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Games like Star Wolves 3: Civil War

If Star Wolves 3: Civil War is your kind of game, the closest matches are Star Wolves, FTL: Faster Than Light and Crying Suns — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its branching political storylines, atmospheric and challenging. 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.

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About Star Wolves 3: Civil War: Large-scale battles have become a vestige of the past, depleting resources of conflicting parties. Settled space, where welfare and order had reigned, has become a cemetery for dead ships which is flooded with pirates and adventurists.

2010StrategyRPG4.99 USDWindowsby Elite Games Team
Star Wolves 3: Civil War — Steam game cover
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Players who liked Star Wolves 3: Civil War also play

Steam players who put hours into Star Wolves 3: Civil War also tend to own these titles — a signal called collaborative filtering. imho.run cross-references millions of library ownership patterns to surface games whose real audiences overlap, regardless of whether their genre tags match.

  1. Star Wolves

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Star Wolves 3: Civil War.

    Top pick for Star Wolves 3: Civil War fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and RPG with Star Wolves 3: Civil War.

    Star wolves is a 3D space RPG with deep strategy and tactical elements. The game thrusts players into a world of freelance space hunters in the XXI-XXII century A.D. during a time of political crisis for the all-powerful Empire and the three mega-corporations that control all the known worlds.

    2010StrategyRPG3.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. FTL: Faster Than Light

    WHY THIS

    Shares a retro mood with Star Wolves 3: Civil War.

    Second-strongest match for Star Wolves 3: Civil War fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with Star Wolves 3: Civil War.

    This "spaceship simulation roguelike-like" allows you to take your ship and crew on an adventure through a randomly generated galaxy filled with glory and bitter defeat.

    2012StrategyIndieSimulation9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Crying Suns

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Star Wolves 3: Civil War.

    Third-strongest match for Star Wolves 3: Civil War fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with Star Wolves 3: Civil War.

    Crying Suns is a tactical rogue-lite that puts you in the role of a space fleet commander as you explore a mysteriously fallen empire. In this story rich experience inspired by Dune and Foundation, each successful run will uncover the truth about the Empire... and yourself as well.

    2019StrategyIndie24.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Polaris Sector

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Star Wolves 3: Civil War.

    Ranked #4 for Star Wolves 3: Civil War fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with Star Wolves 3: Civil War.

    Can anyone build an empire in a place like this? Other factions are naturally suspicious of newcomers and may wage war at the first sign of unidentified craft. Here, a natural death is an uncommon luxury.

    2016StrategySimulation39.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Ceres

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Star Wolves 3: Civil War.

    Ranked #5 for Star Wolves 3: Civil War fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with Star Wolves 3: Civil War.

    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.

    2015ActionStrategyIndie2.39 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. The Last Federation

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Star Wolves 3: Civil War.

    Ranked #6 for Star Wolves 3: Civil War fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with Star Wolves 3: Civil War.

    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.

    2014StrategyIndieSimulation19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. UFO: Aftermath

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Star Wolves 3: Civil War.

    Ranked #7 for Star Wolves 3: Civil War fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with Star Wolves 3: Civil War.

    UFO: Aftermath is a 3D isometric, tactical strategy game with a rich and compelling sci fi story.

    2014Strategy3.99 USDSteam ↗
  8. UFO: Aftershock

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Star Wolves 3: Civil War.

    Ranked #8 for Star Wolves 3: Civil War fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with Star Wolves 3: Civil War.

    UFO: Aftershock is a combination of tactical squad combat and global strategy that enhances and expands upon its prequel, UFO: Aftermath.

    2014Strategy3.99 USDSteam ↗

Reviewers mention these as similar to Star Wolves 3: Civil War

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.

  1. X2: The Threat

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Star Wolves 3: Civil War.

    Reviewers of Star Wolves 3: Civil War cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Strategy with Star Wolves 3: Civil War.

    X²: The Threat is of a new generation of space simulator games, you play the role of Julian Gardna who continues the story set by X: Beyond The Frontier. The updated graphics engine gives the universe a fresher feel with newly designed ships and stations adding to the complexity of the universe.

    2006Strategy0.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. X: Tension

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Star Wolves 3: Civil War.

    Reviewers of Star Wolves 3: Civil War cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Strategy with Star Wolves 3: Civil War.

    X-Tension is the eagerly awaited expansion pack to X: Beyond the Frontier. The expansion is not limited by a linear plot line but makes use of new ways to expand your empire. You can now take part in missions that are offered to you throughout the game.

    2010StrategySimulation0.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Homeworld Remastered Collection

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of Star Wolves 3: Civil War cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Strategy with Star Wolves 3: Civil War.

    Experience the epic space strategy games that redefined the RTS genre. Control your fleet and build an armada across more than 30 single-player missions. Choose unit types, fleet formations and flight tactics for each strategic situation.

    2015StrategySimulation34.99 USDSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Star Wolves 3: Civil War at current Steam store prices.

  1. The Test

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Star Wolves 3: Civil War on Steam right now. Shares RPG with Star Wolves 3: Civil War.

    You will answer a series of questions that will reveal truths from deep within. These questions may make you uncomfortable, but with great knowledge comes great sacrifice. Can you make it all the way through The Test, and if you do, are you sure you want the answers you seek?

    2020IndieAdventureSimulation1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. shapez

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Star Wolves 3: Civil War on Steam right now. Shares Strategy with Star Wolves 3: Civil War.

    shapez is an easy-going, minimalistic factory building game about the automation of shapes through extraction and satisfying production lines. Adapt to increasingly complex shapes and grow your factory across an infinitely expanding map. Your only limitation is your creativity!

    2020StrategyIndieSimulation0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. The Test: Hypothesis Rising

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Star Wolves 3: Civil War on Steam right now. Shares RPG with Star Wolves 3: Civil War.

    The second chapter in The Test trilogy. Answer a series of in-depth questions to reveal hidden truths about yourself and unlock secrets to discover how your life can change drastically with just a few, slight modifications. ...But are you sure you want the answers you seek?

    2020IndieAdventureSimulation1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. The Test: Final Revelation

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Star Wolves 3: Civil War on Steam right now. Shares RPG with Star Wolves 3: Civil War.

    The third chapter in The Test Trilogy. Answer a series of in-depth questions to reveal hidden truths about yourself and unlock secrets to discover who you really are as a person. The Final Revelation is upon us... but are you sure you TRULY want the answers you seek?

    2020SimulationRPG1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. The NOexistenceN of you AND me

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Star Wolves 3: Civil War on Steam right now. Shares RPG with Star Wolves 3: Civil War.

    Use "game" as a medium to showcase the world of "you/girl". Explore the truth of "you/girl/world" through the form of a "visual novel".

    2024IndieAdventureRPG1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Bejeweled® 3

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Star Wolves 3: Civil War on Steam right now. Shares Strategy with Star Wolves 3: Civil War.

    The biggest, brightest Bejeweled ever! Discover all-new ways to play the world’s #1 puzzle game. Find your perfect match with 8 breathtaking game modes that meet all your moods.

    2010StrategyCasual0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Dictators:No Peace Countryballs

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Star Wolves 3: Civil War on Steam right now. Shares Strategy with Star Wolves 3: Civil War.

    Dictators : No Peace Countryballs is a war simulation and dictator game. This is a fun,simple and some say a funny countryballs game. If you like simulation games, you will love playing Dictators : No Peace. Play as a dictator of your favourite country and colonize the world.

    2020StrategyIndieSimulation0.99 USDSteam ↗
  8. Majesty Gold HD

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Star Wolves 3: Civil War on Steam right now. Shares Strategy with Star Wolves 3: Civil War.

    The High Definition edition of Majesty Gold contains main game, the Northern Expansion Pack as well as 2 new quests and several other graphics and gameplay updates.Majesty is a Real-time strategy game with indirect control – your heroes have a will of their own!

    2009StrategySimulation2.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Free alternatives

Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.

  1. PlanetSide 2

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    PlanetSide 2 is an all-out planetary war, where thousands of players battle as one across enormous continents. Utilize infantry, ground and air vehicles, and teamwork to destroy your enemies in this revolutionary first-person shooter on a massive scale.

    2012ActionMassively MultiplayerFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Endless Sky

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    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.

    2015ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Sunrider: Mask of Arcadius

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Strategy and RPG with Star Wolves 3: Civil War.

    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.

    2014StrategyIndieRPGFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Star Realms

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Strategy with Star Wolves 3: Civil War.

    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!

    2016StrategyFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Girls' Frontline

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Strategy and RPG with Star Wolves 3: Civil War.

    As a Commander for Griffin & Kryuger PMC. Navigate faction power struggles, deploy forces strategically, and work to restore order in a war-torn world.

    2025StrategyRPGFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Quasimorph: End of Dream

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Strategy and RPG with Star Wolves 3: Civil War.

    Quasimorph: End of Dream is the first chapter of the extraction turn-based RPG Quasimorph. Confront your fears in brutal shootouts with PMC -fighters and demons and try to survive to complete your mission and bring the gear back to your spaceship!

    2023StrategyIndieSimulationFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. SPACE / MECH / PILOT

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Strategy and RPG with Star Wolves 3: Civil War.

    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.

    2020StrategyRPGFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Star Shift Origins

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Strategy and RPG with Star Wolves 3: Civil War.

    Star Shift Origins tells the story of the first crew of the Dauntless. Trapped in an alternate reality and on the run, the crew desperately searches for answers while being hunted by the relentless Earth Systems Alliance (ESA).

    2021StrategyIndieRPGFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Star Wolves 3: Civil War

How much does Star Wolves 3: Civil War cost?
Star Wolves 3: Civil War is listed on Steam at 4.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Star Wolves 3: Civil War?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Star Wolves 3: Civil War are Star Wolves, FTL: Faster Than Light, Crying Suns.
Who developed Star Wolves 3: Civil War?
Star Wolves 3: Civil War was developed by Elite Games Team and published by Fulqrum Publishing.

imho.run ranks Steam game alternatives using a mix of collaborative filtering (ALS / iALS / EASE / LightGCN), content scoring over genres, categories, Steam tags, developers, and publishers, plus AI-extracted vibes mined from review text. The page above is generated in seed mode anchored on Star Wolves 3: Civil War.

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