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2021PC, Steam Deck playable92 % positive14.99 €

A compact space strategy game where you link planets with trade routes to build an empire. A run takes about an hour and feels like a relaxing yet clever logistics puzzle without micromanagement.

  • Turn-based combat
  • Economy and management
  • Sci-fi setting
  • Tactical depth

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In short: Games like Slipways

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

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Master of Orion II: Battle at Antares

88 %Match

1996PC96 % positive5.99 €

Brings what grabs you about Slipways: economy and management, turn-based combat as well as a sci-fi setting.

A classic turn-based 4X space strategy game where you explore the galaxy, colonize planets, research technology and fight tactical starship battles against rival races. Deep empire management and custom ship design have made it a cult favourite.

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Terraformers

Tactical depth

You transform Mars step by step into a livable world by harvesting resources, founding cities, and creating oceans and life. A laid-back colony-building and 4X strategy game with roguelite elements.

Eufloria

Strong soundtrack

A calm, ambient real-time strategy game where you send out organic seedlings to colonize asteroids and push back rivals. Minimalist visuals and soothing music give it a meditative feel.

Terra Nil

Cosy, great for unwinding

Terra Nil is a calm reverse city-builder where you restore a barren landscape into a balanced ecosystem, then dismantle all your technology and leave without a trace.

Rymdkapsel

Puzzles and brain teasers

In Rymdkapsel you build a space station from modules and set the overall direction while your minions do the legwork. It is calm and meditative, and the challenge lies in clever layout rather than fast reflexes.

Railgrade

Cosy, great for unwinding

A relaxed construction and logistics game where you plan railway networks on distant colony worlds, connect industries and optimize production chains to jump-start a struggling economy.

Imagine Earth

Tactical depth

A real-time colony-building strategy game where you settle alien planets and balance trade, economy and environmental impact. Managing each planet's ecology feels like a thoughtful planning puzzle.

Endless Space

Turn-based combat

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.

Dyson Sphere Program

Tactical depth

A space factory-automation game where you build production chains across multiple planets and ultimately wrap a star in a Dyson sphere. The appeal lies in optimizing sprawling logistics networks on a galactic scale.

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