Strategy · 2005
Sid Meier's Civilization IV
In short: Sid Meier's Civilization IV is a Strategy game by Firaxis, released in 2005 on PC. It takes about 1 hours to beat. Critics rate it 94/100.
As with the rest of Sid Meier’s Civilization series, the player controls a real historical civilization and leads it from the stone age to the space era. The goal is to develop its culture, science, and economy and to conquer the neighboring countries if you feel like it. There are eighteen playable civilizations in…
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Key facts
- Released
- 25 October 2005
- Genre
- Strategy
- Length
- ≈ 1 h to beat
- Game modes
- Solo
- Platforms
- PC
- Studio
- Firaxis
- Publisher
- 2K Games, Aspyr
- Critics
- Metacritic 94
- Steam reviews
- 93% positive (3,375 reviews)
- Best price
- $19.99 · Humble Store
Where to buy
Also compare at Green Man Gaming·Instant Gaming·Kinguin·GameSeal
Why play it
- Metacritic 94 — critics loved it
- A 2005 classic that aged well
- "Brainy" vibe
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to beat Sid Meier's Civilization IV?
Expect about 1 hours to reach the end (average reported by players).
Can you play Sid Meier's Civilization IV with friends?
No, Sid Meier's Civilization IV is a single-player experience.
What platforms is Sid Meier's Civilization IV on?
Sid Meier's Civilization IV is available on PC.
Where to buy Sid Meier's Civilization IV for the best price?
The best price Game Picker found is $19.99 at Humble Store. Prices are checked daily.
Is Sid Meier's Civilization IV a good game?
Critics give it Metacritic 94. On Steam, 93% positive (3,375 reviews).
What games are like Sid Meier's Civilization IV?
In the same spirit: Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword, Sid Meier's Civilization V and Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization.
