- #1 Cosmist
97% 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 36.2% ★, Grand Strategy 19.9% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 11.6%, Space 9.4%, Strategy 4.6%
- #2 Space Empires I
96% 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 30.6% ★, Grand Strategy 15.6% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 12.1%, Strategy 7.7%, Management 7.6%
- #3 Stellar Monarch 2
96% 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 41.7% ★, Grand Strategy 23.1% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 14.7%, Space 9.5%, Strategy 6.8%
- #4 Space Empires III
95% matchPositive80% of 41 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 32.7% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 14.2%, Grand Strategy 13.1% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 9.5%, Strategy 8.2%
- #5 Space Empires II
94% 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 29.2% ★, Grand Strategy 15.5% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 12.5%, Strategy 8.5%, Management 7.7%
- #6 Horizon
94% 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 30.9% ★, Grand Strategy 20.5% ★, Space 11.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 6.7%
- #7 Stars in Shadow
93% matchMostly Positive79% of 816 reviews2017
Dev: Ashdar GamesPub: Iceberg Interactive
Windows
Median: 2.5 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 51.4% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 15.6%, Space 11.9%, Strategy 7.8%, Turn-Based Combat 5.7%
- #8 Galactic Inheritors
92% 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 47.8% ★, Space 21.5%, Grand Strategy 17.5% ★, Strategy 8.2%, Sci-fi 4.9%
- #9 Interstellar Space: Genesis
91% matchVery Positive84% of 818 reviews2019
Dev: Praxis Games
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 11.7 hrs≥1hr: 54%
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 35.1% ★, Grand Strategy 15.8% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 11.7%, Space 11.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 7.6%
- #10 Napoleon 1813
91% 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 40.4% ★, Grand Strategy 23.3% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 13.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.2%, Strategy 8.6%
- #11 Astro Protocol
90% matchPositive98% of 41 reviews2026
Dev: Null Vector Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Astro Protocol is a high-stakes, turn-based 4X space strategy game distilled into intense one-hour matches. Six factions, randomized maps, tech trees, and anomalies ensure every run is unique. Victories are earned against challenging opponents that play to win.
Why similar: 4X 32.7% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 13.7%, Grand Strategy 12% ★, Space 11.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.5%
- #12 Gate Builders
89% 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 33.1% ★, Grand Strategy 20.2% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 13%, Space 10.8%, Management 7.4%
- #13 Plane Starship2:Galactic Contender
88% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2024
Dev: 爱芙尔
Windows
This is a 4x turn-base strategy game. You can develop your planet, expand your territory by colonizing and building space stations, research technology to unlock more ships, and ultimately discover and eliminate your enemies.
Why similar: 4X 39.8% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 14.9%, Space 11.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.2%, Strategy 6.3%
- #14 ENDLESS™ Space - Definitive Edition
89% 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 46.1% ★, Space 16.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.6%, Strategy 11.4%, Sci-fi 4.8%
- #15 Imperial Kingdoms
87% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: BaroxxTech
Windows · Linux
Expand your kingdom: Gather resources and transport them to your capital city to produce the materials you need to expand your army and conquer new regions. Research new technologies to improve your economy and army. Use your troops wisely to outmanoeuvre your enemies.
Why similar: 4X 41% ★, Grand Strategy 22% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 12.6%, Strategy 8.8%, Management 8.4%
- #16 Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri™ Planetary Pack
86% matchVery Positive91% of 552 reviews2024
Dev: Firaxis GamesPub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 12.2 hrs≥1hr: 42%
Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri™ Planetary Pack includes the original Alpha Centauri and the expansion, Alien Crossfire.
Why similar: 4X 59.8% ★, Space 14.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.8%, Strategy 8.6%, Multiplayer 4.6%
- #17 Sword of the Stars II: Enhanced Edition
86% 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 55.7% ★, Space 16%, Strategy 10.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 7.2%, Sci-fi 5.2%
- #18 Vega Chronicle
85% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Just Add Lava
Windows · Mac · Linux
Choose peace or destruction to conquer the stars in this turn-based 4X game. Trade and negotiate with alien civilizations. Command semi-autonomous fleets in real-time combat. Explore the galaxy and build your colonies. Unlock ancestral virtues to enhance your civilization for the next play-through.
Why similar: 4X 45.3% ★, Space 14.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.6%, Strategy 9.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 7.2%
- #19 Distant Worlds: Universe
84% 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 51.9% ★, Grand Strategy 17.2% ★, Space 16.9%, Strategy 7.4%, Sci-fi 4.8%
- #20 Palm Kingdoms 3
83% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Hack The Publisher
Windows · Mac
Palm Kingdoms 3 is a turn-based strategy game with deep mechanics. Explore maps, build your kingdom, and lead armies in rich, tactical combat. Here, power lies not in a single character, but in the unique Commanders you cultivate within your ranks.
Why similar: 4X 30.8% ★, Grand Strategy 19.7% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 15%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.6%, Tactical 6.8%
- #21 Sid Meier's Civilization®: Beyond Earth™
84% matchMixed60% of 22,976 reviews2014
Dev: Firaxis GamesPub: 2K
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.9 hrsMean: 29.6 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Sid Meier’s Civilization: Beyond Earth is a new science-fiction-themed entry into the award winning Civilization series. As part of an expedition sent to find a home beyond Earth, lead your people into a new frontier, explore and colonize an alien planet and create a new civilization in space.
Why similar: 4X 32.8% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 20.3%, Space 12.4%, Grand Strategy 11.3% ★, Strategy 8.2%
- #22 Elemental Empire
82% 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 43.4% ★, Grand Strategy 28.1% ★, Space 12.6%, PvE 7%, Strategy 5.7%
- #23 EOL: End Of Line
82% 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 42.4% ★, Grand Strategy 24.4% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 14.1%, Strategy 9.2%, Tactical 4.3%
- #24 Distant Worlds 2
81% 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 46.5% ★, Grand Strategy 25.2% ★, Space 13.6%, Strategy 8.8%, Sci-fi 5.5%
- #25 Sengoku: Shadow Strikers
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ikemoto Systems
Windows · Mac · Linux
Turn your clan into a Sengoku legend in this tactical RPG. Recruit and train warriors, shape alliances, conquer castles, and alter history through brutal turn-based battles. Influence the outcome of feudal Japan in Sengoku: Shadow Strikers.
Why similar: 4X 37.1% ★, Grand Strategy 22.2% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 12.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.9%, Management 6.7%
- #26 Space Empires IV Deluxe
80% matchVery Positive86% of 285 reviews2006
Dev: Malfador MachinationsPub: Strategy First
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 10.4 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 60% ★, Space 12.3%, Strategy 11.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.3%, Sci-fi 5.6%
- #27 Dominium Mundi
79% match7 user reviews29% of 7 reviews2020
Dev: Dusan Petrovic
Windows · Linux
Dominium Mundi is a lightweight 4X strategy game set in the medieval period where 4 players compete to create the most influential empire. Expand your empire over the map, convert more people to your religion, and control more trade routes.
Why similar: 4X 56.8% ★, Grand Strategy 17.8% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 13.1%, Strategy 7%, PvP 2.2%
- #28 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 35.3% ★, Grand Strategy 24.8% ★, Space 15.3%, Management 7.1%, Strategy 5.2%
- #29 Master of Orion
78% 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 59.2% ★, Space 14.5%, Strategy 11.5%, Grand Strategy 6.5% ★, Sci-fi 3.8%
- #30 Space Imperia 4X
77% 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 38.8% ★, Space 16.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.5%, Strategy 5.2%
- #31 Ever War
75% matchPositive100% of 15 reviews2025
Dev: Utium Games
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 40.3% ★, Grand Strategy 16.4% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 14.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.2%, Turn-Based Combat 6%
- #32 Star Ruler
78% 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 50.3% ★, Space 19%, Grand Strategy 14.8% ★, Strategy 11.5%, Sci-fi 4.2%
- #33 The Last Federation
77% 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 35.8% ★, Space 18.8%, Grand Strategy 14.9% ★, Strategy 10%, Turn-Based Strategy 6.1%
- #34 Uciana
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Birdshel, LLC
Windows
Explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate in this sci-fi 4X turn-based strategy game.
Why similar: 4X 52.2% ★, Space 11.7%, Strategy 11.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 7.2%, Sci-fi 5.7%
- #35 Politon
73% matchVery Positive90% of 86 reviews2025
Dev: Pinq Games
Windows · Mac
Politon: A turn-based strategy game that will push your strategic and management skills to the limit! Expand your territory, strengthen your economy, and outsmart your enemies by planning your strategy carefully.
Why similar: 4X 32.3% ★, Grand Strategy 15.7% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 13.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 8.6%, Strategy 5.1%
- #36 Stellaris
74% 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 36.8% ★, Grand Strategy 24.8% ★, Space 17.1%, Strategy 5.5%, Sci-fi 5.5%
- #37 Tachyon Wars
75% 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 42.7% ★, Grand Strategy 22.3% ★, Space 15.8%, Strategy 9.4%, Sci-fi 5.6%
- #38 Lords of the Black Sun
76% matchMostly Negative20% of 395 reviews2014
Dev: Arkavi StudiosPub: Iceberg Interactive
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Take command of one race to join the struggle for supremacy in the galaxy. As the leader of your empire you are tasked with exploring the stars, colonizing new worlds, managing your empire and conquering whoever dares to oppose you.
Why similar: 4X 55.8% ★, Space 19.3%, Strategy 11.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.4%, Sci-fi 3.6%
- #39 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 43.8% ★, Grand Strategy 22% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 15.8%, Strategy 9%, Turn-Based Tactics 4.7%
- #40 HARD VOID
71% 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 38.2% ★, Grand Strategy 18.5% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 13.3%, Space 13%, Sci-fi 5%
- #41 Pandora: First Contact
73% matchMixed63% of 638 reviews2014
Dev: Proxy StudiosPub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 41.1 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Pandora: First Contact is a science fiction 4X turn-based strategy game on a planetary scale. Our Earth has been exhausted and colonial attempts on other planetary bodies have been in vain. Finally, after decades of exploration, an interstellar probe has brought promise of a new world.
Why similar: 4X 57.2% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 18.1%, Strategy 10.2%, Sci-fi 5.9%, Space 5.8%
- #42 Rome 2077: Tactics
73% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2022
Dev: Yelaex
Windows
Turn-based strategy in a space Sci-Fi setting. Capture star systems, fight in tactical battles on hexagonal maps, upgrade your mother ship, discover new technologies and conquer the entire galaxy!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 21.9% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 16.3%, Space 14%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.7%, Tactical 6.3%
- #43 Sword of the Stars: Complete Collection
72% matchVery Positive88% of 705 reviews2010
Dev: Kerberos Productions Inc.Pub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 28.2 hrs≥1hr: 48%
Sword of the Stars: Complete Collection is the original Sword of the Stars games and the three expansions Born of Blood, A Murder of Crows and Argos Naval Yard. It is the year 2405, and human scientists have discovered a new technology that allows travel from star to star at speeds faster than light.
Why similar: 4X 58.7% ★, Space 15.3%, Strategy 10.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 7%, Sci-fi 5.6%
- #44 Terrol
70% 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 34.9% ★, Grand Strategy 23% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 16%, Strategy 8.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 8.2%
- #45 ALL IN THE GAME: Crime Strategy
69% matchPositive88% of 34 reviews2024
Dev: Strangelet Games
Windows
ALL IN THE GAME is a turn-based crime strategy game. Start off with a small street gang, earn money through robberies and black market, expand your territory and become a kingpin running a fearsome criminal empire. Use violence, money and clout to take over the city before the other players do.
Why similar: 4X 40.5% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 16.7%, Management 7.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 7.1%, Turn-Based Combat 6.5%
- #46 Dominions 6 - Rise of the Pantokrator
69% matchVery Positive91% of 1,592 reviews2024
Dev: Illwinter Game Design
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.9 hrsMean: 46.3 hrs≥1hr: 73%
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 44.7% ★, Grand Strategy 20% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 16.7%, Strategy 7.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 4.8%
- #47 Search for Sol
70% 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 42.7% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 13.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.4%, Strategy 6.4%, Space 6.2%
- #48 HUMANKIND™
69% matchMixed69% of 28,231 reviews2021
Dev: AMPLITUDE Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 7.5 hrsMean: 33.0 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Rewrite history by shaping a civilization as unique as you are. Combine 60 cultures from the Ancient Era to the Modern Age to lead your empire to victory. Build thriving cities, outsmart rivals in epic battles, spread your influence and leave your mark on HUMANKIND™.
Why similar: 4X 40.9% ★, Grand Strategy 20% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 18.2%, Strategy 9.8%, Management 5.3%
- #49 Galactic Civilizations IV
68% matchMostly Positive73% of 2,388 reviews2023
Dev: Stardock Entertainment
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 21.9 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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 32.6% ★, Grand Strategy 21.2% ★, Space 12.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.4%, Management 6.1%
- #50 Mayhem Intergalactic
71% matchMixed50% of 28 reviews2009
Dev: Inventive Dingo
Windows
Wage war on your friends and enemies in this simple and engaging strategy game. Easy to learn and quick to play, Mayhem Intergalactic is surprisingly strategic. Play against the computer, or duke it out with friends over the internet. The universe shall be yours!
Why similar: 4X 39.7% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 15.7%, Space 11.4%, PvP 6.3%, Old School 6.2%
- #51 Pax Nova
70% matchMixed57% of 447 reviews2020
Dev: Grey Wolf EntertainmentPub: Iceberg Interactive
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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 33.6% ★, Grand Strategy 19% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 12.8%, Space 10.3%, Management 5.7%
- #52 Space Empires V
71% matchMostly Positive73% of 469 reviews2006
Dev: Malfador MachinationsPub: Strategy First
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 14.4 hrs≥1hr: 46%
Space Empires V is the latest edition in the Space Empires series. This new chapter completely updates the UI and takes the player into a real-time rendered 3D universe. Watch space battles played out in glorious detail and realistic effects. Expand, Explore, Exploit, and Exterminate in a huge living breathing galaxy.
Why similar: 4X 58.7% ★, Space 15.1%, Strategy 12.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.2%, Sci-fi 5.2%
- #53 Ultakia
68% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Simon Alber
Windows
Ultakia is a turn-based space 4X strategy game with distinctive resource management. Explore exotic systems and acquire powerful technologies. Exploit your planets, trade with other races and destroy those who stand in your way.
Why similar: 4X 40.9% ★, Space 15.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 6.9%, Management 6.3%
- #54 Great Powers
66% matchMixed69% of 35 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 38.2% ★, Grand Strategy 22.5% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 13.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.3%, Strategy 5.5%
- #55 Beyond
67% 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 35.1% ★, Grand Strategy 18.3% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 14%, Space 11.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 8%
- #56 Sid Meier's Starships
68% matchMixed50% of 2,454 reviews2015
Dev: Firaxis GamesPub: 2K
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Build and command a fleet of starships and travel between planets as you explore, build, negotiate, and fight to preserve your vision for humanity.
Why similar: Space 28.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 23.9%, 4X 19.6% ★, Strategy 12.3%, Sci-fi 8.1%
- #57 World War: Rome - Free Strategy Game
66% 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 37.8% ★, Grand Strategy 21.6% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 15.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.3%, Strategy 5.3%
- #58 Dominions - Priests, Prophets & Pretenders
65% 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 60.9% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 21.6%, Strategy 14.1%, 2D 3.5%
- #59 Vae Victis
66% 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 33.1% ★, Grand Strategy 17.1% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 15.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.5%, Turn-Based Combat 6.4%