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Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri™ Planetary Pack

Developed by Firaxis Games · Published by Electronic Arts

Strategy
StatusOut now ReleaseMar 7, 2024 Price$0.99 Steam reviews574

At a glance

PlatformsWindows
ModesSingle-player, Multi-player, PvP, LAN PvP
Price$0.99
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Steam reviews574
Languages1

Overview

A strategy game by Firaxis Games, published by Electronic Arts — single-player, multi-player, pvp, lan pvp.

Steam’s own one-line description: “Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri™ Planetary Pack includes the original Alpha Centauri and the expansion, Alien Crossfire.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsVery Positive — 92% positive of 461
Owners (est.)100000 – 200000
Peak players32
Player-voted tags:Strategy4XMultiplayerSingleplayerSpaceTurn-Based StrategySci-fi

Review sentiment, ownership and peak-concurrent estimates via SteamSpy; tags are player-voted on Steam. Estimates change over time.

Features & modes

Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri™ Planetary Pack.

FeatureSupported
Single-playerYes
MultiplayerYes
Co-opNo
Online co-opNo
PvPYes
Cross-platform multiplayerNo
Full controller supportNo
Partial controller supportNo
Steam Cloud savesYes
Steam AchievementsNo

System requirements (PC)

As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.

Minimum

  • OS *: Windows XP / Vista / 7 / 8 / 10
  • Processor: 1.8 GHz
  • Memory: 512 MB RAM
  • Graphics: 3D graphics card compatible with DirectX 9.0c
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Storage: 600 MB available space
  • Additional Notes: Requires a monitor that supports a minimum resolution of 800x600

Recommended

  • OS *: Windows XP / Vista / 7 / 8 / 10
  • Processor: 1.8 GHz
  • Memory: 512 MB RAM
  • Graphics: 3D graphics card compatible with DirectX 9.0c
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Storage: 600 MB available space
  • Additional Notes: Requires a monitor that supports a minimum resolution of 800x600

Supported languages (1)

English

Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri™ Planetary Pack FAQ

Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.

What kind of game is Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri™ Planetary Pack?

Steam classifies Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri™ Planetary Pack as a Strategy game, developed by Firaxis Games. Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri™ Planetary Pack includes the original Alpha Centauri and the expansion, Alien Crossfire.

How much does Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri™ Planetary Pack cost?

As of June 2026, Steam lists Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri™ Planetary Pack at $0.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.

Is Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri™ Planetary Pack single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri™ Planetary Pack: Single-player, Multi-player, PvP, LAN PvP. It supports both solo and multiplayer.

Is Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri™ Planetary Pack on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri™ Planetary Pack for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.

Is Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri™ Planetary Pack out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of Mar 7, 2024.

What platforms is Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri™ Planetary Pack on?

Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri™ Planetary Pack is listed for Windows on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.

Is Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri™ Planetary Pack single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player, Multi-player, PvP, LAN PvP.

How much does Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri™ Planetary Pack cost?

Steam lists it at $0.99.

Who made Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri™ Planetary Pack?

Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri™ Planetary Pack is developed by Firaxis Games and published by Electronic Arts.

Where to get Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri™ Planetary Pack

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