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Games like Sid Meier's Civilization II

1996PCPlayStation

This strategy classic has you lead a civilization from the dawn of history into the future, founding cities, researching technology, trading and waging war. Its 'just one more turn' loop turns every game into a long, gripping saga of your own making.

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

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In short: Games like Sid Meier's Civilization II

Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Sid Meier's Civilization II special. The reasons are listed right on each game.

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Sid Meier's Colonization

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1994USK 6PC96 % positive6.99 €

Brings what grabs you about Sid Meier's Civilization II: a historical setting, turn-based combat as well as economy and management.

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.

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Age of History II

Historical setting

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.

Civilization: Call to Power

Sandbox with your own goals

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.

Humankind

Historical setting

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.

Lords of the Realm

Historical setting

Medieval strategy set in 1268 England: you manage land, peasants and resources in turn-based phases, then lead your armies in real-time battles against rival lords to claim the crown.

Medieval II: Total War

Sandbox with your own goals

A turn-based grand campaign of diplomacy, city building and dynastic scheming across medieval Europe and the Middle East, paired with massive real-time battles involving thousands of troops. A landmark entry in the Total War series for anyone who wants to rewrite medieval history.

Ozymandias

Turn-based combat

Ozymandias is a compact, board-game-style 4X strategy game where you build an empire in a single sitting. Its fast pace makes it especially good for multiplayer matches.

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