Top 15 Sword of the Stars (series) Alternative and Similar Games | Sep 2024

It is the year 2405, and human scientists have discovered a new technology that allows travel from star to star at speeds faster than light. But tragedy strikes, as Earth is ravaged by an alien force. The dawning of a new era was stymied by a grim, new reality...

FEATURES

A powerful state of the art engine delivers breathtaking graphics and robust game play
Each race has a unique mode of transport between star systems, creating very different styles of play
Over 150 distinct technologies to research on a dynamic tech tree
Over 40 weapons from six different weapon classes
Design and build ships from multiple class sizes
Up to 8 players can play against the AI and one another over LAN or online
Choose from a variety of scenario campaigns to play alone or with friends ...

1. Star Ruler

Star Ruler Star Ruler is a large scale, real-time grand strategy set in space. Design, build, and take control of potentially thousands of ships, and expand the reach of your empire across the entire galaxy. Research new technologies, capture enemy vessels, and conquer enemy planets on your path to galactic domination. Chat......

2. Galactic Civilizations (series)

Galactic Civilizations (series) Galactic Civilizations III is the largest strategy sandbox ever made. Start with a single world and expand across the galaxy through diplomacy, trade, cultural hegemony or military conquest in this single-player or multiplayer 4X strategy game.......

3. Horizon game

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4. Star Traders 4X Empires

Star Traders 4X Empires Star Traders 4X Empires is a civilization building game based on the Star Traders RPG. Discover more than 100 lost technologies, upgrades, and ship components as you reclaim the Star Traders’ heritage and discover the future.......

5. Space Empires IV Deluxe

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6. Endless Space (series)

Endless Space (series) Endless Space 2 will put you in the fascinating role of a leader guiding a civilization in making its first steps into the cold depths of interstellar space. You will explore mysterious star systems, discover the secrets of ancient races, develop advanced technologies of unthinkable power, and, of course, encounter......

7. Stellaris

Stellaris Explore a vast galaxy full of wonder in Stellaris, the evolution of the 4X strategy genre with space exploration at its core.......

8. FreeOrion

FreeOrion FreeOrion is a turn-based space empire and galactic conquest (4X) computer game being designed and built by the FreeOrion project. FreeOrion is inspired by the tradition of the Master of Orion games, but is not a clone or remake of that series or any other game.......

9. Free MARS

Free MARS It is the year 2077, for the first time in its history mankind has finally began the colonization of another planet. Will the pioneers from Earth succeed in colonizing their new home or will they fail to survive against the harsh and inhospitable conditions of the Red planet?FreeMars is a......

10. Eador (series)

Eador (series) Eador is a series of turn-based fantasy strategy games, where the decisions you make affect the world even deeper than the battles you win.FEATURES- Balanced fusion of grand strategy, turn-based tactics and RPG elements;- Boundless roleplaying opportunities;- Massive selection of stratagems and ways to wage war;- An intriguing, non-linear story;-......

11. Stellar Monarch

Stellar Monarch Turn based, 4X, empire space builder, singleplayer, asymmetric, Emperor focused grand strategy. The game is a fast-paced, turn-based space empire builder with no micromanagement, asymmetric mechanics, and that focuses on you as the emperor.......

12. The Battle for Wesnoth

The Battle for Wesnoth The Battle for Wesnoth is a turn-based tactical strategy game with a high fantasy theme.Build up a great army, gradually turning raw recruits into hardened veterans. In later games, recall your toughest warriors and form a deadly host against whom none can stand! Choose units from a large pool of......

13. Fallen Enchantress (series)

Fallen Enchantress (series) Conquer the land as sovereign in this epic 4X strategy game of fantasy and sorcery.Design your sovereign with unique talents and weapons for the trials ahead. Learn powerful spells to enchant units, summon elementals, or destroy those who oppose you. Found cities and research technologies to expand your influence. Send......

14. The Ur-Quan Masters

The Ur-Quan Masters A massive, space adventure game based on the original Star Control game series.......

15. Aeon Empires

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