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 25 games similar to Galactic Civilizations for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Web-based, Steam and Mac 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 Tethered. Other Galactic Civilizations like games are FreeOrion, Endless Space, Stellaris and Old Light.

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  1. Browser-based, sci-fi space RTS game.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Online
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  2. Star Ruler is a large scale, real-time grand strategy set in space. Design, build, and take control of potentially thousands of ships, and expand the reach of your empire across the entire galaxy. Research new technologies, capture enemy vessels, and conquer enemy planets on...

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Steam
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  3. Star Traders 4X Empires is a civilization building game based on the Star Traders RPG. Discover more than 100 lost technologies, upgrades, and ship components as you reclaim the Star Traders’ heritage and discover the future.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  4. PBWAutoClient is the Client Side Auto Client Turn Processor for Space Empires V.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Space Empires IV Deluxe
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  5. Automatic turn processing for Space Empires V and Space Empires IV. Set it up once, and all your hosted games can be processed as they become ready. Can even connect to the PBW2 website for you.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Space Empires IV Deluxe
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  6. 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

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
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  7. Remnants of the Precursors is a open source modernization of the 4x strategy game Master of Orion.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  8. AutoPBW icon
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    AutoPBW is a desktop client for PBW used to upload and download game files for Space Empires and other turn-based strategy games supported by the website. It's a (hopefully more user friendly) replacement for both SJ's autohost and se5a's autoclient.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Space Empires IV Deluxe
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  9. Cosmic Supremacy is a FREE tick/turn-based massively multiplayer space strategy game with a 3D 'Galaxy View' interface. Its based on 3-6 week sessions and has user scriptable automation.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
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  10. Browser-based space MMO recreating classic gameplay, featuring real-time multiplayer battles, space exploration with allies, ship upgrades, PvP combat, missions, loot, top-down design, fleet tactics, and free play on any device without installation or downloads.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • Google Chrome
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  11. Star Wolves is a series of space RPG/strategy games that combine tactical combat, crew management, and open-world exploration.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
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  12. Xcraft icon
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    Real time space strategy game. This strategy absorbs for 2 minutes! Here you can find ships of the future, raids on alien planets, riddles of emptiness, secrets of civilizations. Be strong ruler, be brave and wise ruler.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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