The Best 4X Games for IOS iPhone

Update, : WarKind added at rank #10.
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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!

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

2

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.


Pros:
  • Distillation of the 4X genre in a great turn-based action game
  • Mechanism for competitive play
  • Addresses limitations of chess
Cons:
  • 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

3

Infinity Kingdom (2021)

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Mac OS IOS iPhone Android PC Windows

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
  • tactical
  • split-screen
  • cartoony
  • strategy
  • base-building
  • 3d
  • magic
  • card
  • drama
  • campaign
  • war

4

Sid Meieras CivilizationA VI (2016)

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

Civilization VI is the newest installment in the award winning Civilization Franchise. Expand your empire, advance your culture and go head-to-head against history’s greatest leaders. Will your civilization stand the test of time?


  • 4x
  • turn-based
  • strategy
  • empire
  • military
  • head-to-head
  • city-building
  • grand-strategy
  • console-quality
  • war
  • historical
  • empire-building

5

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.

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  • grand-strategy
  • empire
  • 4x
  • sci-fi
  • strategy
  • exploration
  • real-time
  • resource
  • war
  • space

6

A Planet of Mine (2017)

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PC Windows Android IOS iPhone

If you're looking for a mobile game that offers space exploration, empire expansion, and natural resource exploitation, then A Planet of Mine is the game for you. With unique gameplay and solid variety, there's plenty of content to keep you engaged. Despite a largely worthless tutorial and out of balance resources, this game offers a compellingly complex economic simulation that will keep you occupied for however long you care to devoted to it. A Planet of Mine is a must-try title for any fan of 4x games.


Pros:
  • Unique gameplay
  • solid variety with 16 species and 15 modes of play
  • compellingly complex economic simulation
  • plenty of content
  • offers a simplified and accessible experience
Cons:
  • Largely worthless tutorial
  • Some resources out of balance
  • Mechanics are not fully explained

  • 4x
  • colony
  • mining
  • base-building
  • simulation
  • resource-management
  • building
  • god-game
  • minimalist
  • science
  • procedural
  • space
  • sandbox
  • trading
  • resource

7

Element (2018)

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Xbox 360 Xbox One PC Windows Android Linux Mac OS IOS iPhone Nintendo Switch

Element is a realtime strategy space game for people who don't have time to play realtime strategy space games. Generate energy, mine element, build attack and defence units, and destroy the enemy while maintaining a balance between earth, air and water.


  • strategy
  • 4x
  • real-time
  • wargame
  • destruction
  • post-apocalyptic
  • grand-strategy
  • base-building
  • resource
  • space
  • tactical
  • sci-fi
  • building
  • fantasy
  • war

8

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

9

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!

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

10

WarKind (2022)

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Android IOS iPhone PC Windows

Turn-based strategy game with different races and heroes


  • turn-based
  • 4x
  • vision
  • strategy
  • 3d
  • tactical
  • casual

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