


Sid Meier's Civilization® V vs Civilization IV®: Warlords

Higher community rating
Sid Meier's Civilization® V
+9
rating points
More player ratings
Sid Meier's Civilization® V
1,153 ratings

Quick Take
Shared Taste
Sid Meier's Civilization® V Stands Out
Civilization IV®: Warlords Stands Out
Higher Rated
Similarity Breakdown
Same
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Sid Meier's Civilization® V
Civilization IV®: Warlords
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Sid Meier's Civilization® V
Civilization IV®: Warlords
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Sid Meier's Civilization® V | Civilization IV®: Warlords |
|---|---|---|
| Release Date | Sep 21, 2010 | Jul 24, 2006 |
| Rating | 86/100 (1,153 ratings) | 77/100 (41 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 | managementmod supportnuclear bombpoliticaltech treesmodern militarymodern warfarespaceshipeconomycity builderturn-basedbronze agenomadsbiblical quotescameldream sequencefamous quoteshistorical inaccuracypax east 2010roman empire | managementmod supportnuclear bombpoliticaltech treesmodern militarymodern warfarespaceshipeconomyatheismcolonycontent editorpresidential protagonistslip cover packagingalternate realityreligionslavery |
| 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®: Warlords 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, city builder, turn-based, while Civilization IV®: Warlords stands out for Educational, atheism, colony, content editor.
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.
