4X (explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate) games
Empires in Ruins
Feb 4, 2019
Empires in Ruins is the story-driven bastard child of 4X and Tower Defense. The Western Marches are aflame, will the grumpy and drunk Sergeant Hans Heimer be the one to …
Linux
Mac
PC
Fragile Allegiance
Dec 31, 1997
Assemble your fleets, fill your silos with nuclear warheads, conduct research, gather resources, and wage war in a vast galaxy in this unique take on 4X Strategy. Appoint Colony Supervisors …
DOS
Sins of a Solar Empire: Trinity
Feb 4, 2010
· Bundle
In Sins of a Solar Empire: Trinity, you are the leader of a civilization embroiled in a galactic war, fighting for the survival of your entire race against relentless foes. …
PC
Sword of the Stars II: Enhanced Edition
Nov 30, 2012
· Bundle
The Enhanced Edition contains Sword of the Stars II: The Lords of Winter and the first expansion, the End of Flesh. The new expansion introduces the new playable race, the …
PC
Thea 2: The Shattering
May 13, 2019
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 …
X-Tension
Jun 1, 2000
· Standalone expansion
of X: Beyond the Frontier
X-Tension is the eagerly awaited expansion pack to X: Beyond the Frontier. The expansion is not limited by a linear plot line but makes use of new ways to expand …
PC
Armada 2526
Mar 5, 2011
Guide one of 12 races on their first interstellar journey from a single planet, until it becomes a mighty pan-galactic empire. From the Star Map you must manage your empire, …
PC
Bulwark Evolution: Falconeer Chronicles
Mar 26, 2024
A new city-building game set in the oceanic world of The Great Ursee, by BAFTA-nominated developer Tomas Sala. Design, develop and defend your Bulwark, manage resources and make choices to …
Conquest of Elysium 3
Sep 3, 2012
Conquest of Elysium 3 (CoE3) is a streamlined turn based fantasy strategy game with a touch of rogue-like and the complex undertones of Illwinter's Dominions series. While CoE3 appears to …
Linux
Mac
PC
Cultures 2: The Gates of Asgard
Aug 26, 2002
The Viking Bjarni whiles his days days away in an idyllic village on Greenland’s coast until a dark prophecy knocks on his door. In his premonition, Bjarni witnesses an epic …
PC
Deadlock: Planetary Conquest
Jul 22, 1996
In Deadlock, an intense turn-based strategic simulation, seven races colonize a virgin planet, but only one will survive. Build your province’s structures. Conduct research to advance your race. Devise the …
Mac
PC
Galactic Civilizations III: Crusade
May 4, 2017
· Expansion
of Galactic Civilizations III
The shield around Earth has been eliminated, but humanity has been anything but idle. Furious that their attempts at diplomacy and goodwill were met with treachery and violence, Earth has …
PC
Goblins of Elderstone
Mar 8, 2023
This Goblin Tribe Simulator brings a challenging blend of chaos and creativity to the city-building genre. Build dwellings, manage your resources, defend your goblins, and grow your tribe to face …
PC
Pandora: First Contact
Apr 5, 2014
The ancient Messari return to Pandora with all their might, deploying portals and terrifying ion storms. From these portals come forces never before seen by mankind, and an infestation spreads …
Linux
Mac
PC
Sorcerer King: Rivals
Sep 22, 2016
Sorcerer King: Rivals is a turn-based fantasy 4X game from the people who brought you Galactic Civilizations and Sins of a Solar Empire. Build a civilization, go on quests, craft …
PC
Star Ruler 2
Mar 27, 2015
Massive scale 4X-RTS set in space. Control hundreds of planets, manipulate galactic politics, research numerous advanced technologies, and command thousands of units and hundreds of planets in your quest for …
Linux
PC
Stellar Monarch
Dec 5, 2016
Asymmetric space empire builder where you feel like the Emperor, not a logistics officer. No micromanagement, grand scale, fast paced, audiences, assassins, imperial court, disloyal admirals.
PC
Stellaris: Console Edition
Feb 26, 2019
· Port
of Stellaris
The universe is getting bigger every day! Paradox Development Studio is bringing the grand strategy genre to consoles for the first time ever with Stellaris: Console Edition. Featuring the same …
Sword of the Stars: Born of Blood
Jun 7, 2007
· Expansion
of Sword of the Stars
The first expansion in the Sword of the Stars franchise, Born of Blood adds the savage Zuul, greater micromanagement of planets, and an abundance of new weapons, ships, and technologies.
PC
The Last Federation
Apr 18, 2014
From the creators of AI War: Fleet Command comes an all-new grand strategy title with turn-based tactical combat, set in a deep simulation of an entire solar system and its …
Linux
Mac
PC
Towers of Aghasba
Nov 19, 2024
Towers of Aghasba, an open-world experience where players can build vast settlements and grow sprawling ecosystems on their fantasy island.
Linux
PC
PS5
Advanced Tactics Gold
Apr 12, 2011
Advanced Tactics: Gold offers a unique and infinitely replayable wargaming experience for any strategy fan. Building off of the enormous success of Advanced Tactics: World War II, the Gold edition …
PC
Armada 2526: Supernova
Apr 14, 2011
· Expansion
of Armada 2526
Supernova, the first expansion for Armada 2526 gives you 4X more. More to explore, more to exploit, more to exterminate and expands you're gaming horizons by letting you challenge your …
PC
Crowfall
Jul 6, 2021
Crowfall is a Massively Multiplayer Online Role Playing Game (MMORPG). The Worlds of Crowfall feature unique maps, rules, and victory conditions. Every World is different, and players join teams (Factions, …
PC
Cultures
Jul 25, 2001
Before Christopher Columbus sailed the ocean blue in 1492, the Vikings set out on their own journey of discovery and possible looting and pillaging. Having accidentally stumbled upon the Americas, …
PC