October 21, 2016
Strategy, 4X, Economic, Hotseat, Internet, Multiplayer, Sandbox, Singleplayer, War Strategy, Turn-based, Isometric View.
The sixth installment of the legendary series of turn-based strategy games that allow us to control a selected civilization throughout several thousand years of its history. It was traditionally developed by Firaxis Games led by Sid Meier, the franchise’s creator, himself. Gameplay-wise, Civilization VI combines together the well-proven solutions of its predecessors but also introduces several revolutionary changes. The most important one is the city development. Metropolises can now span across more than one field and consist of four kinds of districts: industrial, scientific, trading, and military. The technology development system was also modified, so that every invention offers an additional mini-quest that provides a useful bonus. Significant changes were also introduced in diplomacy, and the combat mechanics now somewhat mitigate the restrictions introduced by the fifth installment of the series. The game traditionally features an extensive and fully configurable multiplayer mode.
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May 2, 2023
Strategy, 4X, Fantasy, Internet, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Turn-based.
The fourth main installment of the fantasy turn-based strategy series by Triumph Studios, published by Paradox Interactive.
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May 9, 2016
Strategy, 4X, Economic, Grand Strategy, Internet, Space, Multiplayer, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, RTS, Sandbox, Science Fiction, Singleplayer.
A real-time space strategy with RPG elements developed by Paradox Interactive – the creators of such renowned series as Europa Universalis or Crusader Kings. The game is played in a procedurally generated interstellar space, where your job is to build a galactic empire. A the beginning of the game you choose one of the 7 playable races that differ in appearance, skills, and ethics. The game focuses on exploration and expansion, giving you the choice to subdue other species by force or ally with them, using an advanced diplomacy system. Either way, the nations unwilling to engage in peace talks will have to be persuaded on the battlefield, where battle-hardened fleets serve as your envoys. The title offers three independent technological trees, allowing you to focus on developing your civilization's society, engineering, or physics, depending on your preferences.
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May 19, 2017
Strategy, 4X, Economic, Internet, Space, Multiplayer, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Turn-based.
A continuation of a 2012's highly-rated, turn-based 4X space strategy game by Amplitude studio. The action of Endless Space 2 takes us once again into the distant future where we can take part in a galactic conflict between the great races fighting struggling for control over a fragment of the universe. Both our empire management and battles take place in a turn-based system, and the player's task is to explore the universe, take control of individual planets, create a functioning economy, develop new technologies, and establish trade and diplomatic relations. The military aspect plays a key role in the game, featuring an advanced ship construction module, allowing us to personally choose the individual components of our ship. The game's virtual universe is randomly generated, providing unique adventures and challenges with each new game.
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September 14, 2023
Strategy, 4X, Internet, Books, Multiplayer, RTS, Science Fiction, Singleplayer.
Dune: Spice Wars is an RTS with 4X elements, set in the universe created by Frank Herbert. It was developed by Shiro Games, the creators of the warmly welcomed Northgard.
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February 11, 2025
Strategy, 4X, Economic, Internet, Multiplayer, Sandbox, Singleplayer, Turn-based, Hotseat, For 2 Players.
Sid Meier’s Civilization VII is the seventh installment in the iconic series of 4X turn-based strategies, focused on leading a civilization through years of development. One of the main features in Civ7 is the civilization collapse, forcing us to change to a new one during the campaign.
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August 17, 2021
Strategy, 4X, Historical, Internet, Multiplayer, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Singleplayer, Turn-based.
A turn-based 4X strategy from the Amplitude studio, inspired by the Sid Meier's Civilization series. In Humankind, the player creates his own civilization, selecting elements from many historical cultures, and then must lead it through the centuries, from ancient times to modern times.
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October 25, 2005
Strategy, 4X, Economic, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, Sandbox, Singleplayer, War Strategy, Turn-based.
The fourth installment of the bestselling turn-based strategy games series launched back in 1991 by the gaming industry legend, Sid Meier. Civilization IV is another important step in the development of the franchise, combining the classical solutions of its predecessors with modern graphics and introducing a number of novelties and changes. Once again, the player assumes control over a nation of his choosing and leads it through subsequent millennia to total domination over a randomly generated world. Compared to the previous installments in the series, the fourth entry has a different system of state management and features expanded diplomatic options; furthermore, an emphasis was put on such factors as culture and religion. The game also offers new units, nations (18 in total), buildings, inventions, and resources to be traded. Thanks to the 3D graphics engine, the map is full of animated objects and can be freely zoomed and rotated.
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August 6, 2019
Strategy, 4X, RPG Elements, Fantasy, Hotseat, Internet, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, PBeM, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Turn-based.
A spin-off of the Age of Wonders series that takes us to a science-fiction setting. We take control of a fallen empire and try to raise it from the dark ages of a galaxy to a better future. Age of Wonders: Planetfall lets us play by ourselves or in multiplayer mode.
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July 4, 2012
Strategy, 4X, Indie Games, Internet, Space, Multiplayer, Sandbox, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Turn-based.
A science-fiction turn-based 4X strategy game and a debut of Amplitude, a studio created by former employees of EA and Ubisoft. The game takes place in the distant future, in a galaxy inhabited by 8 rivaling civilizations. The player assumes the role of one of them and is tasked with leading his faction to domination over the others. The gameplay focuses on exploration of a randomly generated galaxy, developing economy, technology and diplomacy. The game also features epic battles of powerful armadas of spaceships which can be freely modified – the player can decide about the ship's engine, weapons and other systems. The skirmishes – similarly as the whole game – are turn-based and the player’s actions are limited to supporting his troops or weakening the opponent with special action cards. Heroes, who can belong to one of five different classes with unique technology trees, have direct control over our fleets.
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September 18, 2014
Strategy, 4X, Economic, Fantasy, Internet, Multiplayer, Sandbox, Singleplayer, War Strategy, Turn-based.
Set in fantasy realities, a 4X turn-based strategy by an independent studio Amplitude known for the space strategy game – Endless Space. The action takes us to Auria, a fantasy world which was once hit by a devastating cataclysm that pushed the civilization into the abyss. In the advent of new signs indicating the return of the apocalypse, we are in control of a small village, take care of supplies, technology development, diplomacy, and military operations. Even though mechanics of the turn-based combat system are quite simple, the game puts heavy emphasis on tactics and terrain use. The game features RPG elements, such as numerous quests and development of heroes’ skills in exchange for experience points.
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January 17, 2024
Strategy, 4X, Fantasy, Hotseat, Indie Games, Internet, Co-op, LAN, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Singleplayer, Turn-based, God Game.
The sixth installment in a series of turn-based grand strategy games about deities trying to conquer the world. Dominions 6: Rise of the Pantokrator tasks us with managing our lands and battling powerful enemy forces.
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July 9, 2013
Strategy, 4X, Economic, Hotseat, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, Sandbox, Singleplayer, War Strategy, Turn-based.
The second expansion pack (after Sid Meier's Civilization V: Gods & Kings) for Sid Meier's Civilization V - a bestselling strategy game. Created by Firaxis Games, the expansion enriches the core game with 9 playable civilizations, 8 new wonders, a complex system of ideology, an ability to advance culture, as well as with new political systems and technologies. Furthermore, Sid Meier's Civilization V: Brave New World offers two additional scenarios. These allow the player to participate in the American Civil War - depending on their choice, it is possible to play as the Union or the Confederate States. Also, the player is given an opportunity to conquer various territories located in Africa.
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October 27, 2022
Strategy, 4X, Internet, Space, Multiplayer, RTS, Science Fiction, Singleplayer.
Sins of a Solar Empire II is a space RTS with 4X strategy elements. The player controls huge star armadas and with their help fights galactic battles and conquers planets. He also has to manage his empire, taking care of obtaining resources and improving technology.
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August 17, 2026, Early Access
Strategy, 2D, 4X, Indie Games, Space, Science Fiction, Singleplayer.
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September 21, 2010
Strategy, 4X, Economic, Hotseat, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, Sandbox, Singleplayer, War Strategy, Turn-based.
An extensive turn-based strategy game that came out as the fifth installment in the Civilization series, a popular franchise created by Sid Meier. Sid Meier's Civilization V was developed by Firaxis Games Studios supported by the publishing company Take Two Interactive. In accordance with the tradition of the series, player becomes the leader of a selected nation and leads it throughout a period of several thousand years. Gameplay mechanics underwent no major changes, and the new solutions (such as implementation of neutral city-states, hexagonal map grid, and the limit of one unit per field) are mostly results of evolution of previously employed ideas. Some visible changes were made to the visuals, which are now powered by a brand new graphic engine.
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June 30, 1996
Strategy, 4X, Singleplayer, War Strategy, Turn-based.
A sequel to the extremely successful turn-based strategy game Sid Meier's Civilization. Like in the first installment, our goal is to create a global empire through the advancement of army, economy and politics. Going from the year 4000 B.C. up to the distant future, the player can lead one of the 21 playable nations to its glory. Unlike its predecessor, the sequel allows the player to modify the rules of the game, like choosing the opponent, setting victory conditions, or changing the shape of the world. Also, there are two scenarios available: one set in the times of the Roman Empire and the other during the Second World War period. The civilization's development begins with the establishment of a settlement, its gradual expansion and the production of military and civil units. Subsequently, the player chooses the form of government and diplomacy, trade, technological investment and so on. Victory can be achieved in many ways: eliminating all opponents, cultural domination, or sending a colony spaceship to Alpha Centauri. The game comes with a map editor.
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July 1, 2021
Strategy, 4X, Historical, Hotseat, Indie Games, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Ancient History, Turn-based.
A turn-based 4X strategy inspired by the Sid Meier's Civilization series, in which we lead an ancient dynasty and try to make the country ruled by it a world powerhouse. The main designer of Old World is Soren Johnson, who also designed Civilization IV.
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February 3, 2023
Strategy, 4X, RPG Elements, Fantasy, Singleplayer, Turn-based.
SpellForce: Conquest of Eo is a turn-based fantasy strategy game. Player takes the role of a mage who wants to conquer the whole world. In order to do so, he develops his magical abilities, trains armies, conquers new territories and expands his magical knowledge with new spells.
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June 19, 2012
Strategy, 4X, Economic, Multiplayer, Sandbox, Singleplayer, War Strategy, Turn-based.
The first major expansion for the 2010’s strategy game by Firaxis Games. Sid Meier’s Civilization V: Gods & Kings offers a myriad of novelties, among which the expanded religion module is probably the most important one. It introduces a new aspect to the game, namely faith, thanks to which we can establish and develop our own religion. This, in turn, allows us to gain useful bonuses and gives us access to specific units (missionaries, inquisitors) or buildings (cathedrals, mosques). In the game, there are 27 units, 12 buildings, 9 Wonders, and 9 previously unavailable nations such as the Dutch, Celts, and Mayans. The players also received three exclusive scenarios: the fall of Rome, medieval era, and a steampunk Victorian world. Moreover, the developers reworked such gameplay aspects as free cities, diplomacy (the possibility of hiring spies and agents) and combat (better artificial intelligence).
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October 12, 2023
Strategy, 4X, Economic, Grand Strategy, Internet, Space, Multiplayer, RTS, Sandbox, Science Fiction, TV Series, Singleplayer, Star Trek.
A 4X strategy game set in the Star Trek universe. Star Trek: Infinite was developed by Nimble Giant Entertainment and published by Paradox Interactive.
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January 5, 2026
Strategy, 4X, Crowdfunding, Economic, Grand Strategy, Indie Games, Space, RTS, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Tactics.
Terra Invicta is an extended strategy game from the creators of the popular modifications to the XCOM series. We face an alien invasion crisis on Earth and manipulate states to repel or welcome the aliens.
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October 24, 2014
Strategy, 4X, Economic, Hotseat, Internet, Colonization, Multiplayer, PBeM, Sandbox, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, War Strategy, Turn-based.
Sid Meier's Civilization: Beyond Earth is a turn-based strategy game released as a spin-off to the Civilization series. The game was produced by Firaxis Games studio, led by Sid Meier. The game is set on the surface of a distant planet, where the player has to build a self-sufficient colony. Gameplay mechanics follows the standards set by Sid Meier's Civilization V. Therefore, the game has you manage resources, develop new technologies, and constantly expand your settlement. The job is made more difficult by the rivaling nations that have their own plans to take over the planet. Apart from competing against AI, Sid Meier's Civilization: Beyond Earth offers multiplayer mode for up to 8 players.
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May 15, 2025, Early Access
Strategy, 4X, China, City Builder, Economic, Singleplayer.
A strategy game, mixing elements known from city builders and 4X titles. House of Legacy takes us to a world inspired by Feudal China. We must build a city from scratch, taking care of the needs of its residents. It's also important to engage in larger politics to rebuild the strength of our clan.
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March 26, 2024
Strategy, 4X, Alternative History, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Turn-based.
A 4X turn-based strategy game created by C Prompt Games and Paradox Interactive. Millenia has us leading a civilization through ten different eras, from the beginning of humanity to the space age.
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September 3, 2026
Strategy, 4X, Internet, Space, LAN, Multiplayer, RTS, Science Fiction, Singleplayer.
September 17, 2026
Strategy, 4X, Economic, Fantasy, Internet, Multiplayer, Sandbox, Singleplayer, War Strategy, Turn-based.
A sequel to the popular 4X turn-based strategy from 2014. In Endless Legend 2 we end up on the oceanic planet called Saiadha. We can control one of the factions fighting for domination over this planet, ensuring its development, waging wars and using the extreme weather to our advantage.
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December 28, 1996
Strategy, 4X, Economic, Internet, Space, LAN, Multiplayer, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Turn-based.
A legendary strategy game belonging to the subspecies known as Space 4X. The game takes place in a turn-based system and the game is about managing a galactic empire. To this end, we colonise the planets, we develop technologies, we care about economic growth, we deal with diplomacy and, ultimately, we also wag wars.
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April 26, 2022
Strategy, 4X, Grand Strategy, Internet, Space, Multiplayer, Sandbox, Singleplayer, Turn-based.
The fourth installment of the popular strategy games, developed by Stardock studio. Take on the role of a leader of a space civilization and rediscover the expanded and improved world of Galactic Civilizations IV.
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June 29, 2020
Strategy, 4X, Economic, Grand Strategy, Internet, Space, Multiplayer, Sandbox, Science Fiction, Free-to-play.
Real-time space strategy game and a mobile spin-off of Stellaris. Stellaris: Galaxy Command is designed for multiplayer mode. The title is offered in a free-to-play model.
October 29, 2024
Strategy, 4X, Internet, Space, MMO, Science Fiction, Online, Free-to-play.
A strategy game involving space conquest and large-scale battles. EVE Galaxy Conquest has us expanding our base and fleet, making and breaking alliances with other players.
May 7, 2024
Strategy, 4X, Economic, Grand Strategy, Internet, Space, Multiplayer, RTS, Sandbox, Science Fiction, Singleplayer.
The ninth large expansion for the grand strategy game made by Paradox Interactive in 2016. Stellaris: The Machine Age has us face new types of threats related to cybernetics and synthetic technologies. The DLC offers new origins, ethos, constructions, techs and crisis paths.
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February 14, 2019
Strategy, 4X, Economic, Hotseat, Internet, Multiplayer, Sandbox, Singleplayer, Turn-based, Isometric View.
The second big expansion to Sid Meier's Civilization VI. The Gathering Storm add-on enriches the production with a number of aspects related to climate and geology. In addition, resources and topography or the opportunity to speak at the World Congress play an important role here. Despite that, there are new scenarios and a number of minor improvements and novelties.
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February 2, 2016
Strategy, 4X, Fantasy, Indie Games, Internet, Multiplayer, Polish, Singleplayer, Turn-based.
A 4X strategy game by the Polish developer, Wastelands Interactive, created as an improved version of their 2015's game, World of Magic. Planar Conquest is set in a typical fantasy universe inhabited by various races. However, the story is marginal and the game is focused on a never-ending struggle for dominance, waged using sword and magic. Gameplay mechanics draw inspiration from Master of Magic, the cult strategy game by Micropose. The goal here is to manage your country by developing its economy, scientific research, and recruitment of a strong army that will help you conquer new lands and secure the ones already under your control. The game employs the 4X genre’s mainstay mechanics and the D20 system. Success can be achieved in multiple ways, including military supremacy or economic and political dominance.
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August 25, 2016
Strategy, 2D, 4X, Economic, Internet, Space, Multiplayer, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Turn-based.
The fourth installment in one of the most famous 4X space strategy series. Conquer the Stars goes back to the roots of the franchise, marking the series’ reboot. It was developed by the creators of World of Tanks - Wargaming, who bought the IP rights from the bankrupting Atari company. In terms of gameplay, the game is close to what the previous installments accustomed us to. Using turn-based mechanics you have to colonize planets, develop various technologies, and establish diplomatic relations with alien races – 13 of them in total (all of them appeared in previous games). In the game you get to visit 20 planetary systems and over a hundred stars. There are also nearly 100 unique technologies to discover and 24 buildings to construct. In comparison with the previous editions, Conquer the Stars features modern audiovisuals and slightly modified user interface.
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November 8, 2024
Strategy, 4X, Hotseat, Indie Games, Internet, Co-op, LAN, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Post-apocalypse, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Turn-based.
Zephon is a turn-based 4X strategy in which we lead the survivors of humanity trying to survive in the post-apocalyptic reality of a war-ravaged Earth. We have to develop cities, collect resources, establish diplomatic relations and fight battles.
November 13, 2024
Strategy, 4X, RPG Elements, Fantasy, Indie Games, Internet, Card Games, Multiplayer, RTS, Singleplayer, Turn-based.
A hybrid of a turn-based 4X strategy and an RTS, with RPG and card game elements. Songs of Silence takes place in a fantasy world torn apart by war, with the player leading one of the warring factions to lead it to victory.
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March 7, 2024
Strategy, 4X, Internet, Books, Multiplayer, RTS, Science Fiction, Singleplayer.
The first expansion to the 2023 strategy game. Dune: Spice Wars - House Vernius of Ix focuses on the titular Vernius house, specializing in secret research on self-learning machines. The new faction offers new units and mechanics, including a Nodal Network.
February 9, 2016
Strategy, 4X, Fantasy, Hotseat, Indie Games, Internet, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Singleplayer, Turn-based.
A 4X-type turn based strategy, featuring various tribes fighting for dominace over the square world. The Battle of Polytopia allows us to develop our tribe and conduct military operations. The game can be enjoyed alone or in multiplayer mode (online or hot seat rules).
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September 21, 2017
Strategy, 4X, Economic, Grand Strategy, Internet, Space, Multiplayer, RTS, Sandbox, Science Fiction, Singleplayer.
Stellaris: Synthetic Down is an expansion to 4X strategy Stellaris from Paradox Development Studio focused on enhancing content of the game with revolutionary changes to gameplay. DLC requires the base version of Stellaris and enriches it with the option of playing as the machine empire – a civilization consisting solely of robots. Developers prepared four types of factions, some with neutral approach towards living creatures, others thinking of them as a plague that must be purged, and yet another that will think of them as adorable pets, taking care of their needs, but not letting them make major decisions. Add-on also introduces a new Fallen Empire in the form of an ancient mechanical race, and changes the course of robot rebellion, letting us choose to stay with our current race or lead the mechanical rebels.
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December 13, 2022
Strategy, 4X, Fantasy, Polish, Remaster/remake, Singleplayer, Turn-based.
Master of Magic is a remastered version of the classic strategy game from the 1990s, in which you take on the role of a powerful magician and try to defeat your competitors and take control of two different dimensions.
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September 24, 2024
Strategy, 4X, Alternative History, Economic, Singleplayer, Turn-based, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass.
A 4X turn-based strategy by Oxide Interactive. Ara: History Untold tasks us with leading our chosen nation through different ages, discovering and conquering new territory, developing culturally and technologically, and handling warfare.
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February 8, 2018
Strategy, 4X, Economic, Hotseat, Internet, Multiplayer, Sandbox, Singleplayer, War Strategy, Turn-based, Isometric View.
An expansion for the sixth installment of the legendary strategy game series Sid Meier's Civilization, in which you lead your empire through thousands of years.
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November 4, 2003
Strategy, 4X, Economic, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, Sandbox, Singleplayer, War Strategy, Turn-based.
The second official expansion pack for the third installment in a series of turn-based strategy games developed by Sid Meier and his new studio Firaxis Games. The expansion gives an opportunity to take part in the largest conquests recorded so far by the human history (in Mesopotamia or America for example). In each of the eight in-game campaigns, the player assumes control over one of new nations (the Maya and the Sumerians mainly) - those have their own leaders, unique units, technologies, as well as special abilities and features. As usual, the player leads the civilization of their choice to glory through taking care of its economic, cultural and military development. Furthermore, the game was enriched with a set of additional elements, including new victory conditions, wonders, environmental objects, resources, catastrophes, natural disasters, buildings, city upgrades, diplomatic options and types of government. What's more, Sid Meier's Civilization III: Conquests offers play-by-email sessions. Both the map and scenario editors were improved.
July 16, 2015
Strategy, 4X, Fantasy, Singleplayer, Turn-based.
A fantasy 4X strategy game developed by Stardock Systems (the creators of the Galactic Civilizations series). The game takes place in a realm that was almost completely conquered by the titular Sorcerer King. A small group of nations stands on the villain’s way, trying to restore the old order while the evil King is looking for magic crystals that are the key to the complete destruction of the realm. The player can use six characters, each of which has different units, separate development trees and their own spellbook. The gameplay is typical for the genre and the player is tasked with exploring the world, completing various tasks, gathering resources, developing cities, recruiting and training army, fighting in battles with enemies and starting diplomatic relations with other countries. The key to victory is the cooperation with allies – every time the villain defeats a country, the chances for player’s victory drop down drastically.
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November 11, 2025
Strategy, 4X, Fantasy, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Turn-based, Vampires.
The eighth expansion for the 4X fantasy strategy game from Triumph Studios and Paradox Interactive. Age of Wonders 4: Thrones of Blood revolves around vampires, introducing a new ruler type, new tomes, new story content and world maps, as well as previously unavailable units.
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February 13, 2024
Strategy, 4X, RPG Elements, Fantasy, Singleplayer, Turn-based.
First expansion for Spellforce: Conquest of Eo, a turn-based fantasy strategy from 2023. The Eo realm faces another danger - plague of demons. Having access to new characters and new types of units, the player must solve this problem.
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March 14, 2023
Strategy, 4X, Economic, Grand Strategy, Internet, Space, Multiplayer, RTS, Sandbox, Science Fiction, Singleplayer.
An expansion to the space strategy game Stellaris, developed by Paradox. Stellaris: First Contact focuses on titular first contacts with pre-FTL civilizations, introducing new origins and ethics, an updated observation system and cloaking technology.
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2027
Strategy, 4X, Historical, Internet, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Turn-based.
July 27, 2026
Strategy, 4X, Alternative History, Economic, Grand Strategy, Indie Games, Space, RTS, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Tactics.
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