Games like Race for the Galaxy
Looking for games like Race for the Galaxy? Here are top casual strategy recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with Through the Ages, Small World or Star Realms.
1 View Game94%Game Brain Scoregameplay, humorstability, music94% User Score 2,066 reviews"Through the Ages" is a highly-rated historical turn-based strategy game, where players build and expand their civilizations using a deck of hundreds of cards. With a focus on resource management, exploration of victory paths, and competition against friends or skilled AI opponents, this game offers a fun and engaging experience, despite some bugs. The game is the official adaptation of Vlaada Chvátil’s classic board game, providing a faithful recreation of the original board experience.
View Game2 View Game71%Game Brain Scoregameplay, graphicsstability, music71% User Score 1,186 reviewsIn Small World, players control fantasy races in a competitive, light-hearted conquest game. Your goal is to control as many regions as possible with your units, gaining points for each region and any special abilities your race possesses. As your current race's power wanes, you choose a new one to continue your territorial expansion, creating an ever-changing, engaging experience.
View Game3 View Game87%Game Brain Scoregameplay, storymonetization, stability87% User Score 1,550 reviews"Star Realms" is a multiple award-winning space combat deckbuilding game, combining addictive gameplay and thrilling trading card game-style combat. Designed by Magic the Gathering Hall of Famers, Darwin Kastle and Rob Dougherty, the game boasts rave reviews, with players praising its fun, beautiful artwork, and consistently engaging experience. Perfect for both casual and experienced gamers.
View Game4 View Game66%Game Brain Scoregameplay, graphicsstability, monetization66% User Score 3,085 reviews"Ascension: Deckbuilding Game" is a mobile card game where players build their own decks to battle dark forces and save the Dreamscape. Co-designed by Magic: The Gathering champions, the game offers a challenging and strategic experience for both new and experienced players. The "Deliverance" expansion introduces new cards and mechanics to enhance gameplay.
View Game5 View Game91%Game Brain Scorestory, gameplaystability, optimization94% User Score 2,406 reviewsCritic Score 75%1 reviews"D&D Lords of Waterdeep is a strategy board game set in the Dungeons & Dragons universe, where players take on the role of masked Lords regulating the city of Waterdeep. The objective is to gain power and complete missions by recruiting adventurers and controlling locations. However, the single-player experience may be marred by bugs, affecting overall gameplay."
View Game6 View Game87%Game Brain Scoregameplay, graphicsstability, story91% User Score 2,002 reviewsCritic Score 70%1 reviewsScythe: Digital Edition is a strategy board game where you command one of seven factions in an alternate 1920s Europe, each with unique abilities and specialties. Employ 4X mechanics to explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate, while engaging in asymmetric gameplay to gain an edge over your opponents. Your goal: lead your faction to victory in this immersive digital adaptation of the beloved tabletop experience.
View Game7 View Game69%Game Brain Scoregameplay, graphicsstability, grinding69% User Score 4,582 reviewsIn Terraforming Mars, players lead corporations to transform the red planet into a habitable world by increasing temperature, oxygen levels, and creating oceans. Compete against other players to achieve the highest Terraform Rating and gather Victory Points through building cities, infrastructure, and other projects, while defending against rivals' attempts to hinder progress. This digital adaptation of Jacob Fryxelius's board game offers single-player and multiplayer modes for up to 6 players.
View Game8 View Game92%Game Brain Scoregameplay, graphicsstability, story92% User Score 3,114 reviewsRoot is a turn-based strategy game based on the popular tabletop board game, where 2-4 players engage in a war for woodland control as different factions with unique abilities. The Marquise de Cat, the Alliance, the Vagabonds, and the Eyrie all have their own goals and methods, making for a replayable and complex gaming experience. While the game boasts exceptional gameplay, a spectacular graphics, and an awesome soundtrack, it may have bugs that could affect the enjoyment of the game.
View Game9 View Game89%Game Brain Scoremusic, graphicsstability, grinding95% User Score 10,330 reviewsCritic Score 79%6 reviewsWingspan is a strategy card game for 1-5 players, where you compete to build and manage a network of wildlife preserves for bird enthusiasts. Officially licensed and based on the 2019 Kennerspiel des Jahres board game award winner, it offers phenomenal gameplay, stunning visuals, and a stellar soundtrack. With dense atmosphere, wholesome story, and excellent replayability, it supports local multi-player, co-op, single-player, and PvP modes, offering both split-screen and online play.
View Game10 View Game75%Game Brain Scoregraphics, gameplaystability, music75% User Score 1,855 reviewsCritic Score 75%1 reviews"Carcassonne: Tiles & Tactics" is a tile-placement game with splendid mechanics that allows players to build territories and French medieval landscapes. Its outstanding visuals create an immersive gameplay experience. However, be aware of occasional bugs that may affect gameplay. Overall, it's a brilliant game for fans of the genre.
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