Games like Dawn of Andromeda
If Dawn of Andromeda is your kind of game, the closest matches are Galactic Dominion, Distant Worlds: Universe and Galactic Ruler — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its atmospheric, challenging and contemplative. 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.
Get personalized picks →About Dawn of Andromeda: Dawn of Andromeda is a pausable, real-time 4X space strategy game providing an accessible, fun and immersive experience, introducing fresh ideas to the genre. Build your empire, colonize new planets, interact with other factions and characters, research technologies and build great fleets.
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Galactic Dominion
WHY THIS
Top pick for Dawn of Andromeda fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Dawn of Andromeda.
Galactic Dominion is a fast paced 4x space strategy game. Explore the stars, perform research, manage your colonies, build a fleet, defend your systems, and conquer the galaxy. Play through an epic story driven campaign or alternatively customize your games for countless re-playability!
Distant Worlds: Universe
WHY THIS
Shares procedural galaxy generation and an immersive mood with Dawn of Andromeda.
Second-strongest match for Dawn of Andromeda fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with Dawn of Andromeda.
Distant Worlds is a vast, pausable real-time 4X space strategy game. Experience the full depth and detail of turn-based strategy, but with the simplicity and ease of real-time, and on the scale of a massively-multiplayer online game.
Galactic Ruler
WHY THIS
Shares an immersive mood with Dawn of Andromeda.
Third-strongest match for Dawn of Andromeda fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Dawn of Andromeda.
Galactic Ruler offers real time strategy game play at both planetary level and in space! Lead your faction in diplomacy or conquest across a procedurally generated galactic map where any system might hold hostile enemies or resource riches. Develop advanced technologies to rule the galaxy!
Distant Worlds 2
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Dawn of Andromeda.
Ranked #4 for Dawn of Andromeda fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with Dawn of Andromeda.
Distant Worlds 2 is a vast, pausable real-time 4X space strategy game.
Pax Nova
WHY THIS
Shares tech tree progression and an atmospheric mood with Dawn of Andromeda.
Ranked #5 for Dawn of Andromeda fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Dawn of Andromeda.
A sci-fi turn-based 4X strategy game where you lead the fate of one of several factions divided between three races. Explore new worlds and new star systems filled with exciting secrets as well as dangers. Build cities, expand your influence and fight great battles on land and in space.
The Last Federation
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Dawn of Andromeda.
Ranked #6 for Dawn of Andromeda fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Dawn of Andromeda.
From the creators of AI War: Fleet Command comes an all-new grand strategy title with turn-based tactical combat, set in a deep simulation of an entire solar system and its billions of inhabitants. You are the last of a murdered race, determined to unify or destroy the 8 others.
Stellaris
WHY THIS
Shares an immersive mood with Dawn of Andromeda.
Ranked #7 for Dawn of Andromeda fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with Dawn of Andromeda.
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.
Ceres
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Dawn of Andromeda.
Ranked #8 for Dawn of Andromeda fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Dawn of Andromeda.
Take control of a squadron of ships in full 3D space combat. Explore, battle and trade your way through a pirate, machine and monster-infested solar system.
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STAR WARS™ Empire at War - Gold Pack
WHY THIS
Shares a challenging mood with Dawn of Andromeda.
Reviewers of Dawn of Andromeda cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Strategy with Dawn of Andromeda.
Command or corrupt an entire galaxy in the definitive Star Wars strategy collection. It is a time of galactic civil war. Will you take up the reins of the Rebellion, assume control of the Empire, or rule the Star Wars Underworld?
Stellaris
WHY THIS
Shares an immersive mood with Dawn of Andromeda.
Reviewers of Dawn of Andromeda cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Strategy with Dawn of Andromeda.
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.
Sins of a Solar Empire II
WHY THIS
Shares an immersive mood with Dawn of Andromeda.
Reviewers of Dawn of Andromeda cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Strategy with Dawn of Andromeda.
Battle for galactic dominance in this real-time 4X strategy game with unrivaled scale! You’ll explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate through military force, diplomacy, trade, culture, influence, and other underhanded tactics.
Master of Orion
WHY THIS
Shares an immersive mood with Dawn of Andromeda.
Reviewers of Dawn of Andromeda cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Strategy with Dawn of Andromeda.
The ascendant spacefaring 4X strategy game returns! A new chapter in the epic Master of Orion saga is poised to once again capture the imaginations of millions of gamers.
Hearts of Iron IV
WHY THIS
Shares an immersive mood with Dawn of Andromeda.
Reviewers of Dawn of Andromeda cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Strategy with Dawn of Andromeda.
Victory is at your fingertips! Your ability to lead your nation is your supreme weapon, the strategy game Hearts of Iron IV lets you take command of any nation in World War II; the most engaging conflict in world history.
Pax Nova
WHY THIS
Shares tech tree progression and an atmospheric mood with Dawn of Andromeda.
Reviewers of Dawn of Andromeda cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Strategy and Indie with Dawn of Andromeda.
A sci-fi turn-based 4X strategy game where you lead the fate of one of several factions divided between three races. Explore new worlds and new star systems filled with exciting secrets as well as dangers. Build cities, expand your influence and fight great battles on land and in space.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Dawn of Andromeda at current Steam store prices.
Garry's Mod
WHY THIS
Priced ~83% under Dawn of Andromeda on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Dawn of Andromeda.
Garry's Mod is a physics sandbox. There aren't any predefined aims or goals. We give you the tools and leave you to play.
Stardew Valley
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under Dawn of Andromeda on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Dawn of Andromeda.
You've inherited your grandfather's old farm plot in Stardew Valley. Armed with hand-me-down tools and a few coins, you set out to begin your new life. Can you learn to live off the land and turn these overgrown fields into a thriving home?
Lethal Company
WHY THIS
Priced ~67% under Dawn of Andromeda on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Dawn of Andromeda.
A co-op horror about scavenging at abandoned moons to sell scrap to the Company.
Bloons TD 6
WHY THIS
Priced ~53% under Dawn of Andromeda on Steam right now. Shares Strategy with Dawn of Andromeda.
The Bloons are back and better than ever! Get ready for a massive 3D tower defense game designed to give you hours and hours of the best strategy gaming available.
Hollow Knight
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under Dawn of Andromeda on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Dawn of Andromeda.
Forge your own path in Hollow Knight! An epic action adventure through a vast ruined kingdom of insects and heroes. Explore twisting caverns, battle tainted creatures and befriend bizarre bugs, all in a classic, hand-drawn 2D style.
People Playground
WHY THIS
Priced ~67% under Dawn of Andromeda on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Dawn of Andromeda.
Shoot, stab, burn, poison, tear, vaporise, or crush ragdolls in a large open space.
Free alternatives
Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.
Endless Sky
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Dawn of Andromeda.
Endless Sky is a 2D space trading and combat game inspired by the classic Escape Velocity series. Work your way up from a relatively wimpy shuttle, cargo ship, or fighter, to a highly upgraded and customized flagship or to a massive fleet of warships or freighters.
AirMech
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Strategy and Indie with Dawn of Andromeda.
AirMech® Strike is a fast paced Action-RTS game that can be played solo, coop, or competitively online. Earn Kudos and Experience in battle and unlock a wide collection of AirMechs and Units while you practice the perfect strategy to emerge victorious!
Zero-K
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Strategy and Indie with Dawn of Andromeda.
With 100+ truly unique units, Zero-K is an RTS of freedom and creativity, tempered by a decade of refinement. Sculpt land into a castle and throw invaders off it with a Jugglenaut. Explore a massive campaign, solo or co-op. Hop online for epic 32 player battles or fast paced 1v1, on 100s of maps.
Sunrider: Mask of Arcadius
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Strategy and Indie with Dawn of Andromeda.
As Captain Kayto Shields, embark on a galactic voyage of heroism and survival. With his home world destroyed and his nation conquered, the inexperienced Captain Shields, and his newly minted vessel, the Sunrider, are left as the only hope against a galactic evil intent on subjugating all sentient life.
Istrolid
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Strategy and Indie with Dawn of Andromeda.
In Istrolid you design your own unique spaceships from a large number of parts to fit your strategy and play style. With no set units or factions you are free to create a fleet where each ship has its own balanced strengths and weaknesses, from basic fighters and bombers to hulking battleships and speedy destroyers.
Star Realms
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Strategy with Dawn of Andromeda.
Star Realms is a hugely popular space combat deckbuilding game. Download and play today (note: base set is required to play online) to find out why Star Realms is the winner of SXSW 2014 Board Game of the Year, 7 Golden Geek Awards from BoardGameGeek, and 2 Dice Tower awards!
Galcon 2: Galactic Conquest
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Strategy and Indie with Dawn of Andromeda.
Galcon 2 is a demolition derby in space! Send swarms of ships from planet to planet to conquer the galaxy in this fast paced multiplayer strategy game!
SPACE / MECH / PILOT
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Strategy with Dawn of Andromeda.
The S/M/P Initiative is not responsible for any odd abnormalities while playing. Connections to other universes are not monitored or controlled by the video game program. Keep away from children under the age of 6. Fun to play but not to eat.
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Frequently asked about Dawn of Andromeda
- How much does Dawn of Andromeda cost?
- Dawn of Andromeda is listed on Steam at 29.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- What games are most similar to Dawn of Andromeda?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Dawn of Andromeda are Galactic Dominion, Distant Worlds: Universe, Galactic Ruler.
- Who developed Dawn of Andromeda?
- Dawn of Andromeda was developed by Grey Wolf Entertainment and published by Iceberg Interactive.
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