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18 games like Space Empires 4X

The best games like Space Empires 4X are Exodus Proxima Centauri, Stellar Conquest and Twilight Imperium Third Edition — the closest of 18 ranked alternatives, scored by shared mechanics and category. Exodus Proxima Centauri shares civilization, science fiction, space exploration with Space Empires 4X.

Ranked alternatives to Space Empires 4X (bluffing, civilization), scored by shared mechanics and category, with complexity kept close to Space Empires 4X’s medium weight.

1. 1. Exodus Proxima Centauri (2012)
   2–6 players · 180 min · ★ 7.2 · Medium-heavy
   Shares with Space Empires 4X: Civilization, Science Fiction, Space Exploration, Wargame, Auction/Bidding, Dice Rolling, Hexagon Grid
2. 2. Stellar Conquest (1975)
   2–4 players · 240 min · ★ 6.4 · Medium
   Shares with Space Empires 4X: Science Fiction, Space Exploration, Wargame, Dice Rolling, Grid Movement, Hexagon Grid
3. 3. Twilight Imperium Third Edition (2005)
   3–6 players · 180–240 min · ★ 7.8 · Heavy
   Shares with Space Empires 4X: Civilization, Science Fiction, Space Exploration, Wargame, Dice Rolling, Grid Movement, Hexagon Grid
4. 4. Galactic Emperor (2008)
   3–6 players · 90 min · ★ 6.6 · Medium
   Shares with Space Empires 4X: Civilization, Science Fiction, Space Exploration, Wargame, Dice Rolling, Hexagon Grid
5. 5. Twilight Imperium (1997)
   2–6 players · 240 min · ★ 6.6 · Medium
   Shares with Space Empires 4X: Civilization, Science Fiction, Space Exploration, Wargame, Dice Rolling, Hexagon Grid
6. 6. Twilight Imperium Second Edition (2000)
   2–6 players · 240 min · ★ 6.9 · Medium-heavy
   Shares with Space Empires 4X: Civilization, Science Fiction, Space Exploration, Wargame, Dice Rolling, Hexagon Grid
7. 7. Eclipse Second Dawn for the Galaxy (2020)
   2–6 players · 60–200 min · ★ 8.8 · Medium-heavy
   Shares with Space Empires 4X: Civilization, Science Fiction, Space Exploration, Wargame, Dice Rolling
8. 8. Starship Troopers (1976)
   1–2 players · 120 min · ★ 6.5 · Medium
   Shares with Space Empires 4X: Science Fiction, Wargame, Dice Rolling, Grid Movement, Hexagon Grid
9. 9. BattleTech (1985)
   2–0 players · 0 min · ★ 7.1 · Medium
   Shares with Space Empires 4X: Science Fiction, Wargame, Dice Rolling, Hexagon Grid, Movement Points
10. 10. Ogre (1977)
    1–3 players · 45 min · ★ 7.0 · Medium-light
    Shares with Space Empires 4X: Science Fiction, Wargame, Dice Rolling, Grid Movement, Hexagon Grid
11. 11. Car Wars Deluxe Edition (1981)
    2–8 players · 45 min · ★ 6.4 · Medium
    Shares with Space Empires 4X: Science Fiction, Wargame, Dice Rolling, Grid Movement, Movement Points
12. 12. Star Trek Starship Tactical Combat Simulator (1983)
    2–6 players · 30–120 min · ★ 6.7 · Medium
    Shares with Space Empires 4X: Science Fiction, Wargame, Dice Rolling, Grid Movement, Hexagon Grid
13. 13. Silent Death (1990)
    2–8 players · 120 min · ★ 7.0 · Medium
    Shares with Space Empires 4X: Science Fiction, Wargame, Dice Rolling, Grid Movement, Hexagon Grid
14. 14. Astra Titanus (2010)
    1 players · 45 min · ★ 7.2 · Medium-light
    Shares with Space Empires 4X: Science Fiction, Wargame, Dice Rolling, Grid Movement, Hexagon Grid
15. 15. Chitin I (1977)
    2 players · 30 min · ★ 6.1 · Medium-light
    Shares with Space Empires 4X: Science Fiction, Wargame, Dice Rolling, Grid Movement, Hexagon Grid
16. 16. Battlestar Galactica The Board Game (2008)
    3–6 players · 120–180 min · ★ 7.7 · Medium
    Shares with Space Empires 4X: Bluffing, Science Fiction, Space Exploration, Dice Rolling
17. 17. Roll for the Galaxy (2014)
    2–5 players · 45 min · ★ 7.7 · Medium
    Shares with Space Empires 4X: Civilization, Science Fiction, Space Exploration, Dice Rolling
18. 18. Forbidden Stars (2015)
    2–4 players · 120–180 min · ★ 8.0 · Medium-heavy
    Shares with Space Empires 4X: Bluffing, Science Fiction, Wargame, Dice Rolling

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