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Age of Wonders: Planetfall is hard to replace: few games combine turn-based strategy, combat tactical and setting scifi in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 15 gameplay attributes and found 33 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Turmoil, Advance Wars and Sid Meier's Civilization® V lead the list, with Turmoil reaching a 93/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Age of Wonders: Planetfall special.

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Year 2019Dev Triumph Studios

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The closest game to Age of Wonders: Planetfall is Turmoil — scoring 93/100 on our similarity scale. Advance Wars and Sid Meier's Civilization® V follow close behind.

#1Turmoil93 #2Advance Wars87 #3Sid Meier's Civilization® V89 #4Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri88 #5Advance Wars: Dual Strike87

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Games like Age of Wonders: Planetfall

33 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

93

Turmoil

GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloMultiplayerCo-opPvPTacticalHistoricalManagement

Steam👍 93%· 16KOC72· 11

Year 2016Dev Gamious · PlaydigiousOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Like Age of Wonders: Planetfall, it's known for deep simulation, turn-based strategy and combat tactical

≠ Its own twist: vibe relaxing and visual 2d, while skipping roguelike runs

87

Advance Wars

GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloMultiplayerTacticalSci-FiIsometric

IGDB100· 1

Year 2001Dev Intelligent Systems · Nintendo

✓ Shared with Age of Wonders: Planetfall: deep simulation, turn-based strategy and combat tactical

≠ Its own twist: visual 2d and visual pixel, while skipping roguelike runs

#3Sid Meier's Civilization® V

89

Sid Meier's Civilization® V

GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloMultiplayerCo-opTacticalHistoricalSci-FiBase BuildingSkill TreeIsometric

Steam👍 96%· 209KRAWG👍 91%· 2.0KMC90IGDB87· 5

Year 2010Dev Aspyr Media · 2K GamesPlaytime ~27hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ If you enjoyed Age of Wonders: Planetfall, expect turn-based strategy, deep simulation and combat tactical

≠ Its own twist: ranged combat, fantasy world and setting medieval, while skipping roguelike runs

#4Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri

88

Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri

GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloMultiplayerSpaceSci-FiIsometric

Steam👍 91%· 581IGDB91· 1

Year 1999Dev Firaxis Games · Electronic ArtsOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ Like Age of Wonders: Planetfall, it's known for turn-based strategy, deep simulation and setting space

≠ Its own twist: post-apocalyptic world and visual first person, while skipping roguelike runs

#5Advance Wars: Dual Strike

87

Advance Wars: Dual Strike

GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloMultiplayerTacticalSci-FiIsometric

IGDB91· 3

Year 2005Dev Intelligent Systems · Nintendo

✓ Like Age of Wonders: Planetfall, it's known for deep simulation, turn-based strategy and combat tactical

≠ Stands apart with visual 2d, while skipping roguelike runs

#6Crusader Kings III

87

Crusader Kings III

GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloMultiplayerTacticalHistoricalManagementSkill TreeIsometric

Steam👍 90%· 140KRAWG👍 89%· 465MC86IGDB91· 3OC90· 94

Year 2020Dev Paradox Developement Studios · Paradox InteractivePlaytime ~12hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ If you enjoyed Age of Wonders: Planetfall, expect deep simulation, turn-based strategy and combat tactical

≠ Where it differs: brings deep RPG systems, sandbox freedom and real-time strategy, while skipping roguelike runs

#7Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI

87

Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI

GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloMultiplayerTacticalHistoricalBase BuildingManagementIsometric

Steam👍 86%· 374KRAWG👍 88%· 1.4KMC88IGDB87· 20OC89· 95

Year 2016Dev Aspyr Media · 2K GamesPlaytime ~15hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Like Age of Wonders: Planetfall, it's known for deep simulation, turn-based strategy and combat tactical

≠ Its own twist: fantasy world, while skipping roguelike runs

Steam Epic Xbox

#8Sid Meier's Civilization: Beyond Earth

89

Sid Meier's Civilization: Beyond Earth

GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloMultiplayerTacticalSci-FiSpaceBase BuildingSkill TreeIsometric

Steam👍 60%· 23KIGDB83· 11OC81· 67

Year 2014Dev Firaxis Games · 2K GamesOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ Shared with Age of Wonders: Planetfall: turn-based strategy, deep simulation and combat tactical

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and exploration and discovery, while skipping roguelike runs

#9Sid Meier's Civilization Revolution

87

Sid Meier's Civilization Revolution

GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloMultiplayerTacticalHistoricalIsometric

IGDB81· 8

Year 2008Dev Firaxis Games · 2K GamesOn PlayStation 3

✓ If you enjoyed Age of Wonders: Planetfall, expect deep simulation, turn-based strategy and combat tactical

≠ Stands apart with fantasy world, while skipping roguelike runs

#10Crusader Kings II

85

Crusader Kings II

GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

MultiplayerSoloHistoricalIsometricSandbox World

Steam👍 91%· 74KRAWG👍 64%· 755MC82IGDB84· 2

Year 2012Dev Paradox Development Studio · Paradox InteractivePlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ If you enjoyed Age of Wonders: Planetfall, expect turn-based strategy, deep simulation and historical setting

≠ Stands apart with deep RPG systems, sandbox freedom and sandbox world, while skipping roguelike runs

#11Your Only Move Is HUSTLE

81

Your Only Move Is HUSTLE

GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

TacticalMeleeNarrativeCozySandbox World

Steam👍 96%· 42K

Year 2023Dev Ivy SlyPlaytime ~4hOn PC

✓ Like Age of Wonders: Planetfall, it's known for deep simulation, turn-based strategy and combat tactical

≠ Stands apart with sandbox freedom, strong narrative focus and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping roguelike runs

#12Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization

85

Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization

GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloMultiplayerHistoricalBase BuildingIsometric

Steam👍 87%· 1.5KRAWG👍 69%· 163MC83IGDB77· 3

Year 2008Dev Aspyr Media · 2K GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC · iOS · Apple Macintosh

✓ If you enjoyed Age of Wonders: Planetfall, expect turn-based strategy, deep simulation and historical setting

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling and fantasy world, while skipping roguelike runs

#13Travellin Cats in China

80

Travellin Cats in China

GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloTacticalHistoricalManagementNarrative

Steam👍 92%· 1.0K

Dev KremlingamesPlaytime ~4hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Like Age of Wonders: Planetfall, it's known for deep simulation, turn-based strategy and combat tactical

≠ Stands apart with deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and open world exploration, while skipping roguelike runs

#14Sid Meier's Colonization (Classic)

79

Sid Meier's Colonization (Classic)

GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloHistoricalBase BuildingManagementIsometric

Steam👍 96%· 1.1K

Year 2014Dev MicroProse Software · Nightdive StudiosPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Like Age of Wonders: Planetfall, it's known for deep simulation, turn-based strategy and historical setting

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, fantasy world and visual pixel, while skipping roguelike runs

#15Songs of Syx

79

Songs of Syx

GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloTacticalBase BuildingManagementIsometric

Steam👍 95%· 8.2K

Year 2020Dev Jake the Dev · Jakob de LavalPlaytime ~6hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Like Age of Wonders: Planetfall, it's known for deep simulation, turn-based strategy and combat tactical

≠ Stands apart with sandbox freedom, survival mechanics and vibe casual, while skipping roguelike runs

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Age of Wonders: Planetfall?: The closest game to Age of Wonders: Planetfall is Turmoil, scoring 93/100 on our similarity scale. They share 9 gameplay attributes, including deep simulation, turn-based strategy and single-player focus. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Age of Wonders: Planetfall?: The three closest games to Age of Wonders: Planetfall are: 1. Turmoil (93/100, 9 shared attributes) 2. Advance Wars (87/100, 7 shared attributes) 3. Sid Meier's Civilization® V (89/100, 11 shared attributes). All share Age of Wonders: Planetfall's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 33 candidates across 15 dimensions.
Is Advance Wars similar to Age of Wonders: Planetfall?: Yes, very much so — Advance Wars scores 87/100 similarity to Age of Wonders: Planetfall. They share 7 attributes, including deep simulation and turn-based strategy. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What Turn-Based Strategy games are similar to Age of Wonders: Planetfall?: The best Turn-Based Strategy games similar to Age of Wonders: Planetfall are Turmoil, Advance Wars, Sid Meier's Civilization® V and Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri. All share the Turn-Based Strategy genre alongside other key Age of Wonders: Planetfall attributes like deep simulation, turn-based strategy and single-player focus.
How is similarity to Age of Wonders: Planetfall calculated?: We compare Age of Wonders: Planetfall against every game in our catalog using 15 gameplay attributes: genre, atmosphere, world structure, play modes, combat style, and more. Each category is weighted differently — genre matters more than visual style, for instance. The result is a 0-100 score reflecting how closely a game replicates the Age of Wonders: Planetfall experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.
Are there free games similar to Age of Wonders: Planetfall?: Yes — Crusader Kings II and Business Tour - Board Game with Online Multiplayer are free and score well on similarity to Age of Wonders: Planetfall. They're a great way to test whether the play style clicks before investing in other paid titles.