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  1. #1 Commanders Fury
    97% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: RoboFox Games LLC
    Windows

    Take command of the war machine of an empire in this 4x RTS hybrid. Fight battles with your flagship fleet in fully 3D real-time space combat. Recruit, train and dispatch commanders. Give them orders, directives and equip their fleets. Manage your empire’s supply logistics and fleet operations.

    Why similar: 4X 27%, RTS 15.1%, Grand Strategy 14.8%, Space 9.7%, Real Time Tactics 7.8%

  2. #2 Solar Wave
    96% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: SavGus Studio
    Windows

    A large-scale 4X strategy game with indirect control and a focus on simulating a space empire. Capture systems, develop your economy and logistics, call up hundreds of powerful fleets and watch them incinerate enemies of the Solar Empire.

    Why similar: 4X 26.7%, Grand Strategy 21.6%, RTS 13.1%, Space 9.6%, Management 6.2%

  3. #3 Stellar Reach
    95% 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 32.6%, Grand Strategy 17.4%, RTS 10.8%, Space 9.7%, Strategy 6%

  4. #4 Star Ruler
    96% 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 39.3%, Grand Strategy 14.6%, RTS 14.4%, Space 14%, Strategy 11.2%

  5. #5 Distant Worlds: Universe
    94% 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 43%, Grand Strategy 17.9%, Space 13.2%, Strategy 7.6%, RTS 7.2%

  6. #6 Tachyon Wars
    94% 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 33.7%, Grand Strategy 22.1%, Space 11.7%, Real Time Tactics 11.7%, Strategy 9.3%

  7. #7 Ascendance
    93% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Torchdrive
    Windows

    Ascendance is a real-time space strategy game that sees you lead your civilisation into a vast and mysterious galaxy. Experience an immersive journey with detailed civilisations, deeply-simulated economies, internal politics, nuanced diplomacy, and intense space battles.

    Why similar: 4X 27.1%, Grand Strategy 20.6%, RTS 14%, Space 8.4%, Management 5.6%

  8. #8 Antropico: Colonies
    92% matchNo user reviews2027
    Dev: Scassius Systems
    Windows · Linux

    Un gioco di strategia spaziale su larga scala che mira a costruire e mantenere il potere in una galassia simulata. Costruisci, sviluppa e sopravvivi in ​​una galassia plasmata dalla storia e conseguenze.

    Why similar: 4X 29.7%, Grand Strategy 26.6%, Strategy 9.1%, Simulation 8.2%, Space 7.1%

  9. #9 Distant Worlds 2
    91% 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 38.6%, Grand Strategy 26.2%, Space 10.6%, Strategy 9.1%, Simulation 8.4%

  10. #10 AI War 2
    91% matchVery Positive88% of 1,533 reviews2019
    Dev: Arcen Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    The most devious and acclaimed artificial intelligence in strategy gaming is better than ever. A grand strategy/RTS hybrid that reverses many conventions of both genres. Take territory without attracting attention, build your empire with care, and adapt to an ever-evolving galactic battleground.

    Why similar: 4X 29.6%, Grand Strategy 21%, RTS 11%, Real Time Tactics 9.7%, Space 6.2%

  11. #11 Structura
    90% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2021
    Dev: Binary Station Studio
    Windows · Linux

    Structura is a rather unique sci-fi real-time strategy set in space. Its a hybrid of rts and fps, with emphasis on combat and survival. Build your economy for war, modify the unit by adding components, explore, expand, and survive the savage waves of enemy attacks.

    Why similar: 4X 29.3%, Grand Strategy 21.2%, RTS 16.1%, Real Time Tactics 12.2%, Strategy 5.4%

  12. #12 Sovereign Stars
    89% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2024
    Dev: KYDEN
    Windows

    Build your galactic empire, conquer planets and emerge as the last player standing in this real-time strategy game.

    Why similar: 4X 30.8%, Grand Strategy 23.4%, Real Time Tactics 14.2%, Strategy 5.8%, Management 5.7%

  13. #13 Small Kingdoms Prologue
    89% matchMostly Positive75% of 32 reviews2023
    Dev: Bad Logic Studios
    Windows

    Rule a small fantasy kingdom and conquer your rival as you build up your cities and armies on the world map and command your troops on the battlefield. Small Kingdoms is a streamlined grand strategy and real-time strategy game, the Small Kingdoms Prologue is a free introductory campaign

    Why similar: 4X 28.7%, Grand Strategy 23.5%, RTS 15.8%, Real Time Tactics 13.3%, Strategy 5.5%

  14. #14 Red Pearl Pirates
    87% matchNo user reviews2025
    Dev: Eoin Tolster
    Windows · Linux

    Command vast fleets in epic space battles, master a turn-based galactic campaign, and unite a pirate rebellion to find the legendary Red Pearl and stand against the tyrannical Z-Army. They can't take the stars from us!

    Why similar: Grand Strategy 26.8%, 4X 26.1%, Real Time Tactics 14.4%, Space 7.6%, Simulation 7.3%

  15. #15 Galactic Inheritors
    88% 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 43.9%, Grand Strategy 20.2%, Space 18.6%, Strategy 9.5%, Sci-fi 5.6%

  16. #16 Heathen Engineering's Terran
    86% matchMostly Negative33% of 15 reviews2019
    Dev: Heathen Engineering
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Galactic Strategy | Tactics | Action! Found an empire and expand across the stars, command massive fleets in interstellar conflicts and pilot powerful warships as you battle for victory in Heathen Engineering’s Terran.

    Why similar: 4X 31.8%, Grand Strategy 21%, Real Time Tactics 14.8%, Space 12.7%, Strategy 10.8%

  17. #17 Star Ruler 2
    86% 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 44.5%, RTS 20.4%, Space 15.9%, Strategy 10.1%, Sci-fi 7.3%

  18. #18 Power & Revolution 2021 Edition
    85% matchMixed56% of 836 reviews2021
    Dev: Eversim
    Windows · Mac

    A new expansion of the ultra-realistic simulator of today's world where you play as the head of state or as the opposition! New Features for 2021: administration of the EU, Covid vaccinations, Biden's Challenge, political coalitions, diplomatic negotiations, worldwide tax and free-trade agreements.

    Why similar: 4X 26.6%, Grand Strategy 20.4%, RTS 13.5%, Real Time Tactics 11.2%, Management 5.5%

  19. #19 Power & Revolution 2022 Edition
    84% matchMixed59% of 961 reviews2022
    Dev: Eversim
    Windows · Mac

    New edition of the ultrarealistic simulator of today's world where you play as the head of state or as the opposition! Major developments: the war in the Ukraine and all of its consequences, conspiracy theories, fake news, interference by secret services, animal welfare and climate objectives.

    Why similar: 4X 27.9%, Grand Strategy 21.9%, RTS 13.7%, Real Time Tactics 11.3%, Simulation 5.7%

  20. #20 Dune: Spice Wars
    83% matchMostly Positive79% of 13,257 reviews2023
    Dev: Shiro GamesPub: Funcom
    Windows
    Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 16.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    A 4X real-time strategy game from the developers of the critically acclaimed Northgard. Set in Frank Herbert’s groundbreaking Dune universe, you must lead your faction and battle for control and dominance over the harsh desert planet of Arrakis.

    Why similar: 4X 24.2%, Grand Strategy 18.3%, RTS 13.2%, Real Time Tactics 11.4%, Management 10.3%

  21. #21 New Stars
    82% match5 user reviews60% of 5 reviews2026
    Dev: adamjr
    Windows · Linux

    Expand your own galactic empire across new stars, research technologies, and challenge great alien powers in this immersive 4X grand strategy game. Build interstellar colonies, and starbases to gather more resources. Explore a unique galaxy full of secrets, great perils, and limitless possibilities.

    Why similar: 4X 28.7%, Grand Strategy 21.9%, Real Time Tactics 12.6%, Space 9.2%, Strategy 5%

  22. #22 Gate Builders
    82% 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%, Grand Strategy 23.6%, Space 9.4%, Management 9.2%, Sci-fi 5.7%

  23. #23 StarDrive
    84% 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 50.3%, RTS 15.9%, Space 15.1%, Strategy 10.8%, Sci-fi 5.5%

  24. #24 Stellar Monarch 2
    81% 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 44.6%, Grand Strategy 31.1%, Space 9.6%, Strategy 9.1%, Sci-fi 5.6%

  25. #25 Star Zeal 4x
    81% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Akuu Digital Entertainment
    Windows

    Star Zeal is a space based 4x strategy and rpg hybrid. A mixture between a procedural, open ended RPG and a space civilization builder. Go on an adventure with your character and their faction whilst making friends, enemies and exploring a vast galaxy.

    Why similar: 4X 28.5%, Grand Strategy 21.1%, RTS 14.3%, Real Time Tactics 11%, Space 5.5%

  26. #26 Stellaris
    80% matchVery Positive86% of 191,915 reviews2016
    Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 19.5 hrsMean: 142.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Explore a galaxy full of wonders in this sci-fi grand strategy game from Paradox Development Studios. Interact with diverse alien races, discover strange new worlds with unexpected events and expand the reach of your empire. Each new adventure holds almost limitless possibilities.

    Why similar: 4X 32.1%, Grand Strategy 27.2%, Space 14.1%, Sci-fi 6%, Strategy 6%

  27. #27 SandTable War: Three Kingdoms
    79% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: 古玩工作室
    Windows

    "SandTable War: Three Kingdoms" is a strategic simulation game set during the Three Kingdoms period. Here you can play as various factions from Three Kingdoms history to conquer cities and lands, unify the realm. With abundant historical officers and scenarios, come restore the Han Dynasty!

    Why similar: Grand Strategy 24.5%, 4X 24.3%, RTS 16.3%, Real Time Tactics 11.5%, Simulation 6%

  28. #28 Final Vanguard
    79% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Heavy Pepper Inc.
    Windows

    Rule a living interstellar empire in this real-time 4X grand strategy. Make decisions that shape civilian lives, manage fragile supply lines, lead military conquests, and decide whether your civilization thrives or collapses under its own expansion.

    Why similar: 4X 28.3%, Grand Strategy 21.6%, RTS 14.2%, Space 9.8%, Management 7.2%

  29. #29 Reshaping Mars
    78% matchVery Positive85% of 831 reviews2023
    Dev: TholusPub: Yooreka Studio
    Windows
    Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 18.4 hrs≥1hr: 62%

    「Reshaping Mars」is a colony simulation game on Mars, you will start by gathering resources, storing food, accepting immigrants, and building a better colony together. Develop powerful technologies for Mars Reshaping, make Mars great agai..sorry, just great. Don't forget to make the residents happy.

    Why similar: 4X 24.8%, Grand Strategy 19%, RTS 16.7%, Space 8.3%, Management 6.5%

  30. #30 StarFringe: Adversus
    77% matchMixed65% of 231 reviews2023
    Dev: CasualogicPub: Conglomerate 5
    Windows

    This is the story about the beginning of the conquest of outer space by earthlings. It began as a global idea of saving mankind from hunger and lack of resources, and ended as a brutal and merciless war in space far from Earth.

    Why similar: 4X 25.7%, RTS 19.4%, Grand Strategy 16.7%, Space 11.2%, Real Time Tactics 9.9%

  31. #31 Uncharted Space - project 3062
    78% 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 33.9%, RTS 20.9%, Real Time Tactics 15.4%, Strategy 10.2%, Space 6.1%

  32. #32 Starithm
    77% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Game Orithm
    Windows

    Become the dominant star-fairing-civilization throughout the procedurally generated star systems. The player must establish/pursue: (1) Ideology; (2) Population; (3) Military assets; (4) 4x dominance (5) Technologies; (6) Artificial Evolution; (7) Cyber attacks; (8) Peace or war.

    Why similar: 4X 34.7%, Grand Strategy 25.9%, RTS 16.8%, Simulation 7.1%, Strategy 6.8%

  33. #33 World Warfare & Economics
    76% matchMixed63% of 666 reviews2023
    Dev: Okron Studio
    Windows · Mac

    Take control of any nation and shape its future. Manage resources, trade, and taxes, engage in real-time warfare, navigate global diplomacy, and react to dynamic world events. Build a thriving economy, forge alliances, and command armies in a constantly evolving world!

    Why similar: 4X 24.6%, Grand Strategy 20.9%, RTS 13.4%, Real Time Tactics 11.7%, Management 5.2%

  34. #34 Cosmist
    75% 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 42.8%, Grand Strategy 29.5%, Space 10.5%, Strategy 6.8%, Sci-fi 4.6%

  35. #35 Rivers of Chaos
    76% matchNo user reviews2024
    Dev: Bugarug GamesPub: Burgarug Games
    Windows

    Conquer the galaxy in this cinematic, battle-simulator. Each playthrough offering a completely unique galaxy, over 100 total specialized ships to command, and distinct commanders to lead your people. Pick your favorite faction and lead your forces into a dynamically generated battlefield.

    Why similar: 4X 32.2%, Grand Strategy 28.4%, Space 13.1%, Management 8.7%, Sci-fi 5.9%

  36. #36 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 43.2%, Grand Strategy 25.8%, Strategy 9.3%, Simulation 9.1%, Management 4.2%

  37. #37 Space Empires I
    75% 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 34.9%, Grand Strategy 22.4%, Management 11.6%, Strategy 10.9%, Space 7.6%

  38. #38 Dynasty Protocol
    73% matchPositive80% of 25 reviews2025
    Dev: Ellipses Studios
    Windows

    Command your space fleet, mine asteroids, and conquer colonies in this immersive real-time strategy game. Build powerful space stations, upgrade your ships through combat experience, and manage vital resources as you expand your dynasty across a star system.

    Why similar: 4X 33.1%, Grand Strategy 24.8%, Real Time Tactics 14.6%, Space 11.7%, Strategy 6.9%

  39. #39 Stellar Sovereigns
    73% matchMixed69% of 29 reviews2023
    Dev: Imagined Reality
    Windows

    Indie 4X space strategy game with TB empire management and RTS combat set in a 3D star cluster. Build an interstellar empire by colonizing and conquering star systems, develop your colonies establish trade routes and construct fleets from a range of retrofittable capital & escort class vessels.

    Why similar: 4X 30.8%, Grand Strategy 22.9%, RTS 12.9%, Real Time Tactics 9.8%, Space 8.5%

  40. #40 Stellar Dynasty
    73% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Joshua R.D. Wilson
    Windows

    A sci-fi, 4X, real-time strategy game. Build, fight, and explore to survive against an unstoppable alien threat. Carry the fight from one galaxy to the next as you battle back from the brink of extinction, and unlock the secrets of the past to restore your people to the path of galactic super power.

    Why similar: 4X 35.1%, RTS 14.2%, Space 13%, Real Time Tactics 11.8%, Strategy 7.1%

  41. #41 AI War: Fleet Command
    74% matchVery Positive82% of 1,594 reviews2009
    Dev: Arcen Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    "You are outgunned. You are massively outnumbered. You must win." These are your orders. Humanity has already fought its war against the machines -- and lost. AI death squads stand watch over every planet and every wormhole, the few remaining human settlements are held captive in orbiting bubbles, and the AIs have turned their...

    Why similar: 4X 23.7%, Strategy 19.7%, RTS 19.6%, Grand Strategy 17.9%, Space 11.6%

  42. #42 Thrive: Heavy Lies The Crown
    71% matchMixed61% of 436 reviews2025
    Dev: Zugalu EntertainmentPub: PlaySide
    Windows
    Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 11.2 hrs≥1hr: 63%

    Thrive: Heavy Lies the Crown is a complex city builder, where the fate of your kingdom hinges on your every decision. Explore this medieval land alone or with friends, make tough moral choices and conquer your foes in RTS combat. Will you struggle to survive, or find the strength to Thrive?

    Why similar: 4X 35.5%, Grand Strategy 20.5%, RTS 12.6%, Real Time Tactics 10.5%, Management 6.4%

  43. #43 STAR WARS™ Rebellion
    72% matchVery Positive90% of 1,462 reviews2016
    Dev: Coolhand InteractivePub: LucasArts
    Windows
    Median: 12 minMean: 22.5 hrs≥1hr: 31%

    It is a time of great upheaval. The first Death Star has been destroyed, marking a major victory for the Rebellion. But the Empire remains strong. As commander, you must choose to take control of either the Rebel Alliance or the Galactic Empire. Your goal: complete domination of the galaxy.

    Why similar: Grand Strategy 31.1%, 4X 24.3%, Strategy 16.7%, RTS 15.9%, Sci-fi 5.8%

  44. #44 Elemental Empire
    70% match4 user reviews50% of 4 reviews2024
    Dev: WizardingGames
    Windows · Mac

    An economic 4x strategy in a space filled with magic and procedurally generated planets. Build your own empire and become the sole ruler of a new world.

    Why similar: 4X 41.7%, Grand Strategy 33.9%, Space 11.4%, Strategy 6.8%, Resource Management 4.2%

  45. #45 Polaris Sector
    72% matchMostly Positive72% of 471 reviews2016
    Dev: SoftWarWarePub: Slitherine Ltd.
    Windows

    Can anyone build an empire in a place like this? Other factions are naturally suspicious of newcomers and may wage war at the first sign of unidentified craft. Here, a natural death is an uncommon luxury.

    Why similar: 4X 34.7%, Grand Strategy 20.8%, Real Time Tactics 12.7%, Space 11.5%, Strategy 7.6%

  46. #46 CIVIREVIVAL
    70% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: DIMENSION CREATIONS LIMITED
    Windows

    In this 4X + RPG strategy game, lead humanity’s last ark and rebuild a new home among the mysterious ruins of the stars. Starting from nothing, you will develop technology, build powerful fleets, resist external threats, and shape the rebirth of human civilization.

    Why similar: 4X 25.6%, Grand Strategy 18.8%, RTS 16.1%, Space 13%, Strategy 6.8%

  47. #47 Three Kingdoms: Innovatory
    69% matchMixed59% of 973 reviews2024
    Dev: 瞬息万变工作室Pub: Moment HK
    Windows

    This is a classic historical simulation + real-time strategy game, where you will go back to the era of the Three Kingdoms and play as various renowned sovereigns.

    Why similar: 4X 31.5%, Grand Strategy 23.3%, RTS 18.2%, Real Time Tactics 16.8%, Strategy 5.4%

  48. #48 NULLSPACE
    69% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Kaigan Games
    Windows

    Experience epic space battles in NULLSPACE, a story driven real-time strategy set in a retrofuturistic universe. Command massive fleets across the battlefield or jump in and take direct control of individual squadrons. Lead your forces to victory in visceral space combat.

    Why similar: Grand Strategy 22%, 4X 21.5%, RTS 15%, Real Time Tactics 13.8%, Space 9%

  49. #49 Star Trek: Infinite
    69% matchMixed42% of 3,468 reviews2023
    Dev: Nimble Giant EntertainmentPub: Paradox Interactive
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 19.2 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    Star Trek: Infinite is a grand strategy experience that lets you play your own Star Trek story as the leader of one of four major factions in the galaxy. Follow the specially crafted story or blaze your own trail in the first Star Trek grand strategy game.

    Why similar: 4X 31.8%, Grand Strategy 25.5%, RTS 14%, Space 10.3%, Management 7.8%

  50. #50 Seven Kingdoms 2 HD
    70% matchVery Positive81% of 397 reviews2015
    Dev: Enlight Software Limited
    Windows
    Median: 12 minMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 30%

    Get ready for an exciting real-time strategy game experience like no other with Seven Kingdoms 2! Say goodbye to the monotony of resource gathering and army building, its unique gameplay offers a thrilling blend of city management, trade, industry, espionage, diplomacy, and conquest!

    Why similar: 4X 26.7%, RTS 18.6%, Grand Strategy 15.8%, Real Time Tactics 8.4%, Economy 6.9%

  51. #51 Astronomics Rise of a New Empire
    68% matchMixed50% of 18 reviews2024
    Dev: JayFiArts
    Windows

    Astronomics Rise of a New Empire is an easy-to-learn real-time global strategy(4X) game. Control your faction in an intergalactic conflict. Manage your economy, conduct diplomatic negotiations and build a fleet to rule the galaxy.

    Why similar: 4X 29.9%, Grand Strategy 24%, RTS 15.2%, Space 10.6%, Management 8%

  52. #52 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 41.4%, Grand Strategy 27.9%, Management 11.4%, Strategy 11.1%, Economy 4.8%

  53. #53 HARD VOID
    66% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2025
    Dev: jejoxdev
    Windows · Linux

    HARD VOID is a 4X turn-based space strategy game in a lovecraftian universe. Lead your species across galaxies and multiple dimensions to build an Empire. Design your spaceships, assemble your fleets and fight for supremacy. But beware, unthinkable Eldritch horrors lurk in the vast darkness.

    Why similar: 4X 35.8%, Grand Strategy 21.8%, Space 11.4%, Sci-fi 5.8%, Strategy 5.7%

  54. #54 Total War: PHARAOH DYNASTIES
    66% matchMostly Positive78% of 6,190 reviews2024
    Dev: CREATIVE ASSEMBLYPub: SEGA
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 14.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Wage total war across the ancient world from the Aegean to Mesopotamia in this free addition to Total War: PHARAOH. Challenge the Bronze Age Collapse by building your own dynasty and leading your faction to victory with new cultures, new units and dramatic new battle mechanics.

    Why similar: 4X 38%, Grand Strategy 28.9%, RTS 18.1%, Strategy 10.2%, Capitalism 4.6%

  55. #55 Relentless Expanse
    65% matchVery Positive90% of 102 reviews2025
    Dev: Cowmera Games
    Windows

    Capture and upgrade planets, outsmart your enemies, and conquer the galaxy! Simple yet addicting, you can play alone or outsmart your friends in this 2D top-down space RTS. Completely free, no monetization, just fun!

    Why similar: Grand Strategy 26.4%, RTS 21.1%, Real Time Tactics 15.9%, Space 12.1%, Strategy 7.6%

  56. #56 Galactic Ruler
    67% matchMixed49% of 121 reviews2022
    Dev: BattleGoat Studios
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 96%

    Galactic Ruler offers real time strategy game play at both planetary level and in space! Lead your faction in diplomacy or conquest across a procedurally generated galactic map where any system might hold hostile enemies or resource riches. Develop advanced technologies to rule the galaxy!

    Why similar: 4X 27.1%, Grand Strategy 20.2%, Real Time Tactics 18%, RTS 11.8%, Space 9.6%

  57. #57 Periphery Online
    67% matchMixed64% of 39 reviews2022
    Dev: Aleksandr Nagaev
    Windows

    A refugee capsule lands on an uninhabited planet. You have to survive, rebuild civilization and, if possible, regain control over the Earth. One big universe, one endless pvp session for all players.

    Why similar: 4X 24%, RTS 21.9%, Grand Strategy 21%, Space 13%, Sci-fi 6.5%

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