Sid Meier's Civilization® V vs Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword
8/10Match score
Higher community rating
Sid Meier's Civilization® V
+2
rating points
More player ratings
Sid Meier's Civilization® V
1,153 ratings
Quick Take
Shared Taste
MultiplayerSingle playerBird view / Isometric
Sid Meier's Civilization® V Stands Out
Science fictionWarfareturn-based
Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword Stands Out
Educationalmacromanagementmicromanagement
Higher Rated
Sid Meier's Civilization® V
Similarity Breakdown
Same
Game Modes
Same
Perspective
Same
Genres
Similar
Themes
Different
Features
Shared
Game Modes
MultiplayerSingle player
Perspective
Bird view / Isometric
Genres
SimulatorStrategyTurn-based strategy (TBS)
Themes
4X (explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate)FantasyHistorical
Features
city buildermanagementworld dominationbarbarianscatapult
Key Differences
Themes
Sid Meier's Civilization® V
Science fictionWarfare
Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword
Educational
Features
Sid Meier's Civilization® V
turn-basedbronze agenomadsbiblical quotescameldream sequencefamous quoteshistorical inaccuracypax east 2010roman empire
Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword
macromanagementmicromanagementatheismcolonycontent editorfeudalismnative americanpresidential protagonistalternate realityreligion
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Sid Meier's Civilization® V | Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword |
|---|---|---|
| Release Date | Sep 21, 2010 | Jul 18, 2007 |
| Rating | 86/100 (1,153 ratings) | 84/100 (50 ratings) |
| Genres | SimulatorStrategyTurn-based strategy (TBS) | SimulatorStrategyTurn-based strategy (TBS) |
| Themes | 4X (explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate)FantasyHistoricalScience fictionWarfare | 4X (explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate)EducationalFantasyHistorical |
| Features | city buildermanagementworld dominationbarbarianscatapultmod supportnuclear bombpoliticaltech treesmilitaryspaceshipeconomyturn-basedbronze agenomadsbiblical quotescameldream sequencefamous quoteshistorical inaccuracy | city buildermanagementworld dominationbarbarianscatapultmod supportnuclear bombpoliticaltech treesmilitaryspaceshipeconomymacromanagementmicromanagementatheismcolonycontent editorfeudalismnative americanpresidential protagonist |
| Game Modes | MultiplayerSingle player | MultiplayerSingle player |
| Player Perspective | Bird view / Isometric | Bird view / Isometric |
| Platforms | Linux, Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows) | Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows) |
Comparison Summary
Sid Meier's Civilization® V and Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword have a 8/10 match score. Both games overlap around Multiplayer, Single player, Bird view / Isometric, Simulator, Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS).
Sid Meier's Civilization® V stands out for Science fiction, Warfare, turn-based, bronze age, while Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword stands out for Educational, macromanagement, micromanagement, atheism.
Sid Meier's Civilization® V has the higher community rating in the current dataset. Players who enjoy Multiplayer, Single player, Bird view / Isometric are the most likely to find value in both.
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