- #1 A Creature's Journey
97% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Adam Badagliacco
Windows · Mac
A peculiar creature finds themself alone with no memory of their past and a strong desire to find purpose for the future. After embarking on a journey to seek out answers with the aid of a mysterious traveler, hope turns to fear when an uncovered secret threatens the world.
Why similar: Hex Grid 41.2% ★, Creature Collector 20.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 16.2%, Strategy 6.6%, Exploration 4.4%
- #2 Codex of Victory
96% matchMixed69% of 397 reviews2017
Dev: Ino-Co PlusPub: AKPublish pty ltd
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 96%
In this sci-fi turn-based strategy with real-time base-building elements, you’ll be defending human territories against the transhuman Augments. Expand your HQ, and manufacture and upgrade an army of advanced drones to wage interplanetary war for Humanity!
Why similar: Hex Grid 29.8% ★, Mechs 22% ★, Space 13.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.7%, Aliens 9%
- #3 Solus Sector: Tactics
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Zizaco
Windows · Mac · Linux
A single-player turn-based strategy with simple mechanics. Control spacecrafts, pick skills, and build bases to reach the center of the galaxy. Each sector presents a new tactical challenge and unfolds the story-line.
Why similar: Hex Grid 33.9% ★, Mechs 21.5% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 19%, Space 10.9%, Sci-fi 6.6%
- #4 MechCorp
95% matchVery Positive81% of 72 reviews2018
Dev: k.Song Tan
Windows
MechCorp. is a turn-based-tactics/strategy game where you take command of a mercenary mech squadron in space. Decide which battles to fight and what contracts to pursue while managing every aspect of the squad including mech lineup, crew management, research and production.
Why similar: Hex Grid 38.9% ★, Mechs 37.2% ★, Strategy 13.8%, Sci-fi 8.5%, Singleplayer 1.6%
- #5 Isaiah 188
94% matchMixed64% of 10 reviews2023
Dev: Sector Z Games
Windows
Fight on the ground and in space around 17 different bodies in our solar system with unique lite orbital mechanics. Recruit armies, build fleets, and conquer the solar system as one of three unique factions in this turn based strategy game!
Why similar: Hex Grid 30.7% ★, Mechs 15.1% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 14.7%, Aliens 14.5%, Space 11.4%
- #6 Sid Meier's Civilization®: Beyond Earth™
94% 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: Turn-Based Strategy 24.8%, Hex Grid 19.7% ★, Space 15.4%, Aliens 14.1%, Sci-fi 11.4%
- #7 UniWar
93% matchMixed67% of 12 reviews2024
Dev: Spooky House
Windows
Turn Based strategy, more fun than chess. Play it. With a vibrant and supportive community, every battle is not just a conquest, but an experience shared among friends.
Why similar: Hex Grid 21.2% ★, Mechs 21.1% ★, Aliens 18.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.6%, Space 10.2%
- #8 King's Bounty: Dark Side
92% matchMostly Positive74% of 1,877 reviews2014
Dev: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 44.6 hrs≥1hr: 66%
Time has come to begin a Dark Journey to the other side of Teana and explore a mysterious region never before seen by royal bounty hunters. King’s Bounty: Dark Side lets you play as the villains in a full standalone campaign with new heroes, dark factions, and a fresh tactical perspective.
Why similar: Hex Grid 39.8% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 22.9%, RPG 21.4%, Strategy 14.2%, Adventure 1.8%
- #9 Devils & Demons
91% matchMixed40% of 115 reviews2015
Dev: HandyGames
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 31%
In a magic age, where dragons ruled and the world of Desola was at the height of its glory, a demonic portal opened its infernal abyss in the shadowlands. The realm was ravaged by Devils & Demons.
Why similar: Hex Grid 64.9% ★, RPG 19.5%, Strategy 15.6%
- #10 森林王国的试炼
90% matchPositive84% of 19 reviews2025
Dev: knuckle_horse
Windows
“Trials of the Forest Kingdom” is a cross - border RPG integrating creature collection, turn - based strategy and exploration. Players can enjoy solo adventures, form teams, and explore the kingdom tactically.
Why similar: Hex Grid 41.8% ★, Creature Collector 21.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.8%, RPG 9.8%, Strategy 5.9%
- #11 King's Bounty: Crossworlds
91% matchVery Positive92% of 1,546 reviews2010
Dev: Katauri InteractivePub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 23.1 hrs≥1hr: 62%
King’s Bounty: Crossworlds is a standalone expansion that includes Armored Princess, two additional campaigns, and a world editor, expanding the classic King’s Bounty formula with new challenges and content.
Why similar: Hex Grid 40.6% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 21.9%, RPG 20.3%, Strategy 14.4%, Adventure 1.6%
- #12 Eclipse - 2nd Dawn for the Galaxy
89% matchMixed60% of 85 reviews2024
Dev: BrettspielWelt GmbHPub: Brettspielwelt GmbH
Windows · Mac
The galaxy, once peaceful after the Terran-Hegemony War, now faces rising tensions. The Galactic Council's efforts to maintain peace are failing as alliances shatter and secret treaties form. A confrontation looms—who will emerge victorious and rule the galaxy? Lead your people to victory!
Why similar: Hex Grid 29.4% ★, Aliens 25.3%, Space 15.1%, Sci-fi 9.3%, Strategy 9%
- #13 King's Bounty: Armored Princess
89% matchVery Positive91% of 1,330 reviews2009
Dev: Katauri InteractivePub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 16.3 hrs≥1hr: 53%
King’s Bounty: Armored Princess builds on the foundation of The Legend, expanding the classic formula with deeper turn-based tactics, a huge hand-crafted world, and new mechanics that change how you approach battles and progression.
Why similar: Hex Grid 34.4% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 30.6%, RPG 20.3%, Strategy 11%, Adventure 1.7%
- #14 Firezone
88% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2020
Dev: ArcadiaPub: MIRROR Soft
Windows · Linux
A game of 21st century warfare.
Why similar: Hex Grid 46% ★, Strategy 25.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 18%, Sci-fi 10.6%
- #15 Director of Solar Affairs
86% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: Tupolev the AscenderPub: Solar Affairs Studio
Windows
Director of Solar Affairs is a turn-based strategy and simulation game centered on orbital combat, combining space warship design, construction, and solar system exploration.
Why similar: Hex Grid 25.3% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 24.5%, Space 19.8%, Strategy 14%, Exploration 7.4%
- #16 Sunrider: Mask of Arcadius
86% matchVery Positive92% of 2,810 reviews2014
Dev: Love in SpacePub: Sekai Project
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 59%
As Captain Kayto Shields, embark on a galactic voyage of heroism and survival. With his home world destroyed and his nation conquered, the inexperienced Captain Shields, and his newly minted vessel, the Sunrider, are left as the only hope against a galactic evil intent on subjugating all sentient life.
Why similar: Mechs 32.6% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 21%, Space 16.3%, Hex Grid 7.9% ★, Sci-fi 7.8%
- #17 Human Extinction Simulator
87% matchMostly Negative33% of 39 reviews2015
Dev: Machine 22
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 99%
Tactical turn-based space battles. Elaborate war strategies to prepare against the inevitable alien invasion.
Why similar: Hex Grid 38.7% ★, Space 22.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 16.4%, Strategy 12.9%, Sci-fi 9.7%
- #18 Ark of Trisolar (三体方舟)
84% matchPositive94% of 17 reviews2025
Dev: Binary Studio
Windows
Steam's first AI robot driven Ark Colony simulation shooting game In the era of civilization collapse, the 'Three Body Ark' - the last fortress of hope for humanity, carries three interdependent ecological worlds towards deep space.
Why similar: Mechs 27.1% ★, Space 18.9%, Aliens 18.4%, Post-apocalyptic 11.9%, Sci-fi 9.7%
- #19 Master of Puppets
85% match6 user reviews67% of 6 reviews2022
Dev: BoaNeo AB
Windows · Mac
Turn based strategy game with resource management and a deck building mechanic
Why similar: Hex Grid 34.2% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 18.9%, Aliens 16.1%, Mechs 15.6% ★, Sci-fi 8.8%
- #20 Super Star Adventure
84% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2026
Dev: Peter Stubbs
Windows
Super Star Adventure is the 1-bit RPG which takes you on a wild ride through deep space gone wrong. Your ship hits a meteor field above Astralis, a rogue planet full of weird tech, weirder ruins, and even weirder creatures. It’s lonely out there, but not quiet.
Why similar: Aliens 32.8%, Space 27.9%, Exploration 10.3%, RPG 9.5%, Multiple Endings 8.5%
- #21 Rogue Hex Mines
83% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: rgyrg
Windows
Hex Minesweeper meets Roguelike — on a fog-shrouded hexagonal board, use 16 tools like fireworks, black holes, and magnets to clear mines, collect rogue cards, to reveal more tiles and defeat 8 unique Bosses. Runs as a transparent overlay on your desktop. Pick up and play anytime.
Why similar: Hex Grid 53% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 17%, Strategy 14%, Roguelite 7.3%, Sci-fi 5.1%
- #22 FRONT MISSION 1st: Remake
81% matchMostly Positive79% of 649 reviews2023
Dev: Forever Entertainment S. A.
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 67%
FRONT MISSION 1st: Remake is an immersive, tactical turn-based RPG, placing you in command of the awe-inspiring Wanzers – powerful military machines.
Why similar: Mechs 40.5% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 24.5%, RPG 10.7%, Strategy 10.3%, Sci-fi 8.3%
- #23 Deep Fringe
80% matchVery Positive96% of 80 reviews2026
Dev: Bosoneon StudioPub: Thousand Generation
Windows
Deep Fringe is a deep tactical RPG set in a biopunk post-apocalyptic wasteland. Lead powerful factions in turn-based brutal battles, leveraging the strategic use of an interactive environment. Modify or destroy terrain to achieve tactical supremacy. Craft legendary chapters with the level editor.
Why similar: Hex Grid 32.9% ★, Mechs 23.3% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 15.5%, Post-apocalyptic 10.1%, RPG 7%
- #24 King's Bounty: The Legend
82% matchVery Positive90% of 3,682 reviews2009
Dev: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 23.0 hrs≥1hr: 68%
King’s Bounty: The Legend is a fan-favorite classic fantasy adventure and an early entry into the modern King’s Bounty era, built around tough battles, smart decisions, and turn-based tactics.
Why similar: Hex Grid 31.1% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 27.7%, RPG 21.3%, Strategy 14.8%, Adventure 2.7%
- #25 Ground Pounders
82% matchMostly Negative41% of 54 reviews2014
Dev: Kerberos Productions Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Ground Pounders is a turn-based, strategy wargame. Inspired by classic strategy games like Panzer General, and steeped in the lore of the Sword of the Stars universe, Ground Pounders offers a new generation of gamers an updated taste of turn-based strategic warfare.
Why similar: Hex Grid 35.8% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 30.1%, Strategy 22.7%, Sci-fi 11.4%
- #26 Gingar Ail
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Pandora Chung
Mac
Gingar Ail is a story-based SF RPG indie game set on the Moon Base. Become Asta, the protagonist and one of the agents who lost all her memories in an accident, and discover secrets of the Moon Base. Battles involve turn-based strategy.
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 30.9%, RPG 22.6%, Sci-fi 15.6%, Space 14.4%, Exploration 6.8%
- #27 The first contact
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 刘凯
Windows
This is a stand-alone game. Players can freely explore different areas of the ship, collect different items, fight with alien monsters, rescue aliens, and ultimately kill all alien monsters on the ship.The ship is in low Earth orbit, and the player can enjoy the beautiful scenery of Earth and space.
Why similar: Space 31.6%, Aliens 24.4%, Sci-fi 16.1%, Exploration 10.4%, RPG 6.6%
- #28 Slavic Warband
79% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Jar Games
Windows · Linux
Slavic Warband is a tactical RPG in which you lead a pack of peasants searching for a better life in early medieval Eastern Europe. Explore, fight, equip, and level up your company to ultimately create your own small kingdom.
Why similar: Hex Grid 34% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 25.8%, RPG 21.7%, Strategy 15.2%, Turn-Based Combat 2.1%
- #29 Ultakia
78% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Simon Alber
Windows
Ultakia is a turn-based space 4X strategy game with distinctive resource management. Explore exotic systems and acquire powerful technologies. Exploit your planets, trade with other races and destroy those who stand in your way.
Why similar: Hex Grid 40.6% ★, Space 19.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 16.1%, Sci-fi 9.9%, Strategy 7%
- #30 Shadow Empire
77% 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: Hex Grid 31.3% ★, Aliens 18%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.6%, Space 12.8%, Sci-fi 7.8%
- #31 Sid Meier's Starships
78% 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 36.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 30.3%, Strategy 16%, Sci-fi 15.3%, Singleplayer 1.6%
- #32 Celestial Project
76% matchMostly Positive76% of 41 reviews2022
Dev: KumaPaw
Windows · Mac
"Celestial Project" is a Roguelike WarChess game. It is the first game of the story "Celestial". Command the special operations forces, resist and study unknown alien creatures from space, defend the five starship civilization spacecraft under construction on earth, and retain human kindling!
Why similar: Mechs 31.9% ★, Aliens 22.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.6%, Sci-fi 11.4%, Strategy 8.3%
- #33 Beyond
76% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2024
Dev: Quixotic Universe
Windows
Beyond is a sci-fi turn-based strategy game set in a generated solar system that orbits a distant star every round. Play as one of five alien species as you race to collect resources, build your military, develop new tech, expand the area you control, and drive opposing factions from the system.
Why similar: Hex Grid 35.9% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 17.9%, Aliens 15.3%, Space 14.9%, Sci-fi 9.5%
- #34 UFHO2
77% matchPositive87% of 38 reviews2015
Dev: Tiny Colossus
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 14.5 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Play an alien navigating a maze of hexagons in this competitive mix between strategy and board game. Plan your next turn, think fast, act faster, and outmanoeuvre your opponents by predicting their moves. UFHO2 is strategy at its finest.
Why similar: Aliens 33.5%, Strategy 23.1%, Space 22.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 20.8%
- #35 IPS 13: All Signals Lost
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Subb13 games
Windows
Take command of the massive VOD(Vehicle of Destruction) and journey across planet Gaiganthra with your IPS(Inter-Planetary Squad)-13 crew to uncover the mystery of humans there. Be prepared for the worse and ready to fight. Upgrade your VOD, hire new crew factions, to be the ultimate War Machine.
Why similar: Aliens 23.9%, Space 21.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 20.1%, Sci-fi 10.1%, Strategy 9.7%
- #36 BATTLETECH
73% matchVery Positive84% of 32,635 reviews2018
Dev: Harebrained SchemesPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 43.6 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Take command of your own mercenary outfit of 'Mechs and the MechWarriors that pilot them, struggling to stay afloat as you find yourself drawn into a brutal interstellar civil war.
Why similar: Mechs 53.5% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 14.6%, Sci-fi 9.1%, Strategy 9.1%, Space 7.4%
- #37 Galaxy Admirals
74% matchVery Positive86% of 331 reviews2017
Dev: Jetdogs Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Galaxy Admirals is a multiplayer turn-based cosmic strategy with pretty innovative and challenging gameplay. Improve your command skills with AI and conquer the whole universe by fighting with real players.
Why similar: Strategy 30%, Hex Grid 28.8% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 16.7%, Space 14.8%, Sci-fi 6.3%
- #38 The Maracot Deep
75% matchNo user reviews2021
Dev: White Byte Software
Windows
Turn based RPG game in fantasy setting - a set of simple elements from RPG, plus turn based movement and fights.
Why similar: Hex Grid 46.8% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 32.1%, Strategy 11.3%, RPG 7.3%, Singleplayer 2.6%
- #39 Battle for Wesnoth
73% matchVery Positive94% of 5,785 reviews2018
Dev: The Battle for Wesnoth ProjectPub: Wesnoth Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 14.8 hrs≥1hr: 58%
The Battle for Wesnoth is an open source, turn-based strategy game with a high fantasy theme. Explore the four corners of Irdya in seventeen solo campaigns and dozens of multiplayer maps, taking part in countless adventures as you go.
Why similar: Hex Grid 51.3% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 29.9%, Strategy 12.4%, RPG 2.1%, 2D 1.8%
- #40 Mecha Tactics
74% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2021
Dev: Nullio Games
Windows
Build mechas, command your squad members to victory and conquest.
Why similar: Mechs 42% ★, Space 20.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 19.3%, Strategy 11.1%, Sci-fi 6.1%
- #41 Exile Origin
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Origin Studio
Windows
The origin of exile is a roguelike round RPG with punk theme. It explores the deserted planet, faces the unknown fear, seven unique felons and hundreds of skill combinations for you to explore the unknown world
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 21.8%, Space 13.8%, RPG 13.5%, Strategy 10.8%, Post-apocalyptic 10.7%
- #42 Stellar Skirmish
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Slow Solutions
Windows
Master tactics and fulfil your galactic ambitions in a PvP sci-fi strategy board game.
Why similar: Hex Grid 45.6% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 23.3%, Space 12.8%, Sci-fi 10.9%, Strategy 7.4%
- #43 遥远的光
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Hotgame
Windows
In this 2D ARPG,you will play as a human who has been kidnapped by alien poachers. After being rescued by the Galactic Animal Protection Organization, you choose to join and embark on an adventure across the galaxy.
Why similar: Aliens 42.1%, RPG 18.6%, Sci-fi 13.3%, Multiple Endings 5.7%, Adventure 5.7%
- #44 Conflux
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Conflux
Windows
Immerse yourself in a unique fantasy world as you explore and interact with a wide variety of colourful characters. Engage in strategic turn-based battles alongside your trusted allies. Uncover the story as it unfurls across the diverse realms of this spellbinding role-playing game.
Why similar: Hex Grid 51.7% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 24.9%, RPG 15.7%, Exploration 3.5%, Story Rich 2%
- #45 Mechamice Tactics
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: KORO.GAMES
Windows
Sci-fi turn-based strategy where intelligent mice pilot battle mechs against dark-matter cats on 3D spherical maps. Tactical combat, destructible terrain and procedurally generated planets await your squad.
Why similar: Mechs 35.3% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 23.1%, Hex Grid 19.6% ★, Strategy 9.4%, Sci-fi 6.5%
- #46 MECHBORN
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Turtle JuicePub: Curve Games
Windows
Protect Earth and her colonies in a fresh roguelike deckbuilder experience, infusing classic ’90s mech anime with Greek mythology. In MECHBORN - YOUR MECH IS YOUR DECK - Unlock mech parts and pilots, craft custom decks and unleash devastating combos as you fight to repel the Kaiju incursions!
Why similar: Mechs 30.6% ★, Aliens 18.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.3%, Post-apocalyptic 6.9%, RPG 6.1%
- #47 Shardorium
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Turtle Speed Development
Windows · Mac · Linux
Indie turn-based strategy game. Capture the whole shard by defeating their guards, build your own stronghold, level up your heroes and equip most powerful items!
Why similar: Hex Grid 57.7% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 23.7%, Strategy 11.6%, 2D 2.7%, Turn-Based Combat 2.4%
- #48 Starhood
70% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: FirconED
Windows
The space station is waiting for you, Captain. Turn by turn, build modules, gather resources, and expand your station to ensure survival and prosperity in the depths of space.
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 28.5%, Space 27.8%, Hex Grid 27.5% ★, Strategy 11.7%, 2D 3.6%
- #49 Souls of White Star
69% matchVery Positive84% of 167 reviews2023
Dev: Souls of Star Game Lab.Pub: IndieArk
Windows
Souls of White Star is a sci-fi turn-based card wargame Roguelike strategy game. The different design of [double-sided technology moving cards] and [bandwidth draw cost] will test your judgment and decision more!
Why similar: Hex Grid 38.5% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 14.7%, Space 13.2%, Sci-fi 9.6%, RPG 6.8%
- #50 Star Trek Timelines
70% matchMixed66% of 1,496 reviews2017
Dev: Tilting Point
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 199.9 hrs≥1hr: 58%
Explore the Final Frontier in the ultimate sci-fi strategy RPG, Star Trek Timelines! Join Starfleet and overcome challenges as you boldly go where no game has gone before – across the entire history of Star Trek.
Why similar: Space 38.3%, Sci-fi 19.6%, Strategy 17%, RPG 16.9%, Adventure 6.4%
- #51 Galactic Civilizations III
69% matchMostly Positive77% of 10,370 reviews2015
Dev: Stardock Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 17.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Build a civilization that will stand the test of time in the largest space-based strategy game ever! Choose from dozens of unique races and make a name for yourself across the galaxy through diplomacy, espionage, technological advances, and more.
Why similar: Hex Grid 32.9% ★, Aliens 24.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.8%, Space 12.5%, Sci-fi 8.8%
- #52 King's Bounty II
68% matchMixed62% of 5,472 reviews2021
Dev: Fulqrum GamesPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows
Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 14.9 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Legend returns! King’s Bounty II is the long-awaited sequel to the legendary King’s Bounty video games franchise, one of the most iconic representatives of the turn-based RPG genre.
Why similar: Hex Grid 35% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 25.8%, RPG 17.2%, Strategy 13.4%, Adventure 4.1%
- #53 Primal Fray: Prologue
67% matchPositive89% of 18 reviews2025
Dev: Tymoteusz Pietruszka
Windows
Primal Fray:Prologue is a turn-based strategy roguelite set in the world of Primal Fray. Discover the origins of the story and witness the beginning of an adventure leading into the main game. Enter the Rift,battle enemies, build a team of Primals, outsmart your foes and uncover secrets of the Rift.
Why similar: Hex Grid 42.9% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 22.9%, Creature Collector 16.1%, Strategy 7.6%, Roguelite 3.8%
- #54 Starbug Troopers : The 4 horseflies of the apocalypse
67% matchPositive85% of 13 reviews2025
Dev: Big Loot Games
Windows
Starbug Troopers is a cute and colorful action game blending turn-based strategy and shoot 'em up elements, set in the cute world of insects. Using your Starbugs, insect-like ships, face off against the four horseflies of the apocalypse who want to pollute your environment and destroy their armies
Why similar: Hex Grid 32.6% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 22.2%, Mechs 20.8% ★, Space 17.8%, Strategy 6.6%
- #55 Clonizer
67% matchVery Positive86% of 173 reviews2025
Dev: Juicy PlumePub: Rogue Duck Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Clonizer combines Hex-based tactics and roguelike deckbuilding! Play cards, manage clones, explore unique charming planets and outsmart aliens. Craft a powerful deck through your expedition and Clonize the universe to become employee of the month of CLONPO!
Why similar: Hex Grid 31.4% ★, Space 21.9%, Aliens 17.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.3%, Strategy 5.1%
- #56 扩张吧王国 Expand the Kingdom
67% matchMostly Positive76% of 25 reviews2025
Dev: 奥特斯盗
Windows
"Expand the Kingdom" is a strategy game based on construction and expansion. In the game, you need to expand and plan land, acquire resources to maintain the internal balance of the kingdom, and survive and defeat all opponents in the competition between kingdoms.
Why similar: Hex Grid 69.4% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 17.6%, Strategy 10.6%, 2D 1.8%, Singleplayer 0.7%
- #57 Exodus Flight
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Monstrum
Windows
Take control of a starship fleeing the sudden attack on your home world in this single-player sci-fi roguelike. Evade pursuit, manage resources, deal with aliens, and acquire new weapons and technology. Each ship you lead to safety will join the mission to take back the home world.
Why similar: Hex Grid 29.7% ★, Aliens 15.4%, Strategy 14.4%, Space 14%, Sci-fi 13.5%
- #58 Star Wolves
69% matchVery Positive84% of 448 reviews2010
Dev: X-Bow SoftwarePub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 38%
Star wolves is a 3D space RPG with deep strategy and tactical elements. The game thrusts players into a world of freelance space hunters in the XXI-XXII century A.D. during a time of political crisis for the all-powerful Empire and the three mega-corporations that control all the known worlds.
Why similar: Space 44.1%, RPG 27.1%, Strategy 19.2%, Sci-fi 9.6%
- #59 Farabel
68% matchMostly Positive74% of 116 reviews2016
Dev: Frogames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Farabel is a turn-based strategy game where you start at the end of the story. Develop your cleverness, your strategic prowess, and your inventive capabilities in order to survive!
Why similar: Hex Grid 51.9% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 21.6%, RPG 11.8%, Strategy 11.7%, Turn-Based Combat 2.3%
- #60 Brink of Broken
66% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Hairy Skull Games LLC
Windows
A turn-based RPG in a world already ruined! The weapons you pick up are plentiful but fragile, you must break your foes before your weapons shatter! Explore the land in search of permanent power-ups, or win your battles with strategy alone!
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 36.1%, RPG 27.1%, Post-apocalyptic 14.5%, Exploration 12.5%, 2D 4.2%