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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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.

Steam Price $49.99
Release Date 11/30/2018
Franchise Egosoft
Developer Egosoft
Publisher Egosoft
Steam App Id 392160

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Against the Storm steam charts
1,447
12/8/2023
93
$14.99
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The Battle of Polytopia steam charts
217
8/4/2020
91
$14.99
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Dominions 4: Thrones of Ascension steam charts
7
12/5/2013
86
$34.99
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Heroes of Science and Fiction steam charts
23
9/30/2024
86
$12.49
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Terraformers steam charts
100
3/9/2023
85
$19.99
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Songs of Conquest steam charts
320
5/20/2024
84
$29.99
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Rebuild 3: Gangs of Deadsville steam charts
38
5/29/2015
82
$14.99
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Rogue Hex steam charts
16
8/9/2025
82
$19.99
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Bulwark : Falconeer Chronicles steam charts
22
3/26/2024
81
$19.99
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X4: Foundations steam charts
2,762
11/30/2018
78
$49.99
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  • Valve Corporation. (2025, October 20). The Battle of Polytopia on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, June 14). Dominions 4: Thrones of Ascension on Steam. Steam Store.
  • 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.

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