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Space Empires IV Deluxe

Developed by Malfador Machinations · Published by Strategy First

Strategy
StatusOut now ReleaseFeb 7, 2006 Price$1.99 Metacritic79/100 Steam reviews258

At a glance

PlatformsWindows
ModesSingle-player, Multi-player
Price$1.99
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Metacritic79/100
Steam reviews258
Languages1

Overview

A strategy game by Malfador Machinations, published by Strategy First — single-player, multi-player.

Steam’s own one-line description: “The award-winning Space Empires IV Deluxe is the latest edition in the Space Empires series. A grand strategy title in the space 4X (explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate) genre, Space Empires has already found a place in the heart of strategy gamers everywhere.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsVery Positive — 86% positive of 270
Owners (est.)50000 – 100000
Peak players21
Player-voted tags:Strategy4XSci-fiSpaceTurn-Based StrategyTurn-BasedSingleplayer

Review sentiment, ownership and peak-concurrent estimates via SteamSpy; tags are player-voted on Steam. Estimates change over time.

Features & modes

Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for Space Empires IV Deluxe.

FeatureSupported
Single-playerYes
MultiplayerYes
Co-opNo
Online co-opNo
PvPNo
Cross-platform multiplayerNo
Full controller supportNo
Partial controller supportNo
Steam Cloud savesNo
Steam AchievementsNo

System requirements (PC)

As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.

Minimum

  • Pentium Processor; Windows XP; 128MB RAM; 800x600 screen resolution; 16bit colour; 300 MB hard drive space; DirectX 8.1 or higher, Windows Compatible Sound Card.

Supported languages (1)

English

Space Empires IV Deluxe FAQ

Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.

What kind of game is Space Empires IV Deluxe?

Steam classifies Space Empires IV Deluxe as a Strategy game, developed by Malfador Machinations. The award-winning Space Empires IV Deluxe is the latest edition in the Space Empires series. A grand strategy title in the space 4X (explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate) genre, Space Empires has already found a place in the heart of strategy gamers everywhere.

How much does Space Empires IV Deluxe cost?

As of June 2026, Steam lists Space Empires IV Deluxe at $1.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.

Is Space Empires IV Deluxe single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for Space Empires IV Deluxe: Single-player, Multi-player. It lists a single-player mode.

Is Space Empires IV Deluxe on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Space Empires IV Deluxe for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.

Is Space Empires IV Deluxe out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of Feb 7, 2006.

What platforms is Space Empires IV Deluxe on?

Space Empires IV Deluxe is listed for Windows on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.

Is Space Empires IV Deluxe single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player, Multi-player.

How much does Space Empires IV Deluxe cost?

Steam lists it at $1.99.

What is Space Empires IV Deluxe's Metacritic score?

Space Empires IV Deluxe has a Metacritic score of 79/100, per the Steam store listing.

Who made Space Empires IV Deluxe?

Space Empires IV Deluxe is developed by Malfador Machinations and published by Strategy First.

Where to get Space Empires IV Deluxe

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