4X Strategy Simulator games
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Games like Dwarf Fortress, Minecraft, and Mount & Blade: Warband, ranked by the GamesGraph community.
Last updated: July 13, 2026

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    1
    Dwarf Fortress
    2022December 2022 by Bay 12 Games
    RPG, Simulator, Strategy
    RPG, Simulator, Strategy
    7.58 Good
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    2
    Minecraft
    2016December 2016 by Mojang Studios
    Simulator, Adventure, Arcade
    Simulator, Adventure, Arcade
    7.37 Good-
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    3
    Mount & Blade: Warband
    2010March 2010 by Taleworlds
    Shooter, RPG, Simulator
    Shooter, RPG, Simulator
    7.27 Good-
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    4
    Sid Meier's Civilization V
    2010September 2010 by Firaxis Games
    Simulator, Strategy, Turn-Based
    Simulator, Strategy, Turn-Based
    7.24 Good-
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    5
    Stellaris
    2016May 2016 by Paradox Development Studio
    Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy
    Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy
    7.18 Good-
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    6
    Sid Meier's Civilization IV
    2005October 2005 by Firaxis Games
    Simulator, Strategy, Turn-Based
    Simulator, Strategy, Turn-Based
    7.13 Good-
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    7
    Sid Meier's Civilization VI
    2016October 2016 by Firaxis Games
    Simulator, Strategy, Turn-Based
    Simulator, Strategy, Turn-Based
    6.99 Good--
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    8
    Thea: The Awakening
    2015November 2015 by MuHa Games
    RPG, Simulator, Strategy
    RPG, Simulator, Strategy
    6.81 Okay++
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    9
    X4: Foundations
    2018November 2018 by Egosoft
    Simulator, Strategy, Science fiction
    Simulator, Strategy, Science fiction
    6.80 Okay++
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    10
    Sins of a Solar Empire II
    2022October 2022 by Ironclad Games
    Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy
    Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy
    6.76 Okay++
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    11
    Galactic Civilizations III
    2014March 2014 by Stardock
    Simulator, Strategy, Turn-Based
    Simulator, Strategy, Turn-Based
    6.66 Okay++
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    12
    The Battle of Polytopia
    2016February 2016 by Midjiwan AB
    Simulator, Strategy, Turn-Based
    Simulator, Strategy, Turn-Based
    6.59 Okay+
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    13
    Age of Wonders: Planetfall
    2019August 2019 by Triumph Studios
    Simulator, Strategy, Turn-Based
    Simulator, Strategy, Turn-Based
    6.55 Okay+
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    14
    Spore
    2008September 2008 by Maxis
    Real Time Strategy, RPG, Simulator
    Real Time Strategy, RPG, Simulator
    6.53 Okay+
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    15
    Sins of a Solar Empire: Rebellion
    2012June 2012 by Ironclad Games
    Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy
    Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy
    6.43 Okay+
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    16
    X3: Terran Conflict
    2008October 2008 by Egosoft
    RPG, Simulator, Strategy
    RPG, Simulator, Strategy
    6.28 Okay
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    17
    Humankind
    2021August 2021 by Amplitude Studios
    Simulator, Strategy, Turn-Based
    Simulator, Strategy, Turn-Based
    6.28 Okay
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    18
    Distant Worlds: Universe
    2014April 2014 by Code Force
    Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy
    Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy
    6.26 Okay
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    19
    Sid Meier's Civilization III
    2001October 2001 by Westlake Interactive
    Simulator, Strategy, Turn-Based
    Simulator, Strategy, Turn-Based
    6.23 Okay
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    20
    Anno 2205
    2015November 2015 by Blue Byte
    Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy
    Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy
    6.18 Okay
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    21
    Farthest Frontier
    2025October 2025 by Crate Entertainment
    Simulator, Strategy, 4X Strategy
    Simulator, Strategy, 4X Strategy
    6.18 Okay
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    22
    Old World
    2021July 2021 by mohawk games
    Simulator, Strategy, Turn-Based
    Simulator, Strategy, Turn-Based
    6.15 Okay
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    23
    Sid Meier's Colonization
    1994May 1994 by MicroProse Software, Inc.
    Simulator, Strategy, Turn-Based
    Simulator, Strategy, Turn-Based
    6.14 Okay
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    Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization
    2008September 2008 by Firaxis Games
    Simulator, Strategy, Turn-Based
    Simulator, Strategy, Turn-Based
    6.01 Okay-
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    25
    X2: The Threat
    2003August 2003 by Runesoft
    Simulator, Strategy, Science fiction
    Simulator, Strategy, Science fiction
    5.90 Okay-
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    26
    SteamWorld Build
    2023December 2023 by The Station Interactive
    Simulator, Strategy, Science fiction
    Simulator, Strategy, Science fiction
    5.90 Okay-
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    27
    Scrap Mechanic
    2016January 2016 by Axolot Games
    Simulator, Adventure, Science fiction
    Simulator, Adventure, Science fiction
    5.85 Okay--
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    28
    Starpoint Gemini Warlords
    2017May 2017 by Little Green Men Games
    Real Time Strategy, RPG, Simulator
    Real Time Strategy, RPG, Simulator
    5.73 Okay--
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    29
    X-Tension
    2000June 2000 by Egosoft
    Simulator, Strategy, Science fiction
    Simulator, Strategy, Science fiction
    5.51 Mediocre++
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    30
    Crashlands
    2016January 2016 by Butterscotch Shenanigans
    RPG, Simulator, Adventure
    RPG, Simulator, Adventure
    5.47 Mediocre++
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    31
    From the Depths
    2020November 2020 by Brilliant Skies Ltd.
    RPG, Simulator, Strategy
    RPG, Simulator, Strategy
    5.45 Mediocre++
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    32
    X: Beyond the Frontier
    1999July 1999 by Egosoft
    Simulator, Strategy, Science fiction
    Simulator, Strategy, Science fiction
    5.44 Mediocre++
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    33
    Trimps
    2015July 2015 by GreenSatellite
    Simulator, Strategy, 4X Strategy
    Simulator, Strategy, 4X Strategy
    5.37 Mediocre+
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    34
    Terraformers
    2023March 2023 by Asteroid Lab
    Simulator, Strategy, Turn-Based
    Simulator, Strategy, Turn-Based
    5.28 Mediocre+
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    35
    My Little Universe
    2021September 2021 by Estoty Games
    Simulator, Adventure, Fantasy
    Simulator, Adventure, Fantasy
    4.89 Mediocre
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    36
    AI War: Fleet Command
    2009May 2009 by Arcen Games
    Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy
    Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy
    4.88 Mediocre
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    37
    Driftland: The Magic Revival
    2019April 2019 by Star Drifters
    Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy
    Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy
    4.76 Mediocre-
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    38
    Imperator: Rome
    2019April 2019 by Paradox Development Studio
    Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy
    Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy
    4.75 Mediocre-
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    39
    X Rebirth
    2013November 2013 by Egosoft
    Shooter, Real Time Strategy, Simulator
    Shooter, Real Time Strategy, Simulator
    4.55 Mediocre--
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    40
    Sid Meier's Civilization: Beyond Earth
    2014October 2014 by Firaxis Games
    Simulator, Strategy, Turn-Based
    Simulator, Strategy, Turn-Based
    4.55 Mediocre--
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    41
    Halcyon 6: Starbase Commander
    2016September 2016 by Massive Damage Games
    RPG, Simulator, Strategy
    RPG, Simulator, Strategy
    4.51 Mediocre--
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    42
    Equilinox
    2018November 2018 by ThinMatrix
    Point-and-click, Simulator, Strategy
    Point-and-click, Simulator, Strategy
    4.49 Mediocre--
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    43
    The Last Federation
    2014April 2014 by Arcen Games
    Simulator, Strategy, Turn-Based
    Simulator, Strategy, Turn-Based
    4.38 Mediocre--
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    44
    Kerbal Space Program 2
    2023February 2023 by Intercept Games
    Simulator, Adventure, Science fiction
    Simulator, Adventure, Science fiction
    3.45 Weak-
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    45
    Godus
    2014August 2014 by 22Cans
    Point-and-click, Real Time Strategy, Simulator
    Point-and-click, Real Time Strategy, Simulator
    2.95 Bad++
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    46
    Distant Worlds 2
    2022March 2022 by Code Force
    Simulator, Strategy, Science fiction
    Simulator, Strategy, Science fiction
    Needs more reviews
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    47
    Imagine Earth
    2021May 2021 by Serious Brothers
    Puzzle, Real Time Strategy, Simulator
    Puzzle, Real Time Strategy, Simulator
    Needs more reviews
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    48
    City of Gangsters
    2021August 2021 by SomaSim
    Simulator, Strategy, Turn-Based
    Simulator, Strategy, Turn-Based
    Needs more reviews
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    49
    Bulwark Evolution: Falconeer Chronicles
    2024March 2024 by Tomas Sala
    Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy
    Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy
    Needs more reviews
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    50
    Space Empires V
    2006September 2006 by Strategy First
    Simulator, Strategy, Science fiction
    Simulator, Strategy, Science fiction
    Needs more reviews
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    51
    Heart of the Machine
    2026March 2026 by Arcen Games
    RPG, Simulator, Strategy
    RPG, Simulator, Strategy
    Needs more reviews
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    52
    Stellar Monarch
    2016December 2016 by Silver Lemur Games
    Simulator, Strategy, Turn-Based
    Simulator, Strategy, Turn-Based
    Needs more reviews
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    53
    Zephon
    2024November 2024 by Proxy Studios
    RPG, Simulator, Strategy
    RPG, Simulator, Strategy
    Needs more reviews
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    54
    Nexus 5X
    2024April 2024 by Whatboy Games
    RPG, Simulator, Strategy
    RPG, Simulator, Strategy
    Needs more reviews
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    55
    Cataclysm: Dark Days Ahead
    2013June 2013
    RPG, Simulator, Adventure
    RPG, Simulator, Adventure
    Needs more reviews
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    56
    Worlds of Magic
    2015March 2015 by Wastelands Interactive
    RPG, Simulator, Strategy
    RPG, Simulator, Strategy
    Needs more reviews
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    57
    Ozymandias
    2022October 2022 by The Secret Games Company
    Simulator, Strategy, Turn-Based
    Simulator, Strategy, Turn-Based
    Needs more reviews
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    58
    Imperium Galactica
    1997March 1997 by Digital Reality
    Simulator, Strategy, Science fiction
    Simulator, Strategy, Science fiction
    Needs more reviews
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    59
    Out of Ore
    2022October 2022 by North Modding Company
    Simulator, Strategy, Adventure
    Simulator, Strategy, Adventure
    Needs more reviews
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    60
    Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri
    1999February 1999 by Firaxis Games
    Simulator, Strategy, Turn-Based
    Simulator, Strategy, Turn-Based
    Needs more reviews
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    61
    Sword of the Stars
    2006August 2006 by Kerberos Productions
    Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy
    Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy
    Needs more reviews
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    62
    Endless Ocean: Luminous
    2024May 2024 by Arika
    Simulator, Adventure, 4X Strategy
    Simulator, Adventure, 4X Strategy
    Needs more reviews
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