4X strategy games are named for their four pillars: eXplore, eXpand, eXploit, and eXterminate. Players build civilisations from scratch — scouting unknown territory, founding cities, harvesting resources, researching technologies, and waging war against rival empires. Games like Rise of Kingdoms and Civilisation have made the genre a cornerstone of strategy gaming. The depth of 4X games is unmatched. Every decision ripples through interconnected systems: invest in military and you'll conquer neighbours but fall behind in technology; focus on research and you'll unlock powerful innovations but risk being overrun. Diplomacy adds another dimension — alliances, trade deals, and betrayals are all part of the game. For players who love complex strategy and the fantasy of guiding a civilisation through the ages, 4X delivers like no other genre.
Yes. Makermint generates the entire game from your description — empire management, combat, AI opponents, and all. No coding needed.
Makermint can generate 4X games with map exploration, city founding, resource management, technology trees, military units, combat resolution, diplomacy, and win conditions.
Games made with Makermint are web-based and work on any device with a browser, including mobile phones and tablets. Share your game with a link or embed it on your website.
Most 4X games are generated in 3–5 minutes. You can then expand factions, units, and systems with the chat editor.