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2012 PC 9.49 € 👍 81 % Very positive, 9,364 reviews on Steam

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.

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Turn-based combat
Sci-fi setting
Tactical depth
Lots to discover

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The closest matches for Endless Space are Sid Meier's Civilization: Beyond Earth, Endless Space 2 and Master of Orion II: Battle at Antares. 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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Sid Meier's Civilization: Beyond Earth

96 %

2014 PC 39.99 € 👍 60 % Mixed, 22,578 reviews on Steam

Turn-based combat
Sci-fi setting
Tactical depth

A turn-based 4X strategy game where you found and grow a colony on an alien planet. You pick ideologies and technologies that shape humanity's future while dealing with hostile alien life and rival factions.

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Endless Space 2

Lavish presentation

A deep space 4X strategy game where you lead a distinct star-faring civilization through expansion, research, diplomacy and war. Each faction plays very differently thanks to unique mechanics and quest lines.

Master of Orion II: Battle at Antares

Turn-based combat

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.

Galactic Civilizations III

Turn-based combat

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.

Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri

Turn-based combat

A classic turn-based 4X game about founding a colony on an alien planet. Ideological factions, a philosophical narrative and fully customizable units set it apart.

Age of Wonders: Planetfall

Turn-based combat

A turn-based sci-fi 4X strategy game where you rebuild a civilization from the ruins of a fallen galactic empire and fight deep tactical battles with customized units and heroes. The factions differ strongly in playstyle and technology.

Galactic Civilizations II: Dread Lords

Turn-based combat

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.

Endless Legend

Lots to discover

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.

Master of Orion

Turn-based combat

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.

Sid Meier's Starships

Turn-based combat

A streamlined space strategy game set in the Civilization universe: you explore planets, research technologies and fight turn-based battles with customizable starships. Campaigns are compact and procedurally generated.