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You fight in space by matching tiles on a hex grid to power attacks and gather resources. Ship upgrades, trading and star system exploration wrap the puzzle combat in an RPG frame.
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The closest matches for Puzzle Quest: Galactrix are Heroes of Science and Fiction, Master of Orion II: Battle at Antares and Slipways. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Puzzle Quest: Galactrix special – the reasons are listed right on each game.
84 %
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A turn-based sci-fi strategy game in the style of Heroes of Might and Magic: heroes explore the map, lead armies of different species and fight tactical battles. New mechanics build on the classic formula.
84 % 5.99 €
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.
83 % 14.99 €
Puzzles and brain teasers
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.
83 % 5.99 €
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.
82 % 14.99 €
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.
82 % 27.99 €
Turn-based combat
A turn-based 4X space strategy game where you lead humanity through galactic exploration, border defense and diplomacy or war with ten alien species. The freely navigable galaxy adds a sense of discovery.
82 % 12.49 €
Puzzles and brain teasers
Ticket to Earth blends turn-based tactical combat with tile-matching puzzles, where matching tiles on a grid powers your attacks. It wraps this in a sci-fi story about four heroes defending exploited colonists.
81 %
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.
81 % 14.99 €
Turn-based combat
A retro sci-fi strategy RPG where you build up an ancient starbase and lead capital ships with quirky officers in turn-based battles against an alien threat. The blend of base building, exploration and tactical combat in pixel art makes it stand out.
81 % −90 %Turn-based combat
A turn-based 4X strategy game in the Warhammer 40,000 universe where you lead Space Marines, Orks, Necrons or the Astra Militarum across a contested planet. Each faction plays very differently, with its own units, heroes and tech tree.
