Galactic Civilizations III vs Galactic Civilizations® II: Ultimate Edition
9/10Match score
Higher community rating
Galactic Civilizations® II: Ultimate Edition
+16
rating points
More player ratings
Galactic Civilizations III
20 ratings
Similarity Breakdown
Similar
Game Modes
Same
Perspective
Similar
Genres
Same
Themes
Different
Features
Shared
Game Modes
Single player
Perspective
Bird view / Isometric
Genres
IndieStrategyTurn-based strategy (TBS)
Themes
4X (explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate)Science fiction
Features
planet jumpingconstructiontech treesaliensspaceship
Key Differences
Game Modes
Galactic Civilizations III
Co-operativeMultiplayer
Galactic Civilizations® II: Ultimate Edition
-Genres
Galactic Civilizations III
Simulator
Galactic Civilizations® II: Ultimate Edition
-Features
Galactic Civilizations III
macromanagementmicromanagementspace combatcivilizationsspaceship customization
Galactic Civilizations® II: Ultimate Edition
diplomacynuclear bombwaralien invasion
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Galactic Civilizations III | Galactic Civilizations® II: Ultimate Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Release Date | Mar 27, 2014 | Sep 26, 2008 |
| Rating | 74/100 (20 ratings) | 90/100 (7 ratings) |
| Genres | IndieSimulatorStrategyTurn-based strategy (TBS) | IndieStrategyTurn-based strategy (TBS) |
| Themes | 4X (explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate)Science fiction | 4X (explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate)Science fiction |
| Features | macromanagementmicromanagementspace combatcivilizationsplanet jumpingspaceship customizationancient advanced civilization technologyconstructionplanettech treesupgradeable vehiclesvehicle customizationaliensspaceshipcustomizable characters | planet jumpingconstructiondiplomacynuclear bombtech treesaliensspaceshipwaralien invasion |
| Game Modes | Co-operativeMultiplayerSingle player | Single player |
| Player Perspective | Bird view / Isometric | Bird view / Isometric |
| Platforms | PC (Microsoft Windows) | PC (Microsoft Windows) |
Comparison Summary
Galactic Civilizations III and Galactic Civilizations® II: Ultimate Edition have a 9/10 match score. Both games overlap around Single player, Bird view / Isometric, Indie, Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS), 4X (explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate).
Galactic Civilizations III stands out for Co-operative, Multiplayer, Simulator, macromanagement, while Galactic Civilizations® II: Ultimate Edition stands out for diplomacy, nuclear bomb, war.
Galactic Civilizations® II: Ultimate Edition has the higher community rating in the current dataset. Players who enjoy Single player, Bird view / Isometric, Indie are the most likely to find value in both.