# Games like Galactic Civilizations IV

> The closest matches to Galactic Civilizations IV: Galactic Civilizations III, Galactic Civilizations® II: Ultimate Edition, Old World, Stellaris, and Sins of a Solar Empire®: Rebellion. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.

## Similar games, ranked

The full ranked list, 24 games, best match first (the HTML page shows the top 8 as cards).

1. [Galactic Civilizations III](https://imho.run/games/226860/galactic-civilizations-iii) — Also 4X and Grand Strategy, like Galactic Civilizations IV. 6,580 Steam reviews, 78% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/226860/)
2. [Galactic Civilizations® II: Ultimate Edition](https://imho.run/games/202200/galactic-civilizations-ii-ultimate-edition) — Shares ship designer with Galactic Civilizations IV. 797 Steam reviews, 80% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/202200/)
3. [Old World](https://imho.run/games/597180/old-world) — A frequent pick in Galactic Civilizations IV players' libraries, and another RPG. 3,708 Steam reviews, 84% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/597180/)
4. [Stellaris](https://imho.run/games/281990/stellaris) — Also Diplomacy and 4X, like Galactic Civilizations IV. 75,169 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/281990/)
5. [Sins of a Solar Empire®: Rebellion](https://imho.run/games/204880/sins-of-a-solar-empire-rebellion) — A frequent pick in Galactic Civilizations IV players' libraries, and another Action. 7,321 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/204880/)
6. [Terra Invicta](https://imho.run/games/1176470/terra-invicta) — A frequent pick in Galactic Civilizations IV players' libraries, and another Strategy. 6,142 Steam reviews, 83% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1176470/)
7. [ENDLESS Legend™ 2](https://imho.run/games/3407390/endless-legend-2) — Also Diplomacy and 4X, like Galactic Civilizations IV. 4,263 Steam reviews, 83% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3407390/)
8. [Age of Wonders 4](https://imho.run/games/1669000/age-of-wonders-4) — Also 4X and Grand Strategy, like Galactic Civilizations IV. 10,517 Steam reviews, 83% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1669000/)
9. [Master of Orion](https://imho.run/games/298050/master-of-orion) — Shares mod support with Galactic Civilizations IV. 4,703 Steam reviews, 76% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/298050/)
10. [ENDLESS™ Space - Definitive Edition](https://imho.run/games/208140/endless-space-definitive-edition) — Also Diplomacy and 4X, like Galactic Civilizations IV. 4,276 Steam reviews, 79% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/208140/)
11. [AI War 2](https://imho.run/games/573410/ai-war-2) — Also 4X and Grand Strategy, like Galactic Civilizations IV. 950 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/573410/)
12. [Distant Worlds: Universe](https://imho.run/games/261470/distant-worlds-universe) — Also 4X and Grand Strategy, like Galactic Civilizations IV. 1,147 Steam reviews, 71% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/261470/)
13. [Europa Universalis IV](https://imho.run/games/236850/europa-universalis-iv) — Also Diplomacy and 4X, like Galactic Civilizations IV. 47,407 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/236850/)
14. [Fallen Enchantress: Legendary Heroes](https://imho.run/games/228260/fallen-enchantress-legendary-heroes) — Also Diplomacy and 4X, like Galactic Civilizations IV. 1,289 Steam reviews, 78% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/228260/)
15. [Space Empires IV Deluxe](https://imho.run/games/1610/space-empires-iv-deluxe) — Also 4X and Turn-Based Strategy, like Galactic Civilizations IV. 214 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1610/)
16. [Nexus 5X](https://imho.run/games/1983990/nexus-5x) — Also 4X and Turn-Based Strategy, like Galactic Civilizations IV. 717 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1983990/)
17. [Shadow Empire](https://imho.run/games/1154840/shadow-empire) — Also 4X and Grand Strategy, like Galactic Civilizations IV. 1,123 Steam reviews, 82% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1154840/)
18. [Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War](https://imho.run/games/489630/warhammer-40-000-gladius-relics-of-war) — Also 4X and Grand Strategy, like Galactic Civilizations IV. 5,122 Steam reviews, 82% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/489630/)
19. [Pandora: First Contact](https://imho.run/games/287580/pandora-first-contact) — Also 4X and Turn-Based Strategy, like Galactic Civilizations IV. 420 Steam reviews, 63% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/287580/)
20. [Sid Meier's Civilization VII](https://imho.run/games/1295660/sid-meier-s-civilization-vii) — Also Diplomacy and 4X, like Galactic Civilizations IV. 27,101 Steam reviews, 51% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1295660/)
21. [Sword of the Stars: Complete Collection](https://imho.run/games/42890/sword-of-the-stars-complete-collection) — Also 4X and Turn-Based Strategy, like Galactic Civilizations IV. 517 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/42890/)
22. [Knights of Honor II: Sovereign](https://imho.run/games/736820/knights-of-honor-ii-sovereign) — Also 4X and Grand Strategy, like Galactic Civilizations IV. 2,133 Steam reviews, 77% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/736820/)
23. [Outscape](https://imho.run/games/552600/outscape) — Also Diplomacy and 4X, like Galactic Civilizations IV. 299 Steam reviews, 78% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/552600/)
24. [Dominions 6 - Rise of the Pantokrator](https://imho.run/games/2511500/dominions-6-rise-of-the-pantokrator) — Also 4X and Grand Strategy, like Galactic Civilizations IV. 1,365 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2511500/)

## Machine-readable

The same ranked list as JSON from the imho.run API for AI assistants (GET, no key, same site as this page):

- Top 20: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1357210&n=20
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- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=1357210
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/1357210
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## About Galactic Civilizations IV

Galactic Civilizations IV is a turn-based 4X space strategy game released in 2023 by Stardock Entertainment, priced at $39.99 USD and unavailable on Steam Deck. Players create custom civilizations and design their own ships while navigating a sector-based galaxy that lets them develop personal narratives, and the forced-peace mechanics prevent perpetual warfare. Reviewers highlight the immediate reward from player actions and the rich variety of races and lore. Players describe it as both contemplative and epic, with the streamlined late-game turn flow keeping massive campaigns engaging. The game supports online cooperative multiplayer and extensive modding. It holds a 74% positive rating from over 1,500 Steam reviews.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 1357210
- **Developer:** Stardock Entertainment
- **Publisher:** Stardock Entertainment
- **Genres:** Strategy, Simulation
- **Categories:** Multi-player, Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Steam Workshop, Online PvP, Online Co-op, PvP, Family Sharing, Adjustable Text Size, Camera Comfort, Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, Surround Sound, Playable without Timed Input, Adjustable Difficulty, Save Anytime, Co-op
- **Released:** Oct 19, 2023
- **Free to play:** no
- **Platforms:** windows

## Links

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- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1357210&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1357210/)
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