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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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Sengoku Rance

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2006PC94 % positive17.75 €

Brings what grabs you about Sid Meier's Civilization II: a historical setting, turn-based combat and complex systems to tinker with.

A turn-based strategy RPG set in a parodied warring-states Japan, where you conquer provinces, build up generals and win demanding tactical battles. It pairs deep combat systems with bawdy humor and a large cast of characters.

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Millennia

Historical setting

A turn-based 4X strategy game where you lead a nation through 10,000 years of history, from prehistory to possible futures. You expand your empire, develop technologies and hold your own against rival nations.

Sid Meier's Colonization

Historical setting

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.

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.

Galactic Civilizations II: Dread Lords

Sandbox with your own goals

A turn-based space 4X game where you colonize planets, research technologies, and conquer the galaxy through diplomacy, culture, or force. It is especially praised for its strong AI, which challenges you without cheating.

House of Legacy

Deep systems to master

A dynasty strategy simulation where, after your home city falls to rebels, you lead your family to a new refuge and grow it into a lasting power across generations.

Lords of the Realm II

Deep systems to master

Medieval strategy set in a struggle for the English throne: you manage land, peasants and economy on a turn-based map, then lead your armies in real-time sieges and battles against rival nobles.

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.

Empire: Total War

Deep systems to master

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.

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