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Celebrated classic

Strategy

Civilization (series)

The definitive turn-based 4X strategy series guiding a nation from the Stone Age to the Space Age.

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About Civilization (series)

Civilization is the definitive turn-based strategy series — the grand strategy game where you guide a nation from the dawn of history to the space age. You begin with a single settler and a wandering scout, and over thousands of years you found cities, grow a population, research technologies, build wonders, and expand an empire across the globe. What makes Civilization so compelling is the number of ways to win: you can pursue a military victory by conquering rival civilizations, a cultural victory through tourism and influence, a scientific victory by reaching the stars, or a diplomatic victory by winning the world's nations over. Every choice matters, from which wonders to rush to how you balance a warmonger's army against a builder's infrastructure. With turn-based pacing that lets you think carefully, deep strategy, and endless replayability, Civilization is a masterclass in the genre loved by players who enjoy big-picture planning.

Game details

CTRLControls
Start with the in-game tutorial or first level, then follow the puzzle, upgrade, or strategy prompts shown on the host page.
DEVSupported devices
Desktop, mobile, and tablet browsers where the destination page supports play.
CATCategory
Strategy
SRCSource
Wikipedia.
LINKAccess
Playable browser link.
UPDUpdated
Link verified in 2026.

How to play

Click Open Official Site, let the external game host load in a new tab, then follow the controls shown there. If the host is slow, return to ShouyouRadar and try another game from the same category.

Civilization FAQ

What are the ways to win in Civilization?

The main victory conditions are Domination (conquer everyone), Science (reach the space race goal), Culture, and Diplomacy — you can pursue one or combine several.

Is Civilization turn-based?

Yes, it is a turn-based strategy game, so you can take your time planning each move without time pressure.

Is Civilization good for beginners?

Absolutely — there are tutorial prompts, adjustable difficulty, and many helpful advisors, making it an approachable first grand strategy game.

How long does a game of Civilization last?

A match can run anywhere from a few hours to many, depending on map size, difficulty, and victory type — a perfect fit for long strategy sessions.