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Games like Horizon

2014PC58 % positive27.99 €

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.

  • Turn-based combat
  • Sci-fi setting
  • Tactical depth
  • Deep systems to master

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In short: Games like Horizon

Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Horizon special. The reasons are listed right on each game.

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Stars in Shadow

94 %Match

2017PC77 % positive24.50 €

Brings what grabs you about Horizon: turn-based combat, a sci-fi setting and complex systems to tinker with.

A turn-based space 4X game in the spirit of classics like Master of Orion: explore and colonize star systems, build fleets, and win the galaxy through diplomacy or force. Its hand-crafted look and tactical fleet battles stand out.

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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.

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.

The Last Federation

Deep systems to master

As the last Hydral, you shape the fate of a deeply simulated solar system, trying to unite or destroy the eight other races through diplomacy, manipulation or force. Turn-based tactical space battles complement the grand strategy layer.

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.

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