X4: FOUNDATIONS, the long awaited sequel in the successful X series, brings our most sophisticated universe SIMULATION ever. Fly every ship, EXPLORE space or manage an empire; TRADE, FIGHT, BUILD and THINK carefully, while you embark on an epic journey. Summary: IGDB
Mind Score
Fair to the playerAge · PEGI 7
Respect
91
Nourish
56
Stimulation
moderate
Open-ended sandboxStop anytime
Watch out for
Open-ended, can get repetitive
- Steam tag “Sandbox” (466 votes)
What it exercises
Exploration and curiosity
- Steam tag “Exploration” (435 votes)
Planning and strategy
- Steam tag “Grand Strategy” (278 votes)
Creativity
- Steam tag “Base-Building” (297 votes)
- 14 of 100 reviews mention creativity
High confidence · 28 Sept 2026 · Rules-based estimate from the Steam store, player reviews and PEGI/ESRB descriptors. Not a substitute for the official rating or your own judgement. Tap a label to see the evidence.