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2012USK 6PC, Steam Deck playable79 % positive9.49 €

A turn-based space 4X game where you lead one of several factions to explore star systems, grow an empire, research technology and command fleets. The mystery of the ancient Endless and the substance Dust fuels the race for the galaxy.

  • Economy and management
  • Deep systems to master
  • Sandbox with your own goals
  • Turn-based combat

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In short: Games like Endless Space

Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Endless Space special. The reasons are listed right on each game.

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Endless Legend

99 %Match

2014PEGI 12PC, Steam Deck playable83 % positive28.49 €

Brings what grabs you about Endless Space: economy and management, complex systems to tinker with as well as turn-based combat.

A turn-based 4X strategy game set on Auriga, a world where each winter grows harsher than the last. Its highly asymmetric factions come with their own quest lines, and battles play out tactically on the hex map itself, so every campaign feels distinct.

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Master of Orion

Sandbox with your own goals

A founding classic of the 4X genre: as an immortal emperor you guide an alien race, explore the galaxy, research technologies and manage planets. Diplomacy, fleet battles and expansion decide who rules the stars.

Stellaris

Sandbox with your own goals

Paradox's space grand strategy lets you shape a custom alien empire from its first hyperlane jump to galactic dominance, generating emergent stories through anomalies, diplomacy and late-game crises.

Galactic Civilizations II: Dread Lords

Sandbox with your own goals

A turn-based space 4X game where you colonize planets, research technologies, and conquer the galaxy through diplomacy, culture, or force. It is especially praised for its strong AI, which challenges you without cheating.

Master of Orion

Sandbox with your own goals

A turn-based space 4X game where you explore star systems, expand colonies, research technology and build a galactic empire through diplomacy or war. A reboot of the genre classic with a modern look.

Galactic Civilizations III

Sandbox with your own goals

A turn-based space 4X game where you grow a star empire into a galactic power through research, diplomacy, trade, culture or war. Customizable races, ship design and large maps give it great freedom and replay value.

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