For lovers of: Sid Meier’s Civilization, Slay the Spire
Genre: Historical 4X Strategy meets Deckbuilding
TORONTO, Canada. – Sept. 23, 2026 - Indie developer Murray Smith has released a new gameplay trailer for DeckTerra, the upcoming historical 4X strategy game that combines empire-building with deckbuilding. The new Official Gameplay Trailer highlights the many cards players can draft and the exciting strategic decisions that unfold from playing them. The trailer also highlights the game’s emphasis on a deep yet quick online multiplayer strategy experience.
As the eras of history unfold throughout the game, conflict arises over resources and territory. Players who can balance their empire’s food, production, technological progress, and religious power will emerge victorious when war inevitably breaks out. Cards are the key - players who manage their deck well will be rewarded, and those who can’t will be forgotten by history.
DeckTerra - Key Features
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4X Meets Deckbuilding - Fans of Slay the Spire and Civilization rejoice! Deckbuilding blends seamlessly with 4X to create a one-of-a-kind historical strategy game. Draft cards that fit your empire’s starting resources and strategy.
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Technology Matters - Players will race up the technology tree by building schools, archives, and laboratories. As technology advances, more powerful military units are unlocked.
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Multiple Victory Conditions - Win through scientific advancement, religious influence, or military conquest. There are multiple ways to come out on top.
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Fast Multiplayer 4X - Build an empire, make meaningful strategic decisions, and finish a full online match in under an hour.
The Demo is available now on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3760980/DeckTerra/
The idea for DeckTerra came from the developer’s experience with other multiplayer 4X games
“I’ve always found playing 4X games online a bit frustrating because you have to wait forever for your opponents to finish their turns.” Says Murray Smith, the game’s developer. “These games go on for 5 hours and in the later turns you have to wait for your opponent to move each one of their 40 units. Adding cards is a way to reduce this decision fatigue and make for quicker and more engaging turns, especially in the late game.”
Review keys are available, we encourage you to email murraysmith2727@gmail.com to get one.
About Murray Smith
Hailing from Toronto, Canada, Murray Smith is an independent developer interested in experimental game design and creating new forms of fun. He aims to create novel experiences that will surprise and delight players, to give players a sense of connection and improve their lives with games.
DeckTerra
4X Strategy / Deckbuilding
PC - Steam
Release date: TBA
Press Contact
Murray Smith