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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.

  • Lore and world history
  • Economy and management
  • Deep systems to master
  • Turn-based combat

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Endless Space

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

Fits your focus: Together like Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri.

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.

Endless Space 2

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A deep space 4X strategy game where you lead a distinct star-faring civilization through expansion, research, diplomacy and war. Each faction plays very differently thanks to unique mechanics and quest lines.

Master of Orion

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A founding classic of the 4X genre: as an immortal emperor you guide an alien race, explore the galaxy, research technologies and manage planets. Diplomacy, fleet battles and expansion decide who rules the stars.

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.

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.

Endless Legend

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A turn-based 4X strategy game set on Auriga, a world where each winter grows harsher than the last. Its highly asymmetric factions come with their own quest lines, and battles play out tactically on the hex map itself, so every campaign feels distinct.

Galactic Civilizations II: Dread Lords

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A turn-based space 4X game where you colonize planets, research technologies, and conquer the galaxy through diplomacy, culture, or force. It is especially praised for its strong AI, which challenges you without cheating.

Galactic Civilizations IV: Supernova

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A classic 4X space strategy game where you lead a civilization through exploration, expansion, diplomacy, research and conquest to galactic dominance. The Supernova edition offers many paths to victory and deep customization of your own species.

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