The Best 4X strategy Games - Page 5

Update : Songs of Silence added at rank #1.
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Slipways (2021)

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Weave isolated planets into a vast trade empire. Hatch plans. Research game-breaking technologies. Still be done in time for lunch. Enjoy the endless possibilities of a space grand strategy game in 60 minutes flat.


  • turn-based
  • science
  • strategy
  • economy
  • resource-management
  • 4x
  • procedural
  • sandbox
  • grand-strategy
  • relaxing
  • building
  • sci-fi
  • space
  • futuristic
  • puzzle

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Rogue State Revolution (2021)

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Greetings your Excellency. Time to rebuild, reform and prepare for new challenges in the People's Republic of Basenji. In this thrilling political strategy, you will appoint ministers and lead the country to success. Be careful — you may find yourself replaced in the next election.


  • political
  • diplomacy
  • grand-strategy
  • turn-based
  • 4x
  • sandbox
  • economy
  • rogue-like
  • strategy
  • resource-management
  • historical
  • atmospheric
  • geopolitical
  • scene
  • management

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Shadow Empire (2020)

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Shadow Empire is a sci-fi 4X game with a huge scope where players rule as an absolute leader of a nation on a far-future planet. Discover new technology, invent industrial-scale warfare, and become the most powerful ruler on the planet. The game has a complex, detail-oriented simulation of politics, governance, and economics that complements the focus on technology and warfare. With a diverse and complex universe, Shadow Empire offers a unique 4X wargame experience that is worth playing.


What we like:
  • Deep strategy game with lots of attention to detail
  • Unique planet generator ensures every game feels different
  • Excellent balancing of game mechanics
  • Combines wargame, city builder, empire management, and RPG elements
  • Hours of gameplay without any dull moments
What could be improved:
  • Steep learning curve and complex mechanics
  • Archaic graphics
  • Lengthy end turn times
  • AI doesn't always play by the same rules as the player
  • Requires time and dedication to master

  • 4x
  • turn-based
  • wargame
  • grand-strategy
  • hex
  • strategy
  • sci-fi
  • multiplayer
  • asynchronous
  • war
  • economy
  • management
  • aliens
  • space
  • empire

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Marble Age: Remastered (2020)

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Marble Age is a turn-based historical strategy where your task is to turn a small Ancient Greek village into a flourishing Polis, powerful enough to conquer the known world!


  • turn-based
  • building
  • city-building
  • colony
  • 4x
  • historical
  • simulation
  • resource-management
  • strategy
  • survival
  • management
  • economy
  • 2d
  • time-management
  • education

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Imperiums: Greek Wars (2020)

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Unique combination of turn-based 4X and historical grand strategy with a mythological twist. Explore the ancient world and build a world leading civilization. Survive, expand, conquer... and win!

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  • historical
  • 4x
  • diplomacy
  • grand-strategy
  • moddable
  • economy
  • procedural
  • political
  • alternate
  • strategy
  • building
  • military
  • turn-based
  • trading
  • management

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Old World (2020)

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Old World is a revolutionary new historical strategy game where you lead your dynasty over generations of rule against rival kings and queens. Wage massive wars, manage your court, and build a dynasty — or watch your empire crumble to dust. What legacy will you leave behind?


  • 4x
  • historical
  • strategy
  • grand-strategy
  • turn-based
  • management
  • military
  • moddable
  • war
  • diplomacy

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Void Destroyer 2 (2020)

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Start with nothing... End with everything! All you have is a basic ship, barely fit for combat, with it you'll start your journey and empire. A open world space sandbox, inspired by and expanding the classics.


  • space
  • mining
  • 4x
  • moddable
  • simulation
  • pirates
  • sandbox
  • building
  • trading
  • stylized
  • open-world
  • flight
  • sci-fi
  • strategy
  • 3d

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AI War 2 (2019)

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The most devious and acclaimed artificial intelligence in strategy gaming is better than ever. A grand strategy/RTS hybrid that reverses many conventions of both genres. Take territory without attracting attention, build your empire with care, and adapt to an ever-evolving galactic battleground.


  • real-time
  • grand-strategy
  • 4x
  • moddable
  • strategy
  • space
  • tactical
  • management
  • pause

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Age of Wonders: Planetfall (2019)

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Age of Wonders: Planetfall is the new strategy game from Triumph Studios, creators of the critically acclaimed Age of Wonders series, bringing all the exciting tactical turn-based combat and in-depth empire building of its predecessors to space in an all-new, sci-fi setting.


  • turn-based
  • strategy
  • 4x
  • empire
  • tactical
  • fantasy
  • cyborg-zombies
  • battle

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Mini Gal4Xy (2019)

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Mini Gal4Xy is a light strategy game set in space.


  • 4x
  • strategy
  • single-click
  • node
  • space
  • management
  • bite-sized
  • sci-fi
  • local
  • easy-to-learn
  • tactical

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