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. UniWar icon
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    UniWar is a turn-based strategy game where players battle it out on the field with units of differents races, building bases and using the terrain to overcome their opponents towards victory. Several modes are available along with many maps to play.

    20 UniWar alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Symbian S60
    • Blackberry
    • iPad
     
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    An online multi-player real-time game played over several weeks where players battle and negotiate to capture half of all the stars in the galaxy.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  3. The Patrician icon
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    The Patrician is the title of a series of historical trading simulation computer games for the PC, Amiga and Atari ST published by Ascaron Entertainment. In the games, the player assumes the role of a merchant in any of several cities of the Hanseatic League, accumulating money...

    38 The Patrician alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  4. Dominus icon
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    Dominus is a free multiplayer browser strategy game. Grow in power by conquering other player's castles and making them your vassal. Vassals send their lord part of their income. Make everyone in the game your vassal to become the Dominus.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Online
     
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    Classic turn-based strategy game with two armies fighting against each other. Challenge yourself in campaign against AI or hot-seat battle with a friend. Using easy map editor you can create any imaginable scenario to play.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • BSD
     
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    Comments about Tanks of Freedom as an Alternative to Civilization
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    An army fighting game not a civilization building game.

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    • Tanks of Freedom is Free and Open SourceCivilization is Paid and Proprietary
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    Great Little War Game is a 3D turn based strategy game from Rubicon.

    Take charge of your army and defend your strongholds against enemy attack. Buy new equipment and troops to complete your campaigns, keep the Generalisimo safe! Battle across four different environment types spr.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  7. WebDiplomacy icon
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    webDiplomacy is a multiplayer, online version of Diplomacy, the popular turn based strategy game in which you battle to control Europe; to win you must be diplomatic and strategic.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
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    Keep Craft offers a light take on the civilization building genre with relatively simple, incremental gameplay though with loads of opportunity to expand your empire.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
     
  9. Tiny Attack icon
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    Tiny Attack is a free-to-play, turn-based strategy game that can be played in any web browser, inspired by games like Advance Wars and Weewar.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  10. Ironfell 2 icon
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    Ironfell is a time travel themed massive multi-player online real time strategy game. Travel back in time to plunder resources from the past, re-build your empire and conquer the stars.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
     
  11. GenTown icon
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    GenTown is a game about guiding civilization - indirectly, through a series of prompts. Inhabitants ask for your input, but have affairs of their own. The simulation includes diplomacy, war, trade, economy, revolutions, disasters, and more.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
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