44 Tactical games like Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI that you should try

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We filtered the 50 games similar to Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI down to the 44 that fit the “Tactical” category. Sid Meier's Civilization Revolution, Crusader Kings III and Advance Wars: Dual Strike top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI.

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The best tactical games like Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI

44 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI. Each one has been evaluated across 10 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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SoloMultiplayerTacticalFantasyHistoricalIsometric

IGDB81· 8

Year 2008Dev Firaxis Games · 2K GamesOn PlayStation 3

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

≠ Missing: base building.

GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloMultiplayerTacticalHistoricalManagementIsometric

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® VI, 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

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#3Advance Wars: Dual Strike

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GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloMultiplayerTacticalIsometricSci-Fi

IGDB91· 3

Year 2005Dev Intelligent Systems · Nintendo

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

≠ Stands apart with setting scifi and visual 2d, while skipping historical setting

GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloMultiplayerTacticalIsometricSci-Fi

IGDB100· 1

Year 2001Dev Intelligent Systems · Nintendo

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

≠ Its own twist: setting scifi, visual 2d and visual pixel, while skipping historical setting

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#5Sid Meier's Civilization: Beyond Earth

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SoloMultiplayerTacticalBase BuildingIsometric

Steam👍 60%· 23KIGDB83· 11OC81· 67

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

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

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and setting scifi, while skipping historical setting

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#6Sid Meier's Civilization® V

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GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloMultiplayerTacticalHistoricalFantasyBase 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® VI, expect turn-based strategy, deep simulation and combat tactical

≠ Its own twist: ranged combat, setting scifi and setting medieval, while skipping resource management

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#7Turmoil

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SoloMultiplayerTacticalHistoricalManagement

Steam👍 93%· 16KOC72· 11

Year 2016Dev Gamious · PlaydigiousOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Like Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI, 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

GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloTacticalFantasyHistoricalIsometric

Steam👍 80%· 992RAWG👍 14%· 21

Year 2016Dev TriverskePlaytime ~4hOn PC · Linux

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

≠ Where it differs: brings sandbox freedom, horror tension and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping multiplayer gameplay

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#9Travellin Cats in China

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GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloTacticalHistoricalManagementNarrative

Steam👍 92%· 1.0K

Dev KremlingamesPlaytime ~4hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

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

≠ Stands apart with deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and open world exploration, while skipping fantasy world

GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloTacticalFantasyBase BuildingManagementIsometric

Steam👍 95%· 8.2K

Year 2020Dev Jake the Dev · Jakob de LavalPlaytime ~6hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

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

≠ Stands apart with sandbox freedom, survival mechanics and vibe casual, while skipping historical setting

GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloTacticalFantasyHistoricalManagement

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® VI, expect deep simulation, turn-based strategy and combat tactical

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

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#12Your Only Move Is HUSTLE

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GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

TacticalMeleeNarrativeCozySandbox World

Steam👍 96%· 42K

Year 2023Dev Ivy SlyPlaytime ~4hOn PC

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

≠ Stands apart with sandbox freedom, strong narrative focus and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping historical setting

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#13Commander: Conquest of the Americas

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GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerTacticalHistoricalFantasyManagementBase Building

Steam👍 52%· 188MC68

Year 2010Dev Nitro GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC

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

≠ Its own twist: real-time strategy, adventure storytelling and exploration and discovery, while skipping visual isometric

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#14Cossacks: European Wars

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SoloMultiplayerTacticalHistoricalFantasyManagementIsometric

Steam👍 74%· 624IGDB80· 1

Year 2001Dev GSC Game World · cdv Software EntertainmentOn PC

✓ Like Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI, it's known for combat tactical, historical setting and fantasy world

≠ Where it differs: brings real-time strategy, while skipping deep simulation

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#15Victoria II

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GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerTacticalHistoricalManagement

Steam👍 92%· 20KIGDB76· 1

Year 2010Dev Paradox InteractiveOn Linux · PC · Mac

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

≠ Stands apart with real-time strategy, sandbox freedom and sandbox world, while skipping fantasy world

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