# Games like X4: Foundations

> The closest matches to X4: Foundations: X3: Terran Conflict, X3: Reunion, X2: The Threat, Elite Dangerous, and X: Beyond the Frontier. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.

## Similar games, ranked

The full ranked list, 24 games, best match first (the HTML page shows the top 8 as cards).

1. [X3: Terran Conflict](https://imho.run/games/2820/x3-terran-conflict) — Also Space Sim and Trading, like X4: Foundations. 1,089 Steam reviews, 84% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2820/)
2. [X3: Reunion](https://imho.run/games/2810/x3-reunion) — Shares ship customization with X4: Foundations. 295 Steam reviews, 65% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2810/)
3. [X2: The Threat](https://imho.run/games/2800/x2-the-threat) — A frequent pick in X4: Foundations players' libraries, and another Strategy. 209 Steam reviews, 79% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2800/)
4. [Elite Dangerous](https://imho.run/games/359320/elite-dangerous) — Also Space Sim, like X4: Foundations. 52,491 Steam reviews, 77% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/359320/)
5. [X: Beyond the Frontier](https://imho.run/games/2840/x-beyond-the-frontier) — Also Space Sim and Trading, like X4: Foundations. 167 Steam reviews, 68% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2840/)
6. [Avorion](https://imho.run/games/445220/avorion) — Also Space Sim and Flight, like X4: Foundations. 7,884 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/445220/)
7. [Starpoint Gemini 2](https://imho.run/games/236150/starpoint-gemini-2) — A frequent pick in X4: Foundations players' libraries, and another RPG. 2,235 Steam reviews, 72% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/236150/)
8. [EVE Online](https://imho.run/games/8500/eve-online) — Also Economy and Space, like X4: Foundations. 22,693 Steam reviews, 73% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/8500/)
9. [Stellaris](https://imho.run/games/281990/stellaris) — Also Grand Strategy and Space, like X4: Foundations. 75,169 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/281990/)
10. [SpaceBourne 2](https://imho.run/games/1646850/spacebourne-2) — A frequent pick in X4: Foundations players' libraries, and another Action. 3,325 Steam reviews, 76% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1646850/)
11. [No Man's Sky](https://imho.run/games/275850/no-man-s-sky) — Shares ship customization with X4: Foundations. 180,011 Steam reviews, 82% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/275850/)
12. [Evochron Mercenary](https://imho.run/games/71000/evochron-mercenary) — Also Space Sim and Trading, like X4: Foundations. 342 Steam reviews, 75% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/71000/)
13. [Rebel Galaxy](https://imho.run/games/290300/rebel-galaxy) — Also Space Sim and Trading, like X4: Foundations. 5,259 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/290300/)
14. [Terra Invicta](https://imho.run/games/1176470/terra-invicta) — Also Grand Strategy and Economy, like X4: Foundations. 6,142 Steam reviews, 83% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1176470/)
15. [Workers & Resources: Soviet Republic](https://imho.run/games/784150/workers-resources-soviet-republic) — Also Grand Strategy and Base-Building, like X4: Foundations. 8,217 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/784150/)
16. [Dyson Sphere Program](https://imho.run/games/1366540/dyson-sphere-program) — Also Space Sim and Base-Building, like X4: Foundations. 24,284 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1366540/)
17. [Space Haven](https://imho.run/games/979110/space-haven) — Also Space Sim and Base-Building, like X4: Foundations. 5,252 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/979110/)
18. [Sins of a Solar Empire®: Rebellion](https://imho.run/games/204880/sins-of-a-solar-empire-rebellion) — Also Grand Strategy and Space, like X4: Foundations. 7,321 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/204880/)
19. [Void Destroyer 2](https://imho.run/games/369530/void-destroyer-2) — Shares ship customization with X4: Foundations. 571 Steam reviews, 80% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/369530/)
20. [Star Conflict](https://imho.run/games/212070/star-conflict) — Also Space Sim and Trading, like X4: Foundations. 6,187 Steam reviews, 69% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/212070/)
21. [X: Tension](https://imho.run/games/2850/x-tension) — Also Space Sim and Flight, like X4: Foundations. 52 Steam reviews, 73% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2850/)
22. [Galactic Civilizations III](https://imho.run/games/226860/galactic-civilizations-iii) — Shares ship customization with X4: Foundations. 6,580 Steam reviews, 78% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/226860/)
23. [Trade Conquest](https://imho.run/games/3160580/trade-conquest) — Shares production chain management with X4: Foundations. 54 Steam reviews, 70% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3160580/)
24. [East India Company](https://imho.run/games/25930/east-india-company) — Also Grand Strategy and Trading, like X4: Foundations. 119 Steam reviews, 55% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/25930/)

## Machine-readable

The same ranked list as JSON from the imho.run API for AI assistants (GET, no key, same site as this page):

- Top 20: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=392160&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=392160&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=392160&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=392160
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/392160
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About X4: Foundations

X4: Foundations is a space simulation game released in 2018 that combines action, strategy, and sandbox gameplay. Players start with a single ship and gradually build sprawling empires across a living universe. The game features automated trade routing, faction economy simulation, fleet logistics, production chain management, and ship customization. Reviewers highlight how every action ripples through faction economies, and players describe the deep production chains as feeling tangible. Mastering strafing and docking proves essential for survival. The experience is challenging and massive in scope, offering solo players endless emergent stories rather than a defined end state. Currently priced at $12.49 USD, it runs verified on Steam Deck and holds a 79% positive rating from over 13,000 Steam reviews.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 392160
- **Developer:** Egosoft
- **Publisher:** Egosoft
- **Genres:** Action, Strategy, Simulation
- **Categories:** Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Full controller support, Steam Trading Cards, Steam Workshop, Family Sharing, Adjustable Text Size, Color Alternatives, Camera Comfort, Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, Playable without Timed Input, Save Anytime
- **Released:** Nov 30, 2018
- **Free to play:** no
- **Platforms:** windows, linux

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/392160/x4-foundations)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=392160&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/392160/)
- [Personalized recommendations](https://imho.run/) — sign in with Steam or paste a SteamID for a library-aware ranking

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