Best 4X Steam Deck Games
Steam currently has 785 4X games, but not all of them can be played on the Steam Deck. Explore our list with the best picks ranked by Player Score. Our Player Score rankings are calculated directly from reviews left on the Steam store and will be updated in real-time as more players leave their feedback. 4X game rankings were last updated on 10/13/2025.
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1. Against the Storm
A dark fantasy city builder where you must rebuild civilization in the face of apocalyptic rains. As the Queen’s Viceroy, lead humans, beavers, lizards, foxes, and harpies to reclaim the wilderness and secure a future for civilization's last survivors.
Against the Storm holds the #1 spot for "best 4X Steam Deck game" with a Player Score of 93. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 33,103 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 31,385 positive reviews and 1,718 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 12/8/2023 |
| Franchise | Hooded Horse |
| Developer | Eremite Games |
| Publisher | Hooded Horse |
| Steam App Id | 1336490 |
2. The Battle of Polytopia
Welcome to the unique, turn-based strategy game set in the strange, flat world of the Square. Lead one of 16 distinct civilizations to victory by expanding your empire, researching technologies, and ultimately become ruler of the world! Play in single-player or multiplayer mode for up to 16 players.
The Battle of Polytopia has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #2 spot for the best 4X Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,405 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,072 positive reviews and 333 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 8/4/2020 |
| Developer | Midjiwan AB |
| Publisher | Midjiwan AB |
| Steam App Id | 874390 |
3. Dominions 4: Thrones of Ascension
You are a God! You are master and ruler of a loyal nation. You have unimaginable powers at your disposal. You have claimed this world as yours. But there are others who stand in your way. You must defeat and destroy these pretenders. Only then can you ascend to godhood and become the new Pantokrator.
Dominions 4: Thrones of Ascension has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #3 spot for the best 4X Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,444 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,309 positive reviews and 135 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $34.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $34.99 |
| Release Date | 12/5/2013 |
| Developer | Illwinter Game Design |
| Publisher | Illwinter Game Design |
| Steam App Id | 259060 |
4. Heroes of Science and Fiction
A turn-based sci-fi strategy that combines exploration and exciting clashes on the battlefield. Take control over several different species, raise powerful armies for your heroes and destroy your opponents! This HoMM-like is set in a scifi universe, with new mechanics on top of the classic formula.
Heroes of Science and Fiction has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #4 spot for the best 4X Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 462 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 428 positive reviews and 34 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $12.49 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $12.49 |
| Release Date | 9/30/2024 |
| Developer | Oxymoron Games |
| Publisher | Oxymoron Games |
| Steam App Id | 2147380 |
5. Terraformers
Terraform Mars in this turn-based colony builder and resource management game with roguelike elements. Explore the planet, develop spectacular cities, spread life and turn the Red Planet into a green one!
Terraformers has achieved a Player Score of 85, placing it in the #5 spot for the best 4X Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,450 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,049 positive reviews and 401 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 3/9/2023 |
| Franchise | Goblinz Publishing |
| Developer | Asteroid Lab |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1244800 |
6. Songs of Conquest
Raise mighty armies, wield ancient magic and forge an empire. This turn-based strategy adventure game fuses strategic decision making, tactical combat and kingdom management.
Songs of Conquest has achieved a Player Score of 84, placing it in the #6 spot for the best 4X Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 12,420 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,664 positive reviews and 1,756 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $29.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 5/20/2024 |
| Franchise | Lavapotion |
| Developer | Lavapotion |
| Publisher | Coffee Stain Publishing |
| Steam App Id | 867210 |
7. Rebuild 3: Gangs of Deadsville
Rebuild a ruined city in this post-apocalyptic mix of strategy and simulation. Manage survivors, scavenge for food and supplies, deal with rival gangs, illness, interpersonal strife and zombie attacks.
Rebuild 3: Gangs of Deadsville has achieved a Player Score of 82, placing it in the #7 spot for the best 4X Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,989 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,713 positive reviews and 276 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 5/29/2015 |
| Franchise | Northway Games |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Northway Games |
| Steam App Id | 257170 |
8. Rogue Hex
Play your cards right to conquer the world in the Roguelite 4x. Explore mysterious lands, survive against the barbarian horde, and grow your stone age empire into the stars!
Rogue Hex has achieved a Player Score of 82, placing it in the #8 spot for the best 4X Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 215 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 193 positive reviews and 22 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 8/9/2025 |
| Developer | Topstitch Games |
| Publisher | Topstitch Games |
| Steam App Id | 2275940 |
9. Bulwark : Falconeer Chronicles
Bulwark mixes elements of a casual and creative building experience with light grand strategy and exploration elements. It's a genre bending experimental game that can be both a casual building experience and an epic conquest with airships, warbirds and fortresses.
Bulwark : Falconeer Chronicles has achieved a Player Score of 81, placing it in the #9 spot for the best 4X Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,269 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,086 positive reviews and 183 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 3/26/2024 |
| Franchise | Wired Productions |
| Developer | Tomas Sala |
| Publisher | Wired Productions |
| Steam App Id | 290100 |
10. X4: Foundations
Thrilling space battles meet deep strategy. X4 invites you to explore, fight, trade, and build an empire in a dynamic, fully simulated space sandbox, where every decision shapes your journey.
X4: Foundations has achieved a Player Score of 78, placing it in the #10 spot for the best 4X Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 25,408 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 20,217 positive reviews and 5,191 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $49.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,447 | 12/8/2023 | 93 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 217 | 8/4/2020 | 91 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 7 | 12/5/2013 | 86 | $34.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 23 | 9/30/2024 | 86 | $12.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 100 | 3/9/2023 | 85 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 320 | 5/20/2024 | 84 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 38 | 5/29/2015 | 82 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 16 | 8/9/2025 | 82 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 22 | 3/26/2024 | 81 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2,762 | 11/30/2018 | 78 | $49.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 2). Heroes of Science and Fiction on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 20). Terraformers on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 20). Songs of Conquest on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 7). Rebuild 3: Gangs of Deadsville on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 18). Rogue Hex on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 20). Bulwark : Falconeer Chronicles on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 16). X4: Foundations on Steam. Steam Store.