What are the best games like Civilization? As the undisputed king of 4X games, there are many who’ve tried to copy what Sid Meier created and plenty who want to play a Civ-like experience that wasn’t created by Firaxis. We’ve delved into some of the best 4X games out there to save you the trouble of looking around.
Games like Civilization offer a unique vision of turn-based strategy where you start from humble origins and lead a people through the ages, enriching your empire with cultural or technological advancements—and quite often, fighting other civilizations. While we have a dedicated list of great 4X games in general (where you’ll, of course, find Civilization), there are plenty of Civ alternatives out there that are worth your time.
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