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

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.

Shadow Empire
Shadow Empire is a deep turn-based 4X wargame with a unique blend of military focus, procedurally generated content and role-playing features. Players take the seat of the supreme ruler of a small nation, with the goal of reconquering a devastated planet.

Nexus 5X
eXplore, eXpand, eXploit, eXterminate, EXPRESS. All of the depth, diplomacy, conflict and conquest of a turn-based 4X epic but played in fast-paced 60-minute competitive sessions. Play Solo or Multiplayer for 2-8 players.
Shadow Empire is a deep turn-based 4X wargame with a unique blend of military focus, procedurally generated content and role-playing features. Players take the seat of the supreme ruler of a small nation, with the goal of reconquering a devastated planet.
Why similar: 4X 22% ★, Wargame 17.2%, Hex Grid 10.7% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 9.1%, Asynchronous Multiplayer 7.9% ★
eXplore, eXpand, eXploit, eXterminate, EXPRESS. All of the depth, diplomacy, conflict and conquest of a turn-based 4X epic but played in fast-paced 60-minute competitive sessions. Play Solo or Multiplayer for 2-8 players.
Why similar: 4X 18.2% ★, Board Game 16.5%, Tabletop 14.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 7.8%
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 46.1% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 15%, Turn-Based Combat 10.4%, Space 9%, Strategy 7.7%
Play the classic board game, Axis & Allies 1942 2nd Edition! Act as WWII powers in a turn-based strategy game that fits your screen and schedule— get notified on your turn and command armies at your own pace! Team up with friends, challenge the world’s top players, or go solo vs. A.I.
Why similar: Wargame 19.2%, Board Game 16.5%, Tabletop 13.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.4%
The award-winning board game of strategy and intrigue in the iconic universe of Dune. The Spice must flow.
Why similar: Board Game 35%, Tabletop 26.7%, Sci-fi 10.6%, Military 9.8%, Space 7.9%
Scythe transports you to an alternate reality in 1920s Europa, one ravaged by the First World War. Take up the role of leader by assuming command of one of 5 factions, and set out to conquer the coveted "Factory". Lead your mechs to war and your people to victory!
Why similar: 4X 23.7% ★, Board Game 20.1%, Tabletop 14.6%, Hex Grid 10.6% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 8%
A Game of Thrones: The Board Game – Digital Edition is the digital adaptation of the top-selling strategy board game from Fantasy Flight Games.
Why similar: 4X 22.9% ★, Board Game 16.9%, Wargame 15%, Tabletop 11.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.1%
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Why similar: 4X 27.9% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 14.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.3%, Board Game 9.3%, Hex Grid 8.8% ★
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 33.5% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 14%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.2%, Space 9.3%, Turn-Based Combat 8.8%
Hexarchy is an innovative, fast-paced, historical 4x strategy game where you use cards and deckbuilding to make your decisions. Single-player and online multiplayer.
Why similar: 4X 25.4% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 13.8%, Hex Grid 11.9% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 10.6%, PvP 9.6%
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 57.8% ★, Strategy 12.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.8%, Space 9.9%, Sci-fi 8.9%
Lead your dynasty to victory in the new digital adaptation of the acclaimed board game!
Why similar: Board Game 18.7%, Wargame 17.7%, Tabletop 16.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 10%, Hex Grid 8.7% ★
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 39.9% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 15.3%, Hex Grid 13.3% ★, Space 12.7%, Sci-fi 9.1%
Final Theory is a 4X-lite turn-based strategy game where you command fleets of battleships engaged in a galactic civil war. It presents an exciting experience for both veteran players and those new to the genre. It features innovative combat mechanics but also hearkens back to some of the classics.
Why similar: 4X 27.2% ★, Hex Grid 14.3% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 13.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 10%, Turn-Based Combat 8.4%
Command interstellar forces in this epic return of the 4X strategy classic. From planetary politics to galactic warfare, the stakes couldn’t be higher as you lead your Royal House through battles on land, sea, air, and the vast reaches of space.
Why similar: 4X 33.2% ★, Wargame 21.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.6%, Sci-fi 7.3%, Turn-Based Combat 6.1%
Battle for galactic dominance in this real-time 4X strategy game with unrivaled scale! You’ll explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate through military force, diplomacy, trade, culture, influence, and other underhanded tactics.
Why similar: 4X 41.5% ★, Space 16.9%, PvP 10.3%, Sci-fi 8.4%, Strategy 8%
Take command of humanity’s last survivors and rebuild an empire in the stars. In this immersive turn-based strategy game, you will have to fight to protect your people, control rival factions, and unlock lost technology.
Why similar: 4X 39.3% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 15.8%, Turn-Based Combat 12.9%, Space 8.9%, Sci-fi 8.8%
Build an empire in a single sitting. All the strategy of a classic 4X in a faster format, which also shines in multiplayer.
Why similar: 4X 25.4% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 13.2%, Hex Grid 11.9% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 10.9%, Turn-Based Combat 8.6%
Rule the skies in strategy dogfights in the digital adaptation of the classic tabletop board game!
Why similar: Wargame 16%, Board Game 14.5%, Tabletop 13.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 11%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.1%
Legendary board game classic from award winning designer Vlaada Chvátil
Why similar: Board Game 24.3%, Tabletop 21.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.6%, Asynchronous Multiplayer 8% ★
Gaia Project is the digital adaptation of the boardgame Gaia Project created by Helge Ostertag and Jens Drögemüller and published by "Feuerland Verlag". It is a 1-4 player strategy game. It plays in the same universe as Terra Mystica and continues the adventure in the far future.
Why similar: Board Game 26.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.3%, PvP 13.7%, Space 9.9%, Tabletop 9.6%
The galaxy, once peaceful after the Terran-Hegemony War, now faces rising tensions. The Galactic Council's efforts to maintain peace are failing as alliances shatter and secret treaties form. A confrontation looms—who will emerge victorious and rule the galaxy? Lead your people to victory!
Why similar: Board Game 22.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 16.3%, Hex Grid 9.9% ★, Tabletop 9%, Space 7%
Hex of Steel is a refreshing WWII wargame covering all fronts featuring a certain amount of original mechanics. Fight in solo against finally a decent AI throughout Europe, Africa or the Pacific, or against a friend in the cross-platform PBEM or real time multiplayer. Coop is also an option!
Why similar: Wargame 18.2%, Board Game 14.7%, Tabletop 12.8%, Hex Grid 11.7% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 10.1%
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 48.1% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 14.3%, Space 14.2%, Strategy 13.4%, Sci-fi 8.3%
Galaxy Admirals is a multiplayer turn-based cosmic strategy with pretty innovative and challenging gameplay. Improve your command skills with AI and conquer the whole universe by fighting with real players.
Why similar: Strategy 29.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 16.3%, Board Game 16%, Hex Grid 15.4% ★, Space 10.9%
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Why similar: 4X 34.6% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 14.7%, Hex Grid 10.1% ★, Military 7.6%, War 7.2%
Helm your own ship, battle for supremacy in a multi-faction war, and conquer the cosmos in this science fiction turn-based strategy game. Select from more than 100+ diverse star ships and fight for territory across a 2D hex-based grid.
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 35.8%, Hex Grid 28.1% ★, Tactical 21.6%, Strategy 14.5%
Asymmetric space empire builder where you feel like the Emperor, not a logistics officer. No micromanagement, grand scale, fast paced, audiences, assassins, imperial court, disloyal admirals.
Why similar: 4X 49.5% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 18.5%, Space 13%, Sci-fi 10.6%, Strategy 7.2%
The official adaptation of the legendary wargame from Steve Jackson Games. Engage in futuristic warfare with armored hovercraft, superheavy tanks, infantry, and giant cybernetic war machines called "Ogres".
Why similar: Wargame 17.8%, Board Game 15.6%, Hex Grid 12.4% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 11.7%, Tabletop 8.5%
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Why similar: 4X 31.4% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 19.1%, Hex Grid 10.2% ★, PvP 7.8%, Strategy 7%
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Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 25.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 17.4%, Turn-Based Combat 9.7%, Asynchronous Multiplayer 8.8% ★, Strategy 8%
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Why similar: Strategy 65.9%, 4X 14.7% ★, Space 8.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 4.4%, Sci-fi 3.8%
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Why similar: 4X 37.1% ★, PvP 14.2%, Military 10.4%, Space 10.1%, Sci-fi 7.7%
The legendary Space Hulk returns in this epic turn based strategy game. Set in the Warhammer 40,000 universe, an intriguing story of legendary battles and heroic actions unfolds.
Why similar: Board Game 52.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 18.1%, Strategy 12.5%, Sci-fi 9.4%, Tactical 6.8%
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Why similar: Wargame 20.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 17.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.8%, PvP 12.5%, Turn-Based Combat 8.2%
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Why similar: 4X 57.1% ★, Strategy 13.4%, Space 12.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.7%, Sci-fi 8.4%
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Why similar: Wargame 18.3%, Board Game 16.8%, Tabletop 15.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.5%
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Why similar: Board Game 36.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 22.2%, Strategy 19.7%, War 12.7%, 2D 4.6%
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Why similar: 4X 32.4% ★, Hex Grid 15.3% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 13.5%, PvP 11.5%, Space 8.1%
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Why similar: 4X 38.6% ★, Wargame 19.6%, PvP 11.3%, Sci-fi 8.7%, Space 7.1%
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Why similar: Board Game 18.6%, Tabletop 16.7%, Wargame 16.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 10%
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Why similar: 4X 62.6% ★, Space 17%, Strategy 9.9%, Sci-fi 9.4%, 2D 1%
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Why similar: 4X 25% ★, Strategy 19.8%, Wargame 13.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 7.2%
CONTROL FANTASY RACES, SET OFF TO CONQUER NEW LANDS, OVERTHROW YOUR ENEMIES AND CLAIM THE VICTORY! In this digital adaptation of the legendary board game, dive into a world inhabited by whimsical fantasy races.
Why similar: Board Game 46.8%, Tabletop 29.4%, Asynchronous Multiplayer 7.5% ★, Strategy 7.2%, PvP 4.6%
Riftborne is a classic terminal based, real time, grand strategy game. Construct space ships. Take part in factional warfare. Hire galactic hit-men on your rivals. Raid neighbors for rare resources. Train spies to infiltrate enemy bases for key intel. Grow your empire to dominate the galaxy.
Why similar: 4X 35.7% ★, Wargame 24.3%, Asynchronous Multiplayer 14.1% ★, Space 10.3%, Military 8.5%
Unique combination of turn-based 4X and historical grand strategy with a mythological twist. Explore the ancient world and build a world leading civilization. Survive, expand, conquer... and win!
Why similar: 4X 47.9% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 19.4%, Military 11.7%, War 10.4%, Strategy 6.7%
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 62.2% ★, Strategy 13.5%, Space 12.8%, Sci-fi 6.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 2.4%
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 25.1% ★, Wargame 19%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.6%, Board Game 13.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.5%
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Why similar: 4X 35.7% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 15.5%, Military 10.3%, War 9.3%, Tactical 8.2%
Set in a post-apoc version of Earth, Revival is a 4x strategy game where the world and its rules can change at key moments, creating a deep and highly replayable experience.
Why similar: 4X 37.4% ★, Hex Grid 18.2% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 15.6%, Sci-fi 7.8%, Tactical 7.7%
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Why similar: 4X 48.9% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 16.9%, Hex Grid 10% ★, Strategy 9.8%, Sci-fi 8.4%
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Why similar: 4X 43.4% ★, PvP 19.1%, Sci-fi 12.3%, Strategy 9.3%, Military 8.4%
SPACECOM – a strategic-to-the-bone, starfleet command game in which deception, smart movement, and choices to battle decide victory or defeat.
Why similar: 4X 45.7% ★, Space 11.2%, Tactical 10.1%, Sci-fi 9.1%, Strategy 9%
In this turn-based strategic artillery game, players wage interplanetary wars by developing their home planets and firing massive barrages through the unpredictable gravity fields of the solar system.
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 26.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 22.5%, Space 21.8%, Strategy 18.7%, Sci-fi 6.3%
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Why similar: 4X 38% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 15.8%, Turn-Based Combat 12.3%, Space 9.8%, Military 9.2%
SOVL is a ruleset for playing fantasy wargames. It can be played with miniatures on a table or digitally on Steam.
Why similar: Wargame 18.1%, Board Game 16%, Tabletop 15.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 13%, Turn-Based Strategy 9%
Forge an empire in a universe where population growth is stripping away planetary resources. Colonize unknown planets and trade with other races for their knowledge.
Why similar: 4X 58.3% ★, Space 12%, Strategy 11.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.2%, Sci-fi 7.2%