Battles in Normandy vs Sid Meier's Civilization: Beyond Earth - Rising Tide

Battles in Normandy is a historically‑accurate turn‑based strategy game that puts players in charge of Allied operations during the 1944 Normandy invasion. The game features a hex‑grid map, realistic unit statistics, and a deep order‑of‑battle system that rewards careful planning. Developed by Strategic Studies Group and published by Matrix Games, the title offers both single‑player scenarios and multiplayer battles, allowing enthusiasts to recreate historic engagements or devise their own tactics against friends.

After the first wave of colony ships left Earth, survivors on a new planet form four factions driven by opportunism, resilience, ruthlessness, and survival. Decades later, a new tide of pioneers rises, challenging players to shape humanity’s destiny among alien seas and uncharted lands. Rising Tide expands the original Beyond Earth experience with surface and underwater frontiers, deeper diplomatic options, and fresh strategic choices, letting you build a civilization one more turn at a time.

• Deep historical accuracy
• Robust multiplayer options
• Extensive unit variety
• Custom scenario editor

• Rich sci‑fi 4X gameplay with new factions.
• Innovative underwater exploration adds depth.
• Deep diplomatic options increase replayability.
• Cross‑platform support for PC, Mac, and Linux.

• Steep learning curve for newcomers
• Outdated graphics
• Limited UI customization

• Steep learning curve for newcomers.
• Limited graphical updates compared to base game.
• Multiplayer matchmaking can be slow.