Games Like Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization

If you love building something from scratch and watching it grow into something powerful and lasting then Civilization IV: Colonization is a deep and rewarding experience. You start with a handful of settlers and a dream of a new world. Your job is to claim land, build farms and towns, trade with other European powers, and keep your people fed and happy. The game throws you into the age of exploration and forces you to make tough calls about how to grow your colony. Do you focus on building a strong economy or push for military dominance? Do you trade with the locals or treat them as obstacles? There is a real sense of history in every decision and it feels like you are really living through the struggles and triumphs of early colonization. The turn-based design gives you time to think and plan ahead and the maps are rich with natural resources and hidden opportunities. It is not flashy but it is endlessly satisfying to see your tiny settlement become a thriving nation.

If you love building something from scratch and watching it grow into something powerful and lasting then Civilization I... Read more