- #1 Monstrous Realms
97% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Lockbow Games
Windows · Linux
Monstrous Realms is a Grand Strategy-Tactical RPG Hybrid in a medieval fantasy world. Govern a kingdom, directing heroes and monsters to conquer the continent. Victory is grasped through warfare, research, city development, diplomacy, trade, dungeon delving, crafting, and unit customization.
Why similar: 4X 33% ★, Grand Strategy 24.7% ★, Tactical RPG 19.2%, Strategy RPG 10.8%, Story Rich 5.5%
- #2 Age of Wonders 4
96% matchVery Positive81% of 21,784 reviews2023
Dev: Triumph StudiosPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 22.4 hrsMean: 58.8 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Rule a fantasy realm of your own design! Explore new magical realms in Age of Wonders’ signature blend of 4X strategy and turn-based tactical combat. Control a faction that grows and changes as you expand your empire with each turn!
Why similar: 4X 32.9% ★, Grand Strategy 20.9% ★, Tactical RPG 15.8%, Strategy RPG 12.4%, Tactical 6.9%
- #3 Sorcerer King: Rivals
96% matchMixed63% of 408 reviews2016
Dev: Stardock Entertainment
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 10.3 hrs≥1hr: 55%
Explore a rich fantasy world, go on quests for powerful weapons, and forge a new civilization in Sorcerer King: Rivals. Can you build a civilization to topple the malevolent Sorcerer King and become a god yourself?
Why similar: 4X 32.3% ★, Grand Strategy 22.1% ★, Tactical RPG 17.8%, Strategy RPG 12.8%, Story Rich 4.5%
- #4 Hero Generations: ReGen
95% matchMixed60% of 93 reviews2016
Dev: Heart Shaped Games LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 81%
An innovative Roguelike / 4X Strategy game where every turn is one year of your life. Explore, find a mate, and raise a child before you die to build a great legacy. ReGen is an amazing complete remake, redesigned, re-imagined, and packed with 100s of new features.
Why similar: 4X 34.6% ★, Grand Strategy 24.2% ★, Strategy RPG 15.1%, Roguelike 7.2%, Roguelite 7.1%
- #5 Sword of Aragon
94% matchNo user reviews2022
Dev: SSI
Windows
SSI's Sword of Aragon was one of the earliest precursors to the 4x genre and is widely regarded as one of the best 4X games ever made. Combining deep RPG character progression, military units, resource management, and a fun story, Sword of Aragon is a MUST have for any fan of the 4x genre!
Why similar: 4X 32.7% ★, Grand Strategy 23% ★, Strategy RPG 14.2%, Tactical 7.7%, Roguelike 6%
- #6 Conquest: Medieval Kingdoms
94% 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 46.2% ★, Grand Strategy 26.8% ★, Wargame 14.2%, Strategy 7%, Tactical 5.8%
- #7 政通人和
93% 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 35.8% ★, Grand Strategy 30% ★, Strategy RPG 11.8%, Wargame 11.4%, Strategy 5.2%
- #8 Star Zeal 4x
92% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Akuu Digital Entertainment
Windows
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.
Why similar: 4X 34.6% ★, Grand Strategy 23.5% ★, Tactical RPG 15%, Strategy RPG 13.3%, Exploration 4.8%
- #9 zombie tide incoming Rising
91% match4 user reviews50% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: AA Mini Games Studio
Windows
"Zombie Tide Incoming: Rising" is an immersive first-person shooter. After the apocalypse, you will face a world overwhelmed by a tide of zombies.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 29.3% ★, Boomer Shooter 23.8% ★, Tactical RPG 16.5%, Wargame 14.4%, Shooter 6.5%
- #10 CIVIREVIVAL
91% 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 29.3% ★, Wargame 23%, Grand Strategy 19.7% ★, Tactical RPG 8.2%, Tactical 5.5%
- #11 Infinite Borders: Three Kingdoms
90% 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 40.1% ★, Grand Strategy 27.4% ★, Tactical RPG 8.4%, Wargame 7.6%, Tactical 7%
- #12 Defense Legend 5: Survivor TD
89% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: Gcenter GamePub: 130 Game Studio
Windows
Build a defense strategy to protect the peace.
Why similar: 4X 53.1% ★, Tactical RPG 25.6%, Strategy 8.9%, Drama 7.2%, Top-Down 5.3%
- #13 Khaldun: Text Based Strategy
89% 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 31.7% ★, Grand Strategy 24% ★, Strategy RPG 11.8%, Tactical RPG 11.7%, RPG 6.5%
- #14 Three Kingdoms: Innovatory
88% matchMixed59% of 973 reviews2024
Dev: 瞬息万变工作室Pub: Moment HK
Windows
This is a classic historical simulation + real-time strategy game, where you will go back to the era of the Three Kingdoms and play as various renowned sovereigns.
Why similar: 4X 36.4% ★, Grand Strategy 24.7% ★, Wargame 18.8%, Story Rich 4.9%, Tactical 4.5%
- #15 War and Magic: Kingdom Reborn
87% matchNo user reviews
Dev: GOAT Games
Windows
A free 4X wargame combining real-time and turn-based tactical gameplay. Quick strategy game that’s easy to pick up, but winning depends on your strategy!
Why similar: 4X 41.8% ★, Wargame 16.7%, Tactical RPG 14%, Strategy RPG 12.4%, Strategy 6.1%
- #16 Commander: World War II
86% matchPositive86% of 29 reviews2023
Dev: GoldenGod Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Commander: World War II is a turn-based tactical game where you lead either the Allies or the Axis to victory. Deploy infantry, tanks, planes, and naval units, capture locations, use the terrain, and counter specialized units in intense battles. Design your own maps and dominate the battlefield.
Why similar: 4X 47.3% ★, Strategy RPG 19.9%, Wargame 14.7%, Strategy 7.4%, Tactical 5.9%
- #17 Askara
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Lazy Kitty
Windows
Askara is a rogue-like turn-based tactics game, you choose how long each run takes, from a half an hour, to a few days if you want to! Multiple layers of mechanics mesh together to ensure that every run will be unique. It is easy to pick up, but will take years to master.
Why similar: 4X 42.7% ★, Tactical RPG 22.7%, Strategy RPG 20.7%, RPG 5.4%, Strategy 5.3%
- #18 Elemental: Reforged
83% matchMostly Positive78% of 340 reviews2026
Dev: Stardock Entertainment
Windows
A 4X strategy game in a fantasy RPG world. Create your own sovereign hero, build a dynasty, design custom units, and wage turn-based war across a world that's different every time you play. Every unit is an individual with their own name, gear, and story.
Why similar: 4X 34.5% ★, Grand Strategy 22.9% ★, Strategy RPG 14.1%, Tactical 7.2%, Story Rich 5.7%
- #19 World War: Rome - Free Strategy Game
84% matchMixed70% of 23 reviews2023
Dev: Joynow Games
Windows
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 38.9% ★, Grand Strategy 25.6% ★, Wargame 19.4%, Strategy 4%, Third Person 3.8%
- #20 Cosmist
84% 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 52% ★, Grand Strategy 32.9% ★, Strategy 4.9%, Tactical 4.9%, Exploration 4.6%
- #21 Legend of Heroes: Three Kingdoms
81% matchVery Positive89% of 7,704 reviews2025
Dev: Free Wing
Windows
Median: 8.7 hrsMean: 31.8 hrs≥1hr: 78%
"Legend of Heroes: Three Kingdoms" is a single-player RPG where you shape the Three Kingdoms era. Choose to be a ruler, a loyal advisor, or a cunning mercenary. Marry, build homes, or train in martial arts. Restore peace through diplomacy or conquer with mighty armies.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 26.4% ★, Tactical RPG 19.2%, Wargame 16.1%, Strategy RPG 16%, Drama 5.8%
- #22 COPS 2170 The Power of Law
82% match9 user reviews67% of 9 reviews2022
Dev: GFI
Windows
COPS 2170: The Power of Law is a hybrid of RPG and tactical strategy. The central storyline unfolds in the future where the cyberpunk culture and a highly-urban oriented society have populated North America.
Why similar: 4X 37.8% ★, Grand Strategy 25.4% ★, Tactical RPG 17.8%, Wargame 14.9%, Strategy 4.1%
- #23 Ashes & Blood
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Small Strategy
Windows · Mac
Ashes & Blood is a fantasy strategy RPG with fast paced tactical battles and a 4X sandbox campaign. Break the rules, build absurd combos, exploit the world, and unlock even more chaos with each run. Turn based strategy has never been this unhinged.
Why similar: 4X 41.2% ★, Tactical RPG 21.7%, Strategy RPG 17.5%, Tactical 7.1%, Roguelite 6.3%
- #24 Lords of Kingdoms
82% matchMixed44% of 87 reviews2018
Dev: ThankGame.com
Windows
Lords of Kingdoms is a multiplayer online war game. Turn your small castle into a mighty fortress and become ruler of the greatest realm.
Why similar: 4X 60% ★, Wargame 27.6%, Strategy 6%, Grand Strategy 4.8% ★, Third Person 0.8%
- #25 Stellar Monarch 2
79% 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 56.8% ★, Grand Strategy 36.3% ★, Strategy 6.9%
- #26 Rivers of Chaos
80% matchNo user reviews2024
Dev: Bugarug GamesPub: Burgarug Games
Windows
Conquer the galaxy in this cinematic, battle-simulator. Each playthrough offering a completely unique galaxy, over 100 total specialized ships to command, and distinct commanders to lead your people. Pick your favorite faction and lead your forces into a dynamically generated battlefield.
Why similar: 4X 39.7% ★, Grand Strategy 32.1% ★, Wargame 16.2%, Strategy 4.3%, Tactical 3.9%
- #27 Splinter Colony
78% 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 51.7% ★, Grand Strategy 31.3% ★, Strategy 8.5%, Exploration 6.7%, 2D 1.8%
- #28 EOL: End Of Line
79% 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 48.8% ★, Grand Strategy 32.3% ★, Strategy 7.8%, Tactical 6.2%, Top-Down 4.8%
- #29 三国.群英志
76% matchMostly Positive74% of 34 reviews2025
Dev: Three Kingdoms Heroes Studio
Windows · Mac
东汉末年,天下动荡,群雄并起,在这片风云变幻的乱世中,你将化身一方霸主,自偏安一隅的孤城出发,广揽贤才、经营城政、整军备战、攻城略地。是匡扶汉室,重振中兴?还是割据一方,自立为王?亦或是问鼎中原,君临天下?你的每一次抉择皆可改写这段波澜壮阔的乱世史诗!
Why similar: 4X 34.3% ★, Grand Strategy 23.9% ★, Tactical RPG 16.6%, Wargame 13.8%, Tactical 7.6%
- #30 Dominium Mundi
78% match7 user reviews29% of 7 reviews2020
Dev: Dusan Petrovic
Windows · Linux
Dominium Mundi is a lightweight 4X strategy game set in the medieval period where 4 players compete to create the most influential empire. Expand your empire over the map, convert more people to your religion, and control more trade routes.
Why similar: 4X 64.5% ★, Grand Strategy 23.3% ★, Strategy 5.9%, Roguelite 5.2%, 2D 1.2%
- #31 Sovereign Stars
76% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: KYDEN
Windows
Build your galactic empire, conquer planets and emerge as the last player standing in this real-time strategy game.
Why similar: 4X 43.1% ★, Grand Strategy 30% ★, Wargame 17.8%, Strategy 4.8%, Top-Down 4.2%
- #32 Zombie Self-Cultivation
74% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2026
Dev: LangBubai
Windows
An extraordinary post-apocalyptic adventure. Play as a girl who controls zombies. Use this power as both weapon and key, strategically command the undead to solve puzzles, overcome dangers, and uncover the truth behind her brother's disappearance.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 25.1%, Strategy RPG 17.5%, Surreal 12.6%, Roguelite 9.5%, Roguelike 7.7%
- #33 Politon: Prologue
75% 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 38.7% ★, Grand Strategy 27.2% ★, Wargame 16.4%, Exploration 6.1%, Tactical 5.7%
- #34 Chaos Galaxy 2
75% matchVery Positive84% of 316 reviews2023
Dev: Han ZhiyuPub: ChaosGalaxyStudio
Windows
A turn-based Galaxy totalwar game. Choose one of 12 factions, direct dozens of admirals, control hundreds of warships, mecha and monsters, set up various buildings, study technology, and lead fleets to carry out grand strategic actions on the map of the galaxy.
Why similar: 4X 30.4% ★, Grand Strategy 27.6% ★, Wargame 16%, Strategy RPG 14.9%, Story Rich 4.3%
- #35 Horizon
77% 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 40.2% ★, Grand Strategy 30.7% ★, Wargame 11.2%, Tactical 7.1%, Exploration 6.3%
- #36 Ultimate General: American Revolution
73% matchMixed54% of 1,053 reviews2024
Dev: Game-Labs
Windows
American Revolution is a sandbox strategy game featuring the epic historical period during the rebellion of the American colonies against the British Empire.
Why similar: 4X 38.7% ★, Grand Strategy 32.1% ★, Wargame 16.8%, Tactical 8.2%, Strategy 4.2%
- #37 Pixel Domain
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Minmaxdog
Windows
Play cards to capture territories. Improve territories to get better cards and make the island your domain.
Why similar: 4X 35% ★, Grand Strategy 24.6% ★, Strategy RPG 15.4%, Wargame 15.4%, Top-Down 4%
- #38 戦国ブシドー〜大野望の巻〜
73% match8 user reviews63% of 8 reviews2024
Dev: ©︎ Kaiser (Overseas) Limited
Windows
天下布武への道、すなわち「武士道」なり! 本作は戦国時代の日本を舞台に、覇を競う大型歴史戦略シミュレーションゲーム。 プレイヤーは主君となり、名だたる武将たちを従え、全国のライバルたちと天下統一を賭けた合戦が繰り広げられる。
Why similar: Grand Strategy 29.8% ★, Tactical RPG 21.4%, Strategy RPG 18.3%, Wargame 18.2%, Tactical 5.6%
- #39 Rimefall
73% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Vlachia
Windows
Your colony ship has landed on an alien planet — but the environment kills electronics. Salvage the ark, survive the early years, and build a nation as your society regresses to medieval with remnants of modern knowledge. Grand strategy with simulated population and turn-based combat.
Why similar: 4X 41.8% ★, Grand Strategy 34.2% ★, Wargame 14.2%, Strategy 3.8%, Top-Down 3.4%
- #40 文明征程
72% match8 user reviews63% of 8 reviews2024
Dev: 广州小鑫互娱科技有限公司
Windows
《文明征程》是一款以历史文明为背景的策略游戏,让玩家扮演一位伟大的文明开拓者,带领自己的国家蓬勃发展。在游戏中,你将面临各种挑战和决策,需要智慧和策略来发展经济、建设城市、训练军队,同时也要与其他玩家进行外交交流和战争对抗。
Why similar: 4X 40.7% ★, Grand Strategy 27.9% ★, Wargame 20.6%, Tactical 5.5%, Strategy 4%
- #41 Ascendant Dawn
70% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2026
Dev: Nikous Studio
Windows
Ascendant Dawn is a grand strategy game where you lead a nomadic tribe in a brutal bronze age world. Work your way up from a small clan to a great empire by founding cities and conquering your enemies.
Why similar: 4X 39.6% ★, Grand Strategy 30.8% ★, Wargame 15.9%, Exploration 6.2%, Strategy 4.1%
- #42 Mythic Crusade
71% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Sepnax
Windows · Mac · Linux
Mythic Crusade is a bizarre turn-based roguelite strategy RPG. Face questionable ethical choices and see if you have the galaxy brain to beat the single-player campaign or challenge friends online or in hotseat.
Why similar: 4X 37.1% ★, Tactical RPG 23.5%, Strategy RPG 17.3%, Roguelite 9.2%, Roguelike 7.3%
- #43 Ironfell
72% matchMixed60% of 10 reviews2021
Dev: DataSmugglers
Mac
In Ironfell you can can gather stockpiles of resources to gain an unfair advantage over your enemies. The longer you’ve been playing for, the more resources you have, the stronger you are. And you take that full advantage into battles set in a massive persistent world.
Why similar: 4X 42.7% ★, Tactical RPG 23.2%, Roguelite 9.4%, Exploration 7.1%, Tactical 6.4%
- #44 Starithm
71% 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 45.5% ★, Grand Strategy 31.2% ★, Wargame 18%, Strategy 5.3%
- #45 Project Monster
70% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: LevelUpStudio
Windows
Project Monster is a tower defense game with Roguelite elements. Summon monsters and defeat them to fight off incoming enemies. Evolve monsters with loot and gain items to strengthen them.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 40.2% ★, Wargame 23.1%, Roguelite 12.3%, Strategy 8.9%, Tactical 8.1%
- #46 Pennon and Battle
69% matchMixed69% of 180 reviews2025
Dev: PB StudioPub: Luckycalf
Windows
"Pennon and Battle" is a turn-based strategy war game. As a lord, you will play a crucial role in the revival of the kingdom! Lead heroes and armies to expand territory in Ruachland, utilize tactics and magic to eliminate enemy forces, and create your own legend!
Why similar: 4X 40.5% ★, Tactical RPG 22.2%, Strategy RPG 15.6%, Wargame 14.1%, Strategy 4.2%
- #47 We Are The Caretakers
70% 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 29% ★, 4X 25% ★, Strategy RPG 18.3%, Roguelite 8.4%, Roguelike 7.3%
- #48 蜀山幻剑录 Sword of Shushan
71% matchMixed54% of 108 reviews2020
Dev: 星罗云布工作室
Windows
《Sword of Shushan》is a strategic war chess game based on the holy land of Shushan and the war between ancient demons. The player will play the role of Han Yunchuan, a disciple of Shushan, who will call on the friars of Wufeng and the elite of Taihao royal family to fight against the ancient demons.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 26%, Grand Strategy 23.5% ★, Strategy RPG 23%, Strategy 8.4%, Tactical 6.5%
- #49 The Mythical City 3
69% matchPositive86% of 14 reviews2024
Dev: Gamesforgames
Windows
Two sides, two crystals
Why similar: Grand Strategy 31% ★, Wargame 18.4%, Strategy RPG 18.3%, Tactical RPG 18.2%, Strategy 4.8%
- #50 Elemental Empire
69% match4 user reviews50% of 4 reviews2024
Dev: WizardingGames
Windows · Mac
An economic 4x strategy in a space filled with magic and procedurally generated planets. Build your own empire and become the sole ruler of a new world.
Why similar: 4X 52.9% ★, Grand Strategy 39.4% ★, Strategy 5.1%, 2D 2.6%
- #51 Sidyq
68% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Yozamu
Windows
Sidyq combines monster collection with dynamic turn-based battles. Unleash your tactical creativity and face formidable bosses in a strategic RPG where every decision can change the outcome of the fight.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 34.1%, Grand Strategy 30% ★, Strategy RPG 22.1%, Tactical 6.1%, Strategy 6%
- #52 TOHOTOPIA
68% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Remilia Command
Windows
A 4X strategy craze sweeps Gensokyo! As the "Esports Tournament" begins, the girls join the fray. Warlords rise: will you be "Pharaoh" Remilia, "Emperor" Kaguya, "Great" Kanako, or "Philosopher King" Miko? Launch the game now, lead your empire, and dominate Gensokyo!
Why similar: 4X 40.4% ★, Grand Strategy 28% ★, Strategy RPG 15.6%, Wargame 12.2%, Strategy 3.8%
- #53 Napoleon 1813
67% 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 51.6% ★, Grand Strategy 34.3% ★, Strategy 8.1%, Top-Down 4%, 2D 1.9%
- #54 Distant Worlds 2
68% 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 56.7% ★, Grand Strategy 35.4% ★, Strategy 7.9%
- #55 Shattered Spheres
67% 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 52.4% ★, Grand Strategy 28.7% ★, Tactical 6.5%, Exploration 6.1%, Strategy 4.3%
- #56 Nova Historia
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: BairdyDev
Windows
A unique 4X real-time historical strategy game, set on a procedurally generated globe. Play from ancient times, right through to the modern day. Expand your empire, build settlements, units, buildings and construct world wonders. Make History, Your Way.
Why similar: 4X 56.5% ★, Grand Strategy 31% ★, Strategy 7.2%, Exploration 5.3%
- #57 Viking Rise
66% matchMostly Positive70% of 879 reviews2024
Dev: IGG SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 85.9 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Race against other players to explore Valhalla and conquer Midgard!
Why similar: 4X 41% ★, Strategy RPG 18.4%, Wargame 17.9%, Tactical 7.2%, Strategy 4.6%
- #58 Craftia's Defender
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Lexus Games
Windows · Linux
Craftia's Defender is a epic open world adventure. Where you fight off invaders and explore the land of Craftia. Do quests, upgrade weapons, plan battles and more.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 30.5%, Strategy RPG 25.9%, Wargame 22.7%, Strategy 9%, Tactical 8.1%