The Best 4X strategy Games for Nintendo Switch

Update 12 October 2023: Star Trek: Infinite added at rank #8.

Here are our 10 Best 4X strategy Games for Nintendo Switch:

The Battle of Polytopia (2016)

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The Battle of Polytopia is a simplified 4X game that allows players to experience the Explore, Expand, Exploit, Exterminate aspects of the genre in under an hour. Available for mobile devices, it's the pocket-sized 4X that anyone can play anywhere.

What we like:

Distillation of the 4X genre in a great turn-based action game
Mechanism for competitive play
Addresses limitations of chess

What could be improved:

Limited multiplayer and co-op options
Not ideal for players who want a longer game

turn-based
4x
strategy
civilization
diplomacy
empire
multiplayer
building
economy
tactical
real-time

Sid Meier's Civilization VI (2016)

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Lead your civilization to greatness in Sid Meier's Civilization® VI by expanding your cities and engaging in espionage. With endless customization options and challenging diplomatic relationships, you will enjoy an engaging and rewarding experience. The game is packed with content, has brilliant visuals and a fantastic musical score, making it an utterly compelling and deeply satisfying experience for players of all ages.

What we like:

Attention-grabbing gameplay
Endless possibilities and variables to account for, including many DLCs
Fun to play with friends
Good for all ages

What could be improved:

Aesthetic choices may not appeal to all
Agenda system can be annoying
Workers expire after improvements
Might be a letdown for fans of Civ V

strategy
empire
turn-based
military
4x
tile
war
tactical
city-building
historical
economy
resource
card

As Far As The Eye (2022)

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Build a mobile village and travel with your tribe toward the center of the world, called The Eye. This roguelike turn-based resource-management game is made of procedural situations, natural events, skill-trees and hard choices. Ready to move?

hex
city-building
colony
resource-management
rogue-like
strategy
turn-based
tabletop
building
grid
management
sandbox
survival
4x
resource

Thea 2: The Shattering (2018)

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In the dark lands inspired by Slavic myth, life is a struggle for survival against ever increasing odds, be it natural or malevolent. Can you lead your flock to prosperity in this innovative blend of 4X strategy, RPG and card game?

card
4x
turn-based
strategy
crafting
rpg
survival
battler
cooperative
fantasy
innovative
rogue-like

CIV (2022)

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Build your civilization, research technologies, expand your cities and defeat your foes!

4x
strategy
turn-based
historical
tactical

Halcyon 6: Starbase Commander (2016)

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Halcyon 6: Starbase Commander is a retro sci-fi strategy RPG with a unique blend of base building, exploration and deep tactical JRPG style combat system with capital starships and their idiosyncratic officers, all captured in stunningly beautiful modernized pixel graphics. In Halcyon 6, an unknown alien force is carving a path of destruction towards Earth and you, as the Commander of an immensely powerful, newly discovered derelict starbase left behind by a precursor alien race, are the best chance for the New Terran Federation to stop the impending invasion.

turn-based
strategy
rpg
tactical
space
combat
base-building
japanese
sci-fi
exploration
4x
pirates
jrpg
pixel
resource

Extinction Eclipse (2022)

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Nintendo Switch Linux Mac OS PC Windows

Explore space, conquer asteroid fields to mine and extract resources. Build a fleet of spaceships and destroy the enemies in this new space action strategy adventure. Defend Humanity against an alien invader who aims to freeze Earth.

auto-battler
space
real-time
4x
strategy
base-building
resource-management
building
wargame

Star Trek: Infinite (2023)

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Star Trek: Infinite is a grand strategy experience that lets you play your own Star Trek story as the leader of one of four major factions in the galaxy. Follow the specially crafted story or blaze your own trail in the first Star Trek grand strategy game.

grand-strategy
space
4x
diplomacy
science
pve
military
pvp
flight
sandbox
simulation
management
exploration
strategy
choices

Immortal Realms: Vampire Wars (2020)

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Immortal Realms: Vampire Wars is an engaging strategy game set in a dark vampire world in turmoil, that combines empire management and turn-based combat with unique card-game elements. Descend into a mythical world filled with horrors and legends – and hurl yourself into a compelling gothic adventure paired with a challenging game experience. Discover the secrets of Nemire and experience an enthralling story from the perspective of four mighty vampire lords, each with their own goals and agendas. Command one of three unique vampire clans with distinctive units, powers, gameplay mechanics and characters, making strategic manoeuvres in “Kingdom” mode before switching over to “Combat” mode to take on your foes in tense, closely fought battles. Original card game elements enhance the gameplay and provide a refreshing take on the genre. Each clan and vampire lord has access to their own set of cards, which can be combined to powerful effect.

turn-based
vampire
gothic
strategy
blood
wargame
4x
tactical
resource-management
grand-strategy
management
dark
magic
card-game
isometric

Worshippers (2017)

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It's hard to be a god! Worshipper is a fast-paced strategy combined with collectible card game. Explore and conquer the land, face dreadful creatures, lead your people to glory! With every victory you will unlock new units, spells and buildings, use them to develop your own unique strategies!