesPub: Astrea
    Windows

    Despite his hellish prison cell and the constant suffering, Felix the good giant always seeks the bright side of life. His bullet-proof serenity infuriates the vicious Chief-Warden who has sworn to uncover the inmate’s secret and eradicate his happiness once and for all.

    Why similar: 360 Video 89.5%, Adventure 6.3%, Casual 2.7%, Singleplayer 1.4%

  54. #54 Aripi
    68% matchMostly Positive76% of 25 reviews2020
    Dev: Simpals LLC
    Windows

    "Aripi" is an exciting adventure about an astronaut forgotten in orbit and his dream that unexpectedly came true.

    Why similar: 360 Video 77.6%, Adventure 20.5%, Singleplayer 1.9%

  55. #55 Dirt Bike Mini Racer
    66% match8 user reviews63% of 8 reviews2025
    Dev: Enaayah Software Development and Services Private Limited
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    It will test your nerves and take you to the extremes offroad dirt bike racing capabilities

    Why similar: 4X 66.6%, Racing 19.4%, Adventure 9.6%, Casual 4.1%, Singleplayer 0.2%

  56. #56 N/A Museum
    67% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: YoonJu Kwak
    Windows

    Welcome to Hanun Art Museum. The rules here are ever-changing. In this enigmatic museum, shrouded in mystery, you step into the shoes of Kang Min-soo, an Anomaly Investigator determined to uncover the truth behind a series of strange phenomena—and find a way to escape.

    Why similar: Mystery Dungeon 53.2%, Interactive Fiction 35.4%, Adventure 11.1%, Singleplayer 0.4%

  57. #57 Man of Law | Judge simulator
    69% matchMostly Negative25% of 24 reviews2017
    Dev: Vitalii Holiev
    Windows

    In our game you can immerse in the world of the most progressive and controversial justice system in the world, cover a career path from an alumnus of prestigious law school to the head of the county court.

    Why similar: Simulation 35.3%, Interactive Fiction 35.1%, Adventure 20.6%, Casual 9%

  58. #58 Underwater abyss
    67% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2024
    Dev: Underwater abyss
    Windows

    This game immerses you in a lush green forest where sunlight filters through the canopy

    Why similar: 4X 83.1%, Adventure 15.6%, Singleplayer 1.2%

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