Rank 01Games like Space Empires III
- 21 games
- Updated May 4, 2026
Players who liked Space Empires III also play
The closest matches to Space Empires III: Horizon, Space Empires V, Galactic Civilizations® II: Ultimate Edition, Stellaris, and Polaris Sector. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Shares empire customization and ship design with Space Empires III.
- $14.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- 2006
Rank 03Why this
Also 4X and Grand Strategy, like Space Empires III.
- $4.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- 2011
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Stellaris
Why this: Shares empire customization and procedural generation with Space Empires III.
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Polaris Sector
Why this: Shares resource management with Space Empires III.
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Space Empires IV Deluxe
Why this: Also 4X and Turn-Based Strategy, like Space Empires III.
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Final Theory
Why this: Also 4X and Futuristic, like Space Empires III.
The full ranked list: top 24 games like Space Empires III
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- 2Space Empires V
Shares empire customization and ship design with Space Empires III.
- 72% of 317 reviews
- 3Galactic Civilizations® II: Ultimate Edition
Also 4X and Grand Strategy, like Space Empires III.
- 80% of 797 reviews
- 4Stellaris
Shares empire customization and procedural generation with Space Empires III.
- 87% of 75,169 reviews
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- 16Shadow Empire
Shares tactical combat and procedural generation with Space Empires III.
- 82% of 1,123 reviews
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- 22Halcyon 6: Starbase Commander (LIGHTSPEED EDITION)
Also 4X and Base-Building, like Space Empires III.
- 80% of 479 reviews
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- Released: 2020
- Developer: Malfador Machinations
- Price: $3.99checked Nov 2
- 78% of 37 reviews
- Genres: Strategy
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Empires and systems fully customizable
- Massive replayable galaxy
- Retro charm with surprising depth
- Challenging
- Contemplative
- Nostalgic
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Master of Orion
Why this: Also 4X and Grand Strategy, like Space Empires III.
Sins of a Solar Empire II
Why this: Also 4X and Space, like Space Empires III.
ENDLESS™ Space 2
Why this: Shares procedural generation with Space Empires III.
Free alternatives
Free games the recommender matches to Space Empires III, limited to titles with at least 500 Steam reviews and 80% positive.
Battle for Wesnoth
Why this: Also Turn-Based Tactics and Turn-Based Strategy, like Space Empires III.
Galcon 2: Galactic Conquest
Why this: Also Futuristic and Space, like Space Empires III.
Girls' Frontline
Why this: Shares tactical combat and resource management with Space Empires III.
Chess Evolved Online
Why this: Shares resource management with Space Empires III.
SOVL: Fantasy Warfare
Why this: Also Turn-Based Combat and Turn-Based Tactics, like Space Empires III.
Mythgard
Why this: Also Futuristic and Turn-Based Combat, like Space Empires III.
Die in the Dungeon: Origins
Why this: Shares procedural generation and resource management with Space Empires III.
About Space Empires III
The closest matches to Space Empires III: Horizon, Space Empires V, Galactic Civilizations® II: Ultimate Edition, Stellaris, and Polaris Sector. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Space Empires III is your kind of game, the closest matches are Horizon, Space Empires V and Galactic Civilizations® II: Ultimate Edition — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as challenging, contemplative and nostalgic, and single out its empire customization and procedural generation. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
About Space Empires III: The third game within the Space Empires series brings the dawn of a new age of exploration. Your race keeps running through the fabric of space and moves to other solar systems beyond your own.
Is Space Empires III worth buying?
Too few reviews to call
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- Only 37 Steam reviews so far, not enough to judge.
- Price: $3.99 (checked Nov 2).
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Empires and systems fully customizable
- Massive replayable galaxy
- Retro charm with surprising depth
- Ship design freedom
People who play it also play: Horizon, Space Empires V, Galactic Civilizations® II: Ultimate Edition
Frequently asked about Space Empires III
Can I run it?
How much does Space Empires III cost?
Space Empires III is listed on Steam at 3.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Space Empires III?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Space Empires III are Horizon, Space Empires V, Galactic Civilizations® II: Ultimate Edition.
Who developed Space Empires III?
Space Empires III was developed by Malfador Machinations and published by Strategy First.