- #1 CIVIREVIVAL
97% 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: Wargame 19.6%, 4X 14.3% ★, Grand Strategy 14.3% ★, RTS 12.6%, Space Sim 11.9% ★
- #2 Structura
96% 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 19% ★, Grand Strategy 18.7% ★, Space Sim 14.7% ★, RTS 14.5%, Real Time Tactics 12%
- #3 Star Trek: Infinite
96% 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: Grand Strategy 19.8% ★, 4X 18.1% ★, Science 11.4% ★, RTS 11.1%, Space Sim 10% ★
- #4 Near Sol
95% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2022
Dev: LTide
Windows · Mac · Linux
Space 4X game with the ability to build factories, extract resources, with characters, internal and external markets ... Take part in the discussion of the game, share your vision)
Why similar: Grand Strategy 22% ★, 4X 21.5% ★, RTS 15%, Real Time Tactics 13.8%, Space 9%
- #5 Deep Dark Forest
94% matchPositive86% of 49 reviews2025
Dev: pixiangames
Windows
You will have to lead the civilization, develop the economy, enhance the technology, stabilize the people and colonize new galaxies; when encountering unknown civilizations, will you hide yourself or communicate with them in a friendly way? In this "dark forest", every decision will be crucial.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 18.4% ★, Space Sim 13.6% ★, RTS 13.3%, Wargame 13%, Real Time Tactics 12.3%
- #6 Small Kingdoms Prologue
94% 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: Grand Strategy 21.1% ★, 4X 18.9% ★, RTS 14.6%, Wargame 13.6%, Real Time Tactics 13.3%
- #7 Solar Wave
93% 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: Grand Strategy 21.9% ★, 4X 19.9% ★, RTS 13.6%, Wargame 13.4%, Space 10.7%
- #8 StarFringe: Adversus
92% 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: RTS 16.9%, 4X 16% ★, Grand Strategy 14.2% ★, Base Building 11.5%, Wargame 10.9%
- #9 Riftborne
91% matchPositive100% of 14 reviews2026
Dev: Pitio Productions
Windows
Riftborne is a classic terminal based, real time, grand strategy game. Construct space ships. Take part in factional warfare. Hire galactic hit-men on your rivals. Raid neighbors for rare resources. Train spies to infiltrate enemy bases for key intel. Grow your empire to dominate the galaxy.
Why similar: 4X 14.7% ★, Grand Strategy 14.2% ★, Space Sim 12.4% ★, Wargame 11.7%, RTS 10.7%
- #10 Descending Empires
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Parcyval
Windows
A multiplayer space RTS blending in depth mechanics with fast paced skirmish matches. control and manage an empire together with your team in large-scale online battles
Why similar: Grand Strategy 18.4% ★, 4X 16.4% ★, Space Sim 13.5% ★, RTS 13.3%, Wargame 12%
- #11 War For Galaxy: New Era
90% matchMostly Negative41% of 37 reviews2023
Dev: UAB Kinelija
Windows · Mac
Become the ruler of the entire Galaxy: colonize planets, extract resources, build defenses and fight in planetary battles!
Why similar: 4X 20% ★, Grand Strategy 15.5% ★, RTS 14.4%, Wargame 14%, Space Sim 12% ★
- #12 春秋
89% matchMixed61% of 400 reviews2022
Dev: weiqianPub: INDIECN
Windows
此为以春秋时代为背景,历史战略类即时制游戏。两千多年前华夏大地锦绣山河一眼尽收,可在其间建造城郭,构筑关隘,修筑长城,农商、车船、战阵行走其间。礼崩乐坏,百家兴起、诸侯争霸、异族入侵、合纵连横,列国之伐兵、伐交、伐谋就此展开。磅礴壮丽的春秋画卷待君前来指点江山!
Why similar: RTS 17.9%, Grand Strategy 17% ★, Real Time Tactics 13%, Base Building 12%, Wargame 11.6%
- #13 Creeper World 4
89% matchVery Positive95% of 4,620 reviews2020
Dev: Knuckle Cracker
Windows
Median: 12.2 hrsMean: 29.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%
The unstoppable fluid enemy has returned and destroyed every world in its path! Defend against Creeper as it floods across the 3D terrain in this real time strategy game where the enemy is a fluid.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 18% ★, Wargame 16.2%, Real Time Tactics 15.1%, RTS 14.5%, Space 9.5%
- #14 WarOS
88% matchPositive86% of 43 reviews2025
Dev: The7 Studio
Windows
Step into the world of galactic combat in "WarOS", a Chinese sci-fi game! It creates its own structure, integrating the core gameplay of RTS with the details, plot and growth system of RPG, simplifying complex micro-manipulation, and making the game experience both fun and exhilarating.
Why similar: Wargame 16%, RTS 15.7%, Real Time Tactics 15%, Space Sim 10.9% ★, Base Building 10.1%
- #15 Beyond Astra
87% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Nebule Games
Windows
Lead your civilization in a galaxy brimming with life and intrigue. Seamlessly explore and expand across uncharted worlds, from their surfaces to the stars. Forge your destiny in this sci-fi 4X offering a unique blend of grand strategy, planetary city-building, and RTS combat.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 18.4% ★, 4X 18.4% ★, Wargame 13%, RTS 10.9%, Base Building 8.5%
- #16 Star Zeal 4x
86% 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: Grand Strategy 19.4% ★, 4X 19.3% ★, Space Sim 13.6% ★, RTS 13.5%, Real Time Tactics 11.3%
- #17 Castle Conquest: Medieval Strategy
86% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2024
Dev: FrostFire
Windows
A simple strategy about capturing castles. Build up your forces, manage armies and capture enemy fortresses. Build buildings in castles and use strategic tricks. Capture all the fortresses to win.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 24.2% ★, Wargame 17.4%, RTS 16.6%, Real Time Tactics 15.2%, Building 7.8%
- #18 Stellar Sovereigns
85% 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: Grand Strategy 20.2% ★, 4X 20% ★, Space Sim 15.7% ★, RTS 11.7%, Real Time Tactics 9.6%
- #19 Star Conqueror 舰队指挥官
84% matchMixed58% of 19 reviews2024
Dev: MirrorAlice Studio
Windows
Engage in real-time battles with customizable space warships. Explore the galaxy, forge alliances, develop powerful ships, and defeat alien invaders.
Why similar: Wargame 17.9%, 4X 15.8% ★, Space Sim 14.6% ★, Real Time Tactics 14.6%, Space 11%
- #20 Three Kingdoms: Innovatory
83% 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: Grand Strategy 20.3% ★, 4X 20.2% ★, Wargame 18.2%, Real Time Tactics 16.3%, RTS 16.3%
- #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: Grand Strategy 20.6% ★, 4X 19.8% ★, Real Time Tactics 13.2%, Space Sim 12.7% ★, Wargame 11.5%
- #22 Final Vanguard
82% 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: Grand Strategy 20.1% ★, 4X 19.3% ★, RTS 13.6%, Wargame 12.7%, Space 10%
- #23 Gemini Wars
84% matchMostly Negative32% of 165 reviews2012
Dev: Camel 101
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Take control of a fleet commander returned from exile, rise through the ranks of the United Space Federation forces and join an epic war across the stars.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 18.5% ★, 4X 18.1% ★, Wargame 13.8%, Space Sim 12.2% ★, RTS 11.7%
- #24 Reshaping Mars
81% 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: Grand Strategy 17.7% ★, 4X 17% ★, RTS 16%, Base Building 11.4%, Building 9.4%
- #25 Sovereign Stars
80% 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: Grand Strategy 23.8% ★, 4X 23.1% ★, Wargame 16.6%, Real Time Tactics 16.2%, Space 6.2%
- #26 Galactic Ruler
81% 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: Grand Strategy 17.8% ★, Real Time Tactics 17.6%, 4X 17.5% ★, Space Sim 13.6% ★, RTS 10.6%
- #27 Rivers of Chaos
79% 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: Grand Strategy 26.4% ★, 4X 22% ★, Wargame 15.7%, Space 13.4%, Management 8.6%
- #28 NationWar:Annals
79% matchMixed68% of 168 reviews2021
Dev: Yiming
Windows
This is a deep focus on the Spring and Autumn period of the Warring States period of the grand strategy and real-time combat fusion sandbox game.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 18.6% ★, 4X 18.5% ★, RTS 14.4%, Wargame 13.7%, Real Time Tactics 13.5%
- #29 Dune: Spice Wars
77% 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: Grand Strategy 18.2% ★, 4X 17.6% ★, RTS 13.4%, Real Time Tactics 12.7%, Management 10.9%
- #30 Foundation: Galactic Frontier
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: FunPlus International AG
Windows
Command Asimov's OFFICIAL Foundation universe! Live the life as an interstellar trader to exploit your trade routes! Build your starship home, crush enemies in explosive shootouts & outsmart rivals with fleet strategies in epic space wars - with new content expanding your saga!
Why similar: Wargame 22.5%, 4X 17.8% ★, RTS 14.7%, Space 13%, Base Building 12.1%
- #31 Sins of a Solar Empire®: Rebellion
78% matchVery Positive93% of 16,246 reviews2012
Dev: Ironclad Games CorporationPub: Stardock Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 16.6 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Command a space-faring empire in Sins of a Solar Empire: Rebellion, the new stand-alone expansion that combines 4X depth with real-time strategy gameplay.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 18.3% ★, 4X 17.3% ★, Space Sim 13.7% ★, RTS 13%, Base Building 9.1%
- #32 Tachyon Wars
77% 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 26.5% ★, Grand Strategy 23.7% ★, Real Time Tactics 14%, Space 13.8%, Strategy 9%
- #33 Power & Revolution 2022 Edition
76% 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: Grand Strategy 22% ★, 4X 20.5% ★, Wargame 14.9%, RTS 14.1%, Real Time Tactics 12.7%
- #34 Space Tales
74% matchPositive100% of 12 reviews2026
Dev: Saigon Dragon Studios
Windows · Mac
A sci-fi real-time strategy game where you build fortified bases, manage resources, and command retro-futuristic armies against multiple asymmetric alien factions. Capture powerful enemy bosses and turn them into allies. Master unit control, base-building economics, and counter-strategy to survive.
Why similar: RTS 17.2%, Real Time Tactics 16%, Wargame 15.4%, Base Building 11.4%, Space 10.3%
- #35 Commanders Fury
75% 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 23.8% ★, RTS 18.7%, Grand Strategy 17.8% ★, Space 12.7%, Real Time Tactics 10.4%
- #36 Stellar Reach
73% 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 26.4% ★, Grand Strategy 19.2% ★, Science 12.6% ★, RTS 12.2%, Space 11.7%
- #37 Magine: War of Restoration
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: GreatZaochen
Windows
A real-time strategy game anyone can pick up, featuring “click-to-deploy” and “zero micromanagement”. On a continent of magic and engine, gather your remnants, rebuild under siege and restore a shattered empire. Say goodbye to complex RTS controls and enjoy the pure joy of strategy and epic battles!
Why similar: 4X 19.3% ★, Grand Strategy 17.5% ★, Wargame 17.3%, RTS 17.1%, Real Time Tactics 11.2%
- #38 Dust Fleet
73% matchMostly Positive76% of 209 reviews2023
Dev: Orbiting DiscoPub: indie.io
Windows
Assume command of a battle fleet and deploy immediately to the Dust Zone, commander. Our main food supply station has gone dark and the United Earth Nations (UEN) needs to know why in this 4X RTS space sim. Manage your ships, control space stations, and watch your back.
Why similar: 4X 23% ★, Real Time Tactics 17.7%, Space Sim 16.4% ★, Space 12%, Wargame 8.3%
- #39 The King's Campaign
73% match5 user reviews60% of 5 reviews2023
Dev: Bad Logic Studios
Windows
Conquer Medieval Europe and North Africa in a combination of Grand Strategy and Real-Time Strategy gameplay where you rule one of 28 kingdoms as you build and manage your cities, engage in diplomacy and command massive armies on the world map and on the battlefield
Why similar: Grand Strategy 22.8% ★, 4X 19.3% ★, RTS 14.9%, Wargame 14.4%, Real Time Tactics 10%
- #40 Poly Kingdom: Siege
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Mason Brignac
Windows · Mac
"Poly Kingdom: Siege" is a dynamic RTS taking you from a Native tribe to Roman Empire to Medieval kingdom! Engage in intense battles with siege weapons, traverse dangerous terrains, witness your empire evolve, and enjoy thrilling building destruction in this unique strategy game!
Why similar: 4X 23.8% ★, Wargame 17.4%, Real Time Tactics 15.5%, RTS 10.7%, Management 9.5%
- #41 SandTable War: Three Kingdoms
71% 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 24.7% ★, 4X 18% ★, RTS 16.9%, Wargame 15.3%, Real Time Tactics 13%
- #42 Power & Revolution 2021 Edition
72% 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: Grand Strategy 21.3% ★, 4X 20.4% ★, Wargame 15.2%, RTS 14.4%, Real Time Tactics 13%
- #43 3 Days War
70% matchVery Positive84% of 707 reviews2023
Dev: 荆棘鸟工作室
Windows
3 Days War is a unique multiplayer strategy war game. Integrating the mechanics of RTS+4X, it allows dozens of players to engage in a three-day real-time strategy competitionon. Commanders, use your skills, strategies, games and even deception to become the ultimate winner!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 19.2% ★, 4X 17% ★, RTS 14.2%, Wargame 13.9%, Real Time Tactics 13.1%
- #44 Thrive: Heavy Lies The Crown
69% 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 25.5% ★, Grand Strategy 20.1% ★, RTS 12.6%, Real Time Tactics 11.5%, Base Building 8.8%
- #45 Red Pearl Pirates
71% 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 28.6% ★, 4X 20.5% ★, Real Time Tactics 17.2%, Wargame 13.7%, Space 8.9%
- #46 Spider-Robots War
71% matchMixed60% of 30 reviews2021
Dev: Laush Dmitriy SergeevichPub: Laush Studio
Windows
This is a strategy game against artificial intelligence, in the style of science fiction
Why similar: Grand Strategy 20.5% ★, Space Sim 15.2% ★, Wargame 14.6%, RTS 13.9%, Real Time Tactics 11.6%
- #47 Starithm
70% 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: Grand Strategy 26.3% ★, 4X 25.8% ★, Wargame 17.8%, RTS 17.4%, Strategy 6.2%
- #48 Gunship Battle Total Warfare
68% matchMostly Positive73% of 177 reviews2025
Dev: JOYCITY
Windows
In a post-apocalyptic world submerged by the sea, the wake of the enemy is apparent at every turn. From turning the tides of naval warfare to dominating the skies in break-neck aerial combat, every decision you make will change the outcome of the battle.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 21.3% ★, 4X 21.2% ★, Wargame 15.5%, Real Time Tactics 14.8%, Base Building 7.7%
- #49 Knights of the Crusades
68% matchMostly Positive75% of 165 reviews2025
Dev: Reverie World StudiosPub: indie.io
Windows
Travel to the Holy Land with the First Crusades. Rise from a humble knight to the founding father of a world-spanning holy order. Lead through war, faith, diplomacy, and cunning schemes. Experience a unique blend of RTS, city-building, and sandbox gameplay, and shape history!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 25% ★, RTS 17.6%, Wargame 15.3%, 4X 14.3% ★, Real Time Tactics 10.2%
- #50 Kingdom Wars 4
70% matchMixed67% of 236 reviews2021
Dev: Reverie World StudiosPub: indie.io
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 39%
It's 1347, the time of the Hundred Years' War. In this historical grand strategy and RTS hybrid you play as one of 200 minor lords across medieval Europe, Africa or Middle East. Rise up to take over your Kingdom and be crowned, then fight to preserve your empire as Black Death descends on Europe.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 20.6% ★, 4X 16.4% ★, RTS 14.4%, Wargame 14.3%, Real Time Tactics 12.9%
- #51 Antimatter
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Geoffroy Pirard
Windows
Antimatter is a sandbox strategy game, colonise planets, build your city on the surface or the underground. Build your spacestation or control your own spaceships to explore a huge and living galaxy !
Why similar: Grand Strategy 22.8% ★, 4X 22.2% ★, Real Time Tactics 15.5%, Building 8.7%, Base Building 8.5%
- #52 TerraMartis4x
68% 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 27.3% ★, RTS 20%, Wargame 19%, Real Time Tactics 18.6%, Space 8.5%
- #53 Invaders
67% match5 user reviews60% of 5 reviews2025
Dev: GodSGameStudio
Windows
Invaders — a modern RTS of deep strategy and realism. Command your nation, manage supply lines, research technologies, and conquer a dynamic hex-based world with land, air, and naval forces. Every decision shapes your country's survival and dominance.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 31% ★, RTS 20.5%, Wargame 20.4%, Real Time Tactics 14.3%, Strategy 9.7%
- #54 Wonder Defense: Chapter Earth
69% matchMixed69% of 13 reviews2021
Dev: Arif AkcaPub: aaalmost
Windows · Mac
Wonder Defense: Chapter Earth is a strategy game based on Earth and Aliens in which you act as a General to accomplish survive and move to Mars.
Why similar: RTS 17.4%, Wargame 16.4%, Grand Strategy 14.5% ★, Base Building 13.1%, Building 11.4%
- #55 Existence: The Outer Reach
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Cozy Orchards
Windows
Existence is a strategy game on a massive scale. Lead your expanding empire, explore the galaxy, and master simultaneous space and planetary battles. Engage in solo play or team up with friends for intense PvP and co-op action.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 18% ★, 4X 17.9% ★, RTS 12.8%, Space Sim 12.1% ★, Management 10.8%
- #56 Creeper World IXE
66% matchMostly Positive70% of 851 reviews2024
Dev: Knuckle Cracker
Windows
Median: 13.3 hrsMean: 13.8 hrs≥1hr: 84%
The unstoppable alien force known as The Creeper has returned, devouring thousands of worlds in its path, and yours is next. Battle against the Creeper fluid in a groundbreaking pixel-level simulation to prove that humanity will rule the galaxy forever!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 20% ★, Wargame 19%, RTS 18.6%, Real Time Tactics 17.4%, Space 11.1%
- #57 Victory At Sea Ironclad
67% matchMixed52% of 25 reviews2023
Dev: Evil Twin Artworks
Windows · Mac
Victory at Sea Ironclad is the exciting game of naval RTS combat set during the American Civil War. Bringing an epic approach to real time strategy war gaming, search and destroy enemy fleets across an open world sandbox in a desperate attempt to change the course of history.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 23.2% ★, Wargame 17.3%, RTS 16.9%, Real Time Tactics 15.8%, Management 7.4%
- #58 Clash of Stars
67% matchMixed52% of 29 reviews2023
Dev: Star Magic
Windows
MMO Real-time strategy star game.
Why similar: 4X 23% ★, Wargame 19.1%, RTS 17%, Real Time Tactics 14.5%, Space Sim 11.3% ★