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2014PC61 % positive−75 % 39.99 € 9.99 €

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.

  • Economy and management
  • Turn-based combat
  • Deep systems to master
  • Sci-fi setting

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In short: Games like Sid Meier's Civilization: Beyond Earth

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

100 %Match

2012PCSteam Deck playable79 % positive9.49 €

Brings what grabs you about Sid Meier's Civilization: Beyond Earth: economy and management, turn-based combat as well as complex systems to tinker with.

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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Endless Legend

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.

Master of Orion

Economy and management

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.

Endless Space 2

Sci-fi setting

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

Economy and management

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.

Sword of the Stars

Economy and management

A space 4X strategy game where you expand across the stars with node drive travel, manage your empire on a turn-based strategic map, and fight fleet battles in real time. Distinct races with their own tech paths add variety.

Galactic Civilizations II: Dread Lords

Economy and management

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.

Galactic Civilizations III

Economy and management

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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