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We filtered the 50 games similar to Sid Meier's Civilization IV 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 Sid Meier's Civilization IV.

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Year 2006Dev Firaxis
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Within the “PlayStation” category, the closest game to Sid Meier's Civilization IV is Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI — scoring 84/100 on our similarity scale. Sid Meier's Civilization Revolution and Crusader Kings III follow close behind.

#1Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI84#2Sid Meier's Civilization Revolution81#3Crusader Kings III73#4Turmoil65#5Command & Conquer: Red Alert23
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The best games like Sid Meier's Civilization IV on PlayStation

5 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Sid Meier's Civilization IV. 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® VI
84
iRank88
Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI
StrategyGrand Strategy
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, 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.

Released 10 years after Sid Meier's Civilization IV.

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#2Sid Meier's Civilization Revolution
81
iRank81
Sid Meier's Civilization Revolution
StrategyGrand Strategy
SoloMultiplayerFantasyHistoricalIsometric
IGDB81· 8
Year 2008Dev Firaxis Games · 2K GamesOn PlayStation 3

✓ If you enjoyed Sid Meier's Civilization IV, 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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#3Crusader Kings III
73
iRank89
Crusader Kings III
StrategyGrand 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, 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 Sid Meier's Civilization IV: progression and setting.

Released 14 years after Sid Meier's Civilization IV.

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#4Turmoil
65
iRank86
Turmoil
StrategyGrand Strategy
SoloMultiplayerHistoricalCo-opPvP
Steam👍 93%· 16KOC72· 11
Year 2016Dev Gamious · PlaydigiousOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Like Sid Meier's Civilization IV, 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 Sid Meier's Civilization IV: progression and visuals.

Released 10 years after Sid Meier's Civilization IV.

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#5Command & Conquer: Red Alert
23
iRank79
Command & Conquer: Red Alert
StrategyRTS
SoloMultiplayerHistoricalIsometricTactical
Steam👍 79%· 382
Year 1996Dev Westwood Studios · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Sid Meier's Civilization IV, expect historical setting, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay

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

It predates Sid Meier's Civilization IV by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

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