Civilization vs Spore

Civilization

Description: Civilization is a turn-based strategy video game where players build an empire from humble beginnings in ancient times up to the modern era and beyond. Players found cities, research technologies, build military units, engage in trade, espionage, diplomacy and wage war against opponents as they compete to stand the test of time and build the greatest civilization.

Type: software

Spore

Description: Spore is a single-player open-ended god game developed by Maxis. It allows players to control the evolution of a species from a single cell to a galactic empire, spanning stages including cell, creature, tribe, civilization, and space. Gameplay is broken into distinct 'eras' based on a species' progress.

Type: software

Civilization Features

• Turn-based strategy gameplay
• Build cities and empires
• Research technologies
• Engage in diplomacy
• Military combat
• Trade resources
• Espionage
• Cultural development
• Multiple ways to win (domination, science, culture, etc)

Spore Features

• Procedurally generated worlds and creatures
• Customizable species and civilizations
• Nonlinear gameplay across multiple stages of evolution
• Sandbox-style gameplay with open-ended exploration
• Ability to share and download user-created content