Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI vs Sid Meier's Civilization® IV
8/10Match score
Higher community rating
Sid Meier's Civilization® IV
+6
rating points
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
d.i.c.e. awards 2017the game awards 2016game critics awards
Sid Meier's Civilization® IV Stands Out
Educationalcity buildermacromanagement
Higher Rated
Sid Meier's Civilization® IV
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
managementturn-basedbarbarians
Key Differences
Themes
Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI
-Sid Meier's Civilization® IV
Educational
Features
Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI
d.i.c.e. awards 2017the game awards 2016game critics awards
Sid Meier's Civilization® IV
city buildermacromanagementmicromanagementbronze agehinduismjudaismnomadstaoismanarchismatheism
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI | Sid Meier's Civilization® IV |
|---|---|---|
| Release Date | Oct 20, 2016 | Oct 25, 2005 |
| Rating | 84/100 (635 ratings) | 90/100 (306 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 | managementturn-basedbarbariansd.i.c.e. awards 2017the game awards 2016game critics awards | managementturn-basedbarbarianscity buildermacromanagementmicromanagementbronze agehinduismjudaismnomadstaoismanarchismatheismbiblical quotesbuddhismcolonycommunismcontent editorfamous quoteshistorical inaccuracy |
| 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 Sid Meier's Civilization® IV 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 d.i.c.e. awards 2017, the game awards 2016, game critics awards, while Sid Meier's Civilization® IV stands out for Educational, city builder, macromanagement, micromanagement.
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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