Choose Sid Meier's Civilization VII
Choose Sid Meier's Civilization VII if you want a Simulation game with Online PvP, LAN PvP, and PvP. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 27,101 Steam reviews back the pick.
Sid Meier's Civilization VII vs HUMANKIND™ 2
Sid Meier's Civilization VII and HUMANKIND™ 2 both land in Strategy on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both are Strategy games on Steam. Sid Meier's Civilization VII (2025) is 2 years older than HUMANKIND™ 2 (2027). Sid Meier's Civilization VII is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; HUMANKIND™ 2 has no Deck rating yet. No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose HUMANKIND™ 2
Choose HUMANKIND™ 2 if you want the Subtitle Options and #category_playable_at_your_own_pace side of the pairing. HUMANKIND™ 2 launched in 2027.
Both Sid Meier's Civilization VII and HUMANKIND™ 2 sit in Strategy on Steam and both list Multi-player, HDR available, and Color Alternatives, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 Sid Meier's Civilization VII |  HUMANKIND™ 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | 2027 |
| Genres | Strategy, Simulation | Strategy |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 69.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 50.5% positive (27,101 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer | Multi-player |
| Developers | Firaxis Games | AMPLITUDE Studios |
Side by side
- Both are Strategy games on Steam.
- Sid Meier's Civilization VII (2025) is 2 years older than HUMANKIND™ 2 (2027).
- Sid Meier's Civilization VII is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; HUMANKIND™ 2 has no Deck rating yet.
Sid Meier's Civilization VII vs HUMANKIND™ 2 — FAQ
- Should I play Sid Meier's Civilization VII or HUMANKIND™ 2 first?
- If you want chronology, Sid Meier's Civilization VII (2025) came out before HUMANKIND™ 2 (2027). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are Sid Meier's Civilization VII and HUMANKIND™ 2 similar?
- They overlap on Strategy on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
- Does Sid Meier's Civilization VII run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Sid Meier's Civilization VII is rated Deck Verified by Valve. HUMANKIND™ 2 doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.