Stellaris Alternatives

Stellaris is described as 'Explore a vast galaxy full of wonder in Stellaris, the evolution of the 4X strategy genre with space exploration at its core' and is an game in the games category. There are more than 10 games similar to Stellaris for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Steam, Linux, Web-based and Android apps. The best Stellaris alternative is Spore. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try FreeOrion or Star Traders 4X Empires. Other Stellaris like games are Endless Space, Sins Of A Solar Empire, Galactic Civilizations and Space Empires IV Deluxe.

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  1. Spore icon
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    Spore is a multi-genre single-player god game developed by Maxis and designed by Will Wright.

    35 Spore alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Wine
     
    • Spore is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Stellaris.

    • Spore is the most popular commercial alternative to Stellaris.

    • Spore is Paid and ProprietaryStellaris is also Paid and Proprietary
  2. 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
     
    • FreeOrion is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Stellaris.

    • FreeOrion is Free and Open SourceStellaris is Paid and Proprietary
  3. 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

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Steam
     
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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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    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

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Steam
     
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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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    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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    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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    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
     
    • Star Traders 4X Empires is the most popular Android, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to Stellaris.

    • Star Traders 4X Empires is Freemium and ProprietaryStellaris is Paid and Proprietary
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    Browser-based, sci-fi space RTS game.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
    • Planet Capture is the most popular Web-based alternative to Stellaris.

    • Planet Capture is Freemium and ProprietaryStellaris is Paid and Proprietary
  11. 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

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
     
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    Horizon builds on popular 4x Turn Based space strategy games to bring an evolved game of exploration and conquest with open space navigation and tactical ship combat.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Steam
     
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