What games are most similar to Stellaris?

The most similar games to Stellaris include Galactic Civilizations IV, Distant Worlds 2, Europa Universalis IV, and more. These recommendations are based on shared tags, gameplay mechanics, and player behavior patterns.

What genre is Stellaris?

Stellaris is a Simulation, Strategy game with popular tags including Space, Strategy, Grand Strategy, Sci-fi, 4X.

Best space games like Stellaris?

If you're looking for more space games like Stellaris, try Galactic Civilizations IV, Distant Worlds 2, Europa Universalis IV. These share the Space tag and similar gameplay elements.

How does Nodal find games like Stellaris?

Nodal uses a hybrid recommendation system that combines tag similarity analysis with collaborative filtering from player behavior data. We analyze which games are frequently played by the same players and share similar tags to Stellaris. You can tune the blend between content-based and community-based recommendations.

Games like Stellaris but more strategy?

To find games emphasizing strategy, use Nodal's tag filters to prioritize Strategy alongside Space. You can also explore the strategy tag page directly.

Games Like Stellaris

Top Similar Games to Stellaris

Galactic Civilizations IV (2023) — Shared: Space, Grand Strategy, Simulation. Also features turn-based strategy and singleplayer. Tags: Space, Grand Strategy, Simulation
Distant Worlds 2 (2022) — Shared: Strategy, Simulation, 4X. Also features 3d and singleplayer. Tags: Strategy, Simulation, 4X
Europa Universalis IV (2013) — Shared: Grand Strategy, Strategy, Simulation. Also features historical and alternate history. Tags: Grand Strategy, Strategy, Simulation
Distant Worlds: Universe (2014) — Shared: Strategy, 4X, Space. Also features singleplayer and real-time. Tags: Strategy, 4X, Space
Sins of a Solar Empire®: Rebellion (2012) — Shared: Multiplayer, Simulation, Space. Also features management and diplomacy. Tags: Multiplayer, Simulation, Space
ENDLESS™ Space - Definitive Edition (2012) — Shared: Strategy, 4X, Space. Also features turn-based strategy and turn-based. Tags: Strategy, 4X, Space
Terra Invicta (2026) — Shared: Strategy, Simulation, Grand Strategy. Also features historical and war. Tags: Strategy, Simulation, Grand Strategy
Star Trek: Infinite (2023) — Shared: Grand Strategy, 4X, Space. Also features management and rts. Tags: Grand Strategy, 4X, Space
Crusader Kings III (2020) — Shared: Strategy, Grand Strategy, Simulation. Also features medieval and rpg. Tags: Strategy, Grand Strategy, Simulation
ENDLESS™ Legend 2 (2025) — Shared: Strategy, Simulation, Grand Strategy. Also features turn-based strategy and historical. Tags: Strategy, Simulation, Grand Strategy
Master of Orion (2016) — Shared: Strategy, 4X, Space. Also features turn-based and singleplayer. Tags: Strategy, 4X, Space
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
Old World (2022) — Shared: Strategy, Simulation, Grand Strategy. Also features historical and turn-based strategy. Tags: Strategy, Simulation, Grand Strategy
Galactic Civilizations III (2015) — Shared: Sci-fi, 4X, Sandbox. Also features aliens and turn-based strategy. Tags: Sci-fi, 4X, Sandbox
Sword of the Stars II: Enhanced Edition (2012) — Shared: Strategy, 4X, Space. Also features singleplayer and turn-based strategy. Tags: Strategy, 4X, Space
Sword of the Stars: Complete Collection (2010) — Shared: Strategy, 4X, Space. Also features turn-based and singleplayer. Tags: Strategy, 4X, Space
Europa Universalis V (2025) — Shared: Grand Strategy, 4X, Strategy. Also features resource management and trading. Tags: Grand Strategy, 4X, Strategy
Starpoint Gemini Warlords (2017) — Shared: Space, Strategy, Simulation. Also features rpg and open world. Tags: Space, Strategy, Simulation
Hearts of Iron IV (2016) — Shared: Strategy, Grand Strategy, Multiplayer. Also features world war ii and war. Tags: Strategy, Grand Strategy, Multiplayer
Victoria 3 (2022) — Shared: Grand Strategy, Strategy, Simulation. Also features economy and historical. Tags: Grand Strategy, Strategy, Simulation
Galactic Civilizations® II: Ultimate Edition (2011) — Shared: 4X, Grand Strategy, Strategy. Also features turn-based and turn-based strategy. Tags: 4X, Grand Strategy, Strategy
Dune: Spice Wars (2023) — Shared: Sci-fi, Strategy, 4X. Also features management and singleplayer. Tags: Sci-fi, Strategy, 4X
Crusader Kings II (2012) — Shared: Grand Strategy, Strategy, Simulation. Also features medieval and historical. Tags: Grand Strategy, Strategy, Simulation
Workers & Resources: Soviet Republic (2024) — Shared: Strategy, Simulation, Grand Strategy. Also features city builder and base building. Tags: Strategy, Simulation, Grand Strategy
Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI (2016) — Shared: Strategy, Multiplayer, Grand Strategy. Also features turn-based strategy and historical. Tags: Strategy, Multiplayer, Grand Strategy
HUMANKIND™ (2021) — Shared: Strategy, 4X, Multiplayer. Also features turn-based strategy and city builder. Tags: Strategy, 4X, Multiplayer
Millennia (2024) — Shared: Strategy, 4X, Grand Strategy. Also features turn-based strategy and alternate history. Tags: Strategy, 4X, Grand Strategy
Victoria II (2010) — Shared: Grand Strategy, Strategy, Simulation. Also features historical and political sim. Tags: Grand Strategy, Strategy, Simulation
Age of Wonders 4 (2023) — Shared: Strategy, 4X, Grand Strategy. Also features turn-based strategy and character customization. Tags: Strategy, 4X, Grand Strategy
Sins of a Solar Empire II (2024) — Shared: Space, Strategy, 4X. Also features rts and singleplayer. Tags: Space, Strategy, 4X
X4: Foundations (2018) — Shared: Sandbox, Exploration, Space. Also features space sim and economy. Tags: Sandbox, Exploration, Space
Shadow Empire (2020) — Shared: Strategy, Simulation, 4X. Also features rpg and wargame. Tags: Strategy, Simulation, 4X
Sid Meier's Civilization VII (2025) — Shared: Grand Strategy, 4X, Simulation. Also features historical and military. Tags: Grand Strategy, 4X, Simulation
ZEPHON (2024) — Shared: Strategy, 4X, Multiplayer. Also features turn-based and tactical. Tags: Strategy, 4X, Multiplayer
X3: Terran Conflict (2008) — Shared: Space, Simulation, Sandbox. Also features space sim and open world. Tags: Space, Simulation, Sandbox
Falling Frontier0 — Shared: Space, Strategy, Grand Strategy. Also features singleplayer and moddable. Tags: Space, Strategy, Grand Strategy
STAR WARS™ Empire at War - Gold Pack (2010) — Shared: Strategy, Space, Sci-fi. Also features rts and singleplayer. Tags: Strategy, Space, Sci-fi
Songs of Syx (2020) — Shared: Strategy, Sandbox, Grand Strategy. Also features early access and city builder. Tags: Strategy, Sandbox, Grand Strategy
Fragile Existence (2026) — Shared: Space, Strategy, Grand Strategy. Also features singleplayer and moddable. Tags: Space, Strategy, Grand Strategy
ENDLESS™ Legend (2014) — Shared: Strategy, 4X, Multiplayer. Also features turn-based and turn-based strategy. Tags: Strategy, 4X, Multiplayer
Anno 2205™ (2015) — Shared: Strategy, Simulation, Sci-fi. Also features city builder and futuristic. Tags: Strategy, Simulation, Sci-fi
Battlestar Galactica Deadlock (2017) — Shared: Strategy, Space, Sci-fi. Also features turn-based and turn-based strategy. Tags: Strategy, Space, Sci-fi
Dominions 6 - Rise of the Pantokrator (2024) — Shared: Strategy, 4X, Grand Strategy. Also features turn-based strategy and asynchronous multiplayer. Tags: Strategy, 4X, Grand Strategy
Sid Meier's Starships (2015) — Shared: Strategy, Space, Sci-fi. Also features turn-based strategy and singleplayer. Tags: Strategy, Space, Sci-fi
RimWorld (2018) — Shared: Strategy, Sandbox, Simulation. Also features colony sim and base building. Tags: Strategy, Sandbox, Simulation
SPORE™ Galactic Adventures (2009) — Shared: Simulation, Space, Exploration. Also features action and adventure. Tags: Simulation, Space, Exploration
X Rebirth (2013) — Shared: Simulation, Space, Sci-fi. Also features action and space sim. Tags: Simulation, Space, Sci-fi
Rebel Inc: Escalation (2021) — Shared: Strategy, Grand Strategy, Simulation. Also features war and historical. Tags: Strategy, Grand Strategy, Simulation
Hearts of Iron III (2009) — Shared: Grand Strategy, Strategy, Simulation. Also features world war ii and historical. Tags: Grand Strategy, Strategy, Simulation
Hardspace: Shipbreaker (2022) — Shared: Space, Sci-fi, Simulation. Also features physics and singleplayer. Tags: Space, Sci-fi, Simulation
NEBULOUS: Fleet Command (2022) — Shared: Strategy, Grand Strategy, Multiplayer. Also features war and military. Tags: Strategy, Grand Strategy, Multiplayer
Galactic Ruler Enlightenment (2024) — Shared: Simulation, Strategy, Space. Also features moddable and aliens. Tags: Simulation, Strategy, Space
Homeworld Remastered Collection (2015) — Shared: Space, Strategy, Sci-fi. Also features rts and classic. Tags: Space, Strategy, Sci-fi
Barotrauma (2023) — Shared: Multiplayer, Simulation, Sci-fi. Also features co-op and survival. Tags: Multiplayer, Simulation, Sci-fi
Lord of Rigel (2024) — Shared: Space, Grand Strategy, Strategy. Also features military and turn-based strategy. Tags: Space, Grand Strategy, Strategy
Rebel Galaxy (2015) — Shared: Space, Sci-fi, Simulation. Also features open world and rpg. Tags: Space, Sci-fi, Simulation
Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword (2007) — Shared: Strategy, 4X, Multiplayer. Also features turn-based strategy and turn-based. Tags: Strategy, 4X, Multiplayer
Dominions 5 - Warriors of the Faith (2017) — Shared: Strategy, Grand Strategy, 4X. Also features turn-based strategy and fantasy. Tags: Strategy, Grand Strategy, 4X
Black Myth: Wukong (2024) — Features mythology and action rpg.
Escape From Duckov (2025) — Shared: Exploration. Also features adventure and action. Tags: Exploration