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Games like Barren Planet Expansion: Waterworld

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  1. The mining planet Dapra, over which many battles have been fought, is mainly an arid desert world. But at the poles there is water, in the form of snow and ice. Volcanic activity produces running and free-standing water in the form of icy rivers and lakes. In the previous strife between the two mining corporations Nuvutech and Avuscorp, the polar regions were ignored, as being even more inhospitab… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Barren Planet Expansion: The Polar Expedition.

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  2. 52%Game Brain Score
    52% User Score Based on 4 reviews

    Dapra is a barren planet at the edge of settled space, surveyed only recently. The climate over most of the planet is arid and unpleasant. There is apparently no life on this world today, although ruins of a past civilisation remain.  But Dapra has a high concentration of valuable minerals that have attracted the attention of interstellar mining corporations. Two corporations in particular, Nuvute… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Barren Planet.

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  4. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    78% User Score Based on 1,273 reviews
    Critic Score 90%Based on 1 reviews

    Galactic Civilizations II: Endless Universe is a compilation featuring the content of Dread Lords, Dark Avatar and Twilight of the Arnor. It was released exclusively in Europe on September 26, 2008 and it was published by Kalypso Media. The compilation was released as Galactic Civilizations II: Ultimate Edition in North America on February 9, 2009. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Galactic Civilizations II: Endless Universe.

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  5. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    81% User Score Based on 4,332 reviews
    Critic Score 62%Based on 2 reviews

    Carrier Command 2 is Strategy, Planning and Teamwork on a scale that is both engaging and manageable. True to MicroProse's heritage and the debut title of the development company Geometa , Carrier Command 2 is all about meaningful decisions. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Carrier Command 2.

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    61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability
    100% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Forward Line is a two player, medium weight, skill-based strategy game with a World War Two theme. It features internet, LAN, hotseat multiplayer and single player against the computer. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Forward Line.

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  7. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability
    84% User Score Based on 124 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    Athena Crisis is a modern retro turn-based strategy game that places you in command of distinct units including infantry, tanks, and air forces in your journey across multiple worlds. Embark on a challenging single-player quest or dive into the thrill of ranked or casual multiplayer modes. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Athena Crisis.

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  9. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, stability
    82% User Score Based on 210 reviews
    Critic Score 49%Based on 13 reviews

    Welcome back to the world of TINY METAL, Commander! TINY METAL: FULL METAL RUMBLE puts you in the boots of three unique commanders bonded by fate, each with their own squads to command and strengthen up on their quest to put an end to a new mysterious, rising threat. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to TINY METAL: FULL METAL RUMBLE.

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    78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    78% User Score Based on 182 reviews

    WarPlan is an incredibly accurate World War II simulation engine. It is a balance of realism and playability incorporating the best from 50 years of World War II board wargaming. Play a recreated World War II in every detail, thanks to the engine flexibility and database. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to WarPlan.

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  11. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, optimization
    77% User Score Based on 451 reviews

    Your heroes and your armies will need strong leadership to take them on a spellbinding odyssey that has everything a gamer’s heart could wish for breathtaking worlds in space, battles against cunning enemies and even downright treason from your own government faction - are you up to it? Accept the challenge…let this gripping EARTH 2150 RTS trilogy thrust you into the far future… and YOU will decid… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Earth 2150 Trilogy.

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    94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, stability
    94% User Score Based on 3,138 reviews

    Zero-K (ZK; formerly known as Complete Annihilation and CA) is a free multi-platform open source real-time strategy computer game. Initially based on content from Total Annihilation on the open source Spring Engine, it was forked and all proprietary content replaced, and evolved into a completely new game with unique features. Among the games powered by the Spring game engine, Zero-K is particular… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zero-K.

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  13. Infinite Fantasy Battlefront is a real-time strategy game with a background setting in a world of science fiction and fantasy. It features various civilizations and factions of different styles, and more will be continuously added during the game's operation and updates. Players can use different heroes and armies to play by themselves or with friends in multiple PVP and PVE modes. The game's over… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Infinite Fantasy Battlefront.

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  14. 41%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics
    67% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Admiral of Fleet: Carrier Battles in WW2 is a real-time, tactical naval warfare simulation game focusing on carrier battles in WW2. It features 20 scenarios covering the naval battles between carriers in the early stage of the war, from December 1941 to the end of 1942, before US mighty industry tipped the balance in her favor and finally overwhelmed Japanese resistance. You are posted as overall … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Carrier Battles WW2: Admiral of the Fleet.

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  15. Cyberwars The world and its environment have been devastated. Mega corporations run the world, and now the work gets done by mercenaries on contract. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cyberwars.

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  16. Real time tactical battles in (rough) terrain, space, sea. Vehicle designer with custom weapons and custom chassis sizes. Some realism-inspired mechanics and complex rules including vision, sensors, destroyable components. Campaign about battles, survival, lite 4x and resource management. Sci-fi / modern, strategy, indie, single-player. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mk50TWL Vehicle Battler Custom Slider.

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  17. TACTICAL CARD BATTLES ACROSS THE ASTRALIS SYSTEMLoopweavers: Dimensional Alliances is a deep sci-fi tactical card game where positioning, resources, and planetary environments shape the battle. DEEP STRATEGIC CARD GAMELoopweavers: Dimensional Alliances is a deep strategic card game where players build custom decks and deploy creatures and constructs across a tactical grid-based battlefield. F… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Loopweavers: Dimensional Alliances.

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    93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    93% User Score Based on 103 reviews

    Sector Space is a cozy top-down single player space sandbox with retro graphics. The game takes place in a procedurally generated world with a seamless travel system. Each world represents a single galaxy in the void with hundreds of star systems and points of interest for the player to visit. Characters pilot their own ship and depending on the chosen character class (profession) may have up t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sector Space.

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  19. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    85% User Score Based on 955 reviews

    Unleash voxel warfare in 9-Bit Armies: A Bit Too Far. Lead a modern military, build bases, unlock units, and attack in all-out war. Engage on land, sea and air in over 30 missions, online skirmishes, or co-op. Easy to learn, a challenge to master. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 9-Bit Armies: A Bit Too Far.

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    88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    88% User Score Based on 836 reviews

    Build Your Navy, from pre-Dreadnoughts to Aircraft Carriers and Missile Cruisers! Rule the Waves 3 is a simulation of naval ship design and construction, fleet management and naval warfare from 1890 to 1970 and will place you in the role of 'Grand Admiral' of a navy from the time when steam and iron dominated warship design up to the missile age. Rule the Waves 3 will let you design and build the … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rule the Waves 3.

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  21. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    86% User Score Based on 206 reviews

    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. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Galaxy Admirals.

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  22. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    97% User Score Based on 8,492 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 2 reviews

    The Infinite War rages on across the galaxy. Negotiations have failed and our only hope for an end to the destruction is through victory in combat. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Supreme Commander: Forged Alliance.

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  23. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    75% User Score Based on 1,490 reviews

    Distant Worlds: Universe is the newest chapter of this critically acclaimed sci-fi series, adding incredible new features and an exciting new storyline. Universe is also the ultimate collector’s edition, the first time all previous Distant Worlds releases have been included in one package, along with an updated manual and greatly expanded modding support. Distant Worlds is a vast, pausable real-t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Distant Worlds: Universe.

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  24. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    94% User Score Based on 478 reviews

    Companies are colonizing Mars and settlers are lining up to go. Play as one colonies’ architect to create the best settlement in the galaxy. Wisely use limited terraforming tools to build to your settlers’ needs or they might end up packing up and going to a rival base instead! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Farlanders.

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  25. 64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    64% User Score Based on 78 reviews

    Deadlock II: Shrine Wars is an exciting game of strategy, resource management and military conquest. Each race has its own strengths and weaknesses - learn to exploit them to your advantage. Build, trade, research, attack, as you search for the ancient knowledge that will grant you ultimate control over the entire Universe. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deadlock II: Shrine Wars.

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  26. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    76% User Score Based on 462 reviews

    Welcome Admiral! Select your fleet, assign weapons, and sink the enemy fleet by controlling each of your ships down to setting the aim and range of each weapon's shot. Features include full open world Pacific & Atlantic campaigns, cross-platform multiplayer and awesome turn-based naval battles. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Battle Fleet 2.

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  27. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    89% User Score Based on 188 reviews

    CARRIER BATTLES is a classic hex-and-counter digital wargame covering the naval-air battles of the Pacific War, from 1942 to 1943. Find your opponent and strike at him before he sinks your precious carriers, while preventing them from invading or supporting your own amphibious operations. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Carrier Battles 4 Guadalcanal: Pacific War Naval Warfare.

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  28. View Game
    87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    87% User Score Based on 1,031 reviews

    Turn based tactical and strategic naval combat. Atlantic Fleet puts you in command of the Allies or Kriegsmarine (German Navy) in the longest military campaign of WWII, The Battle of the Atlantic.Take command of surface ships, submarines as well as carrier and land based aircraft in the deadly struggle for control of Atlantic shipping lanes.Protect convoys as the Allies or go on the offensive with… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Atlantic Fleet.

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    52%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    75% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    Combine And Conquer is a multiplanetary automation game.   Build and optimize factories, colonize planets, transfer resources via spaceships between your planets.   Combine And Conquer allows you to easily plan, generate and re-use building blocks for your factory.     There's a free demo that offers everything the full version does except for being able to load savegames.  Note that Combine And … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Factor Y.

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  30. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    89% User Score Based on 548 reviews

    Task Force Admiral Vol.1: American Carrier Battles is a single-player experience centered on the command of an early Pacific War US Navy carrier task force. As the overall commander, you are in charge of seeking the destruction of the enemy naval forces and preventing your opponent, the Japanese Navy, from accomplishing its objectives. To achieve your aims, you have at your disposal the most fears… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Task Force Admiral - Vol.1: American Carrier Battles.

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  31. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, replayability
    82% User Score Based on 62 reviews

    Lead mankind's exploration into outer space! Build bases on the Moon and Mars, survey the rings of Saturn, and send generational Colony ships to Alpha Centauri and beyond. SpaceCorp: 2025-2300 AD is a fast-playing, turn-based, sci-fi strategy game, playable in 60 minutes or less. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SpaceCorp: 2025-2300AD.

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  32. Lead the Invasion. Conquer the Galaxy. Learn from Your Mistakes. (Or Don't.) Zyx empire is rising again! Now, it's your job to invade planets, harvest resources, and strategically obliterate any species standing in your way. Deploy. Gather Intel. Survive or Eliminate Everyone. Each mission drops you into enemy territory. Your job? Land, scout, extract resources, and analyze enemy b… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Invaderz.

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  33. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    91% User Score Based on 58 reviews

    Fight in fun, turn-based battles on a grid-based battlefield. Unlock powerful units by capturing labs. Play a story mode with challenging missions and cool surprises. Command unique units with special skills. Change your plan depending on varied terrain conditions. Easy to learn, fun to master! Unique Combat Units Choose and use many different units in smart ways. Each one has its own power and sp… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Apes Warfare.

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  34. If I would categorize "BattleField BattleFront," it would be summarized as a RTSTD (real-time strategy tower defense) game. This is a 1v1 online strategy game. Choose from eight distinct forces, select your base location, devise your strategic plan, and deploy your combat units. Victory is achieved by eliminating all enemy bases. Force Introductions: Sky Crossing Mining Vessel A minin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BattleField BattleFront.

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  35. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    88% User Score Based on 77 reviews

    A Day of Infamy Strategic Command - WWII: War in the Pacific and its flagship 1941 Day of Infamy campaign comes with an impressive 36, 000 hex map, providing you with the opportunity to wage war from India and Burma in the west, via the Dutch East Indies, Malaya, the Philippines, Guadalcanal, the Kokoda Trail, Iwo Jima, Tarawa and Midway to the west coast of North America, at an approximately 80km… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Strategic Command WWII: War in the Pacific.

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    77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    79% User Score Based on 5,870 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 2 reviews

    Endless Space - Definitive Edition includes all the expansions and updates released for the game (including Endless Space Disharmony). If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Endless Space.

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  37. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    79% User Score Based on 12,624 reviews
    Critic Score 76%Based on 8 reviews

    Dune: Spice Wars is a real-time strategy game with 4X elements, from the developers of the critically acclaimed Northgard. Set in Frank Herbert’s groundbreaking Dune universe, you must lead your faction and battle for control and dominance over the harsh desert planet of Arrakis. Best your opponents through political intrigue, crush them in combat, and undermine them with your network of illusive … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dune: Spice Wars.

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  38. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    86% User Score Based on 72 reviews

    WarPlan Pacific is an operational level wargame which covers all the nations at war in the Pacific theatre from December 1941 to 1945 on a massive game scale.SCALES WarPlan Pacific uses the same game system as WarPlan Europe with additional features and improvements. The game covers all the nations at war in the Pacific theatre from December 1941 to 1945. The game's scale is massive, covering 62 … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Warplan Pacific.

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  39. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    86% User Score Based on 414 reviews
    Critic Score 76%Based on 3 reviews

    Greed Corp is an award winning, innovative turn-based strategy game, situated in a rich, fictional world inspired by the industrial revolutions and their destructive effects on the environment. Find the delicate balance between harvesting the land for resources and preserving it to stay alive. Will you defend your territory or sacrifice it to keep it out of enemy hands? Manage the finite available… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Greed Corp.

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  40. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    68% User Score Based on 160 reviews
    Critic Score 71%Based on 19 reviews

    Tiny Metal is a military themed turn-based tactics game. It's simple yet has deep gameplay with an engaging story. Play as Artemisian Lieutenant, Nathan Gries, as he commands his units to victory against the villainous nation of Zipang. There will be several friends and enemies along the way with varied factions, units, and abilities in the 8-10 hours of single player campaign gameplay. Players wi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to TINY METAL.

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    82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    82% User Score Based on 1,092 reviews

    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. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Star Ruler 2.

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  42. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    63% User Score Based on 106 reviews

    Ancient Frontier is a turn-based strategy RPG set in the far future. You command the fleet. Players will explore, conquer, pillage, or liberate the frontiers of space. Take control of massive fleets of capital ships and support craft as you play through multiple campaigns. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ancient Frontier.

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  43. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    82% User Score Based on 169 reviews

    Dominions 3 is a turn based strategy game taking place in a fantasy world with world altering magic rituals and horrors capable of destroying nations. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dominions 3: The Awakening.

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  44. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    94% User Score Based on 164 reviews

    "Legion War" is a 4X strategy game in a fantasy setting. You can build and expand your territory, explore unknown lands, and search for mysterious treasure, cultivate your own heroes and troops while exterminating your opponent's, and challenge the god who rules the world behind the scenes. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Legion War.

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  45. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    74% User Score Based on 62 reviews

    Chaos Sector is a retro style Turn-Base universe strategy game. You can rule planet worlds, train distinctive commanders, build faction-exclusive units, develop technology, capture enemy planets, take enemy units and finally rule the whole sector. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chaos Sector.

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  46. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    86% User Score Based on 154 reviews
    Critic Score 68%Based on 2 reviews

    A pixel-art turn-based Galaxy total war game. You can select 14 factions, 54 heroes, hundreds of warships and mecha, and command multiple fleets to carry out great strategic operations on the map of the galaxy. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chaos Galaxy.

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  47. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    65% User Score Based on 54 reviews
    Critic Score 57%Based on 2 reviews

    Our civilization has fallen. From the ashes, four new powers emerge. Immerse yourself in a combat-heavy twist on a classic turn-based 4X strategy where steam, steel, atom and diesel-punk corporations clash to spread their technology and the way of life. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Punk Wars.

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  48. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, grinding
    82% User Score Based on 77 reviews

    A hybrid of challenging turn-based strategy and customizable card collection gameplay set in a medieval fantasy universe. Campaigns Gather your armies, ready your spells and delve into an engaging single player campaign. Complete missions for each of the 4 factions to gain more cards and immerse yourself in the unique story of each of Humans, Undead, Orcs, and Elves. With more chapters released … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kingdom Draw.

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  49. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    89% User Score Based on 532 reviews

    Death Crown is a minimalist real time strategy game in a 1bit style, where you will be play Death herself, commanding her legions of death, and punishing humanity's Kingdom for its overconfidence. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Death Crown.

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  50. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, optimization
    98% User Score Based on 786 reviews

    In Armoured Commander II, you take on the role of a tank commander in World War II. Featuring a roguelike focus on turn-based and procedurally-generated strategic gameplay, you must lead your tank crew through a multi-week campaign where your ultimate goal is simply to survive. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Armoured Commander II.

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