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Games like Sid Meier's Colonization

1994 · MicroProse Software, Inc. · Adventure, Historical · Open the game page →

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231 games like Sid Meier's Colonization · 1983 – 2024

  • Why 87Form.95World1.00Curated.45Lists.00Adventure · Simulation · Described alike

    MicroProse · Amiga, Amiga 1200, AmigaOS +5

    AdventureSimulationStrategyTurn-based strategyWorld domination

    The New World lies before you with all its peril, promise and infinite possibility. Your colonists anxiously follow you to shore. The treasures of an entire continent await you. Finally, the much-anticipated follow-up to Civilization is he

    85 rating1 list19 h main storyDescribed alike

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  • Why 77Form.40World.20Curated.73Lists.72Historical · Simulation · Often paired · Also in Turn-based strategy games

    PS4, PS5, Stadia +4

    HistoricalSimulationStrategyTurn-based strategyConstruction

    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

    78 rating7 lists15 h main storyOften paired

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  • Why 75Form.37World.37Curated.68Lists.44Historical · Simulation · Often paired · Also in Historical games

    Max Design · Windows

    HistoricalSimulationStrategyEconomyCity builder

    It is the year 1602 and you find yourself in command of a sailing vessel, navigating the waters of the uncharted island world of Anker. You have aboard your ship no more than an handful of trusty followers and a limited supply of food and b

    87 rating5 listsOften paired

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  • Why 68Form.29World.49Curated.57Lists.36Historical · Simulation · Often paired · Also in Historical games

    Firaxis Games · Windows, macOS

    HistoricalSimulationStrategyTurn-based strategyWorld domination

    Civilization III, like the other Civilization games, is based around building an empire, from the ground up, beginning at start of recorded history and continuing beyond the current modern day. The player's civilization is centered around a

    80 rating4 lists22 h main storyOften paired

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  • Why 63Form.18World.25Curated.60Lists.35Historical · Simulation · Often paired · Also in Historical games

    Development Studio · Linux, Windows, macOS

    HistoricalSimulationStrategyEconomyBird view / Isometric

    Paradox Development Studio invites you to build your ideal society in the tumult of the exciting and transformative 19th century. Balance the competing interests in your society and earn your place in the sun in Victoria 3, one of the most

    77 rating3 lists71 h main storyOften paired

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  • Nintendo console exclusiveWhy 56Form.13World.13Curated.56Lists.48Adventure · Simulation · Often paired · Also in Turn-based strategy games

    Midjiwan · Android, Linux, Switch +3

    AdventureSimulationStrategyTurn-based strategy4X (explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate)

    The Battle of Polytopia is an award-winning turn-based strategy game about building a civilization and going into battle. With millions of players, it has quickly become one of the most popular mobile strategy games. Choose one of many tri

    88 rating2 lists1.5 h main storyOften paired

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  • Why 51Form.09World.17Curated.50Lists.00Strategy · Turn-based strategy · Often paired

    Proxy Studios · Linux, Windows

    StrategyTurn-based strategyFantasy4X (explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate)Bird view / Isometric

    Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War brings you to a world of terror and violence. Four factions will engage in a brutal war for dominance over the planet's resources. In the first 4X turn-based strategy game set in Warhammer 40,000 y

    68 rating1 list11 h main storyOften paired

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  • Why 49Form.32World.37Curated.27Lists.00Simulation · Strategy

    Max Design · Windows

    SimulationStrategyEconomyCity builderChristianity

    It is the year 1602 and you find yourself in command of a sailing vessel, navigating the waters of the uncharted island world of Anker. You have aboard your ship no more than an handful of trusty followers and a limited supply of food and b

    87 rating2 lists

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  • Why 49Form.28World.56Curated.26Lists.53Simulation · Strategy · Also in Turn-based strategy games

    Firaxis Games · Linux, Windows, macOS

    SimulationStrategyTurn-based strategyWorld dominationConstruction

    Sid Meier's Civilization V is a turn-based strategy game in which players lead a civilization from the ancient era through the future. Players found cities, research technologies, build improvements, train military units, and engage in dipl

    86 rating3 listsAlso in Turn-based strategy games

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  • Why 46Form.08World.00Curated.47Lists.00Strategy · Turn-based strategy

    Android, Windows, iOS +1

    StrategyTurn-based strategyBird view / IsometricBoard gameCity-building

    Concrete Jungle is a new take on the city building genre that swaps micro-management for a more strategic and puzzle-orientated style of city planning.

    75 rating2 lists14 h main story

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  • Why 45Form.23World.38Curated.27Lists.48Simulation · Strategy · Also in Turn-based strategy games

    Linux, Android, Windows +1

    SimulationStrategyTurn-based strategyWorld dominationTurn-based

    Freeciv is free and open-source world domination strategy game along the lines of Sid Meier's Civilization I and II.

    5 listsAlso in Turn-based strategy games

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  • Why 45Form.23World.38Curated.27Lists.00Simulation · Strategy

    Freeciv Team · Android, Linux, Windows +1

    SimulationStrategyTurn-based strategyWorld dominationTurn-based

    Freeciv is free and open-source world domination strategy game along the lines of Sid Meier's Civilization I and II.

    1 list

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  • Why 39Form.18World.25Curated.24Lists.32Historical · Simulation · Also in Historical games

    HistoricalSimulationStrategyEconomyBird view / Isometric

    Knights and Merchants recreates the era of the Middle Ages. Apart from the purely fictitious geography of our world, all game elements and scenes are based on the Anglo-Saxon period, 1200 A.D. And we haven't used imaginary elements like fab

    88 rating3 lists53 h main storyAlso in Historical games

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  • Why 39Form.13World.13Curated.29Lists.00Simulation · Strategy

    Windows, macOS

    SimulationStrategyTurn-based strategyFantasyBird view / Isometric

    Prismata is a turn-based strategy game made by Lunarch Studios. It borrows familiar elements from RTS games, CCGs, tabletop strategy games, and combines them in a simple but innovative way.

    70 rating1 list

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  • Nintendo exclusiveWhy 38Form.24World.41Curated.14Lists.00Simulation · Strategy

    Keen Games · Nintendo DS

    SimulationStrategyChristianityColonyHistorical

    A unique and award-winning combination of construction, economy, discovery, diplomacy, and combat. Create your own nation with a unique blend of simulation and real-time strategy as you journey across the globe to explore, trade, and learn

    67 rating5 lists

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  • Nintendo exclusiveWhy 38Form.37World.00Curated.14Lists.00Adventure · Simulation

    Keen Games · Nintendo DS, Wii

    AdventureSimulationStrategyConstructionCity builder

    Known as Dawn of Discovery in North America, Anno 1404 is the fourth game in popular city management series.

    2 lists

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  • Why 38Form.18World.34Curated.20Lists.48Strategy · Turn-based strategy · Also in Turn-based strategy games

    Illwinter Game Design · Linux, Windows, macOS

    FantasyStrategyTurn-based strategyWorld domination4X (explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate)

    In Dominions you take control of a powerful being that rules a nation and aspires to godhood. It all takes place in a fantasy world with monsters, magic items and world altering spells. Dominions is a 4x turn based strategy game with a larg

    2 listsAlso in Turn-based strategy games

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  • Why 37Form.27World.25Curated.14Lists.64Historical · Strategy · Also in Historical games

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

    HistoricalStrategyTurn-based strategyColonyFantasy

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

    1 listAlso in Historical games

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  • Why 37Form.07World.08Curated.31Lists.00Adventure · Strategy

    Android, Browser, Linux +3

    AdventureStrategyTurn-based strategyFantasyBoard game

    Roll up your sleeves and lay down your cards! Urban Rival is a truly original, free, collectible card game. It is a game of skill and strategy that allows you to create your own gang and challenge other players in fast and furious fighting.

    80 rating2 lists5 h main story

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  • Why 36Form.19World.13Curated.20Lists.48Strategy · Turn-based strategy · Also in Turn-based strategy games

    Quicksilver Software · Windows, macOS

    StrategyTurn-based strategyTurn-basedEconomyRandomly generated maps

    Experience first-hand the challenges of leading one of 16 different races into unequalled galactic supremacy and face a universe of decisions. Set policies, explore, build, declare war, negotiate - put all these elements into motion to guar

    44 rating3 lists30 h main storyAlso in Turn-based strategy games

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  • Why 36Form.11World.22Curated.24Lists.36Historical · Simulation · Also in Historical games

    Mohawk Games · Linux, Windows, macOS

    HistoricalSimulationStrategyTurn-based strategy4X (explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate)

    Old World is an epic, historical turn-based strategy game. Set in the classical era, Old World gives players the chance to not just build an empire but to found the greatest dynasty of its age.

    84 rating3 lists23 h main storyAlso in Historical games

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  • Why 36Form.23World.15Curated.17Lists.31Historical · Simulation · Also in Historical games

    Ascaron · Windows

    HistoricalSimulationStrategyManagerialBird view / Isometric

    Conquer the Caribbean with mercantile prowess or buccaneer audacity in this open-world business simulation.

    71 rating4 lists27 h main storyAlso in Historical games

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  • Why 36Form.23World.33Curated.13Lists.00Simulation · Strategy

    Ubisoft Blue Byte · Windows, macOS

    SimulationStrategyMilitaryEconomyCity builder

    Choose your own path to victory in The Settlers 7: Paths to a Kingdom, the long-anticipated sequel to the award-winning strategy game. Embark on an exciting quest to create, build and manage your kingdom in the most innovative, customizable

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  • Why 35Form.22World.36Curated.11Lists1.00Historical · Strategy · Also in Turn-based strategy games

    Quicksilver Software · Linux, MS-DOS, Windows +1

    HistoricalStrategyTurn-based strategyTurn-basedFantasy

    Interesting gameplay featuring exploration, management and combat Infinite replayability on customizable, computer-generated worlds Discovering the uncharted during the Age of Exploration era

    78 rating3 lists21 h main storyAlso in Turn-based strategy games

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  • Why 35Form.23World.25Curated.14Lists.00Strategy · Turn-based strategy

    Amiga, Apple IIGS, Atari ST +2

    StrategyTurn-based strategyColonyFantasyHistorical

    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.43World.25Curated.00Lists1.00Adventure · Historical · Also in Turn-based strategy games

    Holistic Design · MS-DOS

    AdventureHistoricalSimulationStrategyTurn-based strategy

    Hammer of the Gods is a strategy / tactical combat hybrid released in 1994

    2 listsAlso in Turn-based strategy games

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  • Why 35Form.23World.25Curated.13Lists1.00Historical · Simulation · Also in Turn-based strategy games

    Impressions Games · Amiga, MS-DOS, Windows

    HistoricalSimulationStrategyTurn-based strategyTurn-based

    The year is 1268, the English throne lies empty, and power-hungry lords are ready to wage war for newfound power. Your people now look to you to lead them to glory and prosperity. Manage your lands, strike bargains, betray alliances and ult

    75 rating2 lists11 h main storyAlso in Turn-based strategy games

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  • Why 34Form.28World.21Curated.09Lists.27Historical · Simulation

    Ubisoft Blue Byte · PS5, Windows, Xbox Series

    HistoricalSimulationStrategyEconomyCity builder

    Anno 1800: Lead the Industrial Revolution! Welcome to the dawn of the Industrial Age. The path you choose will define your world. Are you an innovator or an exploiter? A conqueror or a liberator? How the world remembers your name is up to y

    85 rating8 lists16 h main story

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  • Why 34Form.28World.25Curated.09Lists.61Historical · Strategy · Also in Turn-based strategy games

    Creative Assembly · Android, Linux, Windows +2

    HistoricalStrategyTurn-based strategyWorld dominationConstruction

    Empire: Total War introduces a host of revolutionary new features, including true 3D naval combat. For the first time in the Total War series, you will be able to intuitively command single ships or vast fleets upon seascapes rich with extr

    84 rating7 lists60 h main storyAlso in Turn-based strategy games

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  • Why 33Form.24World.25Curated.10Lists.48Strategy · Turn-based strategy · Also in Turn-based strategy games

    Triumph Studios · Linux, Windows

    StrategyTurn-based strategyTurn-basedCity builderRandomly generated maps

    Age of Wonders: Shadow Magic is the third entry in the award winning fantasy strategy series. This fan-favorite enhances the series' praised fusion of empire building, role-playing and tactical combat with the eerie Shadow World and battle

    85 rating4 lists33 h main storyAlso in Turn-based strategy games

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  • Why 33Form.34World.40Curated.00Lists.67Historical · Strategy · Also in Turn-based strategy games

    Frog City Software · Windows, macOS

    HistoricalStrategyTurn-based strategyColonyBird view / Isometric

    In Imperialism you rule one of the Great Powers in a world modeled on the real world of the nineteenth century. As the game begins, your country and the other Great Powers begin a period of rapid economic, military, and social advancement d

    4 listsAlso in Turn-based strategy games

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  • Why 32Form.06World.08Curated.14Lists.00Adventure · Strategy · Same studio

    64DD, Windows

    AdventureStrategyTurn-based strategyFantasyBird view / Isometric

    There's no Salvation from this army! Can you survive this furiously fast, kill-for-money, real-time blood-fest? There's nowhere to hide as you smash your opponent in 'to-the-limit' conflict. And, while you've got a few nanoseconds to spare,

    50 rating3 lists40 h main storySame studio

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  • Why 32Form.40World.13Curated.00Lists.48Strategy · Turn-based strategy · Also in Turn-based strategy games

    Linux, Windows

    StrategyTurn-based strategyManagerialTurn-basedEconomy

    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 storyAlso in Turn-based strategy games

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  • Why 32Form.20World.17Curated.12Lists.00Strategy · Turn-based strategy

    Snowbird Games · Windows

    StrategyTurn-based strategyTurn-basedMilitaryEconomy

    Eador is a universe made of countless shards of land drifting in the Great Nothing. Each of the shards is a little world unto itself, with geography and denizens of its own. The power over the shards is bitterly contested by Masters, the im

    50 rating1 list103 h main story

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  • Nintendo console exclusiveWhy 32Form.21World.00Curated.14Lists.52Simulation · Strategy · Also in Turn-based strategy games

    Ozark Softscape · Atari 8-bit, Commodore 64, Commodore C64/128/MAX +5

    SimulationStrategyTurn-based strategyRandomly generated mapsBird view / Isometric

    M.U.L.E. is about four hopeful explorers trying to make a fortune on a virgin planet. This is done by producing various goods (Food, Energy, Smithore, Crystite). Each of these goods have their uses: if you don't have enough food, you will h

    80 rating6 listsAlso in Turn-based strategy games

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  • Why 31Form.27World.42Curated.00Lists.48Simulation · Strategy · Also in Turn-based strategy games

    BeOS, Linux, Windows +1

    SimulationStrategyTurn-based strategyEconomyCity builder

    Civilization: Call to Power is a turn-based empire building game. The players start a civilization in the stone age and lead them to the future through science, diplomacy, war, trade, and other actions. Eventually, the player will be buildi

    65 rating4 listsAlso in Turn-based strategy games

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  • Why 31Form.29World.35Curated.00Lists.35Historical · Simulation · Also in Historical games

    Strategic Simulations · Apple II, Atari 8-bit, Atari ST +4

    HistoricalSimulationStrategyTurn-based strategyWorld domination

    Colonial Conquest is a conquest simulation set in the Victorian age of warfare and expansion of the late 1800's and early 1900's.

    50 rating3 listsAlso in Historical games

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  • Why 31Form.32World.25Curated.00Lists.44Historical · Simulation · Also in Historical games

    GSC Game World · Linux, Windows

    HistoricalSimulationStrategyConstructionFantasy

    Cossacks II: Napoleonic Wars is the fourth computer game in the Cossacks series of real-time strategy games, released in Spring 2005 to mixed reviews.[1] This game focuses exclusively on the Napoleonic era, meaning it has a much shorter tim

    66 rating3 listsAlso in Historical games

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  • Why 31Form.13World.25Curated.14Lists.77Strategy · Turn-based strategy · Also in Turn-based strategy games

    1C Company · Windows

    StrategyTurn-based strategyFantasyBird view / IsometricRole-playing

    The shadows of destruction begin to loom on the horizon once a human mage uncovers a dark and powerful secret dating back to the remote past of the Elven race.

    45 rating1 list8.5 h main storyAlso in Turn-based strategy games

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  • Xbox console exclusiveWhy 31Form.23World.25Curated.06Lists.27Historical · Simulation

    Windows, Xbox One, Xbox Series

    HistoricalSimulationStrategyCity builderFantasy

    Manor Lords is a strategy game that allows you to experience the life of a medieval lord. Grow your starting village into a bustling city, manage resources and production chains, and expand your lands through conquest. Inspired by the art

    78 rating7 lists11 h main story

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  • Why 31Form.11World.00Curated.20Lists.00Strategy · Turn-based strategy

    Unknown Worlds Entertainment · Windows, macOS

    StrategyTurn-based strategyTurn-basedBird view / IsometricBoard game

    Moonbreaker is a turn-based strategy, tabletop tactics game. Designed to be a true digital miniatures experience, set in an expansive sci-fi universe crafted by Brandon Sanderson. Direct Captain & Crew to determine the fate of the Reaches i

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  • Why 31Form.28World.13Curated.07Lists.32Historical · Simulation · Also in Historical games

    Firefly Studios · Windows

    HistoricalSimulationStrategyCity builderBird view / Isometric

    The next chapter in Firefly Studios' real-time strategy series, Stronghold: Warlords is Firefly's first game to recreate the castle economies of the Far East. In Warlords you take command of Mongol hordes, imperial warriors and samurai clan

    64 rating4 lists19 h main storyAlso in Historical games

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  • Why 30Form.26World.40Curated.00Lists.00Strategy · Turn-based strategy

    Frog City Software · Windows, macOS

    StrategyTurn-based strategyColonyHistoricalBird view / Isometric

    In Imperialism you rule one of the Great Powers in a world modeled on the real world of the nineteenth century. As the game begins, your country and the other Great Powers begin a period of rapid economic, military, and social advancement d

    2 lists

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  • Why 29Form.14World.00Curated.14Lists.77Strategy · Turn-based strategy · Also in Turn-based strategy games

    Tim Conkling · Android, Windows, iOS +1

    StrategyTurn-based strategyBird view / IsometricIndieCrime

    Run a thieves’ guild in a gas-lit underworld. Antihero is a fast-paced strategy game with an (Oliver) Twist. Recruit urchins, hire thugs, kit out your master thief, upgrade your guild… and bribe, blackmail, and assassinate your opposition.

    69 rating1 list5 h main storyAlso in Turn-based strategy games

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  • Why 29Form.16World.00Curated.14Lists.77Simulation · Strategy · Also in Turn-based strategy games

    King Art Games · Android, Linux, Switch +5

    SimulationStrategyTurn-based strategyTurn-basedMilitary

    Have you ever asked yourself what a classic turn-based strategy game like „Battle Isle“ or „Panzer General“ would look like today? What modern technology and graphics would add to such a game? Well, we actually did and as a result we decide

    49 rating8 lists38 h main storyAlso in Turn-based strategy games

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  • PlayStation console exclusiveWhy 29Form.20World.46Curated.00Lists.36Historical · Strategy · Also in Historical games

    MicroProse · N-Gage, PlayStation, Windows +1

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

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

    85 rating9 lists13 h main storyAlso in Historical games

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  • Why 29Form.09World.23Curated.12Lists.77Strategy · Turn-based strategy · Also in Turn-based strategy games

    Accolade · Windows, macOS

    StrategyTurn-based strategyTurn-based4X (explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate)Bird view / Isometric

    In Deadlock, an intense turn-based strategic simulation, seven races colonize a virgin planet, but only one will survive. Build your province’s structures. Conduct research to advance your race. Devise the perfect strategy of diplomacy, int

    30 rating2 lists10 h main storyAlso in Turn-based strategy games

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  • Why 29Form.32World.13Curated.00Lists.34Historical · Simulation · Also in Historical games

    Rockstar New England · Windows

    HistoricalSimulationStrategyWorld dominationConstruction

    Empire Earth III is a real-time strategy video game developed by Mad Doc Software and published by Sierra Entertainment, released on November 6, 2007.[1][2][3] It is the latest installment of the Empire Earth series and has generally receiv

    48 rating3 lists18 h main storyAlso in Historical games

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