Single-player games like Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword
Below are 24 single-player Steam games similar to Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword, ranked by player overlap. Every pick carries Steam's Single-player category, so multiplayer-only titles or always-online games don't sneak in. imho.run pulls the category data from Steam directly — Single-player here matches what the store labels.
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Sid Meier's Civilization® IV
Single-player alternative to Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword.
With over 6 million units sold and unprecedented critical acclaim from fans and press around the world, Sid Meier's Civilization is recognized as one of the greatest PC game franchises of all-time. Now, Sid Meier and Firaxis Games will take this incredibly fun and addictive game to new heights by adding new ways to play and win, new...
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Civilization IV®: Warlords
Single-player alternative to Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword.
Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Warlords is the first expansion pack for the award-winning game that has become an instant world-wide hit. Paying homage to some of history's greatest military leaders, the expansion delivers six unique and interesting scenarios, giving players the chance to change the course of history with the help of their...
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Old World
Single-player alternative to Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword.
Old World is a revolutionary new historical strategy game where you lead your dynasty over generations of rule against rival kings and queens. Wage massive wars, manage your court, and build a dynasty — or watch your empire crumble to dust. What legacy will you leave behind?
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Galactic Civilizations® II: Ultimate Edition
Single-player alternative to Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword.
Get the complete GalCiv II saga including Galactic Civilizations II: Dread Lords, the expansion pack Dark Avatar, and the newest expansion pack Twilight of the Arnor!
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Rome: Total War™ - Collection
Single-player alternative to Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword.
Control and conquer the greatest empire ever known to man.
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Age of Wonders III
Single-player alternative to Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword.
Age of Wonders III is the long anticipated sequel to the award-winning strategy series. Delivering a unique mix of Empire Building, Role Playing and Warfare, Age of Wonders III offers the ultimate in turn-based fantasy strategy for veterans of the series and new players alike!
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Sword of the Stars: Complete Collection
Single-player alternative to Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword.
Sword of the Stars: Complete Collection is the original Sword of the Stars games and the three expansions Born of Blood, A Murder of Crows and Argos Naval Yard. It is the year 2405, and human scientists have discovered a new technology that allows travel from star to star at speeds faster than light.
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Master of Orion
Single-player alternative to Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword.
The ascendant spacefaring 4X strategy game returns! A new chapter in the epic Master of Orion saga is poised to once again capture the imaginations of millions of gamers.
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HUMANKIND™
Single-player alternative to Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword.
Rewrite history by shaping a civilization as unique as you are. Combine 60 cultures from the Ancient Era to the Modern Age to lead your empire to victory. Build thriving cities, outsmart rivals in epic battles, spread your influence and leave your mark on HUMANKIND™.
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Rise of Man
Single-player alternative to Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword.
Rise of Man is a pre historic strategy game with city building and survival elements. Can you guide your people through the ages and conquer all the challenges ahead of them.
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Dawn of Man
Single-player alternative to Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword.
Command a settlement of ancient humans, guide them through the ages in their struggle for survival. Hunt, gather, craft tools, fight, research new techs and face the challenges the environment will throw at you.
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Heroes Of Might And Magic III
Single-player alternative to Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword.
This is the original version of the game from 1999. The pack includes the original Heroes of Might and Magic III and its two expansions: Armageddon's Blade and The Shadow of Death.
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Slipways
Single-player alternative to Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword.
Weave isolated planets into a vast trade empire. Hatch plans. Research game-breaking technologies. Still be done in time for lunch. Enjoy the endless possibilities of a space grand strategy game in 60 minutes flat.
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Crusader Kings III
Single-player alternative to Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword.
Love, fight, scheme, and claim greatness. Determine your noble house’s legacy in the sprawling grand strategy of Crusader Kings III. Death is only the beginning as you guide your dynasty’s bloodline in the rich and larger-than-life simulation of the Middle Ages.
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Tiny Civilization
Single-player alternative to Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword.
This is a historical simulation game that promotes the development of civilization based on the match-3 Game. You'll need to gather resources, use skills, discover new technology, and lead humanbeing through a 10,000-year journey to the cosmos.
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Stellaris
Single-player alternative to Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword.
Explore a galaxy full of wonders in this sci-fi grand strategy game from Paradox Development Studios. Interact with diverse alien races, discover strange new worlds with unexpected events and expand the reach of your empire. Each new adventure holds almost limitless possibilities.
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Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI
Single-player alternative to Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword.
Expand your empire, advance your culture and go head-to-head against history’s greatest leaders. Will your civilization stand the test of time?
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Sid Meier's Civilization® V
Single-player alternative to Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword.
Create, discover, and download new player-created maps, scenarios, interfaces, and more!
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XCOM® 2
Single-player alternative to Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword.
XCOM 2 is the sequel to XCOM: Enemy Unknown, the 2012 award-winning strategy game of the year. Earth has changed and is now under alien rule. Facing impossible odds you must rebuild XCOM, and ignite a global resistance to reclaim our world and save humanity.
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Sid Meier's Civilization VII
Single-player alternative to Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword.
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!
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XCOM: Enemy Unknown
Single-player alternative to Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword.
The XCOM: Enemy Unknown - Slingshot Pack is Now Available!
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XCOM®: Chimera Squad
Single-player alternative to Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword.
XCOM: Chimera Squad delivers an all-new story and turn-based tactical combat experience in the XCOM universe.
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Marvel's Midnight Suns
Single-player alternative to Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword.
FIGHT AND STRATEGIZE LIKE A SUPER HERO IN THE DARKER CORNERS OF THE MARVEL UNIVERSE. Play as The Hunter, a legendary demon slayer who must lead a team of Super Heroes and supernatural warriors facing apocalyptic threats.
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Sid Meier's Civilization®: Beyond Earth™
Single-player alternative to Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword.
Sid Meier’s Civilization: Beyond Earth is a new science-fiction-themed entry into the award winning Civilization series. As part of an expedition sent to find a home beyond Earth, lead your people into a new frontier, explore and colonize an alien planet and create a new civilization in space.