Space Empires IV Deluxe (2006)
- Developer
- Malfador Machinations
- Publisher
- Strategy First
- Platforms
- Windows
- Genres
- Strategy
- Rating
- 4.3 of 5, 289 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 32 hours
- Where to get it
- Steam
The catalog in 3D
The same catalog has a room you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real games from it when you tell them what you feel like playing. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this game is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.
How it feels
a deep, methodical space empire builder where you manage research, ship design, and diplomacy at a deliberate pace.
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What players say
Players praise the staggering depth and customization, calling it one of the best turn-based space 4X games ever made. The game's complexity is its key feature, but players warn the AI is weak and late-game turns into heavy micromanagement, so it is best set to Hard difficulty with Low resource boost. The mod community is active and adds new content for longevity.
Screenshots
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