Sid Meier's Civilization® V vs Sid Meier's Civilization® IV
9/10Match score
Higher community rating
Sid Meier's Civilization® IV
+4
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 fictionWarfarecamel
Sid Meier's Civilization® IV Stands Out
Educationalmacromanagementmicromanagement
Higher Rated
Sid Meier's Civilization® IV
Similarity Breakdown
Same
Game Modes
Same
Perspective
Same
Genres
Similar
Themes
Similar
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 buildermanagementturn-basedbronze agenomads
Key Differences
Themes
Sid Meier's Civilization® V
Science fictionWarfare
Sid Meier's Civilization® IV
Educational
Features
Sid Meier's Civilization® V
cameldream sequencepax east 2010roman empireswordsmantooltipswhalealternate historybetrayalcross-platform multiplayer
Sid Meier's Civilization® IV
macromanagementmicromanagementhinduismjudaismtaoismanarchismatheismbuddhismcolonycommunism
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Sid Meier's Civilization® V | Sid Meier's Civilization® IV |
|---|---|---|
| Release Date | Sep 21, 2010 | Oct 25, 2005 |
| Rating | 86/100 (1,153 ratings) | 90/100 (306 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 buildermanagementturn-basedbronze agenomadsbiblical quotesfamous quoteshistorical inaccuracyworld dominationwraparound worldbarbarianscapitalismcatapultconstructiondiplomacyhistorical figures in fictional settingsmod supportnaval warfarenuclear bombpolitical | city buildermanagementturn-basedbronze agenomadsbiblical quotesfamous quoteshistorical inaccuracyworld dominationwraparound worldbarbarianscapitalismcatapultconstructiondiplomacyhistorical figures in fictional settingsmod supportnaval warfarenuclear bombpolitical |
| 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 Sid Meier's Civilization® IV have a 9/10 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, camel, dream sequence, while Sid Meier's Civilization® IV stands out for Educational, macromanagement, micromanagement, hinduism.
Sid Meier's Civilization® IV 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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