- #1 Space Empires V
97% matchMostly Positive73% of 469 reviews2006
Dev: Malfador MachinationsPub: Strategy First
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 14.4 hrs≥1hr: 46%
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 44.2% ★, Strategy 17.7%, Turn-Based 15.7%, Space 11.9%, Sci-fi 5.8%
- #2 Sword of the Stars: Complete Collection
96% matchVery Positive88% of 705 reviews2010
Dev: Kerberos Productions Inc.Pub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 28.2 hrs≥1hr: 48%
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 44.8% ★, Turn-Based 16.6%, Strategy 15.9%, Space 12.2%, Sci-fi 6.3%
- #3 Stars in Shadow
95% matchMostly Positive79% of 816 reviews2017
Dev: Ashdar GamesPub: Iceberg Interactive
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 14.5 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 44.3% ★, Strategy 12.8%, Space 10.7%, Turn-Based 10%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.8%
- #4 Space Empires IV Deluxe
94% matchVery Positive86% of 285 reviews2006
Dev: Malfador MachinationsPub: Strategy First
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 10.4 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 48.2% ★, Strategy 17.7%, Turn-Based 11.4%, Space 10.3%, Sci-fi 6.6%
- #5 ENDLESS™ Space - Definitive Edition
94% matchVery Positive81% of 9,559 reviews2012
Dev: AMPLITUDE Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 13.3 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 38.9% ★, Strategy 18.3%, Space 14.3%, Turn-Based 14.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 6.9%
- #6 Predestination
93% matchMixed45% of 86 reviews2019
Dev: Brain and Nerd Ltd
Windows
Predestination is a turn-based sci-fi 4X game set in the distant past of our own galaxy. Ships from countless races are flung back in time by a powerful hostile race known as the Revenants, and must now work to rebuild their empires and somehow stop the Revenants in the past.
Why similar: 4X 38.7% ★, Turn-Based 18.5%, Strategy 17.6%, Space 14.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 5.6%
- #7 Master of Orion
91% matchMostly Positive77% of 8,105 reviews2016
Dev: NGD StudiosPub: Wargaming Labs
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 9.2 hrsMean: 101.9 hrs≥1hr: 92%
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 48.3% ★, Strategy 17.8%, Turn-Based 15.2%, Space 12.3%, Sci-fi 4.6%
- #8 Lords of the Black Sun
92% matchMostly Negative20% of 395 reviews2014
Dev: Arkavi StudiosPub: Iceberg Interactive
Windows
Median: 3.6 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 44.7% ★, Strategy 18%, Space 16.2%, Turn-Based 12%, Turn-Based Strategy 4.9%
- #9 Master of Orion 2
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,693 reviews2016
Dev: SimTexPub: Wargaming Labs
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 18 minMean: 11.3 hrs≥1hr: 43%
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 44% ★, Turn-Based 20.2%, Strategy 15.2%, Space 11.3%, Sci-fi 4.9%
- #10 Sword of the Stars II: Enhanced Edition
90% matchMixed44% of 956 reviews2012
Dev: Kerberos ProductionsPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 12.1 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 48.7% ★, Strategy 17.8%, Space 14.6%, Turn-Based 7.5%, Sci-fi 6.7%
- #11 Master of Orion 1
89% matchVery Positive90% of 436 reviews2016
Dev: SimTexPub: Wargaming Labs
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6 minMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 31%
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 52.9% ★, Turn-Based 16%, Strategy 15.6%, Space 7.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 3.7%
- #12 Master of Orion 3
89% matchMixed53% of 183 reviews2016
Dev: Quicksilver SoftwarePub: Wargaming Labs
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 38%
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 55.3% ★, Strategy 20.5%, Turn-Based 11.7%, Space 8.8%, Sci-fi 3.7%
- #13 StarDrive 2
88% matchMixed55% of 2,097 reviews2015
Dev: Zero Sum GamesPub: Iceberg Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%
StarDrive 2 is an exciting and evolutionary step forward for the StarDrive franchise. In this eagerly anticipated sequel, the core mechanics have evolved to incorporate a turn-based strategic layer, featuring spectacular realtime battles.
Why similar: 4X 40.8% ★, Strategy 23.3%, Space 17.5%, Sci-fi 9.4%, Turn-Based 8.5%
- #14 Void Eclipse
87% matchMostly Negative38% of 16 reviews2021
Dev: Tau Ceti Studios
Windows
Void Eclipse is turn-based strategy in an immersive sci-fi world, blending card battle tactics with 4X grand strategy. Explore the stars, Evolve your army and Fight an alien threat. Help characters or harm them - will you be Feared, Admired, or Respected?
Why similar: 4X 32.6% ★, Turn-Based 19.2%, Strategy 9.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 8.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 7.6%
- #15 Pandora: First Contact
86% matchMixed63% of 638 reviews2014
Dev: Proxy StudiosPub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows
Median: 3.3 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 49.3% ★, Strategy 16.8%, Turn-Based 10.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.2%, Sci-fi 7.5%
- #16 Civilization IV®: Warlords
85% matchVery Positive91% of 532 reviews2007
Dev: Firaxis GamesPub: 2K
Windows · Mac
Median: 12 minMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 34%
Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Warlords is the first expansion pack for the award-winning game that has become an instant world-wide hit. Paying homage to some of history's greatest military leaders, the expansion delivers six unique and interesting scenarios, giving players the chance to change the course of history with the help of their...
Why similar: 4X 41.6% ★, Turn-Based 24.8%, Strategy 23.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 10%, Singleplayer 0.4%
- #17 Xenia's Ark
84% matchMostly Positive74% of 19 reviews2021
Dev: Malicious Games
Windows
Xenia’s Ark is a new turn-based, 4X Sci-Fi Strategy Game developed by Malicious Games that blends Planetary, Star System and Galaxy maps with new takes on traditional 4X mechanics. If you want a comfortable 4X strategy game with new systems and twists, it's time you embarked on Xenia's Ark.
Why similar: 4X 35% ★, Strategy 33.7%, Turn-Based 19.6%, Space 11.8%
- #18 Interstellar Space: Genesis
83% matchVery Positive84% of 818 reviews2019
Dev: Praxis Games
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 11.7 hrs≥1hr: 54%
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 33.8% ★, Turn-Based 16.8%, Space 11.7%, Strategy 9.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 7.3%
- #19 The Last Federation
82% matchMostly Positive75% of 502 reviews2014
Dev: Arcen Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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 32.2% ★, Turn-Based 18.7%, Space 17.6%, Strategy 17.1%, Sci-fi 5.5%
- #20 Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri™ Planetary Pack
81% matchVery Positive91% of 552 reviews2024
Dev: Firaxis GamesPub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 12.2 hrs≥1hr: 42%
Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri™ Planetary Pack includes the original Alpha Centauri and the expansion, Alien Crossfire.
Why similar: 4X 59.6% ★, Strategy 16.3%, Space 14.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 7.6%, Singleplayer 1.6%
- #21 Uciana
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Birdshel, LLC
Windows
Explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate in this sci-fi 4X turn-based strategy game.
Why similar: 4X 47.1% ★, Strategy 19.9%, Space 11%, Sci-fi 7.6%, Turn-Based Combat 5.5%
- #22 Sid Meier's Civilization®: Beyond Earth™
81% matchMixed60% of 22,976 reviews2014
Dev: Firaxis GamesPub: 2K
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.9 hrsMean: 29.6 hrs≥1hr: 92%
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 31.4% ★, Turn-Based 16.9%, Strategy 15%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.7%, Space 12.4%
- #23 ENDLESS™ Legend
80% matchVery Positive84% of 18,949 reviews2014
Dev: AMPLITUDE Studios
Windows · Mac
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 44.4% ★, Turn-Based 22.8%, Strategy 18.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.1%, Sci-fi 2.6%
- #24 Into the Void
79% matchMixed63% of 136 reviews2015
Dev: Mozg Labs
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 13.8 hrs≥1hr: 98%
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: 4X 28.8% ★, Space 23.4%, Turn-Based 20.4%, Strategy 19.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 5.4%
- #25 Worlds of Magic
79% matchMixed50% of 586 reviews2015
Dev: Wastelands InteractivePub: Conglomerate 5
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Worlds of Magic is a 4X turn-based strategy game. Players can explore and conquer an almost limitless number of procedurally generated universes, using military and magical power to overcome their foes. Found cities, raise armies, research and cast spells, hire powerful heroes, and create powerful magical artifacts.
Why similar: 4X 42.3% ★, Turn-Based 25.6%, Strategy 22.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.3%
- #26 Warlock 2: The Exiled
78% matchMostly Positive70% of 1,292 reviews2014
Dev: Ino-Co PlusPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 11.3 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Warlock 2 is a turn-based strategy game of fantasy warfare. Rival against Great Mages, lead mighty armies into fierce battles, wield ancient magic and faith as your weapons.
Why similar: 4X 37.9% ★, Turn-Based 27.8%, Strategy 22.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.1%, Singleplayer 0.3%
- #27 StarDrive
78% matchMixed45% of 1,482 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 55.6% ★, Space 18.5%, Strategy 18.3%, Sci-fi 7.2%, Singleplayer 0.4%
- #28 Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization
77% matchVery Positive87% of 1,513 reviews2008
Dev: Firaxis GamesPub: 2K
Windows · Mac
Median: 30 minMean: 13.7 hrs≥1hr: 41%
Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization is the third offering in the award winning Civilization IV series. A re-imagining of the classic Colonization game Sid Meier created in 1994, Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization is a total conversion of the Civilization IV engine into a game experience in which players will lead a European...
Why similar: 4X 40.7% ★, Turn-Based 25.5%, Strategy 21%, Turn-Based Strategy 12%, Singleplayer 0.7%
- #29 Stellar Monarch 2
76% 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 48.9% ★, Strategy 15.3%, Space 11.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.3%, Sci-fi 7.2%
- #30 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 33.6% ★, Turn-Based 15.5%, Space 12.8%, Strategy 9.5%, Sci-fi 6.8%
- #31 Armada 2526 Gold Edition
76% matchMixed68% of 108 reviews2013
Dev: Ntronium GamesPub: Iceberg Interactive
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 12.8 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 45.2% ★, Strategy 29.8%, Space 14.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.1%
- #32 Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword
75% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 4,918 reviews2007
Dev: Firaxis GamesPub: 2K
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 44.4 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Sid Meier's Civilization IV®: Beyond the Sword is the second expansion pack for Civilization IV - the 2005 PC Game of the Year that has become a worldwide hit.
Why similar: 4X 42.5% ★, Turn-Based 23.3%, Strategy 19.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.7%, Singleplayer 0.9%
- #33 Fantastic Creatures
74% matchMostly Positive79% of 14 reviews2019
Dev: Blue Callisto
Windows · Linux
Mythological Units. Ancient China. Experience a turn-based 4X strategy game where the land around you is slowly dying. Incarnate one of the four Fantastic Creatures: Dragon, Tiger, Turtle or Vermilion Bird and fight for survival.
Why similar: 4X 38.9% ★, Strategy 28.3%, Turn-Based 21.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.8%, Singleplayer 1.3%
- #34 Warlock - Master of the Arcane
73% matchVery Positive86% of 2,624 reviews2012
Dev: Ino-Co PlusPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 91%
In a time of chaotic upheaval, the player takes the role of a great mage, a warlord vying for ultimate power.
Why similar: 4X 40.5% ★, Turn-Based 24.9%, Strategy 18.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.2%, Singleplayer 0.7%
- #35 Galactic Inheritors
74% matchMixed44% of 86 reviews2015
Dev: Crispon GamesPub: Plug In Digital
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Colonise solar systems and watch them grow. Explore the galaxy to find its strategic choke points. Build up your empire and your fleet and then use the power of the media to prepare your people for the inevitable war. At the same time watch your opponents, keep on an eye on their own media and watch for threats and opportunities.
Why similar: 4X 51.3% ★, Space 24.1%, Strategy 16.9%, Sci-fi 7.7%
- #36 Sid Meier's Starships
73% matchMixed50% of 2,454 reviews2015
Dev: Firaxis GamesPub: 2K
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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 27.7%, Strategy 21.9%, 4X 18.3% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 14.5%, Sci-fi 11.1%
- #37 Conquest of Elysium 3
73% matchVery Positive81% of 329 reviews2012
Dev: Illwinter Game Design
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 18 minMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 38%
Conquest of Elysium 3 (CoE3) is a streamlined turn based fantasy strategy game with a touch of rogue-like and the complex undertones of Illwinter's Dominions series. While CoE3 appears to be a simple game with limited options at first glance, delving further into the game reveals a game of complex decision making and risky endeavors.
Why similar: 4X 37.2% ★, Turn-Based 29%, Strategy 24.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.9%, Singleplayer 0.7%
- #38 Star Ruler 2
72% matchVery Positive82% of 719 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 51.7% ★, Space 20.5%, Strategy 17.9%, Sci-fi 9.9%
- #39 WarKind
72% matchMixed53% of 19 reviews2022
Dev: MajerGames
Windows
Turn-based strategy game with different races and heroes
Why similar: 4X 46.6% ★, Strategy 19.9%, Turn-Based 13%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.3%
- #40 Dominions - Priests, Prophets & Pretenders
70% 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 58.4% ★, Strategy 25.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.5%, Pixel Graphics 2.5%
- #41 Star Ruler
71% matchVery Positive83% of 340 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 51% ★, Strategy 22.2%, Space 20.2%, Sci-fi 6.2%, Singleplayer 0.4%
- #42 Shattered Spheres
71% 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 45.3% ★, Space 14.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.6%, Strategy 9.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 7.2%
- #43 Age of Wonders III
70% matchVery Positive80% of 12,750 reviews2014
Dev: Triumph StudiosPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 18.1 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Age of Wonders III is the long anticipated sequel to the award-winning strategy series. Delivering a unique mix of Empire Building, Role Playing and Warfare, Age of Wonders III offers the ultimate in turn-based fantasy strategy for veterans of the series and new players alike!
Why similar: 4X 38.4% ★, Strategy 26.9%, Turn-Based 18.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.2%, Singleplayer 0.6%
- #44 Dawn of Andromeda
71% matchMixed44% of 242 reviews2017
Dev: Grey Wolf EntertainmentPub: Iceberg Interactive
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 11.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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 53% ★, Strategy 22.3%, Space 17.2%, Sci-fi 7.5%
- #45 Sid Meier's Civilization® IV
69% matchVery Positive92% of 3,559 reviews2006
Dev: Firaxis GamesPub: 2K
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 10.0 hrs≥1hr: 52%
With over 6 million units sold and unprecedented critical acclaim from fans and press around the world, Sid Meier's Civilization is recognized as one of the greatest PC game franchises of all-time. Now, Sid Meier and Firaxis Games will take this incredibly fun and addictive game to new heights by adding new ways to play and win, new...
Why similar: 4X 39.4% ★, Turn-Based 26%, Strategy 19.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.9%, Singleplayer 0.8%
- #46 Space Empires III
69% matchPositive80% of 41 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 40.2% ★, Strategy 19.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.7%, Space 8.2%
- #47 Space Empires I
69% matchMixed54% of 13 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 40% ★, Strategy 19.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.3%, Space 9.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 7.1%
- #48 Plane Starship2:Galactic Contender
67% 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 44.5% ★, Space 13.8%, Strategy 13.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.5%
- #49 Fossilpunk
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ahsaurus
Windows
A roguelike base builder about founding your tiny new dino nation. Balance between growing charming cities while defending against massive empires in this tight but comforting turn-based strategy game.
Why similar: 4X 32.7% ★, Turn-Based 20.7%, Strategy 11.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.3%
- #50 Expansion
68% matchMixed61% of 18 reviews2019
Dev: Mykel Flynn
Windows
A strategy game about space (location) in space (cosmic). Colonise the galaxy with a thousand clicks of a mouse. Winner of DreamHack Austin Jam!
Why similar: 4X 40.3% ★, Turn-Based 22.6%, Strategy 20.8%, Space 16.3%
- #51 Cosmist
67% 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 49.4% ★, Space 13.5%, Strategy 12%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.3%, Sci-fi 6.2%
- #52 Feudalism
68% matchMostly Negative33% of 45 reviews2016
Dev: ImagimotionPub: IV Productions
Windows · Mac · Linux
Conquer Europe, become an Emperor. Build your family’s dynasty through seven centuries, from 800 A.D. to 1492 A.D., up until the inevitable collapse of the feudal system.
Why similar: 4X 64.1% ★, Strategy 35.9%
- #53 Distant Worlds: Universe
67% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,845 reviews2014
Dev: Code ForcePub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 23.9 hrs≥1hr: 59%
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 56.8% ★, Space 19.4%, Strategy 15.4%, Sci-fi 7.7%, Singleplayer 0.8%
- #54 Final Theory
67% matchMostly Positive80% of 392 reviews2018
Dev: Monticube
Windows
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 32.9% ★, Turn-Based 20.5%, Strategy 9.9%, Space 9.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 7.2%
- #55 HARD VOID
65% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: jejoxdev
Windows · Linux
HARD VOID is a 4X turn-based space strategy game in a lovecraftian universe. Lead your species across galaxies and multiple dimensions to build an Empire. Design your spaceships, assemble your fleets and fight for supremacy. But beware, unthinkable Eldritch horrors lurk in the vast darkness.
Why similar: 4X 40.6% ★, Turn-Based 15.5%, Space 14.4%, Strategy 9.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.2%