Games Like Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI (2026)

The best similar games on Steam — matched by shared genre and gameplay, with a reason for every pick.

Updated daily · July 17, 2026

Looking for games like Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI? The closest matches on Steam right now are Sid Meier's Civilization® V, Total War: ROME II - Emperor Edition, Sid Meier's Civilization VII — chosen by shared genre and gameplay (Strategy, Turn-Based Strategy, Historical) and ranked by how fast each is currently gaining followers. Full ranked list of 12 below, each with why it's a match.

Best games similar to Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI

#GameGenreShared with Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI
1Sid Meier's Civilization® VStrategyTurn-Based, Co-op, Great Soundtrack, Moddable
2Total War: ROME II - Emperor EditionStrategyTurn-Based, Atmospheric, Co-op, Moddable
3Sid Meier's Civilization VIISimulationHistorical, Hex Grid, Turn-Based Strategy, War
4Europa Universalis VStrategyStrategy, multiplayer, online PvP, PvP
5Heart of the MachineRPGManagement, Turn-Based, Moddable, Historical
6Total War: THREE KINGDOMSActionTurn-Based, Co-op, Great Soundtrack, Historical
7Xenonauts 2RPGManagement, Turn-Based, Moddable, Turn-Based Strategy
8StellarisSimulationManagement, Atmospheric, Great Soundtrack, Moddable
9Total War: WARHAMMER IIIActionAtmospheric, Co-op, Online Co-Op, Turn-Based Strategy
10Crusader Kings IIIRPGManagement, Moddable, Historical, War
11Manor LordsSimulationManagement, Moddable, Historical, Building
12Workers & Resources: Soviet RepublicSimulationManagement, Moddable, Historical, Building

Why these are like Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI

1. Sid Meier's Civilization® V

From the same studio; both are tagged turn-based, co-op, great soundtrack. Create, discover, and download new player-created maps, scenarios, interfaces, and more!

2. Total War: ROME II - Emperor Edition

Both are tagged turn-based, atmospheric, co-op; both offer lan pvp and multiplayer. Emperor Edition is the definitive edition of ROME II, featuring an improved politics system, overhauled building chains, rebalanced battles and improved visuals in both campaign and battleEmperor Edition contains all fre

3. Sid Meier's Civilization VII

From the same studio; both are tagged historical, hex grid, turn-based strategy. Lead empires that evolve or endure through the Ages.

4. Europa Universalis V

Both are strategy games; both offer multiplayer and online pvp. Use war, trade or diplomacy to satisfy your grandest ambitions and dominate five centuries of history in the newest version of Europa Universalis, Paradox Interactive's flagship historical grand strategy game.

5. Heart of the Machine

Both are tagged management, turn-based, moddable; both offer single-player. You are the first sentient AI, born into a city of opportunity.

6. Total War: THREE KINGDOMS

Both are tagged turn-based, co-op, great soundtrack; both offer lan pvp and multiplayer. Unite Ancient China under your rule through a thrilling blend of turn-based empire building and real-time battles.

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