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  1. #1 Dominium Mundi
    97% 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 57.5%, Procedural Generation 12.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 12%, Resource Management 6.6%, Strategy 4.8%

  2. #2 Stars in Shadow
    96% 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 57.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.9%, Space 9.9%, Sci-fi 7.2%, Strategy 5.9%

  3. #3 Space Empires IV Deluxe
    96% 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 62.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.7%, Sci-fi 9.6%, Space 9.5%, Strategy 8.1%

  4. #4 Lords of the Black Sun
    95% matchMostly Negative20% of 395 reviews2014
    Dev: Arkavi StudiosPub: Iceberg Interactive
    Windows
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    Take command of one race to join the struggle for supremacy in the galaxy. As the leader of your empire you are tasked with exploring the stars, colonizing new worlds, managing your empire and conquering whoever dares to oppose you.

    Why similar: 4X 58.2%, Space 15%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.9%, Strategy 8.3%, Sci-fi 6.1%

  5. #5 Sword of the Stars II: Enhanced Edition
    94% 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 61.5%, Space 13.1%, Sci-fi 9.4%, Strategy 8%, Turn-Based Strategy 7.2%

  6. #6 Cosmist
    94% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Gulbrandr Studio
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Conquer the galaxy in this arcade-like strategy game. Pick and send your generals to deploy the fleet in the far-off star sectors, mine resources, and upgrade your ships forgeries. Deities might interfere with your plans.

    Why similar: 4X 49.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.4%, Resource Management 11.3%, Space 9.6%, Sci-fi 6.9%

  7. #7 Uciana
    93% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Birdshel, LLC
    Windows

    Explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate in this sci-fi 4X turn-based strategy game.

    Why similar: 4X 54.8%, Procedural Generation 12.2%, Sci-fi 9.9%, Space 9.1%, Strategy 8.2%

  8. #8 ENDLESS™ Space - Definitive Edition
    92% matchVery Positive81% of 9,559 reviews2012
    Dev: AMPLITUDE Studios
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 13.3 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    ENDLESS™ Space is a turn-based 4X strategy game, covering the space colonization age in the ENDLESS™ Universe, where you can control every aspect of your civilization as you strive for galactic domination.

    Why similar: 4X 51.9%, Space 13.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.9%, Sci-fi 8.9%, Strategy 8.7%

  9. #9 Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri™ Planetary Pack
    91% 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 67.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 12%, Space 11.9%, Strategy 6.6%, Singleplayer 1.9%

  10. #10 Pandora: First Contact
    91% 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 59.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 17.2%, Sci-fi 10.2%, Strategy 7.2%, Space 4.5%

  11. #11 Space Empires V
    90% 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 61.7%, Space 11.8%, Sci-fi 9%, Strategy 8.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 7.8%

  12. #12 Sword of the Stars: Complete Collection
    89% 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 62.5%, Space 12.1%, Sci-fi 9.7%, Strategy 7.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 6.7%

  13. #13 Mayhem Intergalactic
    88% matchMixed50% of 28 reviews2009
    Dev: Inventive Dingo
    Windows

    Wage war on your friends and enemies in this simple and engaging strategy game. Easy to learn and quick to play, Mayhem Intergalactic is surprisingly strategic. Play against the computer, or duke it out with friends over the internet. The universe shall be yours!

    Why similar: 4X 42.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.2%, Procedural Generation 14.2%, Space 9%, Sci-fi 7.7%

  14. #14 Astro Protocol
    86% matchPositive98% of 41 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 38.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.7%, Procedural Generation 11.1%, Space 9.7%, Resource Management 8.9%

  15. #15 StarDrive 2
    87% matchMixed55% of 2,097 reviews2015
    Dev: Zero Sum GamesPub: Iceberg Interactive
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    StarDrive 2 is an exciting and evolutionary step forward for the StarDrive franchise. In this eagerly anticipated sequel, the core mechanics have evolved to incorporate a turn-based strategic layer, featuring spectacular realtime battles.

    Why similar: 4X 52%, Space 15.9%, Sci-fi 13.4%, Strategy 10.5%, Indie 4.2%

  16. #16 Predestination
    86% matchMixed45% of 86 reviews2019
    Dev: Brain and Nerd Ltd
    Windows

    Predestination is a turn-based sci-fi 4X game set in the distant past of our own galaxy. Ships from countless races are flung back in time by a powerful hostile race known as the Revenants, and must now work to rebuild their empires and somehow stop the Revenants in the past.

    Why similar: 4X 53.4%, Space 14%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.7%, Strategy 8.6%, Sci-fi 8.2%

  17. #17 Stellar Monarch 2
    84% matchVery Positive88% of 123 reviews2022
    Dev: Silver Lemur Games
    Windows

    Stellar Monarch 2 is a feudal space empire builder where you feel like the Emperor, not a logistics officer. Great noble houses, usurpers to the throne, rebels, assassins, court intrigues, disloyal admirals, incompetent governors and ever-present alien threat.

    Why similar: 4X 56.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 18.2%, Space 9.6%, Sci-fi 9.3%, Strategy 6.3%

  18. #18 StarDrive
    85% 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 64.2%, Space 15.2%, Sci-fi 9.2%, Strategy 7.5%, Indie 3.3%

  19. #19 Wizard Warfare
    83% matchVery Positive98% of 60 reviews2019
    Dev: Psyanotek Limited
    Windows

    Wizard Warfare is a fantasy-themed, 4X-style, turn-based strategy game with a strategic empire management layer supported by a detailed tactical battle simulation layer.

    Why similar: 4X 55.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 18.2%, Procedural Generation 16%, Strategy 5.6%, Indie 2.3%

  20. #20 Armada 2526 Gold Edition
    84% matchMixed68% of 108 reviews2013
    Dev: Ntronium GamesPub: Iceberg Interactive
    Windows
    Median: 24 minMean: 12.8 hrs≥1hr: 36%

    Conquer the Galaxy In This ‘4x’ Strategy Game. Lead one of 18 different alien races to become a mighty pan-galactic empire. Manage your colonies, deploy your fleets and conduct research. Plot your strategy and turn your planets into mighty bastions.

    Why similar: 4X 52.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 16.3%, Strategy 12.3%, Space 12.3%, Indie 6.5%

  21. #21 Master of Orion 1
    82% 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 71.9%, Space 7.5%, Strategy 7.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 7%, Sci-fi 5.3%

  22. #22 Ultakia
    81% 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 44.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.4%, Space 12.2%, Resource Management 10%, Sci-fi 9.3%

  23. #23 Galactic Inheritors
    82% matchMixed44% of 86 reviews2015
    Dev: Crispon GamesPub: Plug In Digital
    Windows
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 97%

    Colonise solar systems and watch them grow. Explore the galaxy to find its strategic choke points. Build up your empire and your fleet and then use the power of the media to prepare your people for the inevitable war. At the same time watch your opponents, keep on an eye on their own media and watch for threats and opportunities.

    Why similar: 4X 59.7%, Space 19.9%, Sci-fi 10%, Strategy 7%, Indie 3.4%

  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 68.6%, Space 12.4%, Strategy 9%, Sci-fi 7.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 2.2%

  25. #25 Dominions - Priests, Prophets & Pretenders
    79% 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 65.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 20.9%, Strategy 10.2%, 2D 3.6%

  26. #26 Master of Orion 3
    80% 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 75.8%, Strategy 9.9%, Space 8.6%, Sci-fi 5.7%

  27. #27 Star Ruler 2
    79% matchVery Positive82% of 719 reviews2015
    Dev: Blind Mind Studios
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 93%

    Massive scale 4X-RTS set in space. Control hundreds of planets, manipulate galactic politics, research numerous advanced technologies, and command thousands of units and hundreds of planets in your quest for galactic dominance.

    Why similar: 4X 60.1%, Space 16.9%, Sci-fi 12.8%, Strategy 7.4%, Indie 2.8%

  28. #28 Vega Chronicle
    78% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Just Add Lava
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Choose peace or destruction to conquer the stars in this turn-based 4X game. Trade and negotiate with alien civilizations. Command semi-autonomous fleets in real-time combat. Explore the galaxy and build your colonies. Unlock ancestral virtues to enhance your civilization for the next play-through.

    Why similar: 4X 55.4%, Space 13.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.7%, Sci-fi 10.1%, Strategy 8%

  29. #29 Slipways
    77% matchVery Positive93% of 2,269 reviews2021
    Dev: Beetlewing
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 13.6 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    Weave isolated planets into a vast trade empire. Hatch plans. Research game-breaking technologies. Still be done in time for lunch. Enjoy the endless possibilities of a space grand strategy game in 60 minutes flat.

    Why similar: 4X 28.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.7%, Procedural Generation 13.6%, Resource Management 11.5%, Sci-fi 9.1%

  30. #30 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 41.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.8%, Space 10%, Sci-fi 10%, Resource Management 8.2%

  31. #31 Sid Meier's Civilization®: Beyond Earth™
    78% matchMixed60% of 22,976 reviews2014
    Dev: Firaxis GamesPub: 2K
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 7.9 hrsMean: 29.6 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    Sid Meier’s Civilization: Beyond Earth is a new science-fiction-themed entry into the award winning Civilization series. As part of an expedition sent to find a home beyond Earth, lead your people into a new frontier, explore and colonize an alien planet and create a new civilization in space.

    Why similar: 4X 39.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 22.2%, Sci-fi 12.4%, Space 11.1%, Aliens 7.1%

  32. #32 Master of Orion 2
    76% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,693 reviews2016
    Dev: SimTexPub: Wargaming Labs
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 18 minMean: 11.3 hrs≥1hr: 43%

    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 63.9%, Space 11.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.4%, Sci-fi 7.9%, Strategy 7.8%

  33. #33 Shattered Spheres
    76% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Data Vikings
    Windows

    Shattered Spheres is a turn-based 2D space 4X strategy game inspired by the classics of the genre. Explore a living galaxy, build your empire, and crush your rivals through military conquest or diplomatic cunning — without the micromanagement bloat of modern 4X games.

    Why similar: 4X 52.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 17%, Space 12.3%, Sci-fi 6.5%, Management 4.6%

  34. #34 Distant Worlds 2
    75% 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 57.2%, Space 12.4%, Sci-fi 11.1%, Procedural Generation 10.8%, Strategy 7.3%

  35. #35 Interstellar Space: Genesis
    75% matchVery Positive84% of 818 reviews2019
    Dev: Praxis Games
    Windows
    Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 11.7 hrs≥1hr: 54%

    Interstellar Space: Genesis is a turn-based space 4X strategy game in which you attempt to build a thriving galactic empire. Discover mysteries among the stars, colonize worlds, and engage enemies in tactical turn-based combat on your journey to becoming the ruler of the galaxy!

    Why similar: 4X 45.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.7%, Procedural Generation 11.4%, Space 11.1%, Sci-fi 9.9%

  36. #36 Aeons of Rebirth
    73% matchMixed66% of 40 reviews2025
    Dev: Short Scale
    Windows

    Aeons of Rebirth is a short, strategic incremental journey about exploring planets and building the greatest space empires ever!

    Why similar: 4X 57.6%, Space 14%, Resource Management 13.3%, Aliens 8.4%, Casual 1.9%

  37. #37 Star Ruler
    74% matchVery Positive83% of 340 reviews2010
    Dev: Blind Mind Studios
    Windows
    Median: 30 minMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 41%

    Take command of a vast interstellar empire and safeguard your species from total extinction in a procedurally generated 3D galaxy (with the option to flatten it) from 1 System to 10,000+! Prove your species' ingenuity through a deep and intricate combat system where anything (from individual components on ships to the stars themselves)...

    Why similar: 4X 60.7%, Space 17%, Strategy 9.3%, Sci-fi 8.3%, Indie 4.2%

  38. #38 Distant Worlds: Universe
    74% 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 65.2%, Space 15.8%, Sci-fi 9.8%, Strategy 6.3%, Singleplayer 1%

  39. #39 Plane Starship2:Galactic Contender
    72% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2024
    Dev: 爱芙尔
    Windows

    This is a 4x turn-base strategy game. You can develop your planet, expand your territory by colonizing and building space stations, research technology to unlock more ships, and ultimately discover and eliminate your enemies.

    Why similar: 4X 52.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 17.8%, Space 11.5%, Sci-fi 9.5%, Strategy 5.6%

  40. #40 Dawn of Andromeda
    73% matchMixed44% of 242 reviews2017
    Dev: Grey Wolf EntertainmentPub: Iceberg Interactive
    Windows
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 11.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Dawn of Andromeda is a pausable, real-time 4X space strategy game providing an accessible, fun and immersive experience, introducing fresh ideas to the genre. Build your empire, colonize new planets, interact with other factions and characters, research technologies and build great fleets.

    Why similar: 4X 62.4%, Space 14.3%, Sci-fi 9.9%, Strategy 9.3%, Indie 4.1%

  41. #41 Sid Meier's Starships
    73% matchMixed50% of 2,454 reviews2015
    Dev: Firaxis GamesPub: 2K
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Build and command a fleet of starships and travel between planets as you explore, build, negotiate, and fight to preserve your vision for humanity.

    Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 25.2%, Space 24.6%, 4X 22.8%, Sci-fi 15.5%, Strategy 9.7%

  42. #42 Defense of the Oasis
    71% matchVery Positive93% of 60 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 40.6%, Procedural Generation 18.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 16.4%, Resource Management 12.9%, Strategy 5%

  43. #43 Tachyon Wars
    72% matchMixed40% of 10 reviews2021
    Dev: Fair Games
    Windows

    Tachyon Wars is a sci-fi real-time space strategy game. It introduces seriously deep gameplay with an emphasis on fleet control. Open space to explore, large-scale battles, crafty AI. All of it is well seasoned with novel real-time game mechanics.

    Why similar: 4X 52.3%, Space 14.3%, Sci-fi 11.2%, Strategy 7.8%, Aliens 6.9%

  44. #44 Orbit Economica
    70% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2025
    Dev: Phoenix SmithPub: Parallel Games
    Windows

    Trade, Build, Spy, Negotiate, and Battle for total control of the galaxy's riches. Become the backbone of galactic commerce in a grand strategy universe ripe with opportunity for exploitation and conquest.

    Why similar: 4X 39.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.1%, Procedural Generation 13.3%, Resource Management 9.8%, Sci-fi 6.9%

  45. #45 Space Imperia 4X
    71% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Breich Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    A faithful digital adaptation of the acclaimed board game Space Empires 4X by GMT Games, beloved by wargamers for almost two decades. Command the rise of your civilization and the fall of others, all in one to two hours.

    Why similar: 4X 48.6%, Space 15%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.8%, Sci-fi 10.6%, Tabletop 8.5%

  46. #46 Space Empires I
    71% matchMixed54% of 13 reviews2020
    Dev: Malfador MachinationsPub: Strategy First
    Windows

    Space Empires I is the first chapter of the Space Empires series. A classic galactic conquest and turn-based strategy video game where you are the leader of a race of intelligent beings building large spaceships for interplanetary and interstellar travel through warp points between star systems.

    Why similar: 4X 48.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 17.3%, Space 8.2%, Strategy 8.2%, Sci-fi 8%

  47. #47 Myriads: Renaissance
    69% 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 44.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 16.4%, Procedural Generation 15.1%, Resource Management 11.2%, Strategy 5.2%

  48. #48 Space Empires III
    70% matchPositive80% of 41 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 48.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 19.2%, Strategy 8.3%, Space 7%, Sci-fi 7%

  49. #49 Children of the Galaxy
    70% 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 69.8%, Sci-fi 13.6%, Strategy 9.8%, Indie 6.8%

  50. #50 Moons That Belong
    69% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: v4.games
    Windows

    Embark on a journey of strategy and domination in Moons That Belong, a 2D space strategy game that challenges your tactical prowess. Command your fleet, conquer planets, and outsmart your opponents in this visually captivating and intellectually engaging adventure.

    Why similar: 4X 49.9%, Procedural Generation 17.7%, Resource Management 14.3%, Space 13.7%, Strategy 4.1%

  51. #51 Uncharted Space - project 3062
    69% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2022
    Dev: Kong Linghui
    Windows

    In this game, you are a leader, leading a force of army to fight other forces in the deep spaces. You will plunder their resources, build your homelands, explore and expand, managing your army both strategically and tactically. This will be a saga written with blood and fire.

    Why similar: 4X 48.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 18.1%, Strategy 7.9%, Aliens 7.7%, Space 6.8%

  52. #52 Alpha One
    68% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Space Capsule Games
    Windows

    Alpha One is a top-down action, 4X-lite strategy game. Each action level is a turn in a strategic conflict as you race to collect resources, acquire upgrades, expand territory and build defenses. All to find a way home!

    Why similar: 4X 50.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 16.2%, Space 9.6%, Sci-fi 9%, Aliens 7.1%

  53. #53 Space Tyrant
    68% matchVery Positive84% of 613 reviews2018
    Dev: Blue Wizard Digital
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 9.9 hrs≥1hr: 62%

    Terrorize the galaxy for fun and profit! Space Tyrant is a surprisingly deep beer & pretzels strategy game set in a darkly humorous future. Build a mighty space force, disintegrate peaceful aliens, and rule irresponsibly on your relentless march to total domination.

    Why similar: 4X 49.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 19.9%, Sci-fi 11.8%, Strategy 6.6%, Space 4.3%

  54. #54 TerraMartis4x
    67% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: LeBroGames
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    For gamers who love Master of Orion and Homeworld but want something new and different. For gamers with a small time budget. A lightweight fresh take on the space 4x game genre about the war between Terra and Mars.

    Why similar: 4X 52.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 17.4%, Space 8.6%, Sci-fi 7.7%, Strategy 5.4%

  55. #55 The Mystic
    68% 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 56.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 20.5%, Procedural Generation 10.7%, Strategy 9%, 2D 2.6%

  56. #56 Imperial Kingdoms
    67% 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 56.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.7%, Resource Management 8.2%, Strategy 8.1%, Management 7.6%

  57. #57 Galactic Empire
    67% matchMixed63% of 19 reviews2023
    Dev: Kielan xDPub: NeuroCore Studios
    Windows

    Galactic Empire is a 2D turn-based strategy game where you, as the Commander, decide the fate of the entire universe. Expand your planet, explore solar systems, play cards in cantinas, modify your ships and conquer more planets.

    Why similar: 4X 48.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.8%, Space 12.3%, Sci-fi 10.5%, Management 5.3%

  58. #58 Stellar Reach
    65% matchMostly Positive78% of 32 reviews2025
    Dev: Stelleas
    Windows

    Stellar Reach is a 4X hard sci-fi strategy game where you control a faction vying for dominance across a hostile galactic frontier. Guide your empire through conquest, prosperity, or industrial power as you advance through six distinct tech trees and forge your path to victory.

    Why similar: 4X 54.4%, Space 12.7%, Sci-fi 12.1%, Procedural Generation 9.2%, Strategy 5.4%

  59. #59 Underfoot Queens
    66% 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 45.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.5%, Procedural Generation 13.4%, Resource Management 11.5%, Management 4.9%

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