Sword of the Stars (Series) Alternatives

Sword of the Stars is described as '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' and is an game in the games category. There are more than 10 games similar to Sword of the Stars for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Steam, Linux, Android and Android Tablet apps. The best Sword of the Stars alternative is FreeOrion, which is both free and Open Source. Other Sword of the Stars like games are Endless Space, Stellaris, Sins Of A Solar Empire and Galactic Civilizations.

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  1. 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
     
  2. 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
     
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    Comments about Endless Space as an Alternative to Sword of the Stars
    Aleksandr Dikov
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    Similar strategic part of gameplay.

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    • Endless Space is Paid and ProprietarySword of the Stars is also Paid and Proprietary
  3. 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.

    20 Stellaris alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Steam
     
  4. 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

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  5. Galactic Civilizations 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.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Steam
     
  6. 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
     
  7. 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
     
  8. 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...

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

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

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  10. 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
     
  11. 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
     
  12. Star Wolves is a series of space RPG/strategy games that combine tactical combat, crew management, and open-world exploration.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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