The Best 4X Games for Playstation 4

Update 7 May 2025: Ascension added at rank #2.

Here are our 10 Best 4X Games for Playstation 4:

Sid Meier's Civilization VII
Ascension
Stellaris
Humankind
CIV
Nuwa

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Sid Meier's Civilization VII (2025)

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Lead empires that evolve or endure through the Ages. Build something you believe in with Sid Meier's Civilization® VII.

4x
strategy
historical
empire
military
turn-based
economy
war
tile
resource
grand-strategy
city-building

Ascension (2025)

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In this cultivation 4X strategy game, your sect has been in peril, and so they open a portal—sending you, a young disciple and their last hope, inside. Stand tall as the new sect leader and guide disciples to rebuild what was lost. Sharpen your focus, master alchemy, and ascend to immortality.

strategy
4x
turn-based
xianxia
card
building
mythology
tactical
resource-management
hex
management
asynchronous
deckbuilder
top-down
board-game

Stellaris (2016)

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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
strategy
sci-fi
space
resource
exploration
war
construction

Humankind (2021)

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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

CIV (2022)

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PC Windows Mac OS Linux Nintendo Switch Playstation 4

Build your civilization, research technologies, expand your cities and defeat your foes!

4x
strategy
turn-based
historical
tactical

Nuwa (2023)

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Mac OS Playstation 4 Nintendo Switch PC Windows

Nuwa is a Sci-Fi Strategy Game. Explore an unknown galaxy, discover alien civilization relic and incredible giants, make creatures to help you terraform the planets.