5 Games like Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword on PlayStation that you should try

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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentUpdated May 19, 2026How this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

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We filtered the 49 games similar to Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword down to the 5 that fit the “PlayStation” category. Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI, Sid Meier's Civilization Revolution and Crusader Kings III top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword.

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The best games like Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword on PlayStation

5 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword. Each one has been evaluated across 8 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

#1Sid Meier’s Civilization® VIClosest overall match

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SoloMultiplayerHistoricalFantasyBase BuildingIsometric

Steam👍 86%· 374KRAWG👍 88%· 1.4KMC88IGDB87· 20OC89· 95

Year 2016Dev Aspyr Media · 2K GamesPlaytime ~15hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Like Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword, it's known for deep simulation, turn-based strategy and historical setting

≠ Its own twist: combat tactical and resource management

The sixth installment in Sid Meier’s Civilization series.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword.

Released 9 years after Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword.

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#2Sid Meier's Civilization Revolution

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SoloMultiplayerFantasyHistoricalIsometric

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Year 2008Dev Firaxis Games · 2K GamesOn PlayStation 3

✓ If you enjoyed Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword, expect deep simulation, turn-based strategy and fantasy world

≠ Stands apart with combat tactical, while skipping base building

Civilization compressed for consoles: games finish in a couple of hours, the tech tree is trimmed hard, and turns are fast enough to play with a controller comfortably. That compression is the trade — the diplomacy and economic layers are thin, and anyone coming from the PC entries will find the strategic ceiling low.

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SoloMultiplayerHistoricalIsometricTactical

Steam👍 90%· 140KRAWG👍 89%· 465MC86IGDB91· 3OC90· 94

Year 2020Dev Paradox Developement Studios · Paradox InteractivePlaytime ~12hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ If you enjoyed Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword, expect deep simulation, turn-based strategy and historical setting

≠ Where it differs: brings deep RPG systems, sandbox freedom and real-time strategy, while skipping fantasy world

A grand strategy game about dynasties rather than borders: characters have traits, stress, secrets and lifespans, and most of the story comes from managing relatives who want what you have. Far more approachable than CK2. Warfare is the shallow part, and once you understand the systems the difficulty largely disappears past the first century.

Where it drifts furthest from Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword: progression.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword.

Released 13 years after Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword.

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#4Turmoil

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SoloMultiplayerHistoricalCo-opPvP

Steam👍 93%· 16KOC72· 11

Year 2016Dev Gamious · PlaydigiousOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Like Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword, it's known for deep simulation, turn-based strategy and historical setting

≠ Where it differs: brings vibe relaxing, combat tactical and co op, while skipping fantasy world

Where it drifts furthest from Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword: progression and visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword.

Released 9 years after Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword.

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#5Command & Conquer: Red Alert

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SoloMultiplayerHistoricalIsometricTactical

Steam👍 79%· 382

Year 1996Dev Westwood Studios · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword, expect historical setting, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Its own twist: real-time strategy, combat tactical and setting scifi, while skipping turn-based strategy

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword.

It predates Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

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