Computed from player tags · Not ranked by quality
24 games like Galactic Civilizations III (2026)
Every game below overlaps with Galactic Civilizations III on things players said about it rather than on our opinion of what feels alike. Each entry shows what it matched on, so you can throw out the ones matching on the part you did not care about.
The games like Galactic Civilizations III on a map
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The short version
- Closest match: ENDLESS Space 2, which both open world, science fiction, war and strategy.
- Galactic Civilizations III is tagged Aliens, Sci-fi, 4X, Turn-Based Strategy, Sandbox, 3D, Grand Strategy, Moddable by Steam players. Those tags are what the matching runs on.
- 24 games qualify, each with at least fifty player reviews behind its sentiment figure.
- 3 are free to download, so you can test the resemblance yourself at no cost.
- 1 are from the same studio: Sins of a Solar Empire: Rebellion.
Why players value Galactic Civilizations III
The five things Steam players tag Galactic Civilizations III with most. This is the yardstick every game below is measured against: the closer a game matches these, the more it is likely to scratch the same itch.
- Aliens
- Sci-fi
- 4X
- Turn-Based Strategy
- Sandbox
| Reception | on Steam (77% of 10,391) |
|---|---|
| Watch-outs | no widespread problems reported by players |
| Price | $29.99 |
Tags, sentiment and reported problems come from Steam players; the story line is from Wikipedia. We do not add a written opinion of our own.
How these were matched
Steam tags carry the most weight, because players apply them and they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Souls-like, Atmospheric and Cozy exist as tags and as nothing else, which is exactly the vocabulary this question needs. Formal genres count for less, themes and a shared studio for more.
Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are thrown out before matching. Nearly everything is tagged Singleplayer, so matching on it is matching on nothing. That cutoff is computed from the catalogue rather than fixed, so it moves as the catalogue grows.
All 24, closest first
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ENDLESS Space 2
Why it matched: both open world, science fiction, war and strategy; shares 10 player tags including Strategy, Space and Sci-fi; released around the same time (2017).
ENDLESS Space™ 2 is a Strategic Space Opera, featuring the compelling “just one more turn” gameplay, set in the mysterious ENDLESS Universe™. As the leader of your civilization, will you impose your vision and build the greatest stellar empire?
ENDLESS Space 2 at a glance Released 2017 Studio AMPLITUDE Studios Player sentiment 83% positive of 23,056 Price $7.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.4/10 · Steam: (83% of 23,056)
Matches Galactic Civilizations III on: 4 of 5 — Sci-fi, 4X, Turn-Based Strategy, Sandbox
Why players like it: Strategy, Space, Sci-fi, 4X, Turn-Based Strategy — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Galactic Civilizations III: $7.99 — $22.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Galactic Civilizations III:StrategySpaceSci-fi4XTurn-Based StrategyTurn-BasedGrand StrategyWar
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Sins of a Solar Empire: Rebellion
Why it matched: made by the same studio, Ironclad Games Corporation; both open world, science fiction, war and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Space, Strategy and 4X; released around the same time (2012).
Command a space-faring empire in Sins of a Solar Empire: Rebellion, the new stand-alone expansion that combines 4X depth with real-time strategy gameplay.
Sins of a Solar Empire: Rebellion at a glance Released 2012 Studio Ironclad Games Corporation Player sentiment 93% positive of 16,339 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: (93% of 16,339)
Matches Galactic Civilizations III on: 3 of 5 — Sci-fi, 4X, Sandbox
Why players like it: Management, Diplomacy, Online Co-Op, Multiplayer, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Galactic Civilizations III: $19.99 — $10.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Galactic Civilizations III:SpaceStrategy4XGrand StrategySandboxSci-fi3D
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ENDLESS Space - Definitive Edition
Why it matched: both open world, science fiction and strategy; shares 10 player tags including Strategy, 4X and Space; released around the same time (2012).
ENDLESS Space™ is a turn-based 4X strategy game, covering the space colonization age in the ENDLESS Universe™, where you can control every aspect of your civilization as you strive for galactic domination.
ENDLESS Space - Definitive Edition at a glance Released 2012 Studio AMPLITUDE Studios Player sentiment 81% positive of 9,598 Price $2.49 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.1/10 · Steam: (81% of 9,598)
Matches Galactic Civilizations III on: 5 of 5 — Aliens, Sci-fi, 4X, Turn-Based Strategy, Sandbox
Why players like it: Strategy, 4X, Space, Sci-fi, Turn-Based Strategy — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Galactic Civilizations III: $2.49 — $27.50 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Galactic Civilizations III:Strategy4XSpaceSci-fiTurn-Based StrategyTurn-BasedFuturisticGrand Strategy
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EVE Online
Why it matched: both open world, science fiction, war and strategy; shares 8 player tags including Space, Sci-fi and Sandbox.
Over 20 years of legendary space battles! Explore a massive living universe of danger and opportunity in a challenging and highly rewarding space adventure. Fight, trade, build, and connect with a universe driven and shaped directly by players.
EVE Online at a glance Released 2003 Studio Simon & Schuster Player sentiment 73% positive of 39,389 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.1/10 · Steam: (73% of 39,389)
Matches Galactic Civilizations III on: 2 of 5 — Sci-fi, Sandbox
Why players like it: Space, Free to Play, Massively Multiplayer, Open World, Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Galactic Civilizations III: Free — free
Watch-outs: players report monetisation inside the game (details)
Shared with Galactic Civilizations III:SpaceSci-fiSandboxPvPStrategyWarPvELore-Rich
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Sid Meier's Civilization: Beyond Earth
Why it matched: both science fiction and strategy; shares 11 player tags including Strategy, Turn-Based Strategy and Sci-fi; released around the same time (2014).
Sid Meier’s Civilization: Beyond Earth is a new science-fiction-themed entry into the award winning Civilization series. As part of an expedition sent to find a home beyond Earth, lead your people into a new frontier, explore and colonize an alien planet and create a new civilization in space.
Sid Meier's Civilization: Beyond Earth at a glance Released 2014 Studio Firaxis Games Player sentiment 61% positive of 23,140 Price $39.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.3/10 · Steam: (61% of 23,140)
Matches Galactic Civilizations III on: 4 of 5 — Aliens, Sci-fi, 4X, Turn-Based Strategy
Why players like it: Strategy, Turn-Based Strategy, Sci-fi, Space, 4X — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Galactic Civilizations III: $39.99 — $10.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Galactic Civilizations III:StrategyTurn-Based StrategySci-fiSpace4XTurn-BasedFuturisticAliens
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VEGA Conflict
Why it matched: both open world, science fiction, war and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Space, Strategy and Sandbox; released around the same time (2015).
Stake your claim, command your fleets, and wage epic war in space.
VEGA Conflict at a glance Released 2015 Studio KIXEYE Player sentiment 59% positive of 5,029 Price Not listed Verdict: GamingPickz Score 5.4/10 · Steam: (59% of 5,029)
Matches Galactic Civilizations III on: 2 of 5 — Sci-fi, Sandbox
Why players like it: Free to Play, 2D, Space, Massively Multiplayer, Strategy — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Galactic Civilizations III:SpaceStrategySandboxPvEPvPSci-fiWar
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Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition
Why it matched: both open world, war and strategy; shares 8 player tags including Strategy, Turn-Based Strategy and Grand Strategy.
Spanning the most turbulent era in Western history, your quest for territory and power takes you through Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and even onto the shores of the New World.
Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition at a glance Released 2006 Studio CREATIVE ASSEMBLY Player sentiment 96% positive of 36,357 Price $24.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: (96% of 36,357)
Matches Galactic Civilizations III on: 3 of 5 — 4X, Turn-Based Strategy, Sandbox
Why players like it: Strategy, Medieval, Historical, Turn-Based Strategy, Grand Strategy — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Galactic Civilizations III: $24.99 — $5.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Galactic Civilizations III:StrategyTurn-Based StrategyGrand StrategyWarModdableTurn-BasedSandbox4X
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Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War
Why it matched: both science fiction, war and strategy; shares 8 player tags including Strategy, 4X and Turn-Based Strategy; released around the same time (2018).
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.
Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War at a glance Released 2018 Studio Proxy Studios Player sentiment 82% positive of 18,647 Price $39.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.1/10 · Steam: (82% of 18,647)
Matches Galactic Civilizations III on: 3 of 5 — Sci-fi, 4X, Turn-Based Strategy
Why players like it: Strategy, Warhammer 40K, 4X, Turn-Based Strategy, Turn-Based — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Galactic Civilizations III: $39.99 — $10.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Galactic Civilizations III:Strategy4XTurn-Based StrategyTurn-BasedHex GridSci-fiGrand StrategyWar
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PlanetSide 2
Why it matched: both open world, science fiction, war and strategy; shares 6 player tags including Sci-fi, War and PvP; released around the same time (2012).
PlanetSide 2 is an all-out planetary war, where thousands of players battle as one across enormous continents. Utilize infantry, ground and air vehicles, and teamwork to destroy your enemies in this revolutionary first-person shooter on a massive scale.
PlanetSide 2 at a glance Released 2012 Studio Rogue Planet Games Player sentiment 80% positive of 74,813 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.6/10 · Steam: (80% of 74,813)
Matches Galactic Civilizations III on: 1 of 5 — Sci-fi
Why players like it: Free to Play, FPS, Massively Multiplayer, Shooter, Action — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Galactic Civilizations III: Free — free
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Galactic Civilizations III:Sci-fiWarPvPFuturisticStrategySpace
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Anno 2205
Why it matched: both open world, science fiction and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Strategy, Futuristic and 4X; released around the same time (2015).
In Anno 2205™, you join humankind‘s next step into the future with the promise to build a better tomorrow. You conquer Earth, establishing rich, bustling cities and grand industrial complexes, but to secure the prosperity of your people, you must travel into space.
Anno 2205 at a glance Released 2015 Studio Blue Byte Player sentiment 70% positive of 6,335 Price $39.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.4/10 · Steam: (70% of 6,335)
Matches Galactic Civilizations III on: 3 of 5 — Sci-fi, 4X, Sandbox
Why players like it: City Builder, Strategy, Simulation, Futuristic, 4X — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Galactic Civilizations III: $39.99 — $10.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Galactic Civilizations III:StrategyFuturistic4XSci-fiSpaceSandbox3D
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Stormgate
Why it matched: both science fiction, war and strategy; shares 8 player tags including Strategy, War and Futuristic.
Stormgate is a free-to-play real-time strategy game with a full single-player campaign, 3-player co-op, and PvP versus modes on over 60 maps. Our Editor is also freely available for you to craft just about any custom game mode you can imagine. Join our development journey today!
Stormgate at a glance Released 2025 Studio Frost Giant Studios Player sentiment 47% positive of 9,243 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 4.7/10 · Steam: (47% of 9,243)
Matches Galactic Civilizations III on: none of the top five directly; it matched on other tags below
Why players like it: Early Access, RTS, Base-Building, Strategy, Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Galactic Civilizations III: Free — free
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Galactic Civilizations III:StrategyWarFuturisticPvPModdablePvE3DSpace
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Planetary Annihilation: TITANS
Why it matched: both science fiction, war and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Strategy, Sci-fi and War; released around the same time (2015).
Wage war across entire solar systems with massive armies at your command. Annihilate enemy forces with world-shattering TITAN-class units, and demolish planets with massive super weapons!
Planetary Annihilation: TITANS at a glance Released 2015 Studio Planetary Annihilation Inc Player sentiment 84% positive of 14,694 Price $29.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.2/10 · Steam: (84% of 14,694)
Matches Galactic Civilizations III on: 1 of 5 — Sci-fi
Why players like it: RTS, Strategy, Real Time Tactics, Multiplayer, Base-Building — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Galactic Civilizations III: $29.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Galactic Civilizations III:StrategySci-fiWarPvPSpaceGrand StrategyFuturistic
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Age of History II
Why it matched: both open world, war and strategy; shares 6 player tags including Strategy, War and Grand Strategy; released around the same time (2018).
Age of History II is a grand strategy wargame that is simple to learn yet hard to master.Your objective is to use military tactics and cunning diplomacy to either unify the world, or conquer it.Will the world bleed out or bow before you? The choice is yours..
Age of History II at a glance Released 2018 Studio Łukasz Jakowski Player sentiment 90% positive of 49,963 Price $5.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: (90% of 49,963)
Matches Galactic Civilizations III on: 2 of 5 — Turn-Based Strategy, Sandbox
Why players like it: Strategy, Historical, War, Grand Strategy, Turn-Based Strategy — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Galactic Civilizations III: $5.99 — $24.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Galactic Civilizations III:StrategyWarGrand StrategyTurn-Based StrategyTurn-BasedSandbox
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Battle Brothers
Why it matched: both open world, war and strategy; shares 6 player tags including Strategy, Turn-Based Strategy and War; released around the same time (2017).
Lead a mercenary company in this tactical RPG set in a medieval fantasy world. Chase fame and fortune as you choose where to go, who to recruit, which contracts to pursue, and how to train and equip your men in a procedurally generated open world campaign.
Battle Brothers at a glance Released 2017 Studio Overhype Studios Player sentiment 88% positive of 28,671 Price $8.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.7/10 · Steam: (88% of 28,671)
Matches Galactic Civilizations III on: 2 of 5 — Turn-Based Strategy, Sandbox
Why players like it: Strategy, RPG, Medieval, Open World, Turn-Based Tactics — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Galactic Civilizations III: $8.99 — $21.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Galactic Civilizations III:StrategyTurn-Based StrategyWarSandboxModdableTurn-Based
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Total War: THREE KINGDOMS
Why it matched: both open world, war and strategy; shares 6 player tags including Strategy, War and Turn-Based Strategy; released around the same time (2019).
Unite Ancient China under your rule through a thrilling blend of turn-based empire building and real-time battles. Use the Guanxi System and diplomacy to forge alliances, and build powerful armies with hundreds of unique infantry, cavalry and war machine units.
Total War: THREE KINGDOMS at a glance Released 2019 Studio CREATIVE ASSEMBLY Player sentiment 82% positive of 93,602 Price $39.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.7/10 · Steam: (82% of 93,602)
Matches Galactic Civilizations III on: 2 of 5 — Turn-Based Strategy, Sandbox
Why players like it: Strategy, Historical, War, Turn-Based Strategy, Grand Strategy — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Galactic Civilizations III: $39.99 — $10.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Galactic Civilizations III:StrategyWarTurn-Based StrategyGrand StrategyTurn-BasedSandbox
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Halo Wars
Why it matched: both open world, science fiction, war and strategy; shares 5 player tags including Strategy, Sci-fi and War.
Halo Wars: Definitive Edition is an enhanced version of the real-time strategy classic, Halo Wars, updated to run natively on PC. Halo Wars: Definitive Edition includes improved graphics, new achievements and all of the DLC created for the landmark real-time strategy game.
Halo Wars at a glance Released 2009 Studio Not recorded Player sentiment 91% positive of 9,517 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.5/10 · Steam: (91% of 9,517)
Matches Galactic Civilizations III on: 3 of 5 — Aliens, Sci-fi, Sandbox
Why players like it: Strategy, RTS, Base-Building, Multiplayer, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Galactic Civilizations III: $19.99 — $10.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Galactic Civilizations III:StrategySci-fiWarAliensSandbox
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X4: Foundations
Why it matched: both open world, science fiction and strategy; shares 6 player tags including Sandbox, Space and Grand Strategy; released around the same time (2018).
Your journey to building a vast space empire begins behind the controls of a single ship. Explore, trade, fight, and build as you rise to command fleets, stations, and entire economies in a living, fully simulated universe that reacts to every decision.
X4: Foundations at a glance Released 2018 Studio Egosoft Player sentiment 80% positive of 30,064 Price $49.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.1/10 · Steam: (80% of 30,064)
Matches Galactic Civilizations III on: 1 of 5 — Sandbox
Why players like it: Space Sim, Simulation, Sandbox, Economy, Space — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Galactic Civilizations III: $49.99 — $20.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Galactic Civilizations III:SandboxSpaceGrand StrategyStrategy3DProcedural Generation
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Surviving Mars
Why it matched: both open world, science fiction and strategy; shares 6 player tags including Strategy, Space and Sci-fi; released around the same time (2018).
There will be challenges to overcome. Execute your strategy and improve your colony’s chances of survival while unlocking the mysteries of this alien world. Are you ready? Mars is waiting for you.
Surviving Mars at a glance Released 2018 Studio Haemimont Games Player sentiment 80% positive of 28,730 Price Not listed Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.2/10 · Steam: (80% of 28,730)
Matches Galactic Civilizations III on: 2 of 5 — Sci-fi, Sandbox
Why players like it: Colony Sim, City Builder, Strategy, Survival, Space — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Galactic Civilizations III:StrategySpaceSci-fiSandboxFuturisticModdable
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Dune: Spice Wars
Why it matched: both science fiction, war and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Sci-fi, Strategy and 4X.
A 4X real-time strategy game from the developers of the critically acclaimed Northgard. Set in Frank Herbert’s groundbreaking Dune universe, you must lead your faction and battle for control and dominance over the harsh desert planet of Arrakis.
Dune: Spice Wars at a glance Released 2023 Studio Shiro Games Player sentiment 79% positive of 13,549 Price $34.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.8/10 · Steam: (79% of 13,549)
Matches Galactic Civilizations III on: 2 of 5 — Sci-fi, 4X
Why players like it: Management, Singleplayer, Sci-fi, Strategy, RTS — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Galactic Civilizations III: $34.99 — $5.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Galactic Civilizations III:Sci-fiStrategy4XGrand StrategyWarPvPPvE
- 20
HUMANKIND
Why it matched: both open world, war and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Strategy, Turn-Based Strategy and 4X.
Rewrite history by shaping a civilization as unique as you are. Combine 60 cultures from the Ancient Era to the Modern Age to lead your empire to victory. Build thriving cities, outsmart rivals in epic battles, spread your influence and leave your mark on HUMANKIND™.
HUMANKIND at a glance Released 2021 Studio AMPLITUDE Studios Player sentiment 69% positive of 28,708 Price $4.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.4/10 · Steam: (69% of 28,708)
Matches Galactic Civilizations III on: 2 of 5 — 4X, Turn-Based Strategy
Why players like it: Strategy, Turn-Based Strategy, 4X, Multiplayer, City Builder — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Galactic Civilizations III: $4.99 — $25.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Galactic Civilizations III:StrategyTurn-Based Strategy4XGrand StrategyTurn-BasedWarHex Grid
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Supreme Commander: Forged Alliance
Why it matched: both science fiction, war and strategy; shares 6 player tags including Strategy, Sci-fi and Grand Strategy; released around the same time (2011).
The last days of man are at hand.. Two years after the Infinite War the once great warring nations now lie in ruins, and humanity’s hope for a brighter future is nothing but a bitter memory. A new, seemingly unstoppable enemy, supported by the zealots of The Order, now seeks to eradicate mankind: UEF, Aeon Loyalist, and Cybran alike.
Supreme Commander: Forged Alliance at a glance Released 2011 Studio Gas Powered Games Player sentiment 97% positive of 14,353 Price $12.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: (97% of 14,353)
Matches Galactic Civilizations III on: 1 of 5 — Sci-fi
Why players like it: Strategy, RTS, Sci-fi, Multiplayer, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Galactic Civilizations III: $12.99 — $17.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Galactic Civilizations III:StrategySci-fiGrand StrategyModdableWarSpace
- 22
Crysis 3
Why it matched: both open world, science fiction and war; shares 6 player tags including Aliens, Sci-fi and Sandbox; released around the same time (2013).
Experience the single-player experience from the iconic first-person shooter, Crysis 3, optimized to take advantage of today's hardware in Crysis 3 Remastered.
Crysis 3 at a glance Released 2013 Studio Crytek UK Player sentiment 88% positive of 8,191 Price $13.49 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.4/10 · Steam: (88% of 8,191)
Matches Galactic Civilizations III on: 3 of 5 — Aliens, Sci-fi, Sandbox
Why players like it: Action, FPS, Shooter, Aliens, Sci-fi — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Galactic Civilizations III: $13.49 — $16.50 cheaper
Watch-outs: players report performance and stutter, crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Galactic Civilizations III:AliensSci-fiSandboxFuturisticWarPvE
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Dyson Sphere Program
Why it matched: both open world, science fiction and strategy; shares 6 player tags including Space, Sci-fi and Sandbox.
Build the most efficient intergalactic factory in space simulation strategy game Dyson Sphere Program! Harness the power of stars, collect resources, plan and design production lines and develop your interstellar factory from a small space workshop to a galaxy-wide industrial empire.
Dyson Sphere Program at a glance Released 2021 Studio Youthcat Studio Player sentiment 97% positive of 91,586 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.5/10 · Steam: (97% of 91,586)
Matches Galactic Civilizations III on: 2 of 5 — Sci-fi, Sandbox
Why players like it: Automation, Space, Base-Building, Building, Open World — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Galactic Civilizations III: $19.99 — $10.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Galactic Civilizations III:SpaceSci-fiSandboxStrategy3DThird Person
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Crusader Kings III
Why it matched: both open world, war and strategy; shares 6 player tags including Strategy, Grand Strategy and Sandbox.
Love, fight, scheme, and claim greatness. Determine your noble house’s legacy in the sprawling grand strategy of Crusader Kings III. Death is only the beginning as you guide your dynasty’s bloodline in the rich and larger-than-life simulation of the Middle Ages.
Crusader Kings III at a glance Released 2020 Studio Development Studio Player sentiment 90% positive of 143,235 Price $49.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: (90% of 143,235)
Matches Galactic Civilizations III on: 2 of 5 — 4X, Sandbox
Why players like it: Strategy, Medieval, Grand Strategy, Simulation, RPG — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Galactic Civilizations III: $49.99 — $20.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Galactic Civilizations III:StrategyGrand StrategySandboxWar4XModdable
Common questions
What game is most like Galactic Civilizations III?
ENDLESS Space 2, on the evidence we have. It both open world, science fiction, war and strategy. That is a statement about overlap, not a promise you will like it as much: two games can share every tag and still feel different to play.
How is "similar to Galactic Civilizations III" decided?
By overlap on the tags Steam players applied to each game, the formal genres, the themes both sit in, and whether the same studio made them. Tags carry the most weight because players write them, so they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are ignored: matching on "Singleplayer" is matching on nothing. Every entry below shows exactly what it matched on.
Are these ranked by quality?
No. They are ordered by how much they overlap with Galactic Civilizations III. Where two games overlap equally, the better received one goes first, but that only moves a game a place or two. Each entry shows its own player sentiment so you can weigh that separately.
What else did the makers of Galactic Civilizations III do?
Sins of a Solar Empire: Rebellion is also from Stardock Entertainment, and appears in the list below for that reason as well as on tag overlap.
Do you get paid for these recommendations?
No. The order is computed from tag and genre overlap and nothing else. No placement here can be bought, and a game appearing high on this page is a statement about resemblance rather than an endorsement.