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Games like Dawn of Planet X: Frontier

Games like Dawn of Planet X: Frontier

Games like Dawn of Planet X: Frontier

Looking for games like Dawn of Planet X: Frontier? Here are top strategy recommendations with a science fiction focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Star Traders 4X Empires, Rimefall or New Stars.

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  1. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    63% User Score Based on 71 reviews

    Take command of humanity’s last survivors and rebuild an empire among the stars. In this immersive turn-based strategy game, you must lead the refugees of the great Exodus to a new home in hostile space and build a new galaxy-spanning civilization. To survive in the dark reaches of space, you will have to fight to protect your people, control rival factions, and unlock lost technology. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Star Traders 4X Empires.

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  2. Rimefall is a grand strategy game set on an alien planet shrouded in permanent haze. Your colony ship has arrived, but the environment destroys electronics. Your only option: salvage the ark for resources and watch your society regress into a medieval civilization — with fragments of modern knowledge still intact. Survive the collapse The early years are brutal. Salvage what you can from the ark.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rimefall.

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  3. Expand your own galactic empire across new stars, research technologies, and challenge great alien powers in this immersive 4X grand strategy game. Build interstellar colonies, and starbases to gather more resources. Explore a unique galaxy full of secrets, great perils, and limitless possibilities. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to New Stars.

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  8. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, optimization
    88% User Score Based on 129 reviews

    Alien Horizon is a sci-fi survival city builder set on an inhospitable alien planet. Faced with imminent destruction of Earth, humanity pooled together their resources and sent sleeper ships to nearby potentially habitable planets. But this one turned out to be much less habitable than expected. Can you survive anyway? Features complex resource management, no contact with Earth, exploration… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alien Horizon.

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  9. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    88% User Score Based on 32 reviews

    A turn-based grand strategy game in space, set in the near future: Defend Earth against an alien invasion from the edge of the Solar System and expand your campaign to push them back to their base. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Solar War.

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    58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, music
    58% User Score Based on 316 reviews
    Critic Score 56%Based on 1 reviews

    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. You will also learn more about the galaxy as you come into contact with ten other species, each with their own unique culture, history and schemes. A full… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Horizon.

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  11. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    87% User Score Based on 324 reviews

    Terraformers: First Steps on Mars is a free standalone version of Terraformers, featuring an exclusive mission taking place before the main game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Terraformers: First Steps on Mars.

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  12. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, grinding
    63% User Score Based on 506 reviews

    The ancient Messari return to Pandora with all their might, deploying portals and terrifying ion storms. From these portals come forces never before seen by mankind, and an infestation spreads across Pandora. The strongest factions are the ones that have to fear them most, but they will spare no one.About the GamePandora: First Contact is a science fiction 4X turn-based strategy game on a planetar… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pandora: First Contact.

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    59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, character development
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    59% User Score Based on 98 reviews

    BattleSpace is a sci-fi flash game designed to play in the comfort of your web browser. In this free online strategy game, you step into the role of an Admiral, building a solar system in the depths of a faraway galaxy. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BattleSpace.

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    88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    92% User Score Based on 65,302 reviews
    Critic Score 79%Based on 5 reviews

    From Single Cell to Galactic God, evolve your creature in a universe of your own creations. Play through Spore's five evolutionary stages: Cell, Creature, Tribe, Civilization, and Space. Each stage has its own unique style, challenges, and goals. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spore.

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  16. Command a fleet on a frontier where five species are fighting over the same ruins. Terran Dawn is an isometric space RTS: you mine asteroids, raise a station from a single command core, research your way up a tech tree, design the ships you fly, and take the fight to enemies doing exactly the same thing.Five factions, five campaigns84 missions across five campaigns, each following a different spec… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Terran Dawn.

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  17. The planet is alive. And it is not glad to see youYou are a colonist. A teleporter has appeared in a new alien world. All it can give you is a single drone and a minimal stock of resources. Around you stretches an endless procedural world: mountains, lava, veins of minerals and thorium, thickets and pockets of native life that do not know about you yet. Yet. Terrahold is a strategy sandbox about… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Terrahold.

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  18. Galactum Meridian is a research-first space strategy game about leading humanity’s first deep survey beyond Sol. Command the ISA Far Horizon, a deep-survey cruiser sent into nearby star systems where the map is incomplete, the data is uncertain, and every discovery changes what comes next. You are not here to paint borders across space with fleets. You are building the first working picture of hu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Galactum Meridian.

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  19. Aurora Reach: Frontline is a sci-fi tower defense game set on the alien planet Aurora reach. You are in charge of designing the defense of human colonies against waves of alien creatures. Use an array of different towers in order to survive. Features Campaign with 10 handcrafted levels 5 unique towers with different roles Wide range of enemy types Low poly stylised art in a sci-fi setting. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aurora Reach: Frontline.

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  20. Antropico: Colonies is a large-scale space strategy game about building power inside a living galaxy. You begin with a single foothold: an outpost on a hostile world. From there you expand across planets, infrastructure and institutions, shaping not only what you control, but how your authority works. This is not a purely abstract map. You build real structures on real worlds. Placement, geograp… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Antropico: Colonies.

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  21. Ecliptica is a first-person science fiction sandbox set in an ancient, self-organizing world. You and your colony are alien organisms. After a long flight, the colonists have lost the memory of their origin, retaining only their intelligence and thirst for profit. Now you must take root on a planet that existed long before your arrival and is ready to protect its resources from uninvited guests. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ecliptica.

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  22. 51%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics
    83% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    "Red Planet Rampart" is a game not to be missed. Dive into this harsh yet fascinating red world now, and commence your journey to dominate Mars. Every choice, every battle, it's more than survival—it's about creating a legacy on the Red Planet. Are you ready to face the Martian frontier? Game Background Brief: Get ready for an epic Mars survival challenge! In "Red Planet Rampart, " an immersive sc… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Red Planet Rampart.

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  23. 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. Survey the solar system to maximize development and discover where your foes have already establis… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beyond.

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  24. "In Exodus: Proxima Centauri, you will take command of one of these 6-factions, making tactical decisions for the advancement of your fledgling empire. The game progresses through a series of turns, where players fight for control of vital planets and resources. Players fulfill the role of explorer, colonizer, politician, and military commander, before ultimately a victor is declared - the next le… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Exodus: Proxima Centauri.

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  25. Build towers and learn abilities to defend against swarms of hundreds of on-screen hostile alien creatures. Choose between sets of randomized upgrades that both upgrade you and the alien swarm. From enormous explosions to far-reaching flamethrowers, no two games are the same. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Swarming Planet.

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  26. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    68% User Score Based on 61 reviews
    Critic Score 83%Based on 17 reviews

    Another sunrise, another day of toil. Food must be grown, industries built, science and magic advanced, and wealth collected. Urgency drives these simple efforts, however, for your planet holds a history of unexplained apocalypse, and the winter you just survived was the worst on record. A fact that has also been true for the previous five.As you discover the lost secrets of your world and the mys… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Endless Legend.

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  27. Orbital Clash is an turn-based tactical/strategic game in an austere retro graphic design. Developed by a single author for his own entertainment and made available publicly.Game Features Control and protect your HQ against aggressive aliens or a human opponent. Mine resources and build your infrastructure on a procedurally generated planet system. Build and dispatch your battleships and carrier… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Orbital Clash.

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  28. Humanity survived the collapse of Earth—but it did not survive united. Across the Broken Rift, rival descendants of the human diaspora struggle over isolated colonies, failing trade routes, and technology left behind by the mysterious Elders. As a frontier Captain of the Aurelian Directorate, restore your worlds, rebuild your fleets, and decide how far you will go to stop the Veyran Dominion from… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Broken Rift: Dominion.

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  30. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    97% User Score Based on 31 reviews

    *STEAM DECK and PROTON users please note that a build is available in an accessible beta branch for testing This game is my homage to Trade Wars 2002, a text/ANSI graphic based multiplayer space-trading game from the '80s/90s that I've tried to recreate the core concept and look and feel faithfully without being an exact clone, and also inspired by the computer UI's from science-fiction films/T… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Warp to Sector One.

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  31. 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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  32. A crew was forced to land on an unknown planet. Now it is your responsibility to create the order they need to stay alive. Your team struggles with hunger, energy, morale and health. Every decision you make shapes the future of the colony. You must bring order to the chaos and rebuild everything from the ground up. Search for resources during the day. Explore new areas. Build your production cha… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to After the Crash : Colony.

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  34. Get ready to protect the entire solar system from an unprecedented threat - the D'Ahari, a race of insect-like aliens. Control an entire fleet of spaceships, trade with other races of an Alliance, and develop your own space station. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Alliance: Frontier.

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    88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, music
    88% User Score Based on 3,245 reviews

    Trade, battle, pirate & bounty for galactic riches in an epic space sci-fi game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Star Traders RPG.

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  38. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    86% User Score Based on 865 reviews

    Welcome to Drill Core, where corporate greed meets strategic planet-mining! By day, lead an elite crew of miners, carriers, and guards as they carve a path through hostile alien worlds. Build advanced facilities, upgrade deadly turrets, and prepare for relentless nightly assaults from alien lifeforms. Will you chase maximum efficiency at any cost, or play it safe and fight to survive? Drill Core i… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Drill Core.

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    59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    80% User Score Based on 25 reviews

    At the dawn of the interstellar era, humanity and its machine workforce have expanded into a remote stellar neighbourhood. Explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate across the nearby stars in a real-scale, fully-3D environment to overcome your rivals, mastering military power, prosperous governance, booming industry, wealth, resources, and their separate technology trees. Choose your faction and y… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stellar Reach.

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    80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    80% User Score Based on 293 reviews

    Explosive singleplayer action RTS with a story campaign. Hold the line against massive swarms on a fully simulated battlefield. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to IDUN.

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  42. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, graphics
    79% User Score Based on 39 reviews

    Hyper Empire is a fast paced empire management game set on the edge of space. Games are shorter so every decision matters. Take control of a diverse range of factions and lead them to victory. Use your wits, military might and infrastructure as you colonize planets and encounter rival factions. Fight, build, invest in faith or technology as you advance your way in a deep single player experience. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hyper Empire.

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  43. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    87% User Score Based on 45 reviews

    A classic 3D tower defense game with a hand-drawn aesthetic. An old-school concept with a fresh new look, set in a unique sci-fi world. Place defense towers to fend off giant bugs, rogue droids, corporate enemies, and more. The game features 16 levels across 4 distinct biomes, over 30 different enemies, 3 boss fights, 48 skills, 4 active abilities, 5 base towers, and 10 specializations. The story… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to XENOBREAKERS: Classic Tower Defense.

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    72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, replayability
    72% User Score Based on 683 reviews

    In this game you will try on the role of the chief mech engineer. You can design mechs, assembly and launch reactors, regulate weapons and, of course, send mechs into battle. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mech Engineer.

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    68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, monetization
    68% User Score Based on 78 reviews

    Guide one of 12 races on their first interstellar journey from a single planet, until it becomes a mighty pan-galactic empire. From the Star Map you must manage your empire, deploy your fleets and conduct research, diplomacy and trade. Plot your strategy. Explore the universe and found new colonies. Turn your planets into mighty bastions. Make pacts and alliances, make threats or ask for favours -… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Armada 2526.

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    86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    86% User Score Based on 957 reviews

    Zephon is a post-apocalyptic 4X strategy game built on Proxy’s unique tactical combat system. Guide survivors through a grimdark future, navigating unexpected disasters, eldritch horror and cyberpunk monstrosities. What will you do to survive? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zephon.

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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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  48. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    96% User Score Based on 23 reviews

    PURCHASE THE FULL GAME NOW DISCLAIMER: If you decide to purchase the game and continue playing, your save game will be fully compatible with the full version of the game. This is the PRELUDE for "Defend Earth: Xenos Survivors". In "Defend Earth: Xenos Survivors - PRELUDE", you will experience: Thrilling auto-firing bullet hell action Rich character progression with mul… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Defend Earth: Xenos Survivors - Prelude.

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    92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    92% User Score Based on 8,525 reviews

    Lead a strike force against an alien threat in this turn-based tactical RPG from the developers of Battle Brothers. Answer distress calls across different worlds, train and equip infantry, deploy tanks and mechs, and plan and execute missions in detailed turn-based battles. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MENACE.

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  50. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    86% User Score Based on 121 reviews

    An RTS classic reborn with a twist. Time is of the essence, Commander! Capture the flags, conquer the territories, and eliminate the enemy fort. And finally, nuke them all! This old-school sci-fi Indie real time strategy game, crafted by a devoted fan, revives the genre's enduring allure. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nuke Them All.

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