11 Narrative games like Sid Meier's Civilization: Beyond Earth that you should try

Games like Sid Meier's Civilization: Beyond Earth · Find similar →

We filtered the 50 games similar to Sid Meier's Civilization: Beyond Earth down to the 11 that fit the “Narrative” category. Crusader Kings III, Travellin Cats in China and Your Only Move Is HUSTLE top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Sid Meier's Civilization: Beyond Earth.

iRank68/ 100

Did you find what you were looking for?

GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

The best narrative games like Sid Meier's Civilization: Beyond Earth

11 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Sid Meier's Civilization: Beyond Earth. Each one has been evaluated across 14 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 III

iRank89

GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloMultiplayerTacticalNarrativeSkill TreeIsometric

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: Beyond Earth, expect deep simulation, turn-based strategy and strong narrative focus

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

Details →

Steam

#2Travellin Cats in China

iRank92

GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloTacticalNarrativeOpen WorldHistorical

Steam👍 92%· 1.0K

Dev KremlingamesPlaytime ~4hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Like Sid Meier's Civilization: Beyond Earth, it's known for deep simulation, turn-based strategy and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with deep RPG systems, open world exploration and historical setting, while skipping adventure storytelling

Details →

Steam

#3Your Only Move Is HUSTLE

iRank96

GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

TacticalNarrativeMeleeCozySandbox World

Steam👍 96%· 42K

Year 2023Dev Ivy SlyPlaytime ~4hOn PC

✓ Like Sid Meier's Civilization: Beyond Earth, it's known for deep simulation, turn-based strategy and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with sandbox freedom, cozy, relaxing feel and sandbox world, while skipping adventure storytelling

GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloTacticalNarrativeIsometricCozy

Steam👍 80%· 992RAWG👍 14%· 21

Year 2016Dev TriverskePlaytime ~4hOn PC · Linux

✓ Like Sid Meier's Civilization: Beyond Earth, it's known for turn-based strategy, deep simulation and strong narrative focus

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

Details →

Steam

#5Rebuild 3: Gangs of Deadsville

iRank72

GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloNarrativeBase BuildingDarkSandbox World

Steam👍 86%· 2.0KRAWG👍 48%· 25MC75

Year 2015Dev Northway GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · iOS · Android

✓ Like Sid Meier's Civilization: Beyond Earth, it's known for deep simulation, turn-based strategy and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings survival mechanics, deep RPG systems and sandbox freedom, while skipping adventure storytelling

Details →

Steam GOG itch.io

#6Shelter

iRank74

GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloNarrativeExplorationStealthCozy

Steam👍 85%· 3.7KRAWG👍 62%· 128MC69IGDB75· 2

Year 2013Dev Might and Delight · 4EversGamesPlaytime ~2hOn PC · iOS · Apple Macintosh

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

≠ Where it differs: brings survival mechanics, roguelike runs and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping combat tactical

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerTacticalNarrativeSpaceSci-FiExplorationIsometric

Steam👍 86%· 194KRAWG👍 84%· 693MC78IGDB79· 11OC81· 42

Year 2016Dev Paradox Development Studio · Paradox InteractivePlaytime ~10hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Like Sid Meier's Civilization: Beyond Earth, it's known for deep simulation, turn-based strategy and strong narrative focus

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

Details →

Steam GOG

#8Stronghold HD (2012)

iRank88

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloMultiplayerTacticalNarrativeBase BuildingExplorationIsometric

Steam👍 96%· 10KRAWG👍 82%· 310MC81

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

✓ Like Sid Meier's Civilization: Beyond Earth, it's known for deep simulation, strong narrative focus and combat tactical

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

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerNarrativeSci-FiIsometric

Steam👍 97%· 3.7K

Year 1997Dev Cavedog Entertainment · GT Interactive SoftwareOn PC · Mac

✓ Shared with Sid Meier's Civilization: Beyond Earth: strong narrative focus, setting scifi and single-player focus

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

Details →

Steam

#10Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars

iRank86

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloMultiplayerTacticalNarrativeSci-FiBase BuildingIsometric

Steam👍 90%· 9.2KRAWG👍 83%· 225MC85IGDB85· 4

Year 2007Dev Electronic Arts Los Angeles · Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Xbox

✓ Like Sid Meier's Civilization: Beyond Earth, it's known for deep simulation, strong narrative focus and combat tactical

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

Details →

Steam Xbox

#11Football Club Simulator - FCS #21

iRank65

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerTacticalNarrativeIsometric

Steam👍 65%· 286

Year 2016Dev The Football Club Simulator Company · FX InteractivePlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Shared with Sid Meier's Civilization: Beyond Earth: deep simulation, strong narrative focus and combat tactical

≠ Where it differs: brings real-time strategy, sports simulation and vibe casual, while skipping turn-based strategy

Details →

Steam

Explore games similar to Sid Meier's Civilization: Beyond Earth by category

Rankings in the same genre

Best Grand Strategy Games Best Strategy Games