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Games like Civilization

1991 · MicroProse · 4X, Computer wargame · Open the game page →

Steer by what it is tap once for more of it, twice for none of it

215 games like Civilization · 1968 – 2025

  • Why 94Form.91World1.00Curated.84Lists.00Strategy · Turn-based strategy · Often paired · Described alike

    MPS Labs · PC-9800 Series, Atari ST/STE, Windows +3

    StrategyTurn-based strategyManagementVga graphicsEga graphics

    Sid Meier's Civilization is a turn-based strategy computer game created by Sid Meier for MicroProse in 1991.The game's objective is "...to build an empire that would stand the test of time". The game begins in 4000 BC, and the players attem

    89 rating1 listOften paired

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  • Why 65Form.22World.14Curated.64Lists.564x · Strategy · Often paired · Also in 4X games

    Frog City Software · Windows, macOS

    4XHistoricalStrategyTurn-based strategyManagement

    About: The New World lies open before you, ripe for the taking. You must skillfully parlay discovery into riches and gather enough power to dominate Europe’s political landscape. Combining elements of resource management, economic trade, ex

    80 rating5 lists4x

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  • Why 55Form.15World.13Curated.54Lists.634x · Strategy · Often paired · Also in 4X games

    Triumph Studios · PS4, Windows, Xbox One +1

    4XStrategyTurn-based strategy4X (explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate)Bird view / Isometric

    Age of Wonders: Planetfall is the new strategy game from Triumph Studios, creators of the critically acclaimed Age of Wonders and Overlord series, bringing all the exciting tactical-turn based combat and in-depth 4X empire building of its p

    76 rating8 lists51 h main story4x

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  • Why 53Form.26World.55Curated.34Lists.784x · Strategy · Also in 4X games

    Avalon Hill · MS-DOS

    4XStrategyTurn-based strategy4X (explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate)Bird view / Isometric

    Based loosely on the Civilization biard game from Avalon Hill in which you guide your tribe towards a great nation, while competing with your neighbours and face catastrophes like earthquakes or plagues.

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  • Why 53Form.15World.43Curated.44Lists.834x · Strategy · Also in 4X games

    C Prompt Games · Windows

    4XHistoricalStrategyTurn-based strategy4X (explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate)

    Create your own nation in Millennia, a historical turn-based 4X game that challenges your strategic prowess across 10,000 years of history, from the dawn of humanity to our possible futures.

    57 rating3 lists44 h main story4x

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  • Why 51Form.07World.26Curated.50Lists.00Strategy · Often paired

    TiMi Studio Group · Android, iOS

    StrategyHistorical4X (explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate)Bird view / IsometricReal-time strategy

    Embark on an exhilarating adventure in the brand-new Age of Empires world and forge unbreakable bonds with friends anytime and anywhere! Dive into an epic war strategy experience with rich real-time controls, stunning visuals and historical

    2 listsOften paired

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  • Why 50Form.08World.13Curated.50Lists.00Strategy · Turn-based strategy · Often paired

    Logic Artists · Windows

    HistoricalStrategyTurn-based strategyManagementBird view / Isometric

    Determine the destiny of Rome as you conquer foreign lands and navigate political intrigue in this turn-based RPG. Directly fight with your party of Praetorians, guide your legion to victory, and choose your own path in a story where every

    77 rating3 lists40 h main storyOften paired

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  • Why 50Form.22World.25Curated.38Lists1.004x · Strategy · Also in 4X games

    4XStrategy4X (explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate)

    Into the Void is a video game developed by American studio Adrenalin Entertainment and published by Playmates Interactive Entertainment for DOS in 1997.

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  • Why 50Form.25World.13Curated.38Lists.00Computer wargame · Strategy

    Strategic Simulations · Amiga, Atari 8-bit, Atari ST +5

    Computer wargameStrategyTurn-based strategyHistoricalBird view / Isometric

    Ever dreamed of crafting your own wargames, from maps to soldiers? Design simple or complex battles, from man-to-man combat to large-scale campaigns. Build maps, customize units, and choose from historical, modern, fantasy, or sci-fi settin

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  • Why 48Form.26World.33Curated.31Lists.784x · Turn-based strategy · Also in 4X games

    C-evo

    2006

    Windows

    4XTurn-based strategy4X (explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate)Bird view / Isometric

    C-evo is a free turn-based strategy computer game whose source code is in the public domain by German developer Steffen Gerlach, its programmer and designer, making the game freeware.

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  • Why 46Form.04World.25Curated.44Lists.00Strategy

    Impressions Games · Amiga, Atari ST, MS-DOS

    StrategyHistorical4X (explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate)Bird view / IsometricGod game

    Discovery: In the Steps of Columbus is a video game developed by Impressions Games and published in 1992 for Amiga, Atari ST, and MS-DOS compatible operating systems.

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  • PlayStation console exclusiveWhy 45Form.15World.57Curated.29Lists.834x · Strategy · Also in 4X games

    Firaxis Games · Android, PlayStation Vita, iOS

    4XHistoricalStrategyTurn-based strategy4X (explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate)

    The sequel to one of the most successful strategy games on mobile is here! Sid Meier's Civilization Revolution 2 challenges players to build a glorious empire that will stand the test of time. This is the first game in the Civilization cata

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  • Why 45Form.16World.25Curated.34Lists.784x · Strategy · Also in 4X games

    Stars!

    1995

    MS-DOS, Windows

    4XStrategyTurn-based strategy4X (explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate)Space opera

    Stars! is a turn-based strategy, science fiction 4X game.

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  • Why 44Form.34World.22Curated.22Lists.004x · Computer wargame

    Empire

    1972

    Peter Langston · HP 2100, HP 3000, Linux +3

    4XComputer wargameTurn-based strategy4X (explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate)Bird view / Isometric

    Empire is a 4X wargame created in 1972 by Peter Langston, taking its name from a Reed College board game of the same name. It was initially created by Langston in BASIC on an HP2000 minicomputer at Evergreen State College. When the host com

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  • Why 41Form.24World.27Curated.23Lists1.004x · Strategy · Also in 4X games

    Stardock · Windows

    4XStrategyTurn-based strategy4X (explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate)Science fiction

    As the all-powerful leader of a spacefaring civilization, you must seek out new star systems and discover the exciting potential of the subspace realm. There are thousands of worlds to colonize and dozens of civilizations - both old and new

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  • Why 40Form.27World.13Curated.22Lists.784x · Strategy · Also in 4X games

    Apple II, Atari 8-bit, Commodore 64 +1

    4XStrategyTurn-based strategy4X (explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate)Bird view / Isometric

    Being one of the first, if not the first, 4X game you conquer your way through the galaxy.

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  • Why 40Form.24World.13Curated.24Lists1.004x · Strategy · Also in 4X games

    Pollux Gamelabs · Windows

    4XStrategyTurn-based strategy4X (explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate)Bird view / Isometric

    Lost Empire: Immortals is a 4x turn-based strategy game, featuring multiple star maps with up to 5000 star systems, 6 different races and an extensive research tree. The battles are rendered in 3D - although the player cannot control them -

    70 rating1 list4x

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  • PlayStation console exclusiveWhy 39Form.17World.61Curated.17Lists.00Strategy · Turn-based strategy

    MicroProse Software, Inc. · Windows, macOS, PlayStation

    StrategyTurn-based strategy4X (explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate)Bird view / Isometric

    A turn-based strategy video game set around several different historic civilizations.

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  • Why 38Form.26World.33Curated.15Lists.784x · Turn-based strategy · Also in 4X games

    Java virtual machine, Linux, Windows +1

    4XTurn-based strategy4X (explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate)Bird view / Isometric

    FreeCol is a 4X video game, a clone of Sid Meier's Colonization. FreeCol is free and open source software released under the GNU General Public License v2. FreeCol is mostly programmed in Java and should thus be platform-independent.

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  • Why 38Form.15World.00Curated.29Lists.00Strategy · Turn-based strategy

    Red Storm Entertainment · Windows

    StrategyTurn-based strategyManagementBird view / IsometricEspionage

    This isn't business. This is war. How far will you go? The simultaneous turn-based strategy game that lets you build a corporation atop the bodies of your competition. Use thugs, hackers or the occasional lawyer to get what you want, the

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  • Why 37Form.14World.17Curated.25Lists.784x · Strategy · Also in 4X games

    Linux, Windows

    4XStrategyTurn-based strategyManagement4X (explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate)

    Prepare to accept history's greatest challenge - build the world's most powerful empire over a span of 6,300 years, reaching from primitive history to the future realms of science-fiction. Take your place beside history's greatest leaders a

    85 rating3 lists27 h main story4x

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  • Why 37Form.04World.39Curated.27Lists.00Strategy · Turn-based strategy

    Commodore PET, HP 2100, Microcomputer

    StrategyTurn-based strategyHistoricalCivil warAmerican

    A turn-based, strategic simulation of fourteen real battles of the American Civil War. In single player mode, you play as the Confederacy, while the computer controls the Union. Each turn you have to decide how to allocate your funds on foo

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  • Why 36Form.29World.13Curated.13Lists.784x · Strategy · Also in 4X games

    4XStrategyTurn-based strategyManagement4X (explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate)

    Anacreon: Reconstruction 4021 is a video game written by George Moromisato for MS-DOS and published by Thinking Machine Associates in 1987. Anacreon is a turn-based game in which human and computer players explore the galaxy, conquering wo

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  • Why 36Form.06World.25Curated.27Lists.00Strategy · Turn-based strategy

    Strategic Studies Group · Apple IIGS, Atari ST/STE, MS-DOS +1

    HistoricalStrategyTurn-based strategy4X (explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate)Bird view / Isometric

    Take the role of either England, France, Spain, or Portugal and set about exploring and conquering the New World.

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  • Why 36Form.16World.13Curated.23Lists.614x · Strategy · Also in 4X games

    Amiga, Apple II, Apple IIGS +6

    4XStrategyTurn-based strategy4X (explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate)Bird view / Isometric

    Reach for the Stars is a space strategy game where players manage their own civilization in a 2D galaxy. Players compete against up to three AI opponents, focusing on economic management, planetary development, fleet construction, and techn

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  • Why 35Form.29World.13Curated.12Lists.784x · Strategy · Also in 4X games

    4XStrategyTurn-based strategyManagement4X (explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate)

    Anacreon: Reconstruction 4021 is a video game written by George Moromisato for MS-DOS and published by Thinking Machine Associates in 1987. Anacreon is a turn-based game in which human and computer players explore the galaxy, conquering wo

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  • Why 35Form.11World.13Curated.24Lists.00Strategy · Turn-based strategy

    Apple II

    StrategyTurn-based strategy4X (explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate)Science fictionSide view

    A strategy game written by Walter Hochbrueckner and published by Datamost for the Apple II.

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  • Why 35Form.27World.25Curated.10Lists.00Computer wargame · Grand strategy wargame

    Development Studio · Windows

    Computer wargameGrand strategy wargameHistoricalStrategyTurn-based strategy

    Based on a French board game of the same name, Europa Universalis allows players to take control of a civilization between 1492 and 1792

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  • Why 35Form.06World.25Curated.25Lists.00Strategy · Turn-based strategy

    Amiga, Apple IIGS, Atari ST +2

    StrategyTurn-based strategyHistorical4X (explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate)Bird view / Isometric

    Take the role of either England, France, Spain, or Portugal and set about exploring and conquering the New World.

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  • Why 35Form.15World.14Curated.22Lists1.004x · Strategy · Also in 4X games

    Browser

    4XStrategy4X (explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate)Bird view / IsometricSpace trading and combat

    A free-to-play browser-based multi-player 4x strategy game. The simplified gameplay puts an emphasis on diplomacy.

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  • Why 35Form.14World.13Curated.23Lists.784x · Strategy · Also in 4X games

    Delta Tao Software · Amiga, Android, MS-DOS +3

    4XStrategyTurn-based strategy4X (explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate)Bird view / Isometric

    Spaceward Ho! is a turn-based science fiction computer strategy game that was written by Peter Commons, designed by Joe Williams (Joedelta) and published by Delta Tao Software. The first version was released in 1990, and further upgrades fo

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  • Why 34Form.20World.25Curated.13Lists.834x · Strategy · Also in 4X games

    Firaxis Games · Linux, Switch, Nintendo Switch 2 +6

    4XHistoricalStrategyTurn-based strategyBird view / Isometric

    Rule as one of many legendary leaders from throughout history. Establish your civilization, construct cities and architectural wonders to expand your territory, conquer or cooperate with rival civilizations in pursuit of prosperity, and exp

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  • Why 34Form.16World.13Curated.19Lists.784x · Strategy · Also in 4X games

    Holistic Design · Windows

    4XStrategyTurn-based strategy4X (explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate)Bird view / Isometric

    Emperor of the Fading Suns is a science fiction "grand-scale" space strategy computer game made by Holistic Design in 1996. This game was based on Holistic's in-house role playing game Fading Suns. The game had a wide array of units and a c

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  • Why 34Form.30World.00Curated.13Lists.00Computer wargame · Strategy

    Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Atari ST +6

    Computer wargameStrategyTurn-based strategyBird view / IsometricScience fiction

    2160. Beam technology, energy shields, and ground-skimming propulsion systems have revolutionized ground combat into high-speed, wide-ranging battles. World powers like the Pacific Combine and the European League spar and vie for territory

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  • Why 34Form.26World.13Curated.13Lists1.004x · Strategy · Also in 4X games

    Electronic Arts · Amiga, Atari ST, MS-DOS

    4XStrategyManagement4X (explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate)Shooter

    Imperium is a 4X strategy video game published by Electronic Arts in 1990 for the Amiga, Atari ST, and DOS.

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  • Why 33Form.16World.25Curated.15Lists.784x · Strategy · Also in 4X games

    Stardock · Windows

    4XStrategyTurn-based strategy4X (explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate)Bird view / Isometric

    Elemental: War of Magic is a turn-based, fantasy strategy game. The world in Elemental: War of Magic has been destroyed and it is up to you and other so called "channelers" to rebuild it with your magic abilities. The player is represented

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  • Why 33Form.20World.13Curated.14Lists.784x · Strategy · Also in 4X games

    Proxy Studios · Linux, Windows, macOS

    4XStrategyTurn-based strategy4X (explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate)Simulation

    The ancient Messari return to Pandora with all their might, deploying portals and terrifying ion storms. From these portals come forces never before seen by mankind, and an infestation spreads across Pandora. The strongest factions are the

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  • Why 32Form.19World.26Curated.10Lists.00Grand strategy wargame · Strategy

    Crystal Empire Games · Windows

    Grand strategy wargameHistoricalStrategyBird view / IsometricGrand strategy

    Take up the reigns of your country, guide domestic and foreign policy, navigate thousands of historical events, engage in various struggles and lead your country to prosperity – all in the name of glory! For the Glory offers full historical

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  • PlayStation console exclusiveWhy 32Form.43World.00Curated.00Lists.00Vga graphics · Adlib sound

    LucasArts · MS-DOS, PlayStation, PS3 +3

    Vga graphicsAdlib soundSoundblaster supportMt-32 supportFirst-person shooter

    The Empire stretches its evil clutches across the galaxy, consuming planets with devastating results. Through many struggles, the Rebel Alliance has learned of a new Imperial battle station, the Death Star, with enough power to destroy an e

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  • PlayStation console exclusiveWhy 32Form.43World.00Curated.00Lists.00Vga graphics · Adlib sound

    Lucasfilm Games · MS-DOS, PlayStation, PS3 +3

    Vga graphicsAdlib soundSoundblaster supportMt-32 supportFirst-person shooter

    The Empire stretches its evil clutches across the galaxy, consuming planets with devastating results. Through many struggles, the Rebel Alliance has learned of a new Imperial battle station, the Death Star, with enough power to destroy an e

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  • Why 32Form.44World.00Curated.00Lists.00Vga graphics · Ega graphics

    Cinemaware · Amiga, MS-DOS

    Vga graphicsEga graphicsTandy graphicsBird view / IsometricBoxing

    ABC Wide World Of Sports Boxing is a boxing computer game released in 1991. The game allows for more than just boxing, letting the player create and then train and manage their own character. It is based on the American Broadcasting Company

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  • Why 31Form.18World.13Curated.13Lists.004x · Strategy

    Avalon Hill · Apple II, Atari 8-bit, Commodore 64 +6

    4XStrategyTurn-based strategy4X (explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate)Grand strategy

    Andromeda Conquest is a strategy / conquest game in which one to four players build galactic empires by establishing and defending space colonies, managing resources, and battling other players for control of star systems. Before every turn

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  • Why 31Form.16World.13Curated.14Lists1.004x · Strategy · Also in 4X games

    Windows

    4XStrategyTurn-based strategyManagement4X (explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate)

    Horizon is a turn-based space strategy game of galactic exploration and conquest in which you are in control of humanity’s destiny. You will explore deep space, find new frontiers and discover alien artifacts hidden on long-abandoned plane

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  • Why 31Form.16World.25Curated.11Lists.00Grand strategy wargame · Strategy

    Development Studio · Linux, Windows, macOS

    Grand strategy wargameHistoricalStrategyTurn-based strategy4X (explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate)

    "Paradox Development Studio returns to ancient history with Imperator: Rome, a new title set around the growth of Roman power in a threatening Mediterranean. Unify Italy and then the world under the eagles of your legions. Or rule an Easter

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  • Nintendo console exclusiveWhy 31Form.11World.18Curated.13Lists.00Strategy · Turn-based strategy

    Koei · FM Towns, NEC PC-9800 series, SNES

    HistoricalStrategyTurn-based strategySimulationFantasy

    The goal of the game is to destroy the enemy army and take control of all the cities in China by building armies and raising taxes in occupied territories in order to build the army. The player can choose either Lui Bang or Xiang Yu, playin

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  • Why 30Form.26World.13Curated.06Lists.784x · Grand strategy wargame · Also in 4X games

    Windows, macOS

    4XGrand strategy wargameStrategyTurn-based strategy4X (explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate)

    In Endless Space you play the role of the leader of one of the many intelligent beings of a galaxy at the beginning of the space age. Very quickly, you discover the remnants of an older civilization. That civilization called themselves the

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  • Why 30Form.19World.29Curated.07Lists.694x · Grand strategy wargame · Also in 4X games

    PS4, PS5, Stadia +4

    4XGrand strategy wargameHistoricalStrategyTurn-based strategy

    Humankind is a historical strategy game where you will re-write the entire narrative of humankind, a convergence of culture, history, and values that allows you to create a civilization that is as unique as you are. How far will you push hu

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  • Why 30Form.16World.13Curated.12Lists.784x · Strategy · Also in 4X games

    4XStrategyTurn-based strategy4X (explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate)Bird view / Isometric

    The third game within the Space Empires series brings the dawn of a new age of exploration. Your race keeps running through the fabric of space and moves to other solar systems beyond your own.

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