Games like Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War
If Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War is your kind of game, the closest matches are Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI, ZEPHON and Panzer Corps 2 — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its unique faction playstyles, challenging and immersive. 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 →Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War is a turn-based 4X strategy game set on a single planet where four factions fight for dominance in the grim darkness of the Warhammer 40,000 universe. Released in 2018 by Proxy Studios and published by Slitherine Ltd., the game costs $39.99 USD and is playable on Steam Deck. Players manage faction politics, customize units, and use tactical positioning across procedurally generated maps. Reviewers and players describe the experience as challenging and immersive, highlighting the unique playstyles of each faction, endless variety of maps and challenges, and active developer support and updates. The game holds an 82% positive rating from over 5,100 Steam reviews with a Metacritic score of 71.
About Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War: Warhammer 40,000: Gladius – Relics of War brings you to a world of terror and violence. Four factions will engage in a brutal war for dominance over the planet’s resources. In the first turn-based 4X strategy game set in Warhammer 40,000 you will lead one of four unique factions.
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Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI
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Shares faction politics, procedural generation and an immersive mood with Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War.
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Expand your empire, advance your culture and go head-to-head against history’s greatest leaders. Will your civilization stand the test of time?
ZEPHON
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Shares an immersive mood with Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War.
Second-strongest match for Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War.
From the developers of Warhammer 40,000: Gladius, ZEPHON is a post-apocalyptic 4X strategy game built on Proxy’s unique tactical combat system. Guide survivors through a turbulent future, navigating unexpected disasters, eldritch horror and cyberpunk monstrosities. What will you do to survive?
Panzer Corps 2
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Shares a challenging mood with Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War.
Third-strongest match for Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War.
Panzer Corps 2 is the ultimate Second World War strategy game! Enjoy the time-proven gameplay formula which has been appreciated by millions of players over the years, brought to a whole new level of refinement up to the latest technical standards.
Old World
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Shares an immersive mood with Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War.
Ranked #4 for Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War.
Old World is a revolutionary new historical strategy game where you lead your dynasty over generations of rule against rival kings and queens. Wage massive wars, manage your court, and build a dynasty — or watch your empire crumble to dust. What legacy will you leave behind?
Dominions 6 - Rise of the Pantokrator
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Shares faction politics, procedural generation and an immersive mood with Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War.
Ranked #5 for Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War.
In Dominions 6 you take control of a powerful being that rules a nation and aspires to godhood. The type of Pretender Gods can vary from magically powerful arch mages to old dragons or an enormous tree. Dominions is a deep 4x turn based strategy game with a very large variety of spells and units.
Fantasy General II
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Shares an immersive mood with Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War.
Ranked #6 for Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War.
The fantasy wargaming classic is back! Lead powerful heroes and mighty armies into battle in this critically acclaimed turn-based strategy milestone. Level up and train your units and guide them through a gripping story campaign to decide the fate of a world on the brink of destruction.
Shadow Empire
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Shares faction politics, procedural generation and an immersive mood with Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War.
Ranked #7 for Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War.
Shadow Empire is a deep turn-based 4X wargame with a unique blend of military focus, procedurally generated content and role-playing features. Players take the seat of the supreme ruler of a small nation, with the goal of reconquering a devastated planet.
Demise of Nations
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Shares a challenging mood with Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War.
Ranked #8 for Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War.
Demise of Nations is a 4X turn-based grand strategy wargame covering the rise of Rome till the fall of modern civilization.
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Xenon Valkyrie
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Shares procedural generation and a challenging mood with Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War.
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ZEPHON
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Shares an immersive mood with Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War.
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From the developers of Warhammer 40,000: Gladius, ZEPHON is a post-apocalyptic 4X strategy game built on Proxy’s unique tactical combat system. Guide survivors through a turbulent future, navigating unexpected disasters, eldritch horror and cyberpunk monstrosities. What will you do to survive?
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Sid Meier's Civilization® V
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Frequently asked about Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War
- Does Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War run on Steam Deck?
- Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War 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 Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War cost?
- Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War is listed on Steam at 39.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- Does Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War have multiplayer or co-op?
- Yes — Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online PvP).
- What games are most similar to Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War are Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI, ZEPHON, Panzer Corps 2.
- Who developed Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War?
- Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War was developed by Proxy Studios and published by Slitherine Ltd..
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