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2015PC82 % positive

A real-time space 4X strategy game where you manage hundreds of planets, research technologies, play galactic politics and command huge fleets. Its massive scale and empire-management depth define the experience.

Economy and management
Deep systems to master
Sandbox with your own goals
Sci-fi setting

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Sins of a Solar Empire II

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2022PCSteam Deck playable82 % positive50.99 €

A real-time space 4X strategy game where you colonize entire star systems and command massive fleets. Alongside warfare, trade, diplomacy and influence play key roles in winning the galaxy.

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Sins of a Solar Empire

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A space strategy game blending real-time fleet battles with 4X economy, expansion and diplomacy. You lead an interstellar empire and command huge fleets across entire star systems.

AI War 2

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A real-time strategy game with 4X elements on the desert planet Arrakis, where you lead a Dune faction, harvest spice, survive sandworms and storms, and fight for dominance through politics, espionage and war.

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An extremely detailed football management sim where you handle tactics, transfers, training and club running across many seasons. The appeal lies in building a squad and imposing your own playing philosophy.

Distant Worlds 2

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A huge pausable real-time 4X space strategy game where you explore galaxies with thousands of star systems, manage economy and diplomacy, and expand through conquest. Much can be automated, letting you run your interstellar empire your own way.

Hearts of Iron IV

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A deep grand strategy simulation of World War II where you lead any nation, managing industry, research, diplomacy and front lines in pausable real time. National focus trees and alternate-history paths give it huge replay value.

Victoria II

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A deep grand strategy simulation of the 19th century where you manage your nation's economy, population, politics, diplomacy and wars. Its detailed simulation of social classes and industrialization makes every campaign its own story.

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.