Sid Meier's Civilization® V — Is It Worth Playing?
Create, discover, and download new player-created maps, scenarios, interfaces, and more!
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About Sid Meier's Civilization® V
The Flagship Turn-Based Strategy Game Returns Become Ruler of the World by establishing and leading a civilization from the dawn of man into the space age: Wage war, conduct diplomacy, discover new technologies, go head-to-head with some of history’s greatest leaders and build the most powerful empire the world has ever known. INVITING PRESENTATION: Jump right in and play at your own pace with an intuitive interface that eases new players into the game. Veterans will appreciate the depth, detail and control that are highlights of the series. BELIEVABLE WORLD: Ultra realistic graphics showcase lush landscapes for you to explore, battle over and claim as your own. COMMUNITY & MULTIPLAYER: Compete with players all over the world or locally in LAN matches, mod* the game in unprecedented ways, and install mods directly from an in-game community hub without ever leaving the game. WIDE SYSTEM COMPATIBILITY: Civilization V operates on many different systems, from high end desktops to many laptops. ALL NEW FEATURES: A new hex-based gameplay grid opens up exciting new combat and build strategies. City States become a new resource in your diplomatic battleground. An improved diplomacy system allows you to negotiate with fully interactive leaders. *Modding SDK available as a free download. Note: The Mac and Linux + SteamOS versions of Sid Meier's Civilization V are available in English, French, Italian, German and Spanish only.
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Should You Play Sid Meier's Civilization® V?
The Flagship Turn-Based Strategy Game Returns Become Ruler of the World by establishing and leading a civilization from the dawn of man into the space age: Wage war, conduct diplomacy, discover new technologies, go head-to-head with some of history’s greatest leaders and build the most powerful empire the world has ever known. INVITING PRESENTATION: Jump right in and play at your own pace with an intuitive interface that eases new players into the game. Veterans will appreciate the depth, detail and control that are highlights of the series. BELIEVABLE W…
Sid Meier's Civilization® V is multiplayer on Steam and runs on Windows, Mac, Linux. It's on our trending radar right now.
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System Requirements & Platforms
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Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux
Minimum
OS *: Windows® Vista SP2/ Windows® 7 · Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo 1.8 GHz or AMD Athlon X2 64 2.0 GHz · Memory: 2GB RAM · Graphics: 256 MB ATI HD2600 XT or better, 256 MB nVidia 7900 GS or better, or Core i3 or better integrated graphics · DirectX®: DirectX® version 9.0c · Hard Drive: 8 GB Free · Sound: DirectX 9.0c-compatible sound card · Note: Optimized for the touch-screen Ultrabook™ device
Recommended
OS *: Windows® Vista SP2/ Windows® 7 · Processor: 1.8 GHz Quad Core CPU · Memory: 4 GB RAM · Graphics: 512 MB ATI 4800 series or better, 512 MB nVidia 9800 series or better · DirectX®: DirectX® version 11 · Hard Drive: 8 GB Free · Sound: DirectX 9.0c-compatible sound card · Note: Optimized for the touch-screen Ultrabook™ device
Sid Meier's Civilization® V — Frequently Asked Questions
- When does Sid Meier's Civilization® V release?
- Sid Meier's Civilization® V released on Sep 21, 2010 and is available now on Steam.
- What kind of game is Sid Meier's Civilization® V?
- Sid Meier's Civilization® V is a Strategy game. Create, discover, and download new player-created maps, scenarios, interfaces, and more!
- Is Sid Meier's Civilization® V multiplayer or co-op?
- Yes — Sid Meier's Civilization® V supports multiplayer on Steam.
- Is Sid Meier's Civilization® V on Steam Deck or consoles?
- Sid Meier's Civilization® V runs on Windows, Mac, Linux via Steam; native Linux support makes it a strong Steam Deck candidate. No console release has been confirmed.
- How much does Sid Meier's Civilization® V cost?
- Sid Meier's Civilization® V is priced at $7.49 on Steam.
- What are Sid Meier's Civilization® V's system requirements?
- The developer has not published detailed system requirements yet.
- Is Sid Meier's Civilization® V worth playing in 2026?
- If you enjoy Strategy games like Tempest Rising, Pixel Darts: From Pub to Glory, Landlord Simulator, yes. It's on our trending radar.
- Who made Sid Meier's Civilization® V?
- Sid Meier's Civilization® V is developed by Firaxis Games and published by 2K, Aspyr (Mac), Aspyr (Linux).
- What games is Sid Meier's Civilization® V similar to?
- Sid Meier's Civilization® V sits alongside Strategy games such as Tempest Rising, Pixel Darts: From Pub to Glory, Landlord Simulator.
- What platforms is Sid Meier's Civilization® V on?
- Sid Meier's Civilization® V is available on Windows, Mac, Linux.
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