Rank 01Why this
Shares species customization and planet terraforming with Space Empires IV Deluxe.
- $14.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- 2006
Games like Space Empires IV Deluxe
- 28 games
- Updated May 4, 2026
Players who liked Space Empires IV Deluxe also play
The closest matches to Space Empires IV Deluxe: Space Empires V, Sword of the Stars: Complete Collection, Stellaris, Master of Orion, and ENDLESS™ Space - Definitive Edition. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Also 4X and Turn-Based, like Space Empires IV Deluxe.
- $9.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- 2010
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The full ranked list: top 24 games like Space Empires IV Deluxe
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- 1Space Empires V
Shares species customization and planet terraforming with Space Empires IV Deluxe.
- 72% of 317 reviews
- 2Sword of the Stars: Complete Collection
Also 4X and Turn-Based, like Space Empires IV Deluxe.
- 89% of 517 reviews
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- 16Armada 2526 Gold Edition
Also 4X and Turn-Based Strategy, like Space Empires IV Deluxe.
- 68% of 69 reviews
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- Released: 2006
- Developer: Malfador Machinations
- Price: $9.99checked Oct 31
- Steam Deck: Deck Playable
- 88% of 214 reviews
- Genres: Strategy
- Metacritic 79
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Craft fleets with granular ship customization
- Design species from dna up
- Modding extends lifespan indefinitely
- Challenging
- Contemplative
- Immersive
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Master of Orion 2
Why this: Also 4X and Turn-Based, like Space Empires IV Deluxe.
Space Empires II
Why this: Also 4X and Turn-Based Strategy, like Space Empires IV Deluxe.
Distant Worlds 2
Why this: Also 4X and Space, like Space Empires IV Deluxe.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Space Empires IV Deluxe at current Steam store prices.
Sins of a Solar Empire: Trinity®
Why this: Also 4X and Space, like Space Empires IV Deluxe.
Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War
Why this: Also 4X and Turn-Based, like Space Empires IV Deluxe.
Making History: The Calm & the Storm
Why this: Same retro mood as Space Empires IV Deluxe.
Star Hammer: The Vanguard Prophecy
Why this: Same immersive mood as Space Empires IV Deluxe.
Free alternatives
Free games the recommender matches to Space Empires IV Deluxe, limited to titles with at least 500 Steam reviews and 80% positive.
Age of Conquest IV
Why this: Same retro mood as Space Empires IV Deluxe.
Sunrider: Mask of Arcadius
Why this: Same immersive mood as Space Empires IV Deluxe.
Star Realms
Why this: Also Turn-Based Strategy and Space, like Space Empires IV Deluxe.
Battle for Wesnoth
Why this: Same contemplative mood as Space Empires IV Deluxe.
More from Malfador Machinations
Other recommendable Steam games by Malfador Machinations, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
Space Empires I
Why this: Also 4X and Turn-Based Strategy, like Space Empires IV Deluxe.
About Space Empires IV Deluxe
The closest matches to Space Empires IV Deluxe: Space Empires V, Sword of the Stars: Complete Collection, Stellaris, Master of Orion, and ENDLESS™ Space - Definitive Edition. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Space Empires IV Deluxe is your kind of game, the closest matches are Space Empires V, Sword of the Stars: Complete Collection and Stellaris — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as challenging, contemplative and immersive, and single out its automated mining stations and dyson sphere construction. 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 IV Deluxe: The award-winning Space Empires IV Deluxe is the latest edition in the Space Empires series. A grand strategy title in the space 4X (explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate) genre, Space Empires has already found a place in the heart of strategy gamers everywhere.
Is Space Empires IV Deluxe worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 88% of 214 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- On sale: 80% off, now $3.99 (checked Nov 7).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 41 h when they wrote their review.
- Steam Deck Playable: works, with some rough edges.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Craft fleets with granular ship customization
- Design species from dna up
- Modding extends lifespan indefinitely
- Reshape entire star systems
People who play it also play: Space Empires V, Sword of the Stars: Complete Collection, Stellaris
Frequently asked about Space Empires IV Deluxe
Can I run it?
Does Space Empires IV Deluxe run on Steam Deck?
Space Empires IV Deluxe is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
How much does Space Empires IV Deluxe cost?
Space Empires IV Deluxe is listed on Steam at 9.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does Space Empires IV Deluxe have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Space Empires IV Deluxe supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player).
What games are most similar to Space Empires IV Deluxe?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Space Empires IV Deluxe are Space Empires V, Sword of the Stars: Complete Collection, Stellaris.
Who developed Space Empires IV Deluxe?
Space Empires IV Deluxe was developed by Malfador Machinations and published by Strategy First.