Ever since Spacewar!, one of the first-ever video games, was developed in 1962, space has been a rich source of inspiration for game developers. There are rail shooter space games that play very much ...

Space and sci-fi games are lining up to make 2026 a landmark year, from hardcore 4X strategists to families discovering the cosmos together. I look at 11 titles that, based on current reporting and ...

4X games like Stellaris and Sins of a Solar Empire have long transfixed me. Their massive scale is not only a battleground, but a storytelling canvas. The only problem is that they take forever. If ...

Play as a space merchant selling and trading your wares across the galaxy in Stellar Trader, a new 4X space-trading sci-fi sim in development for PC. You'll build space stations, negotiate prices, ...

A year's worth of feedback, suggestions and general improvements make their way into Stardock's massive update "We've been pouring through fan feedback for over a year on how to make GalCiv even ...

It's time to check back in with Sins of a Solar Empire 2, as a major update touches down in the space 4X game, alongside a new expansion that will put your skills to the test in a range of high-stakes ...

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Conquer the cosmos and lead ships, fleets, and even entire civilizations to victory in the best space strategy games. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

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Mac is a GameRant writer, who has been gaming for over 40 years. He mostly plays multiplayer or co-op games, with the same group of friends he has played with online for 25 years. Ever since Spacewar!