What games are like Sid Meier's Civilization VII?

The best games like Sid Meier's Civilization VII on Steam right now include Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI, Heart of the Machine, Sid Meier's Civilization® V. They share Sid Meier's Civilization VII's genre and gameplay (Grand Strategy, Historical, 4X) and are ranked using live Steam similarity and current follower momentum, updated daily.

How are these similar games chosen?

Each game is scored by how many Steam genres and gameplay modes it shares with Sid Meier's Civilization VII, plus a bonus for the same developer, then tie-broken by how fast it is gaining Steam followers right now.

Games Like Sid Meier's Civilization VII (2026)

The best similar games on Steam — matched by shared genre and gameplay, with a reason for every pick.

Updated daily · July 17, 2026

Looking for games like Sid Meier's Civilization VII? The closest matches on Steam right now are Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI, Heart of the Machine, Sid Meier's Civilization® V — chosen by shared genre and gameplay (Grand Strategy, Historical, 4X) and ranked by how fast each is currently gaining followers. Full ranked list of 12 below, each with why it's a match.

Best games similar to Sid Meier's Civilization VII

#	Game	Genre	Shared with Sid Meier's Civilization VII
1	Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI	Strategy	Historical, Hex Grid, Turn-Based Strategy, War
2	Heart of the Machine	RPG	Economy, Diplomacy, Historical, Hex Grid
3	Sid Meier's Civilization® V	Strategy	Economy, Diplomacy, Historical, Hex Grid
4	Hearts of Iron IV ▲	Simulation	Diplomacy, Historical, War, Alternate History
5	Victoria 3	Simulation	Economy, Diplomacy, Historical, Political Sim
6	Terra Invicta	Simulation	Economy, Diplomacy, Historical, 4X
7	Xenonauts 2	RPG	Turn-Based Tactics, 4X, Turn-Based Strategy, War
8	Solar Nations 2	Simulation	PvP, Historical, Political Sim, War
9	Total War: ROME II - Emperor Edition	Strategy	Turn-Based Tactics, Historical, Turn-Based Strategy, War
10	Hell Let Loose	Action	PvP, Historical, War, Tactical
11	Crusader Kings III	RPG	Economy, Historical, War, Grand Strategy
12	Company of Heroes 3	Action	PvP, Turn-Based Tactics, Historical, Turn-Based Strategy

Why these are like Sid Meier's Civilization VII

1. Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI

From the same studio; both are tagged historical, hex grid, turn-based strategy. Expand your empire, advance your culture and go head-to-head against history’s greatest leaders.

2. Heart of the Machine

Both are tagged economy, diplomacy, historical; both offer single-player. You are the first sentient AI, born into a city of opportunity.

3. Sid Meier's Civilization® V

From the same studio; both are tagged economy, diplomacy, historical. Create, discover, and download new player-created maps, scenarios, interfaces, and more!

4. Hearts of Iron IV

Both are tagged diplomacy, historical, war; both offer crossplay and multiplayer. Victory is at your fingertips!

5. Victoria 3

Both are tagged economy, diplomacy, historical; both offer crossplay and multiplayer. Paradox Development Studio invites you to build your ideal society in the tumult of the exciting and transformative 19th century.

6. Terra Invicta

Both are tagged economy, diplomacy, historical; both offer single-player. An alien invasion has fractured humanity into seven ideological factions each with a unique vision for the future.

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