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Looking for games like Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI? The NextGameLike editorial team analyzed its gameplay DNA — deep simulation, tactical combat and historical setting — against over 6,700 titles. These 50 alternatives are ranked by real similarity, not marketing tags. Sid Meier's Civilization Revolution leads with 84/100, followed by the rest of the list.

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Year 2016Dev Aspyr Media

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The closest game to Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI is Sid Meier's Civilization Revolution — scoring 84/100 on our similarity scale. Sid Meier's Civilization® V and Crusader Kings III follow close behind.

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Top games similar to Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI

50 similar games foundUpdated May 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.

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Sid Meier's Civilization Revolution

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Sid Meier's Civilization Revolution
Closest overall match
StrategyGrand Strategy
SoloMultiplayerTacticalFantasyHistoricalIsometric
Year 2008Dev Firaxis Games · 2K GamesOn PlayStation 3

If Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI worked for you because of deep simulation, tactical combat and fantasy world, the same is here. Both also lean on multiplayer gameplay and an isometric view.

It predates Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Setting100Visuals100
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Sid Meier's Civilization® V

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Sid Meier's Civilization® V
StrategyGrand Strategy
SoloMultiplayerTacticalHistoricalFantasyBase BuildingIsometric
Year 2010Dev Aspyr Media · 2K GamesPlaytime ~27hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

Genre puts it alongside Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI, and so does turn-based strategy, tactical combat and historical setting. The common ground extends to multiplayer gameplay and base building. Where the two diverge is progression and combat: exploration and discovery, and ranged combat.

Same studio: Aspyr Media.

Genre100Visuals100Game mode93Setting70Combat68Progression40
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Crusader Kings III

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NGL89
Crusader Kings III
StrategyGrand Strategy
SoloMultiplayerTacticalHistoricalManagementIsometric
Year 2020Dev Paradox Developement Studios · Paradox InteractivePlaytime ~12hOn PC · PS · Xbox

What brings it close to Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI is deep simulation, tactical combat and historical setting, and the two track each other on genre, combat and game mode. Both also lean on single-player focus and resource management. The distance is in setting and progression — its own ground is a medieval setting and skill tree progression.

Released 4 years after Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals100Progression52Setting50
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Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization

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Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization
StrategyGrand Strategy
SoloMultiplayerHistoricalFantasyBase BuildingIsometric
Year 2008Dev Aspyr Media · 2K GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC · iOS · Apple Macintosh

It shares the essentials of what Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI does: turn-based strategy, historical setting and single-player focus. To that it adds base building and an isometric view. Its own ground is adventure storytelling.

Same studio: Aspyr Media.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Visuals100Progression81
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Crusader Kings II

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Crusader Kings II
StrategyGrand Strategy
MultiplayerSoloHistoricalFantasyIsometric
Year 2012Dev Paradox Development Studio · Paradox InteractivePlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

It meets Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI on turn-based strategy, historical setting and multiplayer gameplay. To that it adds an isometric view. Its own ground is deep RPG systems and a sandbox world.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Setting75
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Advance Wars

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Advance Wars
StrategyGrand Strategy
SoloMultiplayerTacticalIsometricSci-Fi
Year 2001Dev Intelligent Systems · Nintendo

Genre puts it alongside Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI, and so does deep simulation, tactical combat and single-player focus. To that it adds an isometric view. They part company on setting and visuals: this one brings a sci-fi setting and 2D presentation.

It predates Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI by 15 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals56Setting0
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Sid Meier's Colonization (Classic)

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Sid Meier's Colonization (Classic)
Closest on progression
StrategyGrand Strategy
SoloHistoricalFantasyBase BuildingManagementIsometric
Year 2014Dev MicroProse Software · Nightdive StudiosPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

The thread back to Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI runs through deep simulation, historical setting and single-player focus. Both also lean on base building and an isometric view. The distance is in game mode — its own ground is adventure storytelling and pixel art.

Genre100Setting100Progression100Visuals86Game mode54
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Turmoil

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NGL86
Turmoil
StrategyGrand Strategy
SoloMultiplayerTacticalHistoricalManagement
Year 2016Dev Gamious · PlaydigiousOn PS4 · Linux · Android

The genre is the same as Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI’s, and with it deep simulation, tactical combat and historical setting. Both also lean on resource management and single-player focus. The distance is in visuals and game mode — its own ground is co-op play and 2D presentation.

Genre100Combat100Progression78Setting75Game mode65Visuals0
9

Songs of Syx

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NGL95
Songs of Syx
StrategyGrand Strategy
SoloTacticalFantasyBase BuildingManagementIsometric
Year 2020Dev Jake the Dev · Jakob de LavalPlaytime ~6hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

It comes from the same genre as Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI and shares deep simulation, tactical combat and fantasy world. Both also lean on resource management and an isometric view. The distance is in visuals and setting — its own ground is a medieval setting and a top-down view.

Released 4 years after Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI.

Genre100Combat100Progression86Game mode54Setting37Visuals34
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Advance Wars: Dual Strike

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Advance Wars: Dual Strike
StrategyGrand Strategy
SoloMultiplayerTacticalIsometricSci-Fi
Year 2005Dev Intelligent Systems · Nintendo

On paper it is what Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI is — deep simulation, tactical combat and single-player focus — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. The common ground extends to an isometric view. Where the two diverge is setting and visuals: a sci-fi setting and 2D presentation.

It predates Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals69Setting0
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Sid Meier's Civilization: Beyond Earth

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Sid Meier's Civilization: Beyond Earth
StrategyGrand Strategy
SoloMultiplayerTacticalBase BuildingIsometric
Year 2014Dev Firaxis Games · 2K GamesOn Linux · PC · Mac

What brings it close to Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI is turn-based strategy, tactical combat and single-player focus, and the two track each other on genre, combat and game mode. The common ground extends to base building and an isometric view. Where the two diverge is setting and progression: exploration and discovery, and a sci-fi setting.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals100Progression39Setting0
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Travellin Cats in China

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NGL92
Travellin Cats in China
StrategyGrand Strategy
SoloTacticalHistoricalManagementNarrative
Dev KremlingamesPlaytime ~4hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

Same family as Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI: deep simulation, tactical combat and historical setting. To that it adds resource management and single-player focus. They part company on visuals and game mode: this one brings 2D presentation.

Genre100Combat100Setting76Progression75Game mode54Visuals0
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Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri

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Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri
StrategyGrand Strategy
SoloMultiplayerIsometricSpaceSci-Fi
Year 1999Dev Firaxis Games · Electronic ArtsOn Linux · PC · Mac

On paper it is what Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI is — turn-based strategy, single-player focus and an isometric view — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. Where the two diverge is setting and visuals: a space setting and a first-person view.

It predates Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI by 17 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals67Setting0
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Ultimate Arena

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Ultimate Arena
StrategyGrand Strategy
SoloTacticalFantasyHistoricalIsometric
Year 2016Dev TriverskePlaytime ~4hOn PC · Linux

Same family as Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI: turn-based strategy, tactical combat and fantasy world. To that it adds single-player focus and an isometric view. They part company on visuals and game mode: this one brings 2D presentation.

Genre100Combat100Setting73Game mode54Visuals47
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MASSIVE CHALICE

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MASSIVE CHALICE
StrategyGrand Strategy
SoloTacticalFantasyHistoricalManagement
Year 2015Dev Double Fine ProductionsPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

Genre puts it alongside Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI, and so does deep simulation, tactical combat and fantasy world. Both also lean on resource management and single-player focus. The distance is in progression and game mode — its own ground is magic-based combat and crafting mechanics.

Genre100Setting82Combat61Game mode54Progression35

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