4 Civilizations (2020)

Developer: Tomas Daugela
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Indie, Simulation, Strategy
Rating: 4.0 of 5, 15 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 1.6 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

You manage resources, build a civilization, and pursue victory through dominance, diplomacy, or exploration in a colorful historical setting.

historicalresource managementbase-buildingstrategiccolorfulatmosphericslow-pacedpeaceful

What players say

Players describe it as a short, rough idle-adjacent city builder where you assign labor and manage resources rather than placing buildings. They note it lacks a tutorial but is easy to pick up, though some find it hard and others report PC freezes.

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