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4X strategy games
Explore, expand, exploit and exterminate games drawn from Steam's official 4X tag ranking and ordered by current player activity.
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SteamStrategySid Meier’s Civilization® VIExpand your empire, advance your culture and go head-to-head against history’s greatest leaders. Will your civilization stand the test of time?32KLatest player snapshot#2
SteamRPGCrusader Kings IIILove, fight, scheme, and claim greatness. Determine your noble house’s legacy in the sprawling grand strategy of Crusader Kings III. Death is only the beginning as you guide your dynasty’s bloodline in the rich and larger-than-life simulation of the Middle Ages.24KLatest player snapshot#3
SteamStrategySid Meier's Civilization® VCreate, discover, and download new player-created maps, scenarios, interfaces, and more!19KLatest player snapshot#4
SteamStrategyEuropa Universalis VUse war, trade or diplomacy to satisfy your grandest ambitions and dominate five centuries of history in the newest version of Europa Universalis, Paradox Interactive's flagship historical grand strategy game.14KLatest player snapshot#5
SteamSimulationStellarisExplore 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.14KLatest player snapshot#6
SteamSimulationEuropa Universalis IVRule your land and dominate the world with unparalleled freedom, depth and historical accuracy. Write a new history of the world and build an empire for the ages.13KLatest player snapshot#7
SteamSimulationSid Meier's Civilization VIILead empires that evolve or endure through the Ages. Build something you believe in with Sid Meier's Civilization® VII.12KLatest player snapshot#8
SteamEarly AccessManor LordsManor Lords is a medieval strategy game featuring in-depth city building, large-scale tactical battles, and complex economic and social simulations. Rule your lands as a medieval lord – the seasons pass, the weather changes, and cities rise and fall.9KLatest player snapshot#9
SteamEarly AccessHeroes of Might and Magic: Olden EraHeroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era is the official prequel hailing back to the origins of the genre-defining, critically acclaimed series of turn-based strategy games. Raise grand armies and wield devastating spells to overcome your foes in both solo and multiplayer.5.9KLatest player snapshot#10
SteamActionX4: FoundationsYour journey to building a vast space empire begins behind the controls of a single ship. Explore, trade, fight, and build as you rise to command fleets, stations, and entire economies in a living, fully simulated universe that reacts to every decision.3.5KLatest player snapshot#11
SteamRPGAge of Wonders 4Rule a fantasy realm of your own design! Explore new magical realms in Age of Wonders’ signature blend of 4X strategy and turn-based tactical combat. Control a faction that grows and changes as you expand your empire with each turn!2.8KLatest player snapshot#12
SteamIndieFarthest FrontierProtect and guide your people as you forge a town from untamed wilderness at the edge of the known world. Harvest raw materials, hunt, fish and farm to survive. Produce crafted items to trade, consume, equip and fight with as you battle for your survival against the elements and outside threats.2.2KLatest player snapshot#13
SteamSimulationEmpires of the UndergrowthCommand swarms of warriors at an unprecedented scale of warfare in this blend of RTS and base-building. Lead ant colonies against the many fearsome threats of the insect world, while building intricate nests, developing pheromone-based tactics, and evolving to meet growing dangers.1.6KLatest player snapshot#14
SteamCasualSongs of SyxSongs of Syx is a fantasy city-builder with vast battles simulating thousands of citizens and soldiers. Start off as a small village and build, scheme, and fight your way towards a mighty empire. The mechanics are deep and true to life, where tiny events can spiral into the collapse of kingdoms.1.6KLatest player snapshot#15
SteamActionTotal War: WARHAMMER IIThe forces of Lustria await your command. Choose your Legendary Lord, expand your armies, forge alliances in a strategic turn-based campaign, and unleash the might of your monstrous forces in fast-paced real-time battles.1.2KLatest player snapshot#16
SteamEarly AccessWhiskerwoodEstablish a home for your industrious mice under the oppressive paw of your cat overlords in this city builder featuring complex simulations, intricate production chains, and the age-old rivalry between cat and mouse.1.2KLatest player snapshot#17
SteamEarly AccessMENACELead a strike force against an alien threat in this turn-based tactical RPG from the developers of Battle Brothers. Answer distress calls across different worlds, train and equip infantry, deploy tanks and mechs, and plan and execute missions in detailed turn-based battles.1.2KLatest player snapshot#18
SteamStrategyWarhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of WarWarhammer 40,000: Gladius – Relics of War brings you to a world of terror and violence. Four factions will engage in a brutal war for dominance over the planet’s resources. In the first turn-based 4X strategy game set in Warhammer 40,000 you will lead one of four unique factions.1.1KLatest player snapshot#19
SteamSimulationSins of a Solar Empire IIBattle for galactic dominance in this real-time 4X strategy game with unrivaled scale! You’ll explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate through military force, diplomacy, trade, culture, influence, and other underhanded tactics.1.1KLatest player snapshot#20
SteamEarly AccessENDLESS Legend™ 2Lead your people to victory on an ever-evolving world in this strategy game featuring asymmetric factions led by powerful heroes. Build your empire, wield political influence, and raise grand armies to wage war in a race to uncover dark secrets buried within the planet.925Latest player snapshot
SteamStrategySid Meier’s Civilization® VIExpand your empire, advance your culture and go head-to-head against history’s greatest leaders. Will your civilization stand the test of time?32KLatest player snapshot#2SteamRPGCrusader Kings IIILove, fight, scheme, and claim greatness. Determine your noble house’s legacy in the sprawling grand strategy of Crusader Kings III. Death is only the beginning as you guide your dynasty’s bloodline in the rich and larger-than-life simulation of the Middle Ages.24KLatest player snapshot#3SteamStrategySid Meier's Civilization® VCreate, discover, and download new player-created maps, scenarios, interfaces, and more!19KLatest player snapshot#4SteamStrategyEuropa Universalis VUse war, trade or diplomacy to satisfy your grandest ambitions and dominate five centuries of history in the newest version of Europa Universalis, Paradox Interactive's flagship historical grand strategy game.14KLatest player snapshot#5SteamSimulationStellarisExplore 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.14KLatest player snapshot#6SteamSimulationEuropa Universalis IVRule your land and dominate the world with unparalleled freedom, depth and historical accuracy. Write a new history of the world and build an empire for the ages.13KLatest player snapshot#7SteamSimulationSid Meier's Civilization VIILead empires that evolve or endure through the Ages. Build something you believe in with Sid Meier's Civilization® VII.12KLatest player snapshot#8SteamEarly AccessManor LordsManor Lords is a medieval strategy game featuring in-depth city building, large-scale tactical battles, and complex economic and social simulations. Rule your lands as a medieval lord – the seasons pass, the weather changes, and cities rise and fall.9KLatest player snapshot#9SteamEarly AccessHeroes of Might and Magic: Olden EraHeroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era is the official prequel hailing back to the origins of the genre-defining, critically acclaimed series of turn-based strategy games. Raise grand armies and wield devastating spells to overcome your foes in both solo and multiplayer.5.9KLatest player snapshot#10SteamActionX4: FoundationsYour journey to building a vast space empire begins behind the controls of a single ship. Explore, trade, fight, and build as you rise to command fleets, stations, and entire economies in a living, fully simulated universe that reacts to every decision.3.5KLatest player snapshot#11SteamRPGAge of Wonders 4Rule a fantasy realm of your own design! Explore new magical realms in Age of Wonders’ signature blend of 4X strategy and turn-based tactical combat. Control a faction that grows and changes as you expand your empire with each turn!2.8KLatest player snapshot#12SteamIndieFarthest FrontierProtect and guide your people as you forge a town from untamed wilderness at the edge of the known world. Harvest raw materials, hunt, fish and farm to survive. Produce crafted items to trade, consume, equip and fight with as you battle for your survival against the elements and outside threats.2.2KLatest player snapshot#13SteamSimulationEmpires of the UndergrowthCommand swarms of warriors at an unprecedented scale of warfare in this blend of RTS and base-building. Lead ant colonies against the many fearsome threats of the insect world, while building intricate nests, developing pheromone-based tactics, and evolving to meet growing dangers.1.6KLatest player snapshot#14SteamCasualSongs of SyxSongs of Syx is a fantasy city-builder with vast battles simulating thousands of citizens and soldiers. Start off as a small village and build, scheme, and fight your way towards a mighty empire. The mechanics are deep and true to life, where tiny events can spiral into the collapse of kingdoms.1.6KLatest player snapshot#15SteamActionTotal War: WARHAMMER IIThe forces of Lustria await your command. Choose your Legendary Lord, expand your armies, forge alliances in a strategic turn-based campaign, and unleash the might of your monstrous forces in fast-paced real-time battles.1.2KLatest player snapshot#16SteamEarly AccessWhiskerwoodEstablish a home for your industrious mice under the oppressive paw of your cat overlords in this city builder featuring complex simulations, intricate production chains, and the age-old rivalry between cat and mouse.1.2KLatest player snapshot#17SteamEarly AccessMENACELead a strike force against an alien threat in this turn-based tactical RPG from the developers of Battle Brothers. Answer distress calls across different worlds, train and equip infantry, deploy tanks and mechs, and plan and execute missions in detailed turn-based battles.1.2KLatest player snapshot#18SteamStrategyWarhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of WarWarhammer 40,000: Gladius – Relics of War brings you to a world of terror and violence. Four factions will engage in a brutal war for dominance over the planet’s resources. In the first turn-based 4X strategy game set in Warhammer 40,000 you will lead one of four unique factions.1.1KLatest player snapshot#19SteamSimulationSins of a Solar Empire IIBattle for galactic dominance in this real-time 4X strategy game with unrivaled scale! You’ll explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate through military force, diplomacy, trade, culture, influence, and other underhanded tactics.1.1KLatest player snapshot#20SteamEarly AccessENDLESS Legend™ 2Lead your people to victory on an ever-evolving world in this strategy game featuring asymmetric factions led by powerful heroes. Build your empire, wield political influence, and raise grand armies to wage war in a race to uncover dark secrets buried within the planet.925Latest player snapshot