Sid Meier's Civilization® V (AppID: 50100)

Type: game Genre: Strategy Developer: Firaxis Games, Aspyr (Mac), Aspyr (Linux) Publisher: 2K, Aspyr (Mac), Aspyr (Linux) Release Date: Sep 2010 Metacritic: 90/100
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Sid Meier's Civilization® V - Steam Analytics & Details

Sid Meier's Civilization® V maintains a green-rated player base. Currently priced at $0.30, it represents green value compared to similar Strategy games.

Total Players
0
Price
$0.30
Genre
Strategy
Developer
Firaxis Games

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Screenshots

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Game Insights

Buy Verdict

Wait — $29.99.

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

▬ ~19 days until next sale

Player Health

Healthy — 0 daily average.

Stable player base with low churn risk.

▬ +0% trend

Community Sentiment

Very Positive — score 92/100.

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® V worth buying right now?
Wait — $29.99. Not the best time to buy. Price could improve with future sales.
When does Sid Meier's Civilization® V go on sale?
Not the best time to buy. Price could improve with future sales.
How many people play Sid Meier's Civilization® V?
Healthy — 0 daily average. Stable player base with low churn risk.
What do players think of Sid Meier's Civilization® V?
Very Positive — score 92/100. Top praised area: gameplay (0 positive mentions).

Genre Benchmarks

Value Ratio Top 0%

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Price History

Lowest Price
$0.20
Oct 2025 across all regions
Current Price
$0.30
US region

No Recent Price History

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System Requirements

Platform Support
Windows macOS Linux
Windows Requirements
Minimum:
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:
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
macOS Requirements
Minimum:
Minimum:
  • OS: 10.12 (Sierra)
    Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo (Dual-Core) CPU Speed: 2.4 GHz
    Memory: 2 GB RAM
    Hard Disk Space: 8 GB
    Video Card (ATI): Radeon HD 2600
    Video Card (NVidia): Geforce 8600
    Video Card (Intel): HD 4000
    Video Memory (VRam): 256MB

    Multiplayer: Internet (TCP/IP) and LAN (TCP/IP) play supported. Please note, it is possible for Mac and PC to become out of sync during updates. Within this short time period, Mac users will only be able to play other Mac users.
  • NOTICE:This game is not supported on volumes formatted as Mac OS Extended (Case Sensitive)
  • NOTICE: The following video chipsets are not supported for Civilization V:
    ATI Radeon X1000 series, HD 2400
    Nvidia GeForce 7000 series, 8600, 9400
    Intel GMA (950/X3100), HD 3000

    NOTICE:The Mac version is only available in English, French, Italian, German, and Spanish.
Recommended:
Recommended:
  • Processor: Intel Quad Core
  • Memory: 4GB
  • CPU Speed: 2.4 GHz
  • Video RAM: 1GB

Linux Requirements
Minimum:
Operating System: SteamOS, Ubuntu
CPU Processor: Intel Core i3, AMD A10
CPU Speed: 2.4GHz
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Hard Disk Space: 10 GB
Video Card (ATI): Radeon HD 6450
Video Card (NVidia): Geforce 640M
Video Card (Intel): Iris Pro
Video Memory (VRam): 1GB

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Don't meet the above requirements? Running on Ubuntu? That doesn't mean your configuration wont run Civ V, it just means we have not tested and vetted your configuration. Visit the Civilization V community page to share your experience with other Linux players and learn about how to send bugs to Aspyr. Your feedback will help us improve Civ V Linux and future AAA Linux releases!

NOTICE: Intel Integrated video chipsets (GMA 9XX, HD 3XXX) will not run Civilization V for SteamOS and Linux, and are unsupported.

NOTICE:The Linux version is only available in English, French, Italian, German, and Spanish.
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Pricing
Paid Game
$29.99 (USD)

Additional Information

Categories
Single-player Multi-player Steam Achievements Steam Trading Cards Steam Cloud Remote Play on Tablet Family Sharing
Supported Languages
English*, French*, German*, Italian*, Spanish - Spain*, Polish, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Traditional Chinese
*languages with full audio support
Official Website
http://www.civilization.com

Current Pricing

💰
$29.99
Regular Price
Historical low: $0.20 (Oct 2025)

Additional Information

🏆 Achievements
286
total achievements
Featured:
First in the Hearts of Your Countrymen
Video et Taceo
👍 Recommendations
127.4K
positive reviews
🇩🇪 USK Rating
12
German rating
📦 DLC Available
15
downloadable content
🆘 Support
🎁 Purchase Options
1
package options

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About This Game

Create, discover, and download new player-created maps, scenarios, interfaces, and more!

Detailed Description

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many players are currently playing Sid Meier's Civilization® V?
0 players are currently in-game on Steam.
Is Sid Meier's Civilization® V free to play?
Sid Meier's Civilization® V costs $0.30 on Steam.
What genre is Sid Meier's Civilization® V?
Sid Meier's Civilization® V is a Strategy game.
Who developed Sid Meier's Civilization® V?
Sid Meier's Civilization® V was developed by Firaxis Games and published by 2K.
What platforms does Sid Meier's Civilization® V support?
Available on Steam for Windows, macOS, Linux.