X4: Foundations (2018)

Developer

Egosoft

Platforms

Windows, Linux

Genres

Action, Simulation, Strategy

Rating

4.0 of 5, 29,489 player ratings

Typical playtime

about 51 hours

Where to get it

Steam

How it feels

A sprawling, systemic space simulation where you pilot a single ship or command a galactic empire at your own methodical pace.

sandboxsimulationimmersivemethodicalepic-scaleopen-endedstrategicsystemic

What players say

Players praise the living economy and freedom to build an empire, but the steep learning curve and janky UI are constant hurdles. The ship AI is unreliable, the onboarding is confusing, and there's little reason to play after achieving financial freedom.

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