Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization

Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization is the third offering in the award winning Civilization IV series. A re-imagining of the classic Colonization game Sid Meier created in 1994, Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization is a total conversion of the Civilization IV engine into a game experience in which players will lead a European...

Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization is a strategy, turn-based strategy and turn-based game developed by Firaxis Games and published by 2K.
Released on September 23rd 2008 is available on Windows and MacOS in 5 languages: English, French, German, Spanish - Spain and Italian.

It has received 1,325 reviews of which 1,149 were positive and 176 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. 😎

The game is currently priced at 19.99€ on Steam.

The Steam community has classified Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization into these genres:

Strategy Turn-Based Strategy Turn-Based 4X Historical Multiplayer Singleplayer Moddable Grand Strategy Simulation Economy Management Remake City Builder Colony Sim

Media & Screenshots

Get an in-depth look at Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization through various videos and screenshots.

Requirements

These are the minimum specifications needed to play the game. For the best experience, we recommend that you verify them.

Windows

Supported OS: Windows® 2000/XP/Vista
Processor: 1.2 GHz Intel Pentium 4 or AMD Athlon processor or equivalent
Memory: 512 MB RAM
Video: DirectX 9.0c-compatible 64 MB video card with Shader 1.1 Support or better
DirectX® Version: Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization DirectX(r) version (included on install)
Sound: DirectX 9.0 compliant sound card
Hard Drive: 900 MB

MacOS

Recommended:

OS: Mac OS X 10.5.8, 10.6.1
Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo CPU
CPU Speed: 2.4 GHz
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Hard Disk Space: 1 GB free disk space
Video Card: (ATI): Radeon X1600 Video Card (NVidia): GeForce FX 8600
Video Memory: (VRam): 512 MB
Multiplayer: Internet (TCP/IP) and LAN (TCP/IP) play supported. Internet play requires broadband connection.
Media Required: DVD-ROM Drive
Peripherals: Macintosh mouse and keyboard
Supported Chipsets: ATI RADEON X1600, X1900, 2400, 2600, 3870 NVIDIA GEFORCE 7300, 7600, 8600, 8800, 9400, 9600, GT 120
NOTICE: Apple original CPU’s only, CPU upgrades not supported.
NOTICE: Intel integrated video chipsets are not supported.
NOTICE: This game is not supported on volumes formatted as Mac OS Extended (Case Sensitive)

Reviews

Explore reviews from Steam users sharing their experiences and what they love about the game.

Dec. 2024

This is really fun. It's not an add-on to Civilization. It's another game. As the description says, it's a "total conversion" of the Civilization IV engine. In other words, it's part mod, part tea-chucking, redcoat-jeering, 'murica!!!-screaming love letter to American colonial history.

Dec. 2024

The ''We the people'' mod for this game add a lot of new flavour for this game.

Sept. 2024

First off, the base game is boring and frustrating to play. With the mod "We The People" it is very fun. This game kind of feels like a prequel to Oregon Trail.

Aug. 2024

Fantastic game. So many great memories holding out against the overwhelming naval might of the old country. Really fun to create an economic powerhouse that is fully automated w/ supply lines etc.

Feb. 2024

This game was a disappointment at release. But a mod make it totally fresh, right now! Most games have a very finite lifecycle: you play a story from start to end, explore their features and leave them. This is not necessary true to PC games. I think this is one such case. The original Colonization IV game had lot of flaws that disappointed greatly the fans of the original Colonization game, and made it kind of shallow... A game to be played once and then leave it. But then, the people at Firaxis released the game mechanics source code, and some great guys at Germany / Switzerland developed the "The Authentic Colonization" mod (TAC 2.0.3).. And this changed greatly the game experience, bringing it closer to the original Colonization... New victory conditions, Portugal as a player, overall game balancing, random events and decisions, quests... This made this game fresh, with lots of new opportunities to explore. At release, I would give this game a 5. Now I give it an 8.

Similar games

View all

Old World Old World is a revolutionary new historical strategy game where you lead your dynasty over generations of rule against rival kings and queens. Wage massive wars, manage your court, and build a dynasty — or watch your empire crumble to dust. What legacy will you leave behind?

Similarity 95%

Price -75% 9.99€

Rating 7.9

Release 18 May 2022

View

Sid Meier's Civilization® IV With over 6 million units sold and unprecedented critical acclaim from fans and press around the world, Sid Meier's Civilization is recognized as one of the greatest PC game franchises of all-time. Now, Sid Meier and Firaxis Games will take this incredibly fun and addictive game to new heights by adding new ways to play and win, new...

Similarity 95%

Price 19.99€

Rating 8.9

Release 25 Oct 2006

View

Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI Civilization VI is the newest installment in the award winning Civilization Franchise. Expand your empire, advance your culture and go head-to-head against history’s greatest leaders. Will your civilization stand the test of time?

Similarity 92%

Price 59.99€

Rating 8.6

Release 20 Oct 2016

View

Sid Meier's Civilization® V Create, discover, and download new player-created maps, scenarios, interfaces, and more!

Similarity 92%

Price 29.99€

Rating 9.5

Release 23 Sep 2010

View

Making History: The Great War The Great War is a turn-based grand strategy game based on the epic struggles of the WWI era. Experience the battles of attrition and punishing artillery barrages. Play as any nation of the period as the modern world of industrialized warfare replaces an age of kings with a struggle of ideologies.

Similarity 91%

Price 28.99€

Rating 7.2

Release 29 Jan 2015

View

Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword Sid Meier's Civilization IV®: Beyond the Sword is the second expansion pack for Civilization IV - the 2005 PC Game of the Year that has become a worldwide hit.

Similarity 91%

Price -75% 2.46€

Rating 9.3

Release 24 Jul 2007

View

Millennia Create your own nation in Millennia, a historical turn-based 4X game that challenges your strategic prowess across 10,000 years of history, from the dawn of humanity to our possible futures.

Similarity 88%

Price 39.99€

Rating 6.7

Release 26 Mar 2024

View

Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition Spanning the most turbulent era in Western history, your quest for territory and power takes you through Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and even onto the shores of the New World.

Similarity 88%

Price -75% 6.24€

Rating 9.4

Release 15 Nov 2006

View

HUMANKIND™ Rewrite history by shaping a civilization as unique as you are. Combine 60 cultures from the Ancient Era to the Modern Age to lead your empire to victory. Build thriving cities, outsmart rivals in epic battles, spread your influence and leave your mark on HUMANKIND™.

Similarity 86%

Price 49.99€

Rating 6.7

Release 17 Aug 2021

View

Hexarchy A fast-paced strategy game, which takes the weighty decisions of a 4X and stuffs them into an action-packed 60 minutes. Build a deck capable of founding civilizations which can develop economies, research new technologies and conquer all before you. Single-player and online multiplayer.

Similarity 84%

Price -95% 1.00€

Rating 7.8

Release 19 Oct 2023

View

Sid Meier's Civilization® III Complete Sid Meier's Civilization III: Complete, the latest offering in the Sid Meier's Civilization III franchise, provides gaming fans with Sid Meier's Civilization III, the highly-addictive journey of discovery.

Similarity 82%

Price 4.99€

Rating 8.7

Release 25 Oct 2006

View

Ara: History Untold Build a nation and lead your people throughout history to the pinnacles of human achievement as you explore new lands, develop arts and culture, conduct diplomacy, and go head-to-head with your rivals to prove you are the greatest ruler ever known. It's Your World Now.

Similarity 81%

Price -35% 38.99€

Rating 6.6

Release 24 Sep 2024

View

More games like Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization

Data sources

The information presented on this page is sourced from reliable APIs to ensure accuracy and relevance. We utilize the Steam API to gather data on game details, including titles, descriptions, prices, and user reviews. This allows us to provide you with the most up-to-date information directly from the Steam platform.

Additionally, we incorporate data from the SteamSpy API, which offers insights into game sales and player statistics. This helps us present a comprehensive view of each game's popularity and performance within the gaming community.

Last Updates