42 Games with a historical setting like Sid Meier's Civilization® V that you should try

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We filtered the 50 games similar to Sid Meier's Civilization® V down to the 42 that fit the “Historical” category. Crusader Kings II, MASSIVE CHALICE and Stronghold 3 Gold top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Sid Meier's Civilization® V.

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The best games with a historical setting like Sid Meier's Civilization® V

42 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Sid Meier's Civilization® V. Each one has been evaluated across 16 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.

#1Crusader Kings II

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GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

MultiplayerSoloHistoricalFantasyMedievalIsometric

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® V, expect turn-based strategy, deep simulation and historical setting

≠ Stands apart with deep RPG systems, sandbox freedom and sandbox world, while skipping combat tactical

GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloTacticalFantasyHistoricalMedieval

Steam👍 72%· 1.9KRAWG👍 36%· 131MC73IGDB70· 3OC74· 32

Year 2015Dev Double Fine ProductionsPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

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

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, roguelike runs and deep RPG systems, while skipping ranged combat

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerCo-opTacticalRangedHistoricalFantasyMedievalBase BuildingExplorationIsometric

Steam👍 33%· 4.8KRAWG👍 28%· 50IGDB52· 3

Year 2012Dev FireFly StudiosPlaytime ~4hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ If you enjoyed Sid Meier's Civilization® V, expect deep simulation, combat tactical and ranged combat

≠ Where it differs: brings real-time strategy, sandbox freedom and sandbox world, while skipping turn-based strategy

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#4Empire Earth

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerTacticalRangedHistoricalSci-FiMedievalIsometric

Year 2001Dev Stainless Steel Studios · Sierra EntertainmentOn PC

✓ Shared with Sid Meier's Civilization® V: combat tactical, ranged combat and historical setting

≠ Stands apart with real-time strategy, while skipping turn-based strategy

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#5Rise of Nations

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GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerTacticalRangedFantasyHistoricalMedievalIsometric

IGDB92· 3

Year 2003Dev Big Huge Games · Microsoft Game StudiosOn PC · Mac

✓ Shared with Sid Meier's Civilization® V: combat tactical, ranged combat and fantasy world

≠ Stands apart with real-time strategy, while skipping turn-based strategy

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#6Stronghold Crusader

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GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloMultiplayerTacticalRangedHistoricalMedievalFantasyBase BuildingIsometric

Steam👍 98%· 21KIGDB80· 1

Year 2002Dev Firefly Studios · Take-Two InteractiveOn PC

✓ Shared with Sid Meier's Civilization® V: deep simulation, combat tactical and ranged combat

≠ Its own twist: sandbox freedom, real-time strategy and tower defense planning, while skipping turn-based strategy

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloMultiplayerTacticalRangedMedievalHistoricalFantasyBase BuildingExplorationIsometric

Steam👍 96%· 10K

Year 2001Dev Firefly Studios · Take-Two InteractiveOn PC · Mac

✓ Shared with Sid Meier's Civilization® V: deep simulation, combat tactical and ranged combat

≠ Its own twist: real-time strategy, sandbox freedom and tower defense planning, while skipping turn-based strategy

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerCo-opTacticalSci-FiFantasyHistorical

Steam👍 69%· 625MC69IGDB65· 2

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

✓ If you enjoyed Sid Meier's Civilization® V, expect turn-based strategy, combat tactical and setting scifi

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

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerCo-opTacticalHistoricalFantasyMedievalIsometric

Steam👍 82%· 37KIGDB77· 10OC79· 47

Year 2015Dev The Creative Assembly · SegaOn Linux · PC · Mac

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

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

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#10Europa Universalis IV

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GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerCo-opTacticalHistoricalFantasyMedievalIsometric

Steam👍 88%· 136KRAWG👍 83%· 396MC87IGDB85· 2

Year 2013Dev Paradox Development Studio · Paradox InteractivePlaytime ~6hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

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

≠ Where it differs: brings real-time strategy, sandbox freedom and sandbox world, while skipping ranged combat

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#11Stronghold HD (2012)

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GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloMultiplayerTacticalMedievalHistoricalFantasyBase BuildingExplorationIsometric

Steam👍 96%· 10KRAWG👍 82%· 310MC81

Year 2012Dev FireFly StudiosPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Like Sid Meier's Civilization® V, it's known for deep simulation, combat tactical and setting medieval

≠ Stands apart with real-time strategy, sandbox freedom and tower defense planning, while skipping turn-based strategy

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#12East India Company

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GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerTacticalHistoricalMedievalFantasyBase BuildingExploration

Steam👍 52%· 205MC67

Year 2009Dev Nitro GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC

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

≠ Its own twist: real-time strategy, adventure storytelling and resource management, while skipping ranged combat

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#13Stonehearth

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GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerCo-opHistoricalMedievalFantasyBase BuildingExplorationIsometric

Steam👍 75%· 13KRAWG👍 60%· 30

Year 2015Dev Radiant EntertainmentPlaytime ~6hOn PC

✓ Shared with Sid Meier's Civilization® V: deep simulation, historical setting and setting medieval

≠ Where it differs: brings real-time strategy, sandbox freedom and survival mechanics, while skipping turn-based strategy

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#14Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2

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GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerFantasyHistoricalSci-FiIsometric

IGDB90· 1

Year 2000Dev Westwood Pacific · Electronic ArtsOn PC

✓ Like Sid Meier's Civilization® V, it's known for fantasy world, historical setting and setting scifi

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

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#15Medieval: Total War

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GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerTacticalHistoricalFantasyMedievalIsometric

Steam👍 71%· 2.4KIGDB90· 1

Year 2002Dev The Creative Assembly · ActivisionOn PC

✓ Shared with Sid Meier's Civilization® V: turn-based strategy, combat tactical and historical setting

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

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