7 Games like Sid Meier's Civilization III Complete 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 50 games similar to Sid Meier's Civilization III Complete down to the 7 that fit the “PlayStation” category. Sid Meier's Civilization Revolution, Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI and Crusader Kings III 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 PlayStation

7 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 RevolutionClosest overall match

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Year 2008Dev Firaxis Games · 2K GamesOn PlayStation 3

✓ Nearly identical: deep simulation, turn-based strategy and combat tactical.

≠ Missing: exploration and discovery.

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.

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

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#2Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI

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

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

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

≠ 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 Sid Meier's Civilization III Complete: progression.

Released 19 years after Sid Meier's Civilization III Complete.

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#4Turmoil

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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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#5Ticket to Ride: Classic Edition

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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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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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#7Command & Conquer: Red Alert

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Steam👍 79%· 382

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

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

≠ Its own twist: real-time strategy and setting scifi, while skipping deep simulation

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

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