The Best 4X strategy Games for Playstation 4

Update : Borderlands Collection: Pandora\'s Box added at rank #7.
1

Humankind (2022)

View Similar Games
78
Review score
Logo of Humankind Screenshot of Humankind Screenshot of Humankind Screenshot of Humankind

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

Sid Meier's Civilization VI (2016)

View Similar Games
90
Review score
Logo of Sid Meier's Civilization VI Screenshot of Sid Meier's Civilization VI Screenshot of Sid Meier's Civilization VI Screenshot of Sid Meier's Civilization VI

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.

Buy

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

3

Age of Wonders: Planetfall (2019)

View Similar Games
69
Review score
Logo of Age of Wonders: Planetfall Screenshot of Age of Wonders: Planetfall Screenshot of Age of Wonders: Planetfall Screenshot of Age of Wonders: Planetfall

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.

Buy

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

4

Stellaris (2016)

View Similar Games
76
Review score
Logo of Stellaris Screenshot of Stellaris Screenshot of Stellaris Screenshot of Stellaris

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.

Buy

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

5

As Far As The Eye (2022)

View Similar Games
62
Review score
Logo of As Far As The Eye Screenshot of As Far As The Eye Screenshot of As Far As The Eye Screenshot of As Far As The Eye

PC Windows Playstation 4 Nintendo Switch

Build a mobile village and travel with your tribe toward the center of the world, called The Eye. This roguelike turn-based resource-management game is made of procedural situations, natural events, skill-trees and hard choices. Ready to move?


  • hex
  • city-building
  • colony
  • resource-management
  • rogue-like
  • strategy
  • turn-based
  • tabletop
  • building
  • grid
  • management
  • sandbox
  • survival
  • 4x
  • resource

6

Thea 2: The Shattering (2018)

View Similar Games
78
Review score
Logo of Thea 2: The Shattering Screenshot of Thea 2: The Shattering Screenshot of Thea 2: The Shattering Screenshot of Thea 2: The Shattering

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

7

Borderlands Collection: Pandora's Box (2023)

View Similar Games
96
Review score
Logo of Borderlands Collection: Pandora's Box Screenshot of Borderlands Collection: Pandora's Box Screenshot of Borderlands Collection: Pandora's Box Screenshot of Borderlands Collection: Pandora's Box

early access Mac OS PC Windows Xbox Series X Xbox One Playstation 5 Playstation 4

For the first time ever, get all six Borderlands adventures together in one mayhem-fueled package, all at an incredible value! Includes all six acclaimed base games from the Borderlands franchise: Borderlands, Borderlands 2, Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel, Tales from the Borderlands, Borderlands 3, and New Tales from the Borderlands, as well as all of their add-on content, in one giant bundle.


  • turn-based
  • card
  • diplomacy
  • strategy
  • grand-strategy
  • rpg
  • wargame
  • japanese
  • cooperative
  • immersive
  • 4x
  • military
  • tactical
  • character

8

CIV (2022)

View Similar Games
ND
Review score
Logo of CIV Screenshot of CIV Screenshot of CIV Screenshot of CIV

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

9

Immortal Realms: Vampire Wars (2020)

View Similar Games
66
Review score
Logo of Immortal Realms: Vampire Wars Screenshot of Immortal Realms: Vampire Wars Screenshot of Immortal Realms: Vampire Wars Screenshot of Immortal Realms: Vampire Wars

Playstation 4 Xbox One Nintendo Switch PC Windows

Immortal Realms: Vampire Wars is an engaging strategy game set in a dark vampire world in turmoil, that combines empire management and turn-based combat with unique card-game elements. Descend into a mythical world filled with horrors and legends – and hurl yourself into a compelling gothic adventure paired with a challenging game experience. Discover the secrets of Nemire and experience an enthralling story from the perspective of four mighty vampire lords, each with their own goals and agendas. Command one of three unique vampire clans with distinctive units, powers, gameplay mechanics and characters, making strategic manoeuvres in “Kingdom” mode before switching over to “Combat” mode to take on your foes in tense, closely fought battles. Original card game elements enhance the gameplay and provide a refreshing take on the genre. Each clan and vampire lord has access to their own set of cards, which can be combined to powerful effect.


  • turn-based
  • vampire
  • gothic
  • strategy
  • blood
  • wargame
  • 4x
  • tactical
  • resource-management
  • grand-strategy
  • management
  • dark
  • magic
  • card-game
  • isometric

10

Hades' Star (2019)

View Similar Games
88
Review score
Logo of Hades' Star Screenshot of Hades' Star Screenshot of Hades' Star Screenshot of Hades' Star

IOS iPhone PC Windows Mac OS Playstation 4 IOS iPhone (IOS iPhone) l Xbox One

A unique space strategy game where thousands of players participate in one shared galaxy.


  • space
  • multiplayer
  • mmo
  • strategy
  • economy
  • pve
  • military
  • 4x
  • cooperative
  • sci-fi
  • pvp

Not seeing your game?