Best 4X Strategy Simulator games

4X Strategy Simulator games

Games like Minecraft, Dwarf Fortress, and Mount & Blade: Warband, ranked by the GamesGraph community.
Last updated: May 17, 2026

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Minecraft

2016 December 2016 by Mojang Studios

Simulator, Adventure, Arcade

Simulator, Adventure, Arcade

7.71 Excellent+

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Dwarf Fortress

2022 December 2022 by Bay 12 Games

RPG, Simulator, Strategy

RPG, Simulator, Strategy

7.56 Excellent

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Mount & Blade: Warband

2010 March 2010 by Taleworlds

Shooter, RPG, Simulator

Shooter, RPG, Simulator

7.27 Excellent-

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Sid Meier's Civilization V

2010 September 2010 by Firaxis Games

Simulator, Strategy, Turn-Based

Simulator, Strategy, Turn-Based

7.25 Excellent-

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Stellaris

2016 May 2016 by Paradox Development Studio

Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy

Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy

7.17 Excellent-

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Sid Meier's Civilization IV

2005 October 2005 by Firaxis Games

Simulator, Strategy, Turn-Based

Simulator, Strategy, Turn-Based

7.13 Excellent-

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Sid Meier's Civilization VI

2016 October 2016 by Firaxis Games

Simulator, Strategy, Turn-Based

Simulator, Strategy, Turn-Based

6.99 Excellent--

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X4: Foundations

2018 November 2018 by Egosoft

Simulator, Strategy, Science fiction

Simulator, Strategy, Science fiction

6.83 Good++

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Thea: The Awakening

2015 November 2015 by MuHa Games

RPG, Simulator, Strategy

RPG, Simulator, Strategy

6.81 Good++

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Galactic Civilizations III

2014 March 2014 by Stardock

Simulator, Strategy, Turn-Based

Simulator, Strategy, Turn-Based

6.66 Good++

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Spore

2008 September 2008 by Maxis

Real Time Strategy, RPG, Simulator

Real Time Strategy, RPG, Simulator

6.45 Good+

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Sins of a Solar Empire II

2022 October 2022 by Ironclad Games

Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy

Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy

6.76 Good++

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Sins of a Solar Empire: Rebellion

2012 June 2012 by Ironclad Games

Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy

Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy

6.43 Good+

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Age of Wonders: Planetfall

2019 August 2019 by Triumph Studios

Simulator, Strategy, Turn-Based

Simulator, Strategy, Turn-Based

6.55 Good+

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The Battle of Polytopia

2016 February 2016 by Midjiwan AB

Simulator, Strategy, Turn-Based

Simulator, Strategy, Turn-Based

6.31 Good

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Sid Meier's Civilization III

2001 October 2001 by Westlake Interactive

Simulator, Strategy, Turn-Based

Simulator, Strategy, Turn-Based

6.23 Good

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Humankind

2021 August 2021 by Amplitude Studios

Simulator, Strategy, Turn-Based

Simulator, Strategy, Turn-Based

6.28 Good

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Sid Meier's Colonization

1994 May 1994 by MicroProse Software, Inc.

Simulator, Strategy, Turn-Based

Simulator, Strategy, Turn-Based

6.14 Good

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X3: Terran Conflict

2008 October 2008 by Egosoft

RPG, Simulator, Strategy

RPG, Simulator, Strategy

6.16 Good

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Anno 2205

2015 November 2015 by Blue Byte

Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy

Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy

6.18 Good

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Farthest Frontier

2025 October 2025 by Crate Entertainment

Simulator, Strategy, 4X Strategy

Simulator, Strategy, 4X Strategy

6.18 Good

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Distant Worlds: Universe

2014 April 2014 by Code Force

Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy

Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy

6.26 Good

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Old World

2021 July 2021 by mohawk games

Simulator, Strategy, Turn-Based

Simulator, Strategy, Turn-Based

6.15 Good

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Scrap Mechanic

2016 January 2016 by Axolot Games

Simulator, Adventure, Science fiction

Simulator, Adventure, Science fiction

5.85 Good--

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Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization

2008 September 2008 by Firaxis Games

Simulator, Strategy, Turn-Based

Simulator, Strategy, Turn-Based

6.01 Good-

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X2: The Threat

2003 August 2003 by Runesoft

Simulator, Strategy, Science fiction

Simulator, Strategy, Science fiction

5.90 Good-

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From the Depths

2020 November 2020 by Brilliant Skies Ltd.

RPG, Simulator, Strategy

RPG, Simulator, Strategy

5.45 Decent++

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Starpoint Gemini Warlords

2017 May 2017 by Little Green Men Games

Real Time Strategy, RPG, Simulator

Real Time Strategy, RPG, Simulator

5.73 Good--

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SteamWorld Build

2023 December 2023 by The Station Interactive

Simulator, Strategy, Science fiction

Simulator, Strategy, Science fiction

5.90 Good-

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Trimps

2015 July 2015 by GreenSatellite

Simulator, Strategy, 4X Strategy

Simulator, Strategy, 4X Strategy

5.37 Decent+

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X: Beyond the Frontier

1999 July 1999 by Egosoft

Simulator, Strategy, Science fiction

Simulator, Strategy, Science fiction

5.44 Decent++

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Crashlands

2016 January 2016 by Butterscotch Shenanigans

RPG, Simulator, Adventure

RPG, Simulator, Adventure

5.47 Decent++

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Terraformers

2023 March 2023 by Asteroid Lab

Simulator, Strategy, Turn-Based

Simulator, Strategy, Turn-Based

5.28 Decent+

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X-Tension

2000 June 2000 by Egosoft

Simulator, Strategy, Science fiction

Simulator, Strategy, Science fiction

5.51 Decent++

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My Little Universe

2021 September 2021 by Estoty Games

Simulator, Adventure, Fantasy

Simulator, Adventure, Fantasy

4.89 Decent

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Driftland: The Magic Revival

2019 April 2019 by Star Drifters

Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy

Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy

4.76 Decent-

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AI War: Fleet Command

2009 May 2009 by Arcen Games

Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy

Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy

4.88 Decent

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Equilinox

2018 November 2018 by ThinMatrix

Point-and-click, Simulator, Strategy

Point-and-click, Simulator, Strategy

4.49 Decent--

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The Last Federation

2014 April 2014 by Arcen Games

Simulator, Strategy, Turn-Based

Simulator, Strategy, Turn-Based

4.38 Decent--

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Imperator: Rome

2019 April 2019 by Paradox Development Studio

Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy

Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy

4.75 Decent-

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Sid Meier's Civilization: Beyond Earth

2014 October 2014 by Firaxis Games

Simulator, Strategy, Turn-Based

Simulator, Strategy, Turn-Based

4.47 Decent--

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X Rebirth

2013 November 2013 by Egosoft

Shooter, Real Time Strategy, Simulator

Shooter, Real Time Strategy, Simulator

4.55 Decent--

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Halcyon 6: Starbase Commander

2016 September 2016 by Massive Damage Games

RPG, Simulator, Strategy

RPG, Simulator, Strategy

4.51 Decent--

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Kerbal Space Program 2

2023 February 2023 by Intercept Games

Simulator, Adventure, Science fiction

Simulator, Adventure, Science fiction

3.45 Mediocre-

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Godus

2014 August 2014 by 22Cans

Point-and-click, Real Time Strategy, Simulator

Point-and-click, Real Time Strategy, Simulator

2.95 Flawed++

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Distant Worlds 2

2022 March 2022 by Code Force

Simulator, Strategy, Science fiction

Simulator, Strategy, Science fiction

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Imagine Earth

2021 May 2021 by Serious Brothers

Puzzle, Real Time Strategy, Simulator

Puzzle, Real Time Strategy, Simulator

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City of Gangsters

2021 August 2021 by SomaSim

Simulator, Strategy, Turn-Based

Simulator, Strategy, Turn-Based

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Bulwark Evolution: Falconeer Chronicles

2024 March 2024 by Tomas Sala

Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy

Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy

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Space Empires V

2006 September 2006 by Strategy First

Simulator, Strategy, Science fiction

Simulator, Strategy, Science fiction

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Heart of the Machine

2026 March 2026 by Arcen Games

RPG, Simulator, Strategy

RPG, Simulator, Strategy

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Stellar Monarch

2016 December 2016 by Silver Lemur Games

Simulator, Strategy, Turn-Based

Simulator, Strategy, Turn-Based

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Zephon

2024 November 2024 by Proxy Studios

RPG, Simulator, Strategy

RPG, Simulator, Strategy

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Nexus 5X

2024 April 2024 by Whatboy Games

RPG, Simulator, Strategy

RPG, Simulator, Strategy

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Cataclysm: Dark Days Ahead

2013 June 2013 by

RPG, Simulator, Adventure

RPG, Simulator, Adventure

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Worlds of Magic

2015 March 2015 by Wastelands Interactive

RPG, Simulator, Strategy

RPG, Simulator, Strategy

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Imperium Galactica

1997 March 1997 by Digital Reality

Simulator, Strategy, Science fiction

Simulator, Strategy, Science fiction

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Out of Ore

2022 October 2022 by North Modding Company

Simulator, Strategy, Adventure

Simulator, Strategy, Adventure

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Sword of the Stars

2006 August 2006 by Kerberos Productions

Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy

Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy

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Endless Ocean: Luminous

2024 May 2024 by Arika

Simulator, Adventure, 4X Strategy

Simulator, Adventure, 4X Strategy

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Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri

1999 February 1999 by Firaxis Games

Simulator, Strategy, Turn-Based

Simulator, Strategy, Turn-Based

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