# Games like ZEPHON

> The closest matches to ZEPHON: Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War, Old World, Songs of Silence, Shadow Empire, and Heroes of Science and Fiction. 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. [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 ZEPHON. 5,122 Steam reviews, 82% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/489630/)
2. [Old World](https://imho.run/games/597180/old-world) — A frequent pick in ZEPHON players' libraries, and another RPG. 3,708 Steam reviews, 84% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/597180/)
3. [Songs of Silence](https://imho.run/games/2195410/songs-of-silence) — A frequent pick in ZEPHON players' libraries, and another Strategy. 900 Steam reviews, 82% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2195410/)
4. [Shadow Empire](https://imho.run/games/1154840/shadow-empire) — Also 4X and Grand Strategy, like ZEPHON. 1,123 Steam reviews, 82% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1154840/)
5. [Heroes of Science and Fiction](https://imho.run/games/2147380/heroes-of-science-and-fiction) — Also 4X and Turn-Based Combat, like ZEPHON. 352 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2147380/)
6. [Dominions 6 - Rise of the Pantokrator](https://imho.run/games/2511500/dominions-6-rise-of-the-pantokrator) — Also 4X and Grand Strategy, like ZEPHON. 1,365 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2511500/)
7. [ENDLESS™ Legend](https://imho.run/games/289130/endless-legend) — Also 4X and Grand Strategy, like ZEPHON. 9,207 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/289130/)
8. [Heart of the Machine](https://imho.run/games/2001070/heart-of-the-machine) — Also 4X and Grand Strategy, like ZEPHON. 1,661 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2001070/)
9. [The Last Federation](https://imho.run/games/273070/the-last-federation) — Also 4X and Grand Strategy, like ZEPHON. 344 Steam reviews, 74% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/273070/)
10. [Age of Wonders: Planetfall](https://imho.run/games/718850/age-of-wonders-planetfall) — Also 4X and Turn-Based, like ZEPHON. 2,768 Steam reviews, 80% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/718850/)
11. [Xenonauts](https://imho.run/games/223830/xenonauts) — Also Grand Strategy and Turn-Based, like ZEPHON. 2,658 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/223830/)
12. [Horizon](https://imho.run/games/236130/horizon) — Also 4X and Grand Strategy, like ZEPHON. 258 Steam reviews, 58% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/236130/)
13. [Oriental Empires](https://imho.run/games/357310/oriental-empires) — A frequent pick in ZEPHON players' libraries, and another Indie. 793 Steam reviews, 74% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/357310/)
14. [The Last Spell](https://imho.run/games/1105670/the-last-spell) — Also Turn-Based Combat, like ZEPHON. 6,473 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1105670/)
15. [Fantasy General II](https://imho.run/games/1025440/fantasy-general-ii) — Also 4X and Grand Strategy, like ZEPHON. 538 Steam reviews, 83% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1025440/)
16. [Mutant Year Zero: Road to Eden](https://imho.run/games/760060/mutant-year-zero-road-to-eden) — Also Turn-Based Combat, like ZEPHON. 6,436 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/760060/)
17. [Rising Lords](https://imho.run/games/835650/rising-lords) — Also Turn-Based Combat, like ZEPHON. 341 Steam reviews, 72% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/835650/)
18. [Pandora: First Contact](https://imho.run/games/287580/pandora-first-contact) — A frequent pick in ZEPHON players' libraries, and another Simulation. 420 Steam reviews, 63% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/287580/)
19. [Galactic Civilizations III](https://imho.run/games/226860/galactic-civilizations-iii) — Also 4X and Grand Strategy, like ZEPHON. 6,580 Steam reviews, 78% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/226860/)
20. [Sid Meier's Civilization®: Beyond Earth™](https://imho.run/games/65980/sid-meier-s-civilization-beyond-earth) — Also 4X and Grand Strategy, like ZEPHON. 9,997 Steam reviews, 58% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/65980/)
21. [Nexus 5X](https://imho.run/games/1983990/nexus-5x) — Also 4X and Turn-Based Combat, like ZEPHON. 717 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1983990/)
22. [Total War: WARHAMMER](https://imho.run/games/364360/total-war-warhammer) — A frequent pick in ZEPHON players' libraries, and another Action. 18,120 Steam reviews, 82% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/364360/)
23. [Sins of a Solar Empire®: Rebellion](https://imho.run/games/204880/sins-of-a-solar-empire-rebellion) — Also 4X and Grand Strategy, like ZEPHON. 7,321 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/204880/)
24. [Panzer Corps 2](https://imho.run/games/1072040/panzer-corps-2) — Also Grand Strategy and Turn-Based, like ZEPHON. 1,815 Steam reviews, 84% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1072040/)

## 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=1481170&n=20
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- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=1481170
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/1481170
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## About ZEPHON

ZEPHON is a turn-based 4X strategy game from Proxy Studios, the developers behind Warhammer 40,000: Gladius. Set in a post-apocalyptic Lovecraftian sci-fi world, the game challenges players to guide survivors through a hostile future filled with unexpected disasters and eldritch horrors. Key mechanics include a commit-to-move system, world-map combat without city conquest, and visibility-based tension. Reviewers highlight the atmospheric and immersive tone, with combat unfolding directly on the world map creating a distinctive strategic experience. The game runs Playable on Steam Deck, supports solo play, and offers long sessions for those seeking a challenging strategy experience. Currently priced at $39.99 with an 85% positive rating from 1079 Steam reviews.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 1481170
- **Developer:** Proxy Studios
- **Publisher:** Proxy Studios
- **Genres:** Strategy, RPG
- **Categories:** Multi-player, Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Shared/Split Screen, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online PvP, Shared/Split Screen PvP, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Remote Play Together, LAN PvP, LAN Co-op, PvP, Steam Workshop, Family Sharing, Adjustable Text Size, Subtitle Options, Camera Comfort, Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, Playable without Timed Input, Mouse Only Option, Adjustable Difficulty, Save Anytime, Co-op
- **Released:** Nov 8, 2024
- **Free to play:** no
- **Platforms:** windows, linux

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/1481170/zephon)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1481170&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1481170/)
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