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60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Strategy, 4X, Singleplayer, Turn-Based Strategy.

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The Ancients is a turn-based survival strategy game where you lead a prehistoric hunter-gatherer tribe through the last ice age. Survive the elements, hunt fierce animals, migrate to new continents, advance your technology, make social and political tribe decisions, and evolve your civilization.

Reviews: Mixed — 58% — of 26 reviews
Released: 2024-06-05
Developer: GorillaSoftWorks
Publisher: Camlann Games
Genres: Indie, Simulation, Strategy, Early Access
Platforms: Windows

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    Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 21.6 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    ENDLESS™ Legend is a 4X turn-based fantasy strategy game by the creators of ENDLESS™ Space and Dungeon of the ENDLESS™. Control every aspect of your civilization as you struggle to save your homeworld Auriga. Create your own Legend!

    Why similar: 4X 40.1%, Hex Grid 18.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 16.8%, Strategy 12.1%, Grand Strategy 6.7%

  60. #60 Shadow Empire
    66% matchVery Positive85% of 1,723 reviews2020
    Dev: VR DesignsPub: Matrix Games
    Windows
    Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 63.2 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    Shadow Empire is a deep turn-based 4X wargame with a unique blend of military focus, procedurally generated content and role-playing features. Players take the seat of the supreme ruler of a small nation, with the goal of reconquering a devastated planet.

    Why similar: 4X 24.6%, Hex Grid 21%, Grand Strategy 18.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.2%, Tactical 7.9%

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