5 Games like Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword on PlayStation that you should try

What brings it close to Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword is deep simulation, historical setting and single-player focus, and the two track each other on genre, game mode and setting. The common ground extends to base building and an isometric view. It sets itself apart with tactical combat and resource management.

What brings it close to Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword is deep simulation, fantasy world and single-player focus, and the two track each other on genre, game mode and setting. To that it adds an isometric view. Its own ground is tactical combat.

Genre puts it alongside Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword, and so does deep simulation, historical setting and single-player focus. Both also lean on an isometric view. The distance is in progression and setting — its own ground is a medieval setting and resource management.

The genre is the same as Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword’s, and with it deep simulation, historical setting and single-player focus. They part company on progression and visuals: this one brings co-op play and resource management.

What carries over from Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword is historical setting, single-player focus and an isometric view. Where the two diverge is genre and setting: real-time strategy and a sci-fi setting.