Games like Space Empires I
Looking for games like Space Empires I? Here are top strategy recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with Space Empires III, Space Empires II or Master of Orion.
1 61%Game Brain Scoregraphics, gameplay77% User Score 30 reviewsThe third game within the Space Empires series brings the dawn of a new age of exploration. Your race keeps running through the fabric of space and moves to other solar systems beyond your own.
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Explore the galaxy, discover and colonize new planets to acquire enough resources. Design your ships, choosing from different hulls, weapons, shields, and several devices. Once you advance with technologies, new systems will be available, and you will have to update your designs.
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72%Game Brain Scoregraphics, gameplaystability, grinding76% User Score 5,101 reviewsCritic Score 66%6 reviewsMaster of Orion, the award-winning and critically acclaimed strategy game, has returned. The iconic 4X strategy gameplay of Explore, Expand, Exploit and Exterminate that formed the blueprint for a whole generation has been resurrected and upgraded. Stunningly enhanced for a new line of players, Master of Orion inherits and redefines its core elements, providing a graphically beautiful and deeply r…
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74%Game Brain Scoregraphics, gameplaystability, grinding75% User Score 1,490 reviewsCritic Score 70%1 reviewsDistant 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-…
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96%Game Brain Scoregraphics, gameplaystory, stability96% User Score 2,100 reviewsMaster of Orion 2 also known as MOO2 is considered the classic 4x turn based strategy game set in space. The game has a kind of cult status and even by to days standards is still only matched in game play by very few of its competitors.
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68%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 -…
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70%Game Brain Scoregraphics, gameplaystability, optimization71% User Score 357 reviewsCritic Score 50%2 reviewsSpace Empires V is the latest edition in the Space Empires series. This new chapter completely updates the UI and takes the player into a real-time rendered 3D universe. Watch space battles played out in glorious detail and realistic effects. Expand, Explore, Exploit, and Exterminate in a huge living breathing galaxy. New features abound with political alliances between multiple empires, a top-dow…
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77%Game Brain Scoregraphics, gameplaygrinding, optimization78% User Score 655 reviewsCritic Score 70%1 reviewsStars in Shadow is a turn-based 4X strategy game and a vivid tribute to the genre classics. Compete with alien factions to explore and colonize nearby starsystems, build fleets to defend against rivals, negotiate or conquer them. Win by unifying the galaxy, through diplomacy or force.
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83%Game Brain Scoregraphics, gameplaygrinding, stability83% User Score 204 reviewsDominus Galaxia is a 4X space strategy game with a focus on amplifying strategic decisions and minimising non-strategic busywork. This is a fully featured, un-redacted beta release of the game, representing over four years of work, playable from start to finish. Dominus Galaxia features: Streamlined, slider-based colony management and fleet movement. No build queues to micromanage. Turn-bas…
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61%Game Brain Scoregameplay, graphicsstability, grinding55% User Score 2,790 reviewsCritic Score 69%6 reviewsStarDrive 2 is an exciting and evolutionary step forward for the StarDrive franchise. In this eagerly anticipated sequel, the core mechanics have evolved to incorporate a turn-based strategic layer, featuring spectacular realtime battles. As the galactic ruler of your race you will lead your people into a procedurally-generated galaxy, exploring and expanding your space empire to greatness. Exploi…
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