Games like Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword
by Firaxis Games
Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword is a top-down 3D historical 4X turn-based strategy: expand civilization, manage espionage and achieve world domination. Sid Meier's Civilization® IV and Civilization IV®: Warlords play most like Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword. Of the 11 closest games below, most share its 4x and turn-based strategy.
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Closest matches
Sid Meier's Civilization® IV
Oct 25, 2006 · Firaxis Games
Both: Turn-Based Strategy · Turn-Based · 4X
Top-down 3D historical 4X turn-based strategy, detailed living 3D. Manage civilization, expand civilization and play multiplayer.
StrategyTurn-Based StrategyTurn-Based4XHistoricalMultiplayerSingleplayerModdableGrand StrategyClassic👍 2,797Civilization IV®: Warlords
Apr 6, 2007 · Firaxis Games
Both: Turn-Based · 4X · Turn-Based Strategy
Top-down 3D historical 4X turn-based strategy, realistic 3D graphics. Expanding civilization, military conquest and managing leaders.
StrategyTurn-Based4XTurn-Based StrategyHistoricalSingleplayerMultiplayerGrand StrategyLocal Multiplayer👍 406HUMANKIND™
Aug 17, 2021 · AMPLITUDE Studios
Both: Turn-Based Strategy · 4X · Historical
Top-down 3D historical 4X turn-based strategy. Building civilizations, managing cultures and tactical battles.
StrategyTurn-Based Strategy4XMultiplayerCity BuilderHistoricalGrand StrategyManagementSingleplayerTurn-Based👍 22,181Millennia
Mar 26, 2024 · C Prompt Games
Both: Turn-Based Strategy · 4X · Grand Strategy
Top-down 2D historical 4X turn-based strategy, detailed digital painting. Building a civilization, managing economy and researching technologies.
StrategyTurn-Based Strategy4XGrand StrategySimulationAlternate HistoryHistoricalTurn-BasedEconomyWar👍 2,981Ara History Untold: Anniversary Edition
Sep 24, 2024 · Oxide Games
Both: 4X · Grand Strategy · Historical
Top-down 3D historical 4X grand strategy, vivid realistic detail. Managing national economy, developing technology and building nation.
Strategy4XGrand StrategyAlternate HistoryHistoricalSingleplayerResource ManagementTurn-Based TacticsDiplomacyManagement👍 2,142Sid Meier's Colonization (Classic)
Oct 9, 2014 · MicroProse Software, Inc
Both: Turn-Based Strategy · Classic · 4X
Top-down 2D historical 4X turn-based strategy, pixel graphics. Explore new lands, manage resources and establish trade routes.
SimulationTurn-Based StrategyAdventureStrategyClassicRetro4XHistoricalSingleplayerEconomy👍 1,046