Galactic Civilizations (Series) Alternatives

Galactic Civilizations is described as 'III is the largest strategy sandbox ever made. Start with a single world and expand across the galaxy through diplomacy, trade, cultural hegemony or military conquest in this single-player or multiplayer 4X strategy game' and is an game in the games category. There are more than 10 games similar to Galactic Civilizations for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Steam, Mac and Web-based apps. The best Galactic Civilizations alternative is Civilization. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try FreeCiv or FreeOrion. Other Galactic Civilizations like games are Endless Space, Stellaris, Sins Of A Solar Empire and Space Empires IV Deluxe.

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  1. Civilization icon
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    Turn-based 4X (explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate) strategy game series where players build a thriving civilization through ages of advancements.

    37 Civilization alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Steam
    • Playstation
    • Nintendo Switch
    • Xbox
     
  2. FreeCiv icon
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    Freeciv is an open-source, turn-based strategy game based on Civilization II. Inspired by the history of human civilization, the game commences in prehistory and your mission is to lead your tribe from the stone age to the space age...

    37 FreeCiv alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • BSD
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
     
  3. FreeOrion icon
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    FreeOrion is a turn-based space empire and galactic conquest (4X) computer game being designed and built by the FreeOrion project. FreeOrion is inspired by the tradition of the Master of Orion games, but is not a clone or remake of that series or any other game.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  4. Endless Space icon
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    Endless Space 2 will put you in the fascinating role of a leader guiding a civilization in making its first steps into the cold depths of interstellar space. You will explore mysterious star systems, discover the secrets of ancient races, develop advanced technologies of...

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Steam
     
  5. Stellaris icon
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    Explore a vast galaxy full of wonder in Stellaris, the evolution of the 4X strategy genre with space exploration at its core.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Steam
     
  6. Engage in real-time space combat that fuses 4X elements, empire management, diplomacy, economic strategy, customizable fleets, mod support, and persistent large-scale battles across dynamic, replayable star systems and multiple victory conditions for strategic depth.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  7. The award-winning Space Empires IV Deluxe is the latest edition in the Space Empires series. A grand strategy title in the space 4X (explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate) genre, Space Empires has already found a place in the heart of strategy gamers everywhere.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Steam
    • SteamOS
     
  8. It is the year 2405, and human scientists have discovered a new technology that allows travel from star to star at speeds faster than light. But tragedy strikes, as Earth is ravaged by an alien force. The dawning of a new era was stymied by a grim, new reality...

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Steam
     
  9. Turn based, 4X, empire space builder, singleplayer, asymmetric, Emperor focused grand strategy. The game is a fast-paced, turn-based space empire builder with no micromanagement, asymmetric mechanics, and that focuses on you as the emperor.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Steam
     
  10. Uciana icon
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    Build your own space faring empire in this true 4X mobile game. Discover new technologies, other alien races, derelict ships and much more as you spread your Empire to the Stars. The galaxy maps and star systems are procedurally generated, so with every game there will be...

    18 Uciana alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
     
  11. Browser-based, sci-fi space RTS game.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Online
     
  12. Statebuilder icon
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    Statebuilder is a 4X strategy game in a historical setting where players direct an empire from the early dawn of civilization to modern times. The browser-based game is built to be fast but attractive and highly playable with an advanced AI that plays just like real players...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
     
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