Rank 01Why this
Also 4X and City Builder, like Galactic Empire.
- $29.99 (Price checked Nov 5)
- Deck Playable
- 2019
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Also 4X and Turn-Based Strategy, like Galactic Empire.
- $39.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- 2020
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Sins of a Solar Empire: Trinity®
Why this: Also 4X and Space Sim, like Galactic Empire.
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Genres: Strategy, Indie, Simulation
- 80% of 479 reviews
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- Released: 2023
- Developer: Kielan xD
- Price: $13.99checked Nov 2
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 50% of 2 reviews
- Genres: Strategy, Indie, Simulation
- Platforms: Windows
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About Galactic Empire
The closest matches to Galactic Empire: Age of Wonders: Planetfall, Shadow Empire, Galactic Civilizations® II: Ultimate Edition, Sid Meier's Starships, and Sins of a Solar Empire: Trinity®. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Galactic Empire is your kind of game, the closest matches are Age of Wonders: Planetfall, Shadow Empire and Galactic Civilizations® II: Ultimate Edition — picked from the ranked list below. 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 Galactic Empire: Galactic Empire is a 2D turn-based strategy game where you, as the Commander, decide the fate of the entire universe. Expand your planet, explore solar systems, play cards in cantinas, modify your ships and conquer more planets.
Is Galactic Empire 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 2 Steam reviews so far, not enough to judge.
- Price: $13.99 (checked Nov 2).
- Steam Deck Verified.
People who play it also play: Age of Wonders: Planetfall, Shadow Empire, Galactic Civilizations® II: Ultimate Edition
Frequently asked about Galactic Empire
Can I run it?
Is Galactic Empire verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Galactic Empire is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
How much does Galactic Empire cost?
Galactic Empire is listed on Steam at 13.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Galactic Empire?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Galactic Empire are Age of Wonders: Planetfall, Shadow Empire, Galactic Civilizations® II: Ultimate Edition.
Who developed Galactic Empire?
Galactic Empire was developed by Kielan xD and published by NeuroCore Studios.