Rank 01Why this
Shares procedural generation with Stellaris.
- $39.99 (Price checked Nov 4)
- Deck Playable
- 2017
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Players who liked Stellaris also play
The closest matches to Stellaris: ENDLESS™ Space 2, Distant Worlds 2, Terra Invicta, Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI, and Victoria 3. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Also Real-Time with Pause and 4X, like Stellaris.
- $49.99 (Price checked Nov 4)
- Deck Playable
- 2022
Rank 03Why this
Also Real-Time with Pause and Diplomacy, like Stellaris.
- $39.99 (Price checked Nov 4)
- Deck Verified
- 2026
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Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI
Why this: Also 4X and Grand Strategy, like Stellaris.
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Crusader Kings III
Why this: Same epic mood as Stellaris.
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- Released: 2016
- Developer: Paradox Development Studio
- Price: $49.99checked Nov 4
- Steam Deck: Deck Playable
- 87% of 75,169 reviews
- Genres: Strategy, Simulation
- Metacritic 78
- Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Players highlight
- Anomaly and discovery system
- First contact events
- Incredible empire freedom
- Challenging
- Epic
- Grand
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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.
Age of Wonders 4
Why this: Also 4X and Grand Strategy, like Stellaris.
RimWorld
Why this: Shares procedural generation with Stellaris.
Victoria II
Why this: Also Real-Time with Pause and Grand Strategy, like Stellaris.
Total War: WARHAMMER II
Why this: Same epic mood as Stellaris.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Stellaris at current Steam store prices.
Sins of a Solar Empire®: Rebellion
Why this: Also Diplomacy and 4X, like Stellaris.
NEBULOUS: Fleet Command
Why this: Also Real-Time with Pause and Diplomacy, like Stellaris.
Master of Orion
Why this: Also 4X and Grand Strategy, like Stellaris.
Horizon
Why this: Shares diplomacy with Stellaris.
Space Empires V
Why this: Shares empire customization with Stellaris.
The Last Federation
Why this: Also Real-Time with Pause and 4X, like Stellaris.
More from Paradox Development Studio
Other recommendable Steam games by Paradox Development Studio, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
Crusader Kings II
Why this: Also Real-Time with Pause and Diplomacy, like Stellaris.
Imperator: Rome
Why this: Also Real-Time with Pause and Grand Strategy, like Stellaris.
About Stellaris
The closest matches to Stellaris: ENDLESS™ Space 2, Distant Worlds 2, Terra Invicta, Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI, and Victoria 3. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Stellaris is your kind of game, the closest matches are ENDLESS™ Space 2, Distant Worlds 2 and Terra Invicta — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as challenging, epic and grand, and single out its anomaly discovery and diplomacy. 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.
Stellaris is a grand strategy simulation released in 2016 by Paradox Development Studio, in which players construct and govern a spacefaring empire across a procedurally generated galaxy. The core systems include detailed empire customization, pop management, diplomacy, and fleet combat, alongside an anomaly-discovery mechanic that presents opportunities for exploration and unexpected events. Players describe the experience as grand and immersive, with the procedural generation ensuring each playthrough presents different encounters and first-contact scenarios. The game supports both singleplayer and multiplayer modes, with extensive mod support for expanded content. The title holds an 87% positive rating from over 75,000 Steam reviews, is currently priced at $9.99 USD, and runs in a playable state on Steam Deck.
About Stellaris: Explore a galaxy full of wonders in this sci-fi grand strategy game from Paradox Development Studios. Interact with diverse alien races, discover strange new worlds with unexpected events and expand the reach of your empire. Each new adventure holds almost limitless possibilities.
Is Stellaris worth buying?
Recent reviews are much worse
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 86% of 75,169 Steam reviews are positive.
- Last 30 days: 64% positive across 568 new reviews, 22 points below its all-time score.
- Price: $49.99 (checked Nov 8).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 192 h when they wrote their review.
- Critics had played a median of 424 h before turning negative, so complaints are about the long run, not the first hours.
- Steam Deck Playable: works, with some rough edges.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Anomaly and discovery system
- First contact events
- Incredible empire freedom
- Procedural galaxy every playthrough
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“Currently can't recommend, Paradox has been pushing constant DLC and changes to gameplay that make it impossible to track. Not worth the amount of money Paradox wants from you. Edit: AI generated content included too? Can I give a very…”
“Game is currently unplayable and has been for the past 3 months, glad the dev team is having a nice holiday though”
People who play it also play: ENDLESS™ Space 2, Distant Worlds 2, Terra Invicta
Frequently asked about Stellaris
Can I run it?
Does Stellaris run on Steam Deck?
Stellaris 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 Stellaris cost?
Stellaris is listed on Steam at 49.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does Stellaris have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Stellaris supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer).
What games are most similar to Stellaris?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Stellaris are ENDLESS™ Space 2, Distant Worlds 2, Terra Invicta.
Who developed Stellaris?
Stellaris was developed by Paradox Development Studio and published by Paradox Interactive.