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Shares species customization and planet terraforming with Space Empires V.
- $9.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- Deck Playable
- 2006
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The closest matches to Space Empires V: Space Empires IV Deluxe, Galactic Civilizations III, Stellaris, Sins of a Solar Empire®: Rebellion, and Distant Worlds: Universe. 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 V.
- $29.99 (Price checked Nov 4)
- Deck Playable
- 2015
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Sins of a Solar Empire®: Rebellion
Why this: Also 4X and Space, like Space Empires V.
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Interstellar Space: Genesis
Why this: Shares tech tree exploration with Space Empires V.
The full ranked list: top 24 games like Space Empires V
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Shares species customization and planet terraforming with Space Empires V.
- 88% of 214 reviews
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- Released: 2006
- Developer: Malfador Machinations
- Price: $14.99checked Oct 31
- 72% of 317 reviews
- Genres: Strategy
- Metacritic 68
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Can terraform planets build stars and create black holes
- Modding community extends lifespan endlessly
- Pbem multiplayer turns feel like a board game
- Challenging
- Contemplative
- Epic
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Why this: Also 4X and Space, like Space Empires V.
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Why this: Also 4X and Turn-Based Strategy, like Space Empires V.
Cheaper alternatives
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Star Ruler
Why this: Also 4X and Space, like Space Empires V.
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Why this: Same epic mood as Space Empires V.
Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War
Why this: Also 4X and Turn-Based, like Space Empires V.
Chaos Galaxy
Why this: Same grand mood as Space Empires V.
Free alternatives
Free games the recommender matches to Space Empires V, limited to titles with at least 500 Steam reviews and 80% positive.
Battle for Wesnoth
Why this: Same contemplative mood as Space Empires V.
Sunrider: Mask of Arcadius
Why this: Same epic mood as Space Empires V.
Star Realms
Why this: Also Turn-Based Strategy and Space, like Space Empires V.
Card Hunter
Why this: Same challenging mood as Space Empires V.
More from Malfador Machinations
Other recommendable Steam games by Malfador Machinations, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
Space Empires II
Why this: Also 4X and Turn-Based Strategy, like Space Empires V.
Space Empires III
Why this: Shares empire customization and ship design with Space Empires V.
About Space Empires V
The closest matches to Space Empires V: Space Empires IV Deluxe, Galactic Civilizations III, Stellaris, Sins of a Solar Empire®: Rebellion, and Distant Worlds: Universe. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Space Empires V is your kind of game, the closest matches are Space Empires IV Deluxe, Galactic Civilizations III and Stellaris — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as challenging, contemplative and epic, and single out its empire customization and modding support. 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 V: Space Empires V is the latest edition in the Space Empires series. This new chapter completely updates the UI and takes the player into a real-time rendered 3D universe. Watch space battles played out in glorious detail and realistic effects. Expand, Explore, Exploit, and Exterminate in a huge living breathing galaxy.
Is Space Empires V worth buying?
Mostly recommended
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 72% of 317 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 157 h when they wrote their review.
- Critics had played a median of 35 h before turning negative, so complaints are about the long run, not the first hours.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Can terraform planets build stars and create black holes
- Modding community extends lifespan endlessly
- Pbem multiplayer turns feel like a board game
- Real time tactical combat rewards smart ship design
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“Recommend that you play Space Empires IV SEV has better graphics and a nice treaty system but is missing all empire data SEIV is easier to play, easier to build ships and easier to examine enemy ships, bases and planets.”
“This game is a serious retrograde step. SEIV was clear and concise. This is covered in dancing salami. Nothing is clear. It may be an improvement in game play, but I'll never know as I can't be bothered to play this cluster.”
People who play it also play: Space Empires IV Deluxe, Galactic Civilizations III, Stellaris
Frequently asked about Space Empires V
Can I run it?
How much does Space Empires V cost?
Space Empires V is listed on Steam at 14.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does Space Empires V have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Space Empires V supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player).
What games are most similar to Space Empires V?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Space Empires V are Space Empires IV Deluxe, Galactic Civilizations III, Stellaris.
Who developed Space Empires V?
Space Empires V was developed by Malfador Machinations and published by Strategy First.