Best 4X Steam Deck Games
Steam currently has 635 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 12/5/2024.
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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 28,884 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 27,484 positive reviews and 1,400 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $29.99 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 | $29.99 |
| 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 90, placing it in the #2 spot for the best 4X Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,828 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,530 positive reviews and 298 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $7.49 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 | $7.49 |
| 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 1,445 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,310 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. 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 85, placing it in the #4 spot for the best 4X Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,579 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,243 positive reviews and 1,336 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $34.99 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 | $34.99 |
| Release Date | 5/20/2024 |
| Franchise | Lavapotion |
| Developer | Lavapotion |
| Publisher | Coffee Stain Publishing |
| Steam App Id | 867210 |
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 84, placing it in the #5 spot for the best 4X Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,055 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,682 positive reviews and 373 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. 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 #6 spot for the best 4X Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,904 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,639 positive reviews and 265 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 |
7. Terra Invicta
From the creators of Long War, an alien invasion has fractured humanity into seven ideological factions each with a unique vision for the future. Lead your chosen faction to take control of Earth’s nations, expand across the Solar System, and battle enemy fleets in tactical combat.
Terra Invicta has achieved a Player Score of 78, placing it in the #7 spot for the best 4X Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,045 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,863 positive reviews and 1,182 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $39.99 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 | $39.99 |
| Release Date | 9/26/2022 |
| Franchise | Hooded Horse |
| Developer | Pavonis Interactive |
| Publisher | Hooded Horse |
| Steam App Id | 1176470 |
8. Hero's Hour
A fast turn-based strategy RPG with real-time combat. Develop your cities and armies, level up your heroes to gain new, powerful spells and skills, and explore the wonders and dangers of the procedurally generated maps as you aim to conquer your enemies before they do the same to you.
Hero's Hour has achieved a Player Score of 78, placing it in the #8 spot for the best 4X Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,067 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,061 positive reviews and 1,006 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $17.99 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 | $17.99 |
| Release Date | 3/1/2022 |
| Franchise | Goblinz Publishing |
| Developer | Benjamin "ThingOnItsOwn" Hauer |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1656780 |
9. Chaos Galaxy
A pixel-art turn-based Galaxy total war game. You can select 14 factions, 61 heroes, hundreds of warships and mecha, and command multiple fleets to carry out grand strategic operations on the map of the galaxy.
Chaos Galaxy has achieved a Player Score of 76, placing it in the #9 spot for the best 4X Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 279 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 229 positive reviews and 50 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $5.99 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 | $5.99 |
| Release Date | 6/16/2020 |
| Developer | Han Zhiyu |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1184840 |
10. Pixel Starships
Pixel Starships is an FTL-style online sci-fi strategy builder and management game with a competitive PVP tournament. Set in the retro galaxy, your role is to explore space, meet aliens, and develop your ship, crew and AI. The game contains deep strategic and 4x elements. PSS is community-driven.
Pixel Starships has achieved a Player Score of 71, placing it in the #10 spot for the best 4X Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,567 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,888 positive reviews and 679 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free 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.
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,750 | 12/8/2023 | 93 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 145 | 8/4/2020 | 90 | $7.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 12/5/2013 | 86 | $34.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 201 | 5/20/2024 | 85 | $34.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 73 | 3/9/2023 | 84 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 39 | 5/29/2015 | 82 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 286 | 9/26/2022 | 78 | $39.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 76 | 3/1/2022 | 78 | $17.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 6/16/2020 | 76 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 216 | 5/23/2023 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 12). Songs of Conquest on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 6). Terraformers on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 5). Rebuild 3: Gangs of Deadsville on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 12). Terra Invicta on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 5). Hero's Hour on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 2). Chaos Galaxy on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 12). Pixel Starships on Steam. Steam Store.