What are the best 4X games? At its core these types of strategy ... under-stated counterpoint to Civilization for years; their fantasy-based Age of Wonders series offers a unique mix of hardcore ...

As Civilization 7 draws closer and Stellaris and Manor Lords roll on, don’t count out Millennia, the much-improved 4X published by Paradox.

Let's be honest here—the fantasy 4X strategy genre is an intimidating ... clocking in around a breezy 15 hours total and introducing all of the game's core mechanics, but pulling fewer punches ...