Civilization VI is the more mechanically interesting game; Civilization V is the calmer one. VI's district system forces you to plan cities across the map rather than stack everything in one tile. V is simpler, cleaner and many long-time players still prefer it for that.
Same turn-based 4X loop — found cities, research, expand, and lose an evening you meant to spend elsewhere.
Districts, wonders that occupy real tiles, and government cards. With Rise and Fall and Gathering Storm it is the more complete package.
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Brave New World is one of the best expansions in strategy, the art style is calmer, and the AI is no worse. A very easy entry point.
Civilization VI is the more mechanically interesting game; Civilization V is the calmer one. VI's district system forces you to plan cities across the map rather than stack everything in one tile. V is simpler, cleaner and many long-time players still prefer it for that.
Better is the wrong question for these two — they are close enough that the answer depends on what you want from the next twenty hours. Pick Civilization VI if you want the deeper city-building. Pick Civilization V if you want it simpler.
No. There are no scores anywhere on this page. This is a written opinion about what each game is for, so you can judge whether it matches what you are after.