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A strategy game where you capture cities by producing units, with adjustable unit complexity, single-player and multiplayer modes, and reviewer-reported playtimes in the hundreds of hours.
A turn-based 4X sci-fi strategy game of planetary politics and hex-grid warfare across land, sea, air, and space, with deep modding and multiplayer that can absorb dozens of hours.
2025-04-04
A deep, addictive turn-based strategy game of empire expansion and culture advancement, with demanding planning and a very long playtime.
2016-10-20
A deep, complex turn-based 4X wargame about rebuilding a nation on a ruined alien planet, offering extensive macromanagement and military design, but with a steep learning curve and long session lengths.
2020-12-03
A single-player real-time strategy game that spans human history from the discovery of fire to future laser battles, with era selection and a progression feel that reviewers often prefer over Age of Empires; reviewer playtime in the sample is typically 4-7 hours.
2026-05-26
A single-player turn-based 4X space strategy about exploring, colonizing, and fighting or negotiating across alien factions, with a satisfying 'one more turn' loop and generally positive but slightly mixed reception.
2017-01-19
