The Best 4X Games for Playstation 4

Update : Nuwa added at rank #4.
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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

2

Age of Wonders: Planetfall (2019)

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PC Windows Mac OS Playstation 4 Xbox One

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.

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

3

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

4

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.


  • outbreak
  • collector
  • creature
  • colony
  • simulation
  • space
  • 4x
  • sandbox
  • mars
  • exploration
  • automation
  • science
  • base-building

5

Thea 2: The Shattering (2018)

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Nintendo Switch PC Windows Xbox One Playstation 4

In the dark lands inspired by Slavic myth, life is a struggle for survival against ever increasing odds, be it natural or malevolent. Can you lead your flock to prosperity in this innovative blend of 4X strategy, RPG and card game?


  • card
  • 4x
  • turn-based
  • strategy
  • crafting
  • rpg
  • survival
  • battler
  • cooperative
  • fantasy
  • innovative
  • rogue-like

6

Sid Meier's Civilization VI (2016)

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

Lead your civilization to greatness in Sid Meier's Civilization® VI by expanding your cities and engaging in espionage. With endless customization options and challenging diplomatic relationships, you will enjoy an engaging and rewarding experience. The game is packed with content, has brilliant visuals and a fantastic musical score, making it an utterly compelling and deeply satisfying experience for players of all ages.

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What we like:
  • Attention-grabbing gameplay
  • Endless possibilities and variables to account for, including many DLCs
  • Fun to play with friends
  • Good for all ages
What could be improved:
  • Aesthetic choices may not appeal to all
  • Agenda system can be annoying
  • Workers expire after improvements
  • Might be a letdown for fans of Civ V

  • strategy
  • empire
  • turn-based
  • military
  • 4x
  • tile
  • war
  • tactical
  • city-building
  • historical
  • economy
  • resource
  • card

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