- #1 Nexus Legacy
97% matchMostly Positive74% of 212 reviews2026
Dev: Nexus Legacy Team
Windows
Rebuild civilization from a single planet in Nexus Legacy, a persistent sci-fi 4X MMO. Colonize worlds, manage resources, research technologies, command fleets, forge alliances, and fight for control of a living galaxy.
Why similar: 4X 20.4% ★, Diplomacy 16% ★, Grand Strategy 15.1% ★, Wargame 12.3%, Military 9%
- #2 Terra Invicta
96% matchVery Positive81% of 9,434 reviews2026
Dev: Pavonis InteractivePub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Median: 9.6 hrsMean: 52.2 hrs≥1hr: 80%
An alien invasion has fractured humanity into seven ideological factions each with a unique vision for the future. Lead your chosen faction to take control of Earth’s nations, expand across the Solar System, and battle enemy fleets in tactical combat.
Why similar: 4X 22.8% ★, Diplomacy 18.8% ★, Grand Strategy 17.4% ★, Economy 11.1%, Military 10%
- #3 NEBULOUS: Fleet Command
96% matchVery Positive81% of 4,297 reviews2022
Dev: Eridanus IndustriesPub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 31.7 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Take command of your hand-tailored fleet of space warships and use realistic radar, electronic warfare, advanced movement controls in 3D space, and precision targeting to outmaneuver and outwit your opponents in a simulation-heavy tactical space game like no other.
Why similar: Diplomacy 28.4% ★, Grand Strategy 27.5% ★, Military 17.8%, Space 13.4%, Multiplayer 6.7%
- #4 Lord of Rigel
95% matchMixed68% of 109 reviews2024
Dev: Rhombus Studios
Windows
Lord of Rigel is a turn-based 4X space strategy game inspired by the classics. In a galaxy divided by two elder races, will you unite with other species or forge your own path? Navigate galactic politics and defeat threats using espionage, research, and military force. How will you shape the galaxy?
Why similar: 4X 20% ★, Grand Strategy 15.3% ★, Diplomacy 15.1% ★, Space Sim 13.3%, Military 10.2%
- #5 Sins of a Solar Empire®: Rebellion
94% matchVery Positive93% of 16,301 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: 4X 18% ★, Diplomacy 16.8% ★, Space Sim 13.9%, Grand Strategy 13.5% ★, Military 8.7%
- #6 Shadow Empire
94% matchVery Positive84% of 1,919 reviews2020
Dev: VR DesignsPub: Matrix Games
Windows
Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 74.0 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Shadow Empire is a deep turn-based 4X wargame with a unique blend of military focus, procedurally generated content and role-playing features. Players take the seat of the supreme ruler of a small nation, with the goal of reconquering a devastated planet.
Why similar: 4X 23.4% ★, Asynchronous Multiplayer 20.6% ★, Grand Strategy 16.7% ★, Wargame 14.6%, Space 9.2%
- #7 Galactic Ruler
93% matchMixed49% of 121 reviews2022
Dev: BattleGoat Studios
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 97%
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 23.4% ★, Space Sim 17.7%, Real Time Tactics 17.7%, Grand Strategy 16.9% ★, Space 10.7%
- #8 Stellar Monarch
92% matchVery Positive80% of 227 reviews2016
Dev: Silver Lemur Games
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Asymmetric space empire builder where you feel like the Emperor, not a logistics officer. No micromanagement, grand scale, fast paced, audiences, assassins, imperial court, disloyal admirals.
Why similar: 4X 30.2% ★, Grand Strategy 23.9% ★, Diplomacy 21.2% ★, Space 11.4%, Management 8.6%
- #9 Interstellar Space: Genesis
91% matchVery Positive84% of 836 reviews2019
Dev: Praxis Games
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 11.3 hrs≥1hr: 57%
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 36.9% ★, Grand Strategy 20.2% ★, Space 14.8%, Diplomacy 13.6% ★, Military 8.1%
- #10 Pixel Starships
90% matchMostly Positive73% of 2,972 reviews2023
Dev: SavySoda
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 24.4 hrs≥1hr: 64%
Pixel Starships is an FTL-style online sci-fi strategy builder and management game with a competitive PVP tournament. Set in the retro galaxy, your role is to explore space, meet aliens, and develop your ship, crew and AI. The game contains deep strategic and 4x elements. PSS is community-driven.
Why similar: 4X 26.2% ★, Space Sim 24.7%, Wargame 13.8%, Space 13.3%, Base Building 12.6%
- #11 SpaceInvasion
91% matchMixed54% of 50 reviews2023
Dev: BITMEUP
Windows · Mac
As a commander of an imperial space force you will conquer unexplored planets, create colonies and equip your fleet for attack or defense. Strategic warfare is the focus of Spaceinvasion!
Why similar: Diplomacy 18.6% ★, Space Sim 17.7%, Colony Sim 17.4%, Wargame 15%, Real Time Tactics 11.3%
- #12 Nova Empire
89% matchMixed53% of 295 reviews2022
Dev: Gamebear Tech
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 11.8 hrs≥1hr: 55%
Build up a Space Empire and establish control of the Galaxy and the Universe! Nova Empire is a multiplayer space game in which the aim is to build your empire and conquer the galaxy in epic space battles against your rivals with other allies worldwide!
Why similar: 4X 28.1% ★, Space Sim 23.6%, Real Time Tactics 18.8%, Base Building 9.5%, Military 8.5%
- #13 Stellar Warfare
88% matchVery Positive83% of 419 reviews2021
Dev: Tense Games
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 2.8 hrs≥1hr: 45%
Space RTS with base building and ship customization. Personal passion project. More than 200 available ships, weapons and modules to design your fleet with. Contains a small campaign, several single and multiplayer game modes and a coop game mode. Also contains Wave defense!
Why similar: Real Time Tactics 18.5%, Wargame 17.6%, Space 15.4%, Base Building 13.5%, Old School 12.5%
- #14 Galactic Inheritors
89% matchMixed43% of 88 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 45.4% ★, Space 24.7%, Grand Strategy 20.2% ★, Strategy 9.6%
- #15 Distant Worlds 2
86% matchMostly Positive71% of 3,527 reviews2022
Dev: CodeForcePub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows
Median: 8.6 hrsMean: 41.2 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Distant Worlds 2 is a vast, pausable real-time 4X space strategy game.
Why similar: 4X 44.5% ★, Grand Strategy 29.3% ★, Space 15.8%, Strategy 10.3%
- #16 Dust Fleet
86% matchMostly Positive76% of 222 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 28.3% ★, Space Sim 19.7%, Real Time Tactics 16.3%, Space 12.7%, Wargame 8%
- #17 Star Traders: 4X Empires
87% matchMixed63% of 82 reviews2014
Dev: Trese Brothers
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 2.8 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Take command of humanity’s last survivors and rebuild an empire in the stars. In this immersive turn-based strategy game, you will have to fight to protect your people, control rival factions, and unlock lost technology.
Why similar: 4X 25.5% ★, Diplomacy 20.6% ★, Grand Strategy 16% ★, Economy 11.1%, Space 8.3%
- #18 Galactic Civilizations IV
84% matchMostly Positive73% of 2,484 reviews2023
Dev: Stardock Entertainment
Windows
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 22.0 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Take command of a civilization that has just achieved faster-than-light travel in Galactic Civilizations IV, the newest entry in the award-winning space 4X strategy game series. Explore the galaxy, colonize worlds, shape cultures, make alliances, fight wars and pioneer new technologies.
Why similar: 4X 27.3% ★, Grand Strategy 21.6% ★, Diplomacy 20.5% ★, Space 12.5%, Management 8.6%
- #19 Fragile Allegiance
85% matchVery Positive94% of 125 reviews2015
Dev: Gremlin InteractivePub: Alternative Software Ltd
Windows
Assemble your fleets, fill your silos with nuclear warheads, conduct research, gather resources, and wage war in a vast galaxy in this unique take on 4X Strategy. Appoint Colony Supervisors to manage your colony and deploy Spy Satellites for the ultimate in skulduggery.
Why similar: Space 36.6%, Strategy 33.3%, Wargame 30%
- #20 Solar Nations 2
82% matchVery Positive88% of 467 reviews2025
Dev: Flomgus Games
Windows
In this Grand Strategy game, you take control of the Solar System's Great Powers in 2092 and weather the storm of change as you navigate the uncertain waters of the future. Control the greatest military forces in the world and wage wars on an epic scale: outer space is yours to conquer!
Why similar: 4X 25% ★, Grand Strategy 22.4% ★, Wargame 14.4%, Space 11.9%, Military 11.9%
- #21 Pax Nova
84% matchMixed56% of 450 reviews2020
Dev: Grey Wolf EntertainmentPub: Iceberg Interactive
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%
A sci-fi turn-based 4X strategy game where you lead the fate of one of several factions divided between three races. Explore new worlds and new star systems filled with exciting secrets as well as dangers. Build cities, expand your influence and fight great battles on land and in space.
Why similar: 4X 28.5% ★, Grand Strategy 19.6% ★, Diplomacy 17.1% ★, Military 10.7%, Space 10.6%
- #22 Star Ruler
83% 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 47.7% ★, Space 21.8%, Grand Strategy 17.1% ★, Strategy 13.4%
- #23 Prosperous Universe
81% matchMostly Positive73% of 1,083 reviews2022
Dev: simulogics
Windows
In Prosperous Universe start your galactic empire by trading on the real-time market exchange with other real players. Build your 1st base from humble beginnings & watch as your business flourishes with complex supply chain strategies. Economics, politics & realism fuel this immersive business MMO.
Why similar: Space Sim 21.1%, Economy 18.2%, Base Building 14.5%, Space 12.9%, Text-Based 12.3%
- #24 Stars in Shadow
81% matchMostly Positive79% of 833 reviews2017
Dev: Ashdar GamesPub: Iceberg Interactive
Windows
Median: 2.4 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 68.2% ★, Space 19.1%, Strategy 12.7%
- #25 Executive Assault 2
79% matchVery Positive83% of 1,751 reviews2023
Dev: Hesketh Studios Ltd
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 76%
The RTS/FPS phenomenon has moved into space! Build your base on an asteroid, command fleets of starships for epic battles, pilot fighters, mine and trade resources, assemble robots to defend or assault other stations. Take sole command or share the glory as you fight for control of the quadrant.
Why similar: Space Sim 36.5%, Base Building 19%, Space 16.9%, Real Time Tactics 13.2%, Strategy 7.8%
- #26 Sins of a Solar Empire II
77% matchVery Positive84% of 8,475 reviews2024
Dev: Ironclad Games CorporationPub: Stardock Entertainment
Windows
Median: 9.5 hrsMean: 30.9 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Battle for galactic dominance in this real-time 4X strategy game with unrivaled scale! You’ll explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate through military force, diplomacy, trade, culture, influence, and other underhanded tactics.
Why similar: 4X 46.2% ★, Space 26.7%, Base Building 10.4%, Strategy 9.6%, Multiplayer 7.1%
- #27 Relentless Expanse
78% matchVery Positive90% of 107 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 23.1% ★, Diplomacy 20% ★, Real Time Tactics 16.4%, Space 14%, Economy 11.3%
- #28 Interstellar Rift
79% matchMixed68% of 1,663 reviews2020
Dev: Split PolygonPub: Iceberg Interactive
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 33.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Interstellar Rift is an open world starship simulator with an emphasis on ship construction and multi-player interaction. Survive in a hostile galaxy with your own custom designed and constructed starship. Invite other players to join your crew or fight them across the galaxy!
Why similar: Space Sim 69.4%, Space 30.6%
- #29 Starship Theory
78% matchMixed50% of 1,119 reviews2026
Dev: Reconnect Software
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 14.9 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Starship Theory is a ship building survival game. Mine and trade to gather resources. Plan and construct new upgrades. Train and manage crew. Fight to survive.
Why similar: Base Building 37.1%, Space 30.9%, Management 19.5%, Strategy 12.5%
- #30 SpaceBourne 2
74% matchMostly Positive76% of 5,095 reviews2025
Dev: Burak Dabak
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Embark on a journey to greatness. Get ready for adrenaline-fueled battles and a chance to claim your place in the galaxy. Grab the controls of your ship, gear up for the fight, and unleash your ambition to conquer and build a new empire in the vastness of space.
Why similar: Space Sim 35.9%, Base Building 18.4%, Economy 16.2%, Space 15%, Management 10.6%
- #31 Shallow Space
80% matchMostly Negative25% of 231 reviews2015
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Construct your Taskforce and lead your forces to domination in the ultimate Fleet Warfare RTS!
Why similar: Space 44.9%, 4X 32.5% ★, Strategy 22.5%
- #32 Halcyon 6: Starbase Commander
77% matchVery Positive84% of 1,318 reviews2016
Dev: Massive Damage, Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Halcyon 6: Starbase Commander is a retro space strategy RPG with base building, deep tactical combat, crew management and emergent storytelling.
Why similar: Space 45.6%, Base Building 32%, Strategy 22.4%
- #33 ENDLESS Space™ - Definitive Edition
76% matchVery Positive81% of 9,592 reviews2012
Dev: AMPLITUDE Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 13.5 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 47.5% ★, Space 20.1%, Strategy 14.4%, Diplomacy 7.5% ★, Grand Strategy 5.9% ★
- #34 Rogue Station
75% matchMostly Positive77% of 231 reviews2023
Dev: Quint Studio
Windows
This "space station builder simulation roguelite" puts you in charge of a space station. Fight off enemy ships, fleets and rival stations to dominate your corner of space. Build and upgrade your station, hire and manage your crew. Survive as long as you can.
Why similar: Real Time Tactics 20.1%, Base Building 19.6%, Time Management 19.1%, Space 19%, Management 14.7%
- #35 Space Drilling Station
73% matchVery Positive92% of 78 reviews2026
Dev: Ayota GamesPub: Abiding Bridge
Windows
In Space Drilling Station, manage a drilling station on a distant planet. Build a multi-level vertical structure to produce and manage your resources and staff, in order to dominate the competition!
Why similar: Colony Sim 23.1%, Real Time Tactics 13.3%, Economy 13.1%, Base Building 13%, Time Management 11.6%
- #36 Deep Dark Forest
73% matchVery Positive86% of 50 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: Space Sim 20.3%, Grand Strategy 20% ★, Wargame 15.6%, Real Time Tactics 14.1%, Military 10.5%
- #37 Ozymandias: Bronze Age Empire Sim
72% matchVery Positive88% of 1,650 reviews2022
Dev: The Secret Games CompanyPub: Goblinz Publishing
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Build an empire in a single sitting. All the strategy of a classic 4X in a faster format, which also shines in multiplayer.
Why similar: 4X 24.8% ★, Grand Strategy 19.8% ★, Asynchronous Multiplayer 18.1% ★, Economy 12%, Management 9%
- #38 Distant Worlds: Universe
74% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,851 reviews2014
Dev: Code ForcePub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 24.4 hrs≥1hr: 60%
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 50.2% ★, Grand Strategy 20.1% ★, Space 19.7%, Strategy 8.7%, Management 1.3%
- #39 Cosmoteer: Starship Architect & Commander
70% matchVery Positive94% of 12,715 reviews2022
Dev: Walternate Realities
Windows
Median: 19.5 hrsMean: 41.2 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Design and simulate the starships of your dreams! Command your ship or fleet in epic battles and manage your crew while exploring a dangerous galaxy. Play alone or with friends, test your ships in online PvP, and let your imagination reach for the stars!
Why similar: Space Sim 48.2%, Space 29.9%, Multiplayer 11.1%, Strategy 10.8%
- #40 Outworld Station
70% matchVery Positive85% of 799 reviews2026
Dev: Trickjump Games Ltd
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 10.8 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Take the helm as a new Station Commander and exploit an alien star system in this stunning space-station factory automation game. Amass resources and construct starships using increasingly advanced manufacturing and expand your station in a hostile universe.
Why similar: Base Building 31.1%, Space 30.8%, Management 21.5%, Strategy 9.1%, Multiplayer 7.5%
- #41 Dawn of Andromeda
76% matchMixed43% of 243 reviews2017
Dev: Grey Wolf EntertainmentPub: Iceberg Interactive
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 11.7 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 60.8% ★, Space 22.7%, Strategy 16.5%
- #42 Outlive 25
69% matchVery Positive95% of 247 reviews2026
Dev: Continuum EntertainmentPub: CriticalLeap
Windows
Build your base, prepare your troops, and face your most epic battle yet in this old-school real-time strategy game. Choose between two factions, test your skills in three epic campaigns and engage in online battles with up to 16 players simultaneously.
Why similar: Space Sim 23.5%, Colony Sim 20.6%, Old School 13.9%, Base Building 12.4%, Management 9.4%
- #43 AI War 2
71% matchVery Positive88% of 1,550 reviews2019
Dev: Arcen Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 5.7 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% ★, Grand Strategy 19.9% ★, Real Time Tactics 10.8%, Economy 9.6%, Military 9%
- #44 Interstellar Transport Company
73% matchMixed67% of 410 reviews2019
Dev: MT Worlds
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Build a galactic transportation empire and supply humanity with everything it needs to colonize the stars. In this sci-fi logistics simulator, grow your company from a local transport agency into an interstellar logistics behemoth! Singleplayer, vs AI, and online multiplayer.
Why similar: Space 32.2%, Space Sim 18.8%, Economy 18.4%, Management 18.3%, Strategy 6.8%
- #45 SpaceBourne
72% matchMostly Positive76% of 812 reviews2020
Dev: Burak Dabak
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 59%
Spacebourne is an open space exploration game with Rpg elements. Its world consists of different factions at war. You as an expert pilot need to choose your side or be on no one's side and create a force of your own. Load up your weapons, Ready your ship and warp to adventure.
Why similar: Space Sim 51.7%, Space 48.3%
- #46 Gemini Wars
75% 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: 4X 25.6% ★, Grand Strategy 18.6% ★, Space Sim 16.8%, Wargame 15.4%, Space 10.2%
- #47 Airship: Kingdoms Adrift
69% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,044 reviews2023
Dev: Revolution IndustryPub: indie.io
Windows
Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 21.6 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Welcome to Suthseg! As the newly commissioned airship captain, forge a mercantile empire across the archipelago, until the great powers of Europa turn their attention toward it. Build up a fleet, chart trade routes, establish industries, and explore the frontier at your airship's helm!
Why similar: 4X 31.8% ★, Real Time Tactics 26.1%, Space Sim 24.6%, Management 12.3%, Strategy 5.3%
- #48 Space Wars: Interstellar Empires
71% matchMixed65% of 244 reviews2017
Dev: Desert Owl Games LLCPub: ToHeroes Game Studios LLC
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 17.6 hrs≥1hr: 54%
Helm your own ship, battle for supremacy in a multi-faction war, and conquer the cosmos in this science fiction turn-based strategy game. Select from more than 100+ diverse star ships and fight for territory across a 2D hex-based grid.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #49 SUPREMACY: WORLD WAR 3
69% matchMostly Positive75% of 5,931 reviews2018
Dev: Dorado Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 35.8 hrs≥1hr: 60%
This Long Term Strategy Game lets you take control of the armed forces of your nation. Become responsible for its military expansion, technological research and economic development. Form alliances and wage total war for global dominance on the battlefields of World War 3.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 25.7% ★, Wargame 23%, Diplomacy 20.6% ★, Asynchronous Multiplayer 12.8% ★, Base Building 9.6%
- #50 Starminer
64% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,757 reviews2026
Dev: CoolAndGoodGames
Windows
Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 13.6 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Design and build a massive interstellar fleet in this simulation sandbox. Strip space of its minerals for profit, but stay alert: your greed attracts the alien. Master deep base-building and deploy warships to protect your empire in immersive real-time space.
Why similar: Space Sim 33.9%, Economy 21.2%, Space 17.8%, Base Building 14.2%, Management 12.9%
- #51 Star Ruler 2
68% matchVery Positive82% of 721 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 59.4% ★, Space 27.3%, Strategy 13.3%
- #52 Sins of a Solar Empire: Trinity®
68% matchMostly Positive77% of 814 reviews2011
Dev: Ironclad Games CorporationPub: Stardock Entertainment
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 30.8 hrs≥1hr: 59%
In Sins of a Solar Empire: Trinity, you are the leader of a civilization embroiled in a galactic war, fighting for the survival of your entire race against relentless foes.
Why similar: 4X 25.8% ★, Diplomacy 19.8% ★, Space Sim 18.8%, Military 11.2%, Base Building 10.2%
- #53 Shipping Manager
68% matchMixed46% of 571 reviews2023
Dev: Trophy Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 30 minMean: 19.3 hrs≥1hr: 39%
Create and manage your own shipping empire. Control every aspect from route creation to marketing to staff handling and beat other managers to top the leaderboards.
Why similar: Colony Sim 18.2%, Grand Strategy 17.3% ★, Diplomacy 15.2% ★, Economy 12.9%, Real Time Tactics 12%
- #54 Solargene
64% matchMostly Positive76% of 841 reviews2026
Dev: Alexander Semenov
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 34.3 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Take Command of a Space Corporation in the Sci-Fi Simulator Solargene! Manage personnel, design and develop colonies and orbital stations across the solar system! Mine resources, establish logistics, research cutting-edge technologies, trade, and complete missions
Why similar: Colony Sim 20.5%, Space Sim 19.6%, 4X 16.9% ★, Base Building 11.6%, Economy 10.9%
- #55 Millennia
65% matchMixed67% of 3,770 reviews2024
Dev: C Prompt GamesPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 14.2 hrsMean: 35.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Create your own nation in Millennia, a historical turn-based 4X game that challenges your strategic prowess across 10,000 years of history, from the dawn of humanity to our possible futures.
Why similar: 4X 27.4% ★, Grand Strategy 19.8% ★, Diplomacy 18.5% ★, Economy 11.2%, Military 9.4%
- #56 Galcon 2: Galactic Conquest
67% matchVery Positive83% of 867 reviews2014
Dev: Hassey Enterprises, Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 42 minMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 41%
Galcon 2 is a demolition derby in space! Send swarms of ships from planet to planet to conquer the galaxy in this fast paced multiplayer strategy game!
Why similar: Space 28.1%, 4X 27.4% ★, Strategy 25.5%, Multiplayer 19%
- #57 Emperor of the Fading Suns Enhanced
63% matchVery Positive95% of 183 reviews2025
Dev: Holistic Design, Inc.
Windows · Linux
Command interstellar forces in this epic return of the 4X strategy classic. From planetary politics to galactic warfare, the stakes couldn’t be higher as you lead your Royal House through battles on land, sea, air, and the vast reaches of space.
Why similar: 4X 42.2% ★, Wargame 21.9%, Economy 15.1%, Space 9.9%, Strategy 7.3%