Civilization Alternatives

Civilization is described as 'Turn-based 4X (explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate) strategy game series where players build a thriving civilization through ages of advancements' and is a very popular Historical Game in the games category. There are more than 25 games similar to Civilization for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Web-based, Android, Linux and iPhone apps. The best Civilization alternative is FreeCiv, which is both free and Open Source. Other Civilization like games are Unciv, Europa Universalis, HUMANKIND and Endless Legend.

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  1. DomiNations icon
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    From legendary game designer Brian Reynolds (Civilization II, Rise of Nations), DomiNations is an epic new strategy game of exploration, advancement, and conquest. Lead your Nation to ultimate victory throughout all of human history – from the Stone Age to the Space Age!

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
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    Comments about DomiNations as an Alternative to Civilization
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    Civ is a time taking game but not days or months worth of work and the way the two games are built are way to different its like saying Hearts of iron 4 and civ are the same.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • DomiNations is Freemium and ProprietaryCivilization is Paid and Proprietary
  2. Hegemony icon
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    "Command armies, manage resources, and build an empire in this real-time strategy wargame from Longbow Games. Will Rome fulfil its destiny to rule the ancient world or will history be rewritten to forge a new Etruscan, Gallic, or Greek hegemony!

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  3. Europa 1400: The Guild (also titled Europa 1400 or The Guild) is a simulation game set in Europe from the year 1400 up to 1815. In it, the player tries to guide a family dynasty to power and wealth, starting from one character of limited means.

    17 Europa 1400: The Guild alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Wine
    • Steam
     
  4. Pre-Civilization is an educational historical strategy with unique game mechanic and real historical events. Develop the Greek civilization from the small village to the great city-state when it will dominate the world!

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Steam
     
  5. Statebuilder icon
     1 like

    Statebuilder is a 4X strategy game in a historical setting where players direct an empire from the early dawn of civilization to modern times. The browser-based game is built to be fast but attractive and highly playable with an advanced AI that plays just like real players...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  6. Hexonia icon
     3 likes

    Simpler version of Civilization, similar to Polytopia.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  7. Ikariam icon
     5 likes

    Ikariam is a browser based massively multiplayer online game of the strategy genre produced and maintained by Gameforge AG.

    23 Ikariam alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
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    Comments about Ikariam as an Alternative to Civilization
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    Not even remotely similar, cheap browser pay-to-win game.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Negative
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    Travian type. Wait to play. Pay to win. etc.. Online browser game, similar, but bad

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Ikariam is Freemium and ProprietaryCivilization is Paid and Proprietary
  8. OpenFront icon
     2 likes

    Online browser-based RTS game.

    7 OpenFront alternatives

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  9. Imperial Domination II is a turn-based strategy game, set after the conquests of Alexander the Great and before the rise of the Romans. Expand your empire by trade, diplomacy, knowledge or just brute force. It's up to your to decide the fate of Europe.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  10. OverThrown is a multiplayer turn based strategy game.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
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