Game series
Every Civilization game, in release order
The 15 Civilization games in the Tier catalog, from 1991 to 2025, in release order.
About 40 hours to finish the whole series (main story).
1 ratings from the Tier community across the series.
Where to start
Start with Sid Meier's Civilization (1991), the first game in the series.
Sid Meier's Civilization IV is the highest-rated entry, with a critic score of 94/100.
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Sid Meier's Civilization
89
/100
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02
Sid Meier's Colonization
85
/100
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03
Sid Meier's CivNet
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04
Sid Meier's Civilization II
82
/100
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05
Civilization: Call to Power
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06
Sid Meier's Civilization III
80
/100
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07
Sid Meier's Civilization IV
94
/100
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08
CivCity: Rome
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09
Sid Meier's Civilization Revolution
84
/100
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10
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Sid Meier's Civilization V
87
/100
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11
Sid Meier's Civilization Revolution 2
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12
Sid Meier's Civilization: Beyond Earth
82
/100
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13
Sid Meier's Starships
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14
Sid Meier’s Civilization VI
88
/100
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15
Sid Meier’s Civilization VII
FAQ
How many Civilization games are there?
The Tier catalog lists 15 Civilization games, released between 1991 and 2025. Updated September 2026.
In what order should I play Civilization?
This page lists every Civilization game in release order, which is the order the story and the mechanics were built in. The series opens with Sid Meier's Civilization (1991). The highest-rated entry is Sid Meier's Civilization IV, a common starting point for newcomers.