Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword (AppID: 34460)

Type: dlc Genre: Strategy Developer: Firaxis Games Publisher: 2K Release Date: Jul 2007 Metacritic: 86/100
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Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword has 4 current players. Currently priced at $0.10, it represents green value compared to similar Strategy games.

Total Players
4
Price
$0.10
Genre
Strategy
Developer
Firaxis Games

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Real-Time Players

4
(24h)

All-Time Peak

3
Oct 2025

Estimated Owners

1,000,000 .. 2,000,000
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Game Insights

Buy Verdict

Wait — $9.99.

Not the best time to buy. Price could improve with future sales.

▬ ~20 days until next sale

Community Sentiment

Very Positive — score 91/100.

Top praised area: gameplay (0 positive mentions).

▬ Stable

Value Score

Great Value — 100th percentile.

Price-to-player ratio ranks in the 100th percentile.

▲ Market pricing tier

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword worth buying right now?
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When does Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword go on sale?
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What do players think of Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword?
Very Positive — score 91/100. Top praised area: gameplay (0 positive mentions).

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Price History

Lowest Price
$0.11
Oct 2025 across all regions
Current Price
$0.10
US region

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System Requirements

Platform Support
Windows macOS
Windows Requirements
Minimum:
Minimum: Windows 2000 (plus Service Pack 1 or higher), Windows XP Home or Professional (plus Service Pack 1 or higher), or Windows Vista; 1.2GHz Intel Pentium 4 or AMD Athlon processor, 256 MB RAM, 64 MB video card with hardware T&L (GeForce 2, Radeon 7500 or better), DirectX 7 compatible sound card, 1.7 GB of free hard drive space, DirectX 9.0c (included)
Recommended: 1.8GHz Intel Pentium 4 or AMD Athlon processor or equivalent (or better), 512 MB RAM, 128 MB video card with DirectX 8 support (pixel and vertex shaders), DirectX 7 compatible sound card, 1.7 GB of free hard drive space, DirectX 9.0c (included)
macOS Requirements
Minimum:
Recommended:
  • OS: Mac OS X 10.4.11, 10.5.6
  • Processor: PowerPC G5 or Intel
  • CPU Speed: 2.0 GHz
  • Memory: 1 GB
  • Hard Disk Space: 2.5 GB free disk space
  • Video Card: (ATI): Radeon 9600 Video Card (NVidia): GeForce FX 6600
  • Video Memory: (VRam): 128 MB or higher
  • Media Required: DVD-ROM Drive
  • Peripherals: Macintosh mouse and keyboard
  • Supported Video Cards: NVIDIA GeForce 6600, 6800, 7300, 7600, 7800, 8600, 8800, 9400, 9600, GEFORCE GT 120, GEFORCE QUADRO FX 4500 ATI Radeon 9600, 9650, 9700, 9800, X600, X800, X1600, X1900, HD 2400, 2600, 3870
  • NOTICE: Intel integrated video chipsets are not supported.
  • NOTICE: Apple original CPU’s only, CPU upgrades not supported
  • NOTICE: This game is not supported on volumes formatted as Mac OS Extended (Case Sensitive) REQUIRES THE FULL VERSION OF Civilization IV for Mac OS X TO PLAY
Pricing
Paid Game
£5.99 (GBP)

Additional Information

Categories
Single-player Family Sharing
Supported Languages
English, French, German, Italian, Spanish - Spain

Player-to-Price Ratio

0.4
7-day avg players per $1 spent

Current Pricing

💰
£5.99
Regular Price

Additional Information

👍 Recommendations
3.7K
positive reviews
🇩🇪 USK Rating
12
German rating
🆘 Support
🎁 Purchase Options
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About This Game

Sid Meier's Civilization IV®: Beyond the Sword is the second expansion pack for Civilization IV - the 2005 PC Game of the Year that has become a worldwide hit.

Detailed Description

Sid Meier's Civilization IV®: Beyond the Sword is the second expansion pack for Civilization IV - the 2005 PC Game of the Year that has become a worldwide hit. The expansion focuses on the time periods after the invention of gunpowder and delivers 11 unique and challenging scenarios created by the development team at Firaxis as well as esteemed members of the Community. Beyond the Sword also includes ten new civilizations, sixteen new leaders, five new wonders, and a variety of new units that offer even more fun and exciting ways for players to expand their civilization's power as they strive for world domination.

  • Expanded Epic Game: Adds a massive increase of new units, buildings, and technologies to the epic game with a tremendous amount of effort focused on the late game.
  • New Game Scenarios: 11 new scenarios custom-designed by the team at Firaxis and some members of the Fan Community.
  • New Civilizations: 10 new civilizations, such as Portugal, Babylonians, and Netherlands and their associated unique units and buildings.
  • More Civilization Leaders: Sixteen new leaders, both for the new civilizations as well as additional leaders for existing civilizations, including Hammurabi of the Babylonians, Abraham Lincoln of the United States, and Sitting Bull of the Native Americans.
  • Corporations: A new game feature similar to religion allows players to found companies and spread them throughout the world. Each corporation provides benefits in exchange for certain resources.
  • Espionage: Now available earlier in the game, this feature offers players many new ways to spy on opponents, stir citizen unrest and defend government secrets.
  • Events: New random events - such as natural disasters and pleas for help or demands from their citizens - challenge players with obstacles that must be overcome for their civilization to prosper.
  • New Wonders: Five new wonders await discovery, including the Statue of Zeus, Cristo Redentor, the Shwedagon Paya, and the Mausoleum of Maussollos.
  • Expanded Space Victory: Winning the race to Alpha Centauri will now require more strategic planning and tactical decision making.
  • Apostolic Palace: The United Nations is available earlier in the game, providing a way to win a diplomatic victory earlier. In addition, new resolutions expand the available diplomatic options.
  • Advanced Starts: A major fan request, this new feature enables players to 'buy' components of a custom-tailored empire and begin play in the later part of the game, allowing one to experience many of the new features of the expansion in a shorter amount of time.
  • Advanced AI: The greatly-enhanced AI now relies more on smart play and less on handicap bonuses to remain competitive, providing a more consistent challenge throughout the course of the game, both economically and militarily. The ways in which the AI attempt to achieve victory have also been expanded.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many players are currently playing Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword?
4 players are currently in-game on Steam.
Is Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword free to play?
Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword costs $0.10 on Steam.
What genre is Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword?
Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword is a Strategy game.
Who developed Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword?
Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword was developed by Firaxis Games and published by 2K.
What platforms does Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword support?
Available on Steam for Windows, macOS.