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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentUpdated May 19, 2026How this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

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We filtered the 50 games similar to Terra Invicta down to the 25 that fit the “Sci-Fi” category. Stellaris, Star Wars: Empire at War and Impossible Creatures Steam Edition top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Terra Invicta.

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The best games with a sci-fi setting like Terra Invicta

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Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Terra Invicta. Each one has been evaluated across 12 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

#1StellarisClosest overall match

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SoloTacticalSandbox WorldSci-FiHistoricalManagementIsometric

Steam👍 86%· 194KRAWG👍 84%· 693MC78IGDB79· 11OC81· 42

Year 2016Dev Paradox Development Studio · Paradox InteractivePlaytime ~10hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Same family of real-time strategy games: real-time strategy, deep simulation and turn-based strategy

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus, procedural generation and setting space, while skipping early access

Nova Edition Stellaris Nova Edition includes:Digital Original SoundtrackThe Stellaris soundtrack delivers two and a half hours of original music, including bonus tracks and alternate versions not included in the game.

It predates Terra Invicta by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

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#2Star Wars: Empire at War

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SoloTacticalSci-FiHistoricalIsometric

Steam👍 98%· 42KIGDB73· 2

Year 2006Dev Petroglyph Games · LucasArtsOn PC · Mac

✓ Fits the real-time strategy games cluster, with real-time strategy, turn-based strategy and combat tactical

≠ Stands apart with melee combat, setting space and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping deep simulation

It predates Terra Invicta by 20 years, with what that implies technically.

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#3Impossible Creatures Steam Edition

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SoloTacticalHistoricalSci-FiIsometric

Steam👍 96%· 1.8KRAWG👍 75%· 32MC72IGDB73· 3

Year 2003Dev THQ NordicPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Fits the real-time strategy games cluster, with real-time strategy, deep simulation and combat tactical

≠ Where it differs: brings melee combat, fantasy world and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping turn-based strategy

Update NotesPatch 3 not only brough more bug fixes but adds Workshop support to Impossible Creatures. Together with the great possibilities of the SDK (even with full C++ support) and the mod tools now the highest level of mod support comes with IC.

Where it drifts furthest from Terra Invicta: progression.

It predates Terra Invicta by 23 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Visuals100Setting86Combat82Game mode54Progression0

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SoloTacticalSci-FiHistoricalMultiplayer

Steam👍 69%· 625MC69IGDB65· 2

Year 2013Dev ZachtronicsPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Android

✓ Fits the real-time strategy games cluster, with real-time strategy, turn-based strategy and combat tactical

≠ Stands apart with card game strategy, vibe casual and fantasy world, while skipping deep simulation

Ironclad Tactics is a fast-paced, card-based tactics game set in an alternate history Civil War - with steam-powered military robots!Key Features:Includes the 'Rise of Dmitry' and 'Blood and Ironclads' add-on campaigns! No microtransactions!

Where it drifts furthest from Terra Invicta: game mode.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Terra Invicta.

It predates Terra Invicta by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

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#5Command & Conquer: Red AlertClosest on setting

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SoloTacticalHistoricalSci-FiIsometric

Steam👍 79%· 382

Year 1996Dev Westwood Studios · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Fits the real-time strategy games cluster, with real-time strategy, combat tactical and historical setting

≠ Its own twist: multiplayer gameplay, while skipping deep simulation

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Terra Invicta.

It predates Terra Invicta by 30 years, with what that implies technically.

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#6Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Dark Crusade

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SoloTacticalSci-FiHistoricalIsometric

Steam👍 96%· 9.4KRAWG👍 88%· 319MC87IGDB84· 3

Year 2006Dev Relic Entertainment · SEGAPlaytime ~2hOn PC

✓ Both are real-time strategy games — sharing real-time strategy, combat tactical and setting scifi

≠ Stands apart with dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping deep simulation

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Dark Crusade is a second expansion pack to Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War developed by Relic Entertainment. The plot of the game revolves around the battle for the planet Kronus. Seven races fight for the colony. This Crusade can only result in the victory of one of the armies and total devastation of all others.

Where it drifts furthest from Terra Invicta: progression.

It predates Terra Invicta by 20 years, with what that implies technically.

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#7Empire Earth

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SoloTacticalHistoricalSci-FiIsometric

Year 2001Dev Stainless Steel Studios · Sierra EntertainmentOn PC

✓ Both are real-time strategy games — sharing real-time strategy, combat tactical and historical setting

≠ Stands apart with ranged combat, setting medieval and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping deep simulation

It predates Terra Invicta by 25 years, with what that implies technically.

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#8Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2

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SoloHistoricalSci-FiIsometricMultiplayer

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Year 2000Dev Westwood Pacific · Electronic ArtsOn PC

✓ Same family of real-time strategy games: real-time strategy, historical setting and setting scifi

≠ Its own twist: fantasy world and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping deep simulation

It predates Terra Invicta by 26 years, with what that implies technically.

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#9Imagine EarthClosest on game mode

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SoloSandbox WorldSci-FiManagementIsometric

Steam👍 82%· 955OC80· 12

Year 2021Dev Serious BrothersPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Xbox

✓ Both are real-time strategy games — sharing real-time strategy, deep simulation and sandbox freedom

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, vibe relaxing and procedural generation, while skipping combat tactical

Planetary Colonization Imagine Earth is a real-time planet simulation and a build up strategy game. Your job as a space colony manager is to explore and populate distant planets. Build up thriving and profitable colonies on a global scale and trade resources and goods into space.

Where it drifts furthest from Terra Invicta: setting and visuals.

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#10Maia

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SoloSandbox WorldSci-FiManagementEarly Access

Steam👍 44%· 1.1K

Year 2013Dev Simon Roth · Machine StudiosPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Both are real-time strategy games — sharing real-time strategy, deep simulation and sandbox freedom

≠ Where it differs: brings survival mechanics, procedural generation and setting space, while skipping turn-based strategy

About This Game Maia is a strange and hostile alien world, toxic to humans, yet lush with new life. Your mission is to colonise this poison eden, survive it's dangers and establish humanity's first foothold in the stars.

Where it drifts furthest from Terra Invicta: setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Terra Invicta.

It predates Terra Invicta by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

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#11Plague Inc.

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SoloTacticalSci-FiIsometricDark

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Year 2012Dev Ndemic CreationsOn PC · Android · iOS

✓ Same family of real-time strategy games: real-time strategy, deep simulation and combat tactical

≠ Where it differs: brings dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting, while skipping turn-based strategy

Where it drifts furthest from Terra Invicta: setting.

It predates Terra Invicta by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

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#12Frostpunk

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SoloSci-FiManagementIsometricNarrative

Steam👍 93%· 134KRAWG👍 88%· 1.1KMC85IGDB86· 9OC86· 103

Year 2018Dev 11 Bit Studios · 11 bit studiosPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the real-time strategy games cluster, with real-time strategy, deep simulation and setting scifi

≠ Where it differs: brings survival mechanics, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping turn-based strategy

In an ultimately frozen world, people develop steam-powered technology to oppose the overwhelming cold. The city ruler has to manage both the inhabitants and the infrastracture the citizens live in.

Where it drifts furthest from Terra Invicta: setting.

It predates Terra Invicta by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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Steam GOG Epic

#13The Mims Beginning

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SoloSci-FiManagementCasualFantasy

Steam👍 76%· 290

Year 2016Dev Squatting Penguins · Ultimate GamesPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Both are real-time strategy games — sharing real-time strategy, deep simulation and setting scifi

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, vibe casual and fantasy world, while skipping turn-based strategy

Previews:Video game news outlets had this to say on 2 years old beta demo - bear in mind that the game underwent dramatic development since then: "The gameplay so far feels pretty solid, and is very much in line with what you’d expect from a city builder.

Where it drifts furthest from Terra Invicta: visuals and setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Terra Invicta.

It predates Terra Invicta by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

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#14Pikmin

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SoloSci-FiIsometric

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Year 2001Dev Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development · Gradiente

✓ Same family of real-time strategy games: real-time strategy, setting scifi and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, while skipping deep simulation

It predates Terra Invicta by 25 years, with what that implies technically.

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#15Dune II: The Building of a Dynasty

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SoloSci-FiIsometric

Year 1992Dev Westwood Studios · Virgin Games

✓ Nearly identical: real-time strategy, setting scifi and single-player focus.

≠ Missing: deep simulation.

It predates Terra Invicta by 34 years, with what that implies technically.

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