There's no shortage of games like Civilization. Sid Meier did, after all, spark a strategy revolution with the first game in the long-running series, and there have been plenty of competitors in the years since. However, as we wait for the release of Civilization 7, finding gaming alternatives to the iconic series can be overwhelming.
When it comes to making a list of possible replacements, we're looking for some of the best 4X games, which is to say, games that are built around Exploring, Expanding, Exploiting, and Exterminating. If you're tired of replaying Civilization 6 and are looking for something new to dig your conquering powers into, give one of these 10 best games like Civilization a play today.
