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The founding classic of 4X strategy: guide a civilization from 4000 BC to the space age, researching technologies, founding cities and competing through diplomacy or conquest. This is where the famous 'just one more turn' compulsion began.
What defines Sid Meier's Civilization:
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The closest matches for Sid Meier's Civilization are Sid Meier's Colonization, Humankind and Civilization: Call to Power. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Sid Meier's Civilization special – the reasons are listed right on each game.
98 %
Best match
A turn-based 4X strategy game set in the colonial era: you lead a European power in the New World, founding settlements, trading goods, managing resources, and ultimately fighting for independence from the Crown.
92 % 47.49 €
Strong character progression
A turn-based 4X strategy game where you blend cultures across six eras to build a one-of-a-kind civilization. Switching culture each era sets it apart from genre peers like Civilization.
90 %
Gameplay comes before story
A turn-based 4X empire builder where you guide a civilization from the Stone Age into the far future. Its late eras stand out, with underwater cities and space colonies.
89 % −50 %Gameplay comes before story
A turn-based grand strategy game on a world map where you lead any nation to power through diplomacy and war. Easy to learn, with high replayability thanks to free choice of country and mod support.
89 % 5.99 €
Lots to discover
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.
88 % 5.99 €
Lots to discover
A founding classic of the 4X genre: as an immortal emperor you guide an alien race, explore the galaxy, research technologies and manage planets. Diplomacy, fleet battles and expansion decide who rules the stars.
87 %
Open world
This 1997 Magic adaptation pairs card duels with an overworld adventure in the plane of Shandalar. You collect cards, refine your deck and defeat wizards of the five colors before a villain grows too powerful.
87 % 5.89 €
Strong character progression
A classic turn-based 4X strategy game where you play a wizard founding cities, raising armies and researching spells to conquer two parallel worlds. Its blend of empire building and rich magic makes it a cult favourite.
87 % 30.49 €
Challenging difficulty
A turn-based space 4X game where you grow a star empire into a galactic power through research, diplomacy, trade, culture or war. Customizable races, ship design and large maps give it great freedom and replay value.
87 % 39.99 €
Challenging difficulty
A turn-based 4X game set in classical antiquity where you lead a dynasty rather than just an empire. Character-driven events, court intrigue and family members add narrative twists on top of classic city building and warfare.