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

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.

What defines Sid Meier's Civilization: Beyond Earth:

  • Turn-based combat
  • Sci-fi setting
  • Tactical depth
  • Strong character progression

The closest matches for Sid Meier's Civilization: Beyond Earth are Endless Space, Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri and Galactic Civilizations III. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Sid Meier's Civilization: Beyond Earth special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Endless Space

95 %

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

  • Turn-based combat
  • Sci-fi setting
  • Tactical depth

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.

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.

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.

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.

Endless Space 2

Strong character progression

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.

Civilization: Call to Power

Strong character progression

A turn-based 4X empire builder where you guide a civilization from the Stone Age into the far future. Its late eras stand out, with underwater cities and space colonies.

Terraforming Mars

Turn-based combat

A digital take on the popular board game where you run a corporation building card engines to terraform Mars by raising temperature, oxygen and oceans. Card combos and resource management create tight strategic decisions, solo or against others.

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