Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization (AppID: 34470)

Type: dlc Genre: Strategy Developer: Firaxis Games Publisher: 2K Release Date: Sep 2008 Metacritic: 83/100
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Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization - Steam Analytics & Details

Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization has 0 current players. Currently priced at $0.20, it represents green value compared to similar Strategy games.

Total Players
0
Price
$0.20
Genre
Strategy
Developer
Firaxis Games

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Game Insights

Buy Verdict

Watch — $19.99.

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Community Sentiment

Very Positive — score 55/100.

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 Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization worth buying right now?
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What do players think of Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization?
Very Positive — score 55/100. Top praised area: gameplay (0 positive mentions).

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Price History

Lowest Price
$0.20
Oct 2025 across all regions
Current Price
$0.20
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System Requirements

Platform Support
Windows macOS
Windows Requirements
Minimum:
Minimum:
  • Supported OS: Windows® 2000/XP/Vista
  • Processor: 1.2 GHz Intel Pentium 4 or AMD Athlon processor or equivalent
  • Memory: 512 MB RAM
  • Video: DirectX 9.0c-compatible 64 MB video card with Shader 1.1 Support or better
  • DirectX® Version: Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization DirectX(r) version (included on install)
  • Sound: DirectX 9.0 compliant sound card
  • Hard Drive: 900 MB
Recommended:
Recommended:
  • Processor: 1.8 GHz Intel Pentium 4 or AMD Athlon processor or equivalent
  • Memory: 1 GB RAM
  • Video: 128 MB Video Card w/ DirectX 9 support (pixel & vertex shaders)
  • Sound: DirectX 9.0 compliant sound card
macOS Requirements
Minimum:
Recommended:
  • OS: Mac OS X 10.5.8, 10.6.1
  • Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo CPU
  • CPU Speed: 2.4 GHz
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Hard Disk Space: 1 GB free disk space
  • Video Card: (ATI): Radeon X1600 Video Card (NVidia): GeForce FX 8600
  • Video Memory: (VRam): 512 MB
  • Multiplayer: Internet (TCP/IP) and LAN (TCP/IP) play supported. Internet play requires broadband connection.
  • Media Required: DVD-ROM Drive
  • Peripherals: Macintosh mouse and keyboard
  • Supported Chipsets: ATI RADEON X1600, X1900, 2400, 2600, 3870 NVIDIA GEFORCE 7300, 7600, 8600, 8800, 9400, 9600, GT 120
  • NOTICE: Apple original CPU’s only, CPU upgrades not supported.
  • NOTICE: Intel integrated video chipsets are not supported.
  • NOTICE: This game is not supported on volumes formatted as Mac OS Extended (Case Sensitive)
Pricing
Paid Game
$19.99 (USD)

Additional Information

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

Current Pricing

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$19.99
Regular Price

Additional Information

👍 Recommendations
1.2K
positive reviews
🇩🇪 USK Rating
6
German rating
🆘 Support
🎁 Purchase Options
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About This Game

Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization is the third offering in the award winning Civilization IV series. A re-imagining of the classic Colonization game Sid Meier created in 1994, Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization is a total conversion of the Civilization IV engine into a game experience in which players will lead a European...

Detailed Description

Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization is the third offering in the award winning Civilization IV series. A re-imagining of the classic Colonization game Sid Meier created in 1994, Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization is a total conversion of the Civilization IV engine into a game experience in which players will lead a European nation on their quest to colonize and thrive in the New World. Players will be challenged to guide their people from the oppressive motherland, discover a New World, negotiate, trade and fight as they acquire great power and battle for their freedom and independence.
  • Classic Game Design Rebuilt for the Modern Era: Usher forth a new generation of Sid Meier's Colonization gameplay built on the award-winning Civilization IV engine, providing the beautiful visuals, famously addictive gameplay and endless fun that are synonymous with Sid Meier strategy games.
  • Fight the Homeland and Establish a New Nation: Play as the English, Spanish, French or the Dutch and journey to a brave new world in search of freedom from your oppressive homeland.
  • Improved Diplomacy: Sustain peace and support your followers as you engage in advanced negotiations with natives, other colonists and the hostile homeland - Trade resources, gold and land as you build the foundation for a self-sufficient and powerful colony.
  • Historical Figures Provide Adaptive Gameplay: Acquire founding fathers such as John Smith, Patrick Henry and Samuel Adams who will help guide your nation to freedom based on your gameplay style.
  • Brand New Interface: Both Civilization IV fans and players new to the series will feel right at home with an interface that Firaxis has built to be accessible and easy to navigate.
  • Multiplayer Offers Endless Replay Value: Compete with friends from all over the world via the Internet and Play by Email modes or compete locally via the Hotseat and LAN modes, offering endless ways to conquer the New World.
  • Mods & Community Tools: Players will have limitless options for modifying the game to suit their needs. Firaxis will ship the game with modding tools including a map editor using XML and Python.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many players are currently playing Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization?
0 players are currently in-game on Steam.
Is Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization free to play?
Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization costs $0.20 on Steam.
What genre is Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization?
Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization is a Strategy game.
Who developed Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization?
Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization was developed by Firaxis Games and published by 2K.
What platforms does Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization support?
Available on Steam for Windows, macOS.