Players hear a lot these days about 4X strategy games (Explore, Expand, Exploit, Exterminate), a subgenre of strategy-based computer and board games that includes turn-based and real-time strategy titles.
If you’re a gamer seeking mobile games centered on building an empire or ideal world, 4X strategy titles offer some of the most exciting and challenging options.
But whether you’re new to 4X strategy or are an experienced gamer on the hunt for something new, these popular 4X strategy mobile games are definitely worth a shot.
1. Evony: The King’s Return
Evony: The King’s Return
Evony: The King’s Return
Evony: The King’s Return was originally a browser-based game, but was later relaunched as an updated mobile MMO. Since its 2016 release, Evony has only grown in popularity.
Evony allows players to choose from seven different civilizations (American, Chinese, European, Russian, Korean, Arabia, and Japanese) and roles to build their own kingdoms and form alliances to resist enemies. An interactive puzzle feature with thousands of puzzle scenes provides a fun interactive element that effectively supplements this engaging war-strategy title.
Evony: The King’s Return is now available on both Google Play and Apple Store. Evony has diverse and engaging designs and details, so be sure to check out the guides once you download. You can also communicate with other players around the world via Evony’s multilingual system. Evony recently collaborated successfully with Kong, bringing an entirely new fanbase into the fold.
2. State of Survival
State of Survival
State of Survival was released in 2019. In this strategic city-builder game, you find yourself in a world overrun by zombies, where you must work with other survivors to build your city and take control of your country. State of Survival offers a thrilling artistic style and challenging gameplay from start to finish.
3. Plague of Z
Plague of Z
If you prefer zombie themes, consider Plague of Z. This action-packed title allows players to recruit survivors and lead troops across a mysterious abandoned city. Along the way, you must use your wits to break through the heavy zombie siege and establish a stable community.
Plague of Z is an extremely detailed game with a complexity not for the faint of heart. Throughout this desolate zombie-filled landscape, you must keep your eyes open and your brain clicking to survive.
4. Rise of Kingdoms
Rise of the Kingdoms
Rise of Nations is a good choice for players who prefer a more cartoonish graphics style. But don’t let its looks fool you; this game is highly strategic.
Rise of Nations includes many Kingdom vs. Kingdom battles and allows you to switch kingdoms. This feature is handy when you have problems with your current realm or want to join a more powerful kingdom for higher-quality PvP battles.