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Games Like Space Empires II

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Strategy, 4X, Turn-Based Strategy, Grand Strategy.

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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.

Reviews: Mixed — 59% — of 17 reviews
Released: 2020-10-13
Developer: Malfador Machinations
Publisher: Strategy First
Genres: Strategy
Platforms: Windows

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  1. #1 Space Empires I
    97% 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 20.5%, Strategy 13.3%, Grand Strategy 11.7%, Management 10%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.7%

  2. #2 Space Empires III
    96% 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 20.5%, Strategy 13.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.7%, Base Building 10.5%, Grand Strategy 9.2%

  3. #3 Shattered Spheres
    96% 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 29.2%, Grand Strategy 15.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.5%, Strategy 8.5%, Management 7.7%

  4. #4 Sengoku: Shadow Strikers
    95% 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 26.1%, Grand Strategy 17.4%, Base Building 15.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.6%, Management 9.3%

  5. #5 Imperial Kingdoms
    94% 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 30.5%, Grand Strategy 18.3%, Strategy 16.9%, Management 12.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.3%

  6. #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 35.8%, Grand Strategy 22.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.2%, Strategy 15.2%, Space 6.3%

  7. #7 Gate Builders
    93% 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 24.9%, Grand Strategy 16.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.8%, Management 11%, Strategy 8.3%

  8. #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 33.4%, Grand Strategy 20.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.9%, Strategy 11%, Space 6.7%

  9. #9 Astro Protocol
    91% 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 25.3%, Base Building 13%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.8%, Grand Strategy 10.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 8.7%

  10. #10 Horizon
    91% 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 25.8%, Grand Strategy 19.1%, Strategy 9.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.4%, Space 7.3%

  11. #11 Napoleon 1813
    89% 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 32.2%, Grand Strategy 20.7%, Strategy 17.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 8.7%

  12. #12 Galactic Civilizations® II: Ultimate Edition
    90% 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 29.9%, Grand Strategy 20.5%, Base Building 18.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.6%, Strategy 10.2%

  13. #13 Interstellar Space: Genesis
    89% 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 29%, Grand Strategy 14.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.6%, Strategy 10.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 7.5%

  14. #14 ENDLESS™ Space - Definitive Edition
    88% 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 37.7%, Strategy 24.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.4%, Space 10.2%, Sci-fi 5.9%

  15. #15 EOL: End Of Line
    87% 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 33.6%, Grand Strategy 21.6%, Strategy 18.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.4%, Futuristic 5%

  16. #16 Sid Meier's Civilization®: Beyond Earth™
    86% 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 26.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 19.9%, Strategy 17.3%, Grand Strategy 10.2%, Space 7.8%

  17. #17 Antropico: Colonies
    86% 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: 4X 28.8%, Grand Strategy 23%, Strategy 18.4%, Economy 6.9%, Management 6.4%

  18. #18 Stars in Shadow
    85% 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 44.6%, Strategy 17.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 16.3%, Space 7.9%, Sci-fi 5%

  19. #19 Ever War
    84% 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 31.7%, Grand Strategy 14.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.5%, Strategy 10.7%

  20. #20 Vega Chronicle
    84% 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 37.7%, Strategy 20.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.6%, Space 9.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 7.1%

  21. #21 Distant Worlds 2
    83% 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 39.9%, Grand Strategy 24.1%, Strategy 19.4%, Space 9%, Sci-fi 7.1%

  22. #22 Stellar Reach
    82% 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 33.5%, Grand Strategy 15.9%, Strategy 12.7%, Management 8.6%, Space 8.1%

  23. #23 Neverdark
    81% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Simteract
    Windows

    Neverdark is a pausable RTS game which throws you into a post-apocalyptic world. Following a global blackout, society has collapsed, and it will be your goal to rebuild it.

    Why similar: Strategy 29.2%, 4X 20.8%, Grand Strategy 15.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.7%, Management 9.1%

  24. #24 Galactic Inheritors
    82% 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 42.5%, Strategy 18.9%, Grand Strategy 17.3%, Space 14.7%, Sci-fi 6.5%

  25. #25 Xenonauts
    81% matchVery Positive87% of 5,012 reviews2014
    Dev: Goldhawk Interactive
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 8.2 hrsMean: 19.7 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    Xenonauts is a strategy game in which you control a multi-national military organisation defending a Cold War-era Earth from alien invasion, using small squads of persistent soldiers to eliminate the extraterrestrials and recover their technology in turn-based ground combat.

    Why similar: Grand Strategy 19.4%, Base Building 18.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.6%, Management 12.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.7%

  26. #26 Orbit Economica
    79% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2025
    Dev: Phoenix SmithPub: Parallel Games
    Windows

    Trade, Build, Spy, Negotiate, and Battle for total control of the galaxy's riches. Become the backbone of galactic commerce in a grand strategy universe ripe with opportunity for exploitation and conquest.

    Why similar: 4X 26.1%, Grand Strategy 19.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.4%, Management 10.8%, Economy 9.7%

  27. #27 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 49.9%, Strategy 24.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.3%, Space 7.9%, Sci-fi 7%

  28. #28 Infinite Borders: Three Kingdoms
    78% 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 30.9%, Grand Strategy 20.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.6%, Base Building 13%, Strategy 12.1%

  29. #29 Politon: Prologue
    78% 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 27.8%, Grand Strategy 18.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.6%, Strategy 10.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 8.4%

  30. #30 Sword of the Stars II: Enhanced Edition
    79% 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 48.4%, Strategy 24%, Space 10.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 7.5%, Sci-fi 6.8%

  31. #31 Plane Starship2:Galactic Contender
    76% 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 35.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.9%, Strategy 14.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.8%, Space 8.1%

  32. #32 Lands of Rumour
    75% matchMostly Positive77% of 13 reviews2025
    Dev: Vaeril Games
    Windows

    Lands of Rumour is a turn-based 4X game about hiding and gossip. Embrace the atmosphere of Robin Hood, develop villages, gather resources, recruit your men and defend your homeland in tactical combat, where every unit has unique abilities.

    Why similar: 4X 28.6%, Grand Strategy 18.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.8%, Strategy 11.5%, Management 10.9%

  33. #33 Armada 2526 Gold Edition
    77% matchMixed68% of 108 reviews2013
    Dev: Ntronium GamesPub: Iceberg Interactive
    Windows
    Median: 24 minMean: 12.8 hrs≥1hr: 36%

    Conquer the Galaxy In This ‘4x’ Strategy Game. Lead one of 18 different alien races to become a mighty pan-galactic empire. Manage your colonies, deploy your fleets and conduct research. Plot your strategy and turn your planets into mighty bastions.

    Why similar: 4X 39.2%, Strategy 35.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 16.2%, Space 9.5%

  34. #34 Solar Wave
    76% 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 30.1%, Grand Strategy 21.6%, Strategy 11.9%, Management 10.4%, Space 8.9%

  35. #35 StarDrive 2
    77% 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 39.5%, Strategy 30.5%, Space 12.5%, Sci-fi 9.2%, Management 8%

  36. #36 Alliance of the Sacred Suns
    75% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: KatHawk Studios
    Windows · Mac

    Alliance of the Sacred Suns is a sci-fi grand-strategy RPG that begins with your coronation as the head of an interstellar Empire, and ends with your demise. Manage feuding noble houses and the schemes of would-be usurpers as you try to revive the glory of an Empire on the brink of collapse.

    Why similar: 4X 24.5%, Grand Strategy 16.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.4%, Management 9.7%, Strategy 8.7%

  37. #37 Near Sol
    74% 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 33.4%, Grand Strategy 22.3%, Strategy 12.1%, Management 11.8%, Space 7.6%

  38. #38 Terrol
    74% 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%, Grand Strategy 20.8%, Strategy 17.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 8%

  39. #39 Defensia
    73% 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 33.5%, Base Building 21%, Turn-Based Strategy 16.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.3%, Strategy 8.8%

  40. #40 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 36.4%, Grand Strategy 20.4%, Strategy 19.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 4.6%

  41. #41 Ascendance
    72% 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 28.5%, Grand Strategy 19.3%, Strategy 10.3%, Management 8.7%, Economy 7.3%

  42. #42 The Last Federation
    72% 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 30.2%, Strategy 21.8%, Grand Strategy 14.1%, Space 12.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 6.2%

  43. #43 Neural Dominion
    71% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: GamesBond StudiosPub: Camlann Games
    Windows

    A brutal cyberpunk 4X turn-based strategy game. Take control of one of 5 gangs in Technograd — a dark, crime ridden city where getting to the top is the only thing that matters.

    Why similar: 4X 27.6%, Grand Strategy 18.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.5%, Management 10.9%, Strategy 10.5%

  44. #44 Crucible Of Time
    71% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Concrete Games
    Windows

    A retro 4X game inspired by classic versions of the genre. Lead your people from a small nomadic tribe into a globe-spanning space-fairing civilization. Can your empire survive the Crucible Of Time?

    Why similar: 4X 21.7%, Base Building 14.8%, Grand Strategy 14.4%, Management 10.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.4%

  45. #45 Stellaris
    70% 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 30.8%, Grand Strategy 23.2%, Strategy 11.9%, Space 11.1%, Sci-fi 6.8%

  46. #46 Star Ruler
    71% 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 42.8%, Strategy 25.2%, Grand Strategy 14.1%, Space 12.5%, Sci-fi 5.3%

  47. #47 Trailblader
    69% matchPositive93% of 28 reviews2025
    Dev: 迟到的南雨亭
    Windows

    Trailblader is a turn-based strategy game that features loop-based combat, integrating 4X strategy and hero development. The game tells the story of a hero who, having lost their homeland, leads the people to migrate to the wilderness to rebuild their home.

    Why similar: 4X 35.7%, Strategy 21.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.8%, Management 10.4%, Economy 7.9%

  48. #48 Tachyon Wars
    70% 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 35.9%, Grand Strategy 20.9%, Strategy 20.4%, Space 10.2%, Sci-fi 7%

  49. #49 Reshaping Mars
    68% matchVery Positive85% of 831 reviews2023
    Dev: TholusPub: Yooreka Studio
    Windows
    Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 18.4 hrs≥1hr: 62%

    「Reshaping Mars」is a colony simulation game on Mars, you will start by gathering resources, storing food, accepting immigrants, and building a better colony together. Develop powerful technologies for Mars Reshaping, make Mars great agai..sorry, just great. Don't forget to make the residents happy.

    Why similar: 4X 24%, Base Building 19.5%, Grand Strategy 16.3%, Strategy 10.9%, Management 9.2%

  50. #50 Pandora: First Contact
    69% 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 48%, Strategy 22.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 18.3%, Sci-fi 7.4%, Space 3.8%

  51. #51 Distant Worlds: Universe
    69% 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 46.2%, Grand Strategy 17.1%, Strategy 17%, Space 11.6%, Sci-fi 6.3%

  52. #52 HUMANKIND™
    67% 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 33.4%, Strategy 20.5%, Grand Strategy 18.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 17.8%, Management 8.5%

  53. #53 Galactic Civilizations IV
    67% 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 26.5%, Grand Strategy 19.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.1%, Management 9.8%, Strategy 9.2%

  54. #54 HARD VOID
    66% 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 32.1%, Grand Strategy 17.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.5%, Strategy 10.6%, Space 8.4%

  55. #55 Lords of the Black Sun
    70% 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 47.3%, Strategy 25.9%, Space 12.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.6%, Sci-fi 4.5%

  56. #56 Rome 2077: Tactics
    68% 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 20.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 16.4%, Strategy 13%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.7%, Management 9.7%

  57. #57 Space Empires V
    68% 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 48.8%, Strategy 26.4%, Space 9.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.2%, Sci-fi 6.5%

  58. #58 Pax Nova
    67% 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 27.7%, Grand Strategy 17.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.7%, Strategy 11%, Management 9.2%

  59. #59 Master of Orion
    67% 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 51.2%, Strategy 25.6%, Space 9.6%, Grand Strategy 6.3%, Sci-fi 4.9%

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