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A space RTS of empire building and colony management with space and street-level ground combat, supporting single-player and online PvP, with a median playtime around 14 hours.
A turn-based space 4X grand strategy game with single- and multiplayer, an isometric view, generally positive reviews, and potentially very long play sessions based on one reviewer.
2006-02-07
An expansive space-based real-time 4X strategy with diplomacy, trade, and influence mechanics, long playtimes (median ~69 hours), and generally positive reviews despite some AI-art and modding complaints.
2024-08-15
A single-player turn-based 4X space strategy about exploring, colonizing, and fighting or negotiating across alien factions, with a satisfying 'one more turn' loop and generally positive but slightly mixed reception.
2017-01-19
A sci-fi strategy game with turn-based tactical combat and empire building, offering single-player and multiplayer/PvP, praised as refined and easy to learn but deep.
2019-08-06
A dense turn-based space strategy where you colonize planets, research tech, and battle or deal with alien races, with reviewers often sinking hundreds of hours into it.
2016-02-25
