Rank 01Why this
Also 4X and Turn-Based Combat, like Nexus 5X.
- $14.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- Deck Playable
- 2022
Games like Nexus 5X
- 27 games
- Updated May 5, 2026
Players who liked Nexus 5X also play
The closest matches to Nexus 5X: Ozymandias: Bronze Age Empire Sim, Stellaris, Eclipse - 2nd Dawn for the Galaxy, Scythe: Digital Edition, and Galactic Civilizations III. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Also Board Game and Tabletop, like Nexus 5X.
- $12.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- 2024
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Scythe: Digital Edition
Why this: Also 4X and Board Game, like Nexus 5X.
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Galactic Civilizations III
Why this: Also 4X and Turn-Based Strategy, like Nexus 5X.
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The full ranked list: top 24 games like Nexus 5X
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Also 4X and Turn-Based Tactics, like Nexus 5X.
- 82% of 5,122 reviews
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- Released: 2024
- Developer: Whatboy Games
- Price: $14.99checked Oct 31
- Steam Deck: Deck Playable
- 92% of 717 reviews
- Genres: Strategy, Indie, Simulation, RPG
- Metacritic 83
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Diplomacy and objectives matter more than conquest
- Factions encourage diverse playstyles
- Games finish in under 90 minutes
- Challenging
- Contemplative
- Epic
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Reviewers mention these as similar to Nexus 5X
Surfaced from review text: when other players write 'if you liked X, try Y', we catch the name and resolve it back to a Steam game.
Master of Orion 2
Why this: Also 4X and Turn-Based Strategy, like Nexus 5X.
Trials of Fire
Why this: Also Board Game and Turn-Based Tactics, like Nexus 5X.
Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader
Why this: Also Turn-Based Tactics and Turn-Based Strategy, like Nexus 5X.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Nexus 5X at current Steam store prices.
Terraforming Mars
Why this: Also Board Game and Tabletop, like Nexus 5X.
Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War
Why this: Also 4X and Turn-Based Tactics, like Nexus 5X.
Final Theory
Why this: Also 4X and Turn-Based Combat, like Nexus 5X.
Hexarchy
Why this: Same contemplative mood as Nexus 5X.
Nexus - The Jupiter Incident
Why this: Same epic mood as Nexus 5X.
Inkbound
Why this: Also Turn-Based Combat and Turn-Based Tactics, like Nexus 5X.
Free alternatives
Free games the recommender matches to Nexus 5X, limited to titles with at least 500 Steam reviews and 80% positive.
SOVL: Fantasy Warfare
Why this: Also Board Game and Tabletop, like Nexus 5X.
KARDS - The WW2 Card Game
Why this: Also Board Game and Turn-Based Combat, like Nexus 5X.
Yi Xian: The Cultivation Card Game
Why this: Also Turn-Based Combat and Turn-Based Tactics, like Nexus 5X.
Age of Conquest IV
Why this: Also Board Game and Turn-Based Strategy, like Nexus 5X.
Battle for Wesnoth
Why this: Also Turn-Based Tactics and Turn-Based Strategy, like Nexus 5X.
About Nexus 5X
The closest matches to Nexus 5X: Ozymandias: Bronze Age Empire Sim, Stellaris, Eclipse - 2nd Dawn for the Galaxy, Scythe: Digital Edition, and Galactic Civilizations III. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Nexus 5X is your kind of game, the closest matches are Ozymandias: Bronze Age Empire Sim, Stellaris and Eclipse - 2nd Dawn for the Galaxy — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as challenging, contemplative and epic, and single out its faction specialization and galactic voting. 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 Nexus 5X: eXplore, eXpand, eXploit, eXterminate, EXPRESS. All of the depth, diplomacy, conflict and conquest of a turn-based 4X epic but played in fast-paced 60-minute competitive sessions. Play Solo or Multiplayer for 2-8 players.
Is Nexus 5X worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 92% of 717 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $14.99 (checked Nov 7).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 13 h when they wrote their review.
- Steam Deck Playable: works, with some rough edges.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Diplomacy and objectives matter more than conquest
- Factions encourage diverse playstyles
- Games finish in under 90 minutes
- Lightweight but deep 4x experience
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“I wanted to like this game but I cannot recommend it. It has now been abandoned by Paradox and isn't being updated. There are a number of bugs and interface issues that were never addressed and wont be. Unless the game is free, I would…”
People who play it also play: Ozymandias: Bronze Age Empire Sim, Stellaris, Eclipse - 2nd Dawn for the Galaxy
Frequently asked about Nexus 5X
Can I run it?
Does Nexus 5X run on Steam Deck?
Nexus 5X 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 Nexus 5X cost?
Nexus 5X is listed on Steam at 14.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does Nexus 5X have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Nexus 5X supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Online PvP, Online Co-op).
What games are most similar to Nexus 5X?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Nexus 5X are Ozymandias: Bronze Age Empire Sim, Stellaris, Eclipse - 2nd Dawn for the Galaxy.
Who developed Nexus 5X?
Nexus 5X was developed by Whatboy Games and published by Paradox Arc.