- #1 TerraMartis4x
97% matchNo user reviews
Dev: LeBroGames
Windows · Mac · Linux
For gamers who love Master of Orion and Homeworld but want something new and different. For gamers with a small time budget. A lightweight fresh take on the space 4x game genre about the war between Terra and Mars.
Why similar: 4X 29.9% ★, RTS 19.6%, Real Time Tactics 14.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.5%, Strategy 9.7%
- #2 HEXPANSE
96% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Seedforge Studio
Windows
Hexpanse is a real-time space strategy game. Build your ships and stations block by block, mine asteroids, program the doctrine of your autonomous fleets, and conquer a procedurally generated galaxy. Play solo or in multiplayer.
Why similar: 4X 33.7% ★, RTS 21.3%, Real Time Tactics 14.7%, Strategy 14.2%, Space 4.4%
- #3 Star Ruler 2
96% matchVery Positive82% of 721 reviews2015
Dev: Blind Mind Studios
Windows · Linux
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 93%
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 43.4% ★, RTS 24.8%, Strategy 16.5%, Space 10%, Sci-fi 4.1%
- #4 StarDrive
95% matchMixed45% of 1,489 reviews2013
Dev: Zero Sum Games
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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 48.9% ★, RTS 19.3%, Strategy 17.7%, Space 9.5%, Sci-fi 3.1%
- #5 Near Sol
94% 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 34% ★, RTS 21.2%, Real Time Tactics 15.4%, Strategy 10%, Space 6.1%
- #6 Trumpets of War
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Xblur
Windows
Trumpets of War is a grand-scale historical strategy game where armies clash and empires rise. Command vast forces across dynamic battlefields, orchestrate campaigns with precision, and experience the drama of war through an innovative system that blends tactical combat with strategic mastery.
Why similar: 4X 34.2% ★, RTS 20%, Strategy 15.1%, Real Time Tactics 12.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.1%
- #7 Commanders Fury
93% 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 31.9% ★, RTS 22.3%, Strategy 12.3%, Real Time Tactics 9.8%, Space 7.4%
- #8 The Veiled Atlas: A Cycle of Falls
92% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Flat Gradient
Windows · Linux
A turn-based 4X of rival governments contesting the dim Atlas through economy, war and an Influence-weighted Council. At the edge of sensor range, the Shadow does not lose - it only rises.
Why similar: 4X 45.9% ★, Strategy 21.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 18.6%, Space 6.1%, Sci-fi 3.6%
- #9 Galactic Conflict
91% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2026
Dev: Sinpros Software & GamingPub: Sinpros
Windows
A real-time sci-fi 4X strategy game where you explore procedurally generated star systems, expand your empire, manage resources, build fleets, and wage war against multiple AI factions in a dynamic and evolving galaxy.
Why similar: 4X 35.5% ★, RTS 22.3%, Strategy 16.4%, Real Time Tactics 13.8%, Space 4%
- #10 Star Ruler
91% matchVery Positive83% of 342 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 44.1% ★, Strategy 21.1%, RTS 20.2%, Space 10.1%, Sci-fi 2.7%
- #11 Chieftain
90% matchMixed55% of 20 reviews2018
Dev: Splout Ltd.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Chieftain is a fantasy game of world conquest - containing elements of a procedurally generated 4X world, and real-time skirmishes including hundreds of soldiers on screen battling for your dominion and reign to be supreme!
Why similar: 4X 37.3% ★, Strategy 31.8%, RTS 27.3%, Indie 3.5%
- #12 ASTRA LIMES: Belt Operations
89% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: CorvusPub: Minus1K
Windows
Command fleets in this indirect control RTS game set within treacherous asteroid belts. Easily design your own skirmishes for a quick 15-minute battle or dive into an hours-long campaign of high-risk surgical strikes and systematic border advancement.
Why similar: 4X 39.8% ★, RTS 25%, Strategy 17.9%, Military 7.5%, Space 3.7%
- #13 The Qin Empire
89% 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 40% ★, RTS 24.8%, Strategy 18.9%, Real Time Tactics 16.2%
- #14 Armada 2526 Gold Edition
88% matchMixed66% of 110 reviews2013
Dev: Ntronium GamesPub: Iceberg Interactive
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 14.1 hrs≥1hr: 36%
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 42.1% ★, Strategy 30.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 16.4%, Space 8%, Indie 2.9%
- #15 Stars in Shadow
87% matchMostly Positive79% of 838 reviews2017
Dev: Ashdar GamesPub: Iceberg Interactive
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 14.4 hrs≥1hr: 66%
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 51.1% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 17.3%, Strategy 15.9%, Space 7.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 4.1%
- #16 Hollow Orbits 4x
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Harimaru Studio
Windows
Hollow Orbits 4X combines 4X strategy with the mechanics of a board game. Collect and use tactic cards, and roll dice for your fleet’s weapons. Play solo, against AI, or with friends for dominance in a galaxy filled with ancient dangers and hidden treasures.
Why similar: 4X 42.8% ★, Strategy 19%, Turn-Based Strategy 17.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 12%, Space 6.2%
- #17 Dominions - Priests, Prophets & Pretenders
86% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: Illwinter Game Design
Windows · Linux
In Dominions you take control of a powerful being that rules a nation and aspires to godhood. It all takes place in a fantasy world with monsters, magic items and world altering spells. Dominions is a 4x turn based strategy game with a large variety of spells and units.
Why similar: 4X 51.3% ★, Strategy 24.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 20.7%, 2D 3.2%
- #18 Stellar Dynasty
85% 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 34.7% ★, RTS 17.5%, Real Time Tactics 12.5%, Strategy 11.8%, Space 8.3%
- #19 Plane Starship2:Galactic Contender
84% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2024
Dev: 爱芙尔
Windows
This is a 4x turn-base strategy game. You can develop your planet, expand your territory by colonizing and building space stations, research technology to unlock more ships, and ultimately discover and eliminate your enemies.
Why similar: 4X 38.6% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 16.5%, Strategy 12.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.2%, Space 6.9%
- #20 ENDLESS Space™ - Definitive Edition
84% matchVery Positive81% of 9,610 reviews2012
Dev: AMPLITUDE Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 13.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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 44.8% ★, Strategy 23.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.9%, Space 9.6%, Sci-fi 3.4%
- #21 Tactics Weaver
82% match2 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2026
Dev: Sigh Like A Fish
Windows
A unified turn-based and real-time battle system in a world with unstable gravity. Weave between combat types by exploiting weaknesses in gravity. Attacking measures nearby gravity.
Why similar: RTS 29.2%, Real Time Tactics 20%, Strategy 18.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 17.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.5%
- #22 Solaris
82% matchVery Positive80% of 90 reviews2021
Dev: SpacialCircumstances
Windows · Mac · Linux
Discover a space strategy game filled with conquest, betrayal and subterfuge. Build alliances, make enemies and fight your way to victory and galactic domination. Will you conquer the galaxy?
Why similar: 4X 44% ★, Real Time Tactics 21.6%, Strategy 20.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 7.7%, Sci-fi 3.4%
- #23 Space Empires IV Deluxe
83% matchVery Positive86% of 291 reviews2006
Dev: Malfador MachinationsPub: Strategy First
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 11.4 hrs≥1hr: 37%
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 55.7% ★, Strategy 22.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.8%, Space 6.9%, Sci-fi 3.8%
- #24 Three Kingdoms: Innovatory
81% matchMixed59% of 982 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 30.8% ★, RTS 22.2%, Real Time Tactics 17.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.1%, Strategy 8.9%
- #25 Toy Generals
81% matchMostly Positive76% of 17 reviews2018
Dev: Arjuna Games
Windows
Toy soldiers! Prepare for battle! The house is full of enemies and we must drive them out! Sniper - get in position! Grenadier - your target is the tower. Infantry - attack! Check every nook and cranny, battle the enemy in the attic, in the garden, up in the treehouse. Build up your unique squad and take back the house!
Why similar: RTS 28.1%, Strategy 27.7%, Real Time Tactics 24.9%, Military 16%, Indie 3.3%
- #26 StarWay
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: jiahuiJIA
Windows
Technology, Magic, and Immortals collide in a universe torn apart by endless aggression. War is total; even the laws of existence are erased. Lead your fleets to invade worlds across the stars. Your goal is simple: Expand. Conquer. Destroy. Supports LAN & Online Multiplayer (PvP & Co-op).
Why similar: 4X 36.3% ★, RTS 25.9%, Real Time Tactics 14.3%, Strategy 11.6%, Top-Down 4.1%
- #27 Irkalla
79% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Nocturne Industries
Windows
Conquer Irkalla, a world of mortals torn apart by a war between eight civilizations! Command heroes, forge and break alliances, journey through five eras of history, and choose one of the Seven Truths to change the face of reality forever. A turn-based 4X strategy game.
Why similar: 4X 50.1% ★, Strategy 24.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 20.8%, 2D 3.2%, Indie 0.9%
- #28 Gewevo : Interstellar
80% matchNo user reviews2021
Dev: Victor Filipiak
Windows
Gewevo : Interstallar is a space strategy game derived from the tabletop RPG universe Gewevo. It offers an approach a little closer to a wargame with regard to the empire management aspect. Made with passion by a one-man team;)
Why similar: 4X 41.2% ★, RTS 25.7%, Strategy 19.2%, Space 5.9%, Futuristic 4.9%
- #29 Empires of a Tiny Universe
78% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Cactus Games
Windows · Linux
Empires of a Tiny Universe is a relaxed single-player RTS where you build and expand your empire across space. Manage planetary infrastructure, develop new technologies for your fleet, and conquer the galaxy - all from a clear, minimalist perspective.
Why similar: 4X 37.4% ★, RTS 24.5%, Strategy 12.2%, Aliens 10.7%, Futuristic 5.3%
- #30 STARSHIP
78% matchMixed67% of 15 reviews2022
Dev: hongheyouxi
Windows
In the game, you have different spaceships and 13 different skills. Gain money, parts, and skill pieces in victory and create your own ship skill set. In combat, anticipate your opponent's actions, avoid his damage, allocate energy properly, deploy skills, and push him to his death step by step.
Why similar: RTS 27.6%, Real Time Tactics 18.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 17.5%, Strategy 13.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.5%
- #31 Napoleon 1813
76% match9 user reviews67% of 9 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 41% ★, Strategy 18%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.4%, Military 8.3%
- #32 Imperium Galactica II
77% matchVery Positive88% of 651 reviews2017
Dev: Digital RealityPub: THQ Nordic
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 48 minMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 48%
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: 4X 34.2% ★, Strategy 31.7%, RTS 22.9%, Space 11.3%
- #33 Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri™ Planetary Pack
75% matchVery Positive90% of 619 reviews2024
Dev: Firaxis GamesPub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 11.4 hrs≥1hr: 43%
Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri™ Planetary Pack includes the original Alpha Centauri and the expansion, Alien Crossfire.
Why similar: 4X 59.1% ★, Strategy 17.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 14%, Space 8.4%, Singleplayer 0.7%
- #34 StarFringe: Adversus
76% matchMixed64% of 237 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 26.8% ★, RTS 25.2%, Strategy 11.3%, Real Time Tactics 11.1%, Aliens 8.1%
- #35 Alien Battlefield
75% matchPositive91% of 11 reviews2023
Dev: Yang Sun
Windows
Fight in the dynamic 2D strategy game Alien Battlefield! The game has two modes available: real-time strategy mode and chess game mode. Explore the different abilities of units, amass resources, deploy units and try to use them intelligently to win!
Why similar: RTS 29.6%, Real Time Tactics 20.1%, Strategy 19.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 18%, Turn-Based Tactics 7%
- #36 Lords of the Black Sun
77% matchMostly Negative20% of 396 reviews2014
Dev: Arkavi StudiosPub: Iceberg Interactive
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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 51.9% ★, Strategy 23%, Space 10.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 10%, Sci-fi 2.5%
- #37 Pandora: First Contact
74% matchMixed63% of 645 reviews2014
Dev: Proxy StudiosPub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 41.1 hrs≥1hr: 75%
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 53.2% ★, Strategy 19.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 19.2%, Sci-fi 4.1%, Space 3.3%
- #38 Million Star Ship
73% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: Nanchang Pubugui Online Game Co., Ltd
Windows
This is a single player defense game for interstellar strategy. We have established 36 birth points. Players can freely switch birth points to control the size of the enemy. Set the moon as a base. Our fleet can conquer the universe and find legendary warships. Our journey is the sea of stars.
Why similar: RTS 32.1%, Real Time Tactics 23.3%, Strategy 22.4%, Aliens 10%, Space 5.9%
- #39 Tachyon Wars
73% 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 40% ★, Strategy 18.4%, Real Time Tactics 14.9%, Space 9%, Aliens 6.5%
- #40 Space Empires III
73% matchPositive80% of 46 reviews2020
Dev: Malfador MachinationsPub: Strategy First
Windows
The third game within the Space Empires series brings the dawn of a new age of exploration. Your race keeps running through the fabric of space and moves to other solar systems beyond your own.
Why similar: 4X 36.9% ★, Strategy 19.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 18.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.2%, Space 4.4%
- #41 ScarQuest
72% matchMostly Positive68% of 19 reviews2024
Dev: ManaStorm Studios
Windows · Mac
Raise armies to dominate, seize, and reign over the planet as its ruler.
Why similar: RTS 36.7%, Real Time Tactics 26.6%, Strategy 25.6%, Space 7.3%, 2D 3.5%
- #42 Sword of the Stars II: Enhanced Edition
74% matchMixed44% of 962 reviews2012
Dev: Kerberos ProductionsPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 12.0 hrs≥1hr: 44%
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 55.7% ★, Strategy 22.4%, Space 9.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.1%, Sci-fi 3.8%
- #43 Clash of Stars
72% matchMixed52% of 29 reviews2023
Dev: Star Magic
Windows
MMO Real-time strategy star game.
Why similar: 4X 32.4% ★, RTS 21.4%, Real Time Tactics 14.5%, Strategy 9.7%, Military 8.9%
- #44 Vega Chronicle
71% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Just Add Lava
Windows · Mac · Linux
Lead your civilization to galactic glory in this bite-sized 4X strategy game. Build, colonize, trade, and, by tact or might, overcome all who oppose you.
Why similar: 4X 45.8% ★, Strategy 20.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.1%, Space 9.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 8.3%
- #45 Elebend
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Astrode Studio
Windows
Elebend is a live service real-time strategy (RTS) game that blends real-time strategy with live PvP elements. Place orbs, generate mana streams, and trigger elemental abilities to attack, defend, adapt, and transcend.
Why similar: RTS 29.2%, Strategy 21.3%, Real Time Tactics 19.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 17.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 7%
- #46 Conflict 3048
70% match9 user reviews67% of 9 reviews2022
Dev: Matt Lloyd
Windows
Real-time strategy and tactics on an alien world! Command super space soldiers against an array of alien hordes. Commander - we need you!
Why similar: RTS 38%, Real Time Tactics 26.8%, Strategy 26.5%, Sci-fi 4.5%, 2D 3.6%
- #47 Moons That Belong
70% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: v4.games
Windows · Mac
Embark on a journey of strategy and domination in Moons That Belong, a 2D space strategy game that challenges your tactical prowess. Command your fleet, conquer planets, and outsmart your opponents in this visually captivating and intellectually engaging adventure.
Why similar: 4X 38.1% ★, RTS 26.1%, Real Time Tactics 11.4%, Strategy 9.8%, Space 8.6%
- #48 Space Empires V
71% matchMostly Positive73% of 480 reviews2006
Dev: Malfador MachinationsPub: Strategy First
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 15.1 hrs≥1hr: 45%
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 54.8% ★, Strategy 24%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.7%, Space 8.6%, Sci-fi 3.6%
- #49 GoE: Escaping the Garden of Eden
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Wicked CreationsPub: GoE
Windows
GoE: Escaping the Garden of Eden and origins of humanity. Here, you can choose your faction as you compete for the survival against others but in the end, all must face the Darkness that corrupts or destroys everything it finds. Eden has fallen.
Why similar: 4X 33.2% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 15.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.5%, Strategy 11.3%, Military 8.4%
- #50 Space Empires I
70% matchMixed56% of 16 reviews2020
Dev: Malfador MachinationsPub: Strategy First
Windows
Space Empires I is the first chapter of the Space Empires series. A classic galactic conquest and turn-based strategy video game where you are the leader of a race of intelligent beings building large spaceships for interplanetary and interstellar travel through warp points between star systems.
Why similar: 4X 37.4% ★, Strategy 19.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 16.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.1%, Space 5.2%
- #51 Platoon Commander
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Alpharabius GamesPub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows
Platoon Commander is a Real-Time Strategy game focused on the German advance toward Moscow in the fall and winter of 1941. It combines real-time tactical battles with a turn-based campaign map.
Why similar: RTS 33.6%, Strategy 23.4%, Real Time Tactics 22.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 20.3%, Singleplayer 0.3%
- #52 Land and Castles: Gold
69% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Anmoco
Windows · Mac
A retro real time strategy game with solo and multiplayer. Build your own maps and play online with friends.
Why similar: 4X 36.5% ★, RTS 30.6%, Strategy 16%, Military 10.7%, Top-Down 3.7%
- #53 Pixel Armada
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Dinya Gergely
Windows
Design your own ships, assemble a fleet, and fight tactical 2D space battles across space battles, with dynamic damage fast paced combat.
Why similar: RTS 33.6%, Real Time Tactics 24.5%, Strategy 22.8%, Space 6%, Top-Down 5.9%
- #54 Defense X
68% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Hcenter GamePub: 30 Game Studio
Windows
Build a defense strategy to protect the peace.
Why similar: 4X 43.4% ★, Strategy 21.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 17.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.7%, Top-Down 5.9%
- #55 Hollow Stars
68% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: AppGX
Windows
A deep 2D strategy of cosmic trade and faction warfare. Build trading empires, refine asteroids, lead fleets into battle and run faction politics — solo or in four-player co-op
Why similar: 4X 40.7% ★, RTS 23.6%, Strategy 17.6%, Space 5.6%, Top-Down 5%
- #56 Strength In Numbers
66% matchPositive95% of 22 reviews2025
Dev: Ciaosen Games
Windows
Take back control of the galaxy and defeat the evil AI in this fast-paced, node-based strategy game. The humanoid races need all the help they can get. We're counting on you, Commander!
Why similar: RTS 33.2%, Real Time Tactics 24.6%, Strategy 16.6%, Aliens 8.1%, Space 6.8%
- #57 Cee One Vee
67% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: BANANACODE LTD
Windows
Lead your civilization across six thousand years of history in this turn-based strategy game built for the Game Boy Advance. D-pad-first play makes it a natural fit for Steam Deck.
Why similar: 4X 51.6% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 26.4%, Strategy 21.6%, Singleplayer 0.5%
- #58 Stellar Reach
65% matchMostly Positive79% of 34 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 40.7% ★, RTS 16.9%, Strategy 12.5%, Military 8.2%, Space 7.8%
- #59 Pintsized Platoon
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Unhinged Interactive
Windows
Tiny soldiers on a battlefield you can blow to pieces. Parachute your pint-sized squad into a hostile front, carve up the terrain, strategically place your units in cover, build your way forward and fight to the far edge.
Why similar: RTS 32.8%, Real Time Tactics 29.6%, Strategy 19.8%, Military 13.6%, 2D 3.1%
- #60 Haunted Dorm
66% match8 user reviews50% of 8 reviews2025
Dev: mihuangame
Windows
"Haunted Dorm" is a 2D tower defense game. In the game, players need to evade the pursuit of dream hunters, find a suitable dormitory to hide in, and develop the economy to build forts to resist the dream hunters.
Why similar: 4X 40.4% ★, RTS 26.3%, Real Time Tactics 17.7%, Strategy 13.1%, 2D 2.4%