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1999USK 6PC, Steam Deck playable90 % positive4.99 €

A classic turn-based 4X game about founding a colony on an alien planet. Ideological factions, a philosophical narrative and fully customizable units set it apart.

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Endless Space

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2012USK 6PC, Steam Deck playable79 % positive9.49 €

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A turn-based space 4X game where you lead one of several factions to explore star systems, grow an empire, research technology and command fleets. The mystery of the ancient Endless and the substance Dust fuels the race for the galaxy.

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Galactic Civilizations III

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A turn-based space 4X game where you grow a star empire into a galactic power through research, diplomacy, trade, culture or war. Customizable races, ship design and large maps give it great freedom and replay value.

Sid Meier's Civilization III

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A classic turn-based 4X strategy game where you lead a nation from the ancient age to the modern era. You found cities, research technologies, handle diplomacy and compete through conquest, culture or space travel.

Master of Orion II: Battle at Antares

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A classic turn-based 4X space strategy game where you explore the galaxy, colonize planets, research technology and fight tactical starship battles against rival races. Deep empire management and custom ship design have made it a cult favourite.

Sid Meier's Civilization IV

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The classic 4X strategy game where you guide a civilization from the Stone Age to the space race, with religions, cultural borders and diplomacy. Famous for its 'one more turn' pull and the award-winning theme 'Baba Yetu'.

Sid Meier's Civilization V

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The classic 4X strategy game: you guide a civilization across millennia, from its first settlement to the space age. Hex-based combat, city-states and multiple paths to victory create the famous "one more turn" pull.

Sid Meier's Colonization

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A turn-based 4X strategy game set in the colonial era: you lead a European power in the New World, founding settlements, trading goods, managing resources, and ultimately fighting for independence from the Crown.

Master of Magic

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A classic turn-based 4X strategy game where you play a wizard founding cities, raising armies and researching spells to conquer two parallel worlds. Its blend of empire building and rich magic makes it a cult favourite.

Galactic Civilizations

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You lead United Earth in a turn-based race for the galaxy's habitable worlds, balancing research, economy and military. Diplomacy and trade matter almost as much as battles.

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