Games Like Civilization IV®: Warlords

With over 6 million units sold and unprecedented critical acclaim from fans and press around the world, Sid Meier's Civilization is recognized as one of the greatest PC game franchises of all-time. Now, Sid Meier and Firaxis Games will take this incredibly fun and addictive game to new heights by adding new ways to play and win, new...

Why similar: 4X 30.2% ★, Turn-Based 24.7%, Strategy 20.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 16.8%, Historical 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: The core experience of the fourth installment remains a gold standard for turn-based 4X strategy.

Old World is a revolutionary new historical strategy game where you lead your dynasty over generations of rule against rival kings and queens. Wage massive wars, manage your court, and build a dynasty — or watch your empire crumble to dust. What legacy will you leave behind?

Why similar: 4X 37.5% ★, Turn-Based 23.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.5%, Strategy 13.6%, Historical 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: Designed by the lead developer of Civ IV, this game masterfully blends 4X empire building with character-driven narrative and dynastic management.

Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization is the third offering in the award winning Civilization IV series. A re-imagining of the classic Colonization game Sid Meier created in 1994, Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization is a total conversion of the Civilization IV engine into a game experience in which players will lead a European...

Why similar: 4X 31.3% ★, Turn-Based 24.3%, Strategy 22%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.6%, Historical 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: Built on the same engine as Civ IV, this standalone title offers a more focused, challenging take on colonial expansion and trade.

Rewrite history by shaping a civilization as unique as you are. Combine 60 cultures from the Ancient Era to the Modern Age to lead your empire to victory. Build thriving cities, outsmart rivals in epic battles, spread your influence and leave your mark on HUMANKIND™.

Why similar: 4X 37.4% ★, Strategy 23.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 17.1%, Turn-Based 12.6%, Historical 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers a fresh take on the historical 4X formula by allowing players to combine different cultures throughout the eras.

Create, discover, and download new player-created maps, scenarios, interfaces, and more!

Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 25.7%, Turn-Based 23.2%, 4X 22.5% ★, Strategy 20%, Historical 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: It shifts the series to a hex-based grid and introduces one-unit-per-tile combat, providing a more tactical approach to the classic formula.

Expand your empire, advance your culture and go head-to-head against history’s greatest leaders. Will your civilization stand the test of time?

Why similar: Strategy 25.6%, 4X 24.1% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 20.9%, Turn-Based 18.9%, Historical 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: The latest mainline entry introduces district-based city planning, adding a new layer of spatial strategy to the 4X experience.

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.

Why similar: 4X 38.5% ★, Turn-Based 22.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.4%, Strategy 14.1%, Historical 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: A deep turn-based 4X game that emphasizes historical divergence and complex economic chains across multiple ages.

The award-winning strategy game franchise returns with a revolutionary new chapter. Sid Meier's Civilization® VII empowers you to build the greatest empire the world has ever known!

Why similar: 4X 50.5% ★, Strategy 17.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 16.6%, Historical 11.5%, Multiplayer 3.1%

Why You'll Like It: The newest evolution of the franchise refines the core loop with a focus on modern grand strategy mechanics and historical progression.

Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri™ Planetary Pack includes the original Alpha Centauri and the expansion, Alien Crossfire.

Why similar: 4X 61.1% ★, Strategy 22.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.4%, Multiplayer 3%, Singleplayer 0.7%

Why You'll Like It: Often considered the spiritual predecessor to the Civ series, it offers unparalleled depth in sci-fi world-building and social engineering.

Get the complete GalCiv II saga including Galactic Civilizations II: Dread Lords, the expansion pack Dark Avatar, and the newest expansion pack Twilight of the Arnor!

Why similar: 4X 41.4% ★, Turn-Based 28.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 16.1%, Strategy 14.2%

Why You'll Like It: A classic space-based 4X game that excels in ship customization and complex AI diplomacy.

Take command of a civilization that has just achieved faster-than-light travel in Galactic Civilizations IV, the newest entry in the award-winning space 4X strategy game series. Explore the galaxy, colonize worlds, shape cultures, make alliances, fight wars and pioneer new technologies.

Why similar: 4X 56% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 20.2%, Strategy 19.6%, Multiplayer 3.4%, Singleplayer 0.7%

Why You'll Like It: The modern iteration of the space 4X series, offering massive scale and deep political systems.

Field of Glory: Empires is a grand strategy game in which you will have to move in an intricate and living tapestry of nations and tribes, each one with their distinctive culture.

Why similar: 4X 31.3% ★, Turn-Based 25%, Strategy 22.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.1%, Historical 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: A grand strategy game that focuses on the rise and fall of ancient civilizations with a strong emphasis on population and culture.

Rule a fantasy realm of your own design! Explore new magical realms in Age of Wonders’ signature blend of 4X strategy and turn-based tactical combat. Control a faction that grows and changes as you expand your empire with each turn!

Why similar: 4X 54.4% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 21.5%, Strategy 20.7%, Multiplayer 2.8%, Singleplayer 0.7%

Why You'll Like It: It perfectly marries 4X empire building with deep, turn-based tactical combat in a high-fantasy setting.

Unique combination of turn-based 4X and historical grand strategy with a mythological twist. Explore the ancient world and build a world leading civilization. Survive, expand, conquer... and win!

Why similar: 4X 50.8% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 19.3%, Strategy 16.4%, Historical 10.7%, Multiplayer 2.8%

Why You'll Like It: This title combines 4X empire management with a deep historical focus on the conflicts of the ancient Greek world.

Sid Meier’s Civilization: Beyond Earth is a new science-fiction-themed entry into the award winning Civilization series. As part of an expedition sent to find a home beyond Earth, lead your people into a new frontier, explore and colonize an alien planet and create a new civilization in space.

Why similar: 4X 33.1% ★, Turn-Based 22%, Strategy 21.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 21.2%, Multiplayer 1.8%

Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi spin on the Civ V engine that allows for significant customization of your civilization's technological path.

ENDLESS™ Space 2 is a Strategic Space Opera, featuring the compelling “just one more turn” gameplay, set in the mysterious ENDLESS™ Universe. As the leader of your civilization, will you impose your vision and build the greatest stellar empire?

Why similar: Strategy 85.7%, 4X 8.3% ★, Turn-Based 3.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 2.4%, Multiplayer 0.4%

Why You'll Like It: A polished sci-fi 4X game with excellent faction variety and a focus on strategic resource management.

Shadow Empire is a deep turn-based 4X wargame with a unique blend of military focus, procedurally generated content and role-playing features. Players take the seat of the supreme ruler of a small nation, with the goal of reconquering a devastated planet.

Why similar: 4X 40.2% ★, Turn-Based 26.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.6%, Strategy 14.7%, Multiplayer 2.3%

Why You'll Like It: A complex, gritty 4X wargame that emphasizes logistics, supply chains, and the challenges of governing a post-apocalyptic world.

Raise mighty armies, wield ancient magic and forge an empire. This turn-based strategy adventure game fuses strategic decision making, tactical combat and kingdom management.

Why similar: 4X 58% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 22.9%, Strategy 19.1%

Why You'll Like It: A spiritual successor to classic turn-based strategy games, focusing on hero management, city building, and tactical grid combat.

Love, fight, scheme, and claim greatness. Determine your noble house’s legacy in the sprawling grand strategy of Crusader Kings III. Death is only the beginning as you guide your dynasty’s bloodline in the rich and larger-than-life simulation of the Middle Ages.

Why similar: 4X 42.4% ★, Strategy 37.9%, Historical 16.3%, Multiplayer 2.7%, Singleplayer 0.7%

Why You'll Like It: While more focused on character drama than traditional 4X, it offers the most immersive historical grand strategy experience on the market.

The award-winning Space Empires IV Deluxe is the latest edition in the Space Empires series. A grand strategy title in the space 4X (explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate) genre, Space Empires has already found a place in the heart of strategy gamers everywhere.

Why similar: 4X 50.7% ★, Strategy 25.4%, Turn-Based 14.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 9%, Singleplayer 0.2%

Why You'll Like It: A deep, classic space 4X game known for its incredible level of customization and replayability.

"Romance of the Three Kingdoms Ⅷ with Power Up Kit" is an expanded version of "Romance of the Three Kingdoms Ⅷ," which was released in 2001 as the 8th game in the series. RTK Ⅷ is a Historical Simulation game where players direct their heroes in a bid for power over all of China amongst the turbulent times of the...

Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 43.5%, Strategy 34.7%, Historical 21.8%

Why You'll Like It: A unique blend of grand strategy and role-playing set during the Three Kingdoms period of China.

Age of Wonders III is the long anticipated sequel to the award-winning strategy series. Delivering a unique mix of Empire Building, Role Playing and Warfare, Age of Wonders III offers the ultimate in turn-based fantasy strategy for veterans of the series and new players alike!

Why similar: 4X 31.1% ★, Strategy 29.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 19.5%, Turn-Based 18.5%, Multiplayer 1.1%

Why You'll Like It: A classic blend of empire management and turn-based tactical battles that remains a favorite for strategy fans.

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 anticipated games in Paradox’s history.

Why similar: Strategy 54.6%, Historical 37.4%, Multiplayer 6.5%, Singleplayer 1.5%

Why You'll Like It: A deep economic and political simulator that captures the complexities of the 19th-century industrial age.

In a time of chaotic upheaval, the player takes the role of a great mage, a warlord vying for ultimate power.

Why similar: 4X 33.1% ★, Turn-Based 25.2%, Strategy 20.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 19.6%, Multiplayer 1%

Why You'll Like It: A 4X game that takes the Civ formula and applies it to a chaotic, magic-filled fantasy world.

Panzer Corps 2 is the ultimate Second World War strategy game! Enjoy the time-proven gameplay formula which has been appreciated by millions of players over the years, brought to a whole new level of refinement up to the latest technical standards.

Why similar: Turn-Based 33.3%, Strategy 31.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 23.4%, Historical 9.2%, Multiplayer 1.9%

Why You'll Like It: A refined turn-based wargame that focuses on historical military campaigns and tactical unit positioning.

Sid Meier's Civilization IV®: Beyond the Sword is the second expansion pack for Civilization IV - the 2005 PC Game of the Year that has become a worldwide hit.

Why similar: 4X 33.2% ★, Turn-Based 22.6%, Strategy 20.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 16.9%, Historical 4.9%

Space Empires V is the latest edition in the Space Empires series. This new chapter completely updates the UI and takes the player into a real-time rendered 3D universe. Watch space battles played out in glorious detail and realistic effects. Expand, Explore, Exploit, and Exterminate in a huge living breathing galaxy.

Why similar: 4X 46.8% ★, Strategy 25.5%, Turn-Based 20.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 6.8%, Singleplayer 0.3%

Why You'll Like It: The 3D successor to the classic series, offering complex research trees and massive fleet management.

Conquer the ancient Greek world in Hegemony Gold: Wars of Ancient Greece, an epic strategy wargame that expands and refines the award-winning Hegemony: Philip of Macedon with brand new content and features.

Why similar: Strategy 73.2%, Historical 26.8%

Why You'll Like It: A unique strategy game that blends real-time movement with deep logistics and historical simulation.

Sid Meier's Civilization III: Complete, the latest offering in the Sid Meier's Civilization III franchise, provides gaming fans with Sid Meier's Civilization III, the highly-addictive journey of discovery.

Why similar: 4X 27.3% ★, Strategy 24.4%, Turn-Based 21.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 19.3%, Historical 6%

Company of Heroes®: Tales of Valor™ is the expansion to the Game of the Year winner and highest rated real time strategy franchise Company of Heroes®. Featuring new campaigns to overcome, units to command, and battlefields to conquer, Company of Heroes®: Tales of Valor™ delivers evolved gameplay mechanics and 3 episodic adventures...

Why similar: Strategy 89.2%, Multiplayer 5.4%, Historical 4.3%, Singleplayer 1.1%

Celebrating its first year of delighting millions of global players, the award-winning and best-selling strategy franchise continues with Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition, putting you at the center of even more epic historical battles that shaped the world.

Why similar: Strategy 73.7%, Historical 17.8%, Multiplayer 7.1%, Singleplayer 1.5%

Rome: Total War - Alexander is the second official expansion pack to Rome: Total War. An entirely new campaign map that stretches from Macedonia to Greece and into the heart of the ancient Persian Empire New campaign game that tasks players with matching the exploits of Alexander the Great as he swept across Central Asia and dominated...

Why similar: Strategy 51.4%, Turn-Based 20.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.5%, Historical 12.2%, Multiplayer 1.4%

MEDIEVAL: Total War™ - Collection Edition is the compilation of the critically-acclaimed Medieval: Total War and its official expansion pack - Viking Invasion.

Why similar: Strategy 53%, Turn-Based Strategy 18.1%, Turn-Based 15.8%, Historical 12.7%, Singleplayer 0.4%

Medieval II: Total War Kingdoms is the official expansion to last year's award-winning Medieval II: Total War, presenting players with all-new territories to explore, troops to command, and enemies to conquer.

Why similar: Strategy 48.8%, Turn-Based 20.1%, Historical 14.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.7%, Multiplayer 3.1%

Welcome to Age of Wonders, the authentic turn based fantasy strategy classic that started the hit series. Age of Wonders’ intimate atmosphere with painterly graphics still shines today. The game’s fully patched up, start building your fantasy empire today!

Why similar: 4X 28.4% ★, Strategy 28.1%, Turn-Based 24.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 17.5%, Multiplayer 1.2%

SHOGUN: Total War™ is the first, original title in a 15 year series of award-winning strategy games. This Collection Edition also includes the Mongol Invasion Expansion Pack.

Why similar: Strategy 73.7%, Historical 13.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.1%, Singleplayer 0.5%

ENDLESS™ Space is a turn-based 4X strategy game, covering the space colonization age in the ENDLESS™ Universe, where you can control every aspect of your civilization as you strive for galactic domination.

Why similar: 4X 41.6% ★, Strategy 26.7%, Turn-Based 18.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.7%, Multiplayer 1%

ENDLESS™ Legend is a 4X turn-based fantasy strategy game by the creators of ENDLESS™ Space and Dungeon of the ENDLESS™. Control every aspect of your civilization as you struggle to save your homeworld Auriga. Create your own Legend!

Why similar: 4X 38.4% ★, Turn-Based 24.4%, Strategy 21.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.8%, Multiplayer 1.2%

Rule your land and dominate the world with unparalleled freedom, depth and historical accuracy. Write a new history of the world and build an empire for the ages.

Why similar: 4X 57.5% ★, Strategy 24.5%, Historical 15.7%, Multiplayer 1.9%, Singleplayer 0.5%

Delivering a visceral WWII gaming experience, Company of Heroes redefines RTS by bringing the sacrifice of heroic soldiers, war-ravaged environments, and dynamic battlefields to life. This legacy version also grants access to the latest version of COH, just called "Company of Heroes".

Why similar: Strategy 78.1%, Historical 13.7%, Multiplayer 6.8%, Singleplayer 1.4%

Hexarchy is an innovative, fast-paced, historical 4x strategy game where you use cards and deckbuilding to make your decisions. Single-player and online multiplayer.

Why similar: 4X 37.4% ★, Turn-Based 24.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.7%, Strategy 12.9%, Historical 8%

Carefully guide your nation from the era of absolute monarchies in the early 19th century, through expansion and colonization, to finally become a truly great power by the dawn of the 20th century. Victoria II is a grand strategy game played during the colonial era of the 19th century, where the player takes control of a country, guiding...

Why similar: Strategy 61.5%, Historical 34.7%, Multiplayer 3%, Singleplayer 0.9%

Europa Universalis Rome Gold combines the epic strategy title Europa Universalis Rome with the expansion pack Vae Victis. Experience one of the most defining periods in world history in an experience crafted by the masters of Grand Strategy.

Why similar: Strategy 75%, Historical 25%

Warlords 1 + Warlords II Deluxe is a compilation of two great award-winning games. Both bring different worlds to conquer, mighty armies to conquer, and enemies to vanquish.

Why similar: Strategy 58%, Turn-Based Strategy 41.4%, Singleplayer 0.6%

Total War: ROME REMASTERED lets you relive the legacy that defined the award-winning strategy game series. Remastered to 4K with multiple improvements to visuals as well as refinements to gameplay, it’s time to revisit a true classic. Not everyone gets a second chance to conquer the Roman Empire.

Why similar: 4X 45.3% ★, Strategy 24.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 19.7%, Historical 8.9%, Multiplayer 1.4%

Spanning the most turbulent era in Western history, your quest for territory and power takes you through Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and even onto the shores of the New World.

Why similar: Strategy 39.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 22.2%, Turn-Based 17.1%, Historical 13.7%, 4X 5.3% ★

Age of Wonders II is the wildly anticipated sequel to the award-winning strategy phenomenon. Delivering an invigorating mix of Empire Building, Role-playing, and Warfare, Age of Wonders II brings s turn-based strategy to new heights.

Why similar: Strategy 33%, Turn-Based 26%, 4X 25% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 15.9%, Singleplayer 0.2%

The ultimate edition of Panzer Corps, containing hundreds of scenarios and all its expansions. Panzer Corps Gold is the culmination of the wargame that has enthralled millions of fans all around the globe, and now it’s your chance to fully experience a real classic.

Why similar: Strategy 33%, Turn-Based Strategy 30.2%, Turn-Based 28.7%, Historical 7.1%, Multiplayer 0.7%

Europa Universalis III Complete includes the original Europa Universalis III as well as the expansions In Nomine and Napoleons Ambition Europa Universalis III delves deeply into the areas of exploration, trade, warfare and diplomacy.

Why similar: Strategy 64.8%, Historical 32.8%, Multiplayer 1.9%, Singleplayer 0.5%

Explore one of the defining periods in world history in an experience crafted by the masters of Grand Strategy.

Why similar: Strategy 62.4%, Historical 33%, Multiplayer 3.8%, Singleplayer 0.7%

A mix of deep gameplay and rich historical flavor, Aggressors: Ancient Rome lets you relive history as the ruler of one of the mighty civilizations of the ancient Mediterranean. Choose one of twenty available factions and conquer the world.

Why similar: 4X 42.5% ★, Strategy 23.6%, Turn-Based 14.3%, Historical 9.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.7%

Rise of Nations is back! Play the updated classic with full Steamworks integration and enhanced features!

Why similar: Strategy 75.6%, Historical 18.6%, Multiplayer 5.2%, Singleplayer 0.6%

Carefully guide your nation from the era of absolute monarchies in the early 19th century, through expansion, colonization and social upheaval, to emerge as one of the great world powers by the dawn of the 20th century in Victoria Complete.

Why similar: Strategy 83.3%, Historical 16.7%

Hearts of Iron III lets you play the most engaging conflict in world history, World War 2, on all fronts as any country and through multiple different scenarios. Guide your nation to glory between 1936 and 1948 and wage war, conduct diplomacy and build your industry in the most detailed World War 2 game ever made.

Why similar: Strategy 67.1%, Historical 29%, Multiplayer 3.3%, Singleplayer 0.6%

Wage total war across the ancient world from the Aegean to Mesopotamia in this free addition to Total War: PHARAOH. Challenge the Bronze Age Collapse by building your own dynasty and leading your faction to victory with new cultures, new units and dramatic new battle mechanics.

Why similar: 4X 48.8% ★, Strategy 27.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.6%, Historical 8%, Multiplayer 1%

The Enhanced Edition contains Sword of the Stars II: The Lords of Winter and the first expansion, the End of Flesh. The new expansion introduces the new playable race, the Loa. All previous DLCs containing new avatars, new combat music, alternate voices, skins, and new badges for the warships are also included.

Why similar: 4X 54.1% ★, Strategy 27%, Turn-Based 10.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 7.2%, Multiplayer 1.2%

Command the seas, control the land, forge a new nation, and conquer the globe.

Why similar: Strategy 45.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 18.9%, Historical 18.4%, Turn-Based 14.9%, Multiplayer 2%

"Romance of the Three Kingdoms Ⅹ with Power Up Kit" is an expanded version of "Romance of the Three Kingdoms Ⅹ," which was released in 2004 as the 10th game in the series. In this release, the all-officer playable advances.

Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 43.5%, Strategy 34.3%, Historical 21.1%, Singleplayer 1.1%

Lead your people to victory on an ever-evolving world in this strategy game featuring asymmetric factions led by powerful heroes. Build your empire, wield political influence, and raise grand armies to wage war in a race to uncover dark secrets buried within the planet.

Why similar: 4X 37.7% ★, Turn-Based 22.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.8%, Strategy 13.7%, Historical 8.1%