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

    Civilization

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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

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Steam
    • Playstation
    • Nintendo Switch
    • Xbox
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    • Civilization is the most popular Windows, Mac, iPhone & Linux alternative to Galactic Civilizations.

    • Civilization is the most popular commercial alternative to Galactic Civilizations.

    • Civilization is Paid and ProprietaryGalactic Civilizations is also Paid and Proprietary
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    FreeCiv

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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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • BSD
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
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    • FreeCiv is the most popular Web-based alternative to Galactic Civilizations.

    • FreeCiv is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Galactic Civilizations.

    • FreeCiv is Free and Open SourceGalactic Civilizations is Paid and Proprietary
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    FreeOrion

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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
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  5. Endless Space icon

    Endless Space

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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

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Steam
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  6. Stellaris icon

    Stellaris

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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

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Steam
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  7. Sins Of A Solar Empire icon

    Sins Of A Solar Empire

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    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
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  9. Space Empires IV Deluxe icon

    Space Empires IV Deluxe

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    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

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Steam
    • SteamOS
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  10. Sword of the Stars icon

    Sword of the Stars

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    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
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  11. Stellar Monarch icon

    Stellar Monarch

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    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
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  12. Planet Capture icon

    Planet Capture

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    Browser-based, sci-fi space RTS game.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
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    Statebuilder

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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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  14. Uciana icon

    Uciana

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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

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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    • Uciana is the most popular Android & Android Tablet alternative to Galactic Civilizations.

    • Uciana is Paid and ProprietaryGalactic Civilizations is also Paid and Proprietary
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