Games like Galactic Civilizations II: Dread Lords
Looking for games like Galactic Civilizations II: Dread Lords? Here are top turn-based strategy recommendations with a science fiction focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Galactic Civilizations IV, Galactic Civilizations II: Endless Universe or Chaos Galaxy.
1 View Game73%Game Brain Scoregameplay, graphicsstability, grinding74% User Score 1,870 reviewsCritic Score 73%9 reviews"Galactic Civilizations IV" is a 4X strategy game that lets you explore the vastness of space as a newly space-faring civilization. Choose from over a dozen civilizations, each with its own unique history and abilities, or create your own using the AlienGPT AI. Build and customize starships, colonize planets, and engage in diplomacy with alien species as you strive for interstellar dominance. The game features a rich, immersive universe filled with lore and discovery.
View Game2 View Game82%Game Brain Scoregameplay, graphicsgrinding, stability80% User Score 766 reviewsCritic Score 90%1 reviews"Galactic Civilizations II: Endless Universe" is a turn-based strategy game that allows players to build and lead their own space empire. Explore and colonize new planets, research technologies, and engage in interstellar warfare or diplomacy with other civilizations. This edition includes the expansions "Dark Avatar" and "Twilight of the Arnor," adding new races, abilities, and storyline.
View Game3 View Game85%Game Brain Scoregameplay, storygrinding, optimization85% User Score 122 reviews"Chaos Galaxy" is a retro-style turn-based grand strategy game that pays homage to classic console games of the 90s and early 2000s. As the commander of one of fourteen factions, players can build and manage their fleets of mecha and warships to conquer the galaxy. With a vast array of units, weapons, skills, and commanders, the game offers many different strategies for players to explore in this expansive universe. Join the Chaos Galaxy Discord for more information: .
View Game4 View Game80%Game Brain Scoregameplay, graphicsstability, grinding78% User Score 12,958 reviewsCritic Score 82%11 reviewsGalactic Civilizations III is a turn-based strategy game that allows players to build and lead their own space empire. Explore new technologies, contact alien civilizations, and manage resources as you expand across the galaxy. A deep and complex experience, with a variety of ways to achieve victory and numerous customization options, ensuring high replay value.
View Game5 View Game87%Game Brain Scoregameplay, replayabilitygraphics, story90% User Score 341 reviewsCritic Score 73%1 reviews"Master of Orion" is a 4X strategy game where players must expand their empire in a universe with depleting resources. Featuring advanced diplomacy, tactical ship combat, and 60 technology fields, players must conquer alien star systems and defeat the Antarans to secure their supremacy. This game is part of the Master of Orion: Collectors Edition and will be available for stand-alone purchase in the future.
View Game6 View Game81%Game Brain Scoregameplay, storyoptimization, grinding88% User Score 133,145 reviewsCritic Score 74%44 reviews"Stellaris" is a 4X grand strategy game that lets players explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate their way across the galaxy. As the leader of a spacefaring civilization, players will encounter unique alien races, navigate political intrigue, and manage their empire's resources in this epic quest for galactic dominance. The Galaxy Edition includes a digital soundtrack, exclusive alien race, and a digital collector's book.
View Game7 View Game68%Game Brain Scoregraphics, musicgameplay, monetization68% User Score 78 reviewsGuide 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 -…
View Game8 View Game58%Game Brain Scoregraphics, gameplaygrinding, music58% User Score 316 reviewsCritic Score 56%1 reviews"Horizon" is a single-player Science Fiction Turn Based Strategy game, offering about 4 hours of playtime. It features advanced turn-based tactical combat, full tactical ship control, and exploration of a vast, interactive galaxy with ten unique alien species. Colonize, trade, and defend your territory to expand humanity's reach beyond the known horizon.
View Game9 View Game76%Game Brain Scoregameplay, graphicsgrinding, music76% User Score 333 reviews"Stellar Monarch" is a single-player, turn-based 4X strategy game where you step into the role of the Emperor, focusing on grand strategic decisions rather than micromanagement. As the Emperor, you'll deal with court factions, imperial officials, and rebellions, while setting production quotas and priorities. The game promises unique mechanics, a lack of tedious micromanagement, and a relatively fast-paced experience.
View Game10 View Game38%Game Brain Scoregameplay, graphicsmusic, stability38% User Score 74 reviews"Galactic Inheritors" is a space 4X strategy game where players build and manage their empire among the stars. Explore the galaxy, research technologies, and construct infrastructure for your colonies, while also engaging in diplomacy and warfare with rival factions. The game features a dynamic media system that influences public opinion and offers various bonuses for ship designs and building partners. Your choices and management skills will determine the fate of your empire.
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