—each with specific bonuses suited to different playstyles:
Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization is a turn-based strategy game where you lead a European power in the colonization of the New World. The game is a spin-off of the Civilization series, with a focus on exploration, settlement, and diplomacy.
is a total conversion of the Civilization IV engine, reimagining the original 1994 Colonization title. Unlike standard Civ games, it focuses strictly on the colonial era (1492–1792) and the struggle for independence from European monarchs.
The game is currently available legally and DRM-free on platforms like