Strategy · 2007
Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword
Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword is the second expansion of well-known turn-based strategy video game Civilization IV made by Firaxis Games. It includes 11 new scenarios, 10 new civilizations, and 16 new leaders. The game takes place in the times when gunpowder was invented. This expansion offers features like…
Key facts
- Released
- 24 June 2007
- Genre
- Strategy
- Length
- ≈ 3 h to beat
- Game modes
- Solo
- Platforms
- PC
- Studio
- Firaxis
- Publisher
- 2K Games, Aspyr
- Critics
- Metacritic 86
- Steam reviews
- 96% positive (4,592 reviews)
Where to buy
Why play it
- Metacritic 86 — critics loved it
- A 2007 classic that aged well
- "Brainy" vibe
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to beat Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword?
Expect about 3 hours to reach the end (average reported by players).
Can you play Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword with friends?
No, Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword is a single-player experience.
What platforms is Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword on?
Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword is available on PC.
Is Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword a good game?
Critics give it Metacritic 86. On Steam, 96% positive (4,592 reviews).
What games are like Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword?
In the same spirit: Sid Meier's Civilization IV, Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization and Sid Meier’s Civilization VI.
