- #1 Tachyon Wars
97% 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 30.4% ★, Grand Strategy 23.4% ★, Space 15.4%, Strategy 8.8%, Sci-fi 7.8%
- #2 Galactic Inheritors
96% 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 38.7% ★, Space 23.9%, Grand Strategy 20.9% ★, Strategy 8.8%, Sci-fi 7.7%
- #3 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 26.9% ★, Grand Strategy 25.5% ★, Space 14.1%, Wargame 12.6%, Sci-fi 7.2%
- #4 Distant Worlds 2
95% 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 35.7% ★, Grand Strategy 28.5% ★, Space 14.4%, Strategy 8.8%, Sci-fi 8.2%
- #5 Sovereign Stars
94% 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 28.2% ★, Grand Strategy 25.1% ★, Wargame 14.2%, Space 7.5%, Management 5.8%
- #6 Stellar Monarch 2
94% 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 39.4% ★, Grand Strategy 32.2% ★, Space 12.3%, Strategy 8.5%, Sci-fi 7.6%
- #7 Distant Worlds: Universe
93% 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 42.4% ★, Grand Strategy 20.7% ★, Space 19%, Strategy 7.9%, Sci-fi 7.6%
- #8 Cosmist
92% 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 37.1% ★, Grand Strategy 30% ★, Space 13.2%, Strategy 6.2%, Sci-fi 6.1%
- #9 Elemental Empire
91% 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 35.5% ★, Grand Strategy 33.9% ★, Space 14.1%, PvE 9.9%, Strategy 6.1%
- #10 HARD VOID
91% 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 29.8% ★, Grand Strategy 21.3% ★, Space 13.9%, Wargame 9%, Sci-fi 7.5%
- #11 Shattered Spheres
90% 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 35.3% ★, Grand Strategy 24.8% ★, Space 15.3%, Management 7.1%, Strategy 5.2%
- #12 Stellaris
89% 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 29.2% ★, Grand Strategy 29% ★, Space 18.6%, Sci-fi 8.5%, Strategy 5.7%
- #13 Near Sol
89% 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: 4X 32.2% ★, Grand Strategy 28.4% ★, Space 13.1%, Management 8.7%, Sci-fi 5.9%
- #14 Red Pearl Pirates
88% 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 30.2% ★, 4X 25.1% ★, Wargame 11.7%, Space 10.6%, Military 6.4%
- #15 Stellar Reach
86% 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 33.9% ★, Grand Strategy 21.2% ★, Space 14.6%, Sci-fi 8.9%, Management 6.6%
- #16 Star Ruler
87% 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 41.4% ★, Space 21.4%, Grand Strategy 18% ★, Strategy 12.4%, Sci-fi 6.7%
- #17 Solar Nations 2
84% matchVery Positive90% of 71 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: Grand Strategy 26.1% ★, 4X 24.2% ★, Space 13%, Wargame 12.3%, Sci-fi 7.2%
- #18 Commanders Fury
85% 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 31.1% ★, Grand Strategy 20.1% ★, Space 16.3%, Sci-fi 8.2%, Management 7.7%
- #19 Horizon
86% matchMixed59% of 477 reviews2014
Dev: L3O Interactive
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Horizon is a turn-based space strategy game of galactic exploration and conquest in which you are in control of humanity’s destiny. You will explore deep space, find new frontiers and discover alien artifacts hidden on long-abandoned planets.
Why similar: 4X 29% ★, Grand Strategy 28.3% ★, Space 14.5%, Wargame 9.8%, Sci-fi 7.7%
- #20 Antropico: Colonies
84% 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: Grand Strategy 32.7% ★, 4X 31.1% ★, Space 10.8%, Strategy 10.1%, Sci-fi 6.5%
- #21 CIVIREVIVAL
83% 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 23.1% ★, Wargame 22%, Grand Strategy 19.9% ★, Space 17.2%, Strategy 6.4%
- #22 New Stars
81% 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 28.2% ★, Grand Strategy 25.3% ★, Space 13.2%, Wargame 11.3%, Sci-fi 6.5%
- #23 Heathen Engineering's Terran
82% 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 32.1% ★, Grand Strategy 24.9% ★, Space 18.7%, Strategy 11.4%, Sci-fi 8.8%
- #24 Final Vanguard
81% 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 27.4% ★, Grand Strategy 24.5% ★, Space 13.8%, Wargame 12.5%, Management 7.8%
- #25 Space Empires I
82% 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 32.8% ★, Grand Strategy 24.7% ★, Management 12.2%, Strategy 10.8%, Space 10.4%
- #26 Beyond
80% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2024
Dev: Quixotic Universe
Windows
Beyond is a sci-fi turn-based strategy game set in a generated solar system that orbits a distant star every round. Play as one of five alien species as you race to collect resources, build your military, develop new tech, expand the area you control, and drive opposing factions from the system.
Why similar: 4X 28.4% ★, Grand Strategy 21.9% ★, Space 12.8%, Wargame 12.3%, Sci-fi 7.9%
- #27 Search for Sol
79% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Cryptomnesic
Windows · Mac
The children of long-extinct humanity desperately search for the legendary artifact system of Sol. Search for Sol is a sci-fi 4X in the tradition of Reach for the Stars, Master of Orion, and Star Traders. Control Sol for 50 years to ascend to flesh once again.
Why similar: 4X 35.5% ★, Auto Battler 21%, Wargame 17.4%, Space 7%, Strategy 7%
- #28 Starithm
78% 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 33.9% ★, Grand Strategy 29.8% ★, Wargame 16.3%, Strategy 7%, Sci-fi 5.7%
- #29 Shadow Empire
78% matchVery Positive85% of 1,723 reviews2020
Dev: VR DesignsPub: Matrix Games
Windows
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 63.2 hrs≥1hr: 78%
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 25.2% ★, Grand Strategy 21.8% ★, Wargame 13.9%, Space 11.3%, Management 7.1%
- #30 StarDrive 2
79% 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 41.3% ★, Space 23.3%, Strategy 16.2%, Sci-fi 12.6%, Management 6.3%
- #31 Beyond Astra
77% 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: 4X 27.3% ★, Grand Strategy 23.5% ★, Wargame 13.5%, Space 9.9%, Management 8.4%
- #32 Dynasty Protocol
76% 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 32.1% ★, Grand Strategy 28.2% ★, Space 16.5%, Sci-fi 9%, Strategy 7%
- #33 Master of Orion
77% 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 53% ★, Space 17.8%, Strategy 13.5%, Grand Strategy 8.6% ★, Sci-fi 6.7%
- #34 Gate Builders
75% 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 31.5% ★, Grand Strategy 28.3% ★, Space 14.1%, Management 10.5%, Sci-fi 9%
- #35 The Last Federation
76% matchMostly Positive75% of 502 reviews2014
Dev: Arcen Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 90%
From the creators of AI War: Fleet Command comes an all-new grand strategy title with turn-based tactical combat, set in a deep simulation of an entire solar system and its billions of inhabitants. You are the last of a murdered race, determined to unify or destroy the 8 others.
Why similar: 4X 32% ★, Space 23%, Grand Strategy 19.6% ★, Strategy 11.7%, Sci-fi 7.2%
- #36 Conquest: Medieval Kingdoms
74% matchMixed57% of 14 reviews2021
Dev: Aserisoft
Windows · Mac
Conquest: Medieval Kingdoms is a turn-based 4X grand strategy game, played on a procedurally generated world. Battles are real-time and tactical. Every world-map and battlefield is entirely unique, so this game will always have something to throw at you.
Why similar: 4X 38.8% ★, Grand Strategy 28.7% ★, Wargame 14.5%, Strategy 10.5%, Tactical 3%
- #37 EOL: End Of Line
74% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: MLS Games, LLC
Windows
A sci-fi turn-based strategy game, no gimmicky mechanics just pure 4x glory.
Why similar: 4X 39.2% ★, Grand Strategy 33.3% ★, Strategy 11.2%, Sci-fi 6.5%, Top-Down 6.4%
- #38 Vivat Rex
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Dmitry Nyakkoev
Windows
Global strategy game focused on conquering the medieval world, featuring real-time tactical battles.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 33.7% ★, 4X 30.6% ★, Auto Battler 20.8%, PvE 6.4%, Management 4.2%
- #39 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 26.9% ★, Grand Strategy 23.8% ★, Wargame 14.4%, Space 12.2%, Sci-fi 5.2%
- #40 Rimefall
73% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Vlachia
Windows
Your colony ship has landed on an alien planet — but the environment kills electronics. Salvage the ark, survive the early years, and build a nation as your society regresses to medieval with remnants of modern knowledge. Grand strategy with simulated population and turn-based combat.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 34.3% ★, 4X 32.8% ★, Wargame 13.5%, Strategy 5.3%, Top-Down 4.4%
- #41 Star Trek: Infinite
72% 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 31.1% ★, Grand Strategy 29.2% ★, Space 14.6%, Management 8.6%, PvE 6%
- #42 ENDLESS™ Space - Definitive Edition
72% 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 45% ★, Space 21.7%, Strategy 14.6%, Sci-fi 9.2%, Grand Strategy 6.8% ★
- #43 Sword of the Stars II: Enhanced Edition
73% 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 53.3% ★, Space 20.9%, Strategy 13.4%, Sci-fi 9.7%, Tactical 2.3%
- #44 Periphery Online
71% 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: Grand Strategy 23.7% ★, 4X 23% ★, Space 18.1%, Wargame 11.3%, Sci-fi 9.7%
- #45 Power & Revolution 2022 Edition
71% 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 30.1% ★, Grand Strategy 27.8% ★, Wargame 15.2%, Management 6.6%, Strategy 6.2%
- #46 Ascendance
70% 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 31.3% ★, Grand Strategy 27.9% ★, Space 14.1%, Sci-fi 7.5%, Management 7.2%
- #47 StarFringe: Adversus
69% 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 26.8% ★, Grand Strategy 20.4% ★, Space 17%, Wargame 12.7%, Strategy 7.1%
- #48 Polaris Sector
71% 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 34.8% ★, Grand Strategy 24.5% ★, Space 16.9%, Strategy 8%, Aliens 5%
- #49 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: 4X 29.8% ★, Grand Strategy 25.8% ★, Wargame 15.1%, Military 5.9%, Strategy 5.6%
- #50 Space Empires II
70% matchMixed59% of 17 reviews2020
Dev: Malfador MachinationsPub: Strategy First
Windows
Explore the galaxy, discover and colonize new planets to acquire enough resources. Design your ships, choosing from different hulls, weapons, shields, and several devices. Once you advance with technologies, new systems will be available, and you will have to update your designs.
Why similar: 4X 31.4% ★, Grand Strategy 24.5% ★, Management 12.4%, Strategy 12%, Space 10.4%
- #51 Stellar Sovereigns
69% 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 31.3% ★, Grand Strategy 27.3% ★, Space 12.6%, Wargame 8.8%, Sci-fi 8%
- #52 Galactic Civilizations® II: Ultimate Edition
70% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,697 reviews2011
Dev: Stardock Entertainment
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 44.0 hrs≥1hr: 39%
Get the complete GalCiv II saga including Galactic Civilizations II: Dread Lords, the expansion pack Dark Avatar, and the newest expansion pack Twilight of the Arnor!
Why similar: 4X 37.7% ★, Grand Strategy 34.1% ★, Top-Down 7.5%, Strategy 6.5%, Space 4%
- #53 Base of War
68% matchMixed41% of 17 reviews2023
Dev: Atom Games
Windows
Base of War is a next generation 4x RTS game.
Why similar: 4X 31.8% ★, Grand Strategy 28.5% ★, Wargame 15.9%, Sci-fi 6.6%, Strategy 6.2%
- #54 Falling Frontier
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Stutter Fox StudiosPub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Conquer a vast procedurally generated star system in Falling Frontier, a sci-fi RTS where intel and logistics are decisive factors. Design ships and raid enemy supply lines, lay minefields and construct recon stations, and ambush enemy forces within asteroid fields and nebulae.
Why similar: 4X 28.8% ★, Grand Strategy 27.3% ★, Space 15.4%, Sci-fi 8.1%, Management 8%
- #55 AI War 2
67% 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 34.6% ★, Grand Strategy 28.8% ★, Space 10.6%, Management 7.4%, Sci-fi 6%
- #56 StarDrive
69% 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 54.4% ★, Space 23.8%, Strategy 12.3%, Sci-fi 9.3%, Singleplayer 0.2%
- #57 Ultimate General: American Revolution
66% matchMixed54% of 1,053 reviews2024
Dev: Game-Labs
Windows
American Revolution is a sandbox strategy game featuring the epic historical period during the rebellion of the American colonies against the British Empire.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 33.9% ★, 4X 31.9% ★, Wargame 16.8%, Military 6.7%, Strategy 6.1%
- #58 三国.群英录
65% matchMixed50% of 12 reviews2025
Dev: DRAGONJOY Studios
Windows · Mac
点燃你的战魂,投身乱世掀起惊天风暴!化身铁血诸侯,号令三国名将,统领无敌雄师,在真实还原的三国版图上纵横沙场,血战四方!
Why similar: 4X 30.1% ★, Grand Strategy 28.6% ★, Wargame 14.7%, Military 6.1%, Strategy 5.9%
- #59 Napoleon 1813
65% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: Empire Interactive EntertainmentPub: Strategy First
Windows
In an enormous strategic area stretching from Paris to Breslau, from Hamburg to Vienna, control everything from major strategic territorial decisions to tactical battle manoeuvres.
Why similar: 4X 41.6% ★, Grand Strategy 35.4% ★, Strategy 11.7%, Military 5.7%, Top-Down 5.3%
- #60 Star Ruler 2
67% 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 49.7% ★, Space 25.9%, Sci-fi 12.6%, Strategy 11.9%