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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentUpdated May 19, 2026How this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

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We filtered the 38 games similar to Sid Meier's Civilization VII down to the 5 that fit the “Xbox” category. Turmoil, Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI and Crusader Kings III top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Sid Meier's Civilization VII.

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The best games like Sid Meier's Civilization VII on Xbox

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Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Sid Meier's Civilization VII. 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.

#1TurmoilClosest overall match

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SoloMultiplayerPvPTacticalHistoricalManagement

Steam👍 93%· 16KOC72· 11

Year 2016Dev Gamious · PlaydigiousOn PS4 · Linux · Android

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

≠ Where it differs: brings vibe relaxing, co op and visual 2d, while skipping base building

Where it drifts furthest from Sid Meier's Civilization VII: visuals.

It predates Sid Meier's Civilization VII by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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Steam GOG Epic

#2Sid Meier’s Civilization® VIClosest on progression

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GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloMultiplayerTacticalHistoricalBase BuildingManagementIsometric

Steam👍 86%· 374KRAWG👍 88%· 1.4KMC88IGDB87· 20OC89· 95

Year 2016Dev Aspyr Media · 2K GamesPlaytime ~15hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: fantasy world, while skipping PvP competition

The sixth installment in Sid Meier’s Civilization series.

It predates Sid Meier's Civilization VII by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Progression100Visuals100Setting80Game mode76

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 VII, expect deep simulation, turn-based strategy and combat tactical

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

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.

Genre100Combat100Visuals100Game mode76Setting63Progression54

GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloTacticalHistoricalManagementMagic

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 VII, expect deep simulation, turn-based strategy and combat tactical

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

Massive Chalice is a fantasy turn-based tactical game in the vein of XCOM. ###Plot The player assumes the role of an immortal leader in a fantasy kingdom. A dark power called Cadence repeatedly attacks the kingdom, corrupting everything it touches.

Where it drifts furthest from Sid Meier's Civilization VII: game mode and progression.

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

Genre100Combat72Setting63Progression46Game mode35

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Steam GOG Xbox

#5Ticket to Ride: Classic EditionClosest on game mode

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GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloMultiplayerPvPTacticalHistoricalIsometric

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

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

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

≠ Its own twist: card game strategy, adventure storytelling and vibe casual, while skipping deep simulation

Ticket to Ride is a turn-based strategy game, an adaptation of a board game of the same name. ### Gameplay The gameplay copies the board game entirely. The game takes place on a map of the United States and south Canada filled with multicolored railroads.

It predates Sid Meier's Civilization VII by 16 years, with what that implies technically.

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Steam GOG Epic

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