Settlers 4, any similar games?

Richard M · 12-07-2010, 22:31

I've been a fan of the Settlers series since Settlers 1 on my trusty Amiga 600, and this weekend I just finished Settlers IV on PC.

I like the idea of building up from a tiny settlement to become a monster city with a powerful army against the odds.

I especially love watching all the little characters go about their business and gathering resources and the micro-management this gives.
Any other games which are similar? (and don't say Settlers V, that's already on my purchase list

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12-07-2010, 22:38

what about The Settlers 7 then?

Richard M · 12-07-2010, 22:42

Wow, I'm behind the times when it comes to these games

My excuse is that they take so long to complete (4hrs+ per mission if you take your time like I do) that I rarely need to buy 'em.

EDIT: Upon reading Wikipedia about the games - it appears that I've actually completed Settlers V (although I played Settlers 4 too).

**Maggy J** · 12-07-2010, 23:05

As long as there isn't an online version...

Uncle Peter · 13-07-2010, 11:15

Civ 4 is the definitive game of that genre imho

Anno 1404 is also well worth a look.

**Stephen** · 13-07-2010, 12:08

Age of Empires is also a decent game of that genre.

Hom3r · 18-07-2010, 14:33

What about the Sims 3?

Pbryanw · 23-07-2010, 09:02

Galactic Civilizations II might be worth a look. It's been described as Civilization in space. Also keep an eye out for Civilization V - out this September.

**Rob** · 23-07-2010, 09:29

I've been into the Total War games, particularly Empire: Total War and Napoleon: Total War - the latter is more specific to that period, whilst the former can run over over a century.

Uncle Peter · 23-07-2010, 10:20

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Originally Posted by Rob

I've been into the Total War games, particularly Empire: Total War and Napoleon: Total War - the latter is more specific to that period, whilst the former can run over over a century.

They're cracking games

and Empire inparticular you can pick up for next to nothing.