166 posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 5 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Thursdays around 1 PM UTC. Mostly text posts.
r/4Xgaming Traffic & Engagement r/4Xgaming Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
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r/4Xgaming Most Active Times When r/4Xgaming Is Most Active
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r/4Xgaming Flair Performance r/4Xgaming Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Game Suggestion | 38 (28.6%) | 19 |
| Developer Diary | 24 (18.0%) | 10 |
| Announcement | 21 (15.8%) | 15 |
| Opinion Post | 18 (13.5%) | 51 |
| General Question | 13 (9.8%) | 15 |
| Feedback Request | 10 (7.5%) | 2 |
| Screenshot | 5 (3.8%) | 5 |
| Patch Notes | 4 (3.0%) | 28 |
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r/4Xgaming Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/4Xgaming
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| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| game | 53 (31.9%) | 9 | 9 |
| strategy | 28 (16.9%) | 4 | 7 |
| games | 21 (12.7%) | 7 | 8 |
| space | 21 (12.7%) | 20 | 8 |
| browser | 10 (6.0%) | 0 | 2 |
r/4Xgaming Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/4Xgaming
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| i.imgur.com | 10 | 9 |
| store.steampowered.com | 5 | 11 |
| youtu.be | 5 | 7 |
| youtube.com | 3 | 2 |
r/4Xgaming Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/4Xgaming
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Most Alpha Centauri 'successors' copy the setting. Why don't they copy the design philosophy?
Sub is drowning in Self-promotion and Shlock posts
GLSMAC - Opensource remaster of Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri - OpenGL/SDL2
FreeOrion - Open Source Space 4X epic
Moderator Call
"No more turns!": tactical regression instead of progression
CIVILIZATION VII GAME UPDATES - Update 1.4.2 Notes - July 28
Civ VI got roasted for its cartoonish art. Stellaris scares people off with dense screens. What does the 4X crowd actually prefer — and is there a middle ground?
Just released the Steam demo for Pax Astra! A space opera game that mixes Suzerain's political roleplay with classic 4X sandbox mechanics
Galactic Civilizations IV - Federations & Empire Expansion and Version 4.0 OUT NOW !
r/4Xgaming Audience Overlap r/4Xgaming Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/4Xgaming FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/4Xgaming
What's the best time to post on r/4Xgaming?
Based on posting volume, r/4Xgaming is most active on Thursdays around 1 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/4Xgaming?
r/4Xgaming averages 5 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/4Xgaming get?
Posts on r/4Xgaming average about 17 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/4Xgaming get most?
On r/4Xgaming, posts are a mix of formats, mostly text posts