The Best 4X Games - Page 3

Update : Nexus 5X added at rank #12.
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shining (2024)

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PC Windows IOS iPhone

This is a detail oriented action shooting game that uses directional keys to move characters and clicks the mouse to design.


  • traditional
  • 4x
  • rogue-like
  • racing
  • 3d
  • realistic
  • zombies

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Stars in Shadow (2017)

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PC Windows

Stars in Shadow is a turn-based 4X strategy game and a vivid tribute to the genre classics. Compete with alien factions to explore and colonize nearby starsystems, build fleets to defend against rivals, negotiate or conquer them. Win by unifying the galaxy, through diplomacy or force.


  • 4x
  • turn-based
  • strategy
  • sci-fi

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Heroes of the Dark (2022)

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PC Windows Android IOS iPhone

Battle Vampires, Werewolves and Humans in a dark Imperial Age strategy game! Collect and upgrade Heroes for 5v5 action, forge alliances, and restore world order.


  • rpg
  • tactical
  • city-building
  • 4x
  • mmo
  • vampire
  • multiplayer
  • magic
  • real-time
  • dark
  • supernatural
  • base-building
  • strategy
  • werewolves
  • character

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Slipways (2021)

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PC Windows Mac OS

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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Infinity Kingdom (2021)

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Mac OS PC Windows IOS iPhone Android

Conquer the city, discover the Infinity! Infinity Kingdom is a cartoon-style mmo strategy game. As a resourceful lord, you must defend the land of Norheim against the evil gnomes while protecting yourself from other invading players!


  • 4x
  • moba
  • battler
  • wargame
  • cartoony
  • tactical
  • split-screen
  • strategy
  • base-building
  • magic
  • 3d
  • drama
  • card
  • campaign
  • war

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Reshaping Mars (2023)

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PC Windows

In Reshaping Mars, you play as a bold and meticulous base commander tasked with transforming the barren planet into a habitable one. Using a real terrain database, you must mine, build, and manage resources to create a thriving civilization. Manage the behavior of your inhabitants, climb the technology ladder, and engage in production. Once the ecological cycle is formed, the power of nature will help you further complete the transformation to habitability. With different story backgrounds, you can experience exciting new journeys. Enjoy the unique journey of navigating Mars as a pioneer!

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What we like:
  • Good idea with potential for development
  • Fun gameplay mechanics
  • Lots of content and replay value
  • Androids increase productivity
  • Worth the price tag
What could be improved:
  • Performance: lag and stuttering
  • Unnecessary money system
  • Annoying notifications that can't be turned off
  • Production chains are unbalanced
  • Mining abilities are limited with no option to tunnel
  • Needs more fundamental work for deeper gameplay

  • 4x
  • mars
  • colony
  • base-building
  • grand-strategy
  • strategy
  • simulation
  • building
  • real-time
  • space
  • resource-management
  • management
  • futuristic
  • mineral
  • chain

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Distant Worlds 2 (2022)

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PC Windows

Distant Worlds 2 is a vast, pausable real-time 4X space strategy game.


  • grand-strategy
  • 4x
  • empire
  • pirates
  • strategy
  • simulation
  • economy
  • construction
  • procedural
  • sci-fi
  • space
  • espionage

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Instant War (2022)

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IOS iPhone

Embark on a military strategy 4X RTS game, in a world where your battle tactics and your massive army are the keys to victory. Instant War delivers an amazing battlefield experience in a realistic military game. As a commander, you develop your military base and lead your army to victory!


  • 4x
  • strategy
  • military
  • real-time
  • mmo
  • multiplayer
  • grand-strategy
  • tactical
  • war
  • wargame
  • empire
  • modern

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Master of Magic Remake (2022)

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PC Windows

Take up the role of a great wizard, wield powerful spells, command fantasy races and challenge your rivals in this remake of a cult turn-based strategy classic. Do you have what it takes to become Master of Magic?

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  • turn-based
  • strategy
  • 4x
  • tactical
  • city-building
  • fantasy
  • grand-strategy
  • 1990s
  • building
  • rpg
  • dark
  • management
  • economy
  • old-school
  • 3d

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Pandora (2023)

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wii u Android PC Windows

Pandora is a third-person action-adventure hack n slash game that combines teleportation and combat abilities. Take on the role of Phase, a cyber-enhanced super-soldier detained by their creator, Sai-Corp. Escape the orbital testing facility and earn the freedom they stole from you long ago.


  • 4x
  • hack-and-slash
  • 3d
  • strategy
  • third-person
  • sci-fi
  • action-adventure
  • cyberpunk
  • beat-em-up
  • earth
  • turn-based
  • futuristic
  • moba
  • fantasy
  • platform

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