Rank 01Why this
Also 4X and Grand Strategy, like Sid Meier's Civilization VII.
- $59.99 (Price checked Nov 3)
- Deck Playable
- 2016
Games like Sid Meier's Civilization VII
- 37 games
- Updated Nov 3, 2026
Players who liked Sid Meier's Civilization VII also play
The closest matches to Sid Meier's Civilization VII: Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI, Sid Meier's Civilization® V, Old World, HUMANKIND™, and Ara History Untold: Anniversary Edition . Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
- Rank 01
Rank 02Why this
Also Diplomacy and 4X, like Sid Meier's Civilization VII.
- $29.99 (Price checked Nov 3)
- Deck Playable
- 2010
Rank 03
The full ranked list: top 24 games like Sid Meier's Civilization VII
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- 1Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI
Also 4X and Grand Strategy, like Sid Meier's Civilization VII.
- 85% of 105,864 reviews
- 2Sid Meier's Civilization® V
Also Diplomacy and 4X, like Sid Meier's Civilization VII.
- 96% of 78,108 reviews
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- 13Hearts of Iron IV
Also Diplomacy and Grand Strategy, like Sid Meier's Civilization VII.
- 91% of 120,833 reviews
- 14Total War: EMPIRE – Definitive Edition
Also Grand Strategy and Military, like Sid Meier's Civilization VII.
- 90% of 12,170 reviews
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- Released: 2025
- Developer: Firaxis Games
- Price: $34.99−50%checked Nov 3
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 51% of 27,101 reviews
- Genres: Strategy, Simulation
- Metacritic 79
- Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Players highlight
- Dynamic age transitions create high stakes decisions
- Era based civilization switching forces constant adaptation
- Improved visuals and presentation
- Challenging
- Contemplative
- Stressful
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Tiny Civilization
Why this: Also Grand Strategy and Alternate History, like Sid Meier's Civilization VII.
Cities: Skylines
Why this: Also City Builder and Economy, like Sid Meier's Civilization VII.
RimWorld
Why this: Same challenging mood as Sid Meier's Civilization VII.
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Idle Civilization
Why this: Same contemplative mood as Sid Meier's Civilization VII.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Sid Meier's Civilization VII at current Steam store prices.
The Battle of Polytopia
Why this: Also Diplomacy and 4X, like Sid Meier's Civilization VII.
Total War: EMPIRE – Definitive Edition
Why this: Also Grand Strategy and Military, like Sid Meier's Civilization VII.
AI War 2
Why this: Also 4X and Grand Strategy, like Sid Meier's Civilization VII.
Free alternatives
Free games the recommender matches to Sid Meier's Civilization VII, limited to titles with at least 500 Steam reviews and 80% positive.
Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition
Why this: Also City Builder and Military, like Sid Meier's Civilization VII.
Crusader Kings II
Why this: Also Diplomacy and Grand Strategy, like Sid Meier's Civilization VII.
World of Warships
Why this: Also Military and War, like Sid Meier's Civilization VII.
Battle for Wesnoth
Why this: Also Turn-Based Tactics and Tactical, like Sid Meier's Civilization VII.
Age of Conquest IV
Why this: Also Grand Strategy and Historical, like Sid Meier's Civilization VII.
More from Firaxis Games
Other recommendable Steam games by Firaxis Games, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
XCOM® 2
Why this: Also Military and War, like Sid Meier's Civilization VII.
XCOM: Enemy Unknown
Why this: Also Turn-Based Tactics and Tactical, like Sid Meier's Civilization VII.
Sid Meier's Civilization®: Beyond Earth™
Why this: Also 4X and Grand Strategy, like Sid Meier's Civilization VII.
Sid Meier's Pirates!
Why this: Also Historical and Economy, like Sid Meier's Civilization VII.
About Sid Meier's Civilization VII
The closest matches to Sid Meier's Civilization VII: Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI, Sid Meier's Civilization® V, Old World, HUMANKIND™, and Ara History Untold: Anniversary Edition . Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Sid Meier's Civilization VII is your kind of game, the closest matches are Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI, Sid Meier's Civilization® V and Old World — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as challenging, contemplative and stressful, and single out its age transitions and diplomatic negotiation. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
Sid Meier's Civilization VII is a strategy and simulation game developed by Firaxis Games and published by 2K, released in 2025 at $69.99 USD. The game features an age-transition system where players guide their civilization through distinct historical eras, with era-based civilization switching requiring constant strategic adaptation. District optimization and diplomatic negotiation form core gameplay mechanics, while leader-independent nation choice allows players to pair leaders with civilizations outside historical restrictions. Players describe the experience as challenging and contemplative, with dynamic age transitions creating high-stakes decisions that generate tension throughout a campaign. Reviewers highlight the improved visuals and presentation, and the leader-independent nation choice mechanic expands replayability. The game is verified on Steam Deck and holds a Metacritic score of 79 based on a review score of 51% positive from 27,101 Steam reviews.
About Sid Meier's Civilization VII: The award-winning strategy game franchise returns with a revolutionary new chapter. Sid Meier's Civilization® VII empowers you to build the greatest empire the world has ever known!
Is Sid Meier's Civilization VII worth buying?
Players are split
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 50% of 27,101 Steam reviews are positive.
- Last 30 days: 49% positive across 462 new reviews, in line with its all-time score.
- Price: $69.99 (checked Nov 8).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 57 h when they wrote their review.
- Critics had played a median of 29 h before turning negative, so complaints are about the long run, not the first hours.
- Steam Deck Verified.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Dynamic age transitions create high stakes decisions
- Era based civilization switching forces constant adaptation
- Improved visuals and presentation
- Leader independent nation choice expands replayability
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“Draconian game. Locks you out even if you're not using WeMod or other game mods on this game - which, to be clear, SHOULD NOT MATTER in the least. You paid for the game, you must be able to decide how you want to play it since you're…”
“I've been hooked on Civilization since I first played Civ II on a Mac in the late 90s. There have been versions I liked more and ones that didn't excite me quite so much. But thousands and thousands of hours of gameplay over nearly three…”
People who play it also play: Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI, Sid Meier's Civilization® V, Old World
Frequently asked about Sid Meier's Civilization VII
Can I run it?
Is Sid Meier's Civilization VII verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Sid Meier's Civilization VII is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
How much does Sid Meier's Civilization VII cost?
Sid Meier's Civilization VII is listed on Steam at 34.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does Sid Meier's Civilization VII have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Sid Meier's Civilization VII supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online PvP).
What games are most similar to Sid Meier's Civilization VII?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Sid Meier's Civilization VII are Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI, Sid Meier's Civilization® V, Old World.
Who developed Sid Meier's Civilization VII?
Sid Meier's Civilization VII was developed by Firaxis Games and published by 2K.