Galactic Civilizations IV (2023)
- Developer
- Stardock Entertainment
- Platforms
- Windows
- Genres
- Simulation, Strategy
- Rating
- 3.6 of 5, 2,487 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 28 hours
- Where to get it
- Steam
How it feels
A slow-burn grand strategy of exploration, negotiation, and military escalation across a procedurally generated galaxy.
strategicmethodicalexpansivecontemplativeatmosphericdiplomaticreplayablecomplex
What players say
Players are split on Galactic Civilizations IV. Some call it a solid, lighter alternative to Stellaris with deep world development and ship customization, while others find it unfinished with a clunky UI, performance issues, and tedious micromanagement. The game has improved since launch, but long-time fans say it still lacks the satisfaction of GalCiv II.
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