The Best 4X Games for Android

Update : Nova: Space Armada added at rank #6.
1

Fallen (2024)

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Android PC Windows

FALLEN is an exciting psychic action shooter. Chris and Heidi gain superpowers after encountering an unidentified entity. Using abilities like telekinesis, teleportation, and more, they must escape the lab.


  • 4x
  • choices
  • minigame
  • tactical
  • fantasy
  • empire
  • rpg
  • battle
  • tps
  • conversation
  • combat
  • adventure
  • strategy
  • visual-novel
  • casual

2

Humankind (2022)

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Android Playstation 4 Xbox Series X/s Xbox One PC Windows Mac OS Playstation 5 stadia Xbox Series X

Experience the thrill of rewriting history in HUMANKIND™, a strategy game that lets you build unique civilizations, make critical decisions, and create scientific breakthroughs. With customizable leaders, complex diplomacy options, and flexible winning conditions, you can leave your mark on the world in a way that's uniquely you.


What we like:
  • Fresh take on empire-building
  • Personalized leaders and cultures
  • In-depth diplomacy options
  • Streamlined gameplay
  • Constant shifting of strategies
What could be improved:
  • Clunky mechanics
  • Unbalanced DLC
  • Confusing combat

  • 4x
  • historical
  • strategy
  • empire
  • turn-based

3

Endless (2022)

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Android Xbox One PC Windows

Endless - is a casual game where you control a dark cube and your main task is to dodge red obstacles. For each obstacle you pass, you get a point, but if you hit with at least one, you will immediately lose and you will have to start over. And how many points can you get?

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  • 4x
  • empire
  • strategy
  • political
  • economy

4

World Tour (2024)

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Android PC Windows

This is a simple and fun elimination game.

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  • 4x
  • dynamic
  • soccer
  • 2d
  • fiction
  • narration
  • simulation
  • interactive
  • football
  • platform
  • strategy
  • team

5

Scythe (2018)

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Android Mac OS PC Windows IOS iPhone

Scythe transports you to an alternate reality in 1920s Europa, one ravaged by the First World War. Take up the role of leader by assuming command of one of 5 factions, and set out to conquer the coveted "Factory". Lead your mechs to war and your people to victory!


  • board-game
  • 4x
  • mech
  • historical
  • i
  • hex
  • turn-based
  • steampunk
  • visual-novel
  • tabletop
  • alternate
  • eroge
  • strategy
  • beautiful
  • grid

6

Nova: Space Armada (2024)

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IOS iPhone Android PC Windows

An exceptional sci-fi strategy game based on space adventure as its core.

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  • space
  • 4x
  • sci-fi
  • pve
  • strategy
  • political
  • pvp
  • simulation
  • exploration
  • real-time
  • base-building
  • -person
  • tactical
  • multi
  • historical

7

The Battle of Polytopia (2016)

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IOS iPhone PC Windows Linux Mac OS Android Nintendo Switch

The Battle of Polytopia is a simplified 4X game that allows players to experience the Explore, Expand, Exploit, Exterminate aspects of the genre in under an hour. Available for mobile devices, it's the pocket-sized 4X that anyone can play anywhere.

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What we like:
  • Distillation of the 4X genre in a great turn-based action game
  • Mechanism for competitive play
  • Addresses limitations of chess
What could be improved:
  • Limited multiplayer and co-op options
  • Not ideal for players who want a longer game

  • turn-based
  • 4x
  • strategy
  • civilization
  • diplomacy
  • empire
  • multiplayer
  • building
  • economy
  • tactical
  • real-time

8

Stellaris (2016)

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PC Windows IOS iPhone Android Playstation 4 Xbox One Linux Mac OS

Explore a galaxy full of wonders in this sci-fi grand strategy game from Paradox Development Studios. Interact with diverse alien races, discover strange new worlds with unexpected events and expand the reach of your empire. Each new adventure holds almost limitless possibilities.


  • grand-strategy
  • empire
  • 4x
  • strategy
  • sci-fi
  • space
  • war
  • exploration
  • resource
  • political
  • real-time
  • construction
  • politics
  • military
  • economy

9

Snake Clash! (2023)

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IOS iPhone Android

Snake Clash is the ULTIMAE SNAKE IO GAME! Hunt down snakes with lower levels than yours to become bigger and more powerful. Fight against players from around the world to claim your spot on the leaderboard.

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  • diplomacy
  • grand-strategy
  • turn-based
  • wargame
  • immersive
  • strategy
  • 4x
  • military
  • snake
  • character
  • must-play
  • cooperative
  • historical
  • real-time
  • card

10

Police Simulator - Cops Duty (2024)

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Android

Get your adrenaline pumping with the CHASE DOWN. Respond to a high-speed chase involving a rogue vehicle on a relentless rampage. Get behind the wheel of your squad car, chase down the criminal with tactical precision and professional driving skills. Boost your accuracy and master your weapon.

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  • diplomacy
  • grand-strategy
  • turn-based
  • wargame
  • immersive
  • 4x
  • strategy
  • military
  • character
  • tactical
  • cooperative
  • simulation
  • card
  • historical
  • real-time

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