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Games like Stardust Exile

by Apseren

Sins of a Solar Empire II and StarDrive play most like Stardust Exile. Of the 16 closest games below, most share its space, 4x and sci-fi.

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Sins of a Solar Empire II
Aug 15, 2024 · Ironclad Games Corporation, Stardock Entertainment
Both: Space · RTS · 4X
3D sci-fi RTS 4X space strategy, realistic space combat. Managing empires, tactical battles and fleet combat.
SpaceStrategyRTS4XSingleplayerSci-fiMultiplayerTacticalCo-opPvE👍 7,171
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StarDrive
Apr 26, 2013 · Zero Sum Games
Both: 4X · Space · Sci-fi
3D sci-fi 4X space strategy, rendered digital art. Ship design, empire building and space combat.
Strategy4XSpaceIndieSci-fiRTSSingleplayerReal-TimeExploration👍 1,252
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TON Wars
Sep 29 · Basalt Interactive OÜ
Both: Massively Multiplayer · 4X · Space
Isometric 3D sci-fi massively multiplayer 4X RTS. Base building, fleet combat and resource management.
Massively MultiplayerStrategy4XSpaceBase BuildingFree to PlayRTSSci-fiPvPMultiplayer
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Star Ruler 2
Mar 27, 2015 · Blind Mind Studios, Glacicle
Both: Space · 4X · Sci-fi
Top-down 2D sci-fi 4X RTS, digital space art. Explore systems, expand empire and design ships.
StrategySpace4XSci-fiRTSIndieMultiplayer👍 661
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ENDLESS Space™ - Definitive Edition
Jul 4, 2012 · AMPLITUDE Studios
Both: 4X · Space · Sci-fi
3D sci-fi 4X turn-based strategy, state-of-the-art space opera. Galactic domination, exploring star systems, managing fleets and civilizations.
Strategy4XSpaceSci-fiTurn-Based StrategyTurn-BasedMultiplayerSingleplayerIndieExploration👍 6,626
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Distant Worlds: Universe
May 23, 2014 · Code Force
Both: 4X · Space · Sci-fi
3D sci-fi 4X space strategy, realistic space simulation. Build and expand empire, explore star systems, diplomacy with other empires.
Strategy4XSpaceSci-fiSimulationGrand StrategySingleplayerReal-TimeRTSReal-Time with Pause👍 1,417
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Distant Worlds 2
Mar 10, 2022 · CodeForce
Both: 4X · Space · Sci-fi
3D sci-fi 4X space strategy, 3D space simulation. Explore and exploit star systems, build and expand empire, combat and diplomacy.
StrategySimulation4XGrand StrategySpaceSci-fi3DSingleplayerProcedural GenerationCombat👍 2,655
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Stellaris
May 9, 2016 · Paradox Development Studio
Both: Space · Sci-fi · 4X
Top-down 3D sci-fi grand strategy 4X, detailed space visuals. Exploring the galaxy, building an empire and managing civilizations.
SpaceStrategyGrand StrategySci-fi4XExplorationSandboxSimulationMultiplayerReal-Time with Pause👍 145,865
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Hades' Star
Feb 27, 2019 · Parallel Space Inc
Both: Space · Massively Multiplayer · Sci-fi
Top-down 2D sci-fi space 4X strategy, stylized space art. Colonizing planets, managing trade routes and space combat.
Free to PlaySpaceStrategyMassively MultiplayerSci-fiRTSMultiplayerTacticalPvEOnline Co-Op
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Star Trek: Infinite
Oct 12, 2023 · Nimble Giant Entertainment
Both: 4X · Space · RTS
Top-down 3D sci-fi grand strategy 4X, realistic digital art. Diplomacy, espionage and warfare.
Grand Strategy4XSpaceExplorationSandboxManagementRTSDiplomacyPvEPvP👍 3,035
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Galactic Civilizations III
May 14, 2015 · Stardock Entertainment
Both: Sci-fi · 4X · PvE
Top-down 3D sci-fi 4X turn-based strategy. Research technology, design starships and colonize worlds.
AliensSci-fi4XTurn-Based StrategySandbox3DGrand StrategyModdableHex GridPvE👍 8,336
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Outscape
Oct 22, 2019 · IDA Games
Both: Sci-fi · RTS · PvP
3D sci-fi grand strategy MMO. Empire building, fleet combat and resource management.
StrategySci-fiOnline Co-OpRTSPvPSpaceExploration4XManagementEconomy👍 394
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X4: Foundations
Nov 30, 2018 · Egosoft
Both: Space · Sci-fi · 4X
First-person 3D sci-fi space simulation sandbox. Trade, fight and explore.
SpaceSimulationOpen WorldSpace SimExplorationSandboxSci-fi4XStrategyEconomy👍 25,327
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Space Empires V
Oct 16, 2006 · Malfador Machinations
Both: 4X · Space · Sci-fi
Top-down 3D sci-fi 4X space strategy, 24 bit 3D rendered. Expand, explore, exploit, exterminate, design and customize vehicles, manage technology tree.
Strategy4XSpaceSci-fiTurn-BasedSingleplayerTurn-Based StrategyMultiplayer👍 423
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Galactic Conflict
Apr 17 · Sinpros Software & Gaming
Both: 4X · RTS · Sci-fi
Top-down 2D sci-fi real-time 4X strategy, minimalist geometric. Empire management, fleet combat and resource exploitation.
StrategySimulation4XRTSSpace SimReal Time Tactics2DMinimalistTop-DownSci-fi
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Shallow Space
Oct 21, 2015
Both: Space · RTS · Sci-fi
Top-down 3D sci-fi space RTS, 4X, RPG, realistic space. Constructing fleets, completing missions and customizing ships.
StrategyEarly AccessSimulationRPGSpaceRTSActionSci-fi4X👍 181
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