Games Like Lords of the Black Sun

Lords of the Black Sun

Take command of one race to join the struggle for supremacy in the galaxy. As the leader of your empire you are tasked with exploring the stars, colonizing new worlds, managing your empire and conquering whoever dares to oppose you.

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Master of Orion 3

53% 👍 OF 191
About This Game

Experience first-hand the challenges of leading one of 16 different races into unequalled galactic supremacy and face a universe of decisions. Set policies, explore, build, declare war, negotiate - put all these elements into motion to guarantee your place in the annals of space and time.

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Sword of the Stars: Complete Collection

88% 👍 OF 709
About This Game

Sword of the Stars: Complete Collection is the original Sword of the Stars games and the three expansions Born of Blood, A Murder of Crows and Argos Naval Yard. 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.

Player reviews say you can…

  • …Race-Specific Star Travel
  • …Design Modular Warships
  • …Research a Shifting Tech Tree
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Master of Orion 2

96% 👍 OF 1.8K
About This Game

Forge an empire in a universe where population growth is stripping away planetary resources. Colonize unknown planets and trade with other races for their knowledge.

Player reviews say you can…

  • …Settle Alien Worlds
  • …Trade for Alien Knowledge
  • …Design Tactical Ships
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Pandora: First Contact

63% 👍 OF 644
About This Game

Pandora: First Contact is a science fiction 4X turn-based strategy game on a planetary scale. Our Earth has been exhausted and colonial attempts on other planetary bodies have been in vain. Finally, after decades of exploration, an interstellar probe has brought promise of a new world.

Player reviews say you can…

  • …Adapt to Alien Ecology
  • …Customize Combat Units
  • …Explore Ancient Ruins
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Sid Meier's Starships

50% 👍 OF 2.5K
About This Game

Build and command a fleet of starships and travel between planets as you explore, build, negotiate, and fight to preserve your vision for humanity.

Player reviews say you can…

  • …Customize Starships
  • …Fight Tactical Battles
  • …Complete Planet Missions
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ENDLESS Space™ - Definitive Edition

81% 👍 OF 9.6K
About This Game

ENDLESS Space™ is a turn-based 4X strategy game, covering the space colonization age in the ENDLESS Universe™, where you can control every aspect of your civilization as you strive for galactic domination.

Player reviews say you can…

  • …Colonize Star Systems
  • …Customize Fleet Ships
  • …Negotiate Galactic Treaties
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Pax Nova

56% 👍 OF 453
About This Game

A sci-fi turn-based 4X strategy game where you lead the fate of one of several factions divided between three races. Explore new worlds and new star systems filled with exciting secrets as well as dangers. Build cities, expand your influence and fight great battles on land and in space.

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Stars in Shadow

78% 👍 OF 836
About This Game

Stars in Shadow is a turn-based 4X strategy game and a vivid tribute to the genre classics. Compete with alien factions to explore and colonize nearby starsystems, build fleets to defend against rivals, negotiate or conquer them. Win by unifying the galaxy, through diplomacy or force.

Player reviews say you can…

  • …Pair Species With Biomes
  • …Counter Enemy Missile Barrages
  • …Recover Ancient Technologies
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Space Tyrant

84% 👍 OF 616
About This Game

Terrorize the galaxy for fun and profit! Space Tyrant is a surprisingly deep beer & pretzels strategy game set in a darkly humorous future. Build a mighty space force, disintegrate peaceful aliens, and rule irresponsibly on your relentless march to total domination.

Player reviews say you can…

  • …Conquer Alien Planets
  • …Play Fleet Battle Cards
  • …Choose Planetary Events
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ENDLESS Legend™

83% 👍 OF 19K
About This Game

ENDLESS Legend™ is a 4X turn-based fantasy strategy game by the creators of ENDLESS Space™ and Dungeon of the ENDLESS™. Control every aspect of your civilization as you struggle to save your homeworld Auriga. Create your own Legend!

Player reviews say you can…

  • …Explore Auriga
  • …Build Regional Cities
  • …Lead Asymmetric Factions