What games are most similar to Star Ruler?

The most similar games to Star Ruler include ENDLESS™ Space - Definitive Edition, Distant Worlds: Universe, Star Ruler 2, and more. These recommendations are based on shared tags, gameplay mechanics, and player behavior patterns.

What genre is Star Ruler?

Star Ruler is a Indie, Strategy game with popular tags including Strategy, Indie, Space, 4X, RTS.

Best strategy games like Star Ruler?

If you're looking for more strategy games like Star Ruler, try ENDLESS™ Space - Definitive Edition, Distant Worlds: Universe, Star Ruler 2. These share the Strategy tag and similar gameplay elements.

How does Nodal find games like Star Ruler?

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Games like Star Ruler but more indie?

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Games Like Star Ruler

Top Similar Games to Star Ruler

ENDLESS™ Space - Definitive Edition (2012) — Shared: Strategy, 4X, Space. Also features turn-based strategy and turn-based. Tags: Strategy, 4X, Space
Distant Worlds: Universe (2014) — Shared: Strategy, 4X, Space. Also features simulation and real-time. Tags: Strategy, 4X, Space
Star Ruler 2 (2015) — Shared: Strategy, Space, 4X. Tags: Strategy, Space, 4X
StarDrive (2013) — Shared: Strategy, 4X, Space. Also features real-time and exploration. Tags: Strategy, 4X, Space
Sword of the Stars II: Enhanced Edition (2012) — Shared: Strategy, 4X, Space. Also features turn-based strategy and lore-rich. Tags: Strategy, 4X, Space
Sword of the Stars: Complete Collection (2010) — Shared: Strategy, 4X, Space. Also features turn-based and turn-based strategy. Tags: Strategy, 4X, Space
Master of Orion (2016) — Shared: Strategy, 4X, Space. Also features turn-based and classic. Tags: Strategy, 4X, Space
Distant Worlds 2 (2022) — Shared: Strategy, 4X, Grand Strategy. Also features simulation and 3d. Tags: Strategy, 4X, Grand Strategy
AI War: Fleet Command (2009) — Shared: Strategy, RTS, Space. Also features co-op and difficult. Tags: Strategy, RTS, Space
Sins of a Solar Empire II (2024) — Shared: Space, Strategy, RTS. Also features tactical and co-op. Tags: Space, Strategy, RTS
StarDrive 2 (2015) — Shared: Strategy, Indie, Space. Also features management and turn-based. Tags: Strategy, Indie, Space
Stellaris (2016) — Shared: Space, Strategy, Grand Strategy. Also features exploration and sandbox. Tags: Space, Strategy, Grand Strategy
Space Empires V (2006) — Shared: Strategy, 4X, Space. Also features turn-based and turn-based strategy. Tags: Strategy, 4X, Space
The Last Federation (2014) — Shared: Strategy, Space, Indie. Also features simulation and turn-based. Tags: Strategy, Space, Indie
Space Empires IV Deluxe (2006) — Shared: Strategy, 4X, Sci-fi. Also features turn-based strategy and turn-based. Tags: Strategy, 4X, Sci-fi
Stars in Shadow (2017) — Shared: Strategy, 4X, Indie. Also features turn-based strategy and turn-based combat. Tags: Strategy, 4X, Indie
Homeworld Remastered Collection (2015) — Shared: Space, Strategy, RTS. Also features classic and story rich. Tags: Space, Strategy, RTS
Sid Meier's Civilization®: Beyond Earth™ (2014) — Shared: Strategy, Sci-fi, Space. Also features turn-based strategy and turn-based. Tags: Strategy, Sci-fi, Space
Sins of a Solar Empire®: Rebellion (2012) — Shared: Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Space. Also features management and diplomacy. Tags: Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Space
Pandora: First Contact (2014) — Shared: Strategy, 4X, Sci-fi. Also features turn-based strategy and simulation. Tags: Strategy, 4X, Sci-fi
ENDLESS™ Legend (2014) — Shared: Strategy, 4X, Multiplayer. Also features turn-based and turn-based strategy. Tags: Strategy, 4X, Multiplayer
Ancient Space (2014) — Shared: Strategy, Space, RTS. Also features atmospheric and realistic. Tags: Strategy, Space, RTS
Horizon (2014) — Shared: Strategy, Grand Strategy, Space. Also features simulation and exploration. Tags: Strategy, Grand Strategy, Space
Sid Meier's Starships (2015) — Shared: Strategy, Space, Sci-fi. Also features turn-based strategy and tactical. Tags: Strategy, Space, Sci-fi
ENDLESS™ Space 2 (2017) — Shared: Strategy, Space, Sci-fi. Also features turn-based strategy and turn-based. Tags: Strategy, Space, Sci-fi
Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak (2016) — Shared: Strategy, RTS, Sci-fi. Also features story rich and female protagonist. Tags: Strategy, RTS, Sci-fi
AI War 2 (2019) — Shared: 4X, Grand Strategy, Multiplayer. Also features co-op and tower defense. Tags: 4X, Grand Strategy, Multiplayer
Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword (2007) — Shared: Strategy, 4X, Singleplayer. Also features turn-based strategy and turn-based. Tags: Strategy, 4X, Singleplayer
Supreme Commander: Forged Alliance (2011) — Shared: Strategy, RTS, Sci-fi. Also features base building and co-op. Tags: Strategy, RTS, Sci-fi
Particle Fleet: Emergence (2016) — Shared: Strategy, Indie, Space. Also features simulation and real-time with pause. Tags: Strategy, Indie, Space
Nexus - The Jupiter Incident (2007) — Shared: Strategy, Space, Sci-fi. Also features simulation and tactical. Tags: Strategy, Space, Sci-fi
STAR WARS™ Empire at War - Gold Pack (2010) — Shared: Strategy, RTS, Space. Also features moddable and mod. Tags: Strategy, RTS, Space
X4: Foundations (2018) — Shared: Space, Sci-fi, Strategy. Also features space sim and sandbox. Tags: Space, Sci-fi, Strategy
Avorion (2020) — Shared: Space, Sci-fi. Also features sandbox and exploration. Tags: Space, Sci-fi
Galactic Civilizations® II: Ultimate Edition (2011) — Shared: 4X, Grand Strategy, Strategy. Also features turn-based and turn-based strategy. Tags: 4X, Grand Strategy, Strategy
Supreme Commander 2 (2010) — Shared: Strategy, RTS, Sci-fi. Also features base building and robots. Tags: Strategy, RTS, Sci-fi
Void Destroyer (2015) — Shared: Strategy, Space, Indie. Also features simulation and action. Tags: Strategy, Space, Indie
Starpoint Gemini Warlords (2017) — Shared: Space, Strategy, Sci-fi. Also features rpg and open world. Tags: Space, Strategy, Sci-fi
Galactic Civilizations IV (2023) — Shared: Space, Grand Strategy, 4X. Also features simulation and exploration. Tags: Space, Grand Strategy, 4X
BATTLETECH (2018) — Shared: Strategy, Sci-fi, Singleplayer. Also features mechs and turn-based tactics. Tags: Strategy, Sci-fi, Singleplayer
Cosmoteer: Starship Architect & Commander (2022) — Shared: Sci-fi, Singleplayer, Space. Also features 2d and building. Tags: Sci-fi, Singleplayer, Space
Anno 2205™ (2015) — Shared: Strategy, Sci-fi, 4X. Also features city builder and simulation. Tags: Strategy, Sci-fi, 4X
Galactic Inheritors (2015) — Shared: Strategy, Space, 4X. Tags: Strategy, Space, 4X
Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization (2008) — Shared: Strategy, 4X, Multiplayer. Also features turn-based strategy and turn-based. Tags: Strategy, 4X, Multiplayer
HUMANKIND™ (2021) — Shared: Strategy, 4X, Multiplayer. Also features turn-based strategy and city builder. Tags: Strategy, 4X, Multiplayer
Terra Invicta (2026) — Shared: Strategy, Grand Strategy, 4X. Also features simulation and historical. Tags: Strategy, Grand Strategy, 4X
Galactic Civilizations III (2015) — Shared: Sci-fi, 4X, Grand Strategy. Also features aliens and turn-based strategy. Tags: Sci-fi, 4X, Grand Strategy
Pax Nova (2020) — Shared: Strategy, 4X, Sci-fi. Also features turn-based strategy and turn-based combat. Tags: Strategy, 4X, Sci-fi
MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries (2021) — Shared: Singleplayer. Also features mechs and simulation. Tags: Singleplayer
X3: Terran Conflict (2008) — Shared: Space, Sci-fi, Strategy. Also features simulation and sandbox. Tags: Space, Sci-fi, Strategy
Age of Space0 — Shared: Strategy, Space, RTS. Also features co-op and war. Tags: Strategy, Space, RTS
Stellar Monarch 2 (2022) — Shared: Strategy, 4X, Grand Strategy. Also features turn-based strategy and turn-based. Tags: Strategy, 4X, Grand Strategy
Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri™ Planetary Pack (2024) — Shared: Strategy, 4X, Multiplayer. Also features turn-based strategy and classic. Tags: Strategy, 4X, Multiplayer
Empyrion - Galactic Survival (2020) — Shared: Space, Singleplayer, Multiplayer. Also features simulation and co-op. Tags: Space, Singleplayer, Multiplayer
Oriental Empires (2017) — Shared: Strategy, Indie, 4X. Also features simulation and historical. Tags: Strategy, Indie, 4X
Age of Wonders III (2014) — Shared: Strategy, 4X, Multiplayer. Also features turn-based strategy and fantasy. Tags: Strategy, 4X, Multiplayer
From the Depths (2020) — Shared: RTS, Strategy, Multiplayer. Also features building and sandbox. Tags: RTS, Strategy, Multiplayer
Imperium Galactica II (2017) — Shared: Strategy, Space, RTS. Also features classic. Tags: Strategy, Space, RTS
Dwarf Fortress (2022) — Shared: Strategy. Also features dwarf and colony sim. Tags: Strategy
Stellar Reach (2025) — Shared: Strategy, 4X, Sci-fi. Also features 3d and futuristic. Tags: Strategy, 4X, Sci-fi