38 Multiplayer games like Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization that you should try

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We filtered the 48 games similar to Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization down to the 38 that fit the “Multiplayer” category. Sid Meier's Civilization Revolution, Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI and Crusader Kings II top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization.

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The best multiplayer games like Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization

38 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization. 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 Revolution

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GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloMultiplayerFantasyHistoricalIsometric

IGDB81· 8

Year 2008Dev Firaxis Games · 2K GamesOn PlayStation 3

✓ If you enjoyed Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization, expect deep simulation, turn-based strategy and fantasy world

≠ Stands apart with combat tactical, while skipping adventure storytelling

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#2Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI

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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 Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization, it's known for deep simulation, turn-based strategy and historical setting

≠ Its own twist: combat tactical and resource management, while skipping adventure storytelling

GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

MultiplayerSoloHistoricalFantasyIsometric

Steam👍 91%· 74KRAWG👍 64%· 755MC82IGDB84· 2

Year 2012Dev Paradox Development Studio · Paradox InteractivePlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

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

≠ Stands apart with deep RPG systems, sandbox freedom and sandbox world, while skipping adventure storytelling

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#4Sid Meier's Civilization® V

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SoloMultiplayerHistoricalFantasyBase BuildingIsometric

Steam👍 96%· 209KRAWG👍 91%· 2.0KMC90IGDB87· 5

Year 2010Dev Aspyr Media · 2K GamesPlaytime ~27hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

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

≠ Its own twist: combat tactical, ranged combat and setting scifi, while skipping adventure storytelling

GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloMultiplayerHistoricalIsometricTactical

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 IV: Colonization, expect deep simulation, turn-based strategy and historical setting

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

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#6Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri

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SoloMultiplayerIsometricSpaceSci-Fi

Steam👍 91%· 581IGDB91· 1

Year 1999Dev Firaxis Games · Electronic ArtsOn Linux · PC · Mac

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

≠ Its own twist: setting space, setting scifi and post-apocalyptic world, while skipping adventure storytelling

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#7Advance Wars: Dual Strike

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SoloMultiplayerIsometricTacticalSci-Fi

IGDB91· 3

Year 2005Dev Intelligent Systems · Nintendo

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

≠ Stands apart with combat tactical, setting scifi and visual 2d, while skipping adventure storytelling

GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloMultiplayerIsometricTacticalSci-Fi

IGDB100· 1

Year 2001Dev Intelligent Systems · Nintendo

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

≠ Its own twist: combat tactical, setting scifi and visual 2d, while skipping adventure storytelling

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#9Sid Meier's Civilization: Beyond Earth

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SoloMultiplayerBase BuildingIsometricTactical

Steam👍 60%· 23KIGDB83· 11OC81· 67

Year 2014Dev Firaxis Games · 2K GamesOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ Shared with Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization: turn-based strategy, deep simulation and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, combat tactical and setting scifi, while skipping historical setting

GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloMultiplayerSci-FiThird Person

IGDB60· 1

Year 2000Dev HAL Laboratory · Gradiente

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

≠ Where it differs: brings setting scifi and visual third person, while skipping adventure storytelling

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#11Turmoil

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SoloMultiplayerHistoricalCo-opPvP

Steam👍 93%· 16KOC72· 11

Year 2016Dev Gamious · PlaydigiousOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Like Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization, 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 adventure storytelling

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerHistoricalFantasyBase BuildingIsometric

Steam👍 75%· 807MC72IGDB70· 1

Year 2009Dev Haemimont Games · Kalypso MediaPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Shared with Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization: deep simulation, historical setting and fantasy world

≠ Stands apart with real-time strategy and visual first person, while skipping turn-based strategy

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#13Napoleon: Total War

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GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerHistoricalFantasyIsometric

Steam👍 92%· 27KIGDB83· 3

Year 2010Dev The Creative Assembly · Feral InteractiveOn PC · Mac

✓ Like Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization, it's known for turn-based strategy, historical setting and fantasy world

≠ Stands apart with real-time strategy, combat tactical and melee combat, while skipping deep simulation

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerFantasyHistoricalBase BuildingIsometric

IGDB72· 2

Year 2009Dev Related Designs · Ubisoft EntertainmentPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Nintendo

✓ Like Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization, it's known for deep simulation, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Its own twist: real-time strategy and resource management, while skipping turn-based strategy

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#15Impossible Creatures Steam Edition

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SoloMultiplayerHistoricalFantasyBase BuildingIsometric

Steam👍 96%· 1.8KRAWG👍 75%· 32MC72IGDB73· 3

Year 2003Dev THQ NordicPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ If you enjoyed Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization, expect deep simulation, historical setting and fantasy world

≠ Where it differs: brings real-time strategy, melee combat and combat tactical, while skipping turn-based strategy

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Steam GOG

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