Games Like Sid Meier's Civilization® III Complete

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

Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 28.8%, Turn-Based 15.7%, Strategy 14.1%, 4X 13.9% ★, Historical 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: Introduces hexagonal tiles and a more focused approach to city-state diplomacy and tactical combat.

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 24.5%, Strategy 18.8%, 4X 15.6% ★, Turn-Based 13.5%, Historical 11.4%

Why You'll Like It: Features the most modern iteration of the series with district-based city building and a vibrant art style.

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 22.8% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 15.9%, Turn-Based 15.9%, Historical 11.4%, Strategy 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: Combines 4X empire building with character-driven narrative and a unique order-based turn system.

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 24.6% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 20.6%, Strategy 17.4%, Historical 11%, Turn-Based 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: Allows players to blend different cultures throughout history, offering a fresh take on the traditional 4X progression.

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

Why similar: 4X 50.9% ★, Strategy 21.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 19.9%, Multiplayer 6%, Singleplayer 1.6%

Why You'll Like It: Developed by the same team, this is the spiritual sci-fi successor to Civilization III with incredibly deep faction mechanics.

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 84%, 4X 7.1% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 3.7%, Turn-Based 3.1%, Grand Strategy 1.2%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a deep, sci-fi 4X experience with complex empire management and unique faction-specific mechanics.

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 30.5% ★, Turn-Based 22.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 21.6%, Strategy 11.9%, Grand Strategy 11.8%

Why You'll Like It: A classic space-based 4X game known for its deep ship customization and challenging AI.

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 22.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 20.5%, Historical 15.5%, Classic 10.4% ★, Grand Strategy 10%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a perfect blend of turn-based grand strategy on a world map and real-time tactical battles.

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 42.2% ★, Strategy 24.2%, Turn-Based 18.2%, Classic 7.5% ★, Grand Strategy 2.9%

Why You'll Like It: The classic space 4X title that helped define the genre's core loop of exploration, expansion, exploitation, and extermination.

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 43.7% ★, Strategy 19.3%, Grand Strategy 18.6%, Military 5%, Multiplayer 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: A grand strategy 4X game that allows for massive galactic exploration and complex political simulation.

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 24.3% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 22.4%, Turn-Based 18%, Strategy 17.1%, Historical 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: The definitive expansion for Civilization IV, adding massive amounts of content and refined gameplay systems.

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 35.3% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 25.2%, Strategy 15.3%, Grand Strategy 12.3%, Multiplayer 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: Blends deep 4X empire building with highly tactical, turn-based fantasy combat.

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

Why similar: Classic 43.6% ★, Strategy 30.9%, Historical 15%, Multiplayer 4.5%, City Builder 1.8%

Why You'll Like It: A real-time strategy game that successfully incorporates the historical progression and territory mechanics of the Civilization series.

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

Why similar: 4X 25.9% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 15.6%, Historical 13.1%, Grand Strategy 11.1%, Strategy 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: The latest evolution of the franchise, introducing new mechanics for era progression and leader management.

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 27.1%, Strategy 25.9%, 4X 23.9% ★, Turn-Based 15.6%, Classic 3.3% ★

Why You'll Like It: An excellent hybrid of empire-building and tactical combat that rewards strategic planning and unit synergy.

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 25.5%, 4X 24.5% ★, Historical 21.5%, Grand Strategy 18.4%, Multiplayer 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the human element of history, emphasizing dynasty management and political intrigue over pure expansion.

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 24.8%, Strategy 22.7%, Grand Strategy 21.9%, Military 8.1%, Diplomacy 5.4% ★

Why You'll Like It: A complex grand strategy game focused on the economic and geopolitical shifts of the 19th and early 20th centuries.

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 23.8% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 20.8%, Turn-Based 20.3%, Strategy 19.3%, Historical 11%

Why You'll Like It: A standalone spin-off that focuses on the specific challenges of colonial expansion and resource management.

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 30.6% ★, Historical 18.7%, Grand Strategy 15%, Strategy 14.9%, Military 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for historical grand strategy, offering unparalleled depth in diplomacy and nation-building.

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 39.4%, Classic 24.6% ★, Historical 18.1%, City Builder 8.5%, Multiplayer 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: The quintessential historical RTS that captures the feeling of building an empire through the ages.

The XCOM: Enemy Unknown - Slingshot Pack is Now Available!

Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 42.9%, Turn-Based 30.1%, Strategy 19.7%, Addictive 5% ★, Multiplayer 1.4%

Why You'll Like It: While tactical-focused, it shares the same addictive turn-based decision-making and long-term base management feel.

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 33.9%, Classic 31.2% ★, City Builder 14.7%, Simulation 6.1%, Multiplayer 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: Provides the satisfying city-building and infrastructure management aspects that form the foundation of any great civilization.

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 45% ★, Strategy 25.7%, Turn-Based 14.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.5%, Singleplayer 0.4%

Why You'll Like It: A classic, highly customizable 4X game that appeals to players who love deep, system-heavy strategy.

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 53.9%, City Builder 22.5%, Multiplayer 9.7%, Simulation 8.1%, Diplomacy 4.4% ★

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the management and political simulation aspects of running a nation with a satirical, lighthearted tone.

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

Why similar: Classic 24.3% ★, Turn-Based 21.8%, Strategy 21.7%, 4X 16.5% ★, Historical 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: A classic turn-based strategy game centered on the exploration and colonization of the Americas.

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 63.1%, Classic 21.3% ★, Simulation 7.4%, Multiplayer 6.3%, Singleplayer 2%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the economic and logistical backbone of industrial-era empire building.

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 20.3%, 4X 20% ★, Turn-Based 17.7%, Strategy 15.6%, Historical 8.7%

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 27.5% ★, Strategy 23.7%, Turn-Based 22.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 19%, Historical 6.1%

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 28.6%, 4X 24.6% ★, Strategy 18.3%, Turn-Based 18%, 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 29.5%, Historical 29.3%, Addictive 6.2% ★, Multiplayer 1.9%

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 32.6% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 26.7%, 4X 17% ★, Strategy 13.3%, Historical 6.7%

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 31.4%, Classic 20% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 17.6%, Historical 15.5%, Turn-Based 8.9%

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 35.1%, Classic 31% ★, Historical 18.7%, Multiplayer 6.2%, City Builder 6.1%

Lead powerful civilizations across the globe, master strategies and tactics, and relive history in co op battles—now remastered in stunning 4K and modernized gameplay.

Why similar: Strategy 40.7%, Historical 23.2%, Military 14.3%, City Builder 8.5%, Multiplayer 8.3%

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 36.5% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 22.3%, Turn-Based 18.2%, Strategy 16.9%, Addictive 3.4% ★

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 22.5% ★, Strategy 20.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 20%, 4X 17.9% ★, Turn-Based 16.9%

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 35.6%, Historical 16.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 16%, Turn-Based 13.4%, Grand Strategy 8.1%

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 39.1% ★, Strategy 35.9%, City Builder 16.3%, Simulation 7.4%, Singleplayer 1.3%

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 48.7%, Historical 22.5%, Multiplayer 9.8%, City Builder 8.5%, War 4.8%

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

Why similar: Classic 36.1% ★, Strategy 26.7%, Historical 20.2%, City Builder 11.8%, Simulation 3.7%

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 46% ★, Historical 27.5%, Strategy 20.9%, Singleplayer 3.1%, Exploration 2.6%

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 25.6%, Strategy 19%, 4X 18.7% ★, Turn-Based 18%, Classic 15.7% ★

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

Why similar: Strategy 43%, City Builder 15.6%, Grand Strategy 12.8%, Multiplayer 9.7%, Historical 7.7%

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 20.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 17.9%, Grand Strategy 10.9%, Strategy 10.8%

Age of Mythology is back! Choose your god and take to the battlefield in this classic, upgraded with full Steamworks integration and enhanced features.

Why similar: Classic 49.5% ★, Strategy 36.2%, Multiplayer 6.2%, Historical 5.8%, Simulation 1.2%

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: Grand Strategy 29.7%, Strategy 29%, Historical 24.6%, Military 8.5%, Multiplayer 3%

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

Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 28.8%, Strategy 21.4%, Grand Strategy 17.5%, Historical 14.8%, City Builder 7.9%

Become a fellow of the famous medieval Hanse trading association in the 13th century. Manage the politics, prestige and economic success in your city and the known parts of Europe!

Why similar: Strategy 54.2%, Historical 37.3%, Simulation 8.5%

Empire Deluxe Combined Edition is the latest in the classic Empire Series of games, which has spanned almost five decades. Empire Deluxe is a game about taking cities. Starting with just one, the city enables a commander to produce units. These units in turn can directly attack or support the attack of more cities.

Why similar: Strategy 37.8%, Classic 35.3% ★, 4X 26.9% ★

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

Why similar: Grand Strategy 45%, Historical 23.7%, Strategy 22.8%, Multiplayer 3%, Simulation 2.6%

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 23.9% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 17.5%, Turn-Based 15.5%, Historical 10.3%, Strategy 9.9%

Complete your Total War collection with this Definitive Edition of Total War: NAPOLEON, which includes all DLC and feature updates since the game’s release

Why similar: Strategy 26.1%, Historical 23.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 17.1%, Grand Strategy 11.2%, Turn-Based 8.6%

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 49.3%, Historical 24.9%, City Builder 20.1%, Simulation 4.7%, Singleplayer 1%

Making History® delivers the open-ended gameplay of strategy-game classics, but with compelling new economic, military, and diplomatic systems and deep research that lets you play with real historical challenges.

Why similar: Strategy 39.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 30.2%, Grand Strategy 18.7%, Historical 12.1%

With dozens of hours of gameplay set across a rich tapestry of time, Empire Earth: Gold Edition offers real-time strategy for the ages. Choose any point in time - from the discovery of fire to the laser battles of the future - and command your civilization with one goal: make Earth your Empire.

Why similar: Strategy 96.7%, Singleplayer 3.3%

Command & Conquer and Red Alert are both remastered in 4K by the former Westwood Studios team members. Includes all 3 expansions, rebuilt multiplayer, a modernized UI, Map Editor, bonus footage gallery, and over 7 hours of remastered music.

Why similar: Classic 49% ★, Strategy 38.2%, Multiplayer 7.4%, War 2.9%, Singleplayer 1.4%

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

Why similar: Strategy 25.6%, Historical 20.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 17%, Grand Strategy 11.4%, Military 8.3%

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 22.5% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 16.1%, Turn-Based 16%, Historical 11%, Strategy 9.2%