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We filtered the 50 games similar to Sid Meier's Civilization III Complete down to the 11 that fit the “Mobile” category. Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI, Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization and Turmoil top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Sid Meier's Civilization III Complete.

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The best games like Sid Meier's Civilization III Complete on Mobile

11 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Sid Meier's Civilization III Complete. Each one has been evaluated across 9 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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GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloMultiplayerTacticalHistoricalFantasyIsometric

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

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

✓ Like Sid Meier's Civilization III Complete, it's known for deep simulation, turn-based strategy and combat tactical

≠ Its own twist: base building and resource management, while skipping exploration and discovery

The sixth installment in Sid Meier’s Civilization series.

Where it drifts furthest from Sid Meier's Civilization III Complete: progression.

Released 15 years after Sid Meier's Civilization III Complete.

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#2Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization

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GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloMultiplayerHistoricalFantasyIsometric

Steam👍 87%· 1.5KRAWG👍 69%· 163MC83IGDB77· 3

Year 2008Dev Aspyr Media · 2K GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC · iOS · Apple Macintosh

✓ If you enjoyed Sid Meier's Civilization III Complete, expect turn-based strategy, deep simulation and historical setting

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling and base building, while skipping combat tactical

Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization is a remake of the famous turn-based strategy game Sid Meier's Colonization which was released in 1994. The game was totally remade with the Civilization IV engine.

Where it drifts furthest from Sid Meier's Civilization III Complete: progression.

Released 7 years after Sid Meier's Civilization III Complete.

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#3Turmoil

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GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloMultiplayerTacticalHistoricalCo-op

Steam👍 93%· 16KOC72· 11

Year 2016Dev Gamious · PlaydigiousOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Like Sid Meier's Civilization III Complete, it's known for deep simulation, turn-based strategy and combat tactical

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

Where it drifts furthest from Sid Meier's Civilization III Complete: progression and visuals.

Released 15 years after Sid Meier's Civilization III Complete.

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#4Rebuild 3: Gangs of Deadsville

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GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloDarkNarrativeSandbox WorldPost-Apocalyptic

Steam👍 86%· 2.0KRAWG👍 48%· 25MC75

Year 2015Dev Northway GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · iOS · Android

✓ Like Sid Meier's Civilization III Complete, it's known for deep simulation, turn-based strategy and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings survival mechanics, deep RPG systems and sandbox freedom, while skipping combat tactical

It's been a few years since the zombpocalypse turned the world's cities into graveyards and sent the few survivors into hiding. Now you must gather them up and restore civilization to a ruined city, one building at a time.

Where it drifts furthest from Sid Meier's Civilization III Complete: setting and progression.

Released 14 years after Sid Meier's Civilization III Complete.

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#5ShelterClosest on progression

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GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloExplorationStealthNarrativeCozy

Steam👍 85%· 3.7KRAWG👍 62%· 128MC69IGDB75· 2

Year 2013Dev Might and Delight · 4EversGamesPlaytime ~2hOn PC · iOS · Apple Macintosh

✓ Shared with Sid Meier's Civilization III Complete: deep simulation, turn-based strategy and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings survival mechanics, adventure storytelling and roguelike runs, while skipping combat tactical

Shelter is a game where the main character is a badger who takes his cubs from one place to another. ###Gameplay On the way the cubs need to be fed - five cubs regularly want to eat. Food for them can be obtained by hunting or finding - if it's fruits and vegetables.

Where it drifts furthest from Sid Meier's Civilization III Complete: combat and setting.

Released 12 years after Sid Meier's Civilization III Complete.

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GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerTacticalHistoricalIsometric

Steam👍 95%· 17KIGDB91· 3

Year 2004Dev The Creative Assembly · SegaOn Android · PC · iOS

✓ Shared with Sid Meier's Civilization III Complete: turn-based strategy, deep simulation and combat tactical

≠ Its own twist: real-time strategy, melee combat and ranged combat, while skipping fantasy world

Released 3 years after Sid Meier's Civilization III Complete.

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Steam

#7Teamfight Tactics

GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloMultiplayerTacticalFantasyIsometric

Year 2019Dev Riot GamesOn Android · PC · iOS

✓ Shared with Sid Meier's Civilization III Complete: turn-based strategy, combat tactical and fantasy world

≠ Where it differs: brings card game strategy, while skipping deep simulation

Released 18 years after Sid Meier's Civilization III Complete.

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#8Ticket to Ride: Classic Edition

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GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloMultiplayerTacticalHistoricalIsometric

Steam👍 86%· 5.5KRAWG👍 67%· 117MC91IGDB63· 3

Year 2009Dev Plug In Digital · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Like Sid Meier's Civilization III Complete, it's known for turn-based strategy, combat tactical and historical setting

≠ Its own twist: card game strategy, adventure storytelling and vibe casual, while skipping deep simulation

Ticket to Ride is a turn-based strategy game, an adaptation of a board game of the same name. ### Gameplay The gameplay copies the board game entirely. The game takes place on a map of the United States and south Canada filled with multicolored railroads.

Released 8 years after Sid Meier's Civilization III Complete.

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GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerTacticalFantasyHistorical

Steam👍 69%· 625MC69IGDB65· 2

Year 2013Dev ZachtronicsPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Android

✓ If you enjoyed Sid Meier's Civilization III Complete, expect turn-based strategy, combat tactical and fantasy world

≠ Stands apart with real-time strategy, card game strategy and vibe casual, while skipping deep simulation

Ironclad Tactics is a fast-paced, card-based tactics game set in an alternate history Civil War - with steam-powered military robots!Key Features:Includes the 'Rise of Dmitry' and 'Blood and Ironclads' add-on campaigns! No microtransactions!

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Sid Meier's Civilization III Complete.

Released 12 years after Sid Meier's Civilization III Complete.

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#10Magic 2015 - Duels of the Planeswalkers

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GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

MultiplayerSoloTacticalFantasyIsometric

Steam👍 45%· 4.0KRAWG👍 52%· 65MC60IGDB57· 6

Year 2014Dev Stainless Games · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Xbox · iOS

✓ Like Sid Meier's Civilization III Complete, it's known for turn-based strategy, combat tactical and fantasy world

≠ Its own twist: card game strategy and combat magic, while skipping deep simulation

GARRUK'S REVENGE EXPANSION NOW AVAILABLE! Walk in the footsteps of the Multiverse's greatest hunter. Featuring additional campaign levels, challenges, and new cards to collect, you take on the role of Garruk and hunt your prey across the planes!

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Sid Meier's Civilization III Complete.

Released 13 years after Sid Meier's Civilization III Complete.

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Steam Xbox

#11Plants vs. Zombies 2: It's About Time

iRank80

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloMultiplayerTacticalHistoricalDark

IGDB80· 1

Year 2013Dev PopCap Games · Electronic ArtsOn Android · iOS

✓ If you enjoyed Sid Meier's Civilization III Complete, expect combat tactical, historical setting and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: real-time strategy, adventure storytelling and survival mechanics, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Sid Meier's Civilization III Complete: visuals and setting.

Released 12 years after Sid Meier's Civilization III Complete.

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