Games like Shadows Behind the Throne 2

"Shadows of Forbidden Gods" does not have a released version yet, but from its demo, it is a strategy game where you play as a Lovecraftian god aiming to destroy the human world. You can choose various approaches to human extinction, such as causing an ice age, a volcanic eruption, or a plague. As a god, you can also command agents to infiltrate human kingdoms and corrupt them, potentially turning heroes into your own weapons.

"Millennia: Premium Edition is a single-player and multiplayer 4X strategy game spanning 10,000 years of history. Create your own nation, experience different timelines, and dictate the course of history through 10 ages, from the first cities to space travel. Expect good game mechanics, lots of grinding, bugs, and replayability, along with awful graphics and great music."

"Ruinarch is a single-player role-playing sandbox simulation game, where you play as an overlord, causing chaos and conflict in procedurally generated fantasy worlds. Choose from three archetypes, each with unique playstyles, and experiment with destructive spells to create mayhem. Despite good game mechanics, be prepared for bugs and some grinding, but also expect plenty of humor in this anguish-filled tale."

In Terra Invicta, players lead one of several factions responding to an extraterrestrial probe and alien presence mining beyond Earth. As global nations falter, secret coalitions form with competing goals—defense, extermination, worship, negotiation, or alliance with the aliens. Strategic diplomacy, resource management, and covert operations shape humanity’s fate amid an uncertain invasion.

"Medieval Kingdom Wars" is a grand strategy game set in the Hundred Years' War era. Players start as a minor noble, with the goal of managing their kingdom and expanding their territory through real-time combat. The game offers a unique experience with over a dozen nations and 50 Lords to choose from, as well as additional content like the "King's Campaign" and "Zombie Mode" DLCs.

"Worlds of Magic" is a 4X turn-based strategy game in a fantasy setting. As the ruler of a magical kingdom, explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate across different planes of existence. Customize your spellbook, command vast armies, and tactically outmaneuver opponents in this nostalgic throwback to classic strategy games.

Dwelvers is a single-player strategy game with good graphics, where you assume the role of Dungeon Lord, managing logistical challenges to satisfy the Dark Mother's hunger for domination. Create production chains to transform natural resources into useful materials, cater to minions' needs, and engage in brutal skirmishes to eradicate the human race. Cultivate resources, tend to minions, and manage their needs to lead your forces to victory.

"StarDrive is a single-player Science Fiction Real Time Strategy game with high-quality graphics, offering a sandbox experience for players to build and design peticular spaceships for tactical combat and exploration. However, the game is criticized for its lack of optimization and numerous bugs, as well as the requirement of grinding. The game boasts a modular approach to ship design and a real-time gameplay with a seamless zoom feature."

"At the Gates" is a 4X grand strategy game designed by Jon Shafer, the creator of Civilization 5. As a Dark Age lord, your goal is to construct a kingdom in the ruins of the Roman Empire. Manage resources, build an economy, and navigate the unique traits of your clans to overcome strong neighbors and harsh winters. In this challenging and evolving world, can you lead your people to prosperity and historical significance?

"Sorcerer King" is a single-player fantasy turn-based strategy game with a beautiful story and fantastic mechanics, but be prepared for a lot of grinding and some bugs. In this unique 4X game, you must build your empire and challenge the all-powerful Sorcerer King, who has already conquered the world and controlling the remaining outposts of civilization. The game offers stunning graphics and is full of hilarious moments, making it an exciting and immersive experience.