Take command of a civilization that has just achieved faster-than-light travel in Galactic Civilizations IV, the newest entry in the award-winning space 4X strategy game series. Explore the galaxy, colonize worlds, shape cultures, make alliances, fight wars and pioneer new technologies.

4X Meets Grand Strategy

eXplore, eXpand, eXploit and eXterminate are just the start! Our in-game storyteller is combined with a sophisticated AI strategist to ensure that the living, lore rich universe you are experiencing is also populated with opponents who follow their own agendas and wield the intellect to make good on them.

Design Your Own Cosmic Legacy

Unleash your creativity with the unrivaled power of AlienGPT by describing your civilization’s characteristics, preferences, and aspirations, and watch our AI weave them into distinctive lore, diplomatic dialogues, starship selections, and ambassador portraits.

Key Features

• Play Tall or Wide – Govern as few, or as many, worlds as you like with the Core World and Colony split system.
• Craft Custom Interstellar Fleets – Harness your creative abilities to construct interstellar armadas.
• Forge a Unique Empire – With setup options that allow the player to play games lasting less than an hour, or for months.
• Claim Victory Your Way – Conquering your rivals with force of arms isn’t the only way to win.
• Never The Same Game Twice – Experience thrilling adventures within procedurally generated galaxies teeming with surprises.