Games Like StarDrive 2

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 47.4% ★, Strategy 24.5%, Space 15.1%, Turn-Based 6.4%, Sci-fi 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: This modern reimagining provides a polished 4X experience that mirrors the core gameplay loop of StarDrive 2.

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 41.5% ★, Space 18%, Strategy 15.8%, Sci-fi 11.5%, Turn-Based 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the classic 4X feel of StarDrive 2 with a focus on turn-based management and tactical combat.

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 48.9% ★, Strategy 19.7%, Space 14.8%, Sci-fi 7.7%, Turn-Based 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: It features a vibrant, stylized aesthetic and turn-based combat that feels very similar to the tactical encounters in StarDrive 2.

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 45.4% ★, Strategy 22.5%, Space 15.5%, Sci-fi 9%, Turn-Based 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: Renowned for its deep ship design and tactical combat, it is a primary inspiration for the mechanics found in StarDrive 2.

ENDLESS™ Space 2 is a Strategic Space Opera, featuring the compelling “just one more turn” gameplay, set in the mysterious ENDLESS™ Universe. As the leader of your civilization, will you impose your vision and build the greatest stellar empire?

Why similar: Strategy 81.5%, 4X 7.6% ★, Space 7.3%, Sci-fi 2.5%, Turn-Based 1%

Why You'll Like It: A highly polished 4X title that offers deep faction customization and a compelling sci-fi atmosphere.

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 41.6% ★, Space 25.3%, Strategy 16.5%, Sci-fi 12.9%, Management 3.2%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a massive grand-strategy scale while maintaining the core 4X exploration and management elements.

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 44.6% ★, Strategy 24.9%, Space 15%, Sci-fi 8.3%, Turn-Based 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: A classic, deep-strategy 4X game that offers unparalleled control over empire management and ship design.

Distant Worlds 2 is a vast, pausable real-time 4X space strategy game.

Why similar: 4X 46.7% ★, Strategy 23.5%, Space 17.9%, Sci-fi 11.5%, Singleplayer 0.4%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a complex and immersive simulation of a galactic empire with deep management systems.

Massive scale 4X-RTS set in space. Control hundreds of planets, manipulate galactic politics, research numerous advanced technologies, and command thousands of units and hundreds of planets in your quest for galactic dominance.

Why similar: 4X 43.1% ★, Space 21.4%, Strategy 20.9%, Sci-fi 11.7%, Indie 3%

Why You'll Like It: Offers unique mechanics regarding galactic scale and resource management that provide a fresh take on the 4X genre.

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 42.7% ★, Space 26.5%, Strategy 19.1%, Sci-fi 11%, Singleplayer 0.6%

Why You'll Like It: Blends real-time strategy and 4X elements, focusing on large-scale fleet combat and empire expansion.

Build a civilization that will stand the test of time in the largest space-based strategy game ever! Choose from dozens of unique races and make a name for yourself across the galaxy through diplomacy, espionage, technological advances, and more.

Why similar: 4X 45% ★, Space 17.4%, Strategy 15.1%, Sci-fi 13.3%, Turn-Based 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: Offers an expansive 4X experience with deep empire management and ship design mechanics.

Age of Wonders: Planetfall is the new strategy game from Triumph Studios, creators of the critically acclaimed Age of Wonders series, bringing all the exciting tactical turn-based combat and in-depth empire building of its predecessors to space in an all-new, sci-fi setting.

Why similar: 4X 40.5% ★, Strategy 21.4%, Space 12.8%, Sci-fi 11.2%, Turn-Based 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: Combines sci-fi 4X empire building with turn-based tactical combat that is highly rewarding.

Dawn of Andromeda is a pausable, real-time 4X space strategy game providing an accessible, fun and immersive experience, introducing fresh ideas to the genre. Build your empire, colonize new planets, interact with other factions and characters, research technologies and build great fleets.

Why similar: 4X 43.7% ★, Strategy 25.6%, Space 17.7%, Sci-fi 8.8%, Indie 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: An accessible 4X strategy game that emphasizes real-time gameplay and empire management.

Can anyone build an empire in a place like this? Other factions are naturally suspicious of newcomers and may wage war at the first sign of unidentified craft. Here, a natural death is an uncommon luxury.

Why similar: 4X 49.7% ★, Strategy 23.1%, Space 23%, Sci-fi 3.7%, Singleplayer 0.6%

Why You'll Like It: Features an incredibly deep ship design system and tactical combat that will appeal to fans of StarDrive 2's customization.

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 40.2% ★, Strategy 16.4%, Space 16.1%, Sci-fi 11.1%, Turn-Based 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: A modern 4X game that allows for exploration across multiple planets and deep strategic decision-making.

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 34%, Strategy 29.9%, 4X 17.9% ★, Sci-fi 15.4%, Turn-Based 2.3%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses heavily on tactical ship combat and fleet management within a 4X framework.

Astra Exodus is a single player turn based Sci-fi 4X strategy game inspired by the classics, with a multiple choice narrative driven epic campaign, top down real time tactical battles and an extensive semi-randomized research grid.

Why similar: Strategy 49.6%, 4X 26.5% ★, Indie 12.2%, Sci-fi 6.3%, Turn-Based 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: Features a strong focus on tactical combat and 4X strategy with a classic sci-fi narrative.

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 50.2% ★, Strategy 21.9%, Space 15%, Sci-fi 10.4%, Turn-Based 2.5%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the grand-strategy and management side of ruling a space empire with turn-based mechanics.

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 33% ★, Strategy 24.5%, Space 22.6%, Turn-Based 8.3%, Sci-fi 8%

Why You'll Like It: A unique simulation-strategy hybrid that allows you to influence the politics and development of a galaxy.

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 42.5% ★, Strategy 24%, Space 19.2%, Sci-fi 5.7%, Turn-Based 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: A classic-style 4X game that emphasizes diplomacy and empire management in a space setting.

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 39.7% ★, Strategy 36.6%, Space 16.3%, Indie 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: A traditional 4X game that balances turn-based strategy with real-time tactical combat.

Experience the epic space strategy games that redefined the RTS genre. Control your fleet and build an armada across more than 30 single-player missions. Choose unit types, fleet formations and flight tactics for each strategic situation.

Why similar: Space 46.4%, Strategy 30%, Sci-fi 18.9%, 4X 4.4% ★, Singleplayer 0.3%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a definitive real-time tactical space combat experience with a strong narrative focus.

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 55.9% ★, Space 16.2%, Strategy 11.5%, Sci-fi 10.4%, Management 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: A unique hybrid of 4X and tower defense that offers a challenging and distinct strategic experience.

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 46.4% ★, Strategy 23.8%, Space 17.4%, Sci-fi 9%, Turn-Based 3.1%

Why You'll Like It: Expands on the tactical depth of the original with more complex fleet management and combat mechanics.

Ambitious megacorporations monopolize the conquest of space and the colonization of the solar system. At the very edge of the solar system, the companies make a discovery that will shift the technological advantage and upset the balance. And so a new conflict is born: "The Jupiter Incident."

Why similar: Space 41.5%, Strategy 34.9%, Sci-fi 20.3%, Indie 2.5%, Singleplayer 0.7%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses entirely on the tactical ship combat aspect, offering deep control over fleet positioning and weaponry.

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 41.4% ★, Space 19.8%, Strategy 16.3%, Sci-fi 11.8%, Turn-Based 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: A traditional 4X space strategy game that focuses on exploration and technological advancement.

Reintroducing a classic from the golden era of gaming, the original empire building space RTS, Imperium Galactica 2 is back and looking better than ever with new high-res textures and vivid colors.

Why similar: Strategy 41.8%, 4X 33.7% ★, Space 24.5%

Why You'll Like It: A classic title that blends real-time strategy with 4X empire management elements.

Combining the best of space combat and real time strategy. Victory can be tactical, a dogfight or capital ship slugging match - depending on how you decide to achieve it. Space combat on a RTS scale with space sim savagery.

Why similar: Space 39.1%, Strategy 38.8%, Sci-fi 16.5%, Indie 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: Combines action-oriented space combat with strategic management elements for a unique gameplay blend.

Into the Void is a strategy RPG and exploration sci-fi game with an epic story and intense battles. Travel through space and discover the origin of a cosmic threat which destroyed Earth centuries ago. Fight or cooperate with the different factions; be a leader !

Why similar: Space 29.8%, 4X 29.3% ★, Strategy 27.5%, Turn-Based 9%, Indie 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: An indie 4X title that emphasizes exploration and survival in a hostile space environment.

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 49.3% ★, Space 21%, Strategy 18.7%, Sci-fi 9.4%, Indie 0.7%

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 39.4% ★, Strategy 25.9%, Space 18.1%, Sci-fi 8.6%, Turn-Based 6.2%

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% ★, Strategy 25.5%, Space 20.7%, Sci-fi 7.2%, Indie 4.4%

As a space bear, human or any other race, venture forth into the galaxy, create custom ships, conquer new worlds, build new colonies and defend your very existence against those who would take what is yours.

Why similar: 4X 46.7% ★, Strategy 21.5%, Space 19.4%, Sci-fi 8.5%, Indie 3.6%

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 43.4% ★, Space 21.6%, Strategy 15.6%, Sci-fi 12.5%, Management 6.2%

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 48.1% ★, Strategy 24.7%, Space 12.8%, Sci-fi 9.4%, Turn-Based 4.9%

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 46.2% ★, Strategy 22.3%, Space 14.9%, Turn-Based 9.2%, Sci-fi 7.2%

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 41.3% ★, Space 16.8%, Strategy 14.1%, Sci-fi 11.2%, Turn-Based 9.9%

An alien invasion has fractured humanity into seven ideological factions each with a unique vision for the future. Lead your chosen faction to take control of Earth’s nations, expand across the Solar System, and battle enemy fleets in tactical combat.

Why similar: 4X 57.4% ★, Strategy 21.7%, Turn-Based 10.9%, Management 9.1%, Singleplayer 0.8%

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 40.3% ★, Space 25.7%, Strategy 17.2%, Sci-fi 13%, Indie 3.2%

Have you ever wanted to be admiral of a huge, sprawling space battle-fleet of your own design? Ever wanted to design a fleet of battle-cruisers so powerful they can rip all who oppose them into space-dust? Ever wanted to build a battleship with purple rotating radars and 64 engines? Well we have good news for you...

Why similar: Strategy 45.1%, Space 33.2%, Sci-fi 12.8%, Indie 9%

Ancient Space is a story driven single player real time strategy game where you take command of a fleet embarking on a scientific mission to chart undiscovered reaches of space called ‘The Black Zone’. Overcome overwhelming odds and fight for your life and the survival of your ship and its crew.

Why similar: Space 41.4%, Strategy 41.3%, Sci-fi 15.3%, Indie 1.2%, Singleplayer 0.7%

A retro space strategy RPG with base building, deep tactical combat, crew management and emergent storytelling. Halcyon 6: Lightspeed Edition is a massively enhanced version of the Award Winning indie strategy RPG, Halcyon 6.

Why similar: 4X 48.5% ★, Space 16.7%, Strategy 14.4%, Turn-Based 11.2%, Sci-fi 9.1%

Experience first-hand the challenges of leading one of 16 different races into unequalled galactic supremacy and face a universe of decisions. Set policies, explore, build, declare war, negotiate - put all these elements into motion to guarantee your place in the annals of space and time.

Why similar: 4X 52.5% ★, Strategy 27.2%, Space 10.5%, Sci-fi 5%, Turn-Based 4.8%

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 52.1% ★, Strategy 24.7%, Sci-fi 11.3%, Space 6.9%, Turn-Based 4.7%

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: Strategy 40.9%, Space 31.4%, Turn-Based 12.8%, Sci-fi 7.3%, Indie 7.2%

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 35.6% ★, Strategy 23.8%, Space 17.6%, Sci-fi 14.2%, Turn-Based 8.3%

Battlevoid: Harbinger is a hard sci-fi space exploration game blending roguelike, turn-based, star map strategy, and real-time space battles. You are a young commander venturing out into enemy territories, to unknown galaxies, never knowing what you will face as you jump out from hyperspace.

Why similar: Space 46.8%, Strategy 37.2%, Sci-fi 10%, Indie 5.5%, Singleplayer 0.5%

Halcyon 6: Starbase Commander is a retro space strategy RPG with base building, deep tactical combat, crew management and emergent storytelling.

Why similar: Space 40.9%, Strategy 40.2%, Turn-Based 10.7%, Indie 7.6%, Singleplayer 0.7%

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 52.5% ★, Strategy 19.5%, Sci-fi 14.5%, Space 13.2%, Singleplayer 0.4%

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 42.3% ★, Strategy 17.7%, Space 15.1%, Sci-fi 11.4%, Turn-Based 11.4%

Take command of Naval Strike Group 7 and lead your fleet to victory in full 3D tactical space combat. Star Hammer: The Vanguard Prophecy is a sci-fi strategy saga that will test your skills as both capital assault ship Captain and naval fleet Commander.

Why similar: Strategy 40.1%, Space 33.3%, Turn-Based 13.9%, Sci-fi 12.1%, Singleplayer 0.7%

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 55.6% ★, Strategy 19.5%, Turn-Based 13.3%, Space 5.6%, Sci-fi 3.8%

UFO: Aftershock is a combination of tactical squad combat and global strategy that enhances and expands upon its prequel, UFO: Aftermath.

Why similar: Strategy 62.3%, Space 20.3%, Sci-fi 17.4%

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 43.2% ★, Space 20.1%, Strategy 15.6%, Sci-fi 12.6%, Management 7.7%

Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri™ Planetary Pack includes the original Alpha Centauri and the expansion, Alien Crossfire.

Why similar: 4X 58.6% ★, Strategy 22.4%, Space 18.2%, Singleplayer 0.7%

This is a fun yet challenging RTS game. To survive in the vast galaxy, you need to build up your own fleet and customize your warships. You will also learn to control them efficiently in battle to defeat your enemies, conquer planets, and expand your galactic empire!

Why similar: Strategy 41.1%, Space 37.9%, Sci-fi 15.5%, Indie 5.5%

Hire heroes, build an army, prevail in battles and try to keep your empire intact in the face of grave danger. Eador. Imperium is a new chapter in Eador series, known for its unique blend of grand strategy, turn-based tactics and RPG elements.

Why similar: Strategy 50.7%, 4X 29.7% ★, Indie 11.2%, Turn-Based 8.5%

X3: Reunion continues the epic space saga, blending deep space trading and intense real-time combat. Explore a vast universe, establish your empire, and shape the new frontier. With enhanced graphics and intricate economies, it's a journey of strategy, simulation, and interstellar intrigue.

Why similar: Space 52.4%, Strategy 28%, Sci-fi 18.7%, Singleplayer 0.9%