Rank 01Why this
Shares tech tree progression with Pax Nova.
- $24.99 (Price checked Nov 7)
- 2017
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The closest matches to Pax Nova: Stars in Shadow, Interstellar Space: Genesis, Master of Orion, Sid Meier's Civilization®: Beyond Earth™, and Horizon. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Also 4X and Grand Strategy, like Pax Nova.
- $29.99 (Price checked Nov 7)
- Deck Playable
- 2019
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- 2016
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Age of Wonders: Planetfall
Why this: Also 4X and Turn-Based, like Pax Nova.
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ENDLESS™ Space - Definitive Edition
Why this: Shares resource management with Pax Nova.
The full ranked list: top 24 games like Pax Nova
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- Released: 2020
- Developer: Grey Wolf Entertainment
- Price: $24.99checked Nov 7
- 53% of 266 reviews
- Genres: Strategy, Indie
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Dual layer combat keeps strategy engaging
- Planet side city building is visually rich
- Pollution mechanics add meaningful choices
- Atmospheric
- Challenging
- Contemplative
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Sid Meier's Civilization VII
Why this: Shares diplomatic negotiation with Pax Nova.
Dune: Spice Wars
Why this: Shares resource management with Pax Nova.
Tiny Civilization
Why this: Shares tech tree progression with Pax Nova.
Emperor of the Fading Suns Enhanced
Why this: Shares tech tree progression and resource management with Pax Nova.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Pax Nova at current Steam store prices.
Final Theory
Why this: Also 4X and Turn-Based, like Pax Nova.
Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War
Why this: Also 4X and Grand Strategy, like Pax Nova.
Star Traders: 4X Empires
Why this: Also Politics and 4X, like Pax Nova.
Nexus 5X
Why this: Also 4X and Turn-Based Combat, like Pax Nova.
Solar Nations 2
Why this: Shares tech tree progression and resource management with Pax Nova.
Free alternatives
Free games the recommender matches to Pax Nova, limited to titles with at least 500 Steam reviews and 80% positive.
Crusader Kings II
Why this: Also Politics and Grand Strategy, like Pax Nova.
Age of Conquest IV
Why this: Also Grand Strategy and Turn-Based, like Pax Nova.
Sunrider: Mask of Arcadius
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Pax Nova.
KARDS - The WW2 Card Game
Why this: Also Turn-Based Combat and Turn-Based Strategy, like Pax Nova.
Girls' Frontline
Why this: Shares resource management with Pax Nova.
About Pax Nova
The closest matches to Pax Nova: Stars in Shadow, Interstellar Space: Genesis, Master of Orion, Sid Meier's Civilization®: Beyond Earth™, and Horizon. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Pax Nova is your kind of game, the closest matches are Stars in Shadow, Interstellar Space: Genesis and Master of Orion — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, challenging and contemplative, and single out its diplomatic negotiation and dual layer combat. 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.
About Pax Nova: 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.
Is Pax Nova worth buying?
Players are split
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 53% of 266 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $24.99 (checked Nov 7).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 9 h when they wrote their review.
- Critics had played a median of 8 h before their negative review.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Dual layer combat keeps strategy engaging
- Planet side city building is visually rich
- Pollution mechanics add meaningful choices
- Space fleet warfare is a fresh twist on 4x
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“There is a great old 4x game called Empire of the Fading Suns. As far as I know, it's the only game that let you fight in space, and then also fight on the surface of planets, with all the planets fully developed like in a game of Civ. It…”
“I can´t recommend this game. Documentation is awful, UI is KINDA functional, but the whole game mechanics makes it feel grindy as hell. Too many clicks, a general lack of convenience for the player, not to mention the weird ram BLACK HOLE…”
People who play it also play: Stars in Shadow, Interstellar Space: Genesis, Master of Orion
Frequently asked about Pax Nova
Can I run it?
How much does Pax Nova cost?
Pax Nova is listed on Steam at 24.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Pax Nova?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Pax Nova are Stars in Shadow, Interstellar Space: Genesis, Master of Orion.
Who developed Pax Nova?
Pax Nova was developed by Grey Wolf Entertainment and published by Iceberg Interactive.