Games Like Sid Meier's Civilization® III Complete

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: Turn-Based Strategy 20.5%, 4X 20% ★, Turn-Based 17.5%, Strategy 16%, Historical 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: Widely considered the pinnacle of the series, it refines the mechanics of Civilization III with deeper diplomacy and religion systems.

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

Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 29.2%, Turn-Based 15.4%, Strategy 14.4%, 4X 13.9% ★, Historical 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: Introduces hexagonal tiles and a more tactical approach to combat that modernizes the classic 4X 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: Turn-Based Strategy 24.7%, Strategy 19.2%, 4X 15.5% ★, Turn-Based 13.1%, Historical 11.3%

Why You'll Like It: Features the most robust city-building mechanics in the series, requiring careful spatial planning for your districts and wonders.

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 22.6% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 16.1%, Turn-Based 14.9%, Historical 11.2%, Strategy 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: Designed by the lead designer of Civilization IV, this game blends 4X empire building with character-driven narrative events.

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 24.5% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 20.8%, Strategy 17.7%, Historical 10.8%, Turn-Based 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a unique take on the genre by allowing you to combine different cultures across eras to create a truly unique civilization.

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 34.8% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 25.2%, Strategy 15.5%, Grand Strategy 12.3% ★, Multiplayer 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: Combines deep empire management with high-fantasy tactical combat and extensive customization options for your race.

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 31.3% ★, Turn-Based 21.3%, Strategy 20.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 20.6%, Grand Strategy 2.6% ★

Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in 4X design that features distinct, asymmetric factions and a beautiful fantasy-sci-fi setting.

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 30.4% ★, Turn-Based 22.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 21.8%, Strategy 12.1%, Grand Strategy 11.9% ★

Why You'll Like It: A highly regarded space 4X game known for its deep ship customization and intelligent AI opponents.

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: Strategy 25.8%, 4X 24.5% ★, Historical 21.1%, Grand Strategy 18.2% ★, Multiplayer 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the personal and political drama of ruling a historical dynasty, offering a more character-centric grand strategy experience.

Explore a galaxy full of wonders in this sci-fi grand strategy game from Paradox Development Studios. Interact with diverse alien races, discover strange new worlds with unexpected events and expand the reach of your empire. Each new adventure holds almost limitless possibilities.

Why similar: 4X 43.3% ★, Strategy 19.6%, Grand Strategy 18.6% ★, Military 5%, Multiplayer 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: Translates the 4X experience to a grand galactic scale with deep exploration, diplomacy, and empire customization.

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: Historical 27.7%, Grand Strategy 24.3% ★, Strategy 21.3%, Military 8.4%, Diplomacy 6.1% ★

Why You'll Like It: Provides an incredibly deep simulation of 19th-century global economics, politics, and societal change.

The ascendant spacefaring 4X strategy game returns! A new chapter in the epic Master of Orion saga is poised to once again capture the imaginations of millions of gamers.

Why similar: 4X 42.3% ★, Strategy 24.8%, Turn-Based 17.7%, Classic 7.1% ★, Grand Strategy 3% ★

Why You'll Like It: The definitive classic space 4X game that established many of the mechanics found in the Civilization series.

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

Why similar: 4X 50.9% ★, Strategy 22.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 19%, Multiplayer 6.3%, Singleplayer 1.6%

Why You'll Like It: The sci-fi spiritual successor to Civilization that features deep narrative world-building and advanced social engineering.

Turn based 4X strategy game, recreating the civilizations of ancient China. Develop your land, build great cities, raise huge armies and fight epic battles, with hundreds of soldiers fighting right on the game map. Advance your technologies, culture and religion to create one of mankind’s biggest empires.

Why similar: 4X 25.4% ★, Turn-Based 19.5%, Strategy 16.3%, Historical 13.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: A 4X game specifically focused on the history of ancient China with unique mechanics for managing large-scale populations.

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

Why similar: Classic 42.2% ★, Strategy 31.9%, Historical 15%, Multiplayer 4.7%, City Builder 1.8%

Why You'll Like It: Blends the pacing of real-time strategy with the progression and territory management of the Civilization series.

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 28.1% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 20.1%, Turn-Based 20%, Strategy 12%, Grand Strategy 10.5% ★

Why You'll Like It: A complex, deep 4X game that focuses on logistics, military command, and the challenges of governing a post-apocalyptic world.

You are in control of X-COM: an organization formed by the world's governments to fight the ever-increasing alien menace.

Why similar: Classic 35.6% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 22.8%, Turn-Based 18.1%, Strategy 17.5%, Addictive 3.3% ★

Why You'll Like It: While more combat-focused, it shares the high-stakes, turn-based strategic tension that makes Civilization so addictive.

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 45.9% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 33.4%, Strategy 17.7%, Old School 2.9%

Why You'll Like It: A modern spiritual successor to classic turn-based strategy games, featuring beautiful pixel art and deep city building.

Dominate the classical Mediterranean in Imperator: Rome, a grand strategy game from Paradox Interactive. Navigate the dangerous waters of politics and diplomacy as you build up your provinces and conquer foreign lands. Now available with special content and the digital artbook.

Why similar: Strategy 37%, Grand Strategy 27.5% ★, Historical 25.2%, Simulation 4.3%, Multiplayer 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: A grand strategy game that captures the complexity of the Roman Republic and its surrounding Mediterranean powers.

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: Turn-Based Strategy 27.3%, Strategy 26.4%, 4X 23.7% ★, Turn-Based 15.2%, Classic 3.1% ★

Why You'll Like It: A fantastic blend of 4X empire building and turn-based tactical combat in a rich fantasy setting.

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 30.8% ★, Historical 18.7%, Strategy 15.3%, Grand Strategy 15.1% ★, Military 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for historical grand strategy, offering unparalleled depth in diplomacy, trade, and global politics.

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 turn-based 4X strategy game set in Warhammer 40,000 you will lead one of four unique factions.

Why similar: 4X 30.8% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 22.5%, Strategy 17.4%, Turn-Based 16.1%, Grand Strategy 5.7% ★

Why You'll Like It: A pure 4X experience that strips away diplomacy to focus entirely on tactical combat and resource expansion.

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 20.8% ★, Turn-Based 17.6%, Strategy 16.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.4%, Historical 11.5%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the rise and fall of ancient civilizations with a unique 'decadence' mechanic that forces long-term planning.

Age of Empires, the pivotal real-time strategy game that launched a 20-year legacy returns with modernized gameplay, all-new 4K visuals, 8-person multiplayer battles and a host of other new features. Welcome back to history.

Why similar: Strategy 35.7%, Classic 30.1% ★, Historical 18.7%, Multiplayer 6.5%, City Builder 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: A classic real-time strategy game that focuses on the same historical progression and empire-building themes as Civilization.

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 32.6%, Classic 18.7% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 17.4%, Historical 15.2%, Turn-Based 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a deep, immersive look at the political and military landscape of the Middle Ages.

El Presidente is back! Prove yourself once again as a feared dictator or peace-loving statesman on the island state of Tropico and shape the fate of your very own banana republic through four distinctive eras.

Why similar: Strategy 54.7%, City Builder 21.4%, Multiplayer 9.8%, Simulation 8.2%, Diplomacy 4.4% ★

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the management and economic simulation aspects of empire building with a satirical, historical twist.

Lead empires that evolve or endure through the Ages. Build something you believe in with Sid Meier's Civilization® VII.

Why similar: 4X 25.6% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 15.5%, Historical 13%, Grand Strategy 11.3% ★, Strategy 10.6%

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 24.2% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 22.7%, Turn-Based 17.7%, Strategy 17.7%, Historical 7.8%

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 44.8% ★, Strategy 26.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.6%, Turn-Based 14.1%, Singleplayer 0.4%

Why You'll Like It: A deep, modular 4X space game that offers immense control over ship design and research paths.

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 24% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 20.6%, Turn-Based 20%, Strategy 19.7%, Historical 11%

Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Warlords is the first expansion pack for the award-winning game that has become an instant world-wide hit. Paying homage to some of history's greatest military leaders, the expansion delivers six unique and interesting scenarios, giving players the chance to change the course of history with the help of their...

Why similar: 4X 27.4% ★, Strategy 24.2%, Turn-Based 21.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 19.2%, Historical 6%

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: Turn-Based Strategy 28.8%, 4X 24.4% ★, Strategy 18.6%, Turn-Based 17.5%, Grand Strategy 5.4% ★

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: Grand Strategy 30.4% ★, Strategy 30%, Historical 29%, Addictive 5.8% ★, Multiplayer 1.9%

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 27.7% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 22.2%, Strategy 17.5%, Grand Strategy 13.2% ★, Historical 12.2%

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: Classic 21.7% ★, Strategy 20.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 20.3%, 4X 18% ★, Turn-Based 16.6%

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.

Why similar: Classic 31.5% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 27.2%, 4X 17.1% ★, Strategy 13.7%, Historical 6.7%

Prove your strength of mind and spirit and you just may be crowned Caesar!

Why similar: Classic 35.2% ★, Strategy 27.7%, Historical 20.3%, City Builder 11.5%, Simulation 3.9%

Sid Meier's Railroads! marks the return of the watershed title in simulation/strategy gaming that launched the popular "tycoon" genre, and inspired a new generation of games. Sid Meier's Railroads!

Why similar: Strategy 63.9%, Classic 20.3% ★, Simulation 7.5%, Multiplayer 6.3%, Singleplayer 2%

SimCity 4 Deluxe Edition includes the bestselling SimCity 4 and the all-new SimCity 4 Rush Hour Expansion Pack. Create the most massive region of cities ever, with a farming town, bedroom community, high-tech commercial center, and industrial backbone.

Why similar: Strategy 34.9%, Classic 30.1% ★, City Builder 14.3%, Simulation 6.3%, Multiplayer 5.3%

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 36.1%, Historical 16.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 16.1%, Turn-Based 13%, Grand Strategy 8.4% ★

Relive the captivating gameplay of a true city-building classic with Anno® 1404 History Edition.

Why similar: Strategy 43.5%, City Builder 15.1%, Grand Strategy 12.6% ★, Multiplayer 9.9%, Historical 7.7%

TROPICO RELOADED is the ultimate game compilation for hobby-dictators and those dreaming of their own Caribbean island. Tropico combines real-time strategy and simulation elements with a healthy dose of political intrigue and Caribbean flair to create a unique and critically acclaimed game experience.

Why similar: Classic 38% ★, Strategy 37%, City Builder 16%, Simulation 7.7%, Singleplayer 1.3%

Galactic Civilizations is a space based strategy game in which you are in control of humanity's destiny.

Why similar: 4X 29.1% ★, Turn-Based 20.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 18.2%, Strategy 11%, Grand Strategy 11% ★

Discover the uncharted during the Age of Exploration in this strategy game of exploration, combat and colony management.

Why similar: Classic 23.6% ★, Strategy 22.4%, Turn-Based 21.5%, 4X 16.7% ★, Historical 10.7%

The most popular Heroes® title of all time is back in HD! Fifteen years later, rediscover the epic tale of Queen Catherine Ironfist, as she re-embarks on her critically acclaimed quest to unite her ravaged homeland and re-conquer the kingdom of Erathia.

Why similar: Classic 34.7% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 26.7%, Strategy 20.8%, Turn-Based 13.3%, Multiplayer 4%

Age of Empires II has been re-imagined in high definition. With the release of Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition, this product will not be updated further.

Why similar: Classic 38.9% ★, Strategy 34.3%, Historical 15.2%, Multiplayer 6.6%, City Builder 3.6%

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 23%, Turn-Based Strategy 20.7%, Historical 15.4%, Grand Strategy 10% ★, Classic 9.9% ★

42 Civilizations, 229 Campaign Missions, Singleplayer, Co-Op, Multiplayer, In-Game Editor, Mods, Cross-play...It is good to be the king.

Why similar: Strategy 40.5%, Classic 23.6% ★, Historical 18%, City Builder 8.3%, Multiplayer 7.6%

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 23.8% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 17.6%, Turn-Based 15.2%, Historical 10.2%, Strategy 10.2%

Rediscover the classic gameplay of 1701 A.D. and its expansion The Sunken Dragon in Anno® 1701 History Edition.

Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 29.1%, Strategy 21.7%, Grand Strategy 17.5% ★, Historical 14.5%, City Builder 7.6%

Grand strategy wargame where the destiny of Civilizations rests in your hands - will they stand united under your leadership or fall divided in conflict? Journey through the entire saga of human civilization, from its earliest days to the futuristic era, crafting your legacy age by age.

Why similar: Strategy 40.3%, Grand Strategy 37% ★, Diplomacy 10.8% ★, Alternate History 5.2%, War 4.7%

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 with races never before seen, across new and diverse landscapes.

Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 26.1%, Strategy 19.5%, 4X 18.2% ★, Turn-Based 17.7%, Classic 15.2% ★

CivCity: Rome, an innovative city builder inspired by the world of Sid Meiers Civilization, and created by a collaboration between Firefly Studios and Firaxis Games, invites players to shift focus from building a multi-city empire and zoom-in on the great cities of the Roman Empire, culminating in Rome itself!

Why similar: Strategy 50.6%, Historical 24.1%, City Builder 19.6%, Simulation 4.8%, Singleplayer 0.9%

Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era is the official prequel hailing back to the origins of the genre-defining, critically acclaimed series of turn-based strategy games. Raise grand armies and wield devastating spells to overcome your foes in both solo and multiplayer.

Why similar: 4X 22.6% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 17.9%, Turn-Based 15.8%, Historical 11%, Strategy 10.5%

Sail the Caribbean, marauding all on the high seas or ally your ship and crew as a privateer in search of riches - the life you choose is up to you. Face dogged enemies, raid unsuspecting villages, woo fair maidens, avoid capture or dig for buried treasure. Discover what it takes to become one of the most famous pirates in history!

Why similar: Classic 44.9% ★, Historical 27.4%, Strategy 21.9%, Singleplayer 3.2%, Exploration 2.5%

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 48.9%, Historical 22.1%, Multiplayer 10%, City Builder 8.1%, War 5%

Use war, trade or diplomacy to satisfy your grandest ambitions and dominate five centuries of history in the newest version of Europa Universalis, Paradox Interactive's flagship historical grand strategy game.

Why similar: 4X 32.5% ★, Historical 19%, Strategy 15.7%, Grand Strategy 15.4% ★, Diplomacy 4.9% ★