Galactic Civilizations III vs Stars in Shadow
8/10Match score
Higher community rating
Galactic Civilizations III
+9
rating points
More player ratings
Galactic Civilizations III
20 ratings
Similarity Breakdown
Similar
Game Modes
Same
Perspective
Similar
Genres
Same
Themes
Different
Features
Shared
Game Modes
Single player
Perspective
Bird view / Isometric
Genres
IndieStrategyTurn-based strategy (TBS)
Themes
4X (explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate)Science fiction
Features
aliensspaceship
Key Differences
Game Modes
Galactic Civilizations III
Co-operativeMultiplayer
Stars in Shadow
-Genres
Galactic Civilizations III
Simulator
Stars in Shadow
-Features
Galactic Civilizations III
macromanagementmicromanagementspace combatcivilizationsplanet jumping
Stars in Shadow
turn-basedpax south 2017
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Galactic Civilizations III | Stars in Shadow |
|---|---|---|
| Release Date | Mar 27, 2014 | Jan 19, 2017 |
| Rating | 74/100 (20 ratings) | 65/100 (1 ratings) |
| Genres | IndieSimulatorStrategyTurn-based strategy (TBS) | IndieStrategyTurn-based strategy (TBS) |
| Themes | 4X (explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate)Science fiction | 4X (explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate)Science fiction |
| Features | macromanagementmicromanagementspace combatcivilizationsplanet jumpingspaceship customizationancient advanced civilization technologyconstructionplanettech treesupgradeable vehiclesvehicle customizationaliensspaceshipcustomizable characters | turn-basedpax south 2017aliensspaceship |
| Game Modes | Co-operativeMultiplayerSingle player | Single player |
| Player Perspective | Bird view / Isometric | Bird view / Isometric |
| Platforms | PC (Microsoft Windows) | PC (Microsoft Windows) |
Comparison Summary
Galactic Civilizations III and Stars in Shadow have a 8/10 match score. Both games overlap around Single player, Bird view / Isometric, Indie, Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS), 4X (explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate).
Galactic Civilizations III stands out for Co-operative, Multiplayer, Simulator, macromanagement.
Galactic Civilizations III has the higher community rating in the current dataset. Players who enjoy Single player, Bird view / Isometric, Indie are the most likely to find value in both.