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Sid Meier's Civilization II is hard to replace: few games combine turn-based strategy and single-player focus in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 4 gameplay attributes and found 48 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising, Hearthstone and Master of Orion 2 lead the list, with Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising reaching a 92/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Sid Meier's Civilization II special.

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GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

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SoloMultiplayer

Year 1996Dev MicroProse Software, Inc.

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The closest game to Sid Meier's Civilization II is Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising — scoring 92/100 on our similarity scale. Hearthstone and Master of Orion 2 follow close behind.

#1Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising92 #2Hearthstone92 #3Master of Orion 292 #4Legends of Runeterra92 #5Master of Orion92

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Games like Sid Meier's Civilization II

48 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

#1Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising

92

Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising

GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloMultiplayerIsometricTacticalSci-Fi

IGDB91· 2

Year 2003Dev Intelligent Systems · Nintendo

✓ Same family of turn-based strategy games: turn-based strategy, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Its own twist: combat tactical and setting scifi

92

Hearthstone

GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloMultiplayerIsometricMagicFantasy

IGDB88· 9

Year 2014Dev Blizzard EntertainmentOn Android · PC · iOS

✓ Same family of turn-based strategy games: turn-based strategy, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Its own twist: card game strategy, combat magic and fantasy world

#3Master of Orion 2

92

Master of Orion 2

GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

MultiplayerSoloIsometricSci-FiSpace

Steam👍 96%· 1.7KRAWG👍 75%· 65

Year 1996Dev SimTex · WargamingPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Same family of turn-based strategy games: turn-based strategy, multiplayer gameplay and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: setting scifi and setting space

#4Legends of Runeterra

92

Legends of Runeterra

GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloMultiplayerIsometricFantasyFree to Play

IGDB83· 3OC88· 12

Year 2020Dev Riot GamesOn Android · PC · iOS

✓ Both are turn-based strategy games — sharing turn-based strategy, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Where it differs: brings card game strategy, fantasy world and free to play

#5Master of Orion

92

Master of Orion

GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloMultiplayerIsometricSci-FiSpace

Steam👍 90%· 441IGDB84· 2OC79· 19

Year 1993Dev Simtex · Wargaming.netOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ Both are turn-based strategy games — sharing turn-based strategy, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Where it differs: brings setting scifi, setting space and exploration and discovery

91

Worms

GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloMultiplayerTacticalMelee2D

Steam👍 83%· 694IGDB80· 2

Year 1995Dev Team17 · TelegamesOn PC · Mac

✓ Same family of turn-based strategy games: turn-based strategy, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Where it differs: brings combat tactical, melee combat and visual 2d, while skipping visual isometric

91

Battle Chess

GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloMultiplayerIsometricFantasyHistorical

Steam👍 80%· 107

Year 1988Dev Interplay · Fujitsu InteractiveOn PC

✓ Both are turn-based strategy games — sharing turn-based strategy, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Stands apart with card game strategy, fantasy world and historical setting

92

Duelyst

GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

MultiplayerSoloIsometricTacticalPixel Art

Steam👍 82%· 4.7KRAWG👍 55%· 102MC82IGDB82· 7OC80· 16

Year 2016Dev Counterplay Games · BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment USPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Same family of turn-based strategy games: turn-based strategy, multiplayer gameplay and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with card game strategy, combat tactical and visual pixel

#9Egyptian Senet

91

Egyptian Senet

GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloMultiplayerCasualRelaxingCozy

Steam👍 78%· 365

Year 2015Dev Ezzat StudiosPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Both are turn-based strategy games — sharing turn-based strategy, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Stands apart with card game strategy, deep simulation and sports simulation, while skipping visual isometric

#10The Elder Scrolls: Legends

92

The Elder Scrolls: Legends

GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloMultiplayerIsometricFantasyFree to Play

Steam👍 75%· 11KRAWG👍 42%· 283MC82IGDB77· 3OC80· 19

Year 2017Dev Bethesda SoftworksPlaytime ~2hOn PC · iOS · Android

✓ Same family of turn-based strategy games: turn-based strategy, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Stands apart with card game strategy, fantasy world and free to play

#11Ticket to Ride: Classic Edition

88

Ticket to Ride: Classic Edition

GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloMultiplayerIsometricOfflinePvP

Steam👍 86%· 5.5KRAWG👍 67%· 117MC91IGDB63· 3

Year 2009Dev Plug In Digital · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of turn-based strategy games: turn-based strategy, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Its own twist: card game strategy, adventure storytelling and vibe casual

#12Endless Space 2

86

Endless Space 2

GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloMultiplayerIsometricCo-opSci-Fi

Steam👍 83%· 23KIGDB80· 7OC82· 46

Year 2017Dev Amplitude Studios · SegaOn PC · Mac

✓ Both are turn-based strategy games — sharing turn-based strategy, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Where it differs: brings setting scifi and co op

#13Worms Armageddon

83

Worms Armageddon

GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

MultiplayerSoloCo-opOfflineTactical

Steam👍 94%· 11K

Year 1999Dev InfogramesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the turn-based strategy games cluster, with turn-based strategy, multiplayer gameplay and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, shooter and combat tactical, while skipping visual isometric

91

Abalone

GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloMultiplayerCasual

Steam👍 61%· 161

Year 2013Dev Asmodee DigitalPlaytime ~5hOn PC · iOS · Android

✓ Same family of turn-based strategy games: turn-based strategy, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Stands apart with card game strategy and vibe casual, while skipping visual isometric

#15Magic: The Gathering - Duels of the Planeswalkers 2013

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Magic: The Gathering - Duels of the Planeswalkers 2013

GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloMultiplayerIsometricCo-opTactical

Steam👍 87%· 1.3KRAWG👍 63%· 56MC77IGDB80· 4

Year 2012Dev Stainless Games · Wizards of the CoastPlaytime ~8hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of turn-based strategy games: turn-based strategy, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Its own twist: card game strategy, combat tactical and combat magic

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Sid Meier's Civilization II?: The closest game to Sid Meier's Civilization II is Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising, scoring 92/100 on our similarity scale. They share 4 gameplay attributes, including turn-based strategy, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Sid Meier's Civilization II?: The three closest games to Sid Meier's Civilization II are: 1. Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising (92/100, 4 shared attributes) 2. Hearthstone (92/100, 4 shared attributes) 3. Master of Orion 2 (92/100, 4 shared attributes). All share Sid Meier's Civilization II's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 48 candidates across 4 dimensions.
Is Hearthstone similar to Sid Meier's Civilization II?: Yes, very much so — Hearthstone scores 92/100 similarity to Sid Meier's Civilization II. They share 4 attributes, including turn-based strategy and single-player focus. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What Turn-Based Strategy games are similar to Sid Meier's Civilization II?: The best Turn-Based Strategy games similar to Sid Meier's Civilization II are Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising, Hearthstone, Master of Orion 2 and Legends of Runeterra. All share the Turn-Based Strategy genre alongside other key Sid Meier's Civilization II attributes like turn-based strategy, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay.
How is similarity to Sid Meier's Civilization II calculated?: We compare Sid Meier's Civilization II against every game in our catalog using 4 gameplay attributes: genre, atmosphere, world structure, play modes, combat style, and more. Each category is weighted differently — genre matters more than visual style, for instance. The result is a 0-100 score reflecting how closely a game replicates the Sid Meier's Civilization II experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.