Underplayed Gems

Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization (2008)

Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization cover
Developer
Firaxis Games
Publisher
2K
Genres
Strategy
Rating
4.3 of 5, 1,551 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 16 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A methodical and cerebral strategy game that feels like carefully balancing resources, diplomacy, and expansion while building a fledgling colony toward independence.

strategicthoughtfuldeliberatehistoricalmanagement-focusedchallengingdeep

What players say

Players say the remake of the classic Colonization is a rushed port with poor UI and missing content like maps. Long-time fans find it lacking next to the original, but mods like We The People make it more playable.

Screenshots

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