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2015 PC 14.99 € 👍 50 % Mixed, 2,406 reviews on Steam Steam Deck playable

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.

What defines Sid Meier's Starships:

  • Turn-based combat
  • Sci-fi setting
  • Tactical depth
  • A party of several characters

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Age of Wonders: Planetfall

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2019 PCPlayStationXbox 29.99 € 👍 80 % Very positive, 6,431 reviews on Steam Steam Deck playable

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

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.

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.

Xenonauts

A party of several characters

A turn-based tactics and strategy game set in the Cold War, where you run a multinational military force against an alien invasion, command squads on the ground, intercept UFOs and research captured tech. A modern homage to classic X-COM.

Xenonauts 2

Turn-based combat

A turn-based tactics and strategy game in the spirit of classic X-COM: you lead a global resistance against a technologically superior alien invasion, managing bases, directing fighter interceptors and fighting demanding ground battles.

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.

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 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.

Menace

Turn-based combat

A turn-based tactical RPG from the Battle Brothers developers: you lead an elite strike force against an alien menace, equipping infantry and fielding tanks and mechs in demanding, carefully planned battles.

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