Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI vs Sid Meier's Colonization (Classic)
8/10Match score
Higher community rating
Sid Meier's Colonization (Classic)
+1
rating points
More player ratings
Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI
635 ratings
Similarity Breakdown
Similar
Game Modes
Same
Perspective
Similar
Genres
Same
Themes
Different
Features
Shared
Game Modes
Single player
Perspective
Bird view / Isometric
Genres
SimulatorStrategyTurn-based strategy (TBS)
Themes
4X (explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate)FantasyHistorical
Features
turn-based
Key Differences
Game Modes
Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI
Multiplayer
Sid Meier's Colonization (Classic)
-Genres
Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI
-Sid Meier's Colonization (Classic)
Adventure
Features
Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI
managementd.i.c.e. awards 2017the game awards - best strategy game - nomineethe game awards - best strategy game - winnerthe game awards 2016
Sid Meier's Colonization (Classic)
city buildercolonymanagerialnative americanworld domination
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI | Sid Meier's Colonization (Classic) |
|---|---|---|
| Release Date | Oct 20, 2016 | May 14, 1994 |
| Rating | 84/100 (635 ratings) | 85/100 (51 ratings) |
| Genres | SimulatorStrategyTurn-based strategy (TBS) | AdventureSimulatorStrategyTurn-based strategy (TBS) |
| Themes | 4X (explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate)FantasyHistorical | 4X (explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate)FantasyHistorical |
| Features | managementturn-basedd.i.c.e. awards 2017the game awards - best strategy game - nomineethe game awards - best strategy game - winnerthe game awards 2016barbariansgame critics awardsthe game awards - nominee | city builderturn-basedcolonymanagerialnative americanworld dominationchristianityconstructionrandomly generated mapsmilitaryeconomy |
| Game Modes | MultiplayerSingle player | Single player |
| Player Perspective | Bird view / Isometric | Bird view / Isometric |
| Platforms | Android, Linux, Mac, Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One, iOS | Amiga, DOS, Linux, Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS |
Comparison Summary
Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI and Sid Meier's Colonization (Classic) have a 8/10 match score. Both games overlap around Single player, Bird view / Isometric, Simulator, Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS), 4X (explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate).
Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI stands out for Multiplayer, management, d.i.c.e. awards 2017, the game awards - best strategy game - nominee, while Sid Meier's Colonization (Classic) stands out for Adventure, city builder, colony, managerial.
Sid Meier's Colonization (Classic) has the higher community rating in the current dataset. Players who enjoy Single player, Bird view / Isometric, Simulator are the most likely to find value in both.