

Which is where Galactic Civilizations IV comes in.

A section admittedly lacking compared to other aspects of Stellaris. Playing Galactic Civilizations IV as a Stellaris veteran will feel like you are being denied the complexity of technology and combat and instead slammed into a polished and wonderous version of the early decades of a playthrough. As for aesthetics, every single species and faction is 3D animated and, colonized space feels truly alive. Gameplay-wise, it has merged some of the best aspects of Stellaris and Civilisation, resulting in a very approachable learning curve (a rare find in the genre). This latest installment brings to the table an exceptional experience of exploring and conquering the galaxy, both visually and mechanically. The Galactic Civilizations series has been a staple of space 4X games for a long time. A grandson of a grandad of grand strategy
