Sid Meier's Civilization IV
Sid Meier's Civilization IV is a 2005 turn-based strategy game developed by Firaxis Games, widely praised as one of the finest entries in the legendary 4X series. Players guide a chosen civilization from the founding of a single city in ancient times to the space age, pursuing domination, culture, science, or diplomacy.
The game moved the series into full three dimensions and introduced religion, great people who could found academies or trigger golden ages, and a refined culture system that expanded national borders and could win cities over peacefully. Its acclaimed soundtrack, featuring the Grammy-winning main theme Baba Yetu, and its highly moddable engine, largely written in Python and XML, spawned countless fan projects and total conversions such as Fall from Heaven.
Civilization IV is often cited among the greatest strategy games ever made and is credited with popularizing the just-one-more-turn appeal of the series. It remains available through digital storefronts, still enjoyed by strategy fans and modders alike.
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Modern alternatives to Sid Meier's Civilization IV, with the devices they run on and their price. Ordered editorially by how well each one stands in for the original, with community votes weighted in as they accumulate.
Prices, platform availability and Steam Deck compatibility can change at any time. Always check the store page before buying.
| Alternative | Price | Steam Deck | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sid Meier's Civilization VI | € 49,99 | Steam Deck Playable | PC, Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch |
| Old World Indie | € 39,99 | Steam Deck Playable | PC, Mac |
| Humankind | € 49,99 | Steam Deck Playable | PC, Mac |
Sid Meier's Civilization VI
€ 49,99The modern entry with district stacking and dynamic city planning.
Sid Meier's Civilization VI runs on PC, Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch.
Old World Indie
€ 39,99An indie 4X blending historical empire-building with dynastic character drama.
Old World runs on PC, Mac. Not available on Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch.
Humankind
€ 49,99A historical 4X letting players blend cultures across the ages.
Humankind runs on PC, Mac. Not available on Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch.
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