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4X is a subgenre of strategy video games. The term is a loose acronym of "explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate", coined in 1993 to describe the gameplay of Master of Orion . 4X games usually feature complex simulations of scientific research, economics, diplomacy, and social dynamics. Unlike computer wargames, they usually have more ways to win than through warfare, and they model the creation and evolution of an empire from its beginning. Games prior to Master of Orion have been retroactively identified as 4X games. Early precursors include the board games Outreach and Stellar Conquest , both published in the 1970s. [1] Some early strategy video games, such as Andromeda Conquest (1982) and Cosmic Balance II (1983) incorporated what would later become elements of 4X games, but the first 4X video game was Reach for the Stars (1983). [2] [1] Because of the genre's focus on mouse-and-keyboard control schemes, most 4X games are available on personal computers, but examples exist on other platforms. [3] Some 4X games include elements of real-time strategy, but 4X games are typically slow-paced. [1]

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Video game platforms

Video game platforms
AMI Amiga
APPII Apple II
ATR Atari 8-bit family
BEOS BeOS
BROW Browser game
C64 Commodore 64
CPC Amstrad CPC
CROSS Cross-platform
GEN Genesis / Mega Drive
DC Dreamcast
SAT Sega Saturn
DOS MS-DOS
DS Nintendo DS
GBC Game Boy Color
LIN Linux
MAC Mac
MAIN Mainframe computer
NX Nintendo Switch
OSX macOS / OS X
PBEM Play-by-email
PC98 PC-9800 series
PS1 PlayStation / PSone
PS2 PlayStation 2
PS3 PlayStation 3
PS4 PlayStation 4
ROS RISC OS
ST Atari ST
WIN Microsoft Windows
WIN3X Windows 3.x
WIN9X Windows 9x
WINNT Windows NT
X360 Xbox 360
XOne Xbox One
ZX ZX Spectrum

List

Classic 4X games
YearGameDeveloperSettingPlatformNotes
1983 Reach for the Stars [4] SSG Sci-fi (Space)DOS, WIN, APPII, MAC, C64, AMIRemade in 2000 under the same name. [5]
1984 Imperium Galactum SSI Sci-fi (Space)APPII, ATR, C64
1984 Incunabula Avalon Hill HistoricalDOS
1985 Strategic Conquest Peter Merrill, Delta Tao HistoricalAPPII, MAC
1987 Anacreon: Reconstruction 4021 Thinking Machine AssociatesSci-fi (Space)DOS
1987 Xconq Stan Shebs, othersn/aCROSS
1988 Reach for the Stars: The Conquest of the Galaxy - Third Edition SSG Sci-fi (Space)DOS, C64, APPII, AMI, MAC, PC98Third & last edition. Updated to 16-bit computers.
1988 Stellar Crusade [6] SSI Sci-fi (Space)ST, DOS, AMI
1990 Imperium Intelligent Games Sci-fi (Space)ST, DOS, AMI
1990 Spaceward Ho! [7] Delta Tao Sci-fi (Space)MAC, WIN, AMI
1991 Armada 2525 [8] Interstel Sci-fi (Space)DOS
1991 Civilization [9] MicroProse HistoricalDOS, WIN, MAC, AMI, ST, SNES, PS1, SATFirst title in the series.
1992 Pax Imperia Changeling SoftwareSci-fi (Space) Apple Macintosh First title in the series.
1992 VGA Planets [10] Tim WissemanSci-fi (Space)DOS
1993 Master of Orion [11] Simtex Sci-fi (Space)DOS, MACFirst title in the series. First game to use the term "4X".
1993 Space Empires Malfador Sci-fi (Space)WINFirst title in the series.
1994 Colonization [1] MicroProse HistoricalAMI, DOS, WIN, MAC
1994 K240 [12] Gremlin Graphics Sci-fi (Space)AMI
1994 Master of Magic [13] Simtex FantasyDOS
1994 Reunion Digital Reality Sci-fi (Space)AMI, DOS
1995 Ascendancy [14] The Logic Factory Sci-fi (Space)DOS, WIN, IPAD (iOS)
1995 Space Empires II Malfador Sci-fi (Space)WINSequel to Space Empires .
1995 Stars! [15] Jeff Johnson and Jeff McBrideSci-fi (Space)WIN
1996 Civilization II [16] MicroProse HistoricalMAC, PS1, WINSequel to Civilization .
1996 Destiny: World Domination from Stone Age to Space Age Dagger Interactive HistoricalWIN
1996 Emperor of the Fading Suns [17] Holistic Sci-fi (Planet)WIN
1996 Freeciv [18] Freeciv teamHistoricalMULTIPLATFORM Civilization clone.
1996 Master of Orion II: Battle at Antares [11] Simtex Sci-fi (Space)DOS, WIN, MACSequel to Master of Orion .
1997 Fragile Allegiance [19] Gremlin Sci-fi (Space)WIN9X, DOS
1997 Imperialism [20] Frog City HistoricalMAC, WIN
1997 Imperium Galactica [1] Digital Reality Sci-fi (Space)DOSFirst title in the series.
1997 Into the Void Adrenalin Entertainment Sci-fi (Space)DOS
1997 Pax Imperia: Eminent Domain Heliotrope Studios Sci-fi (Space)WIN, MACSequel to Pax Imperia .
1997 Space Empires III Malfador Sci-fi (Space)WINSequel to Space Empires II .
1998 Star Wars: Rebellion [3] Coolhand Sci-fi (Space)WIN
1999 Age of Wonders Triumph FantasyWINFirst title in the series.
1999 Civilization II: Test of Time MicroProse Historical, Fantasy or Sci-fi (Planet)WINRemake of Civilization II .
1999 Civilization: Call to Power [1] Activision Historical and Sci-fi (Planet)BEOS, LIN, MAC, WINSpin-off of Civilization .
1999 Imperialism II: Age of Exploration [3] Frog City HistoricalOSX, WINSequel to Imperialism .
1999Malkari iMagic Sci-fiWIN [21]
1999 Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri [3] Firaxis Sci-fi (Planet)WIN, LIN, MACPseudo-sequel to Civilization .
1999 Star Trek: Birth of the Federation [22] MicroProse Sci-fi (Space)WIN
2000 Call to Power II Activision Historical and Sci-fi (Planet)WINSequel to Civilization: Call to Power .
2000 Imperium Galactica II: Alliances [23] Digital Reality Sci-fi (Space)WINSequel to Imperium Galactica .
2000 Reach for the Stars (2000) SSG Sci-fi (Space)WINRemake of 1988 DOS version with weird visuals.
2000 Space Empires IV [24] Malfador Sci-fi (Space)WINSequel to Space Empires III .
2001 Civilization III [9] Firaxis HistoricalWIN, MACSequel to Civilization II .
2002 Age of Wonders II: The Wizard's Throne Triumph FantasyWINSequel to Age of Wonders .
2002 Dominions: Priests, Prophets and Pretenders Illwinter Game Design FantasyWIN, LIN, OSXTurn based.
2002 Starships Unlimited [25] Apezone Sci-fi (Space)WIN
2003 Age of Wonders: Shadow Magic Triumph FantasyWINSequel to Age of Wonders II: The Wizard's Throne .
2003 Dominions II: The Ascension Wars Illwinter Game Design FantasyWIN, LIN, OSXTurn based. Sequel to Dominions: Priests, Prophets and Pretenders .
2003 FreeCol The Freecol Team HistoricalWIN, OSX, LIN Colonization clone.
2003 Galactic Civilizations Stardock Sci-fi (Space)WINTurn based. First title in the series.
2003 Master of Orion III [26] Quicksilver Sci-fi (Space)WIN, OSXSequel to Master of Orion II: Battle at Antares .
2004 Anacreon: Imperial Conquest in the Far Future George Moromisato Sci-fiWINRemake of Anacreon: Reconstruction 4021 .
2004Aurora [27] Steve Walmsley Sci-fi (Space)WIN Freeware.
2004 FreeOrion [28] Various developersSci-fi (Space)LINInitial release date.
2005 Civilization IV [16] Firaxis HistoricalWINNT, OSXSequel to Civilization III .
2006 C-evo [29] Steffen GerlachHistoricalWIN Civilization clone.
2006 Dominions 3: The Awakening Illwinter Game Design FantasyWIN, OSX, LINTurn based. Sequel to Dominions II: The Ascension Wars .
2006 Galactic Civilizations II: Dread Lords [13] Stardock Sci-fi (Space)WINTurn based. Sequel to Galactic Civilizations .
2006 Space Empires V [30] Malfador Sci-fi (Space)WINSequel to Space Empires IV .
2006 Sword of the Stars [31] Kerberos Sci-fi (Space)WINNTTurn-based with real-time combat.
2007 Armageddon Empires Cryptic Comet Sci-fi (Planet)WINTurn-based.
2007 Lost Empire [32] Pollux Gamelabs Sci-fi (Space)WINTurn-based.
2008 Civilization IV: Colonization Firaxis HistoricalWIN
2008 Civilization Revolution Firaxis HistoricalPS3, DS, X360
2008 Lost Empire: Immortals [33] Pollux Gamelabs Sci-fi (Space)WINTurn-based.
2008 Shattered Suns [34] Clear Crown Sci-fi (Space)PCReal-time.
2008 Sins of a Solar Empire [13] Ironclad Sci-fi (Space)WINReal-time.
2009 AI War: Fleet Command [35] Arcen Games Sci-fi (Space)WINHybrid RTS/tower defense/4X game. [35]
2010 Armada 2526 [8] Ntronium Games Sci-fi (Space)WIN
2010 Civilization V [13] Firaxis HistoricalWIN, OSX, LINSequel to Civilization IV .
2010 Distant Worlds [36] Code Force Sci-fi (Space)WINReal-time.
2010 Elemental: War of Magic [37] Stardock FantasyWINTurn-based strategy with a fantasy theme, combining role-playing elements.
2010 Neptune's Pride [38] Iron Helmet GamesSci-fi (Space)BROWReal-time.
2010 Star Ruler [39] Blind Mind StudiosSci-fi (Space)WINReal-time.
2011 Sword of the Stars II: The Lords of Winter [31] Kerberos Sci-fi (Space)WINNTTurn-based with Real-time combat. Sequel to Sword of the Stars .
2012 Elemental: Fallen Enchantress [40] Stardock FantasyWINTurn-based strategy with a fantasy theme, combining role-playing elements.
2012 Endless Space [41] Amplitude Studios Sci-fi (Space)WIN, OSXTurn-based.
2012 Legends of Pegasus [42] Novacore StudiosSci-fi (Space)WINTurn-based.
2012 Sins of a Solar Empire: Rebellion [3] Ironclad Sci-fi (Space)WINReal-Time. Expansion to Sins of a Solar Empire .
2012 Warlock: Master of the Arcane [13] 1C:Ino-Co Plus FantasyWINTurn-based. Derived from the Majesty universe.
2013 Dominions 4: Thrones of Ascension [43] Illwinter Game Design FantasyWIN, OSX, LINTurn based. Sequel to Dominions 3: The Awakening .
2013 Eador: Masters of the Broken World [44] Snowbird Games FantasyWIN
2013 Fallen Enchantress: Legendary Heroes [3] Stardock FantasyWIN, OSX, LIN
2013 Lords of the Black Sun [45] Arkavi StudiosSci-fi (Space)WINTurn-based.
2013 Pandora: First Contact [46] Proxy Studios Sci-fi (Planet)WIN, OSX, LINTurn-based planetary colonization and conquest, borrowing heavily from Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri .
2013 StarDrive [47] Zer0sum GamesSci-fi (Space)WINReal-time.
2014 Age of Wonders III [18] Triumph FantasyWINSequel to Age of Wonders: Shadow Magic .
2014 Civilization Revolution 2 Firaxis HistoricalIOS, AND, VITATurn-based. Sequel to Civilization Revolution .
2014 Distant Worlds: Universe [3] Code Force Sci-fi (Space)WIN
2014 Endless Legend [3] Amplitude Studios FantasyWIN, OSXEndless Legend is a 4X turn-based fantasy strategy game by the creators of Endless Space and Dungeon of the Endless.
2014 Horizon [48] L3O Sci-fi (Space)WINTurn-based space strategy game with MOO2 like tactical combat and story missions.
2014 Sid Meier's Civilization: Beyond Earth [44] Firaxis Sci-fi (Planet)WIN, LINTurn-based.
2014 Sorcerer King [49] Stardock FantasyWIN
2014 Star Ruler 2 [44] Blind Mind Studios Sci-fi (Space)WIN, OSX, LINReal-time. Sequel to Star Ruler .
2014 Star Traders: 4X Empires [50] Trese Brothers Sci-fi (Space)WIN
2014 Warlock II: The Exiled [44] 1C:Ino-Co Plus FantasyWINTurn-based. Sequel to Warlock: Master of the Arcane .
2015 Galactic Civilizations III [3] Stardock Sci-fi (Space)WINTurn-based. Sequel to Galactic Civilizations II: Dread Lords .
2015 Galactic Inheritors [51] Argonauts Interactive Sci-fi (Space)WINTurn-based space strategy game.
2015 Hegemony III: Clash of the Ancients [52] Longbow Games HistoricalWINReal-time with pause strategy game.
2015 Predestination [53] Brain and Nerd Ltd Sci-fi (Space)WINTurn-based space strategy game.
2015 Sid Meier's Starships [54] Firaxis Games Sci-fi (Space)WINTurn-based space strategy game.
2015 StarDrive 2 [55] Zer0sum GamesSci-fi (Space)WINTurn-based. Sequel to StarDrive .
2015 Worlds of Magic [56] Wastelands Interactive FantasyMULTIPLATFORM
2016 Civilization VI [3] Firaxis Games HistoricalWIN, OSX, LIN, PS4, X360, NXSequel to Civilization V .
2016 Falling Stars: War of Empires [57] Riveted Games Sci-fi (Space)WINTurn-based online digital tabletop game.
2016 Feudalism IV Productions, Imagimotion Srl HistoricalWINTurn-based.
2016 Master of Orion Conquer the Stars [3] NGD Studios Sci-fi (Space)WIN, OSX, LINTurn-based. Reboot of the Master of Orion series.
2016 Stellaris [3] Paradox Interactive Sci-fi (Space)WIN, OSX, LIN, PS4Real-time space grand strategy game.
2016 The Battle of Polytopia Midjiwan AB HistoricalWIN, OSX, LIN, NX, IOS, ANDTurn-based.
2017 Dominions 5: Warriors of the Faith [3] Illwinter Game Design FantasyWIN, OSX, LINTurn based. Sequel to Dominions 4: Thrones of Ascension .
2017 Endless Space 2 [3] Amplitude Studios Sci-fi (Space)WIN, OSXEndless Space 2 is a turn-based strategy, science fiction 4X game. It is the sequel to the Endless Space.
2017 Oriental Empires [3] Iceberg Interactive HistoricalWINTurn-based.
2017 Stars in Shadow [58] Ashdar Games Sci-fi (Space)WINTurn-based strategy in the vein of Master of Orion 2.
2017 Thea: The Awakening [59] MuHa GamesFantasyWIN, XOne, PS4, NXTurn-based strategy game.
2018 Aggressors: Ancient Rome [3] Kubat Software HistoricalWIN4X turn-based strategy game with tactical elements.
2018 Space Tyrant [60] Blue Wizard Digital SpaceWINStreamlined 4X game.
2018 Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War [3] Proxy StudiosSci-fi (Planet)WIN, OSX, LINTakes place in the Warhammer 40,000 universe.
2019 Age of Wonders: Planetfall [3] Triumph Studios SpaceWIN, PS4, XONETurn-based.
2019 Interstellar Space: Genesis [61] Praxis Games Sci-fi (Space)WINTurn-based strategy in the vein of Master of Orion 2 and Stellaris.
2019 Thea 2: The Shattering [3] MuHa GamesFantasyWIN, XONE, NXTurn-based strategy.
2020 Imperiums: Greek Wars [62] Kube Games HistoricalWINHybrid 4X/grand strategy turn-based game with mythological twist. [62]
2020 Pax Nova GreyWolf Entertainment Sci-fi (Space)WINTurn-based.
2020 Shadow Empire [36] Matrix Games Sci-fi (Planet)WIN4X Turn-based strategy on a far-future, post-apocalyptic world.
2021 Humankind [63] Amplitude Studios HistoricalWIN, OSX, Stadia4X turn-based strategy game.
2021 Old World [18] Mohawk Games HistoricalWIN, OSX, LIN
2022 Distant Worlds 2 [64] CodeForceSpaceWIN Real time with pause. [64]
2022 Dune: Spice Wars Shiro Games Sci-fi (Planet)WIN Real time with pause.
2022 Galactic Civilizations IV Stardock Sci-fi (Space)WINTurn-based. Sequel to Galactic Civilizations III .
2022 Master of Magic MuHa Games FantasyWINTurn-based. Remake of the original Master of Magic .
2023 Age of Wonders 4 Triumph FantasyWINTurn-based. Sequel to Age of Wonders III .
2024 Millennia C Prompt GamesHistoricalWIN

These games include a mode of gameplay that resembles the 4X genre (i.e. global map instead of campaign).

Games with additional 4X mode
YearGameDeveloperSettingPlatformNotes
1990 Star Control Toys for Bob Sci-fiAMI, CPC, C64, DOS, Genesis, ZX Spectrum
1994 Wing Commander: Armada Origin Systems Sci-fiDOS
1996 Star Control 3 Legend Entertainment Sci-fiDOS, MAC
2001 Emperor: Battle for Dune Westwood Studios Sci-fiWINCampaign mode
2003 Rise of Nations Big Huge Games HistoricalWIN, MACConquer The World mode
2004 Rise of Nations: Thrones and Patriots Big Huge Games HistoricalWIN, MACConquer The World mode
2004 Star Wars: Battlefront Pandemic Studios Sci-fiWINGalactic Conquest mode
2005 Star Wars: Battlefront II Pandemic Studios Sci-fiWIN, XboxGalactic Conquest mode
2006 Star Wars: Empire at War Petroglyph Games Sci-fiWIN, MACGalactic Conquest mode
2006 Star Wars: Empire at War: Forces of Corruption Petroglyph Games Sci-fiWIN, MACGalactic Conquest mode
2006 The Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle-earth II EA Los Angeles FantasyWINWar 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 FantasyWINWar of the Ring mode
2006 Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War: Dark Crusade Relic Entertainment Sci-fi/FantasyWINCampaign mode
2008 Command & Conquer 3: Kane's Wrath EA Los Angeles Sci-fiWIN, XboxGlobal Conquest mode
2008 Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War: Soulstorm Relic Entertainment Sci-fi/FantasyWINCampaign mode
2017 Starpoint Gemini Warlords Little Green Men Games Sci-fi (Space)WIN4X, Space sim and RPG

See also

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