Simulator

Sid Meier's Civilization IV

Single PlayerMultiplayer

Critic · Metacritic

4.1

Users · RAWG

2005

Released

Platform

🔗🛒

📅 Release Info

Release DateOctober 25, 2005

Developer

Publisher

🏷️ Game Details

Genres

SimulatorStrategyTurn-based strategy (TBS)

Playable on

Show all 4 versions ▾

PC (Microsoft Windows)MacPCmacOS

Screenshots & Videos

About this game

Sid Meier and Firaxis Games will take this incredibly fun and addictive game to new heights by adding new ways to play and win, new tools to manage and expand your civilization, all-new easy to use mod capabilities and intense multiplayer modes and options

Pros & Cons

Pros

Deep interconnected systems support multiple strategic approaches.
Randomized maps and multiple victory paths support replayability.
Turn-based structure keeps strategic decisions coming each turn.
Accessible modding tools support extensive player-created content.
Improved presentation and interface make complex systems more approachable.

Cons

Interacting systems and unclear consequences challenge newcomers.
Long campaigns become repetitive during later stages.
Large empires require numerous city, unit, and worker decisions.
Combat relies on large unit stacks with limited tactical variety.

Pros & Cons are AI-assisted summaries, not our own playthrough reviews. Sources and how we make recommendations.

Where to Buy / Play

Official stores where this game is available. Links open the store page in a new tab.

Finding similar games…

Gameplay & themes

Simulator

Sid Meier's Civilization IV

Single PlayerMultiplayer

Critic · Metacritic

4.1

Users · RAWG

2005

Released

Platform

🔗🛒

📅 Release Info

Release DateOctober 25, 2005

Developer

Publisher

🏷️ Game Details

Genres

SimulatorStrategyTurn-based strategy (TBS)

Playable on

Show all 4 versions ▾

PC (Microsoft Windows)MacPCmacOS

Screenshots & Videos

About this game

Pros & Cons

Pros

Deep interconnected systems support multiple strategic approaches.
Randomized maps and multiple victory paths support replayability.
Turn-based structure keeps strategic decisions coming each turn.
Accessible modding tools support extensive player-created content.
Improved presentation and interface make complex systems more approachable.

Cons

Interacting systems and unclear consequences challenge newcomers.
Long campaigns become repetitive during later stages.
Large empires require numerous city, unit, and worker decisions.
Combat relies on large unit stacks with limited tactical variety.

Pros & Cons are AI-assisted summaries, not our own playthrough reviews. Sources and how we make recommendations.

Where to Buy / Play

Official stores where this game is available. Links open the store page in a new tab.

Games like Sid Meier's Civilization IV

Compare what you enjoyed with each game’s shared mechanics and differences. Refresh explores more matches.

Good match

Click to expand

Old World

StrategyPC

Why it matches

Build an empire and plan its growth

More about this match

Turn-based decisions
Shared historical

Good match

Click to expand

Sid Meier's Civilization V

StrategyPC

Why it matches

Build an empire and plan its growth
In this game: research or unlock technologies

More about this match

Turn-based decisions

Good match

Click to expand

Sid Meier's Civilization III Complete

StrategyPC

Why it matches

Build an empire and plan its growth

More about this match

Turn-based decisions
Shared historical

Good match

Click to expand

City of Gangsters

StrategyPC

Why it matches

Build an empire and plan its growth

More about this match

Turn-based decisions
Shared historical

Good match

Click to expand

Armello

AdventurePCPlayStation

Why it matches

Build an empire and plan its growth

More about this match

Turn-based decisions

💡 Tip: Click "Refresh" to see another selection from this game's recommendations.

Finding similar games…

Gameplay & themes

Games like Sid Meier's Civilization IV

Compare what you enjoyed with each game’s shared mechanics and differences. Refresh explores more matches.

Good match

Click to expand

Old World

StrategyPC

Why it matches

Build an empire and plan its growth

More about this match

Turn-based decisions
Shared historical

Good match

Click to expand

Sid Meier's Civilization V

StrategyPC

Why it matches

Build an empire and plan its growth
In this game: research or unlock technologies

More about this match

Turn-based decisions

Good match

Click to expand

Sid Meier's Civilization III Complete

StrategyPC

Why it matches

Build an empire and plan its growth

More about this match

Turn-based decisions
Shared historical

Good match

Click to expand

City of Gangsters

StrategyPC

Why it matches

Build an empire and plan its growth

More about this match

Turn-based decisions
Shared historical

Good match

Click to expand

Armello

AdventurePCPlayStation

Why it matches

Build an empire and plan its growth

More about this match

Turn-based decisions

💡 Tip: Click "Refresh" to see another selection from this game's recommendations.