- #1 Master of Cladia
97% 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 32.2% ★, Wargame 21%, Turn-Based Tactics 20.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.8%, Strategy 8.5%
- #2 WarBoard: Arena Empire
96% 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 32.7% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 16.5%, Wargame 13.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.6%, Auto Battler 11.4%
- #3 Lands of Achra
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: UlfsirePub: Slouching Beast LLC
Windows
Lands of Achra is a dark fantasy strategy game of a lost age. Build a customized force as a hero, monster or nation, fight your enemies in brutal autobattles and strive to vanquish the procedurally generated world. Seek glory, against all who struggle upon the distorted earth...
Why similar: 4X 36.6% ★, Auto Battler 24.5%, Wargame 14.2%, Strategy 10.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.2%
- #4 Laser Skirmish
95% match7 user reviews71% of 7 reviews2020
Dev: eagleclaw774Pub: eagleclawgames
Windows
Laser Skirmish is a puzzle game based around planning different ship compositions to beat the enemy.
Why similar: Auto Battler 25.3%, Wargame 20.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 18.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.1%, Turn-Based Combat 8.2%
- #5 Space Imperia 4X
94% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Breich Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
A faithful digital adaptation of the acclaimed board game Space Empires 4X by GMT Games, beloved by wargamers for almost two decades. Command the rise of your civilization and the fall of others, all in one to two hours.
Why similar: 4X 34.8% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 17.4%, Wargame 16.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 7.5%, Space 6.6%
- #6 荒野国度 LEGENDS OF THE WILD
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 圆桌工作室Pub: 瓦弄游戏
Windows
Recruit animal heroes, understand their attributes and create your own team Conquer land with your allies, make rational use of all resources on the continent, and defeat enemies from other faction Step by step, move towards the center of the continent, and finally seize the heart of the world.
Why similar: 4X 45.1% ★, Wargame 19.5%, Strategy 13.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 13%, Turn-Based Tactics 9%
- #7 Commander: World War II
93% 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 39.7% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 15.1%, Wargame 15%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.7%, Strategy 11.1%
- #8 Stars in Shadow
92% matchMostly Positive79% of 825 reviews2017
Dev: Ashdar GamesPub: Iceberg Interactive
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 14.6 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 52% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 13.9%, Strategy 10.4%, Turn-Based Combat 8.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 6.1%
- #9 方寸三国
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Studio Libeccio
Windows
《方寸三国》是一款融合了征战模式的自走棋策略游戏。你将掌控三国时期的一方势力,组建属于你的强力队伍,攻城掠地,逐步实现天下一统的宏图伟业。
Why similar: Auto Battler 29.3%, Wargame 18.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 17.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.9%, Turn-Based Combat 10.7%
- #10 Hyper Empire
91% matchMostly Positive80% of 44 reviews2025
Dev: Fair Weather Studios
Windows
Play a 4x game in 40 minutes... or less! We streamlined 4x strategy down to a game that captures the fun in a manageable play time. Lead your faction against escalating enemies and expand the reach of your empire. Multiple paths to victory allows for a variety of strategies. Build your empire.
Why similar: 4X 37% ★, Auto Battler 24.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.3%, Wargame 12.2%, Strategy 6.3%
- #11 Lordship
90% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Carpe diem
Windows
Lordship is a turn-based 4x strategy where your objective is to be the first to obtain the set victory points (Fame). Explore, find treasure, build and expand cities, battle creeps and opponents, and interact with various objects on the map that automatically resolve.
Why similar: 4X 40.4% ★, Auto Battler 26.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.9%, Strategy 8.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 6.4%
- #12 Interstellar Conquest
89% 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 33.9% ★, Wargame 17.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 15.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.3%, Strategy 6.7%
- #13 Vae Victis
89% matchMixed61% of 18 reviews2023
Dev: Nicholas Rizzo
Windows
Vae Victis is a ruthless minimalistic turn-based strategy game. Engage in intense multiplayer battles with friends or fight through an expansive campaign. With unique units, factions, and abilities you will have to be cunning with your tactical decisions to claim victory!
Why similar: 4X 29.2% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 15.5%, Wargame 15.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.9%, Turn-Based Combat 8.6%
- #14 Kingdom Wars
88% 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 31.5% ★, Wargame 18.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 15.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.6%, Turn-Based Combat 7.5%
- #15 Space Empires III
87% 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 36.9% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 17.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 14%, Strategy 12.2%, Management 4.5%
- #16 Taking The Cross
86% match7 user reviews63% of 8 reviews2024
Dev: RangerStudios
Windows
Taking the Cross allows you to control Christian Armies fighting for the holy land, inflict crushing defeats on your enemies and win glory for the faith!
Why similar: Auto Battler 27.2%, Wargame 22.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 19.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.7%, Turn-Based Combat 7.5%
- #17 Vega Chronicle
86% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Just Add Lava
Windows · Mac · Linux
Lead your civilization to galactic glory in this bite-sized 4X strategy game. Build, colonize, trade, and, by tact or might, overcome all who oppose you.
Why similar: 4X 46% ★, Strategy 13%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.4%, Space 6.9%
- #18 World of Asgabas
85% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Nathan Istace
Windows · Linux
What happens when a Viking meets a Cowboy? He fights him, of course! The World is not big enough for both of them. World of Asgabas is a turn-based strategy game opposing multiple factions fighting to dominate the world!
Why similar: 4X 39.5% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 18%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.8%, Turn-Based Combat 8.6%, Strategy 7.8%
- #19 DR4X
84% 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 36.2% ★, Wargame 18.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.5%, Turn-Based Combat 6.3%
- #20 Shattered Spheres
84% matchNo user reviews2026
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 42.8% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 13.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.4%, Strategy 6.3%, Space 6.2%
- #21 Uciana
83% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Birdshel, LLC
Windows
Explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate in this sci-fi 4X turn-based strategy game.
Why similar: 4X 51.1% ★, Strategy 14.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.8%, Turn-Based Combat 7.5%, Space 5.3%
- #22 Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War
82% 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 41.4% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 13.9%, Wargame 12.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.3%, Strategy 10.1%
- #23 World War: Rome - Free Strategy Game
81% matchMixed70% of 23 reviews2023
Dev: Joynow Games
Windows
A turn-based strategy war chess game. You will play a commander in the Roman period, and command the generals and troops to complete the specified mission objectives and occupy important strongholds in the level. Rome, Samnite, Epirus, Carthage. Different choices will open different histories!
Why similar: 4X 35% ★, Wargame 21.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 19%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.2%, Strategy 6.4%
- #24 Grand Strategy: The Three Kingdoms
80% 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 44.3% ★, Wargame 20%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.9%, Strategy 12.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 9%
- #25 Space Empires I
82% 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 38.1% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 13.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.2%, Strategy 12.6%, Management 7.5%
- #26 Conquer: Napoleonic Wars
81% 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 33.4% ★, Wargame 19.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 17%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.6%, Turn-Based Combat 6.9%
- #27 Defense X
79% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Hcenter GamePub: 30 Game Studio
Windows
Build a defense strategy to protect the peace.
Why similar: 4X 44.8% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 17.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.9%, Strategy 13.8%, Turn-Based Combat 6.2%
- #28 Dominions 6 - Rise of the Pantokrator
78% matchVery Positive91% of 1,639 reviews2024
Dev: Illwinter Game Design
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 8.2 hrsMean: 46.7 hrs≥1hr: 74%
In Dominions 6 you take control of a powerful being that rules a nation and aspires to godhood. The type of Pretender Gods can vary from magically powerful arch mages to old dragons or an enormous tree. Dominions is a deep 4x turn based strategy game with a very large variety of spells and units.
Why similar: 4X 43.2% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 14.2%, Wargame 13.6%, Auto Battler 12%, Strategy 9.3%
- #29 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: 4X 35.6% ★, Auto Battler 20.8%, Wargame 17.6%, Space 7.1%, Strategy 6.9%
- #30 Kingdoms of Myth
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Marcos Cruz
Windows
Lead a global army with unique units and heroes, each with their own skills. Kingdoms of Myth features 100 civilizations with unique armies, tech, and skills, providing diverse ways to defeat enemies.
Why similar: 4X 36.6% ★, Wargame 19.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 15.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.2%, Strategy 7.2%
- #31 三国画卷
76% 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 42.6% ★, Wargame 20.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.4%, Strategy 11.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 8.3%
- #32 Ever War
75% 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 41.3% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 20.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 13%, Turn-Based Combat 9.4%, Strategy 7.1%
- #33 Void Eclipse
77% matchMixed41% of 17 reviews2021
Dev: Tau Ceti Studios
Windows
Void Eclipse is turn-based strategy in an immersive sci-fi world, blending card battle tactics with 4X grand strategy. Explore the stars, Evolve your army and Fight an alien threat. Help characters or harm them - will you be Feared, Admired, or Respected?
Why similar: 4X 38.8% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 19.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.2%, Turn-Based Combat 10%, Strategy 8%
- #34 Lords of Kingdoms
77% matchMixed43% of 88 reviews2018
Dev: ThankGame.com
Windows
Lords of Kingdoms is a multiplayer online war game. Turn your small castle into a mighty fortress and become ruler of the greatest realm.
Why similar: 4X 55.6% ★, Wargame 31%, Strategy 9.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 2.9%, Stylized 0.7%
- #35 Dynastic Era
75% 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 41% ★, Wargame 16.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 13%, Strategy 10.9%
- #36 Horizon
76% 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 36.3% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 13.1%, Wargame 12.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.7%, Turn-Based Combat 7.5%
- #37 Flagship Down
74% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: NeedCrit Games
Windows
Tactical roguelike auto-battler. Assemble your fleet and equip your flagship with modules and weapons. Recruit and assign crew members to your ships. Start the round and watch your strategy unfold in fully automated battles.
Why similar: Auto Battler 34.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 27.2%, Strategy 12.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 11%, Turn-Based Combat 7.6%
- #38 The Last Exodus
73% matchMostly Positive79% of 14 reviews2023
Dev: Logos Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Turn-based tactical strategy with massive capital ships, frigates, gunships and fighter squads. Gather resources, research technologies, design and expand your fleet. Destroy your enemies. Single player and multi player mode, hot seat mod also available.
Why similar: 4X 32.5% ★, Wargame 21.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 18.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.1%, Turn-Based Combat 6.6%
- #39 Conquest: Medieval Kingdoms
73% 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 45.2% ★, Wargame 16.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.3%, Strategy 12.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 8%
- #40 Dominions - Priests, Prophets & Pretenders
72% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: Illwinter Game Design
Windows · Linux
In Dominions you take control of a powerful being that rules a nation and aspires to godhood. It all takes place in a fantasy world with monsters, magic items and world altering spells. Dominions is a 4x turn based strategy game with a large variety of spells and units.
Why similar: 4X 59.5% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 18.5%, Strategy 18.1%, Pixel Graphics 3.8%
- #41 Tracktopia
71% 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 37.4% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 14.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.3%, Wargame 11.1%, Turn-Based Combat 7.6%
- #42 Space Empires IV Deluxe
74% matchVery Positive86% of 286 reviews2006
Dev: Malfador MachinationsPub: Strategy First
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 10.7 hrs≥1hr: 37%
The award-winning Space Empires IV Deluxe is the latest edition in the Space Empires series. A grand strategy title in the space 4X (explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate) genre, Space Empires has already found a place in the heart of strategy gamers everywhere.
Why similar: 4X 63.4% ★, Strategy 16.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.5%, Space 5.9%, Sci-fi 5%
- #43 Infernal Battles
70% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2026
Dev: Squared Games
Windows
A strategic autobattler where you assemble a powerful army and buy upgrades to enhance it. Balance your resources wisely between miners and units. Refine your tactics to defeat the King and improve your high score!
Why similar: Auto Battler 32.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 18.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.7%, Strategy 9.5%, Turn-Based Combat 8.6%
- #44 Dungeon Manager
71% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: 邪恶狡诈墨喵喵Pub: 小猫山
Windows
This is a PVE auto Battler! Right after graduating from the management school but before getting degree certificate, you are snatched away by a red dragon and forced to be a dungeon manager. You need to fighting against the invaders of the evil empire together with the cute creatures in the dungeon.
Why similar: Auto Battler 35.6%, Wargame 18.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 17.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.2%, Strategy 7.6%
- #45 A New World: Kingdoms
73% matchNegative0% of 12 reviews2017
Dev: Red Phoenix Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
A New World: Kingdoms is a turn-based strategic 4X game. Carefully expand your kingdom by constructing buildings and managing your resources. Building your own empire is not easy; there will be challenges along the way, from mountains to navigate to your rival and his warriors.
Why similar: 4X 38.6% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 20.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.5%, Turn-Based Combat 9.2%, Strategy 6.7%
- #46 Rules of War
71% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Active Endeavour Games
Windows
Take command in this 4X-lite strategy game with fast-paced tactical combat and missile warfare. Build your economy, deploy land, sea, and air units, expand borders, advance technology, and navigate deceitful diplomacy. In a world of collapsing nuclear powers, can you lead your nation to victory?
Why similar: 4X 34.4% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 16.9%, Wargame 16.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.4%, Strategy 6.9%
- #47 Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri™ Planetary Pack
69% matchVery Positive91% of 581 reviews2024
Dev: Firaxis GamesPub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 12.1 hrs≥1hr: 43%
Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri™ Planetary Pack includes the original Alpha Centauri and the expansion, Alien Crossfire.
Why similar: 4X 67.9% ★, Strategy 12.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.7%, Space 7.4%
- #48 Sword of the Stars II: Enhanced Edition
72% matchMixed44% of 958 reviews2012
Dev: Kerberos ProductionsPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 12.0 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 61.9% ★, Strategy 15.7%, Space 8.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 7%, Sci-fi 4.9%
- #49 Zone
69% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: Kirill Gratchev
Windows
Zone is a 2D, turn-based military strategy game inspired by Advance Wars. Command your forces in the challenging single-player campaign or take them to the LAN multiplayer to prove your strategic superiority over your enemies.
Why similar: Wargame 27.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 25.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 19.4%, Strategy 16.5%, Turn-Based Combat 7.3%
- #50 Kingdom of Krawall
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: TinyDragonMagic
Windows · Linux
A fast-paced strategy game about building a kingdom, outplaying your rivals, and conquering your enemies. Play solo or in multiplayer and enjoy the depth of a classic 4X in a single sitting.
Why similar: 4X 51.9% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 16.3%, Strategy 14.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.7%, Stylized 5.3%
- #51 Mordfield Command
67% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2025
Dev: Software Verde, LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Set in a world seized by machines, Mordfield Command is a turn-based hex wargame. Reclaim territory under mounting pressure and expand your control of the battlefield. Move too slowly, and the Algorithm’s growing forces will overrun you.
Why similar: 4X 35% ★, Wargame 16.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.6%, Turn-Based Combat 7.9%
- #52 Space Empires II
70% 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 36.1% ★, Strategy 13.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.6%, Management 7.6%
- #53 Dominus - Multiplayer Sim Turn Based Strategy
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: dc1ab
Windows · Mac
Dominus is a turn-based tactics and strategy game with a unique twist. Inspired by strategy legends like Civilization, Dominus focuses that epic 'just one more turn' gameplay into rapid multiplayer mayhem lasting from 5 minute squad battles to epic half-hour struggles between empires.
Why similar: 4X 34.3% ★, Wargame 16.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 16.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.2%, Turn-Based Combat 9.4%
- #54 Bargain ssp Wargame
70% matchNo user reviews2023
Dev: Mark AinsworthPub: (Mark Ainsworth)
Windows
Naval Grid Based , turn based Hard core Wargame. A.I. can control any ship so no need to micromanage , it has a live database to find targets. there is a supply mechanic, all ships need supplies fuel and repair and rearming , transport ships and major base's supply everything.
Why similar: Wargame 39.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 26.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.3%, Strategy 15.3%, Retro 3.4%
- #55 Great Powers
66% 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 39% ★, Wargame 19.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 15.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.2%, Strategy 7.5%
- #56 NationWar2:Chronicle
66% matchMostly Positive80% of 420 reviews2024
Dev: Yiming
Windows
NationWar 2.0 is a big strategy game based on the theme of the Spring and Autumn and Warring States period. There are more than 60 countries to choose from in the game. Map 1: 1 restores the mountainous landscapes and rivers of China.
Why similar: 4X 23.6% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 16.4%, Auto Battler 15.7%, Wargame 12.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.4%
- #57 闪耀战争
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 瞬息万变
Windows
一款回合制策略游戏
Why similar: Wargame 30.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 29.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 17.3%, Strategy 13.2%, Turn-Based Combat 9%
- #58 Fantasy General II
67% 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 23.5% ★, Wargame 17.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 16%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.5%, Strategy 10.7%
- #59 Ascendant Realms
66% 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 39.2% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 17.3%, Wargame 14.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.8%, Strategy 7.4%