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

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Star Zeal is a space based 4x strategy and rpg hybrid. A mixture between a procedural, open ended RPG and a space civilization builder. Go on an adventure with your character and their faction whilst making friends, enemies and exploring a vast galaxy.

Reviews: No user reviews — 50%
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Developer: Akuu Digital Entertainment
Genres: Adventure, Indie, RPG, Simulation, Strategy, Early Access
Platforms: Windows

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    97% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2021
    Dev: Binary Station Studio
    Windows · Linux

    Structura is a rather unique sci-fi real-time strategy set in space. Its a hybrid of rts and fps, with emphasis on combat and survival. Build your economy for war, modify the unit by adding components, explore, expand, and survive the savage waves of enemy attacks.

    Why similar: 4X 25.2%, Grand Strategy 18%, Space Sim 16.6%, RTS 13.8%, Real Time Tactics 9.6%

  2. #2 Near Sol
    96% 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 28.5%, Grand Strategy 21.1%, RTS 14.3%, Real Time Tactics 11%, Space 5.5%

  3. #3 Thrive: Heavy Lies The Crown
    96% matchMixed61% of 436 reviews2025
    Dev: Zugalu EntertainmentPub: PlaySide
    Windows
    Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 11.2 hrs≥1hr: 63%

    Thrive: Heavy Lies the Crown is a complex city builder, where the fate of your kingdom hinges on your every decision. Explore this medieval land alone or with friends, make tough moral choices and conquer your foes in RTS combat. Will you struggle to survive, or find the strength to Thrive?

    Why similar: 4X 28.9%, Grand Strategy 16.4%, Colony Sim 14.2%, RTS 10.2%, Real Time Tactics 7.9%

  4. #4 Splinter Colony
    95% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
    Dev: Cast and Wrought Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    A modern recreation of the 1994 4x strategy game, Reunion. After many generations of being separated from Earth, the colony is self-sufficient enough to develop a mission to reconquer and reunify Earth.

    Why similar: 4X 34.7%, Colony Sim 24.2%, Grand Strategy 22.6%, Strategy 10%, Exploration 3.9%

  5. #5 Void Ascendancy
    94% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: lijohnttle Studio
    Windows

    Void Ascendancy is a UI-driven space empire simulation where you colonize planets, manage specialized worlds, and build interstellar trade networks across a procedurally generated star cluster.

    Why similar: 4X 34%, Colony Sim 23.7%, Simulation 9.9%, Sandbox 9.5%, Strategy 9.3%

  6. #6 Reshaping Mars
    94% 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 21.7%, Colony Sim 17.3%, Grand Strategy 16.4%, RTS 14.7%, Futuristic 5.5%

  7. #7 Star Trek: Infinite
    93% matchMixed42% of 3,468 reviews2023
    Dev: Nimble Giant EntertainmentPub: Paradox Interactive
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 19.2 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    Star Trek: Infinite is a grand strategy experience that lets you play your own Star Trek story as the leader of one of four major factions in the galaxy. Follow the specially crafted story or blaze your own trail in the first Star Trek grand strategy game.

    Why similar: 4X 26.4%, Grand Strategy 20.9%, Space Sim 12.4%, RTS 11.6%, Sandbox 7.7%

  8. #8 Commanders Fury
    92% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: RoboFox Games LLC
    Windows

    Take command of the war machine of an empire in this 4x RTS hybrid. Fight battles with your flagship fleet in fully 3D real-time space combat. Recruit, train and dispatch commanders. Give them orders, directives and equip their fleets. Manage your empire’s supply logistics and fleet operations.

    Why similar: 4X 30.1%, RTS 16.9%, Grand Strategy 16.3%, Real Time Tactics 7.9%, Space 7.4%

  9. #9 Stellar Sovereigns
    91% matchMixed69% of 29 reviews2023
    Dev: Imagined Reality
    Windows

    Indie 4X space strategy game with TB empire management and RTS combat set in a 3D star cluster. Build an interstellar empire by colonizing and conquering star systems, develop your colonies establish trade routes and construct fleets from a range of retrofittable capital & escort class vessels.

    Why similar: 4X 26.8%, Grand Strategy 19.7%, Space Sim 17.9%, RTS 11.3%, Real Time Tactics 7.8%

  10. #10 Order: The New Dawn
    91% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Outer Space Workshop
    Windows

    Order: The New Dawn is a colony sim with space adventure. As a legendary captain from the United Stellar, build a base on the desert planet New Terra and face the perils of the Wastespace—how will you shape the destiny of the stars?

    Why similar: Colony Sim 24.5%, 4X 21.7%, Space Sim 20.9%, Sandbox 8.4%, Management 5.2%

  11. #11 Project RR
    90% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: STUDIO NEMO
    Windows

    Project RR is a tactical RPG that seamlessly blends turn-based domain management and exploration with unique real-time combat. Guided by an ancient prophecy, develop your domain, lead your legions, and recruit and nurture heroic allies. Restore peace to the continent of Arcarnia.

    Why similar: 4X 27%, RTS 14%, Strategy RPG 13%, Tactical RPG 12.1%, Real Time Tactics 12%

  12. #12 Riftborne
    89% matchPositive100% of 14 reviews2026
    Dev: Pitio Productions
    Windows

    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 20.9%, Space Sim 15%, Colony Sim 14.8%, Grand Strategy 14.6%, RTS 10.9%

  13. #13 Antropico: Colonies
    89% 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 29.9%, Grand Strategy 26.5%, Strategy 9.5%, Colony Sim 9.3%, Simulation 8.1%

  14. #14 Antimatter
    88% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Geoffroy Pirard
    Windows

    Antimatter is a sandbox strategy game, colonise planets, build your city on the surface or the underground. Build your spacestation or control your own spaceships to explore a huge and living galaxy !

    Why similar: 4X 27.3%, Grand Strategy 20.3%, Colony Sim 18.3%, Real Time Tactics 11.5%, Space Sim 8.2%

  15. #15 Exodus: The Colonization of Space
    86% matchPositive100% of 22 reviews2025
    Dev: Artex
    Windows · Linux

    Colonize a galaxy in 256 colors! In this RiscOS gem from 1997, the fate of human civilization lies in your hands. Travel the stars, claim uninhabited planets or fight over them against your alien opponents. Your ultimate chance to relive the original experience, on the PC for the first time ever.

    Why similar: 4X 26.1%, Colony Sim 23%, Space Sim 19.5%, Simulation 8.6%, Strategy 8.2%

  16. #16 政通人和
    87% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: SuBaiism
    Windows

    "Peace and Prosperity" is a independently developed ink-wash style historical strategy game set in an alternate pre-Qin period of China. Starting from a small village of just a few hundred people, and conquer all sides to gradually build their own vassal state with millions of people.

    Why similar: 4X 27.4%, Grand Strategy 24.7%, Colony Sim 15.9%, RTS 13.9%, Strategy RPG 9.4%

  17. #17 CIVIREVIVAL
    86% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: DIMENSION CREATIONS LIMITED
    Windows

    In this 4X + RPG strategy game, lead humanity’s last ark and rebuild a new home among the mysterious ruins of the stars. Starting from nothing, you will develop technology, build powerful fleets, resist external threats, and shape the rebirth of human civilization.

    Why similar: 4X 22.5%, Grand Strategy 16.3%, Space Sim 15.9%, RTS 14.1%, Space 7.9%

  18. #18 Sins of a Solar Empire®: Rebellion
    85% matchVery Positive93% of 16,246 reviews2012
    Dev: Ironclad Games CorporationPub: Stardock Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 16.6 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Command a space-faring empire in Sins of a Solar Empire: Rebellion, the new stand-alone expansion that combines 4X depth with real-time strategy gameplay.

    Why similar: 4X 23%, Grand Strategy 17.6%, Space Sim 15.5%, RTS 12.4%, Sandbox 7.5%

  19. #19 Eternity
    84% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Firedrake GamesPub: Ground Control Studios
    Windows

    An unforgettable journey of discovery, hope, and survival, as you strive to unlock the secrets of the universe and pave the way for humanity's destiny. By intertwining Exploration, Adaptive Gameplay, and Survival, ETERNITY offers a rich and immersive experience.

    Why similar: 4X 26.3%, Colony Sim 17.7%, Space Sim 17.2%, RTS 13.9%, Management 5%

  20. #20 Starpoint Gemini Warlords
    84% matchMostly Positive73% of 3,569 reviews2017
    Dev: Little Green Men Games
    Windows
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 11.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    Strategy from the front lines! Starpoint Gemini Warlords combines 3rd person capital spaceship combat with 4X strategy and RPG gameplay elements. Build mighty war fleets and send them into battle or lead them into combat yourself. Become the Warlord and conquer the Gemini system!

    Why similar: 4X 22.9%, Space Sim 16.9%, Grand Strategy 14%, Strategy RPG 9.2%, Tactical RPG 8.3%

  21. #21 NULLSPACE
    83% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Kaigan Games
    Windows

    Experience epic space battles in NULLSPACE, a story driven real-time strategy set in a retrofuturistic universe. Command massive fleets across the battlefield or jump in and take direct control of individual squadrons. Lead your forces to victory in visceral space combat.

    Why similar: Grand Strategy 19.4%, 4X 19.3%, Space Sim 13.6%, RTS 13.5%, Real Time Tactics 11.3%

  22. #22 Power & Revolution 2022 Edition
    82% matchMixed59% of 961 reviews2022
    Dev: Eversim
    Windows · Mac

    New edition of the ultrarealistic simulator of today's world where you play as the head of state or as the opposition! Major developments: the war in the Ukraine and all of its consequences, conspiracy theories, fake news, interference by secret services, animal welfare and climate objectives.

    Why similar: 4X 27.5%, Grand Strategy 21.3%, RTS 13.5%, Real Time Tactics 10.2%, Sandbox 9%

  23. #23 War For Galaxy: New Era
    82% matchMostly Negative41% of 37 reviews2023
    Dev: UAB Kinelija
    Windows · Mac

    Become the ruler of the entire Galaxy: colonize planets, extract resources, build defenses and fight in planetary battles!

    Why similar: 4X 29.5%, Grand Strategy 16.6%, RTS 15.3%, Space Sim 15.1%, Sandbox 8.3%

  24. #24 Stellar Dynasty
    81% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Joshua R.D. Wilson
    Windows

    A sci-fi, 4X, real-time strategy game. Build, fight, and explore to survive against an unstoppable alien threat. Carry the fight from one galaxy to the next as you battle back from the brink of extinction, and unlock the secrets of the past to restore your people to the path of galactic super power.

    Why similar: 4X 32.6%, RTS 13.2%, Real Time Tactics 10.1%, Sandbox 9.6%, Futuristic 9.3%

  25. #25 Tachyon Wars
    81% 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 36.2%, Grand Strategy 23.4%, Real Time Tactics 11.5%, Strategy 10.2%, Space 8.7%

  26. #26 Mutant Meltdown
    79% matchMostly Positive79% of 47 reviews2022
    Dev: GoldenGod Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Mutant Meltdown is a survival RPG that takes place in a post-apocalyptic world in which you get to manage a group of survivors to fight for their life, level up their skills, help fight off different breeds of mutants, build and upgrade your camp, face hordes of mutants and much more!

    Why similar: 4X 27.1%, Colony Sim 20.4%, Strategy RPG 12%, Tactical RPG 10.4%, Sandbox 8.5%

  27. #27 New Stars
    78% match5 user reviews60% of 5 reviews2026
    Dev: adamjr
    Windows · Linux

    Expand your own galactic empire across new stars, research technologies, and challenge great alien powers in this immersive 4X grand strategy game. Build interstellar colonies, and starbases to gather more resources. Explore a unique galaxy full of secrets, great perils, and limitless possibilities.

    Why similar: 4X 28.4%, Grand Strategy 21.4%, Space Sim 15.5%, Real Time Tactics 11.5%, Space 6.3%

  28. #28 Distant Worlds: Universe
    80% 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 46.3%, Grand Strategy 19%, Space 9.8%, Strategy 8.5%, RTS 7.7%

  29. #29 Descending Empires
    78% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Parcyval
    Windows

    A multiplayer space RTS blending in depth mechanics with fast paced skirmish matches. control and manage an empire together with your team in large-scale online battles

    Why similar: 4X 24.5%, Grand Strategy 19.9%, Space Sim 17.1%, RTS 14.3%, Real Time Tactics 10.3%

  30. #30 Galactic Ruler
    79% matchMixed49% of 121 reviews2022
    Dev: BattleGoat Studios
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 96%

    Galactic Ruler offers real time strategy game play at both planetary level and in space! Lead your faction in diplomacy or conquest across a procedurally generated galactic map where any system might hold hostile enemies or resource riches. Develop advanced technologies to rule the galaxy!

    Why similar: 4X 24.3%, Grand Strategy 17.9%, Space Sim 16.1%, Real Time Tactics 14.8%, RTS 10.6%

  31. #31 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 31.4%, Grand Strategy 25%, RTS 15.4%, Space 7.8%, Strategy 6.2%

  32. #32 After the Crash : Colony
    75% matchPositive82% of 11 reviews2025
    Dev: Penche Software
    Windows

    Build order on a strange planet, keep your crew alive, and gather the parts needed to repair the crashed main ship. Manage resources, explore new areas, face growing threats, and strengthen your colony a little more with each passing day.

    Why similar: 4X 32.8%, Space Sim 25.6%, Real Time Tactics 12.4%, Space 6.7%, Strategy 6.1%

  33. #33 Kingdom Wars 4
    77% matchMixed67% of 236 reviews2021
    Dev: Reverie World StudiosPub: indie.io
    Windows
    Median: 18 minMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 39%

    It's 1347, the time of the Hundred Years' War. In this historical grand strategy and RTS hybrid you play as one of 200 minor lords across medieval Europe, Africa or Middle East. Rise up to take over your Kingdom and be crowned, then fight to preserve your empire as Black Death descends on Europe.

    Why similar: 4X 21.4%, Grand Strategy 19.5%, Colony Sim 16.8%, RTS 13.5%, Real Time Tactics 10.2%

  34. #34 Stellaris
    76% 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 31.7%, Grand Strategy 26.4%, Sandbox 9.9%, Space 9.5%, Strategy 6.1%

  35. #35 In memory of TITAN
    77% matchMostly Negative32% of 38 reviews2018
    Dev: Valhalla Universe, Inc.Pub: XR Studio LLC
    Windows

    IMOT is a Roguelite, Tactical, Turn-Based, Real-time Strategy Action Packed Space Opera. Battle your way across the solar system, customize your fleet to master your enemies and fight for the survival of the human race... There is no quarter, no port to hide, only the cold emptiness of space...

    Why similar: Space Sim 18.9%, RTS 16.7%, Tactical RPG 15.2%, Real Time Tactics 14.2%, Strategy RPG 12.7%

  36. #36 The Qin Empire
    74% matchMostly Positive70% of 10 reviews2022
    Dev: MAX GAME PTE. LTD.
    Windows

    真·春秋戦国戦略SLG―中国史上最もドラマチックな時代が舞台! 名もなき小国の人物から成長し、春秋時代の戦国武将を集め、領土を広げ、他のプレイヤーや味方と同盟を結んで共に戦い、戦略と知恵を駆使して始皇帝の如く天下を制覇しよう! いざ出陣だ!これは、始皇帝へとつながる戦乱!

    Why similar: 4X 39.5%, RTS 19.6%, Strategy RPG 15.7%, Real Time Tactics 13.7%, Strategy 11.5%

  37. #37 Stellar Reach
    72% 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 36.5%, Grand Strategy 19.2%, RTS 12.1%, Futuristic 8%, Space 7.5%

  38. #38 Existence: The Outer Reach
    73% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Cozy Orchards
    Windows

    Existence is a strategy game on a massive scale. Lead your expanding empire, explore the galaxy, and master simultaneous space and planetary battles. Engage in solo play or team up with friends for intense PvP and co-op action.

    Why similar: 4X 23.6%, Grand Strategy 17.2%, Space Sim 13.6%, RTS 12.1%, Sandbox 7.7%

  39. #39 Star Ruler
    75% 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 44%, RTS 16.2%, Grand Strategy 16.1%, Strategy 12.9%, Space 10.8%

  40. #40 Power & Revolution 2021 Edition
    74% matchMixed56% of 836 reviews2021
    Dev: Eversim
    Windows · Mac

    A new expansion of the ultra-realistic simulator of today's world where you play as the head of state or as the opposition! New Features for 2021: administration of the EU, Covid vaccinations, Biden's Challenge, political coalitions, diplomatic negotiations, worldwide tax and free-trade agreements.

    Why similar: 4X 27.4%, Grand Strategy 20.7%, RTS 13.9%, Real Time Tactics 10.6%, Sandbox 8.9%

  41. #41 Ascendance
    73% 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 29.9%, Grand Strategy 22.4%, RTS 15.5%, Space 6.4%, Futuristic 6.1%

  42. #42 Distant Worlds 2
    72% 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 42.3%, Grand Strategy 28.4%, Strategy 10.3%, Simulation 9%, Space 8%

  43. #43 Auralux: Constellations
    73% matchVery Positive81% of 175 reviews2016
    Dev: Grove Street Games
    Windows

    Auralux: Constellations is the awaited sequel to Auralux, the critically acclaimed minimalistic Real Time Strategy game. Explore a dozen new gameplay mechanics through each constellation, one new feature at a time. It's Real-­Time Strategy, deconstructed.

    Why similar: Grand Strategy 22%, Space Sim 19%, RTS 17.1%, Real Time Tactics 12.2%, Tactical RPG 12.1%

  44. #44 Venusville - Prologue
    71% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Orbit Start StudiosPub: PlayWay S.A
    Windows

    Guide a robotic mission in Venus’s polar clouds in this space colonisation city builder. Collect energy, mine resources, balance buoyancy to stay afloat, in the treacherous Venusian atmosphere, and build a self-sufficient base while navigating storms and acid clouds to hunt mysterious anomalies.

    Why similar: Colony Sim 25.4%, Space Sim 21.1%, RTS 17.5%, Strategy 6.6%, Simulation 6.6%

  45. #45 Starithm
    70% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Game Orithm
    Windows

    Become the dominant star-fairing-civilization throughout the procedurally generated star systems. The player must establish/pursue: (1) Ideology; (2) Population; (3) Military assets; (4) 4x dominance (5) Technologies; (6) Artificial Evolution; (7) Cyber attacks; (8) Peace or war.

    Why similar: 4X 34.9%, Grand Strategy 25.8%, RTS 16.9%, Strategy 7%, Simulation 7%

  46. #46 Periphery Online
    71% matchMixed64% of 39 reviews2022
    Dev: Aleksandr Nagaev
    Windows

    A refugee capsule lands on an uninhabited planet. You have to survive, rebuild civilization and, if possible, regain control over the Earth. One big universe, one endless pvp session for all players.

    Why similar: 4X 22.4%, RTS 20.4%, Grand Strategy 19.3%, Colony Sim 10.3%, Futuristic 9.5%

  47. #47 Whiteverse: No Country for Old Men
    70% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Whiteverse Studio
    Windows

    This is a game combines SIM and SRPG. Please lead your family, your friends and strangers who come to you to survive in this broken, unknown and fascinating universe, Captain.

    Why similar: Space Sim 22.3%, Colony Sim 22.1%, Strategy RPG 14.6%, Real Time Tactics 12.5%, RPG 6.9%

  48. #48 Sky Is Arrows
    71% matchPositive81% of 42 reviews2018
    Dev: 2,000 Damage
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 97%

    Real-time tactical roguelike where every second counts. Control a hero and 5 armies, make snap decisions, and adapt to escalating threats. Draft items, counter enemy comps, and survive as long as you can before the Final Boss returns. Time is your enemy.

    Why similar: Grand Strategy 21.9%, RTS 16.3%, Tactical RPG 15.1%, Real Time Tactics 14.6%, Strategy RPG 13.8%

  49. #49 Khaldun: Text Based Strategy
    69% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: SkyWolf
    Windows

    Khaldun is a medieval-themed ASCII graphics kingdom management game. Take part in realistic war simulations and decide every detail of your kingdom, from its economy to its demographics! Your decisions will shape the life of a nation. Rise or be lost to history...

    Why similar: 4X 26.6%, Grand Strategy 21.6%, RPG 10.3%, Strategy RPG 10.3%, Strategy 9.3%

  50. #50 SunWars
    69% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Bode
    Windows

    Over 500,000 players on mobile! Sun Wars is a real-time strategy game set in a galactic war between suns. Build and boost your solar system, attack enemy suns, avoid deadly black holes, and manage energy wisely. Only smart tactics and strategy will let you survive and win the war.

    Why similar: Grand Strategy 19.1%, Space Sim 18.4%, Tactical RPG 17.3%, Real Time Tactics 15.3%, RTS 13.9%

  51. #51 AI War 2
    70% matchVery Positive88% of 1,533 reviews2019
    Dev: Arcen Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    The most devious and acclaimed artificial intelligence in strategy gaming is better than ever. A grand strategy/RTS hybrid that reverses many conventions of both genres. Take territory without attracting attention, build your empire with care, and adapt to an ever-evolving galactic battleground.

    Why similar: 4X 32.8%, Grand Strategy 22.9%, RTS 12.3%, Real Time Tactics 9.8%, Sandbox 6.3%

  52. #52 Crown and Adventure
    67% matchMixed62% of 1,611 reviews2025
    Dev: C3D GamesPub: Luckycalf
    Windows

    An open-world adventure RPG. Choose your favorite character, train your elite legion step by step, and crush all enemies on the battlefield. Strengthen yourself, establish a powerful family, create a great dynasty, and become the dominator of this fantasy world.

    Why similar: Grand Strategy 23.7%, Tactical RPG 18.1%, Real Time Tactics 16.8%, Strategy RPG 16.4%, Sandbox 12.1%

  53. #53 Small Kingdoms Prologue
    69% matchMostly Positive75% of 32 reviews2023
    Dev: Bad Logic Studios
    Windows

    Rule a small fantasy kingdom and conquer your rival as you build up your cities and armies on the world map and command your troops on the battlefield. Small Kingdoms is a streamlined grand strategy and real-time strategy game, the Small Kingdoms Prologue is a free introductory campaign

    Why similar: 4X 31.4%, Grand Strategy 25.3%, RTS 17.3%, Real Time Tactics 13.4%, Strategy 6.2%

  54. #54 StarFringe: Adversus
    68% matchMixed65% of 231 reviews2023
    Dev: CasualogicPub: Conglomerate 5
    Windows

    This is the story about the beginning of the conquest of outer space by earthlings. It began as a global idea of saving mankind from hunger and lack of resources, and ended as a brutal and merciless war in space far from Earth.

    Why similar: 4X 26.3%, RTS 19.9%, Grand Strategy 16.8%, Real Time Tactics 9.4%, Space 7.9%

  55. #55 Arinoa: Conquest
    68% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Alternate
    Windows

    Arinoa: Conquest is a real time grand strategy game with a focus on hero units, and combines elements of strategy, resource management, and light RPG mechanics. Gather resources, build your army, and conquer your enemies within the harsh world of Arinoa.

    Why similar: 4X 33.3%, Grand Strategy 24.6%, RTS 16%, Real Time Tactics 12%, Strategy 6.2%

  56. #56 Powerplay
    68% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Frantic
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Powerplay is an RTS with a focus on resources and industry. Create supply chains, transport, and explore in this thrilling base builder. Grow into a powerful industrial nation, but don't spread too thin! Resources are finite and "the others" can reclaim what is theirs at any time.

    Why similar: 4X 30.6%, Colony Sim 21%, RTS 18.7%, Sandbox 8.6%, Strategy 6.5%

  57. #57 We Are The Caretakers
    67% matchMostly Positive70% of 37 reviews2023
    Dev: Heart Shaped Games LLC
    Windows

    We Are The Caretakers is a 3D grand strategy RPG set in a post-apocalyptic world. Recruit, upgrade & manage a secret faction of 100 high-tech protectors to defend the endangered creatures you rely on. Confront a mysterious alien presence as the massive energy barrier protecting Shadra falls

    Why similar: Grand Strategy 24.4%, 4X 19.5%, RTS 16.1%, Strategy RPG 14.8%, RPG 5.8%

  58. #58 Moonport
    67% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: HiHowYaDurin
    Windows · Mac

    Moonport is a side-scrolling, real time strategy, space colony simulation with roguelike elements. You play as a brave space explorer who aspires to colonize the moons of Saturn. How many moons can you conquer?

    Why similar: 4X 29.4%, Colony Sim 21.7%, Space Sim 16%, RTS 13.7%, Strategy 5.5%

  59. #59 Oasis RTS
    66% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Spackogames
    Windows

    Regain control of planet oasis and defeat your opponent! Build your base, monitor the economy, manage your resources, explore the Map, and plan attack and defense. Build 9 different buildings and 19 different units with various abilities and win the chaotic Robot Battles.

    Why similar: Colony Sim 29.5%, RTS 22.4%, Real Time Tactics 16.4%, Strategy 10.7%, Futuristic 6.2%

  60. #60 Hexmet World
    66% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Stanislaw Dev
    Windows

    In Hexmet World you can create your ideal world, build your strategy, attack the enemy, and enjoy the beauty of the created places!

    Why similar: 4X 25.3%, Colony Sim 19.5%, Tactical RPG 12.3%, Strategy RPG 12%, Real Time Tactics 11.8%

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