Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI vs Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword
8/10Match score
Higher community rating
Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI
More player ratings
Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI
635 ratings
Quick Take
Shared Taste
MultiplayerSingle playerBird view / Isometric
Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI Stands Out
turn-basedd.i.c.e. awards 2017the game awards 2016
Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword Stands Out
Educationalcity buildermacromanagement
Higher Rated
Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI
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
managementbarbarians
Key Differences
Themes
Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI
-Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword
Educational
Features
Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI
turn-basedd.i.c.e. awards 2017the game awards 2016game critics awards
Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword
city buildermacromanagementmicromanagementatheismcolonycontent editorfeudalismnative americanpresidential protagonistworld domination
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI | Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword |
|---|---|---|
| Release Date | Oct 20, 2016 | Jul 18, 2007 |
| Rating | 84/100 (635 ratings) | 84/100 (50 ratings) |
| Genres | SimulatorStrategyTurn-based strategy (TBS) | SimulatorStrategyTurn-based strategy (TBS) |
| Themes | 4X (explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate)FantasyHistorical | 4X (explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate)EducationalFantasyHistorical |
| Features | managementbarbariansturn-basedd.i.c.e. awards 2017the game awards 2016game critics awards | managementbarbarianscity buildermacromanagementmicromanagementatheismcolonycontent editorfeudalismnative americanpresidential protagonistworld dominationalternate realitycatapultmod supportnuclear bombpoliticalreligionslaverytech trees |
| Game Modes | MultiplayerSingle player | MultiplayerSingle player |
| Player Perspective | Bird view / Isometric | Bird view / Isometric |
| Platforms | Android, Linux, Mac, Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One, iOS | Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows) |
Comparison Summary
Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI 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® VI stands out for turn-based, d.i.c.e. awards 2017, the game awards 2016, while Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword stands out for Educational, city builder, macromanagement, micromanagement.
Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI 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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