List of 4X video games
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This is a comprehensive index of 4X video games, sorted chronologically. Information regarding date of release, developer, platform, setting and notability is provided when available. The table can be sorted by clicking on the small boxes next to the column headings. Notice how many of these games are sequels.
See also: List of strategy video games
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Classic 4X games
| Year | Game | Developer | Setting | Platform | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Cosmic Balance II | SSI | Sci-fi (Space) | ATR, APPII | Cosmic Balance from SSI in 1982, is a tactical level starship combat simulator and not a true predecessor. | |
| 1983 | Reach for the Stars | SSG | Sci-fi (Space) | DOS, WIN, APPII, MAC, C64, AMI | ||
| 1984 | Strategic Conquest | Peter Merrill | Historical | APPII, MAC | ||
| 1984 | Imperium Galactum | SSI | Sci-fi (Space) | APPII, ATR, C64 | ||
| 1984 | Incunabula | Avalon Hill | Historical | DOS | Based on Avalon Hill's board game, Civilization. | |
| 1987 | Anacreon: Reconstruction 4021 | Thinking Machine | Sci-fi (Space) | DOS | ||
| 1987 | Xconq | Various | Historical, Fantasy or Sci-fi (Planet) | CROSS | A strategy game engine hosting multiple fan-made game modules. | |
| 1987 | Strategic Conquest II | Peter Merrill | Historical | APPII, MAC | Sequel to Strategic Conquest. | |
| 1989 | Warlords | SSG | Fantasy | AMI, DOS | First title in the series. | |
| 1989 | Millennium 2.2 | Electric Dreams | Sci-fi (Space) | AMI, DOS, ST | ||
| 1990 | Khalaan | Chip | Fantasy | AMI, ST, DOS | ||
| 1990 | Spaceward Ho! | Delta Tao | Sci-fi (Space) | MAC, WIN, AMI | ||
| 1990 | Centurion: Defender of Rome | Bits of Magic | Historical | DOS, AMI, SEGA | ||
| 1991 | Armada 2525 | Interstel | Sci-fi (Space) | DOS | ||
| 1991 | Deuteros | Activision | Sci-fi (Space) | AMI, ST | Sequel to Millennium 2.2. | |
| 1991 | Civilization | MicroProse | Historical | DOS, WIN, MAC, AMI, ST, SNES | First title in the series. | |
| 1992 | Pax Imperia | Changeling Software | Sci-fi (Space) | MAC | ||
| 1992 | VGA Planets | Tim Wisseman | Sci-fi (Space) | DOS | ||
| 1993 | Master of Orion | Simtex | Sci-fi (Space) | DOS, MAC | First title in the series. First game to use the term "4X". | |
| 1993 | Space Empires | Malfador | Sci-fi (Space) | WIN | First title in the series. | |
| 1993 | Warlords II | SSG | Fantasy | DOS | Sequel to Warlords. | |
| 1993 | Merchant Prince | Holistic QQP | Historical | DOS | Also supported randomized maps | |
| 1994 | Colonization | MicroProse | Historical | AMI, DOS, WIN, MAC | ||
| 1994 | K240 | Gremlin Graphics | Sci-fi (Space) | AMI | ||
| 1994 | Hammer of the Gods | Holistic | Fantasy | DOS | Norse mythology within a mostly historical setting | |
| 1994 | Lords of the Realm | Impressions Games | Historical | WIN, AMI | ||
| 1994 | Master of Magic | Simtex | Fantasy | DOS | ||
| 1995 | Machiavelli the Prince | Holistic MicroProse | Historical | DOS | Improved version of Merchant Prince | |
| 1995 | Age of Discovery | Email Games | Historical | PBEM, WIN | Alternate version of Global Diplomacy with randomized maps. | |
| 1995 | Ascendancy | The Logic Factory | Sci-fi (Space) | DOS, WIN, IPAD (iOS) | ||
| 1995 | Heroes of Might and Magic: A Strategic Quest | New World | Fantasy | DOS, WIN, MAC, GBC | First title in the series. | |
| 1995 | Imperium | Email Games | Sci-fi | PBEM, WIN | ||
| 1995 | Space Empires II | Malfador | Sci-fi (Space) | WIN | Sequel to Space Empires. | |
| 1995 | Stars! | Jeff Johnson and Jeff McBride | Sci-fi (Space) | WIN | ||
| 1996 | Civilization II | MicroProse | Historical | MAC, PS1, WIN | Sequel to Civilization. | |
| 1996 | Deadlock: Planetary Conquest | Accolade | Sci-fi (Planet) | MAC, WIN | ||
| 1996 | Destiny: World Domination from Stone Age to Space Age | Interactive Magic | Historical | WIN | ||
| 1996 | Emperor of the Fading Suns | Holistic | Sci-fi (Planet) | WIN | ||
| 1996 | Freeciv | Freeciv team | Historical | CROSS | Civilization clone. | |
| 1996 | Heroes of Might and Magic II: The Succession Wars | New World | Fantasy | WIN, MAC, ROS, GBC | Sequel to Heroes of Might and Magic: A Strategic Quest. | |
| 1996 | Lords of the Realm II | Impressions Games | Historical | WIN, MAC | Sequel to Lords of the Realm. | |
| 1996 | Master of Orion II: Battle at Antares | Simtex | Sci-fi (Space) | DOS, WIN, MAC | Sequel to Master of Orion. | |
| 1997 | Fragile Allegiance | Gremlin | Sci-fi (Space) | WIN9X, DOS | ||
| 1997 | Heroes of Might and Magic II: The Price of Loyalty | New World | Fantasy | WIN | Expansion to Heroes of Might and Magic II: The Succession Wars. | |
| 1997 | Imperialism | Frog City | Historical | MAC, WIN | ||
| 1997 | Imperium Galactica | Digital Reality | Sci-fi (Space) | DOS | First title in the series. | |
| 1997 | Into the Void | Adrenalin Entertainment | Sci-fi | DOS | ||
| 1997 | Lords of Magic | Impressions | Fantasy | WIN9X | ||
| 1997 | Pax Imperia Eminent Domain | Heliotrope | Sci-fi (Space) | WIN, MAC | ||
| 1997 | Space Empires III | Malfador | Sci-fi (Space) | WIN | Sequel to Space Empires II. | |
| 1997 | Tone Rebellion, The | The Logic Factory | Sci-fi (Planet) | WIN | ||
| 1997 | Warlords III: Reign of Heroes | SSG | Fantasy | WIN | Sequel to Warlords II. | |
| 1998 | Lords of Magic: Legends of Urak | Impressions | Fantasy | WIN9X | Expansion to Lords of Magic. | |
| 1998 | Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri | Firaxis | Sci-fi (Planet) | WIN, LIN, MAC | Pseudo-sequel to Civilization | |
| 1998 | Star Wars: Rebellion | Coolhand | Sci-fi (Space) | WIN | ||
| 1998 | Warlords III: Darklords Rising | SSG | Fantasy | WIN | Expansion to Warlords III: Reign of Heroes. | |
| 1999 | Age of Wonders | Triumph | Fantasy | WIN | First title in the series. | |
| 1999 | Civilization II: Test of Time | MicroProse | Historical, Fantasy or Sci-fi (Planet) | WIN | Remake of Civilization II. | |
| 1999 | Civilization: Call to Power | Activision | Historical and Sci-fi (Planet) | BEOS, LIN, MAC, WIN | Spin-off of Civilization. | |
| 1999 | Disciples: Sacred Lands | Strategy First | Fantasy | WIN | First title in the series. | |
| 1999 | Heroes of Might and Magic III: Armageddon's Blade | New World | Fantasy | WIN, MAC | Expansion to Heroes of Might and Magic III: The Restoration of Erathia. | |
| 1999 | Heroes of Might and Magic III: The Restoration of Erathia | New World | Fantasy | DC, LIN, MAC, WIN | Sequel to Heroes of Might and Magic II: The Succession Wars. | |
| 1999 | Imperialism II: Age of Exploration | Frog City | Historical | OSX, WIN | Sequel to Imperialism. | |
| 1999 | Malkari | iMagic | Sci-fi | WIN | ||
| 1999 | Sid Meier's Alien Crossfire | Firaxis | Sci-fi (Planet) | WIN, LIN, MAC | Expansion to Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri. | |
| 1999 | Star Trek: Birth of the Federation | MicroProse | Sci-fi (Space) | WIN | ||
| 2000 | Call to Power II | Activision | Historical and Sci-fi (Planet) | WIN | Sequel to Civilization: Call to Power. | |
| 2000 | Europa Universalis | Paradox | Historical | WIN | First title in the series. | |
| 2000 | Heroes of Might and Magic III: The Shadow of Death | New World | Fantasy | WIN, MAC | Expansion to Heroes of Might and Magic III: The Restoration of Erathia. | |
| 2000 | Imperium Galactica II: Alliances | Digital Reality | Sci-fi (Space) | WIN | Sequel to Imperium Galactica. | |
| 2000 | Shogun: Total War | Creative Assembly | Historical | WIN | First title in the series. | |
| 2000 | Space Empires IV | Malfador | Sci-fi (Space) | WIN | Sequel to Space Empires III. | |
| 2000 | Theocracy | Philos | Historical | WIN, LIN | ||
| 2001 | Civilization III | Firaxis | Historical | WIN, MAC | Sequel to Civilization II. | |
| 2001 | Europa Universalis II | Paradox | Historical | WIN, MAC | Sequel to Europa Universalis. | |
| 2001 | Heroes of Might and Magic: Quest for the Dragon Bone Staff | New World | Fantasy | PS2 | Spin-off of the Heroes of Might and Magic series. | |
| 2001 | Merchant Prince II | Holistic Take-Two Interactive | Historical | WIN | Expansion to Merchant Prince. | |
| 2002 | Age of Wonders 2: The Wizard's Throne | Triumph | Fantasy | WIN | Sequel to Age of Wonders. | |
| 2002 | Starships Unlimited | Apezone | Sci-fi (Space) | WIN | ||
| 2002 | Civilization III: Play the World | Firaxis | Historical | WIN | Expansion to Civilization III. | |
| 2002 | Disciples II: Dark Prophecy | Strategy First | Fantasy | WIN | Sequel to Disciples: Sacred Lands. | |
| 2002 | Empire Earth: The Art of Conquest | Mad Doc Software | Historical | WIN | Expansion to Empire Earth. | |
| 2002 | Haegemonia: Legions of Iron | Digital Reality | Sci-fi (Space) | WIN | ||
| 2002 | Heroes of Might and Magic IV: The Gathering Storm | New World | Fantasy | WIN | Expansion to Heroes of Might and Magic IV. | |
| 2002 | Heroes of Might and Magic IV | New World | Fantasy | WIN | Sequel to Heroes of Might and Magic III: The Restoration of Erathia. | |
| 2002 | Medieval: Total War | Creative Assembly | Historical | WIN | Sequel to Shogun: Total War. | |
| 2003 | Age of Wonders: Shadow Magic | Triumph | Fantasy | WIN | Sequel to Age of Wonders 2: The Wizard's Throne. | |
| 2003 | Civilization III: Conquests | BreakAway, Firaxis | Historical | WIN | Expansion to Civilization III. | |
| 2003 | FreeCol | The Freecol Team | Historical | WIN | Colonization clone | |
| 2003 | Disciples II: Guardians of the Light | Strategy First | Fantasy | WIN | Expansion to Disciples II: Dark Prophecy. | |
| 2003 | Disciples II: Rise of the Elves | Strategy First | Fantasy | WIN | Expansion to Disciples II: Dark Prophecy. | |
| 2003 | Disciples II: Servants of the Dark | Strategy First | Fantasy | WIN | Expansion to Disciples II: Dark Prophecy. | |
| 2003 | Galactic Civilizations | Stardock | Sci-fi (Space) | WIN | First title in the series. | |
| 2003 | Haegemonia: The Solon Heritage | Digital Reality | Sci-fi (Space) | WIN | Expansion to Haegemonia: Legions of Iron. | |
| 2003 | Heroes of Might and Magic IV: The Winds of War | New World | Fantasy | WIN | Expansion to Heroes of Might and Magic IV. | |
| 2003 | Master of Orion III | Quicksilver | Sci-fi (Space) | WIN, OSX | Sequel to Master of Orion II: Battle at Antares. | |
| 2003 | Medieval: Total War: Viking Invasion | Creative Assembly | Historical | WIN | Expansion to Medieval: Total War. | |
| 2003 | Space Merchants: Conquerors | Playito | Sci-fi (Space) | WIN | ||
| 2003 | Warlords IV: Heroes of Etheria | Infinite | Fantasy | WIN | Sequel to Warlords III: Darklords Rising. | |
| 2004 | Anacreon: Imperial Conquest in the Far Future | George Moromisato | Sci-fi (Space) | WIN | Remake of Anacreon: Reconstruction 4021. | |
| 2004 | Aurora | Steve Walmsley | Sci-fi (Space) | WIN | Freeware | |
| 2004 | Empire Deluxe Enhanced Edition | Killer Bee Software | Historical | WIN | Expansion of Empire Deluxe. | |
| 2004 | Galactic Civilizations: Altarian Prophecy | Stardock | Sci-fi (Space) | WIN | Expansion to Galactic Civilizations. | |
| 2004 | Lords of the Realm III | Impressions Games | Historical | WIN | Sequel to Lords of the Realm II. | |
| 2004 | Rome: Total War | Creative Assembly | Historical | WIN, OSX | Sequel to Medieval: Total War. | |
| 2004 | Strength & Honour | Magitech | Historical | WIN | ||
| 2004 | FreeOrion 0.1 (initial release) | Various developers | Sci-fi (Space) | LIN | ||
| 2005 | Civilization IV | Firaxis | Historical | WINNT, OSX | Sequel to Civilization III. | |
| 2005 | Empire Earth II | Mad Doc Software | Historical and Sci-fi (Planet) | WIN | Sequel to Empire Earth. | |
| 2005 | Rome: Total War: Barbarian Invasion | Creative Assembly | Historical | WIN | Expansion to Rome: Total War. | |
| 2006 | C-evo | Steffen Gerlach | Historical | WIN | Civilization clone. | |
| 2006 | Civilization IV: Warlords | Firaxis | Historical | WIN, OSX | Expansion to Civilization IV. | |
| 2006 | Empire Earth II: The Art of Supremacy | Mad Doc Software | Historical and Sci-fi (Planet) | WIN | Expansion to Empire Earth II. | |
| 2006 | Galactic Civilizations II: Dread Lords | Stardock | Sci-fi (Space) | WIN | Sequel to Galactic Civilizations. | |
| 2006 | Heroes of Might and Magic V: Hammers of Fate | Nival | Fantasy | WIN | Expansion to Heroes of Might and Magic V. | |
| 2006 | Heroes of Might and Magic V | Nival | Fantasy | WIN, OSX | Sequel to Heroes of Might and Magic IV. | |
| 2006 | Medieval II: Total War | Creative Assembly | Historical | WIN | Sequel to Rome: Total War and Medieval: Total War. | |
| 2006 | Rome: Total War - Alexander | Creative Assembly | Historical | WIN | Expansion to Rome: Total War. | |
| 2006 | Space Empires V | Malfador | Sci-fi (Space) | WIN | Sequel to Space Empires IV. | |
| 2006 | Sword of the Stars | Kerberos | Sci-fi (Space) | WINNT | Turn-based with Real-time combat. | |
| 2006 | Dominions 3: The Awakening | Illwinter Game Design | Fantasy | WIN, OSX, LINUX | Third game in the Dominions series | |
| 2007 | Sword of the Stars: Born of Blood | Kerberos | Sci-fi (Space) | WINNT | Turn-based with Real-time combat. Expansion to Sword of the Stars. | |
| 2007 | Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword | Firaxis | Historical | WIN | Expansion to Civilization IV. | |
| 2007 | Europa Universalis III | Paradox | Historical | WIN, MAC | Sequel to Europa Universalis II. | |
| 2007 | Empire Earth III | Mad Doc Software | Historical and Sci-fi (Planet) | WIN | Sequel to Empire Earth II. | |
| 2007 | Galactic Civilizations II: Dark Avatar | Stardock | Sci-fi (Space) | WIN | Expansion to Galactic Civilizations II: Dread Lords. | |
| 2007 | Heroes of Might and Magic V: Tribes of the East | Nival | Fantasy | WIN | Expansion to Heroes of Might and Magic V. | |
| 2007 | Medieval II: Total War: Kingdoms | Creative Assembly | Historical | WIN | Expansion to Medieval II: Total War. | |
| 2007 | Lost Empire | Pollux Gamelabs | Sci-fi (Space) | WIN | Turn Based. | |
| 2008 | Galactic Civilizations II: Twilight of the Arnor | Stardock | Sci-fi (Space) | WIN | Expansion to Galactic Civilizations II: Dread Lords. | |
| 2008 | Lost Empire: Immortals | Pollux Gamelabs | Sci-fi (Space) | WIN | Turn Based. | |
| 2008 | Sins of a Solar Empire | Ironclad | Sci-fi (Space) | WIN | Real-time. | |
| 2008 | Civilization Revolution | Firaxis | Historical | PS3, DS, X360 | ||
| 2008 | Civilization IV: Colonization | Firaxis | Historical | WIN | ||
| 2008 | Shattered Suns | Clear Crown | Sci-fi (Space) | PC | ||
| 2008 | Sins of a Solar Empire: Entrenchment | Ironclad | Sci-fi (Space) | WIN | Real-time. Expansion to Sins of a Solar Empire. | |
| 2008 | Sword of the Stars: A Murder of Crows | Kerberos | Sci-fi (Space) | WINNT | Turn-based with Real-time combat. Expansion to Sword of the Stars. | |
| 2009 | Empire: Total War | Creative Assembly | Historical | WIN | Fifth in the Total War series. | |
| 2009 | Disciples III: Renaissance | Akella | Fantasy | WIN | Sequel to Disciples II: Dark Prophecy. | |
| 2009 | Sword of the Stars: Argos Naval Yard | Kerberos | Sci-fi (Space) | WINNT | Turn-based with Real-time combat. Expansion to Sword of the Stars. | |
| 2009 | Mayhem Intergalactic | Inventive Dingo | Sci-fi (Space) | WIN | Turn-based, streamlined. | |
| 2009 | AI War: Fleet Command | Arcen Games, LLC | Sci-fi (Space) | WIN | ||
| 2010 | Civilization V | Firaxis | Historical | WIN, OSX, LIN | Sequel to Civilization IV. | |
| 2010 | Sins of a Solar Empire: Diplomacy | Ironclad | Sci-fi (Space) | WIN | Real-Time. Expansion to Sins of a Solar Empire. | |
| 2010 | Conquest: Divide and Conquer | Proxy Studios | Sci-fi (Planet) | WIN, OSX, LIN | Simultaneously executed turn-based tactical combat game placed in a dark and distant future. | |
| 2010 | Elemental: War of Magic | Stardock | Fantasy | WIN | Turn-based strategy with a fantasy theme, combining role-playing elements. | |
| 2010 | Distant Worlds | Code Force | Sci-fi (Space) | WIN | ||
| 2010 | Star Ruler | Blind Mind Studios | Sci-fi (Space) | WIN | Real-time | |
| 2010 | Napoleon: Total War | Creative Assembly | Historical | Win | Sixth in Total War series. | |
| 2010 | Distant Stars (videogame) | Expat Games | Sci-fi (Space) | iPad | Turn-based, streamlined. | |
| 2010 | Neptune's Pride | Iron Helmet Games | Sci-fi (Space) | WEB | PvP where games can take weeks to play out. | |
| 2010 | Armada 2526 | Ntronium Games | Sci-fi (Space) | WIN | ||
| 2011 | Total War: Shogun 2 | Creative Assembly | Historical | Win | Seventh in Total War series. | |
| 2011 | Sword of the Stars II: The Lords of Winter | Kerberos | Sci-fi (Space) | WINNT | Turn-based with Real-time combat. Sequel to Sword of the Stars. | |
| 2011 | Illyriad | Illyriad | Fantasy | BROW | Real-time | |
| 2011 | Might & Magic: Heroes VI | BlackHole | Fantasy | WIN | Turn-based. Sequel to Heroes of Might and Magic V. | |
| 2012 | Warlock: Master of the Arcane | 1C:Ino-Co Plus | Fantasy | WIN | Turn-based. Derived from the Majesty universe. | |
| 2012 | Endless Space | Amplitude Studios | Sci-fi (Space) | WIN, OSX | Turn-based | |
| 2012 | Civilization V: Gods and Kings | Firaxis | Historical | WIN, OSX, LIN | Expansion to Civilization V. | |
| 2012 | Sins of a Solar Empire: Rebellion | Ironclad | Sci-fi (Space) | WIN | Real-Time. Expansion to Sins of a Solar Empire. | |
| 2012 | Legends of Pegasus | Novacore Studios | Sci-fi (Space) | WIN | Turn-based | |
| 2012 | Elemental: Fallen Enchantress | Stardock | Fantasy | WIN | Turn-based strategy with a fantasy theme, combining role-playing elements. | |
| 2013 | StarDrive | Zer0sum Games | Sci-fi (Space) | WIN | Real-time | |
| 2013 | Lords of the Black Sun | Arkavi Studios | Sci-fi (Space) | WIN | Turn-based | |
| 2013 | Civilization V: Brave New World | Firaxis | Historical | WIN, OSX, LIN | Expansion to Civilization V. | |
| 2013 | Europa Universalis IV | Paradox | Historical | WIN, OSX, LIN | Sequel to Europa Universalis III. | |
| 2013 | Pandora: First Contact | Proxy Studios | Sci-fi (Planet) | WIN, OSX, LIN | Turn-based planetary colonization and conquest, borrowing heavily from Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri. | |
| 2013 | Dominions 4: Thrones of Ascension | Illwinter Game Design | Fantasy | WIN, OSX, LINUX | ||
| 2013 | Fallen Enchantress: Legendary Heroes | Stardock | Fantasy | WIN, OSX, LINUX | ||
| 2013 | Eador: Masters of the Broken World | Snowbird Games | Fantasy | WIN | ||
| 2014 | Horizon | L3O | Sci-fi (Space) | WIN | Turn-based space strategy game with MOO2 like tactical combat and story missions. | |
| 2014 | Age of Wonders III | Triumph | Fantasy | WIN | Sequel to Age of Wonders: Shadow Magic. | |
| 2014 | Sid Meier's Civilization: Beyond Earth | Firaxis | Sci-fi (Planet) | WIN, LIN | Turn-based | |
| 2014 | Endless Legend | Amplitude | Fantasy | WIN, OSX | Endless Legend is a 4X turn-based fantasy strategy game by the creators of Endless Space and Dungeon of the Endless. | |
| 2014 | Star Ruler 2 | Blind Mind Studios | Sci-fi (Space) | WIN, OSX, LIN | Real-time. Sequel to Star Ruler. | |
| 2014 | Warlock II: The Exiled | 1C:Ino-Co Plus | Fantasy | WIN | Turn-based. Sequel to Warlock: Master of the Arcane. | |
| 2014 | Sorcerer King | Stardock Entertainment | Fantasy | WIN | ||
| 2014 | Distant Worlds: Universe | Code Force | Sci-fi (Space) | WIN | ||
| 2014 | Star Traders: 4X Empires | Trese Brothers | Sci-fi (Space) | WIN | ||
| 2014 | The Last Federation | Arcen Games, LLC | Sci-fi (Space) | WIN | ||
| 2015 | StarDrive 2 | Zer0sum Games | Sci-fi (Space) | WIN | Turn-based. Sequel to StarDrive. | |
| 2015 | Sid Meier's Starships | Firaxis Games | Sci-fi (Space) | WIN | Turn-based space strategy game. | |
| 2015 | Galactic Civilizations III | Stardock | Sci-fi (Space) | WIN | Turn-based space strategy game. | |
| 2015 | Worlds of Magic | Wastelands Interactive | Fantasy | WIN | ||
| 2015 | Galactic Inheritors | Argonauts Interactive | Sci-fi (Space) | WIN | ||
| 2015 | Gates of Horizon | Hex Keep | Sci-fi (Space) | WIN | ||
| 2015 | Predestination | Brain and Nerd Ltd | Sci-fi (Space) | WIN | ||
| 2016 | Stellaris | Paradox Interactive | Sci-fi (Space) | WIN, OSX, LIN | Real-time space grand strategy game | |
| 2016 | Falling Stars: War of Empires | Riveted Games | Sci-fi (Space) | WIN | Turn-based online digital tabletop game | |
| 2016 | Master of Orion Conquer the Stars | NGD Studios | Sci-fi (Space) | WIN, OSX | ||
| 2016 | Civilization VI | Firaxis Games | Historical | WIN | Sequel to Civilization V | |
Games with additional 4X mode
These games include a mode of gameplay that resembles the 4X genre (i.e. global map instead campaign).
| Year | Game | Developer | Setting | Platform | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Star Control | Toys for Bob | Sci-fi | AMI, CPC, C64, DOS, Genesis, ZX Spectrum | |
| 1994 | Wing Commander: Armada | Origin Systems | Sci-fi | DOS | |
| 1996 | Star Control 3 | Legend Entertainment | Sci-fi | DOS, MAC | |
| 2001 | Emperor: Battle for Dune | Westwood Studios | Sci-fi | WIN | Campaign mode |
| 2003 | Rise of Nations | Big Huge Games | Historical | WIN, MAC | Conquer The World mode |
| 2004 | Rise of Nations: Thrones and Patriots | Big Huge Games | Historical | WIN, MAC | Conquer The World mode |
| 2005 | Star Wars: Battlefront | Pandemic Studios | Sci-fi | WIN | Galactic Conquest mode |
| 2006 | Star Wars: Battlefront II | Pandemic Studios | Sci-fi | WIN, Xbox | Galactic Conquest mode |
| 2006 | Star Wars: Empire at War | Petroglyph Games | Sci-fi | WIN, MAC | Galactic Conquest mode |
| 2006 | Star Wars: Empire at War: Forces of Corruption | Petroglyph Games | Sci-fi | WIN, MAC | Galactic Conquest mode |
| 2006 | The Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle-earth II | EA Los Angeles | Fantasy | WIN | War of the Ring mode |
| 2006 | The Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle-earth II: The Rise of the Witch-king | EA Los Angeles | Fantasy | WIN | War of the Ring mode |
| 2006 | Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War: Dark Crusade | Relic Entertainment | Sci-fi/Fantasy | WIN | Campaign mode |
| 2008 | Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War: Soulstorm | Relic Entertainment | Sci-fi/Fantasy | WIN | Campaign mode |
| 2008 | Command & Conquer 3: Kane's Wrath | EA Los Angeles | Sci-fi | WIN, Xbox | Global Conquest mode |
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