20 Games like Stellaris

Oh boy, let me tell you about "Stellaris"! It's a game where you get to play god (or at least an alien overlord) and build your very own galactic empire! You start off with one measly planet, but as you explore the vast reaches of space and conquer other civilizations, your empire will grow into a beautiful, sprawling space-behemoth. Players love "Stellaris" because it's a sandbox game with practically infinite possibilities. You can play peacefully by focusing on diplomacy and trade, or you can be a ruthless conqueror and dominate the galaxy by force. There's also a ton of customization options, so you can create your own unique alien species and give them traits and abilities that fit your playstyle. And hey, speaking of games like "Stellaris", you're in luck! This website has plenty of other strategy games that will scratch that empire-building itch. So go forth, my fellow space tyrants, and conquer the galaxy!
Games like Stellaris are shown below. The sorting is based on similarity which is highlighted on the left side.

Rating: 7/10

Platforms: PC, PS4, Xbox One, Mac

Release: 2016

strategy 7 real-time 5 science-fiction 5 3rd-person-perspective 2 strategy / tactics 1