- #1 Interstellar Conquest
97% matchMixed47% of 15 reviews2023
Dev: GoldenGod Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Take planets and assemble your fleet. The conquest of space is now, navigate through asteroid fields and hide in nebulas to outsmart your opponents. Experience the challenge of ion storms disrupting your ship's sensors and become the ultimate space fleet commander.
Why similar: 4X 25.3% ★, Wargame 12.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 11%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.6%, Military 6.9%
- #2 Tracktopia
96% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2025
Dev: GalaDev
Windows
Tracktopia is a strategy game with city-building elements, where your city moves on tracks and serves as a super powerful unit. Expand it to boost production, advance technologies, and create smaller units to ultimately defeat the enemy nation!
Why similar: 4X 26.1% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 11.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.6%, Economy 9%, War 8%
- #3 Ascendant Realms
95% matchPositive92% of 12 reviews2025
Dev: Soaring Pals
Windows · Linux
In Ascendant Realms you lead a nation in a struggle for glory. Cozy setting meets tactical thinking from classic turn based strategies, but twists it with compact gameplay. Develop your city, research new technologies, fight other leaders - or just create your own story in the sandbox.
Why similar: 4X 27.5% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 11.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.2%, Economy 10.1%, Wargame 9.6%
- #4 Timeline
95% matchPositive96% of 26 reviews2022
Dev: Taueon
Windows · Mac · Linux
Timeline is a turn-based strategy game where you can play through the human history from stone age to modern times. In the game you command wide range of units, make them collect resources and build buildings, towns and cities, explore the map and meet other players controlled by AI.
Why similar: 4X 23.2% ★, Diplomacy 16% ★, Economy 11.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 10%, Wargame 7.5%
- #5 Mercatoria
94% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: Groundwork Studio
Windows
Turn-based grand strategy in the Age of Discovery. Develop a transport network, industrialise your economy, colonise the New World, and compete with five rival powers. Inspired by Imperialism 2. Early Access — built by one developer in his spare time.
Why similar: 4X 28.2% ★, Wargame 12.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.4%, Economy 10.2%, Strategy 6.8%
- #6 Crow's Foot
93% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Thelix
Windows · Mac · Linux
A turn-based hex strategy you can finish over lunch. Outsmart AI rivals, each with their own grudges, ambitions, and breaking points. Conquer provinces, command knights, scouts, assassins, and more. Unlock rule-bending scrolls. Go bankrupt and your own army defects.
Why similar: 4X 34.5% ★, Diplomacy 15.7% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 14.4%, Economy 10.3%, Strategy 9.3%
- #7 Valor and Glory: Napoleonic Wars
93% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Zeuta Caffe
Windows
Take on the campaign and lead one of 5 factions in an epic war to defend your lands and drive out the enemies.
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 16.2%, Wargame 15.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.9%, Economy 10.6%, Strategy 10.6%
- #8 Uncivilized
92% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Jamorian 5
Windows · Mac
A short-form empire building strategy game. Explore the planet and grow your colony, while attempting to negotiate with the many characterful rival factions. Make friends, break allegiances, or just drop nukes on them.
Why similar: 4X 31% ★, Diplomacy 22.2% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 14.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.5%, Tactical 7.3%
- #9 Commander: World War II
91% matchPositive86% of 29 reviews2023
Dev: GoldenGod Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Commander: World War II is a turn-based tactical game where you lead either the Allies or the Axis to victory. Deploy infantry, tanks, planes, and naval units, capture locations, use the terrain, and counter specialized units in intense battles. Design your own maps and dominate the battlefield.
Why similar: 4X 34.9% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 13.4%, Wargame 12.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.2%, Strategy 10%
- #10 Space Empires III
91% matchMostly Positive79% of 43 reviews2020
Dev: Malfador MachinationsPub: Strategy First
Windows
The third game within the Space Empires series brings the dawn of a new age of exploration. Your race keeps running through the fabric of space and moves to other solar systems beyond your own.
Why similar: 4X 31.2% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 15.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 14%, Strategy 10.5%, Economy 8.9%
- #11 Master of Cladia
90% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Quasar Games FactoryPub: BackGRID Responsive Technologies S.L.
Windows
Master a world of massive turn-based strategy. As an Alchemist, hatch powerful dragons, discover devastating spells, and manage your empire in a persistent world shared by hundreds of players. Will you bring peace through science or rule over the ashes? The throne awaits.
Why similar: 4X 31.8% ★, Wargame 19.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 18.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.2%, Strategy 8.5%
- #12 Clay Soldiers
89% matchMixed56% of 45 reviews2023
Dev: ArchDawn
Windows · Mac · Linux
The war rages on, choose to side with the Mercenaries, the Undead, the Angels, and more! Play through the single-player campaign, unifying the factions. Fight against other players and AI in the battleground's mode! Or strive for a conquest that takes you through the ages in war mode.
Why similar: 4X 25.7% ★, Wargame 12.9%, Economy 11.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.9%
- #13 Base Wars
88% matchPositive92% of 13 reviews2021
Dev: Everlasting Games
Windows · Linux
Base Wars takes the tactical nuance and big picture strategy of Real Time Strategy games and brings it to a Turn Based format. Research new technologies, build an army, expand your territory, and crush the opponent in this simple yet expansive strategy environment!
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 13.9%, 4X 13.3% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 11.9%, Military 10.4%, Wargame 9.9%
- #14 Angola '86
88% matchMostly Positive73% of 40 reviews2024
Dev: Every Single Soldier
Windows
The first strategy game to capture the essence of the entire South African Border war, from Omugulugwombashe to UNTAG (Aug'66 - Mar'90)
Why similar: Cold War 31.9% ★, Wargame 18.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 16.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 11%, Strategy 10.5%
- #15 Napoleon 1813
87% match5 user reviews60% of 5 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 35.5% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 13.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.4%, Strategy 10.2%, Economy 8.2%
- #16 Government Contractors: Arms of Influence
86% match6 user reviews17% of 6 reviews2025
Dev: Dan K.Pub: Strategy Games Interactive
Windows
Historically accurate strategy game where you act as a government contractor researching, developing, and manufacturing weapons and technology for your clients. You choose the parts for each product, but be aware that cheap or wrong political choices may affect your success rate!
Why similar: 4X 21.9% ★, Cold War 19.8% ★, Diplomacy 13.2% ★, Wargame 11.3%, Economy 9.7%
- #17 Banality Wars Carridin
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Andrew Zuo
Windows
Discover the secrets of Project Carridin in this deep tactical turn based strategy game inspired by Advanced Wars Days Of Ruin.
Why similar: Wargame 19.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 18.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 16.9%, Strategy 12.4%, War 10.1%
- #18 Humankind in a nutshell
85% matchNo user reviews
Dev: juron games
Windows
A civilization-themed slot-machine roguelike where you build a deck of symbols, spin the board each turn to harvest food, gold, and knowledge, and guide your people from the ancient campfire to the modern age before the ever-growing tribute consumes you.
Why similar: 4X 30.1% ★, Diplomacy 15.2% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 12.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.4%, Economy 9.8%
- #19 Kingdom Wars
84% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Obsidiagon
Windows
A medieval themed turn-based strategy/tactical game where you will build a kingdom, lead armies to the war, fight tactical battles and conquer enemy cities. Choose your main leader character from the 7 different available factions and start building your kingdom.
Why similar: 4X 27.5% ★, Wargame 15.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.7%, Military 6.8%
- #20 Combat Mission Cold War
84% matchMixed67% of 232 reviews2021
Dev: BattlefrontPub: Matrix Games
Windows
CM Cold War is set in the tipping-point years of a conflict that gripped the world for 45 years. Between 1979-1982, both the NATO and Soviet Warsaw Pact militaries began the shift away from industrialized warfare of the early 20th century and towards the modern digital battlefield of today.
Why similar: Wargame 18.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 15.4%, Military 10.1%, Cold War 9.4% ★
- #21 Dynastic Era
83% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: LOONW
Windows
Simple map coloring game, And about history of ancient civilized, Mini ancient strategy game with a large world map to explore, in which you can simulate different ancient civilizations, the game will have different chapters showing ancient historical events.
Why similar: 4X 32.9% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 13.6%, Wargame 12.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.7%, Strategy 8.9%
- #22 The Little World
82% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: KS Studio
Windows
The Little World is a strategy-based tactical game featuring random campaigns, story maps, custom game maps, and custom character creation, with support for multiplayer battles and cooperation.
Why similar: 4X 25.7% ★, Wargame 15.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.4%, Military 10.5%
- #23 Space Empires II
82% matchMixed56% of 18 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 28.2% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 13.9%, Base Building 12.6%, Strategy 11%, Economy 10.1%
- #24 Terrol
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Max Krupp
Windows
Terrol is a grand strategy game focused on capturing and holding strategic resources. The objective is simple: control all resources and destroy rival empires.
Why similar: 4X 28.4% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 14.9%, War 12%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.3%, Strategy 9%
- #25 Defensia
81% matchNo user reviews2032
Dev: RedPain
Windows
Defensia is a turn-based strategy game. Build structures, Grow carrots, Recruit bunnians, Kill enemies, Keep your castle safe!
Why similar: 4X 33.4% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 15.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.2%, Base Building 10.6%, Tactical 9%
- #26 Conquer: Napoleonic Wars
80% matchMostly Positive75% of 75 reviews2022
Dev: Estuego Games
Windows
A turn-based strategy game based off the Napoleonic Wars! Lead, attack, buy, and communicate. Learn how to play difficult 4x grand strategy games by starting with simple strategy. *Disclaimer, this game is made by a teenager for a school project*
Why similar: 4X 28.2% ★, Wargame 16%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.8%, Military 6.7%
- #27 Millennia
78% matchMixed67% of 3,763 reviews2024
Dev: C Prompt GamesPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 14.3 hrsMean: 35.3 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 26.5% ★, Diplomacy 15% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 11.8%, Economy 11.1%, War 8%
- #28 Clash of Cultures
79% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Zach
Windows · Mac
Clash of Cultures is an addictive turn based stratergy game that is simple to learn yet has a lot of depth. Research technologies, shape your government, progress through the ages, and conquer the world.
Why similar: 4X 35.9% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 13.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.1%, Economy 10.5%, Strategy 10.2%
- #29 Space Empires I
79% matchMixed53% of 15 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 32.4% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 14.7%, Economy 11.4%, Strategy 10.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.6%
- #30 Star Titans : War of the Galaxy
77% matchPositive95% of 19 reviews2025
Dev: Mediawork
Windows
Command a powerful fleet in a story-driven sci-fi 4X strategy adventure. Explore unknown galaxies, research advanced technologies, customize your ships, and conquer planets through tactical turn-based battles. Build your empire and shape the fate of the star
Why similar: 4X 27.4% ★, Wargame 12.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 8.3%, Military 8.1%
- #31 Search for Sol
78% 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 34.4% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 16.9%, Wargame 16.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.4%, Strategy 6.9%
- #32 Empire’s Supreme Command
76% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: iGindisGames
Windows · Mac
Turn-based strategy. Build, trade, fight, and lead your empire to victory.
Why similar: 4X 27% ★, Diplomacy 14% ★, Wargame 11.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.6%, Economy 9.6%
- #33 WarBoard: Arena Empire
77% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Velron Games
Windows
WarBoard: Arena Empire is a turn-based tactical strategy game on a hex arena. Command Rome, the Turks, Vikings, Egypt, Japan or Persia. Play solo against AI, or battle up to 4 Steam friends in private matches. Every move counts.
Why similar: 4X 32.4% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 16.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 15.1%, Wargame 12.9%, Strategy 10.3%
- #34 三国.群英录
75% 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 26.6% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 12.5%, Wargame 12.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.3%, War 9.1%
- #35 Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War
76% matchVery Positive82% of 17,446 reviews2018
Dev: Proxy StudiosPub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 19.9 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Warhammer 40,000: Gladius – Relics of War brings you to a world of terror and violence. Four factions will engage in a brutal war for dominance over the planet’s resources. In the first turn-based 4X strategy game set in Warhammer 40,000 you will lead one of four unique factions.
Why similar: 4X 35.7% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 15.7%, Wargame 10%, Turn-Based Tactics 9%, Strategy 8.9%
- #36 Great Powers
74% matchMostly Positive70% of 36 reviews2025
Dev: Flame-Dragons
Windows · Mac · Linux
A 4x global turn-based strategy game with a well-developed economic and military model.
Why similar: 4X 30.4% ★, Wargame 14.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.3%, Economy 9.2%
- #37 Mach Speed Intercept
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Gus Vogel
Windows
Command a fighter squadron in turn-based dogfights. Click and drag to plan your moves. Predict and outmaneuver your opponent. Manage your aircraft and pilots across a dynamic campaign map.
Why similar: Wargame 17.7%, Cold War 17.6% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 15.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.9%, Military 10.8%
- #38 三国画卷
73% match9 user reviews78% of 9 reviews2026
Dev: 三国画卷制作组
Windows
"Three Kingdoms Scroll" is a game that respects authentic historical elements, with careful research into historical details as the foundation of its design. We have strived to make this title a Three Kingdoms-themed strategy game that emphasizes local culture, traditions, and human connections.
Why similar: 4X 35.3% ★, Wargame 16.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.4%, Strategy 10%, Military 7.3%
- #39 英雄竞起:三国
73% matchMixed61% of 80 reviews2025
Dev: 自在工作室
Windows
The world is in chaos, heroes are rising, and the public is a high-ranking official. We must take the collection of heroes as our heart, and we can help the Han dynasty and save the people.
Why similar: Wargame 19.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 19.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 17.5%, Strategy 12.8%, Military 9.4%
- #40 Cold War Battles
73% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Kudos Games
Windows
Lead Cold War formations in quick, turn based, hex‑and‑counter battles spanning 5 decades of real and hypothetical conflicts. With over 250 units, more than a dozen factions and varied theatres - from Africa to the Golan Heights, Europe and more, Cold War Battles await.
Why similar: Cold War 19.8% ★, Wargame 18.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 17.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.6%, Strategy 7.8%
- #41 Sid Meier's Civilization VII
71% matchMixed48% of 55,216 reviews2025
Dev: Firaxis GamesPub: 2K
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 18.1 hrsMean: 45.7 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Lead empires that evolve or endure through the Ages. Build something you believe in with Sid Meier's Civilization® VII.
Why similar: 4X 23.3% ★, Diplomacy 17.2% ★, Economy 11.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.4%, Military 8.6%
- #42 Flashpoint Campaigns: Red Storm Player's Edition
74% matchVery Positive88% of 255 reviews2014
Dev: On Target SimulationsPub: Matrix Games
Windows
You are the commander of either NATO or Soviet forces locked in battle on the ground in 1980’s Central Europe. As commander, it is your task to provide the battle plan orders to your units. You need to know your mission objectives, strength and weakness of both your forces and you enemy, lay of the land, weather, and time of day in order...
Why similar: Cold War 36.8% ★, Wargame 24.3%, Strategy 11.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 8.3%
- #43 OpenFront
72% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Evan PellegriniPub: OpenFront LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
OpenFront is an intense PvP battle-royale where hundreds clash on a vast map, forging alliances, amassing wealth, and unleashing nuclear strikes to dominate the world.
Why similar: 4X 30.4% ★, Wargame 16.5%, Economy 13.9%, Military 8.7%, War 8%
- #44 Politon: Prologue
72% matchPositive86% of 22 reviews2023
Dev: Pinq Games
Windows · Mac
"Politon: Prologue" is the free prologue version of "Politon". This prologue includes a tutorial, game mechanics, and the prologue of the main story inside. Only Single-player modes are available.
Why similar: 4X 28.7% ★, Wargame 14.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.2%, Economy 10.9%
- #45 Fantasy General II
71% matchVery Positive81% of 1,944 reviews2019
Dev: Owned by GravityPub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 11.0 hrs≥1hr: 58%
The fantasy wargaming classic is back! Lead powerful heroes and mighty armies into battle in this critically acclaimed turn-based strategy milestone. Level up and train your units and guide them through a gripping story campaign to decide the fate of a world on the brink of destruction.
Why similar: 4X 18.7% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 15%, Wargame 13.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.7%, Tactical 8.9%
- #46 Three Kingdoms : Alias
71% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Plotrick
Windows
A world where officers hide their names and abilities. Can you spot Zhuge Liang? A hardcore turn-based strategy simulation for true Three Kingdoms devotees.
Why similar: 4X 19% ★, Wargame 14.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.8%, Economy 11.9%, Diplomacy 11% ★
- #47 Infinite Borders: Three Kingdoms
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: NetEase Games
Windows
《万民长歌:三国》是一款单机 · 历史 · 战争策略游戏。在无缝连续、真实还原的3D沙盘地图上,玩家可以自选视角、以自己的意志重演三国。来体验真实的三国策略——真实的沙盘,真实的二十四节气,真实的百姓,真实的战争!
Why similar: 4X 32.3% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 14.6%, War 9.3%, Tactical 7.6%, Wargame 7.1%
- #48 ENDLESS™ Legend 2
68% matchVery Positive84% of 2,525 reviews2025
Dev: AMPLITUDE StudiosPub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 12.4 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Lead your people to victory on an ever-evolving world in this strategy game featuring asymmetric factions led by powerful heroes. Build your empire, wield political influence, and raise grand armies to wage war in a race to uncover dark secrets buried within the planet.
Why similar: 4X 24.7% ★, Diplomacy 17.3% ★, Economy 10.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.6%, War 8.9%
- #49 EraTurn
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Lobelia Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Shape your civilization’s destiny in this epic turn-based strategy game. Manage resources, advance technology, and conquer through the ages. Every choice transforms history—will your empire rise to greatness or fall to obscurity?
Why similar: 4X 20.7% ★, Diplomacy 14.8% ★, Wargame 11.5%, Economy 10.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.6%
- #50 Defense X
69% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Hcenter GamePub: 30 Game Studio
Windows
Build a defense strategy to protect the peace.
Why similar: 4X 38.7% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 15.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.1%, Strategy 12.2%, Tactical 7.6%
- #51 Korean War
69% match9 user reviews78% of 9 reviews2025
Dev: 丁近恒
Windows
3D full-terrain strategy game. Based on historical records of the Korean War, authentically restore war scenes, campaign units, equipment systems, and AI strategies. Players will command the Chinese military and engage in over 60 battles from October 24, 1950, to August 13, 1953.
Why similar: Wargame 19.7%, Military 15.9%, War 15%, Strategy 12.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 12%
- #52 Old World
69% matchVery Positive82% of 6,533 reviews2022
Dev: Mohawk GamesPub: Hooded Horse
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 11.9 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Old World is a revolutionary new historical strategy game where you lead your dynasty over generations of rule against rival kings and queens. Wage massive wars, manage your court, and build a dynasty — or watch your empire crumble to dust. What legacy will you leave behind?
Why similar: 4X 24.9% ★, Diplomacy 16.9% ★, Economy 11.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.7%, War 8.9%
- #53 Möbius Front '83
70% matchMixed69% of 504 reviews2020
Dev: Zachtronics
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 10.2 hrs≥1hr: 49%
Defend America from an alternate-universe America using state-of-the-art 1980s military hardware in this intricate and tactical turn-based strategy game.
Why similar: Cold War 28.1% ★, Wargame 14.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.8%, Military 10.3%, War 8.9%
- #54 Ever War
67% matchPositive100% of 15 reviews2025
Dev: Autware
Windows
Ever War is a turn-based strategy game set in a medieval fantasy world. This game combines empire-building, resource management and large-scale tactical turn-based battles.
Why similar: 4X 35% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 16.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.4%, Economy 12.8%, Tactical 8%
- #55 The Battle of Polytopia
67% matchVery Positive94% of 5,828 reviews2020
Dev: Midjiwan AB
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Welcome to the unique, turn-based strategy game set in the strange, flat world of the Square. Lead one of 16 distinct civilizations to victory by expanding your empire, researching technologies, and ultimately become ruler of the world! Play in single-player or multiplayer mode for up to 16 players.
Why similar: 4X 26.8% ★, Diplomacy 16.8% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 12%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.2%, Economy 10.8%
- #56 Desert Armor
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: LizardScript
Windows
Desert Armor is a turn-based strategy wargame. Move your armored vehicles across the arid landscape of the Gulf War and engage enemy vehicles over thousands of meters in battles against a friend, artificial intelligence, or yourself.
Why similar: Cold War 22.4% ★, Wargame 11.3%, Strategy 10.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.2%
- #57 DR4X
66% matchPositive91% of 44 reviews2025
Dev: Untrustedlife
Windows · Linux
A fast, casual (And also haunted.) 4X game with asymmetric factions and roguelike elements. Enjoy short, 30-turn skirmishes in a unique setting, or delve into a small story-rich campaign with 5 different endings, all without slow and tedious 'long wars'.
Why similar: 4X 32.6% ★, Wargame 15.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.4%, Tactical 9.1%
- #58 Conquest: Medieval Kingdoms
68% 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 37.7% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 15.6%, Wargame 13.4%, Strategy 10.5%, War 6.5%
- #59 Crimson Banner: War of Liberation
67% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: 赤旗制作组
Windows · Mac
Are you ready, comrades? You will command the People's Liberation Army, strike a heavy blow against the aggressive Nationalist reactionaries in the War of Liberation, and win the liberation of all of China!
Why similar: Cold War 29% ★, Wargame 15.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.4%, Military 10.3%
- #60 Grand Strategy: The Three Kingdoms
65% matchPositive91% of 23 reviews2026
Dev: Yiming
Windows
Based on the classic history of the Three countries, the 2D grand strategy game integrates deep strategy, resource management, diplomatic game and sand table, presenting a magnificent stage for players in the turbulent world.
Why similar: 4X 39.3% ★, Wargame 17%, Turn-Based Strategy 16.1%, Strategy 11.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 7.3%