Games like Stars in Shadow
If Stars in Shadow is your kind of game, the closest matches are Interstellar Space: Genesis, Pax Nova and Horizon — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its asymmetrical factions feel distinct, atmospheric and chill. 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 Stars in Shadow: Stars in Shadow is a turn-based 4X strategy game and a vivid tribute to the genre classics. Compete with alien factions to explore and colonize nearby starsystems, build fleets to defend against rivals, negotiate or conquer them. Win by unifying the galaxy, through diplomacy or force.
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Interstellar Space: Genesis
WHY THIS
Shares ship customization and an atmospheric mood with Stars in Shadow.
Top pick for Stars in Shadow fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Stars in Shadow.
Interstellar Space: Genesis is a turn-based space 4X strategy game in which you attempt to build a thriving galactic empire. Discover mysteries among the stars, colonize worlds, and engage enemies in tactical turn-based combat on your journey to becoming the ruler of the galaxy!
Pax Nova
WHY THIS
Shares tech tree progression and an atmospheric mood with Stars in Shadow.
Second-strongest match for Stars in Shadow fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Stars in Shadow.
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.
Horizon
WHY THIS
Shares turn based combat and an atmospheric mood with Stars in Shadow.
Third-strongest match for Stars in Shadow fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Stars in Shadow.
Horizon is a turn-based space strategy game of galactic exploration and conquest in which you are in control of humanity’s destiny. You will explore deep space, find new frontiers and discover alien artifacts hidden on long-abandoned planets.
Battlestar Galactica Deadlock
WHY THIS
Shares ship customization with Stars in Shadow.
Ranked #4 for Stars in Shadow fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with Stars in Shadow.
In Battlestar Galactica Deadlock™ you’ll take command of the Colonial Fleet in defense of the Twelve Colonies during the First Cylon War. Lead many different types of ships in this 3D tactical game. Every decision counts, your strategy will be vital – can you ensure mankind’s survival?
The Last Federation
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Stars in Shadow.
Ranked #5 for Stars in Shadow fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Stars in Shadow.
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.
Master of Orion
WHY THIS
Shares mod support and a contemplative mood with Stars in Shadow.
Ranked #6 for Stars in Shadow fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with Stars in Shadow.
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.
Galactic Civilizations III
WHY THIS
Shares ship customization and a contemplative mood with Stars in Shadow.
Ranked #7 for Stars in Shadow fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with Stars in Shadow.
Build a civilization that will stand the test of time in the largest space-based strategy game ever! Choose from dozens of unique races and make a name for yourself across the galaxy through diplomacy, espionage, technological advances, and more.
Aggressors: Ancient Rome
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Stars in Shadow.
Ranked #8 for Stars in Shadow fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with Stars in Shadow.
A mix of deep gameplay and rich historical flavor, Aggressors: Ancient Rome lets you relive history as the ruler of one of the mighty civilizations of the ancient Mediterranean. Choose one of twenty available factions and conquer the world.
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Stellaris
WHY THIS
Shares mod support with Stars in Shadow.
Reviewers of Stars in Shadow cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Strategy with Stars in Shadow.
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.
Master of Orion 2
WHY THIS
Reviewers of Stars in Shadow cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Strategy with Stars in Shadow.
Forge an empire in a universe where population growth is stripping away planetary resources. Colonize unknown planets and trade with other races for their knowledge.
Master of Orion
WHY THIS
Shares mod support and a contemplative mood with Stars in Shadow.
Reviewers of Stars in Shadow cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Strategy with Stars in Shadow.
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.
Space Empires IV Deluxe
WHY THIS
Shares mod support and a contemplative mood with Stars in Shadow.
Reviewers of Stars in Shadow cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Strategy with Stars in Shadow.
The award-winning Space Empires IV Deluxe is the latest edition in the Space Empires series. A grand strategy title in the space 4X (explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate) genre, Space Empires has already found a place in the heart of strategy gamers everywhere.
Age of Wonders
WHY THIS
Shares mod support and an atmospheric mood with Stars in Shadow.
Reviewers of Stars in Shadow cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Strategy with Stars in Shadow.
Welcome to Age of Wonders, the authentic turn based fantasy strategy classic that started the hit series. Age of Wonders’ intimate atmosphere with painterly graphics still shines today. The game’s fully patched up, start building your fantasy empire today!
Space Empires V
WHY THIS
Shares a contemplative mood with Stars in Shadow.
Reviewers of Stars in Shadow cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Strategy with Stars in Shadow.
Space Empires V is the latest edition in the Space Empires series. This new chapter completely updates the UI and takes the player into a real-time rendered 3D universe. Watch space battles played out in glorious detail and realistic effects. Expand, Explore, Exploit, and Exterminate in a huge living breathing galaxy.
Imperium Galactica II
WHY THIS
Shares tech tree progression with Stars in Shadow.
Reviewers of Stars in Shadow cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Strategy with Stars in Shadow.
Reintroducing a classic from the golden era of gaming, the original empire building space RTS, Imperium Galactica 2 is back and looking better than ever with new high-res textures and vivid colors.
Galactic Civilizations IV
WHY THIS
Shares mod support and a contemplative mood with Stars in Shadow.
Reviewers of Stars in Shadow cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Strategy with Stars in Shadow.
Take command of a civilization that has just achieved faster-than-light travel in Galactic Civilizations IV, the newest entry in the award-winning space 4X strategy game series. Explore the galaxy, colonize worlds, shape cultures, make alliances, fight wars and pioneer new technologies.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Stars in Shadow at current Steam store prices.
POSTAL 2
WHY THIS
Priced ~78% under Stars in Shadow on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Stars in Shadow.
Live a week in the life of "The POSTAL Dude"; a hapless everyman just trying to check off some chores. Buying milk, returning an overdue library book, getting Gary Coleman's autograph, what could possibly go wrong?
The Test
WHY THIS
Priced ~56% under Stars in Shadow on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Stars in Shadow.
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?
Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk
WHY THIS
Priced ~67% under Stars in Shadow on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Stars in Shadow.
A short story about what sort of challenges everyday little things can be. Help the girl buy milk, be the first not to disappoint her.
shapez
WHY THIS
Priced ~78% under Stars in Shadow on Steam right now. Shares Strategy and Indie with Stars in Shadow.
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!
The Test: Hypothesis Rising
WHY THIS
Priced ~56% under Stars in Shadow on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Stars in Shadow.
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?
The NOexistenceN of you AND me
WHY THIS
Priced ~56% under Stars in Shadow on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Stars in Shadow.
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".
Shower With Your Dad Simulator 2015: Do You Still Shower With Your Dad
WHY THIS
Priced ~78% under Stars in Shadow on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Stars in Shadow.
"Shower With Your Dad Simulator 2015: Do You Still Shower With Your Dad?" is a fast paced shower-simulation where you shower with your 8-bit dad.It's good, clean fun!
Free alternatives
Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.
Die in the Dungeon: Origins
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Strategy and Indie with Stars in Shadow.
Fight your way through a mysterious dungeon in this deck-building, turn-based roguelike game where you don't use cards, but DICE! Deal with enemies by combining dice on your board, boost their effects with magical relics, and discover the story behind Die in the Dungeon!
Limbus Company
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.
As the Executive Manager of Limbus Company, lead your group of twelve Sinners, venture into the buried facilities of Lobotomy Corporation, and lay claim on the Golden Boughs.
Toribash
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Strategy and Indie with Stars in Shadow.
Toribash is an innovative free-to-play online turn-based fighting game where you’re able to design your own moves. Complete control over character's body, hundreds of game mods and bloody mess with full body dismemberment - you've never been able to annihilate your enemies like that before!
Endless Sky
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Stars in Shadow.
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.
Soda Dungeon
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.
Pop the top on some legendary action with Soda Dungeon, the fresh and fizzy hit mobile RPG adventure, now available on your desktop! Manage your team as you raid the local dungeons, upgrade your tavern, and attract new party members. Gold, legendary items, and more await you.
Card Hunter
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Strategy with Stars in Shadow.
Shuffle your cards and ready your dice - Card Hunter is a fresh new card gaming spin on classic tabletop RPGs. Battle your way through a massive campaign solo or with friends and compete with other players in ranked play and tournaments.
Battle for Wesnoth
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Strategy and Indie with Stars in Shadow.
The Battle for Wesnoth is an open source, turn-based strategy game with a high fantasy theme. Explore the four corners of Irdya in seventeen solo campaigns and dozens of multiplayer maps, taking part in countless adventures as you go.
Soda Dungeon 2
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Stars in Shadow.
Everyone’s favorite laid-back dungeon crawler returns in Soda Dungeon 2. Featuring a new adventure, a whole town to upgrade, crafting, new classes, alternate dimensions, and more! It’s everything you loved about the original plus all the stuff you’ve been asking for.
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Frequently asked about Stars in Shadow
- How much does Stars in Shadow cost?
- Stars in Shadow is listed on Steam at 4.49 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- What games are most similar to Stars in Shadow?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Stars in Shadow are Interstellar Space: Genesis, Pax Nova, Horizon.
- Who developed Stars in Shadow?
- Stars in Shadow was developed by Ashdar Games and published by Iceberg Interactive.
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