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2005PEGI 12PCSteam Deck playable92 % positive−80 % 19.99 € 3.99 €

The classic 4X strategy game where you guide a civilization from the Stone Age to the space race, with religions, cultural borders and diplomacy. Famous for its 'one more turn' pull and the award-winning theme 'Baba Yetu'.

  • Historical setting
  • Turn-based combat
  • Sandbox with your own goals
  • Economy and management

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Rome: Total War

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2004USK 12PCSteam Deck playable94 % positive

Fits your focus: Look like Sid Meier's Civilization IV.

A landmark strategy game that pairs turn-based empire management on a campaign map with massive real-time battles involving thousands of soldiers. Lead a Roman family or a rival power as you manage provinces, forge alliances and command legions in the field.

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Tropico 5

  • Look like Sid Meier's Civilization IV

As the dictator of a Caribbean island you manage economy, politics and your dynasty across several eras, wrapped in satirical humor and Latin flair. New to this entry are trade, research and multiplayer for up to four players.

Empire: Total War

  • Look like Sid Meier's Civilization IV

An 18th-century grand strategy game: manage your empire on a turn-based campaign map, then fight real-time land battles and the series' first fully 3D naval battles with sailing ships and musket lines.

Total War: Shogun 2

  • Look like Sid Meier's Civilization IV

Combines a turn-based campaign map with huge real-time battles in Sengoku-era Japan. Diplomacy, intrigue, province building and agents like ninjas give strategic depth both on the map and on the battlefield.

Age of Empires II: The Age of Kings

  • Look like Sid Meier's Civilization IV

The timeless real-time strategy classic: build a medieval civilization, gather resources, advance through the ages and lead armies in historical campaigns or intense multiplayer matches.

Master of Orion II: Battle at Antares

  • Look like Sid Meier's Civilization IV

A classic turn-based 4X space strategy game where you explore the galaxy, colonize planets, research technology and fight tactical starship battles against rival races. Deep empire management and custom ship design have made it a cult favourite.

Tropico 3

  • Look like Sid Meier's Civilization IV

Rule a Caribbean banana republic as a satirical Cold War dictator, balancing economy, factions and superpowers while staying in power through charm, bribery or rigged elections. A breezy Latin soundtrack and sharp humor give the city-building a unique flavor.

Anno 1404: History Edition

  • Look like Sid Meier's Civilization IV

A classic city-builder set between the medieval Occident and the Orient, where you grow trade empires, keep citizens supplied and sail goods across the seas. The History Edition brings the game and its Venice expansion to modern PCs in high resolution.

Endless Space

  • Look like Sid Meier's Civilization IV

A turn-based space 4X game where you lead one of several factions to explore star systems, grow an empire, research technology and command fleets. The mystery of the ancient Endless and the substance Dust fuels the race for the galaxy.

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